Student Volunteer Opportunities
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Do you have more time that you anticipated this semester? Are you looking
for a volunteer experience that is more rewarding than a single day or event
can offer? Looking to make meaningful connections with a local organization?
You have come to the right place. Please read below for volunteer
opportunites that span over time (days, weeks, months) with organizations
that always have a need for consistent volunteers.
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Big Ram/Little Ram
Location: Martinsburg, WV
How often? monthly
Number of volunteers: 10+
Special requirements: Application, interview, background check
Description of tasks to be completed: The Big Ram/Little Ram is a program sponsored by the Office of Student Community Services and Service Learning at Shepherd University in collaboration with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Eastern Panhandle. Shepherd students are matched with a youth from the eastern panhandle area to create fun opportunities for the youth. Candidates need to complete an application, be interviewed and accepted by an official of the BB/BS organization and have a background check. Appropriate activities on campus are encouraged.
For more information visit http://www.bbbswv.org/BRLR.html
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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C-Cap Loaves and Fishes
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Number of volunteers: 1-2
Special requirements/training: Excellent computer skills
Description of tasks to be completed: Volunteers are needed to input several years of data from paper files into electronic format.
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal – Canal Steward Program
Contact Information: Rebecca Jameson
Description of Opportunity: Volunteers will formally adopt a site and will be
presented with an adoption package that details their commitment and the tasks
they are responsible for completing at the designated site. It will also outline the
responsibilities the park will uphold in the agreement.
There are abundant adoption possibilities for volunteers interested in becoming
Canal Stewards.
Types of sites already included in the program:
Camping Areas |
Day Use Areas |
Mile sections of the towpath |
Visitor Center |
Maintenance tasks will vary depending on site, but some common activities could include:
Mowing and pruning |
Painting |
Picnic Table and Sign Repair |
Trash pick-up |
Leaf raking |
Clean and repair grills |
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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Elmwood Cemetery
Location: Shepherdstown, WV
How often: tbd, but open 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Number of volunteers: 5-7
Qualifications: Must be able to shovel and push wheel barrow
Description of tasks to be completed: Due to the age and historic legacy of this site, graves are in disrepair and need attention. Primarily, dirt needs to be added to graves that are sinking. 6-8 volunteers are needed to work up to 4-5 hours at a time on weekends.
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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Humane Society of Morgan County
Location: Berkeley Springs, WV
Dates: Ongoing
Hours expected: varies
The Humane Society of Morgan County is in desperate need of volunteers to help walk
dogs and play with them in the fenced in play yards behind the dog runs. The dogs need
to get out daily and have that human contact if possible, otherwise they have a hard time
being adopted. They need time to exercise in the play yards and/or be walked. We also need volunteers to come to the cattery to play with and groom the cats. Help with office work
is also needed. If you have the time, even one hour a week, you can help an animal.
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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Shepherdstown Visitors Center
Contact Person: Cheryl Keyrouze
Location: East German Street, Shepherdstown
Date(s): Ongoing
Hours expected: The Center is open 7 days a week from 10AM-4PM (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, December - February). The minimum time commitment is 3 hours a month and a maximum of 6 hours a week (with some exceptions). Shifts are 10AM-1PM and 1PM-4PM.
Number of Spots Available: Up to 10 new volunteers are needed.
Description of Opportunity: Visitor Center Ambassadors are vital for the Shepherdstown Visitors Center by assisting thousands of guests that visit our town each year. The purpose of the position is to kindly welcome visitors, answer phone calls, provide information, and maintain a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in order to have visitors feel comfortable and wanting to return.
Dress code is business casual.
Training will be provided.
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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Shepherd University Disability Support Services
Location: Shepherd University
How often: various
Number of volunteers: numerous
Qualifications: Must have legible handwriting and strong note-taking skills
Description of tasks to be completed: Assist students on campus with disabilities by providing daily note-taking assistant for various on campus classes.
How to volunteer: Call us at x5402 for more information
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