Volunteer Needs From: WVU Center for Community Engagement

The WVU Facilities landscape team needs your help to bring new floral color to campus! Join the fun by helping to plant over 1,000 new flowers outside of the Art Museum located on the Evansdale Campus! Volunteers are reminded to wear clothing they don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. 

We need your help! Come join the Buzz Brigade and work alongside members of the WVU Sustainable Landscapes Committee to tidy up pollinator gardens across campus. Volunteers are needed to help hand pull weeds and clear debris from gardens. Volunteers are reminded to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.

We need volunteers to help make our with the Prep for the Annual Ramp Dinner, Craft/Vendor Show, and Wildflower Walk on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Location: Mason-Dixon Historical Park (Indoors)
Event Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Volunteer Duties May Include:

Washing Ramps, Handling Food
Trimming ramp roots, washing off dirt, packaging them for dinner use
Must be okay with getting wet and dirty.

Sign up today and be part of this incredible event. Thank you for supporting Mason-Dixon Historical Park!

You may wonder, What is a Ramp Dinner?

A ramp dinner is a traditional Appalachian meal that celebrates ramps, a type of wild onion with a strong, garlicky flavor that grows in the eastern United States in early spring. Our ramps are even harvested from right here in our own park!

Join us on Saturday, April 4th 2026 as a volunteer for our annual Easter Egg hunt here at Mason-Dixon Historical Park. Volunteers will be needed from 10:00am to approximately 5pm. This is a free public event for kids. We will have crafts and games as well as pictures with the Easter Bunny and Teeter Totter The River Otter beginning at 12 noon, with the egg hunt starting at 1:30pm. There will be egg hunts broken up for different age groups. Volunteers will be spreading eggs out as we get an approximation of how many kids we will have per age group. 

Volunteers will be needed to help guests to their correct egg hunt areas. As well as assisting with crafts, games, and set up and take down. Please wear appropriate clothing for a family friendly event that will take place primarily outdoors. Clean-up may include packing away eggs, games, and promotional equipment and storing  them away. Please be prepared to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds while working together.  Volunteers will also be asked to help with facility clean up. Duties may include wiping down surfaces, storing away tables and chairs, sweeping, moping, etc...

We also need two enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to wear the Easter Bunny Suit and/or the Teeter Totter the River Otter Suit for photos. If you would like to reserve this role, please email Taylor Helms, Recreation Manager at thelms@monongaliacounty.gov 

Volunteers will NOT be permitted to hunt for Easter Eggs. 

Volunteers will be offered a complimentary lunch from the Red Hat Ladies. (Food trucks are not included in the park provided lunch.) If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions please contact our Recreation Manger, Taylor Helms at thelms@monongaliacounty.gov 

Please email thelms@monongaliacounty.gov or mdpark@monongaliacounty.gov

We need volunteers to help RAMP FORAGING to make our Annual Ramp Dinner, Craft/Vendor Show, and Wildflower Walk a success on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Join us for a fun-filled day while giving back to your community. This is one of the BEST ways to earn service hours.

Location: Mason-Dixon Historical Park (Outdoor Event)
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Volunteer Duties Include:

Please dress to get dirty and wear weather appropriate clothing. We will still collect the ramps if it is raining. Please meet at the Red Barn. 

We need volunteers to help make our with the Set Up for the Annual Ramp Dinner, Craft/Vendor Show, and Wildflower Walk on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Location: Mason-Dixon Historical Park (Indoors and Outdoors) 
Event Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Volunteer Duties May Include:

Sign up today and be part of this incredible event. Thank you for supporting Mason-Dixon Historical Park!

You may wonder, What is a Ramp Dinner?

A ramp dinner is a traditional Appalachian meal that celebrates ramps, a type of wild onion with a strong, garlicky flavor that grows in the eastern United States in early spring. Our ramps are even harvested from right here in our own park! 

Field Day for South Middle School students - Volunteers are needed to run fun activity stations and help rotate groups of students through stations.

Grow Plants! Help the Planet!

No Experience Needed, Everyone Is Welcome!

Join our Native Plant Propagation Volunteer Team

WVU has a commitment to increase the diversity of tree species and improve canopy cover in landscaped areas of campus. Trees make a world of difference and you do too! We need your help to plant a few new trees on the Downtown Campus. Volunteers will work alongside WVU faculty and staff to plant trees on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are reminded to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Rain day cancellations will be made the morning of the event via iServe message.

Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger food drive! Join the United Way and the United States Postal Service for this nationwide day of service, where community members across the country set out nonperishable food donations for mail carriers to collect and deliver to local food pantries. Volunteers will play an important role in supporting this effort by helping to sort and manage incoming donations and assisting mail carriers to ensure collections run smoothly without disrupting their regular routes. Be part of this powerful nationwide initiative and help make a direct impact in the fight against food insecurity. Join us for a meaningful day of giving back to the community!

Shift Information:

Runners (12-4pm)

Runners will meet at the postal annex and play a key role in keeping collections moving efficiently throughout the day. Volunteers in this role will drive designated routes to locate mail carriers, help unload donated food from their trucks, and transport it back to the annex. This role is perfect for those who are comfortable driving, enjoy being on the move, and want to support the smooth flow of donations from collection to distribution.

Annex Support Team (12-5pm)

Volunteers stationed at the annex will serve as the central hub of the operation. This team will receive food donations from both mail carriers and runners, then sort, organize, and evenly distribute items among participating food pantries. This role is ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work, teamwork, and helping ensure donations are distributed fairly and efficiently.

Extended Support Team (2-7pm)

In addition to assisting with sorting and organizing donations at the annex, this team will stay later in the day to help complete the final stage of distribution. Volunteers will help load and transport food to local pantries, ensuring donations reach their final destinations. This role is great for those who are available for a longer shift and want to see the full impact of their efforts from start to finish.

Volunteers help keep the WVU Core Arboretum beautiful, and you can be a part of the crew each Friday from 4-7 pm! Volunteers will work on trails, do invasive species removal, clean drainage channels, maintain lawn areas, etc. The program is open to all. It is hard work, but good exercise, and it is much appreciated by the Arboretum’s many users. There is a limit on the number of volunteers that we can accommodate each day, but the program will be ongoing. Interested volunteers should register here, and email Zach Fowler (zfowler@mail.wvu.edu) if you have any questions. Volunteers will meet near the Arboretum parking lot. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and clothes that are okay to get dirty. The event will be cancelled if the weather is dangerous. 

Volunteers help keep the WVU Core Arboretum beautiful, and you can be a part of the crew each Wednesday from 4-7 pm! Volunteers will work on trails, do invasive species removal, clean drainage channels, maintain lawn areas, etc. The program is open to all. It is hard work, but good exercise, and it is much appreciated by the Arboretum’s many users. There is a limit on the number of volunteers that we can accommodate each day, but the program will be ongoing. Interested volunteers should register here, and email Zach Fowler (zfowler@mail.wvu.edu) if you have any questions. Volunteers will meet near the Arboretum parking lot. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and clothes that are okay to get dirty. The event will be cancelled if the weather is dangerous. 

Be a part of Morgantown's Friday night arts scene by volunteering for First Friday! This free gallery crawl brings local businesses and artists in Downtown Morgantown together to showcase our vibrant arts community. Volunteers will assist First Friday locations with a variety of tasks, such as checking people in, taking photos of exhibitions, and manning information tables. 

May's First Friday is the Mon County Schools' art show and is our biggest event of the year! If you are interested in volunteering but cannot attend the whole time, please sign up anyway and email rachel@visitmountaineercountry.com with your schedule adjustments. 

Support the Rosenbaum Family House by participating in a heartfelt drive or collection of high-need items! We’re dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests, and you can help us achieve that by contributing everyday essentials that make a difference during their stay.

Imagine the comfort these items bring to families in need—your generosity can help us create a home away from home! When you sign up, you'll receive an updated Wish List, guiding you to the most needed items. Together, let's make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve!

Join us at the Rosenbaum Family House and be a source of comfort for families navigating challenging medical situations right here in Morgantown. Your involvement can genuinely make a difference.

Imagine gathering with friends or classmates to prepare delicious meals for those in need—it's as simple as that! Our fully equipped kitchen is at your disposal, ready for your culinary creations. Plus, we have a small food pantry bursting with supplies to inspire your cooking ideas.

Whether you're an experienced chef or a kitchen novice, we welcome all to come and lend a hand. You can arrive any time during the day to get started, and our dedicated staff will be on hand to support you throughout your cooking adventure. Just a note: we have limited kitchen space and parking, so if your group has more than 10 people, we kindly ask you to sign up for two meal slots.

Join us in spreading joy and nourishment—let's bring comfort to those who need it most!

Our annual fundraiser, Bluegrass in the Backwoods, is coming up on June 11, 2026, and we need your help. We are looking for students from all 55 WV counties and 18 surrounding states to help us with a fundraising project.

How can you help? It’s quite simple. You know your hometown best and know who can be relied on to support others in need. You understand the groups, organizations, and businesses willing to help people in your state and community. Your knowledge is invaluable to us.

We will support you every step of the way by providing the tools and materials you need to reach out and ask for support for the Family House.

ALL 55 WV Counties Are Needed

States Needed: Alabama, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Love bringing people together? Join our Activities Planning Crew!! From chill movie nights to playing board games, dream up events, and meet awesome people. No experience needed — just good vibes and ideas.

Volunteer with Arthurdale Heritage for our annual Roosevelt Run 5K race on June 13, 2026! Enjoy historic Arthurdale dotted with 1930s New Deal homes & meet our the friendly goats! We need volunteers to help set up for the event in the morning, manage water stations during the race, and help tear down after the race.

This event is outdoors and will happen rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

Arthurdale Heritage is located 30 minutes from Morgantown in Preston County. Personal transportation is required to access our site.

The New Deal Festival (on July 11, 2026) is the largest event of the year for Arthurdale Heritage--a nonprofit history museum that preserves the nation's first New Deal community of Arthurdale! In 2025, we had 1,300 people attend the festival, which includes live music, food trucks, artisan craft fair, fiddle contest, kid's activities, hayrides, heritage demonstrations, and much more!

