Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer

Our 17 Member Agencies, and other non-profits throughout Beaver County, rely heavily on our tremendous community members who volunteer their time to help others. Find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. 

 

center for hopeCENTER FOR HOPE

Food Pantry Services

Unload food trucks, stock shelves, help with Food Locker Program, pack food bags

Contact: Becky Senior, Volunteer Coordinator (724) 251-4899 ext. 117

 

girl scoutsGIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN PA

Troop Leaders

Contact: (412) 594-2212

 

communicycleCOMMUNICYCLE BEAVER COUNTY

Central Shop

Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Group workdays for businesses, church groups, etc., can be scheduled in advance for Saturday mornings.

Lead bike mechanics will instruct you on how to fix bicycles. No experience necessary, all tools provided. 

Contact: Jenn Cepek (724) 252-7702

 

families matterFAMILIES MATTER FOOD PANTRY

Volunteers are welcome Monday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. (end time may vary) & Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: Rachel Triscila (724) 770-1920

 

lutheran service societyLUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY

Meals on Wheels (MOW):

Delivery Drivers: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Background checks are required, and provided at no cost to volunteer. Call (724) 774-0292.

Meal Service: Assisting kitchen staff with preparation, serving, and cleanup of our daily lunch service Monday - Friday from10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers choose days and times within the range that work best for them. 

Center at the Mall (CATM): is a senior citizen activity center for older adults 50+.

Fitness Center Monitor: Keeping an eye on members using the fitness equipment to ensure a safe environment. As needed, Monday - Friday.

Special Events: Assisting staff during the preparation or operation of various activities, programs, and fundraisers as needed. 

Contact: Sarah Israel (724) 774-5654

 

myasthenia gravisMYASTHENIA GRAVIS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Staff/support fundraising events: MGA has multiple fundraisers each year that need volunteer support to help with set-up and clean-up, registration, ticket sales, etc. 

Volunteer Board Members: Looking for people with different backgrounds and skills, ideally (but not necessarily) with some connections to myasthenia gravis. There are three board meetings per year (held virtually), and one in-person annual meeting.

Contact: Jim Joyce (412) 566-1545

 

neighborhood northNEIGHBORHOOD NORTH MUSEUM OF PLAY

Quarterly Deep Cleaning: Thursdays 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Dates TBD. Cleaning the museum includes wiping down exhibits, cleaning windows, vacuuming, cleaning out and reorganizing maker space cubbies.

Weeding the Garden: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. June 14 & 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23; September 6, 20

Fall Garden Clean-Up: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. November 1. Close up the garden for winter by weeding, cleaning up annual beds and planting any new plants. 

Craft Prep Assistant: 1 time per month, Monday or Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Involves cutting, hot gluing, sorting materials into craft kits, stapling, filling bottles, hole punching, etc. 

Ongoing Opportunities: Collect books and continuously fill the Little Library.

Contact: Christine Kroger (724) 513-3570