Volunteer Needs From: WVU Center for Community Engagement

Install reflective dots to prevent bird strikes on windows.   Windows are the biggest killer of birds in North America.  

film installation video is HERE!    https://youtu.be/AAZWeyd-Aqw

Collisions are most commonly caused by the reflective characteristics of glass. Because the outside of glass reflects the environment around it, birds do not recognize it as a barrier. The birds see the reflected environment, such as trees and sky, and collide with the glass assuming it is a clear flight path. Any window, large or small can be a killer.  CollidEscape is applied to the outside of a window so as to disrupt the reflection off the outside surface that birds perceive as a continuation of their environment.

Birds are frequently killed in these collisions or are stunned, only to die of internal injuries later. It is estimated that one billion birds die as a result of window collisions every year in the United States alone.

Reduce collisions with a CollidEscape High-Performance product.

PATTERNS 

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

We are stepping into the future to better serve our neighbors and our communities. We are looking for passionate individuals to help register our neighbors using our new app at our mobile food pantries in Gilmer, Raleigh, and Doddridge counties. 

2025 Dates listed at end of description by county.

Mountaineer Food Bank holds Mobile Pantries across the state! A mobile pantry is a drive thru style food distribution, that serves our neighbors quickly and efficiently. Prior to receiving food, each household must be registered (signed-up). Shifting from using repetitive paper forms, the registration process is going digital! Using a tablet, we ask and enter in the neighbor's basic information. When they return in the future, we are able to search for them effortlessly and verify their information or make changes if needed.

**Training is REQUIRED to help with the registration process. Training can be done in person or via email.**   

Registering Volunteers will be using a tablet / smart device, speaking to people in vehicles, entering basic information into our secure database, and walking / standing for periods of time.   

These events happen OUTSIDE, please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Water is provided.

Doddridge County ​2 Locations: Volunteers arrive at 8:30am

Doddridge County Park ​ Distribution Time: 10am - 11:30am ​ Dates: 3/12 | 5/14 | 9/10 | 11/12​​​​ ​

Doddridge High School ​ Distribution Time: 10am - 11:30am ​ Dates: 7/9

Gilmer County ​: Volunteers arrive at 8:30am

Sue Morris Sports Complex Distribution​ Time: 10am - 11:30am ​ Dates: 2/4 | 5/6 | 9/2 | 11/4

Raleigh County : Volunteers arrive at 8:30am

Linda K. Epling Stadium Distribution Time: 10am - 11:30am ​ Dates: 1/29 | 3/19 | 5/21 | 7/23 | 9/17 | 11/26

For more information you can reach out to Lilly Hoover at lhoover@mountaineerfoodbank.org

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with MFB! 

Step Up to Support Foster Youth: Volunteer with EDIFY

At KVC West Virginia, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. That’s why we created the EDIFYProgram, a unique initiative that provides mentorship, academic support, and encouragement to foster youth in grades 3-7. These resilient students often fall behind due to the unpredictable nature of foster care, including frequent school changes that disrupt their learning and instability. With your help, we can change that.

Why We Need You

The EDIFY Program pairs volunteers with foster youth to offer academic support. As a college student, your knowledge across various subjects makes you well-qualified to help these students succeed. Many of our students require assistance with foundational skills in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, and your support can help them catch up, build confidence, and reach their potential.

What You’ll Do

As a volunteer, you will meet virtually with a student 1-2 times weekly for one-hour sessions. Your responsibilities will include:

Fully Supported Volunteering

EDIFY is 100% virtual, and volunteers will receive training and ongoing support to feel confident and comfortable in their roles. Volunteers will complete a quick background check through the West Virginia Department of Human Services as part of the onboarding process. This simple step helps ensure a safe and supportive environment for volunteers and students.

This Is Your Chance to Make a Difference

By volunteering with EDIFY, you are helping foster youth succeed academically and giving them hope for a brighter future. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in education and mentorship while making a meaningful impact.

The Raleigh County Family Support Center invites you to make a difference in the lives of local youth by volunteering at our Youth Drop-In Center. ​

Our center offers a safe and supportive environment where young individuals can engage in life skills workshops, artistic endeavors, and recreational activities. Currently, the center operates on Mondays and Tuesdays, with plans to expand hours in the coming months.​

We welcome volunteers to lead activities, share skills, or simply be a supportive presence for the youth. Your involvement can have a lasting impact on our community's young people.​

To learn more about this opportunity or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact us at (681) 539-0370. ​

Join us in empowering the next generation—become a volunteer today!

