Volunteer Needs From: WVU Center for Community Engagement

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

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. 

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.

Our organization rescues many cats that need temporary placements. These placements can last from a few days to a few weeks. Our rescue organization can provide all the necessary supplies to host the animals.

If you have the space and availability to host one or several cats, please submit an application through our  Website and sign up on iServe. We need you to sign up through our website because we want to vet our potential fosters before giving them an animal.

Foster parents will be awarded 40 community service hours. Responsibilities include feeding and cleaning after kitties, and socializing them for adoption.

Individual projects such as helping to organize records, making phone calls, and developing protocols. This is a great opportunity to help if you don't have transportation or cannot foster animal.

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.

The CASA volunteer’s primary responsibility is to serve as the “eyes and ears” of the Court, gathering information from the child, his/her biological parents, foster parents, teachers, counselors, etc. and make recommendations to the judge as to what is in the child’s best interest.

Advocates generally visit monthly with the child/youth. When the Court appoints a CASA volunteer to work with a child, these visits are just the beginning. The primary role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate is to:

Determine the needs of the child by reading the child’s entire welfare file, connecting with teachers, foster parents, social workers, doctors, mental health professionals, relatives, parents, attorneys– everyone involved in the child’s life throughout the case.

Facilitate social services and community resources to meet the needs of the child.

Advocate for the child’s needs to be met promptly and thoroughly. Write thorough, accurate court reports.

Monitor to ensure team members follow through on meeting the child’s needs.

Be trusted support for the child. In the sea of ever-changing faces, the CASA volunteer is the one person the child knows will keep coming back – each and every week. 

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There are no educational or professional requirements, but advocates must be 21 years old. Volunteers are carefully screened and receive 30 hours of training before being assigned to children.

Homeward Bound WV is looking for responsible individuals to help care for our adoptable kitties at Pet Works (Suncrest Towne Centre). We need a morning person and afternoon/evening person, and the hours are very flexible. You must attend a training session before signing up for Kitty Care, so please follow the instructions on signupgenius.

We're grateful for your help! Thank you!

This need is only for WVU student-athletes.

Please use this need to track hours that you've responded to on Helper Helper. For questions or concerns, reach out to Ryan Huff at ryan.huff1@mail.wvu.edu  

We are in need of volunteers that are willing to visit with hospice patients residing in local nursing home facilities.  Volunteer visits would provide companionship and socialization to the patients.  Volunteers are welcome to assist with group activities within the facility as well.  Schedule can be flexible and no set hours required.

Application can be found at link below.  Sign up today and make a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and their families. 

http://bttr.im/c2b03

This volunteer need should only be used to demonstrate volunteer need activities in trainings/videos/etc.

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.

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. 

Seeking Veteran Volunteers or Active Duty Looking to support fellow Veterans that are on hospice.  

Looking for a volunteer that is willing to come to the office the first of every month to address and mail birthday cards to hospice patients. Application, background check, and TB Test are required.

Classroom Assistant

The Country Roads classroom is a vitally important place for our students. What happens in the classroom sets the foundation for our student education and development as independent individuals. Classroom Assistants are an invaluable resource to our students and educational specialists. Classroom Assistant responsibilities include: helping instructors with group activities, providing one-on-one classroom instruction to certain students, assisting students in completing in-class assignments/activities, and assisting students with in-class organization and time management.

Classroom peers may also assist Country Roads students with their homework and after-class activities. Study Hall is scheduled for Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm in Lincoln Hall; however, students have assignments due throughout the week and may benefit from working with a peer mentor. 

Activity Peer

The objective of the Activity Peer is to help facilitate the Country Roads student's understanding and participation in regular campus activities. There are many options available on campus such as concerts or plays at the Creative Arts Center, various sporting events, or different interest groups available that would be meaningful to the students.

On or off-campus clubs and organizations such as fraternities or sororities, student government, and community projects are some more great ways for students to get involved. Many of our students already play musical instruments and have other skills and abilities they want to be able to share. This is a great opportunity for relationships to begin, and for social skills to be modeled and learned. Students may have particular interests or may be completely open to trying new things!