We need lots of help to make this event possible! From picking up trash, to parking cars, to helping at the entrance gates, there's something for everyone to do! Your volunteer service gets you into the festival for FREE so you can enjoy the activities before/after your volunteer shift!

This event happens rain or shine and is outdoors, so please dress appropriately.

Arthurdale Heritage is located 30 minutes from Morgantown. Personal transportation to the location is required

On Wednesday, May 13th, hundreds of volunteers will come together to make a difference across Monongalia and Preston counties during the 34th Annual Day of Caring!

As one of the region’s largest single-day volunteer event, Day of Caring unites individuals, businesses, and community groups to complete impactful service projects at various locations. From lending a hand at local nonprofits to beautifying public spaces, volunteers will be making a real difference in just one day!

Hosted by the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, this inspiring event is a powerful way to give back, connect with others, and create lasting change in our community.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved? Join us and be a part of something bigger!

Start your day with us at 9 am!

Enjoy a free breakfast and kickoff event with our sponsor Burke & Herbert Bank (176 Courtyard Street, Morgantown, WV 26501)—plus, enter for a chance to win a gift card!

Want to learn about golf as you help children build the skills for a successful life?  Golfer or not, this the opportunity to do just that.

Nationwide, we currently have more than 3,900 coaches signed up with First Tee, including PGA and LPGA pros, as well as volunteers. But you don’t have to be a golf pro or even a good golfer. With the First Tee Coach Program, we provide the training you need.

Developed with input from leading experts in the field of positive youth development, our program focuses on empowering participants through decision-making and exploring options. This helps foster positive relationships between coaches and young people, inspiring the golfers of tomorrow to look to the future, set goals, and unlock their potential.  Please call Brenda at 304-657-6360 for other opportunities and details.  Willing to find something for anyone to help out!

We're looking for some spring-cleaning helpers to spruce up our Outdoor Classroom at the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) after a long, cold winter. The Outdoor Classroom is the home of the twenty non-releasable wild birds in our care. If you're interested in scrubbing eagle droppings off walls, raking up old owl pellets, and sanitizing vulture water tubs, this volunteer opportunity is for you! (Note that we will be cleaning on two dates, April 4 and 10, and will create a volunteer need for each.) This work will take place outdoors. 

We're looking for some spring-cleaning helpers to spruce up our Outdoor Classroom at the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) after a long, cold winter. The Outdoor Classroom is the home of the twenty non-releasable wild birds in our care. If you're interested in scrubbing eagle droppings off walls, raking up old owl pellets, and sanitizing vulture water tubs, this volunteer opportunity is for you! (Note that we will be cleaning on two dates, April 4 and 10, and will create a volunteer need for each.) This work will take place outdoors. 

WV Caring is hosting "BINGO" on April 4th and we need some enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a fun and memorable night!  Come be part of a great nonprofit organization, cheer on our bingo players, and enjo a night full of laughter and community spirit!   

What we need:

Friendly faces, big energy, people ready to have fun

We would love to have you 

We need your help! Come join the Buzz Brigade and work alongside members of the WVU Sustainable Landscapes Committee to tidy up the pollinator garden near the Life Sciences Building. Volunteers are needed to help hand pull weeds and clear debris from garden. Helpers are reminded to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. 

Once a month we have a shipment delivery totaling in the 10's of thousands of pounds we need strong backs to come help us unload these trucks and bring them into the food pantry, and then get the imtes organized properly. 

You must sign up on the May May 2026 SignUpGenius link, THEN SIGN-UP IN iServe!

This link is updated daily based on the number of volunteers needed.  When you sign up on iServe, PLEASE indicate the date(s) and time(s) in the 'Additional Notes' section for which you signed up on the SignUpGenius :).

Please dress comfortably, wear closed-toe shoes, and dress weather appropriately. Depending on the task you may be outside for all or a portion of time.

Additional details coming soon

You must sign up on the April April 2026 SignUpGenius link, THEN SIGN-UP IN iServe!

This link is updated daily based on the number of volunteers needed.  When you sign up on iServe, PLEASE indicate the date(s) and time(s) in the 'Additional Notes' section for which you signed up on the SignUpGenius :).

Please dress comfortably, wear closed-toe shoes, and dress weather appropriately. Depending on the task you may be outside for all or a portion of time.

The Walk Planning Committee is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the walk event to ensure a safe, engaging, and successful experience for participants. Committee members work collaboratively to plan logistics, develop a clear route, secure permits, coordinate volunteers, manage communications, and support event‑day operations.

This committee serves as the central planning team, bringing together individuals with diverse skills to oversee tasks such as route design, safety planning, marketing, fundraising (if applicable), participant engagement, and vendor relations. Members contribute ideas, attend planning meetings, and help ensure that the walk reflects the mission, goals, and values of the hosting organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Be a part of Morgantown's Friday night arts scene by volunteering for First Friday! This free gallery crawl brings local businesses and artists in Downtown Morgantown together to showcase our vibrant arts community. Volunteers will assist First Friday locations with a variety of tasks, such as checking people in, taking photos of exhibitions, and manning information tables. 