Join Us in Making a Difference – Volunteer for Preston Mobile Food Distribution!

Volunteers are the heart of the Preston Mobile Food Distribution, where we unite to provide vital support to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Your time and effort can create a lasting impact in our community!

Why Volunteer?

Volunteer Roles Include:

Important Details:

Your dedication means the world to our community. If you have any questions or need more information, reach out to Tammy at coordinator@foodforpreston.org or 304-276-9447 (call or text).

Thank you for being a part of the solution – we can’t wait to see you there!

Students who would like to experience service through presenting to donate blood will have the opportunity to earn two (2) community service hours. If a student is not eligible to donate, they will be given the opportunity to volunteer at that site for the same number of hours.  

To schedule your lifesaving appointment, follow link:  

https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=RTgkFnQCcgl26UO0nUfhbpZVWtnbuuww5N/P3ScyUCg= 

After you have signed up to donate blood on iserve follow this link to schedule an appointment for this blood drive: Please contact Rachel Bennett at 412-736-5506 or rbennett@vitalant.org for further information and to schedule your appointment.

This blood drive will be held in the MountainLair/Blue Ballroom 2nd floor

The REVELxp team seeks team players & self-starters who are excited to be a part of executing elite fan experiences during our tailgates.

Duties and responsibilities:

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. 

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:

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.

The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce the launch of our campaign, "Build the Bounce," in celebration of our 20th anniversary. Our goal is to raise $100,000 throughout the year 2025. This campaign emphasizes the resilience of children who have faced abuse, neglect, and other traumas, highlighting their ability to "bounce back" with the right support and resources.

As a unique feature of the "Build the Bounce" campaign, the Kangaroo Klub invites supporters to take a leap in fundraising efforts. By completing one of our designated fundraiser sheets—either a calendar fundraiser or a kangaroo fundraising sheet where each kangaroo represents a donation milestone —you can join the exclusive ranks of the Kangaroo Klub. These fundraising sheets range from $100 to $1,000.

How to participate for volunteer hours:

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.

Volunteers are needed for an opportunity at Hazel's House of Hope at 20 Scott Ave, Morgantown, WV. If the doors are locked upon arrival in the morning or you need assistance getting to the desk, please call Captain Dennis Smith at 404-790-2350.

Volunteer duties include: 

Upon entering the main entrance of Hazel's House of Hope you will see a concierge desk off to the right-hand side which is where you will be stationed for the shift. Should you have any questions on site please ask Maureen the Business Manager or other staff at Hazel's House of Hope.

Volunteers are welcome to do homework, use personal computers/cell phones, read books, eat, or other interests approved by staff to help pass the time while working the shift. The volunteer will be expected to assist patrons upon entry. 

Please remember that this is a professional environment serving the community, so we ask that you dress appropriately and refrain from bringing pets.

If the doors are locked upon arrival in the morning or you need assistance getting to the desk, please call Captain Dennis Smith at 404-790-2350.

 For any additional questions please contact frn@unitedwaympc.org.

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

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. 

Join the Children and Family Leadership Council and help shape a better future for Monongalia County. This is your chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals to protect and strengthen families and make a difference in the lives of local children.

Vision: 

Children and Family Leadership envisions Monongalia County as a county where all families are sustained, all children grow up free from abuse and neglect, all parents and caregivers have the knowledge and support needed to raise healthy children, and all communities promote the overall well-being of children through sound policies and systemic approach to keep them safe.

Mission:

Children and Family Leadership Council strives to be the vehicle of change in preventing child abuse and neglect, building awareness and understanding of the importance of early development to the future success of children, supporting and/or initiating public and private collaborations that improve and/or expand the current range of services for children and families.

Children and Family Leadership Strategic Objectives:

Early Childhood Education Partnerships- a collaborative effort to identify develop and implement responsive services to young children and families.

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness- increase awareness of the protective factors that contribute to healthy families, effective parenting, and prevention of child maltreatment.

