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Psi Chi Cooks for Harmony House
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A group of Psi Chi students prepare lunch for Harmony House every month.\u00a0\u00a0 Anyone interested in helping please reach out to the Psi Chi officers.\u00a0 Anyone wishing to donate please reach out to the department.<\/p>\n

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List of Volunteer Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ronald McDonald House<\/strong>
\nContact: Cathy Connaway 304-529-1122
\nLocation: 1500 17th St., Huntington, 25701
\nrmhc.org<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0mchouse.org<\/a>
\nNeeds: check in families, bake, dinner, clean\/yard service, or donations of household items (toiletries, packaged nonperishable food)<\/p>\n

Huntington Health and Rehab<\/strong>
\nContact: Debbie Day\u00a0 304-529-6031,
\nLocation: 1720 17th Street, Huntington 25701
\nNeeds: Every Tues night, Sat afternoon and Sunday afternoon Bingo, reading to patients, visiting with patients, one on one attention<\/p>\n

The Special Olympics of WV<\/strong>
\nContact: Linda Quinn (outreach director, volunteer coordinator)
\nLocation: 1206 Virginia St East, suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301
\nsowv.org<\/a>\u00a0(Announcements for upcoming events found on website)
\nNeeds: Help with the year round events, such as the \u201csummer games,\u201d help with state events, such as time\/score keeping and meal preparation for the WV \u201cSpecial Olympic Games\u201d and help with the county programs such as training, coaching, and chaperones.<\/p>\n

Huntington City Mission<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Contact: Jodi Dowell (304-523-0293), email\u00a0jdowell@hcmwv.org<\/a>
\nLocation: 624 10th Street, PO Box 3, Huntington, WV 25706
\nhuntingtoncitymission.org\/<\/a>
\nNeeds: This website list some volunteer opportunities. \u00a0You will need to fill out a volunteer application.<\/p>\n

Huntington Area Food Bank<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Contact: Susan Brody (304-523-6029), email
\nLocation: 1327 7th Ave Huntington, WV 25701
\nhafb.org<\/a>
\nNeeds: This website has an events calendar to see what is coming up as a volunteer opportunity.<\/p>\n

Hospice of Huntington<\/strong>
\nContact: Martha Persinger\u00a0 (304-529-4217)
\nwww.volunteerwv.org<\/a>\u00a0search for Hospice of Huntington
\nwww.hospiceofhuntington.org<\/a>
\nNeeds: Ongoing basis – do a training, background, verification, etc., patient care volunteers, caregiver respite, etc.; One time – landscaping at Hospice House, delivery of supplies, receptionists at Hospice House, gift shop workers<\/p>\n

Faith in Action<\/strong>
\nContact: Executive Director, Rose Thornberg 304-697-1274
\nNeeds: Provide non-medical assistance to the elderly.\u00a0 Do volunteer work, household work, landscaping, taking to appointments, etc.<\/p>\n

Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/strong>
\nContact: Patty Price Executive director (304- 522-2191), email:\u00a0pprice@bbbstristate.org<\/a>
\nLocation: Somerville Bldg 501 5th Ave. Suite 3, Huntington, WV 25701
\nwww.bbbstristate.org<\/a>
\nNeeds: Mentoring programs: School based (1h\/week): go into school and tutor\/mentor and Community based (1h\/w or 4h\/mo): pick kid up, go to movies, play in park, etc. Other events include the Annual Bowl for kids sake @ strike zone (May 17th): 4-5people\/team with a minimum of $100 pledge\/person; The Christmas Tree sale (Begins after thanksgiving): 3h shifts; work booth; Click to watch the BBBS promotion video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q48JOSsjTzQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Branches Domestic Violence Shelter<\/strong>
\nContact: Trudy 304-529-2382
\nNeeds: Paper products (toilet paper, sanitary napkins, paper towels, etc),
\nHygiene items (washcloths, hairbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc), USED CELL PHONES, Cleaning supplies
\n***The ladies working here make baskets that they give upon entry (w\/ hygiene needs) and leaving (cleaning supplies) for those coming through the shelter. ***<\/p>\n

Cabell \u2013Huntington Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Volunteer services at 304-526-2113<\/p>\n

Volunteer services include: Staffing and Patient Information Desk;\u00a0 Delivering Flowers and Mail; Escorting Guests; Library Cart Service; Pet Therapy Program; Music Therapy Program; Senior Services Representative; ED Volunteer Support Staff; ECCC Patient & Visitor Comfort Care.<\/p>\n

Habitat for Humanity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Nikki Hagermana\u00a0 304-523-4822 or visit website at Https:\/\/www.hahabitat.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities: Assist in building affordable housing for residents of Cabell County who could not otherwise afford housing.\u00a0 Get a group!\u00a0 Do it together!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Huntington VA Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Volunteer Services Office\u00a0 Teresa Bayse, Patricia Ferguson\u00a0 304-429-6741\u00a0 ext. 2952<\/p>\n

Activities: Patient Services\u00a0 for veterans, donations, courtesy van drivers.<\/p>\n

MU Food Pantry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0 Alicia Fox\u00a0 304-696-4629<\/p>\n

Activities: Drives for the food pantry.<\/p>\n

AD Lewis Community Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Mariah Hill\u00a0 mariahill@cityofhuntington.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities: Working with children, spending time, tutoring, events.<\/p>\n

Soul Searching for Recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Jody Perry (304)612-0303 email: jody.perry@icloud.com<\/p>\n

Activities: speaking events, workshops, music therapy<\/p>\n

River Valley Child Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/strong>Suzi Brodof (304)523-3417 ext. 207 sbrodof@rvcds.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities: RV Cares program, pre-school and afterschool extension programs<\/p>\n

West Virginia Family Child Care Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Tammy Eubank 304-634-4806<\/p>\n

Activities: Drives, Help with Conference, Group Behavioral Workshops<\/p>\n

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UNITED WE VOLUNTEER\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: \u00a0Andrea Ray 304-523-8929<\/p>\n

Activities: Maintains a list of organizations seeking volunteers with<\/p>\n

contact information and descriptions.<\/p>\n

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO SIGN UP FOR VARIOUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.unitedwevolunteer.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sign up at Herdlink to track your Volunteer Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/herdlife.marshall.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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