volunteer to preserve the Appalachian Trail!  Opportunities include visitor center operations, trail crews, and resource management activities. Volunteers are also needed to to package t-shirts, map sets and trail packets.  Visit the web site at www.appalachiantrail.org.

(304) 535-6331

Big Brothers and Big Sisters is in need of adult mentors (age 18 years of age and older) to spend time with a child between the ages of 6 and 14.  By spending 3- 5 hours of time, two to four times a month, you can have a successful mentoring relationship with a child that will contribute to a brighter future, better schools, and a stronger community for all.  Mentors help children reach their potential through a professionally supported, one to one one relationship.  For more information, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters webpage www.bbbswv.org.

Jeanne Flowers

jflowers@bbbswv.org

(304) 263-5522

Stefani Pierson

stefanipierson@hotmail.com

(304) 263-1832

www.bgcepwv.com

CASA volunteers to serve as officers of the court, working alongside attorneys and social workers.  They talk with the child(ren), parents, family members, neighbors, school officials, counselors, doctors and anyone else significantly involved in the child's life that might have facts about the case. They review all court documents pertaining to the case, and then prepare and submit a formal report to the judge at the scheduled hearing or case review.  They continue to monitor the case to assure that the judicial and child welfare systems are moving ahead to secure a safe, permanent home for the child, and that court-ordered services are provided to the child and family.

Also seeking a grant writer and reviewer.

Vickey Wilcher

vickey@casaep.org

(304) 263-5100

www.casaep.org

The following volunteers are being sought:

1) Special Projects/Events Coordinator to perform community/computer research and fundraising planning

2) Grant writer with experience in writing and securing grants.

3) Group facilitators (training provided)

4) Web site developer with experience in designing, writing, and maintaining a web page.

Carolyn Zdziera

czdziera@msn.com

(304) 262-4424

Friends in Action, located in Shepherdstown, is seeking an organized and computer literate volunteer to provide approximately 12-18 hours of administrative work a week.  The volunteer is needed during regular business hours Monday - Friday

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Mentors are needed to help low income families achieve their desired economic, social, and educational goals.  Help is also needed with transportation, tutoring, and completing home visits. 

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Individuals are needed to assist with special events

Teresa Warnick

twarnick@fiaep.org 

(304) 876-8500

www.fiaep.org

Hospice of the Panhandle is seeking patient care volunteers to provide support services which include, but are not limited to, respite care, meals, driving to appointments, visiting with patients, taking children on outings, light housekeeping, light gardening, etc.  A teen volunteer program is also availalbe, but teens must be ast least 14 years old.  Volunteers must participate in a volunteer training course.

No DDHR Community Service Hours Available.

Hilda Snyder  or Tricia Lawrence

(304) 267-1870 ext. 211

The Eastern Panhandle Medical Reserve Corps is seeking medical and non medical volunteers age 18 and older to assist with a variety of needs related to meeting the health and social services need during a disaster.   Volunteer needs include administrative, computer and website assistance, security, traffic flow and logistics, child care, interpreters, first aid, psychological support and more.

Denise Ryan or Diana Gaviria

(304) 263- 5131

deniseryan@wvdhhr.org

Eastern Panhandle MRC website

Panhandle Home Health is seeking the following volunteers:

Friendly visitors to share time and friendship with a neighbor confined to home while recuperating from illness. Click here for a volunteer position description.

Friendly helpers to lend a hand to a member of our community who need some temporary help after surgery. Click here for a volunteer position description.

Special projects volunteers to assist with community education, outreach programs and networking.  Click here for a volunteer position description.

Administrative Volunteers are needed to assist with mailings, typing, copying, phone surveys, and other office tasks.  Click here for a volunteer position description.

Chris Johnson

cjohnson@panhandlehomehealth.org

(304) 263-5680

www.panhandlehomehealth.org

Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions including:

Disaster Action Team members are the first Red Cross volunteers to the scene of a disaster and provides immediate disaster relief assistance, such as shelter, food and clothing, to people displaced because of a disaster. Training is provided by your local American Red Cross. Positions are currently available in Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties.

Health and Safety Instructors - help your local community by training local community and business members in life saving skills such as First Aid and CPR. Contact your local American Red Cross for additional information. Positions are currently available in Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties.

Blood Services- help with local blood drives in your community by greeting incoming donors, Escorting donors to the canteen station or help with registration. Training is provided by your local American Red Cross. Positions are currently available in Berkeley and Morgan Counties.

Receptionist- Assist your local American Red Cross by using your customer service skills by answering incoming calls, filing, and data entry. Positions are currently available in Jefferson County.

Appropriate training is required for most positions.

Wendy Bunner, Director of Volunteers Services for the Eastern Panhandle  Chapter

wbunner@easternpanhandlearc.org

(304) 263-5241

www.easternpanhandlearc.org