Lunch or Dinner Peer

Eating with peers is always a welcomed activity, prompting relationships to occur spontaneously. This is a good chance for our students to be part of a “real college experience.” Country Roads students will have meal plans and will eat lunch and dinner on campus in the Towers Dining. Country Roads students, individually or in a small groups, are encouraged to adopt a meal on a particular day of the week to serve as lunch or dinner buddies for one or both of these meals.

If interested, please email Dr. Lesley Cottrell at  lcottrell@hsc.wvu.edu. 

Help us recruit volunteers on campus.  Sign up today for more information. 

The faith community nursing program here at the WVU School of Nursing is in need of volunteers to help with developing lists of resources within communities across WV.  You can complete these hours from home or from the school. You can complete a max of 25 hours on this project.  Please reach out to Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Director of the faith community nursing program (asmothers@hsc.wvu.edu)

Seeking a volunteer that enjoys using various publishing platforms to edit and create recruitment newsletters and flyers to be posted and used for recruitment purposes.  Sign Up today for more information! Flexible schedule and remote opportunity.  

Hi everyone!!! Instead of making a new sign up for every event this year, we have decided to make a sign up where you can log your hours for every event. Read the instructions below to learn how to log your hours!!

1. Sign into your Iserve account 

2. Click the iserve link that is found in the emails and the group me page.

3. Hit sign up located in the right hand corner 

4. Do not add anything to the response notes but do add your phone number 

5. Hit submit volunteer need response 

6. Click on your dashboard 

7. Click volunteer hours box 

8. Click add hours 

9. For volunteer need click the AED Spring 2024 option

10. Then fill in hours details and write in the description the event you did 

11. Hit submit and wait for it to be approved

We're looking for highly motivated and dependable individuals to assist with building our seedling inventory this Spring. Volunteers in this area will be expected to seed, maintain, water/fertilize, and transplant our edible and ornamental plant starts for the upcoming growing season.

Seedlings can quickly experience stress from excess or decreased temperature, moisture, and other factors, making it extremely important to keep a close eye and do daily checks either individually as a team, sometimes twice a day to ensure plant health. 

Volunteers or interns must have a dependable daily/weekly schedule, work well in team environments and commitment to timely completion of tasks. They should able to independently maintain healthy plant cultures in a greenhouse and outdoor setting. Must be able to follow directions, have an acceptable range of mobility, and be able to lift 20+ pounds in order to restock medias and complete other required tasks of the position.

Some training will be provided, and weekly checkins with WVUCFG faculty will be required. Volunteers and interns are also required to maintain a current Agricultural Worker Protection Standard certification, pass Environmental Health and Safety training, and follow all other University and Campus Food Garden policies and procedures. Produce Safety Alliance certification or other Food Safety handler training is a plus, but is not required. 

Volunteers/interns will be interviewed to assess qualifications and suitability for the position, and may be asked to provide credentials or references.

For more information, please contact campusfoodgarden@mail.wvu.edu or Nikki Byrne-Hoffman at cbyrne1@mail.wvu.edu

We are looking for experienced gardeners to lead Growing Season 2024 efforts at our Westover Urban Farm, Evansdale Garden, and First Presbyterian Church locations.

Less experienced or new gardeners should keep a look out for other volunteer postings.

Gardeners/farmers should be highly experienced in growing edible and ornamental plants. Produce Safety Alliance training is a huge plus, and other University farm worker and safety trainings will be required. Master Gardener certification is a huge plus, and we are able to assist you in fulfilling requirements for maintaining your certification. Food handlers training is also a plus!

Ability to lift and transport harvested produce to food pantry locations is a huge plus!

If interested, there are also opportunities to engage in youth and community development activities, like workshops, seminars, and other special events at the Urban Farm.

Responsibilities:

-Seedling care (watering, fertilizing, uppotting)

-Transplanting

-Regular garden maintenance (weeding, trellising, watering, amendments)

-Maintain plant and soil health, providing both preventative and reactive maintenance by identifying pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and site security issues and notifying leadership as soon as possible to remediate. 

