The American Red Cross-River Valley Chapter
Needs volunteers in a variety of services, such as office support, blood drive assistance, health education, disaster services, and communications. The Red Cross will work around your schedule and provide all necessary training.
304.232.0711
volunteer application
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Northern Panhandle
Requires only that you're willing to be a friend, have fun, and see the world (and yourself) through the eyes of a young person. Most Bigs are adults of any age, but we also have programs for high school and college students.
304.232.0520
3539 Jacob St.
Wheeling WV 26003
The Boy Scouts of America, Ohio River Council
Prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
304.277.2660
192 McCullouch Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003
Catholic Charities
Provides vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
304.232.7157
Catholic Charities East Wheeling Office
125 18th St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
Girl Scouts of America
Helps girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world.
304.345.7722
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council
Charleston, WV 25322-0507
info@bdgsc.org
Habitat for Humanity International
Seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
304.243.7690
Wheeling Area Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 928
Wheeling, WV 26003-0117
habitat@stratuswave.net
Noah's Ark & Co. Inc.
Seeks foster homes for dogs and puppies. Foster homes must be able to provide transportation when necessary, such as to the vet or to meet prospective adopters. Also need people willing to have their phone number used in newspaper ad.
304.277.2782
Northern Ohio Valley Search and Rescue (NOVASAR)
Conducts lost and missing persons search and rescue missions.
Gary L. Rosenlieb, president
PO Box 468
Wheeling, WV 26003
lallymk@scpwildblue.com
Northern Panhandle Long-Term Recovery Committee
Helps people recover from 2004 flood disaster. Seeks people with basic home repair, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, masonry, flooring, painting, insulation, and general carpentry skills. Volunteers should be over 18 years old.
304.233.0880 x468
1.888.434.6237
Angela Niven
7 13th St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
aniven@dwc.org
Ohio County Animal Shelter
Seeks volunteers to assist with dog walking, cat brushing, cleaning, answering phones, and pet adoptions.
304.547.1013
CITIZEN CORPS
Prepares communities to respond to disasters of all kinds by promoting citizen education, training, and volunteer service through following programs:
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Trains volunteers in local hazards and lifesaving skills so they can help as part of a neighborhood or workplace team when professional responders are overwhelmed or not immediately available.
304.234.3756
Phillip Redford
Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency
1500 Chapline St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
predford@wocema.com
Medical Reserve Corps
Seeks medical and public health professionals to offer their skills and expertise.
304.234.3682
Pat Vargo
Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency
1500 Chapline St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
patvargo@wvdhhr.org
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
Offers some relief from the increasing demands on state and local law enforcement agencies.
304.234.3756
Phillip Redford
Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency
1500 Chapline St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
predford@wocema.com
Ohio Valley Medical Center
Seeks capable volunteers to help with various duties around the hospital.
304.234.1732
kfry@ovrh.org
REACT International Inc.
Uses a monitoring network of trained volunteer citizen-based communicators to provide public service communications.
304.242.0593
Belmont County REACT
93 Allendale Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
The Salvation Army
Provides mobile canteens and other vehicles; trains and organizes volunteers to perform emergency disaster relief; provides food, clothing, household furnishings, counseling, and spiritual ministry.
304.233.4400
Wheeling Social Service Center
140 16th St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304.233.4413
Wheeling Corps Community Center
3333 Eoff St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
Wheeling Hospital
Seeks capable volunteers to help with various duties around the hospital.
304.243.3303
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United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Inc.
Creates giving program that affects the entire Upper Ohio Valley; check out the local agencies with supported programs.
304.232.4625
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley
51 11th St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
info@unitedwayuov.org
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