GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU VOLUNTEERIn Indiana County, PA!!

One of the most personally rewarding investments you can make is that of yourself and your skills. Many agencies can use your help. Below is a list of agencies, contact persons, and requests for volunteers or areas in which to volunteer.

AGENCY NAME/ CONTACT PERSON VOLUNTEER REQUESTSADDRESS PHONE NUMBER

accessAbilities (formerly UCP) Volunteers to assist with projects and special events.2273 Philadelphia Street 724-465-8380Indiana, PA 15701

Aging Services, Inc. Jim McQuown Help with group activities, crafts, reading, music, and card1005 Oak Street, 724-349-4500 games. Also provide friendly visits on a one-on-one basisIndiana, PA 15701

Monitor water as part of Home Guard Pilot program and speak 724-349-4564 to groups about threat of bio-terrorism to water

Alice Paul House Lou Ann Williams Offer crisis intervention, support, and information violence andP.O. Box 417 724-349-5744 victims of domestic and sexual assault violence and victims ofIndiana, PA 15701 other crimes by staffing 24 hour hotline and talking

with shelter residents (80 hour training)

American Red Cross Help with blood drives as a walker, greeter, or canteen worker.610 Kolter Drive 724-465-5678 Disaster Action Team Caseworkers, and Health and Safety Indiana, PA 15701 Instructors (CPR, FA, AED, Babysitting)

ARIN Center for Education Tutor - to work with adults to improve basic reading300 Indian Springs Road 724-463-5300 and math skills, in preparation for the GED, or to improveIndiana, PA 15701 Ext. 2319 English as a Second Language skills.

Communities at Indian Haven Volunteers to assist with wheelchair transportation and assistingSaltsburg Avenue 724-465-3900 residents with activities (AM, PM, eve), including BingoIndiana, PA 15701 (Wed/Sat) and offering religious services (Sunday eve). Assist

with prep and pushing wheelchairs on outings; bring appropriate pets to visit; share craft ideas/skills, and adopt-a-grandparent.

Community Guidance Center Julie Ruzbacki Volunteers needed for filing, data entry, and general793 Old Rte 119 Hwy N 724-465-5576 clerical supportIndiana, PA 15701 Ext 128

Four Footed Friends Receptionist, animal care, dog walkers, special event220 Beck Road 724-349-1144 volunteers, and fosteringIndiana, PA 15701

Historical & Genealogical Coleen Chambers Collections assistant, volunteer coordinator, web assistant,Services of Indiana County 724-463-9600 special events volunteer, library volunteer, & lawn maintenance200 S. 6th Street, volunteersIndiana, PA 15701

Indiana County Community Clerical assistance (phones, typing, filing); Shelter assistanceAction Program (ICCAP) 724-465-2657 or (mentor, child-care provider); Warehouse work; Help with827 Water St., PO Box 187 724-248-9555 special events (for example, volunteers for Care and ShareIndiana, PA 15701 Day); Volunteers needed to help with meal preparation, child

Care, speakers and allies for the Circles program (ext 238).

Indiana County Health & Human Services Volunteers needed to assist in an emergency or disaster,Subcommittee of the Community Disaster Planning especially if points of dispensing sites are set up in the county.Committee Register at www.servpa.state.pa.us or call 724-463-8200.

Indiana Free Library John Swanson Book-shelvers from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.845 Philadelphia Street 724-465-8841 Training provided and background checks required. Open toIndiana, PA 15701 students or anyone with a passion for books!

Indiana County Humane Society 724-465-7387 Help with bathing, grooming, and walking animals;1665 Saltsburg Avenue 724-465-3977 Office work (filing, mailing, answering phone);Indiana, PA 15701 Help with special events (County Fair, school presenta-

tions, etc.), fundraising, grant writing, and publicity

Salvation Army Denice Conner Volunteers for tutoring students, help sort/bag/tag gifts for635 Water Street 724-465-2530 Treasures for Children Program in December, KettleIndiana, PA 15701 volunteers in November and December

Senior Corps - RSVP Janeen Love National volunteer organization-sponsored by CNS.105 Grace Way 800-648-3381 x236 Provides volunteers age 55 & over with volunteer opportunitiesPunxsutawney, PA 15767 jlove@jccap.org in nonprofit agencies (long and short term assignments).Benefits

include free accident, personal liability and excess automobile insurance while volunteering, awards, and recognition events.

Torrance State Hospital Georgiann Palek Clerical support in Volunteer Office and Employee Health;PO Box 111 724-459-4424 Library Aide for shelving books, filing and shelf reading;Torrance, PA 15779 724-459-4464 GED & Literacy Tutors; Basic Computer Tutor; Help with

gpalek@state.pa.us special events (picnic, auction, holiday events) through year.

VNA Family Hospice Mary Edith Cicola Support and companionship for patients and their family,859 Hospital Road, Suite 3000 724-463-8711 respite relief and errands for families, grief support andIndiana, PA 15701 reading and other activities for patients.

published by:Indiana County Department of Human Services & Volunteer Center

(724) 463-8200 (Voice) (724) 465-3805 (TDD) (724) 465-3159 (FAX)

300 Indian Springs Road, Suite 203Indiana, PA 15701

www.humanservices-countyofindiana.orgicdhsdir@comcast.net

Rodney D. RuddockDavid S. Frick

Patricia A. EvankoCounty Commissioners

Bonni S. Dunlap, Ph.D.Director

8/29/11