-Maintenance of compost piles (turning, watering, monitoring temperature, adding waste, etc)

-Willingness to assist in general site maintenance to ability (mowing, weedeating, fence installation/repair, assistance with greenhouse operations, etc). 

This position may require heavy lifting, although as a social justice entity, we welcome all individuals of differing abilities and are willing to make accommodations, as needed. As an industrial site, this location may present challenges to those experiencing limited mobility, so we appreciate notification of any accommodations you may need and discussion in advance. 

Interested parties may contact campusfoodgarden@mail.wvu.edu and Nikki Byrne-Hoffman at cbyrne1@mail.wvu.edu for additional information. 

The College of Creative Arts is looking for volunteer ushers to enhance the patron experience for performances, presentations and special events. Ushers arrive before the venue opens to the public to receive their assignment for the day and any special training needed. Then, under the direction of the house manager, ushers greet guests, scan tickets, help patrons to their seats, answer questions, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all in attendance.

To view the available ushering slots and to sign up to usher events, visit the CCA Ushering Registration page.

For questions, contact Jamie.Whoolery@mail.wvu.edu.

Self-Guided Volunteering

A place for WVU PAWS members to submit hours for any volunteering they do at any animal shelter in the area. 

In order to receive approved volunteer hours and event points, all volunteers must be registered WVU PAWS members on WVUENGAGE, and have paid their dues for the Fall 2025 semester. 

Members will receive

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via iServe, via email at wvupaws@gmail.com, or via social media!

Helping at the PCYC after school program.

The Moonlight Market is seeking persons able to place event cards in stores, businesses, offices, restaurants, etc. in and around Morgantown. This can be done around your current schedule and in the areas that are convenient for you. 

We have an ongoing need for help with the running club.

Looking for community service opportunities for a great cause? Sign Up today to be an Amedisys Hospice Volunteer.  Remote and in-person opportunities are available with a flexible schedule. 

Please register for this so you can track your hours!

Pre-Med Club Only!!

Hi, pre-meds!

This is where you're going to track your hours for our high school mini health lessons. 

Every meeting that you attend and each time you go to the high school for the lessons, you can track the hours you earn here.

Thank you for your help!

Volunteers will help set up and take flags and signs down in various locations.  Set up is at 7:30 am and take down is at 9:00 pm everyday. Downtown set up will be on Monday & Tuesday, Health Science's on Wednesday, and Evansdale on Thursday and Friday.

Volunteers needed for Charity Week events, including: "Movie Night, Food Sale, Dodgeball, Speaker Event, Pickleball/Soccer tournament, and Calligraphy Night.

Help put together a monthly newsletter.

This volunteer opportunity is for students interested in volunteering for the WVU Clinical Law Program. Students will be trained before volunteering. Volunteer duties include answering the phone, filing, scanning old files, copying, sending letters, and more. 

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. 

In addition to signing up for this opportunity on iServe, please also email Angie Haught directly about this opportunity at Angie.Haught@mail.wvu.edu. 

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.

We introduce the Red Cross and the Red Cross Service Club to new and existing members. We will be going over the semester calendar, offering upcoming opportunities for service, and teaching everyone how to log their hours.

We have a guest speaker joining us to talk about sickle cell anemia and preparing for our September 16th blood drive in the mountain lair!

Annual event here in Morgantown where local restaurants come to compete. Volunteers will help run the event, and more info will be given out at the meeting before.

In this meeting, we have a guest speaker here to talk to us about disaster relief. 

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.

9/15 Card Making

Donate/Volunteer at the RCSC sponsored drive in the Mountainlair

In this meeting, we will be making blankets! 

In this meeting, we will be collecting candy donations for track or treat and also deciding on our theme for the event. The sign-up for the event will also be posted to those interested in volunteering. We also have a guest speaker coming in to discuss disaster relief. 

This is for the Red Cross Club service members to log their hours for volunteering at the Trunk or Treat.

This is for Red Cross Service Club to log hours for donating to Holidays for Heros. 

4 items for 1 hour of service with a max of 2 hours.

