Organization |
Volunteer Position Needed |
Contact Person |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy |
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.
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Laurie Potteiger
(304) 535-6331 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Panhandle |
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 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle |
Volunteers are needed to help daily in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County clubs with after school programs. Tutoring and homework help if needed during Power Hour. Volunteers are also needed to help increase programmatic offerings and to help with committees, fundraisers, and special events. |
Stefani Pierson
stefanipierson@hotmail.com
(304) 263-1832
www.bgcepwv.com |
| CASA of the Panhandle |
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 |
| Community Alternatives to Violence (Common Purpose of the Panhandle) |
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 |
| Gabriel Project |
The Gabriel Project, which offers support to women in crisis pregnancies, is seeking volunteers to help answer the phone and assist clients when needed. |
Lisa McClosky
ljmccloskey@frontiernet.net
www.gabrielwv.org |
| Hospice of the Panhandle |
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 now starting. Volunteers must participate in a volunteer training course . |
Bryan Hott
(304) 264-0406
bhott@hospiceotp.org |
| Panhandle Home Health, Inc. |
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.
Friendly helpers to lend a hand to a member of our community who need some temporary help after surgery.
Administrative Volunteers are needed to assist with mailings, typing, copying, phone surveys, and other office tasks. These volunteers may also help with special projects, such as health fairs, community education and outreach, and other networking opportunities
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Lisa Bivens
lrbivens@panhandlehomehealth.org
(304) 263-5680
www.panhandlehomehealth.org |
| Potomac Appalachian Trail Club |
Volunteer to preserve the Appalachian Trail. Opportunities include trail maintenance corridor monitoring, cabin and shelter maintenance, hike leaders and assistance with special events.
Go to www.patc.net/volunteer/ for more information. |
Go to www.patc.net/volunteer/ for more information. |
| Shenandoah Women's Center |
Volunteers are sought for the following positions:
1) Ride Along Program in which volunteers that have been interviewed, approved and trained, ride with designated police department to respond, in person, to domestic violence and sexual assault calls.
2) Client advocates who may be called upon to attend legal proceedings with a client to lend emotional support or to act as an advocate on behalf of a client in dealing with various agencies.
3) Child care provider to watch children for clients who are attending sponsored activities, such as support groups.
4) Office assistance |
Heather Moses
heather@swcinc.org
(304) 263-8522
www.swcinc.org |
| Eastern Panhandle Chapter American Red Cross |
Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions including:
1) A receptionist to work two or more hours a month
2) Health services volunteer to train others in First Aid, CPR, etc.
3) Blood services worker to assist with the blood mobile
4) Disaster services worker
5) Armed Forces Emergency Services volunteer to work with military families
Appropriate training is required for most positions. |
Mickey Johnson
jeffarc@frontiernet.net
(304) 725-5015
www.easternpanhandlearc.org |
| Friends in Action of the Eastern Panhandle |
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. |
Anne Conlan
anne@friendsinactionjc.org
(304) 876-8500
OR
Teresa Warnick
twarnick@fiaep.org
(304) 876-8500
www.fiaep.org |
