Volunteerism in the Pittsburgh Area
HOPE
Hospice
3292 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-367-3685
www.hopehospicepgh.org
— A non-profit organization serving the needs of families and individuals experiencing a life-limiting illness. Opportunities are available to provide companionship to patients, assist with errands, provide respite for families, and assist with special events.
Pennsylvania Senior Medicare Patrol at CARIE
100 S. Broad St. Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19110
800-356-3606
www.carie.org/smp
— The Administration on Aging (AoA), a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services, developed the SMP program to help consumers understand more about health care fraud. Retired Medicare beneficiaries teach other Medicare beneficiaries about health care fraud and what they can do about it. PA-SMP volunteers are available to speak to your group about Medicare Fraud. If you would like to schedule a free presentation, or, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sue Anthony at 412-464-1300. If you would like to report suspected fraud, please call 1-800-356-3606.
Ursuline Senior Services – Cart to Heart Shopping Program
4749 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-0400
Toll Free: 888-881-4749
TDD: 412-683-1023
www.ursulineseniorservices.org
— Cart to Heart provides older adults who are unable to shop for themselves, a means to receive groceries on a regular basis. Volunteers not only bring needed groceries but also a friendly visit. Volunteers are key in identifying seniors who may be at risk and in need of additional services. If you would like to make a referral to the Cart to Heart program, be a volunteer shopper, or just have a few questions, you can call us at 412-683-0400 x236 or email us.
Ursuline Senior Services – Donations & Volunteer Opportunities
4749 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-0400
Toll Free: 888-881-4749
TDD: 412-683-1023
www.ursulineseniorservices.org
— Ursuline Senior Services depends on the people of Allegheny County and the surrounding counties for help in providing high quality services to the aging adults in our communities. We can work with you to make your volunteer experience positive, enjoyable and hopefully, a long one. Our volunteer programs, including the AARP Money Management Senior Companion and Senior Reassurance Programs, are a continued effort to provide outreach and support to those who are in need of services that determine and promote elder independence.
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Senior Companion Program
412-350-5460 or 800-344-4319
— The Senior Companion program provides companionship for people who live
alone. Volunteers must be at least 60, be able to volunteer 20 hours per
week, and have an annual income of $10,000 or less to receive a small
stipend.
Alzheimer's Association
800-652-3370
Carnegie Science Center's SciTech Spectacular
412-237-1552
— SciTech Spectacular is an interactive festival of what's cool and cutting-edge in science and technology in this region and beyond. Information Desk Attendants and Greeters: Greet and direct visitors as they enter the potentially overwhelming experience of the SciTech Spectacular. Hand out SciTech Spectacular information and answer questions at the Information Booth. Passport Stampers: Work with students in the Tech Zone exhibits. Ask students questions about the exhibit and then stamp their passport when they answer correctly!
Foster Grandparent Program
Rebecca Maletto at 412-263-3165 or visit us online at http://www.seniorservice.org/fgp_swpa/
— The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors ages 60 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers to children and youth with exceptional needs. Each volunteer spends 20 hours a week in their community providing one-to-one assistance through reading, play, therapeutic support and educational services.
Foster Grandparents receive the following benefits:
- A tax exempt stipend (this does not affect rent, social security or other benefits)
- Paid Orientation Training
- Paid Monthly In-Service Training
- Transportation Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
- Supplemental Accident and Liability Insurance
- Recognition
The Foster Grandparent Program is locally sponsored by the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter.
Generations Together - University of Pittsburgh
412-648-7150
— Become a volunteer in school settings or work in child care.
Goodwill Industries
412-390-2236
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Southwestern PA
412-687-6712
— (IVC) is a non-profit faith-based organization serving the frail elderly
in their homes in the city of Pittsburgh and most of Allegheny County.
IVC volunteers are recruited from a network of religious congregations.
Together, IVC and this coalition of churches, synagogues, and mosques
recruit, train, mobilize, and support a group of volunteer caregivers.
Services provided include:
- Friendly Visiting to prevent loneliness
- Grocery shopping
- Making telephone calls to reassure persons living alone
- Providing transportation to worship, the doctor, and other appointments
- Opening mail and helping with correspondence and bills
- Providing home safety assessments
- Removing snow (thorough the IVC Youth Corps)
IVC services are free and available to residents of Allegheny County who are age 60 and older. The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers phone numbers is 412-687-6712. Or e-mail us at ivc.swpa@verizon.net Visit our Wed Site at www.ivcswpa.org.
Meals on Wheels - Lutheran Service Society
412-734-9330
— Volunteers can be drivers, deliverers, kitchen helpers, bakers,
and Steering Committee members. Daily, they bring a cheerful greeting,
observe the well being of the client and handle emergencies when necessary.
Pittsburgh Cares
412-471-2114
— Provides volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and providing
volunteer service to over 100 local agencies that address human, animal,
and environmental needs.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Senior
Corps
412-263-3184
— Use your life experience, know-how, and wisdom to make a difference.
As an RSVP volunteer, you can match your talents and interests to what
needs to get done in your area.
SCORE
412-395-6560, x130
— SCORE is a volunteer organization of retired businesspeople who counsel
people interested in starting their own businesses.
United Way of Allegheny County - Volunteer Impact
— Visit http://www.volunteersolutions.org for volunteer opportunities!