Needed Items include:

Antiperspirant Deodorant, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb/Brush, razors, shaving cream, lip balm, socks, nail files and clippers, decks of cards, puzzle books like word searches, pens, and mechanical pencils. 

In today's meeting, we will be making cards for Holidays for Heros and discuss plans for packing bags for Holidays for Heros

In this meeting, we are packing bags for Holidays for Heroes at the Red Cross Office @ 5:30pm.

Final meeting of the semester! Kahoot with prizes! Wooo!

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! 

Writing letters for a local nursing home.

Delta Sigma Pi is hosting a donation drive to support the Rack Food Pantry at WVU and help local families meet essential needs this season. We’re collecting items from their official Wishlist to directly support residents in our Morgantown community. Brothers are encouraged to donate, spread the word, and make a meaningful impact together.

https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3KCI12NYZ86QR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_PUZ2BbEDRX69X

The Ronald McDonald House Morgantown is looking for volunteers to cook meals for our families. The Meals from the Heart program allows volunteers to use our double-sided kitchen to provide meals, either breakfast, lunch, or dinner for our families. Volunteers must provide all of the ingredients needed for the meal but are welcome to use the equipment in the kitchen. Meal prep can provide a variety of ideal experiences for volunteer groups of all ages. Whether you are seeking team building experience for employees, a learning experience for an eager scout troop or are just looking for an opportunity to give back in your community; Meals from the Heart can suit your needs.

1. All volunteers must be over the age of 13 and must sign a release waiver. 

2. Groups up to 8 are allowed

For more information or to schedule a date, please contact Jillian Bratton, the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, at jillian@rmhcpgh-mgtn.org or 304-322-2071.

If you are looking for reoccurring volunteer hours every week, look no further than the Ronald McDonald House Morgantown! We are searching for dedicated individuals to participate in our housewarming program. Volunteers are needed to help us take care of our house and our families! Some of the activities include:

1.      Cleaning family rooms and common spaces.

2.      Sorting and cleaning out the pantry and kitchen.

3.      Helping to organize various storage closets.

4.       Making welcome bags.

5.      Greeting guest families.

Volunteers are expected to work at least 15 hours a week and go through a short orientation before their first shift. Volunteer hours are available from 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week. All volunteers must reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Jillian Bratton, at jillian@rmhcpgh-mgtn.org or at 304-322-2071 for an application.

Additional Information:

1.      You must be above the age of 18 and must complete both an application and a criminal background check before signing up for a shift.

2.      Two-hour shifts equal two credit hours and if documentation is needed for a class or program, it must be signed by either the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator or the Family Services Director.

Ronald McDonald House Morgantown is looking for a group of volunteers to bring snacks or activities for our families! These events help alleviate stress and allow our families to spend time together outside of the hospital setting. Some of our events include movie nights, pamper parties, wellness activities, or craft nights. Family participation cannot be guaranteed but you will receive credit for your time regardless!

Additional Information:

1.      Volunteer groups should consist of 2 to 6 people. For more information on group sizing please contact Jillian Bratton, the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator.

2.      All volunteers must be over the age of 13 and submit a volunteer release form AND confidentiality agreement. If a minor, they must have an adult with them at all times.

3.      All Family Social Hour activities must be approved by the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator.

Interested groups should reach out to Jillian Bratton at jillian@rmhcpgh-mgtn.org or 304.322.2071.

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

To lead a Bible to study.

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

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

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

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

Volunteers needed to help organize activity supplies in storage.

We need dancers, musicians, actors to perform for our residents.  Great way to practice in front of grateful audince.

Also, have an interesting presentstion?  Come practice in front of our residents who love to learn.

A Poverty Simulation is a true-to-life role-playing experience for groups and organizations to experience first-hand the challenges, decisions, and life of someone in poverty. We are looking for volunteers who can help act out various institutions that groups and organizations will interact with during the simulation. 

Groups will be faced with daily decisions ranging from how to get the kids to school on time, find or maintain employment, visit the assistance office or church, pay your bills, and keep a roof over your head...all in the span of a few hours. Each 15 minute period of time accounts for exactly one week, and within that week and the three that follow, groups will learn what poverty really looks like and how it can impact every daily decision to be made. 