Success by Six Initiative- a systematic approach to educate and increase awareness about the importance of early brain development.

The council is made up of local agency representatives and Monongalia County community members. We meet about once a month virtually to plan for events. Each cycle consists of about six in-person events outside of planning meetings which have historically included community baby showers, in-person training for the community, and more.

Council members ideally will participate in at least 75% of meetings and events.  

Contact our Family Resource Network Manager at frn@unitedwaympc.org with any questions. 

HOPE Counselors are compassionate, kind-hearted, mature,
outgoing, and proactive. They have a significant impact
on a participant’s experience in year-round Pathways programs. They nurture close relations with participants, they are often the cheerleaders in the lives of
youth participants, and provide mentorship and guidance.

Recruitment for HOPE Counselors is year-round. We ask volunteers to committ to a minimum of 20 hours which includes required training and at least four Pathways mentorship events.  Volunteers may also assist with planning and preparation of Pathways activities. Our next volunteer training will occur in March and Pathways programming begins in April 2025. 

In 2026 HOPE Counselors will participate in overnight camp.

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.

ALL WVU STUDENTS WHO DONATE OR ATTEMPT TO DONATE BLOOD RECEIVE TWO SERVICE HOURS FOR THEIR DONATION.

Blood Drive Held at: Morgantown Red Cross Office - Training Room (1299 Pineview Drive - 3rd Fl)

FOR THOSE DONATING BLOOD:

AFTER YOU SIGN UP HERE, YOU MUST GO TO https://www.redcrossblood.org/ TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO DONATE BLOOD. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY WALK-INS (THOUGH PLEASE TRY. WE JUST WANT TO BE COURTEOUS OF YOUR TIME AND OTHER DONORS).

*If you can, please complete a rapid pass (www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass) the day of the drive to make your experience quicker.*

BLOOD DRIVES ARE AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE. To ensure safety we are taking the following measures at every blood drive:

 If you have any other questions, please call/text/email:

Mitchell Short

Donor Recruitment Account Manager

American Red Cross Blood Services in North Central WV

Cell: 304-266-4989

Email: Mitchell.Short@redcross.org

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. 

Without dedicated volunteers, the West Virginia Botanic Garden would not be where it is today. The variety of volunteer opportunities provides something for everyone, and every helping hand is greatly appreciated. Fill out a short online application to get started. Let us know your interests and availability, and you will be contacted by our Volunteer Coordinator.

https://www.wvbg.org/volunteer/

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTc1NzQ5

Here are a few examples of our opportunities:

Garden Keepers meet on Thursday mornings during the busy season, and help to weed and maintain planting beds.

Hosts provide information and greater access to the Garden’s weekend visitors. Greet, meet, inform, and orient visitors from near and far. Weekend shifts are 10 a.m.-1:00pm and 2:00-5:00 p.m. Mentoring and guidelines are provided.

Lend a hand at the WVBG. Projects may include preparing, planting, or transplanting in new or existing gardens, pruning, invasive plant removal, and other hands-on projects. Join us on your own or contact us to organize a group work-day.

Program & walk volunteers help with tasks like signing-in attendees on a tablet, introducing the WVBG and the speaker, answering WVBG related questions, and assisting as needed. Training will be provided. Also, if you're a natural leader - feel free to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with WVBG visitors by become a Group Tour Leader, Educational/Interpretive Walk Leader, or Children’s Program Leader. If you have a specific skill, you could lead an Educational Workshop.

Work with our site director on a variety of more rigorous maintenance and building projects throughout the year.

Help us make each WVBG event a success. As part of an event committee you can assist with planning, including choosing activities, publicizing the event, organizing food, etc. You can also help during the event by running activities, organizing crowds, serving food, event set up and take down, and more.

Help the WVBG grow with financial support. Fund-raising may include production of materials for potential donors, making phone calls, and organizing fund-raising events and activities. Grant writing may include researching and identifying potential funders, as well as assistance with application organization and preparation.

Provide assistance with projects and ongoing WVBG administration. This could include organizing mailings, compiling information, writing and sending correspondence, updating databases, making plant labels, assisting with volunteer coordination, and other tasks as needed.

Position is by invitation only. This position will support the Ridge Way Farm's agriculture initiative through assistance with task such as study design, data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation. 

