Volunteer Oppportunities
| ACTIV: Albany County Together in Volunteerism |
Albany County has begun recruiting and referring volunteers; providing support and coordination of volunteer programs in Albany County government departments; working with non-profit organizations and public educational institutions to strengthen community based volunteer programs; and recognizing and encouraging volunteerism among Albany County Residents. Learn More » |
County Executive's Volunteer Awards
The County Executive's Volunteer Awards ceremony is an opportunity to honor our dedicated volunteers and share with others the great satisfaction that comes with volunteering one's time and efforts to a worthy cause.
| Contact Information |
Albany County Voice: (518) 447-5510 |
Robert D. Conway,
Commissioner
Division of Affirmative Action
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The County of Albany is committed to providing and assuring equal opportunity in employment and contracting matters without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sex or disability. Paula Wilkerson, Director |
Our Mission
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Our office is open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
County of Albany Affirmative Action Programs
| Albany County Human Rights Commission |
The Commission’s objective is to foster a climate of mutual respect and understanding among all groups in the County. For additional information, please contact the Albany County Human Rights Commission at (518) 447-5510. |
| Americans with Disabilities Act |
| The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establishes a federal prohibition of discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment and ensures equal access for persons with disabilities to public accommodations, public services transportation and telecommunications. For additional information regarding ADA, reasonable accommodations or the 55A Program, contact the Division at (518) 447-5510 or send an email to Paula.Wilkerson@albanycounty.com. |
| Contracting and Compliance |
| The Division provides a variety of services to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) community. The Division performs outreach to publicize requests for proposals let by the county, solicits DBE participation on contracts, and certifies Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises. If you are interested MBE or WBE certification, bid opportunities or upcoming seminars, contact the Division at (518) 447-5510 or send an email to Paula.Wilkerson@albanycounty.com. |
| Employment Referral Program |
| The Division of Affirmative Action recruits qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans for current and future job vacancies. For more information regarding employment opportunities, contact the Division of Affirmative Action at (518) 447-5510 or send an email to Paula.Wilkerson@albanycounty.com. |
| Sexual Harassment |
| Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome verbal, non-verbal or physical advances, statements, or discriminatory remarks of a sexual nature made by someone in the workplace which the recipient finds offensive or objectionable, cause the recipient discomfort or humiliation, or interfere with the recipient’s job performance. For additional information, contact the Division of Affirmative Action at (518) 447-5510. |