Poverty Simulations are thought provoking and lead to powerful conversations, and they help us all realize that it takes a community to end poverty.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following parts of the poverty simulation: portraying a community service entity. Our simulations portray people interacting with housing agencies, financial institutions, schools, community health centers, and infrastructure providers. Our volunteer actors will be briefed on their role in the hour prior to the event with instructions on how to effectively act out their part. 

Your time commitment for this opportunity is 3 hours. All simulations will occur at the WVU Health Sciences Center.  More information will be provided to you via email 1 week prior to the simulation. We thank you in advance for your time and commitment!

A Poverty Simulation is a true-to-life role-playing experience for groups and organizations to experience first-hand the challenges, decisions, and life of someone in poverty. We are looking for volunteers who can help act out various institutions that groups and organizations will interact with during the simulation. 

Groups will be faced with daily decisions ranging from how to get the kids to school on time, find or maintain employment, visit the assistance office or church, pay your bills, and keep a roof over your head...all in the span of a few hours. Each 15 minute period of time accounts for exactly one week, and within that week and the three that follow, groups will learn what poverty really looks like and how it can impact every daily decision to be made. 

Poverty Simulations are thought provoking and lead to powerful conversations, and they help us all realize that it takes a community to end poverty.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following parts of the poverty simulation: portraying a community service entity. Our simulations portray people interacting with housing agencies, financial institutions, schools, community health centers, and infrastructure providers. Our volunteer actors will be briefed on their role in the hour prior to the event with instructions on how to effectively act out their part. 

Your time commitment for this opportunity is 3 hours. All simulations will occur at the WVU Health Sciences Center.  More information will be provided to you via email 1 week prior to the simulation. We thank you in advance for your time and commitment!

A Poverty Simulation is a true-to-life role-playing experience for groups and organizations to experience first-hand the challenges, decisions, and life of someone in poverty. We are looking for volunteers who can help act out various institutions that groups and organizations will interact with during the simulation. 

Groups will be faced with daily decisions ranging from how to get the kids to school on time, find or maintain employment, visit the assistance office or church, pay your bills, and keep a roof over your head...all in the span of a few hours. Each 15 minute period of time accounts for exactly one week, and within that week and the three that follow, groups will learn what poverty really looks like and how it can impact every daily decision to be made. 

Poverty Simulations are thought provoking and lead to powerful conversations, and they help us all realize that it takes a community to end poverty.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following parts of the poverty simulation: portraying a community service entity. Our simulations portray people interacting with housing agencies, financial institutions, schools, community health centers, and infrastructure providers. Our volunteer actors will be briefed on their role in the hour prior to the event with instructions on how to effectively act out their part. 

Your time commitment for this opportunity is 3 hours. All simulations will occur at the WVU Health Sciences Center.  More information will be provided to you via email 1 week prior to the simulation. We thank you in advance for your time and commitment!

A Poverty Simulation is a true-to-life role-playing experience for groups and organizations to experience first-hand the challenges, decisions, and life of someone in poverty. We are looking for volunteers who can help act out various institutions that groups and organizations will interact with during the simulation. 

Groups will be faced with daily decisions ranging from how to get the kids to school on time, find or maintain employment, visit the assistance office or church, pay your bills, and keep a roof over your head...all in the span of a few hours. Each 15 minute period of time accounts for exactly one week, and within that week and the three that follow, groups will learn what poverty really looks like and how it can impact every daily decision to be made. 

Poverty Simulations are thought provoking and lead to powerful conversations, and they help us all realize that it takes a community to end poverty.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following parts of the poverty simulation: portraying a community service entity. Our simulations portray people interacting with housing agencies, financial institutions, schools, community health centers, and infrastructure providers. Our volunteer actors will be briefed on their role in the hour prior to the event with instructions on how to effectively act out their part. 

Your time commitment for this opportunity is 3 hours. All simulations will occur at the WVU Health Sciences Center.  More information will be provided to you via email 1 week prior to the simulation. We thank you in advance for your time and commitment!