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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!

Please register for this so you can track your hours!

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.

Seeking a volunteer that is willing to travel to Preston County and provide companionship to our patients and families in the neighboring county.  Schedule is very flexible.  Any availability to go would be appreciated, could be once a month or once a week.  Kingwood, Wv is approximately 17 miles from Morgantown. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with kiddos while working on your skills or in need of hours in your field -- We are looking for individuals that can help in the areas of Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. Hours of our school are 8am - 2:15pm.  We have a total of 9 students, several in need of working with a speech therapist, and several for physical and occupational therapy.

The Preston County Youth Center  (PCYC) has established a Micro School. We are looking for tutors in reading, math, and writing, just to give our kiddos a little extra help. We are looking at a time frame of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The kids are in school from 8 am to 2:15pm.  We would love to have tutors come in and help out if possible.

For EXPH students ONLY to volunteer to:

--assist with the yearly dancer assessment

--assist with other outreach events

Students who would like to experience service through presenting to donate blood will have the opportunity to earn two (2) community service hours. If a student is not eligible to donate, they will be given the opportunity to volunteer at that site for the same number of hours.  

To schedule your lifesaving appointment, follow link:  

https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=RTgkFnQCcgl26UO0nUfhbs+Kpb+rj7CTwyu1MCnG5F8=

After you have signed up to donate blood on iserve follow this link to schedule an appointment for this blood drive: Please contact Rachel Bennett at 412-736-5506 or rbennett@vitalant.org for further information and to schedule your appointment.

This blood drive will be held in the MountainLair/Blue Ballroom 2nd floor

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. 

We need help manning our front desk! This position is pretty low key - bring a book or your laptop, and welcome folks when they come to visit our gallery. We are located downtown, on High Street in the Historic Post Office.

Helping at the PCYC after school program.

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).

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.  

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!

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. 

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.

Seeking volunteers interested in interviewing hospice patients about their lives and writing a brief summary of the interview with an accompanying poster.  Poster to include write up and pictures, clipart, etc. from interview. Can be done remotely and on own schedule.

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  

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

In need of students to volunteer at the student health center in Beckley.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU is seeking a volunteer to teach an introductory course on American Sign Language to a group of older adults.

An affiliate of the School of Public Health, OLLI at WVU is a membership organization that offers non-credit courses in a wide variety of topics, designed for adults 50 years and older, simply for the joy of learning.  Classes are offered in-person at the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown and/or on Zoom. Scheduling is flexible.

For more information, visit https://olliatwvu.org/teach-for-olli/ or contact the OLLI office at 304-293-1793

Data Driven WV provides students with real-world data analytics and cybersecurity experience to enhance their education and build a more competitive resume. Using projects from organizations across the state and region, students solve problems under the mentorship of alumni, faculty and staff. These projects allow students to:

Data Driven WV is currently seeking volunteer Experiential Learners for several service projects. We are looking for tech-savvy WVU students who can commit at least 5 hours a week during the semester. Students should express interest using the Student Interest Form.

We are always looking for help! Please contact us to find out if you'd like to join us.

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. 

Seeking a volunteer to make Welcome phone calls to newly admitted hospice patients and families.  The call will be a scripted brief check in a few days after admission to make sure they have the local office contact information and see if they need anything at this time.

Looking for volunteers interested in making once a week companionship calls to hospice patients and families.  Calls provide socialization while ensuring families have all their needs met prior to the weekend.  Volunteers will make 12-15 calls per week. Calls can be made remotely from anywhere and based on your own personal schedules. Easy way to earn volunteer hours! Sign up today. 

In need of callers for multiple offices:

Currently looking for volunteers to call for our Evansville, Indiana office and Richmond, Indiana office along with offices in West Virginia and Ohio

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  

Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley has a wide array of volunteer opportunities available to students, staff, and community members in or around the Charleston, WV, area. All volunteers are required to complete a training with us, which is now available fully online allowing you to take the training at your own pace, on your own schedule. 

The link to that training is here: https://fiagkv-training.thinkific.com/courses/volunteer-orientation

On-boarded volunteers have the ability to self-schedule, affording them great flexibility in choosing how and when to serve. 

