16. Boy Scouts of America c Westmoreland-Fayette Council Greensburg About Us: Boy Scouts of America aims to prepare youth to become responsible,participating citizens and leaders in America's communities. Boy Scouts is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Opportunities: The Boy Scouts have volunteer opportunities as assistant Scoutmasters,with no previous experience required. Both young men and women may volunteer. Boy Scouts also have volunteer opportunities at various times throughout the year,assisting with annual programs and fundraisers,such as the "Scouting for Food" food drive. Minimum Age: 18 (to serve as an assistant Scoutmaster) & 21 (for more volunteer leadership positions) Evenings/Weekends: Yes Intership Available: Yes

17. Briarcliff Pavilion for Specialized Care North Huntingdon About Us: Briarcliff Pavilion for Specialized Care is a nursing facility with 24-hour nursing care coverage. The facility provides physical,occupational,and speech therapy programs,in addition to dietician services,recreational therapy,and a progressive restorative nursing program. Opportunities: Work one to one with our residents in such areas as room visits,reading to them,writing letters,participating in planned activities,and escorting to activities and outside. Minimum Age: 16 Evenings/Weekends: Yes Intership Available: Yes

18. Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society Harrison City About Us: Our mission is to preserve and restore Bushy Run Battlefield as an historical,educational and recreational resource for the community. Opportunities: Train to be a tour guide and assist during school tours and other educational/special events,assist in our gift shop. Minimum Age: 12 Evenings/Weekends: Saturdays & Sundays (no evenings) Intership Available: Yes

19. CASA of Westmoreland Greenburg About Us: CASA of Westmoreland is a volunteer cbased organization providing a voice in the courts on behalf of abuse and neglected children. CASA assists the court to ensure the child's placement in a safe,permanent and nurturing home. Opportunities: Serve as a fact-finder for the judge,establish a relationship of trust with the child,speak for the child in the courtroom representing the child's best interest. Volunteers continue as a "watchdog" for the child during the time a child is involved in the court system. Volunteers need to commit to a 30 hour training,court observation,and 12 hours per year of in-service training and be willing to commit to a child until permanency is achieved. Minimum Age: 21 Evenings/Weekends: Some Intership Available: Yes

20. Catholic Charities Greensburg About Us: Catholic Charities provides a variety of services designed to meet the needs of members of the community. We are a state licensed adoption center and offer services through our pregnancy center. Our agency provides counseling services and connects the community with resources. We provide financial assistance to those in crisis,and we are advocates for social justice. Opportunities: We need volunteers to staff our HelpLine. These volunteers take calls from our clients when our office is closed,from 5 p.m. to midnight,Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to midnight,on Saturdays,Sundays,and Holy Days. Our volunteers provide callers with information and resources. We ask all volunteers to commit at least a year's service with the agency because of the necessary training involved. Minimum Age: 16 Evenings/Weekends: Yes Intership Available: Yes

21. Center for Hearing & Deaf Services (HDS) of Westmoreland, Greensburg About Us: HDS-Westmoreland,the branch office of the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services,was established in 1982 so that persons who are deaf and hard of hearing could receive services within their community. We provide information about deafness to the community and services,such as sign language interpreting,audiology,and life skills development,to the deaf and hard of hearing in Westmoreland County. Opportunities: General office duties,some sign language necessary. Minimum Age: 16 Evenings/Weekends: No Intership Available: Yes

22. Central Blood Bank Greensburg About Us: Central Blood Bank (CBB) is a non-profit organization of more than 330 staff members that collects blood and delivers blood products and services that enable medical professionals to provide effective and efficient patient care in the tri-state area. Opportunities: Central Blood Bank's greatest need c in addition to blood donors c is for donor appreciation representatives. These volunteers work at community blood drives all over Westmoreland County serving refreshments,answering questions,and educating donors on the need for blood. There are always openings for canteen and office assistants,as well. An online volunteer application form can be found on the CBB web site. Minimum Age: 15 or with parent/guardian Evenings/Weekends: Yes Intership Available: In Greentree only

23. Central Westmoreland Habitat For Humanity Greensburg About Us: CWHFH is a faith based organization that provides simple,decent,affordable housing to financially challenged families and individuals. Opportunities: Construction of homes,office assistances,fundraisers,help with ReStore and advocacy. Minimum Age: 5 c we have appropriate activities for youth Evenings/Weekends: Both Intership Available: Yes

24. Child Care Information Services (CCIS) of Westmoreland County Greensburg About Us: CCIS administers the Subsidized Child Care Program for low income families and makes resource and referral services available to all citizens of Pennsylvania. Opportunities: Volunteers are needed occasionally to perform reception and/or clerical duties. Minimum Age: 18 Evenings/Weekends: No Intership Available: No

25. Christian Layman Corps Greensburg About Us: We are a non-profit organization working to support needy people in Southwestern PA,West Virginia and Kentucky by way of prayers,food,clothin,furniture,books and compassion. Opportunities: Cashiers in Thrift shop,food bank workers,furniture sales,truck drivers,event planners,donation sorters. Minimum Age: 16 Evenings/Weekends: Some Intership Available: No

26. Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children Greensburg About Us: To provide spiritual,educational,vocational and residential programs for children and adults with disabilities in order to enhance their quality of life and maximize their potential for independent living. Opportunities: Reinforce academic and vocational skills,assist in classroom activities,share in after school or evening recreational activities,participate indirectly by providing assistance around campus as needed. Minimum Age: 16 Evenings/Weekends: As scheduled Intership Available: Yes

27. Delmont Apples N Arts Festival Delmont About Us: We are an old fashioned Arts & Crafts (hand made) Festival. Along with the Fort Allen Antique Farm Group we hope to bring a sense of history and community to our area. Opportunities: Our volunteers help to plan and work at the annual Apple N Arts Festival. All talents and hands are welcome!. Minimum Age: 18 Evenings/Weekends: Yes Intership Available: No

28. Delmont Public Library Delmont About Us: The Delmont Public Library serves the cultural,recreational and educational needs of the community. Opportunities: Volunteers are needed in the evenings once a month from 6: 30-8: 00pm or daytime when vacancies exist. Volunteers shelve books and do many other things to support the library. Minimum Age: 13 Evenings/Weekends: see hours above Intership Available: No

29. Derry Area Historical Society New Derry About Us: The DAHS encourages and promotes research,writing,and preservation of local history and genealogy. Opportunities: Grounds and maintenance,conservation and preservation,docent/tour guide,clerical,data entry,library/archival duties. Minimum Age: 14 Evenings/Weekends: Yes Intership Available: Yes

30. East Suburban Citizens Advocacy Murrysville About Us: We support relationships between individuals with developmental disabilities and caring members of the community. Opportunities: Match with person who needs support for friendship,outings,advocacy,etc. Each relationship is unique to the people involved. We serve individuals from birth through old age. Minimum Age: 16 c Adult Evenings/Weekends: flexible times Intership Available: Yes.