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteers assist in all areas at Health Right. Caring and qualified people work with patient charts, fill out applications for free medications, do clerical tasks, and help patients fill out applications and surveys.

Volunteers participate in various group projects from painting the clinic, offices and waiting rooms; to doing major indoor and outdoor cleanup work; to assisting in fund raising programs.

LIGHT Project Volunteer Hours (NOT ACTIVELY RECRUITING)

-Stocking harm reduction room, assembling kits, copying forms. Behind the scenes work for LIGHT Project.

Clinic Volunteer Hours 

-A variety of health care related tasks to be completed at the Front Desk and in the Clinic area.

Friendship House/Friendship Fairmont Volunteer Hours- Wellness in Recovery

-Assist with person centered recovery groups and activities.

**** IMPORTANT! You must give 24 hours notice to volunteer. Please do not arrive until you have received confirmation by email! ****

Dress is casual but must be neat and clean.

• Please no midriff tops, no t-shirts with drug or alcohol references and no tank tops or spaghetti strap outfits
• We ask that you avoid strong perfume and cigarette odor since some patients and staff could be sensitive to strong smells.
• No shorts or flip flops
• Tattoos and Piercings will be allowed based on Executive/Assistant Director discretion.

If you do not arrive for your shifts, or cancel multiple shifts without notice, you will be removed from the Active Volunteer list for the remainder of that semester. 

You may be turned away from your desired shift if you have not:

- responded to the need in iServe with at least 24-hour notice (WVU Students Only)
- claim your shifts at the SignUp Genius links with at least 24-hour notice
- received an email confirmation with your hours and who to report to at the clinic 

IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIRMED BY EMAIL, YOU MAY BE TURNED AWAY!!! Thanks!!

Help us create a safe, joyful, high‑energy event!

No experience needed — just a positive spirit!

Complete the SmartRx Naloxone Training at the following url:
https://wvdii.thinkific.com/courses/library

Once you complete the training, you must 1) email your completion certificate to smn00006@mix.wvu.edu and 2) record your completion of this need in your iServe account no later than 4pm May 16th, 2026. One volunteer hour will be approved within one week of your iServe submission and receipt of your completion certificate. 

1. Demographic survey: designed to collect demographic information such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, occupation, etc. 

2. Pre-program Survey (Pre-test): designed to evaluate your knowledge of opioids, naloxone, and the relationship between these two drugs. We are also interested in assessing what you may already know about the different forms of naloxone that are approved here in the state of West Virginia. This test consists of twenty questions and should take around 5-10 minutes to complete. 

3. Naloxone Training: consisting of three (3) video modules describing how to use the three of types of naloxone approved in West Virginia. All three video trainings will equip you with important information relating to naloxone and how to use this drug to save a life.  The learning objectives for this training include:

Lilith McGhee, Outreach Coordinator: Lilith@wvdii.org 

If you need need a closed caption option for this training, please email the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute, use the email provided above.

Children from across West Virginia gather with local athletes and special guests to promote healthy lifestyles and participate in a Day of Play. This activity camp allows children ages 4-12 to participate in an activity camp with 10 stations of various physical activity drills. 

Volunteer responsibilities could include, but are not limited to: registration table, group leaders, water station, silent auction supervisors, photographers, and more. 

Join our Pop Tab Collection Drive to help support the Ronald Mcdonald House and the families they serve. Please leave your pop tab donations outside of HSC South third floor room 3830 or Room 3313A.

Bring joy and color to the lives of hospice patients by painting cheerful window art murals on nursing home windows. This creative volunteer opportunity happens once a month and is perfect for anyone who loves art or simply wants to brighten someone’s day. All necessary supplies can be provided, and we’re happy to discuss what you’ll need. If you’d like to make a meaningful impact through creativity, we’d love to have you join us!

We need volunteers to help make our Annual Ramp Dinner, Craft/Vendor Show, and Wildflower Walk a success on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Join us for a fun-filled day while giving back to your community. This is one of the BEST ways to earn service hours.

Location: Mason-Dixon Historical Park (Indoor and Outdoor Event)
Event Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Volunteer Shifts:

Volunteer Duties May Include:

Why Volunteer?

If you can only join us for part of the event, just let us know—we appreciate all the help we can get.

Sign up today and be part of this incredible event. Thank you for supporting Mason-Dixon Historical Park!

You may wonder, What is a Ramp Dinner?

A ramp dinner is a traditional Appalachian meal that celebrates ramps, a type of wild onion with a strong, garlicky flavor that grows in the eastern United States in early spring. These dinners are typically held in small towns and communities, often as fundraising events or social gatherings. Our ramps are even harvested from right here in our own park! 

At a ramp dinner, you'll find dishes featuring ramps as the star ingredient, along with other classic Appalachian comfort foods. Common menu items include:

Because ramps are only available for a short time each year, ramp dinners are a highly anticipated spring tradition in many Appalachian communities! Which is why it is so popular. We look forward to serving guests from far and wide. This is one of the easiest and fun volunteering opportunities around! 

