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138
Duration: Ongoing
What: A disabled woman is looking for someone to help with housework.
Where: State College
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 7/24/08
137
Duration: Ongoing
What: Man recovering from neck surgery needs help with housework. Prefers to have a volunteer who can help for 2 hours, every other week.
Where: State College
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 7/24/08
136
Duration: One Time
What: A disabled woman needs help lifting an air conditioner.
Where: State College
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 7/24/08
134
Duration: Ongoing
What: Partially blind man is looking for a volunteer to help him clean his kitchen and bathroom on a weekly basis.
Where: Bellefonte
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 3/12/08
135
Duration: Ongoing
What: Elderly, disabled couple is looking for someone to help with doing dishes, laundry and other basic household chores. Clients prefer to have help 4 days per week, but will be grateful for any help they can get.
Where: PA Furnace
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 3/12/08
247
Duration: One time
What: CentrePeace Outlet Store needs help with stocking, pricing and cashier work. 4 hour shifts available Tues thru Sat. 9-4:30. For individual volunteers or small groups.
Where: Centre Peace
When: ASAP.
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 2/18/08
132
Duration: Ongoing
What: Disabled woman is looking for a volunteer to help her with errands such as grocery shopping and going to the hair salon. Client is willing to pay for any gas money and provide the vehicle for transportation.
Where: State College
When: ASAP.
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 237.0032
Posted: 2/18/08
130
Duration: One time
What: Mentally disabled woman is looking for a volunteer to help her with some light housework, especially laundry and dishes.
Where: State College
When: ASAP.
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 12/27/07
129
Duration: One time
What: Elderly woman needs help throwing out trash that is too heavy. Her windows need caulked and she needs a ramp built for a scooter. She does not have the appropriate tools or supplies. She will pay for supplies that are needed.
Where: Bellefonte
When: ASAP.
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 10/31/07
118
Duration: One time
What: A woman in Port Matilda is looking for volunteers to install windows and stairs in her home. She does not have the skills or tools to do the job herself.
Where: Port Matilda
When: This spring, before next winter.
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 3/2/07
120
Duration: Until the end of winter.
What: A man with some health problems is seeking volunteer to help with snow removal. Shovel and/or snow blower are needed.
Where: Centre Hall
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 3/2/07
121
Duration: One Time
What: Woman is looking for a volunteer to pick up furniture from Interfaith Mission and deliver it to her State College home. A truck is needed for delivery.
Where: State College
When: by March 14
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 3/2/07
113
Duration: On Going
What: A woman with a cognitive disability is looking for a volunteer to
help her with daily living. She needs some help making professional phone
calls and sorting through/filing/following up on mail. She would like the
volunteer (or volunteers) to visit her home one time per week or as
frequently as possible.
Where: Tyrone
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, 234.8222
Posted: 1/4/07
251
Duration: Ongoing
What: Scheduler, one day per week. Schedule furniture pick-ups.
Where: CentrePeace
When: ASAP
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 4/28/06
250
Duration: Ongoing
What: Coordinator of Prayer-Mate. 2 to 3 hours per week reviewing correspondence and guiding other volunteers. Very flexible hours. Prayer-Mate is a spiritual correspondence program matching anonymous volunteers with inmates at Rockview prison. Correspondence is screened and delivered by Centre Peace.
Where: CentrePeace
When: ASAP
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 4/28/06
249
Duration: Ongoing
What: CentrePeace Restoration and Recycling Project needs drivers for small van and truck for picking up donated items. Need to be able to lift 50 pounds and be familiar with Centre County. Monday thru Sat.
Where: CentrePeace
When: ASAP
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 4/28/06
248
Duration: Ongoing
What: CentrePeace Restoration and Recycling Project needs instructors for teaching county work-release inmates to repair appliances, refinish furniture, etc. 4 hour shifts available Tues thru Sat. 9 to 4:30.
Where: CentrePeace
When: ASAP
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 4/28/06
247
Duration: One-time
What: CentrePeace Outlet Store needs help with stocking, pricing and cashier work. 4 hour shifts available Tues thru Sat. 9-4:30. For individual volunteers or small groups.
Where: CentrePeace
When: ASAP
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 4/28/06
246
Duration: Ongoing
What: Prayer-Mate is a spiritual correspondence program matching anonymous volunteers with inmates at Rockview prison. Correspondence is screened and delivered by Centre Peace.
Where: CentrePeace
When: ASAP
Contact:
Thom Brewster, 353.9081
Posted: 4/28/06
245
Duration: One-time
What: Elderly woman would like volunteers to pick up branches in her yard. She estimates that it would take 2-3 people about 2 hours to complete the task.
Where: Julian, PA
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, Community Help Centre, 234-8222
Posted: 4/13/06
244
Duration: Spring
What: Volunteers needed for Earth Day, Field Trips and Friends of Black Moshannon Summer Festival and Lumber Day
Where: Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road Philipsburg, PA16866
When: For dates and more info: Spring Volunteers
Contact: Michelle Michael, 814-342-5960 or blackmoshannonsp@state.pa.us
Posted: 4/4/06
243
Duration: Ongoing
What: Centre County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to fill several positions: Docent (tour guide), Greeter and several other jobs. Training is provided. No prior knowledge of history, including local history, is necessary. There will be an open house and volunteer fair on April 23rd from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. www.centrecountyhistory.org
Where: State College
When: ASAP
Contact: Angela, abreeden@centrefurnace.org
Posted: 3/8/06
242
Duration: Ongoing
What: The Community Health Advocacy Project is seeking volunteers to fill several volunteer positions. Jobs include:
- Data Entry- Enter client registration, household income & services data into RxAssist database.
- File-making- Assist in making client files, copy files& update forms.
- Telephone Intake- Contact client and complete Telephone Eligibility Screening Form. Schedule client appointment when eligible for indigent drug programs.
- Refills and Follow Up- Contact client to confirm receipt of medication. Follow-up call as needed.
- Interviewer/ Form Completion- Meet with client and assist in completing Patient Medication Assistance Forms.
- Office Ambassadors/ Forms Delivery- Deliver completed drug applications to physicians' offices once a week for physician signature.
Where: State College
When: ASAP
Contact: Theresa Brezina, tbrezina_chap@yahoo.com
Posted: 3/8/06
241
Duration: Ongoing
What: ASERA Care Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit hospice patients. Requires 3-4 hours of training.
Where: State College
When: ASAP
Contact: Mike Larrimore, 800-598-1704
Posted: 2/17/06
219
Duration: On-going opportunity
What: An elderly woman would like a friendly visitor one time per week for an hour. Female volunteer preferred.
Where: Julian, PA
When: ASAP
Contact: Leanne Lutton, Community Help Centre, 234-8222
Posted: 5/4/06
170
Duration: On-going opportunity
What: Drive disadvantaged youth from Boalsburg to YMCA in State College
Where: Boalsburg and State College
When: Weekly or as needed
Contact: Officer Koehle, 234-7150
161
Duration: On-going opportunity
What: Adult Basic Education Tutor: provide one-on-one tutoring to adults who have literacy needs such as basic writing, reading, math and life skills (balancing a check book and getting a driver's license)
Where: Faith Centre, 110 W High St, Bellefonte 16823
When: Flexible hours
Contact: Lee Anderson , 238-1809 or dtate@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org
147
Duration: On-going opportunity
What: Answer phones and run the girlscout shop when all staff are working outside of the office
Where: Hemlock Girlscout Council, 164 Rolling Ridge Dr. State College
When: 3-4 times a year
Contact: Mary Scruggs, 231-4077
146
Duration: On-going opportunity
What: Assist with morning routine for nursing home residents. Consists of exercises, coffee / drink social, Wisdon Keepers Program. Includes setup, leadership and assistance with residents
Where: Outlook Pointe, 1901 Circleville Rd. State College
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am to noon
Contact: Lee Kerstetter, 235-7675
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