Energy Express, a program under the leadership of WVU Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development, is looking for volunteers for their six-week summer reading program.The Energy Express Program begins on Monday June 24th and continues through Friday August 2nd at Emerson, Franklin, Martin, and Williamstown Elementary Schools.
Volunteers, ages 13 and older, are needed to read to children, listen to children read, help with writing and art activities, and make a difference in the life of a child. If you have an hour to spare or six weeks, ENERGY EXPRESS WANTS YOU.
In addition to the learning experiences, two nutritious meals are served each day. If you are interested in this summer program which provides summer learning experiences focused on reading, please contact the WVU Extension office at 304-424-1960.
Habitat for Humanity is actively building homes on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The present work site is 1335 Ridgeway Avenue, South Parkersburg.
No particular skill is needed – just a willingness to help. Tools are provided and lunch is provided to volunteers.
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore could use volunteers in sorting merchandise and in cleaning at the ReStore.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact the Habitat for Humanity at 304-422-7907 or visit the website at www.woodcountyhabitat.org for more information about the Habitat for Humanity.
The Latrobe Street Mission would welcome volunteers to work in the Twice is Good Thrift Store from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to sort clothing by sizes, and by men, women, and children.
Volunteers are also needed to answer the telephone and to greet visitors, and to do cleaning in the facility.
If you would like to volunteer some of your time to the Mission and would like additional information, contact Brenda Ridgeway at 304-893-9460 or by e-mail at latrobestreetmission@cascable.net.
For additional information about these opportunities or about other opportunities available, please contact Mary Rader at the Volunteer Action Center at 304-424-3457, extension 211
The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg is looking for volunteers to help construct new demonstration gardens for their members and their families.
Volunteers are needed at the WE CAN Mentoring Program of the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia.