Local Volunteer Opportunities
- The Palace Theatre and Westmoreland Cultural Trust (Apply using the link below)
- https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/support/volunteer/
- The Palace Theatre
- Helping visitors to their seats
- Take tickets
- Assist with questions
- Over the age of 18
- Can apply online, at the box office or call Kelly Dreher 724-836-8000, x203
- The Westmoreland Cultural Trust
- Events committee
- Fundraising committee
- Community awareness
- The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
- https://thewestmoreland.org/support/volunteer/
- Many opportunities – will work with individuals to match their skills, interests and schedule
- For more information call 724-837-1500 x131 or apply through the link above
- Docent volunteers
- Interact with visiting groups
- No previous experience or knowledge necessary
- Give tours (training provided)
- Provide a range of outreach programs
- Curatorial volunteers
- Assist with ongoing research projects for exhibitions
- Help with administrative duties
- Museum shop
- Sign up for specific shifts
- Customer service
- Sales
- Inventory
- Housekeeping needs
- Special events
- Shorter commitment
- Help with program-related events and monthly events
- Museum gardens
- Help the gardens look their best
- Bridging the Gap
- Volunteers help with this art project on N. Main Street bridge every two weeks on Monday afternoons
- General office
- Data entry
- Filing papers
- Folding flyers
- Stuffing envelopes
- CASA of Westmoreland
- http://casawestmoreland2016.iescentral.com/menus/volunteer.html
- Age 21 or older
- Pass criminal and child abuse background checks
- Willing to commit for the life of a CASA case (may be longer than a year)
- More qualifications in the link above
- Completes an intensive, independent review
- Reports findings to the court
- Establish a relationship of trust with the child and speak for them in the courtroom
- Serve as a face-finder on the case
- More important information included in the link above
- Stoneybrook Foundation
- https://www.stoneybrookfoundation.org/volunteer/
- Application: https://www.stoneybrookfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Volunteer-Application-2018.pdf
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Side walking with students
- Leading horses in lessons
- Barn chores
- Fundraising
- Public relations/marketing
- Special events
- Westmoreland Community Action
- http://westmorelandca.org/default-4/volunteer/
- If interested contact:
- Ashlee Rose at arose@westmorelandca.org or 724-834-1260 ext. 103
- Opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Distributing food at monthly Foodbank
- General office work and reception
- Volunteering at annual fundraisers
- Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity
- http://cwhfh.org/volunteer/
- For more information contact Daniel Giovannelli at 724-221-7510
- Volunteer at the warehouse outlet or on one of their build projects
- Feeding the Spirit
- https://www.feedspirit.org/act.html
- Volunteer by simply showing up at their weekly meal any Thursday
- Contact about volunteering here: https://www.feedspirit.org/inquires.html
- Blackburn Center
- http://www.blackburncenter.org/volunteer
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Answering hotline calls
- Working with children at the emergency center
- Helping with administrative tasks
- Educating the community
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- http://bbbs.cand.co/volunteer
- Donate time to help a child reach his or her potential
- Greensburg Hempfield Area Library
- http://www.ghal.org/about/career/
- Variety of volunteer opportunities
- Fill out an application at the library or call Diane at 724-837-5620
- Catholic Charities
- http://www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org/get-involved/Pages/volunteer.aspx
- Catholic Charities offers a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved in the work and mission of the agency. If you are 18 years of age or older, and want to dedicate your time to helping meet the needs of others, please contact Donna Hagan, supervisor of information and referral services, at 724-837-1840 ext. 1661.
- Volunteer Handbook: http://www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org/get-involved/Documents/Volunteer_Handbook_Sept2015.pdf
- YMCA
- http://greensburgymca.org/give-to-the-y/volunteer/
- Opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Sports referees/coaches
- Tour guides
- Greeters
- Aquatics
- Childcare
- YWCA
- http://www.ywcawestmoreland.org/site/c.ciIRI0NIKhKYF/b.9132147/k.7C60/Volunteer_Opportunities.htm
- Application included in the link above
- Westmoreland County Food Bank, Inc
- https://westmorelandfoodbank.org/volunteer/volunteer-information-galaxy/
- Opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Assemble senior CSFP boxes
- Food drives
- Food pantry distribution
- Warehouse help
- Welcome Home Shelter
- http://www.welcomehomeshelter.org/get-involved.html
- Many volunteer opportunities
- United Way of Westmoreland County
- http://www.unitedway4u.org/volunteer
- Several ways to volunteer
- With a program
- At home
- In the community
- ETC
- Union Mission Men’s Shelter
- https://www.theunionmission.org/get_involved
- A variety of important and critical roles
- Application in line above
- Other opportunities for students as well
- Salvation Army
- https://wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/volunteer-sign-up-form
- Call 412-446-1500 for more information or to speak with the volunteer director
- Animal Friends
- http://animalfriendswestmoreland.org/volunteer/
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Walking the dogs
- Cleaning cages
- Taking care of the building
- Apply within the link above