Salam alaykum, this is the iServe link to sign up for the iftar volunteering on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday (girls only on Sunday). For this event you will be tasked with coming early at about 6 and help set up the food, help serve the food, and help clean up after. If you volunteer please contact the community service chair Ryan Stackpole (304)-963-2159 and please send your name and what time you volunteered so that the hours are added. JAK

Location: 434 Harding St
Morgantown, WV 26505
United States

Weekly Masjid Clean up every Wednesday and Thursday 

Clean Up for the weekly Friday Prayer! Volunteers are needed every Wednesday and Thursday to clean up the mosque. If you sign up to volunteer, text Ryan Stackpole (MSA board member) (+304-963-2159) for an explanation of your task and the times you can come to the mosque. Thank you for stepping up, Jazaka Allah Khair. May Allah reward you and accept your good deeds!

Help with cutting and folding weekly programs and mailings, as well as greeting people entering the church and helping the communications director manage incoming phone calls. 

Volunteer will assist and/or teach children ages 4-10. Lessons and crafts will be provided. Volunteers will complete Safe Sanctuaries training prior to being placed with children.

Suncrest United Methodist Church is seeking a creative and enthusiastic West Virginia University student to join our team as a Social Media & Marketing Coordinator Volunteer. This part-time volunteer position (8-10 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and community engagement while supporting the church’s mission to connect with and serve the Morgantown community. 

The ideal candidate is a motivated student with a passion for storytelling, social media, and fostering community connections.

Key Responsibilities:

Website Management: Maintain and update the Suncrest United Methodist Church website to ensure it remains welcoming, informative, and reflective of current church activities, events, and ministries.

Social Media Content Creation & Management: Develop and post engaging content across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), to celebrate church events, share community outreach efforts, and promote upcoming opportunities.

Church App Updates: Regularly update the church’s mobile app with relevant content, including event schedules, sermons, and community announcements to enhance user engagement.

Marketing & Outreach: Collaborate with church staff to create and distribute marketing materials (digital and print) that highlight church programs, community service initiatives, and special events.

Community Engagement: Use social media to foster connections with the Morgantown community, including WVU students, by sharing inspiring stories, event invitations, and updates about the church’s role in the community.

Analytics & Reporting: Monitor social media engagement and website traffic to assess the effectiveness of content and suggest improvements to increase outreach.

Qualifications:

Current student at West Virginia University, preferably in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field.

Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X) and a keen interest in digital marketing trends.

Basic knowledge of website management tools (e.g., WordPress or similar platforms) or willingness to learn.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for creative storytelling.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a faith-based environment.

Graphic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools) are a plus.

Passion for community engagement and alignment with the mission of Suncrest United Methodist Church.

Schedule:

Hours: 8-10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments. Some evening or weekend availability may be needed for events.

Location: Hybrid (on-site at Suncrest United Methodist Church in Morgantown, WV, and remote work as needed).

Why Join Us?

This internship is a fantastic opportunity for a WVU student to build a professional portfolio, gain practical marketing experience, and make a meaningful impact in the Morgantown community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team at Suncrest United Methodist Church, contributing to a welcoming and vibrant faith community while developing skills in social media, marketing, and digital content creation.

Join us in sharing the light of Suncrest United Methodist Church with Morgantown and beyond!

Looking to boost your resume? Join Mountaineerthon! We are a campus organization who is committed to raising money for WVU Children's Hosptial. Come to our weekly meetings every Tuesday in Oglebay room 107 at 6pm. These meetings are usually around an hour long. Sign up for Mountaineerthon while you're there. The more you participate the more community service hours you can earn.

For more information contact Brailey at bjg00002@mix.wvu.edu

We are looking for tutors in our 9th/10th grade technical writing class as well as our Pre-Algebra Class.  If you feel competent in either area, please volunteer below.

Both classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00.

West Virginia Academy is looking for an afterschool coach for our PreK through 5th graders.  We want to offer a sports class to help our youngest scholars get active and moving afterschool.  If you are interested, please sign up below.

We are flexible on when these classes are offered but afterschool is from 3:00 - 5:30 on weekdays.

