Student Volunteer Opportunities

Created by: Hannah Irvine- Boyd County High School Class of 2015

Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer?

Here are some ideas to help you get started!

AARF

You must be at least 12 years of age to volunteer
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Time: 6:00 pm
Contact Cathy Queen at (606) 922-5157

American Cancer Society

No specific age minimum
They allow volunteers on days of planned projects for example: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Contact Christy Hall at (606) 325-8251

American Heart Association

No specific age minimum
Volunteer at any time and any day
Go to their website to sign up and they will make a schedule to fit your needs

Ashland Alliance

No specific age minimum
Volunteer at any time and any day but mainly need volunteers during the evening
Big event is the Winter Wonderland of Lights
Contact Paula Mayo at (606) 324-5111

Ashland 1^st United Methodist Church

Must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer
Volunteer any day after school in the preschool
Contact Tina Corey at (606) 324-6881

Ashland CAReS

Age requirement depends on the task assigned
Biggest need is at Christmas
Contact Trish Hall at (606) 324-2949

Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

You must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer
TB Skin Test and Background Check required for all volunteers
Volunteer any day from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Contact Megan Damron at (606) 928-2963

Cabell Huntington Hospital

All volunteers must complete this application
You must be in high school to volunteer
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Volunteer at any time of the day
Contact the Volunteer Services Department at (304) 526-2113

Carter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

No specific age minimum
TB Skin Test and Background Check required for all volunteers
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Volunteer at any time of the day
Contact Gay Clevenger at (606) 474-7835

Community Hospice

You must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer
Volunteer at any time and any day
Contact LuAnn Vance at (606) 329-1890 or 1-800-926-6184

Community Kitchen

You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer and complete an application
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Times: Monday – Friday (11:30 am – 12:15 pm); Tuesday and Thursday (4:30 pm – 5:15 pm)
Contact Lacy Stephens at (606) 325-8144

Dressing Room

You must be in high school to volunteer
Check to see what day needed to volunteer
Contact Lucy Davis (606) 324-5400

13. Highlands Museum & Discovery Center

You must be at least 12 years of age to volunteer
They allow volunteers Wednesday thru Saturday (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Contact Kathryn Wollenhaupt at (606) 329-8888

14. Hope’s Place

You must be at least 18 years of age and go through a strict process to volunteer
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Contact Nikki Hanshaw at (606) 325-4737

15. King’s Daughter Medical Center

You must be 14 years of age by June 1
You must complete an application
Application must be completed and signed by the volunteer applicant and a parent/guardian and returned to the Volunteer Services Department
Upon receipt of the application, Volunteer Services will send additional information to your parent/guardian with details of the application process
All new teen volunteers accepted into the program, must be available to attend a mandatory orientation
Teens typically work one 4 hour shift per week, based upon the number of request we receive from various departments within the medical center. Teens accepted into the program are asked to commit to their assigned schedule and not miss more than one week.
Contact Volunteer Services at (606) 408-0955.

16. Lawrence County Humane Society

No specific age minimum
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Volunteer at any time of the day
Contact Kim Perry at (606) 638-0512

17. Neighbors Helping Neighbors

You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Times: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Contact Bethany Cayton at (606) 327-5667

18. Oakmont Manor

You must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Times: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Contact Misty Jenkins at (606) 836-0931

19. Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital

You must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer
TB Skin Test required for all volunteers
They allow volunteers Monday – Friday
Volunteer at any time of the day
Contact their Care line at (606) 833-3653

20. Paramount Arts Center

You must be at least 16 years of age to be an usher
You must be at least 13 years of age to hand out programs
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Times vary
Contact Melanie Cornelison at (606) 324-3175 EXT: 311

21. River Cities Harvest

No specific age minimum
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Times: 9:00 am – 5:00pm
Contact Julia Vice (606) 324-3663

22. Ronald McDonald House

No specific age minimum
You must complete an application
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Times: (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm) (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Contact Cathy Conway at (304) 529-1122

23. Safe Harbor

You must be a high school student to volunteer
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Times (during the day)
Contact Diana Tussey at (606) 329-9304

24. Salvation Army

No specific age minimum
They allow volunteers on days of planned projects
Contact Major Darnell Kingsbury at (606)324-5751

25. Shelter of Hope

No specific age minimum but if you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent
They allow volunteers seven days a week
Times: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Contact Candy Goldie at (606) 324-6700

26. St. Mary’s Hospital