Meet at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park at the time of your shift. Volunteers must be above the age of 18 or joined by a parent/guardian who meets the minimum age.

We’re calling on compassionate community members in Monongalia and Preston County to lend a hand in our fight against hunger. The Helpful Harvest Food Program needs volunteers to help pick up donations from local food drive locations and sort items at our central distribution site.

Whether you have a few hours or a full day to give, your time makes a real impact. Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring food gets where it’s needed most—quickly, safely, and with care.

What You’ll Do:

Pick up food donations from designated drop-off sites

Sort and organize items for distribution

Work alongside a passionate team committed to serving our neighbors

Who We’re Looking For:

Individuals, families, or groups ready to roll up their sleeves

Drivers with reliable transportation 

Anyone with a heart for service and a few hours to spare

Ready to help? Sign up today and be part of a movement that feeds families and fuels hope.

To schedule your shift and for any questions email lifebridge@unitedwaympc.org. 

The Ranch Community Store is a high-end donation-based thrift store providing gently used merchandise to the community.  All proceeds from the store go towards instilling hope and healing in the boys at Chestnut Mountain Ranch, a home and school for boys in crisis.

We are looking for volunteers to work shoulder-to-shoulder with our team (tasks including but not limited) to inspect, clean, sort, price, and put out donated merchandise on our salesfloor. We are willing to do interviews if needed for your class. 

**For Groups: we can not take more than 6 volunteers at one time.

Join us to make handmade cards and assemble goodie bags for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital!

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown & Pittsburgh collected pop tabs annually to support their mission, a world where all children have access to medical care, and pledge never to turn a family away who cannot afford to stay. Pop tabs annually generate between $5000-$8000 for RMHC! The tabs are collected and recycled into cash!

WVU is stepping up to collect tabs campus-wide and support our local RMHC, which is located directly next to the Health Sciences Campus & WVU Hospitals.

RMHC ensures that families are supported and actively involved in their children’s medical care. RMHC's are located near top children’s hospitals, allowing parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. 90% of top children’s hospitals worldwide are home to at least one RMHC core program. RMHC provides more than 2.2 million overnight stays annually, helping families save nearly over $611 million in lodging and meal expenses.

Every sandwich-sized plastic bag filled with tabs = 30 minutes of service. A gallon plastic bag filled with tabs = 5 hours of service! There are collection bins in the Mountainlair’s Vandalia Lounge, Rec Center lobby and one in the Health Sciences Center (in the hallway near chick fi la.)

Students must submit their hours to this iServe inactive and send a photograph of their collected tabs to receive service hours donations. To verify your service hours, students must submit a picture of their donated tabs before placing them in the respective bin. Please ensure the donation box and number of bags are visible in the submitted picture. 

Please sign up to this iServe initiative AND send your name & picture to: maf00030@mix.wvu.edu for service hour verification.

We encourage students, faculty, student organizations, alumni, staff, and community members to support the effort! The collection this year will continue until May 8th, 2026! 

Guardians of the West Fork want to help you meet your volunteer goals. Whether that be personal or required goals. We want students to know that we are here on campus!

How can you help?

Contact admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org or (304)-312-4140 if interested!

We need donations of in-room activities for residents such as easy craft kits, large print puzzles and books, coloring books and crayons, etc.

Annual free event featuring car show, buddy boxing, RC plane show, STEM activities, guest speakers, simulators, aviation art contest display, and much more.  Free for all ages!

This free, 1-hour, online training addresses the mental and physical stressors faced by first responders when responding to opioid overdose calls and provides evidence-based coping strategies and resources to mitigate the impacts of these stressful events.

Course Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/technical-assistance/dtac/training/first-response 

Course participants will receive a certificate upon completion. To receive 1 hour of service please e-mail proof of certification to Shaelee Nelson at smn00006@mix.wvu.edu

Weekly Masjid Clean up every Wednesday and Thursday 

The Morgantown History Museum became the first city-sponsored museum in the county with a mission to collect, record, and preserve artifacts and information related to Monongalia County throughout its history and to share it with museum visitors. We are often in need of assistance with the following tasks:

This is for a volunteer income tax preparer position. We have locations in Morgantown, Fairmont, Preston County, Clarksburg and several other locations throughout the state. We prepare basic income taxes for low to moderate income families. 

This is a great way to serve local communities and to keep tax refund money within the community. 

It can be in person or remote. It is practical experience preparing taxes. You will learn about basic income tax preparation during the course of this. 

The timeframe is late January to Early April, approximately 4-5 hours weekly for a ten-week period. 

We provide the training and equipment; you provide the time. 

The City of Morgantown has announced the launch of its Adopt-A-Street program, a collaborative initiative between the Engineering and Public Works and Development Services departments.

The program is focused on maintaining clean and beautiful streets throughout the city. This initiative invites volunteers, organizations, and businesses to take an active role in maintaining Morgantown communities. To participate, interested groups or individuals must submit an affidavit confirming their commitment to the program.