Mountaineers are always on the move — but even a few minutes can make a big difference! Service on the Gooooo! at the CCE gives WVU students a quick and easy way to give back between classes. Whether you’ve got five minutes or fifteen, you can stop in, complete a hands-on project, and leave knowing you’ve helped strengthen your community. No sign-ups, no long commitments — just simple, feel-good service that shows what it means to be a Mountaineer who cares.

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. 

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.

Preparing crafts for the rooms, assisting with materials for lesson plans, general office duties 

We would like assistance in building a web page and assistance with making our social media look presentable. 

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!

Looking for experienced or inexperienced bike mechanics, anyone willing to learn or just help out and arrange things, get parts, clean bikes, general help. 

The CED serves as a bridge between the university and community to meet the needs of people with disabilities through research, education and service. To help meet these needs the CED educates students, families and professionals on best practices. Education and training is provided through one on one consultations, group trainings, academic coursework and mentoring.

The CED works to train students who will be working in the field of disabilities or health related careers to build a workforce that is knowledgeable about how best to serve individuals with disabilities and their families. Providing continuing education to those already in the workforce is equally important and the CED provides many professional development opportunities across the state.

The CED and many of its programs have training components related to their area of expertise. Visit the Training page linked below to learn more: https://cedwvu.org/education/

These training opportunities could be counted as service hours if approved before the training event. 

Contact Dr. Lesley Cottrell at lcottrell@hsc.wvu.edu if interested in assisting or participating in a training.

Looking for a place to earn observation hours for a clinical placement? Interested in how professionals support the individualized needs of diverse families? Want to see the innerworkings of an interdisciplinary team? Looking for an in-person learning experience with feeding and swallowing?

We welcome students to observe our Feeding and Swallowing Clinic. In fact, we have multiple students involved in clinic each week. Students here at Feeding Clinic represent a variety of majors including speech pathology, social work, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, pharmacy, law, education, counseling, nursing, psychology, and early intervention. During clinic, licensed mentors from SLP, OT, Psych, Social Work, Law, and Dietetics work together as a team to provide feeding assessments and needs assessments.

If you are interested in observing at Feeding Clinic, you will need to complete a registration form, HIPAA training, and Media Consent Form. Once you register via iServe, we will make the required documentation available to you.  

Contact: Dr. Cassie Miller at ccorbett@hsc.wvu.edu  

Share your video and computer skills:  Camera, Streaming, and/or PowerPoint operation at Spruce Street United Methodist Church during Sunday worship services (10:45 a.m. to Noon). Camera operators capture live camera footage during the service. Previous experience in audio/video equipment control is preferred but is not required as training will be provided. PowerPoint operators follow the bulletin and cues from speakers and accompanists. Reliable, responsible individuals are necessary. We accommodate student schedules (university holidays).

Need job experience, but short on time? Spruce Street United Methodist Church needs only a few hours of light office help on Wednesday and Thursday mornings (11 a.m. to 1 p.m., flexible, but before 1 p.m.) with editing, copying, and paperwork; tidying the seating areas for worship on Sunday; possible software duties (Word and PowerPoint). We need dependable assistance, but will work around university holidays.

Calling Monongalia County community members who want to make a difference in the lives of local children and families! 

United Way Family Resource Network
Vision: The United Way Family Resource Network (UWFRN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Monongalia County’s children and families.

Mission: Encouraging and empowering our local community through parent leadership, community awareness, capacity building, and cooperative planning to create resilient and sustainable families in Monongalia County.

FRNs represent an important partnership between state government and local communities to identify current needs and develop an implementation plan to meet them. UWFRN serves as a primary coordinating and planning body for Monongalia County’s community service system. Rather than providing direct services, the UWFRN performs several important roles impacting children and families:
-Identifies community needs and gaps in services
-Builds community capacity to address identified needs
-Promotes public awareness regarding policies and issues

Goals
1. UWFRN will ensure that Monongalia County children and families have the necessary knowledge and resources to become or maintain stability.
2. UWFRN will ensure that Monongalia County children and families are safe and sustained.
3. UWFRN will ensure that Monongalia County children and families are educated toward the reduction of alcohol, drug, and tobacco misuse.
4. UWFRN will ensure that Monongalia County children and families are able to maintain positive nutritional behaviors impacting the health and wellness of our count.

