| Organization: |
Beaver County Office on Aging |
| Title: |
APPRISE Counselor |
| Description: |
The volunteer APPRISE Counselor will be trained to assist consumers (60 and older), and Pennsylvanians who are Medicare beneficiaries, with their health-care bills. |
| Location: |
BCOA office |
| Qualifications: |
Must be willing to complete State mandated training. Interest in and some knowledge of the Medicare Health-care system and willing to attend on-going training in the program. |
| Contact Email: |
rbentley@bcoa.us |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Ruthanne, Volunteer Coord.
724.847.2262 or rbentley@bcoa.us |
| Website: |
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| Date Posted: |
01/15/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Girls Hope Of Pittsburgh |
| Title: |
Community Resource Coordinator |
| Description: |
The Community Resource Coordinator at Girls Hope of Pittsburgh is an AmeriCorps volunteer, and as such receives a biweekly stipend and an educational award in return for a one-year commitment.
The CRC recruits, interviews, trains, manages and supports volunteer mentors, tutors, cooks and drivers; coordinates the mentoring program; organizes service projects; seeks and obtains resources and opportunities for the scholars; builds and maintains relationships in the community. |
| Location: |
Baden, PA |
| Qualifications: |
The Community Resource Coordinator position is for you if you are: looking to put your idealism into practice; interested in earning money to pay for college or to pay off student loans; eager to gain new skillsor to apply the ones you already have; interested in helping others and making a difference in your community!
the Ideal CRC is:
-outgoing
-confident
-reliable
-a persuasive speaker
-articulate
-diplomatic
-positive/optimistic
-motivated
-idealistic
-committed
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| Contact Email: |
bcook@bhgh.org |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Bridget Cook at 724-869-6521; 610-952-9423; bcook@bhgh.org; www.facebook.com/girlshopecrc |
| Website: |
www.girlshope.org |
| Date Posted: |
04/29/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Contact Beaver Valley |
| Title: |
Deb Ahern - Executive Director |
| Description: |
*24 hour telephone Helpline and Crisis Intervention
*24 hour information Referral Service
*Reassurance service for isolated, elderly or handicapped persons
*Homeless Hotline |
| Location: |
Beaver County |
| Qualifications: |
Volunteers must attend the Communication Enrichment Class prior to being on the phones. The Communication Enrichment Class is offered for personal development also.
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| Contact Email: |
deb.cbv@verizon.net |
| How To Apply: |
Call 724-728-9511 for upcoming training dates. |
| Website: |
www.contactbv.org |
| Date Posted: |
02/02/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, Inc |
| Title: |
Dinner Parent - Serve H.O.P.E. |
| Description: |
Dinner Parents at Girls Hope prepare and share meals with the scholars, an essential aspect of providing a values-centered, family-like home. Girls Hope relies on volunteers to fulfill our mission to provide Homes, Opportunities, Positive parenting and Education through college for motivated, talented young women-in-need. |
| Location: |
Baden, or Coraopolis, PA |
| Qualifications: |
- A generous heart
- State and Federal Criminal Clearances
- Application, Interview, Orientation |
| Contact Email: |
bcook@bhgh.org |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Bridget Cook, AmeriCorps Community Resource Coordinator at bcook@bhgh.org, or visit our website - www.girlshope.org |
| Website: |
www.girlshope.org |
| Date Posted: |
02/03/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Beaver County Office on Aging |
| Title: |
Friendly Visitor |
| Description: |
The Volunteer Friendly Visitor will visit BCOA consumers in their homes on a regular weekly basis. These volunteer visitors will be assigned to "shut-in" consumers in need of some socialization and community contact. Visits may include activities such as playing cards, or other games, looking at photo albums or just conversation. |
| Location: |
In Consumers Home |
| Qualifications: |
Like to visit and socialize with older adults. |
| Contact Email: |
rbentley@bcoa.us |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Ruthanne Bentley, Volunteer Coordinator at the Beaver County Office on Aging |
| Website: |
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| Date Posted: |
01/15/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Girls Hope |
| Title: |
Maintenance and Repair Volunteer |
| Description: |
Girls Hope provides a stable home and supportive community along with quality education, holistic development, cultural enrichment and career readiness opportunities for young women.
Girls Hope provides the resources and opportunities that talented, motivated young women would otherwise lack.
Seven scholars, three collegians and three "house-parents" live in our nineteen year old home in Baden.
We regularly need help with small repairs and regular maintenance within the home.
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| Location: |
Baden |
| Qualifications: |
-state and federal criminal clearances
-knowledge, skill and generosity! |
| Contact Email: |
bcook@bhgh.org |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Bridget at bcook@bhgh.org or 724-869-6521 |
| Website: |
www.girlshope.org |
| Date Posted: |
06/09/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania |
| Title: |
Membership Manager |
| Description: |
Looking for Adults to form new Girl Scout troops in all areas of Beaver County. You must be 21 or older and be willing to follow all Girl Scout procedures and want to mentor girls of all age's. Training is required and provided. |
| Location: |
Beaver County |
| Qualifications: |
You must be able to pass a criminal back ground check. All training is provided for those who would like to volunteer with Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. |
| Contact Email: |
pcribbs@gswpa.org |
| How To Apply: |
Please Contact Paula Cribbs for an application. |
| Website: |
www.gswpa.org |
| Date Posted: |
04/26/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Phoenix Drop-in Center |
| Title: |
Phoenix Drop-In Center Greeter |
| Description: |
The Phoenix Drop-In Center is a resocialization program for those living in Beaver County with a history of Mental Illness. We offer a friendly place where people can relax and have fun, as well as join in support groups, committee meetings, arts and crafts, and a variety of games.
Greeter's Duties & Responsiblities:
" Create a welcoming and stress-free environment for all members of the drop-in center by consistently displaying a positive and friendly attitude.
" Meet and greet visitors and returning members.
" Orientate newcomers to the drop-in center.
" Staff the sign in post.
" Operate telephone system; transfer and take messages appropriately.
" Assist with the daily activities at the center when needed.
" Maintain a sense of order within the center based on the Advisory Committee and Phoenix Center guidelines.
" Empower peers to thrive in all aspects of life.
" Treat all persons at the drop-in center with dignity and respect.
" Open or close the center as required.
" Ensure sign-in sheets and other Phoenix Center forms are properly completed throughout the day.
" Attend on-going trainings as related to the Greeter position.
" Work under the limited supervision of the Drop-In Center Coordinator and direct supervision of the Drop-In Center Peer Mentors.
" Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.
The Phoenix Center is typically open Monday-Friday, 10:00 am 5:00 pm. The position is available in full shifts (10-5) or half days (10-2 and 2-5). The greeter will generally be required to work with another greeter during their shift.
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| Location: |
105 Brighton Avenue, Rochester, Pa 15074 |
| Qualifications: |
Qualifications:
" An individual in mental health / co-occurring recovery who exemplifies recovery with a holistic approach.
" Previous experience with drop-in centers or consumer-focused programs preferred.
" Willing to disclose that he/she is a consumer.
" Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Preferrably,
" Familiarity with MS Word, PrintShop, and Internet Explorer.
" Knowledge of the primary purpose of a drop-in center.
" Knowledge of resources in the mental health / co-occurring community.
" Capability of handling conflict in a supportive and neutral way, with minimal supervision. |
| Contact Email: |
tlsmith_mha@yahoo.com |
| How To Apply: |
You can pick up an application and job description by coming to the center or via email. |
| Website: |
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| Date Posted: |
05/26/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Beaver County Office on Aging |
| Title: |
PrimeTime Health Peer Trainers |
| Description: |
This is a volunteer opportunity for those interested in sharing health-related skills and knowledge with your peers. It may be knowledge you already have through previous life experiences or something you have recently learned about and wish to share with others. Trainers are needed for such diverse topics as: Healthy Eating/Nutrition, Chemical Dependency, Fall Prevention and Exercise programs. |
| Location: |
Community |
| Qualifications: |
Interest in teaching peers and willingness to attend plaining and training sessions. |
| Contact Email: |
rbentley@bcoa.us |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Ruthanne Bentley, Volunteer Coord., Beaver County Office on Aging
724.847.2262 |
| Website: |
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| Date Posted: |
01/15/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Beaver County CAN |
| Title: |
Registration Desk Help |
| Description: |
I am in need of a volunteer to assist in the registration process at the September 30th training Ethics and Addiction. Volunteer may participate in the training for free, and also enjoy a free lunch.
Volunteer must be at CCBC at 8:00 AM and may leave any time after 9:30 AM. |
| Location: |
CCBC Resource Library |
| Qualifications: |
None |
| Contact Email: |
vcolonna@bccan.org |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Victor Colonna at above address |
| Website: |
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| Date Posted: |
01/12/2010 |
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| Organization: |
Beaver County Office on Aging |
| Title: |
Volunteer Caller |
| Description: |
The Volunteer caller makes regular (usually weekly) phone calls to BCOA Consumers primarily for socialization. |
| Location: |
in Volunteer's Home at their convenience. |
| Qualifications: |
Enjoy talking on the phone and willing to make calls from home. |
| Contact Email: |
rbentley@bcoa.us |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Ruthanne Bentley, Volunteer Coord. at the Beaver County Office on Aging. 724.847.2262 |
| Website: |
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| Date Posted: |
01/15/2010 |
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