Upon approval, a sign will be installed along the adopted street, displaying the adopter's name. To qualify for a sign, adopters must complete a minimum of four cleanups each year. It is important to note that the program pertains only to rights-of-way maintained by the City of Morgantown.

Guidelines for Participants:

- Trash Bags and Safety Gear: Volunteers are responsible for providing their own trash bags. It is recommended that participants wear gloves and safety vests. Traffic safety vests can be borrowed from the City of Morgantown's new tool lending library, named the Morgantown Tool Outreach Toolbox (MO.T.O) by calling 304-241-3116, and can be picked up at the City Garage located at 200 M-Tec Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501.

- Litter Removal: Volunteers are tasked with removing litter from the public right-of-way. Any hazardous or unsightly conditions on private property should be reported to the Development Services Department – Building Permits and Code Enforcement Division by using Morgantown's 311 mobile app.

- Garbage Disposal: Bagged, nonhazardous garbage may be left curbside along the adopted street. To arrange for collection, the Public Works Department should be contacted at 304-291-7465, ideally 1-2 days prior to the cleanup.

- Activity Reporting: After completing a cleanup, participants should report their activity to Community Development Services Coordinator Caitlyn Lewis at clewis@morgantownwv.gov.

Additionally, adopters must renew their adopted street annually each fall and updated information should be submitted to the city by the end of September each year. Organizations, businesses, and individuals can apply using the City of Morgantown's 311 mobile app.

We are in need of 30 Peer Mentors for our program! Time commitment is 3 hours a week. You will be paired 1:1 with a student enrolled in the Autism Support Program and need to meet with them once week independently for 1 hour. You will also need to attend Peer Mentor group once a week for 1-2 hours. Peer Mentor Group is where we will socialize as a group with all Peer Mentors and students in the Autism Support Program. 

Welcome to the PAW! If you are a member of Peer Advocates looking for service hours, you are welcome to come to the DCEC office on Van Voorhis on Fridays from 10am-2pm to work on service projects including research, event planning and prep, crafting, host a training for yourself or a group, or connect with other advocates.

Please confirm your scheduled PAW day with peeradvocates@mail.wvu.edu before registering your service hours.

We are looking for a volunteer to visit/chat with a resident who speaks Italian.

Open gardening hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1200pm, come help out for as long (or little) as you'd like. You can help us tend to our wildflowers, herbs, vegetable garden, and more! Duties will include: pulling weeds, tidying garden, removing invasive plant species, picking up trash, and other general gardening tasks. You may even learn about new species in the process!

**Outdoor Learning Park located behind the Sabraton Kroger, along the Rail Trail!**

Park to the left of Kroger, towards the back on the side with the gas pumps, there will be a small path behind Kroger that leads you to our Outdoor Learning Park. 

(Address listed will get you to the Sabraton Kroger)

Are you passionate about giving back, making connections, and gaining real-world leadership experience? Join Student United Way (SUW) and be part of a movement that creates meaningful change in our community! As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to organize and participate in impactful volunteer projects, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and network with like-minded students and community leaders. Whether you’re interested in addressing food security, education, or health initiatives, SUW gives you a platform to make a real difference. Plus, it’s a great way to build your resume, earn service hours, and meet new friends in a fun, supportive environment. No experience is needed—just a passion for helping others! Sign up today and start making a difference.

With the busy schedules of our social workers, we need help keeping our office clean! This would entail sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, tidying up kitchen and main areas, etc. 

We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with basic tasks at the shop and assist in cleaning and refurbishing used bikes that we will repair to give away to kids.

We serve a free meal to anyone who walks in the door Monday through Friday. You can help with food preparation, organizing, and cleaning. Whatever fits your fancy! Even if you can only come for an hour your help will be greatly appreciated.

Various projects helping Art in the Libraries including serving on the committee (1 hour/month), helping with events, helping catalog inventory, helping draft text and designs, install exhibits, and more. Inquire for more information.

Help put together a monthly newsletter.

Sundale needs volunteers to answer the phones on evenings to make sure the residents never miss an important phone call from a family.

We need students or volunteers who are interested in coming in and providing activities for the residents.

Volunteers are needed to help nursing home residents with simple art projects and crafts. 

We also appreciate volunteers who make decorations for our residents' rooms and hallways.

Scan and store documents

Perform music, throw a party, set up a BINGO game, etc.  Volunteers are needed to plan and carry out group activities.

Head to the Salvation Army at 2871 Robert C. Byrd Drive to volunteer in their Food Pantry. They have one of the first choice food pantries in the area. 

Opportunities are available Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 3 PM. 

Our food pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00-3:00. Come out and help us pack food orders, pet food, and hygiene bags for those in need. Feel free to come anytime we are open that works for you- you don't have to stay the entire time. Please give us a call or send us a message if you would like to come volunteer! 

SRSH works with local elementary, middle, and high schools to provide food bags every week.  Children in this program can discretely pick up a pack full of food for the weekend, and help to keep their bellies full until Monday. Come help us pack these bags with food to hand out to the schools. We welcome volunteers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-2. Please give us a call or send us a message if you are interested in volunteering! Great for individuals or groups!