Seeking Volunteers that enjoy making origami art that could be given to hospice patients.  Supplies will be provided. 

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.

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!

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU (OLLI) offers classes, events, and social opportunities designed for adults 50 and older. We are located in the Mountaineer Mall on Green Bag Road.

We are seeking a volunteer skilled in the use of Apple products to teach OLLI members how to use their iPhones and iPads. Some teaching materials can be provided!

Scheduling is flexible.

OLLI classes are free from tests or grades; this is learning for the joy of it!

Instructors experience the joy of teaching students who are enthusiastic, engaged, and eager to learn.

We are looking for an individual passionate about photography to help us document our classes and events at the Monongalia Arts Center. We want to use these images in promotional materials as well as have a visual record of our year of programming.

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!!

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.

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

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

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

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. 

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. 

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

The volunteer will improve the quality of sketches scanned from the journals of George Bird Evans.   The sketches will be enhanced for use in publications.   

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

Seeking volunteer to help with activities or visit patients. 

Make your own schedule. 

Sign up today for more information! 

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

We are always looking for volunteers to become Bigs. 

Starting in January 2024 you may experience a longer-than-usual delay when contacting us. We will be experiencing some staffing changes, but hope to resolve the gap in service as quickly as possible.

Time required is a minimum of 4 hours per month.

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.     

This an excellent volunteer opportunity for counseling, social work, and psychology students who would love the experience of working with children of different ages. All majors are considered. Volunteers will receive training, undergo a background check, and agree to attend peer-support group meetings twice a month on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 (dinner provided). Our kids love college students.  Volunteers make a difference in our kids' lives!

West Virginia Grief Center is a non-profit organization and provides grief support to children and families of all ages who have lost loved ones.  This is a meaningful volunteer opportunity that will make a difference in the life of a child as well as your own. Volunteers will receive training and work in pairs with children on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of each month. Volunteers will need to to be available from 5:30 to 7:30 on the Thursday nights of service.  Volunteers will need to be able to transport themselves to the 361 Scott Ave location which uses the Morgantown Church of Christ building on these evenings.  Dinner is provided for volunteers as well as the families that evening as well. A background check will be done as well to provide for the safety of our children.

Lead art classes for children or adults

Conversations to Remember's virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. These residents have been suffering from isolation, and you could really brighten their days just by speaking with them. We provide training about the best ways to interact with the seniors, as well as additional support throughout your service. Since these visits are virtual, you can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and allows more of your time to be spent volunteering, rather than commuting to the volunteering location. We provide this program free of charge to seniors across the country, and have students from around the country as well.

Typically, students volunteer 1-2 hours per week. Each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. We expect students to volunteer for approximately 16 weeks, so that they can build a friendship with the senior. This does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new seniors starting all the time, and train new volunteers weekly. Students are matched based on the times that they're available, with a senior who is available at the same time, and will have a regular, weekly appointment for their visit. Students wishing for more visits or other opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with different ways to volunteer, such as assisting us with our social media, call support, or outreach.

Please register to volunteer on our website, https://conversationstoremember.org

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!

Helping the Salvation Army with their Hot Meals Program.  Duties will be setting up, serving, and clean up.  

Monday – Saturday

11:00 - 12:30 p.m. (Brunch)

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Dinner)

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

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)

The Animal Friends Thrift Shoppe is in need of volunteers, starting now. Saturday coverage is especially low, but we also need help throughout the week. Proceeds from the Shoppe support our no-kill shelter, so it's very important that we're always up and running. 

Volunteer Duties

HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday 11-5 pm, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volunteers aren't required to pledge a certain amount of hours. Any time you can give is greatly appreciated!

Sign up on iServe AND text 304-290-0161 for more information. Texting is the quickest way to reach us!  We hope to see you soon!

Mountaineer Mall, 5000 Greenbag Road, Suite 10, Morgantown, WV 26501Animal 

Volunteer for ROTC associated service learning opportunities. Cadet can submit for volunteer hours for the following activities - color guard missions, stadium clean-up, career fair support and other activities outside of the normal ROTC requirements. 

Do you enjoy working with children?  We in need of volunteers for our 11am Sunday service to help with classes for kids ages 6 months-5th grade.  You must complete a background check that we will send to you before serving.  We look forward to working with you!

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.