Whether you’re looking to fill free time, or trying to make your resume stronger, volunteering around the community is a great experience that you should take advantage of! Here’s a list of current opportunities available, and if you’d like more, check out IUP’s volunteer services webpage at:
Alice Paul House
The Alice Paul House offers services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or any other violent crime. In order to volunteer here, a free training course is mandatory. This course will prepare you to offer support, accompany victims through medical and legal processes, interact with the residents, assist with child care, and most of all, empower the victims. If interested, contact Melodee Gett, education specialist/volunteer coordinator, at 724-349-444 or melodee@alicepaulhouse.org.
The Alice Paul House offers services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or any other violent crime. In order to volunteer here, a free training course is mandatory. This course will prepare you to offer support, accompany victims through medical and legal processes, interact with the residents, assist with child care, and most of all, empower the victims. If interested, contact Melodee Gett, education specialist/volunteer coordinator, at 724-349-444 or melodee@alicepaulhouse.org.
Ark of Learning
Ark of Learning is a tutor program held at the Salvation Army on Water Street. There are a bunch of students who need tutoring from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the past there has been a wait list for tutors because of the lack of volunteers, so if you’re interested in helping out, contact Denice Conner (program coordinator) at arc.of.learning@gmail.com or 724-465-2530.
Beacon Ridge
Beacon Ridge is a non-profit nursing and rehabilitation facility that’s looking for help with activities. Volunteers must be friendly and outgoing. If interested, visit the office at 1515 Wayne Avenue, or call Debbie Fenner at 724-349-5300 for more information.
Center for Family Life
The Center for Family Life is looking for people to greet families as the enter, and care for children while parents are in classes and support groups. Volunteers are also needed for manual labor and clerical work. If you are interested please call Kristina Taylor-Porter at 724-463-8595, or e-mail cflandcac@gmail.com to apply.
Indiana County Humane Society
Located at 65 Haven Drive in Indiana, they are looking for volunteers to care for animals. If interested, please contact Marie Twal or Lisa Grosch at 724-465-7387.
IUP Special Needs Activity Program
IUP Snap is located in Zink Hall for children and adults with special needs. Spring 2013 days include Saturdays from 9-11am, and April 6, 13, and 20. Interested volunteers with positive attitudes are encouraged to e-mail Dr. Lorenzi at David.Lorenzi@iup.edu to apply.
If you have any questions about these or anything else on campus, come visit your ASMs!
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