Our season begins April 1, and we are looking for both volunteer and paid coaches! If you will be in Morgantown after the semester ends, so much the better! (Our season ends in early June)

We have age groups from 2 - 18, and our fields are located at both Cheat Lake and Laurel Point, and we also train at the Rec Center fields and Mylan Park!

Volunteers are needed to move approved preconsumer food waste materials from WVU dining locations and other local restaurants to compost bins at our Westover Urban Farm location.

Individuals must have reliable transportation (preferably a pickup or other truck), consistent schedule and be able to lift 20-50 lbs at a time. 

Individuals with interest in maintaining piles are also encouraged to express this interest when responding to the listing. 

This compost is used in the food growing and donation operations of the WVU Campus Food Garden, so an understanding of compost and food safety is an absolute must. However, training will be provided for those who are unfamiliar with this topic. Additional University trainings, like Agricultural Worker Protection Standard and EHS trainings, may be required. 

WVUCFG is looking for a budding public relations, graphic design and social media specialist to create content for social media (Facebook, IG, and TikTok), websites, news articles, flyers, and more. Photography and Videography are required, so having professional equipment is a huge plus, but not required! Experience in Canva, Adobe products, CleanSlate, and other media design programs are a huge plus. 

This work will span over the 2024 Growing Season--February 2024 to November 2024. Semester-based appointments will be considered. 

Interested volunteers should send examples of recent work or portfolios to campusfoodgarden@mail.wvu.edu or contact Nikki Byrne-Hoffman at cbyrne1@mail.wvu.edu

Help Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program (M-SNAP) reduce pet overpopulation and the killing of homeless pets.  M-SNAP addresses this problem by managing a voucher program that helps pet caregivers get their animals fixed.  We fund this program with the proceeds from ReTails, our thrift store located in the Morgantown Mall in Westover.  We have volunteer opportunities 7 days a week. It takes lots of hands and we need YOURS.  If you care, share some of your free time with ReTails.  We train and offer flexible schedules.

Please do not apply unless you can commit to 3 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months.     

Morgantown Unity Manor is a high-rise for low-income seniors. Though we are an independent living facility, we aim to bring as much fun to our resident's lives as possible! We are looking for volunteers who are willing to come to our building and facilitate activities in our multi-purpose room. This could be crafts, chair yoga, fun info sessions, trivia, dance or music acts, etc. It can be a one-time thing or a regular occurrence. The possibilities are endless! We have a smart TV that is connected to Wi-Fi, a DVD player, a kitchen, and a patio with a large, covered gazebo that can be utilized. 

Note: Please consider the unique interests and needs of population you will be interacting with as well as the many barriers they face. Many of our residents experience health and mobility issues and several utilize wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers. Any printed text should be 25 point font and easy to read. While not the majority, keep in mind that some of our residents cannot read so you will need to offer alternative ways for them to access your activity (pictures, icons, verbal instructions, etc). 

Once you express interest in volunteering, the Service Coordinator will reach out to you to discuss your idea. When it is approved, you will be scheduled to come out. It is best to give at least 2-3 weeks notice to ensure the word gets out and you have as many participants as possible!

We have a large number of files that require updated organization as a foundation for developing comprehensive data to be used in budget negotiations within our Department and the Legislature; and to better promote our existence to health service employees; public and corporate entities; and the greater public at large.  

We are also tasked with fund raising and this will require an intelligently designed social media platform that will help us become better known throughout the State.  Ideally, this would also publicize our need for funding and motivate increased donations, contributions and grants. Volunteers would research, identify and perform the initial application documentation for funding and suggest/develop other opportunities for raising funds such as special events.

Some of this work could be handled remotely, with onsite interaction in Charleston, WV necessary for other needed assistance.

To lead a Bible to study.

Volunteers are needed to lead residents in chair exercises, yoga, etc.

One Yoga is looking for a Social Media Manager to join our team!

This individual will be creating social media content that meets the mission. Prior experience in social media content creation necessary. Must be organized, finish tasks in a timely manner, works great with others, strong verbal/non-verbal communicator, and able to work independently.

Send us a message at OneYogaWV@gmail.com for more information. 

One Yoga is looking for grant researchers to join our team!

This individual will gather information for grant submission, help in writing, and other grant related tasks that meet our mission at one yoga.

-Some experience is necessary, organized, strong verbal/non-verbal communicator, can handle multiple tasks, strong writing skills and can work independently.

-This position is remote unless needed at the office for an event.

Help us brighten our residents rooms.  Paint a small picture on canvas, assemble a floral arrangement, make a craft. Then bring the item to Sundale to help cheer up our residents who have been quarantined.

Or, if you want do do crafts with residents, call Donna Tennant at 304 599 0497. 

