Volunteer Opportunities

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

Volunteer Opportunities

The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg is looking for volunteers to help construct new demonstration gardens for their members and their families.

They need help in construction, planting, and maintenance, as well as delivering programs. Maintenance and delivering programs will be long-term needs.

The Boys and Girls Club is refurbishing pool tables and could use volunteers who can sand and refinish the woodwork.

If you are interested in these opportunities, please contact Bethany Lewis at 304-485-6434 or by e-mail at www.BGCParkersburg.org

Amedisys Hospice of Parkersburg is looking for smiling faces to volunteer with their program.

Activities with and/or for their patients include but are not limited to
-  visiting (in-home and nursing facilities),
-  reading,
-  respite and support for family and caregivers,
-  baking cookies,
-  writing letters,
-  and music as well as arts and crafts.

There is some training involved (based on your availability) as well as reference and background checks.

You need to be at least 13 years of age to apply.

If you would like to volunteer and make a difference in our community, please call Tabitha Tanner at 304-424-6270 or e-mail at tabitha.tanner2@amedisys.com.

The Parkersburg Day Nursery would welcome mature adults to volunteer in the classrooms to aid the teachers in the care of the children.

The nursery is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

If interested and would like more information, contact Karen Puccio at 304-422-0862.

For additional information about these opportunities or about other opportunities, contact Mary Rader at the Volunteer Action Center at 304-424-3457

Volunteer Opportunities

CareHaven of Pleasants, located in Belmont, WV, is looking for volunteers with musical talents such as singing and/or playing a musical instrument to entertain their residents.

Volunteers would also be welcomed to visit with the residents on a one-on-one basis.

 Creative volunteers who like to decorate for parties and special events each month would be welcomed as well. An extra set of hands is always appreciated.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please call Missi Stanley at 304-665-2065 or e-mail at missi@carehavenwv.com.

The Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park opens on May 1st. Volunteers would be welcomed to assist in their Gift Shop, in tours of the Blennerhassett Island in period clothing, and in their Museum.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities or would like to receive information on other opportunities that may be available, contact the office at 304-420-4800.

The Save-A-Kitty Feral Cat Program, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with fund-raisers, spay/neuter clinics, and feed the feral colonies throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley.

The Program is a non-profit spay/neuter group that implements TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return), and then maintains these colonies on a daily basis by feeding, providing shelter, and addressing health issues.

Meetings of the Save-A-Kitty Feral Cat Program are held on the first Monday of each month at the Knights of Columbus located at 1010 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV, at 7:00 p.m. They would love to have you attend to learn more about their Program.

On May 25th a Surgery Mobile Unit will be held for pre-registered pet cats (low income) and on June 29th, a Surgery Mobile Unit will be held.

If you would like to give some of your free time to the Program through the above opportunities, please contact Judy Deem at 304-488-4679 or visit their website at www.saveakitty.org.

For additional information about these opportunities or about other opportunities, contact Mary Rader at the Volunteer Action Center at 304-424-3457, extension 211

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed at the WE CAN Mentoring Program of the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia.

This mentoring program is a community-based program that works to help vulnerable children and their families; and serves children and youth ages 5-17.

It is a one-on-one mentoring match and the Children’s Home Society encourages that mentor to take advantage of the resources in the community while promoting recreational, educational and cultural activities, and events the child or youth may not have previously had the opportunity to be exposed to.

A mentor acts as a role model, a friend and a community resource; and the program not only benefits the youth, but the mentor as well.

Advantages of being a mentor include experiencing personal growth, an opportunity to be creative, learning effective listening and problem, solving skills, and achieving a feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction from making a positive difference in the community and in the life of a child.

The Children’s Home Society would like to have a time commitment of two hours a week, with a minimum six-month contract. In the case of college students, the Society fully understands their schedules and are prepared and designed to be flexible during the student’s time off during planned breaks and summer vacations.

A mentor must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. They must complete an application and provide three non-relative references; agree to a WV State Police, FBI, and CPS/DHHR background check; and attend a mandatory orientation and training session scheduled at their convenience.

CareHaven of Pleasants, located in Belmont, WV, is looking for volunteers with musical talents such as singing and/or playing a musical instrument to entertain their residents.

Volunteers would also be welcomed to visit with the residents on a one-on-bases.

Creative volunteers who like to decorate for parties and special events each month would be welcomed as well. An extra set of hands is always appreciated.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please call Missi Stanley at 304-665-2065 or e-mail at missi@carehavenwv.com.

 

For additional information about these opportunities or about other opportunities, contact Mary Rader at the Volunteer Action Center at 304-424-3457, extension 211