UWFRN Advisory Board Members will:
1. As an Advisory member you must meet the needs of the people you serve (if applicable).
2. Advisory members, acting as a group, create the goals and action plan the program manager will implement and achieve.
3. Advisory members must ensure that their organization has adequate finances and that money is spent responsibly.
4. Advisory members must play an active role in supporting the program and the manager.
5. Advisory members, acting as the team, shall have a long-term written plan for the future of the program.
6. Advisory members shall attend board meetings and actively participate in service and at program events throughout the year.

We meet once a quarter on the first Tuesday of the month in the afternoon virtually. Advisory members must also attend the Mon County Family Resource Network Monthly Meeting. More info about that schedule can be found here on our Humanitix page. 

Community members who are interested in applying can respond to the notice here on VolunteerMPC and send an email to Family Resource Network Manager at frn@unitedwaympc.org expressing interest. 

The Morgantown Public Library is looking for a Dungeon Master for our Teen Dungeons & Dragons meetings starting in April. Our D&D sessions generally meet every other Monday evening from 5:00-7:00pm.

We need a volunteer who is:

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 (ACTIVELY RECRUITING)

-Stocking harm reduction room, assembling kits, copying forms. Behind the scenes work for LIGHT Project. (If you would prefer to work directly with clients, you must complete this training: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAAAC29A4FAC25-44816039-milan before you can claim shifts. You can also email the Harm Reduction Director with any questions at mwood@mphealthright.org)

Friendship House Volunteer Hours- Wellness in Recovery Cold Shelter 

-Assisting in handling client needs (handing out clothing, cold weather supplies, food, etc.)

Clinic Volunteer Hours 

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

General Volunteer Hours

-Assist with general office, cleaning, organizational, and clerical duties

Mental Health Volunteer Hours

-Assist with Mental Health supports

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 with whatever project or goal is set for the day: hanging & sorting clothing, data entry, bagging bread/produce, getting special needs, cleaning, front desk registration, food pantry, career closets, etc. 

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 9 am-4 pm; Friday, 9 am-2 pm. Hours are flexible as needed/classes dictate.

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 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.        

General help around the office, including:

-processing fabric for an upcoming event 

-administrative tasks 

-assisting the FRN with program development 

-other duties as assigned

Let's Grow Mountaineers!

These volunteer positions are responsible for weekly maintenance of WVU Campus Garden areas (on the WVU Campus on the Evansdale campus or at the Westover Greenhouse location) and at the First Presbyterian Church Food Donation Garden on Spruce Street/Forest Avenue. The WVU Campus and FPC Garden network grows food for local food pantries and food insecure individuals in Monongalia County.

Needs will fluctuate with growing season. All skill levels are invited to apply!  No experience is necessary, and students are especially encouraged to apply. WVU Extension Master Gardener program participants will be able to earn course credit at these locations. 

Positions are available largely during Spring, Summer, and early Fall months (eg: Late February to late November).

Volunteers will provide a variety of garden-related tasks, including but not limited to:

-Plant Care, including watering and pest/disease management

-Preparing and maintaining soils, including mixing compost, shoveling, and lifting heavy bags

-Assisting with building or modifying garden beds and trellising structures

-Applying fertilizers and other soil amendments

-Harvesting fruits and vegetables

-Deliveries to local food pantries, when needed

Garden volunteers may be asked to work special garden events, including those surrounding special harvests and garden-based learning workshops.  

Please note that most of these activities can be physically demanding. Volunteers will be required to provide their own personal safety protection and perform volunteer functions at their own risk.  Best efforts will be made to provide activities for volunteers who may need accommodation. Other positions are also available, including graphics design and public relations, grant writing, workshop volunteers and leaders, student advocates, and special event staff.

Any questions should be directed to Nikki Byrne-Hoffman at cbyrne1@mail.wvu.edu