The Morgantown Fire Department is building an ongoing partnership with WVU iServe users that would be interested in assisting with home fire safety visits.  The home safety visits are conducted within the community to raise fire safety awareness.  During a typical visit, we share common fire threats and try to identify any current risks.  We check smoke alarms, and if the resident is without or in need of new smoke alarms, we will install them free of charge.  Home safety visits would consist of a uniformed firefighter and iServe users. 

This training opportunity, would provide students with the basics of home fire safety including checking and installing new smoke alarms.  By attending a training workshop, iServe users would get two hours of community service credit.  The workshops will be offered monthly or bi-monthly to meet the demand of iServe users.  The workshops will be scheduled on Wednesday evenings or Friday mid mornings as needed.  Once the students have attended the workshop, they will be eligible to participate in the home fire safety visits.  The visits are also an ongoing iServe opportunity for community service hours.

Anyone that may be interested in attending a training workshop or should have further questions feel free to contact me at: adotson@morgantownwv.gov.        

Hello Friends!

You can help with any of these volunteer activities today! Sign up online to volunteer here: https://www.bartletthousingsolutions.org/get-involved/. All applicants must complete an application, as required by our funders. Applications will be approved within 48 hours. If you are a student completing volunteer opportunities for service hours, please complete an application and note that you are a student and your requirements.  

To learn more about our programs and services, please visit https://www.bartletthousingsolutions.org.

IMMEDIATE Volunteer Needs - 

NITOR SUITES/APARTMENTS/10 West Run Road -  We need help answering the front door & accepting donations Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 5 pm (you can study when it's slow!). We also need help with food prep and serving residents in our kitchen, which is run by residents. Maintenance and landscaping are also needed year-round. If interested, please complete a volunteer application https://www.bartletthousingsolutions.org/get-involved/volunteer/. Click on Ready to Get Started at the bottom of the page to access the application. Once your application is approved (within 24-48 hours), you can volunteer immediately. 

TRIAGE VOLUNTEERS - We accept volunteers at the Triage Shelter to assist staff and residents from 5-11 pm. If interested, please complete a volunteer application at the website link above. These positions require an interview before starting. Information about who to contact will be provided when your application is approved (within 24-48 hours). You must complete a volunteer application first at https://www.bartletthousingsolutions.org/get-involved/volunteer/

*COMMUNITY GARDEN - We are cleaning up our garden for the winter. If you are interested, please get in touch with Helen at hpanzironi@bartletthousingsolutions.org.  

Thanks!

Thank you for your interest volunteering with the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the region’s wild birds through research, education, and rehabilitation. We were founded in 2012 and each year admit more than 500 injured or displaced wild birds and conduct environmental education programs throughout the region.

Typically, our volunteers each commit to one day of the week to help feed the birds and clean their enclosures. This is ongoing -- so if you commit to Tuesdays, for example, you come out every Tuesday until a time in the future when you decide you don't want to volunteer any longer or until your schedule changes or you leave town, etc. We try to schedule three or four volunteers per day—this makes the work go more quickly, and it helps with coverage if someone is away. Completing all of the daily volunteer duties takes at least one hour but typically not more than two.

Daily duties include preparing diets for all the birds; this includes cutting up dead rodents, chicks, quail, fish, or small roadkill (squirrels, rabbits), and handling live insects. Also, each day the newspapers are changed in the bottoms of all indoor cages. Any especially dirty cage pans, grates, or perches should be taken to the sink and scrubbed. Some patients will require medication; usually, this can be injected into or hidden inside the diet. Daily duties also include cleaning the counters, doorknobs, floor, and all other areas that get messy. There are also often "extra" tasks that vary depending on need -- disinfecting cages, doing the laundry, cleaning the air filter, putting away shipments of food or supplies, etc.

We also conduct educational programs featuring live, non-releasable birds. You are welcome to come help with our programs, and we can train you to work with the non-releasable birds in our care. All of the birds in our care are trained using positive reinforcement methods recommended by the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators. 

The time of day that volunteers meet varies depending on the day and volunteer availability, but in general the birds need to be fed at least one hour before sunset. We are located on the same property as Cheat Lake Animal Hospital (about a 20-minute drive from downtown Morgantown and WVU).

If you're still interested, sign up for this need and indicate what day(s) and time that you many be available, and we will get back to you to schedule. Thank you! 

SteppingStones does year round Recreation and Social activities for children and adults with disabilities.  We are always looking or volunteers to help with programs, fundraising and office help.  Give us a call at the office, 304-983-7837.

Our organization takes care of many sick or injured animals. We always need volunteers to drive our cats to their vet appointments or adoption events/foster homes. The dates of this volunteer opportunity will largely depend on the appointment times given to us by vet clinics in the area. 

If the veterinary clinic/foster home is nearby, our volunteers are only expected to spend however long it takes to drive the animals to their destination. You don't have to wait at the clinic. With that being said, we would appreciate it if the same person can both drop off and pick up the animals. 

We also need help picking up donations and supplies.

If anyone has a TRUCK that they would not mind using to help pick up donations that would be very helpful.

Masks are required.

Looking for Professors in the History Department or Students studying History to work on a local Sports History Project. It is time-sensitive, so please respond as soon as you are available.  This is not First Tee affiliated.