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Angel Food Ministries
1-814-445-8112 Ext 2
Volunteers needed

Distribution Center
Saturday (See Schedule) - Somerset Junior High School Cafeteria
Men needed for heavy lifting 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Ages 13 yrs and up for set up and distribution of food 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Distribution Weeks 2009
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 22
September 19
October 17
November 14
December 12
Next Step Center, Inc.
Therese Francis, Executive Director

 406 Stoystown Road
Somerset, PA  15501

1-814-444-8588
nextstepcenter@verizon.net

High school students and older
volunteers needed for
interacting with guests and hosting.  
Suggestions for fund raising.
Somerset Co. Blind Center; Division of SABVI
Robin Stemple, Marketing Coordinator

748 S. Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501

Volunteers needed High School students and older for:
Answering phones
Rides for clients
Vision Screening
Maintenance around the building

rstemple@somersetblind.org

Area Agency on Aging
Arthur N. DiLoreto, Administrator

1338 S. Edgewood Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501
1-814-443-2681
1-800-452-0825

Senior High School Students and older
Volunteers needed for:
Apprise – trained volunteers to assist people on Medicare Ins.
Ombudsman – trained to assist residents of Nursing Homes and Personal Care Facility
Escort Driving Program – Volunteers that use their own vehicles to transport residents to and from medical appointments in and outside of county

Pennsylvania Association for Individuals with Disabilities (PAID)
Kimberly Roberts, Executive Director

727 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905

1-814-255-7243
Youth Advocate Program of Somerset County
Albert J. Torquato, Acting Director

212 E. Main Street Ste A
P.O. Box 106
Somerset, PA  15501

1-814-443-3956
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Nancy Miller, Senior Daily Living Center

231 Tabernacle Drive
Somerset, PA 15501

1-814-445-8506

Volunteers needed High School students and older for:
Assisting with activities
Volunteer Transportation Program
Donna Morelli – Coordinator

231 Tabernacle Drive
Somerset, PA  15501

1-814-445-9165

Transportation needed to take patients to Drs appointments/treatments
Must have valid PA drivers license
Mileage reimbursement included
Age 55 and older
International Conservation Center
Dayton Baker, ICC Farm Manager

1487 Glen Savage Road
Fairhope, PA 15538

1-814-267-5567
The Learning Lamp

Leah Spangler, Executive Director
108 College Park Plaza
Johnstown, PA 15904


1-814-262-0732

Volunteers needed for:
Maintenance around the building
Light cleaning
Office work


Please contact Cindy Grose
1-866-785-LAMP

Teen Quest
293 Rich Road
Somerset, Pa  15501

Our mission is to assist churches, communities and families in winning, equipping and empowering students for ministry through camping, student groups and global evangelism.

Contact person:  Mark or Debbi Witt

Phone number: 1-814-444-9511

e-mail: markwitt @ teenquest.org

Website:  www. Teenquest.org

Business hours: 9 to  a.m.  to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Volunteering opportunities: Monthly mailings, carpenters, &  horse wranglers.

Humane Society of Somerset County
204 Whitetail Road, P.O. Box 182
Somerset, Pa 15501

Our mission is to provide for the homeless, neglected and abused animals of our community.  Our Humane Officer investigates abuse and neglected cases.  We provide education programs for the public and our animals get the very best of care while they are with us with medical care, food, compassion, gentle hands and kind words.

We make every effort to find homes for all our animals in our care.  There is no time limit on an animal’s stay at our shelter.  The staff and Board of Directors at the Humane Society love pets and our actions bear out that simple fact but we couldn’t exist without your support.

Contact person:  Sally Urban, President

Phone number:  1-814-443-2121

E-mail:  surban@wpia.net

Website:  www.somersetpets.com

Business Hours:  Open Monday  through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Wednesday, Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Junior Achievement of Western PA
647 Main St., Ste 300
Johnstown, Pa  15901

Our purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Contact person:  Kelli Ruiz
Phone number:  1-814-266-2125
E-mail:  Kruiz@jawwesternpa.org

Website:  www.pittsburgh.ja.org

Business Hours:  8:30 a.m.  to 5 p.m.
Mom’s House, Inc. of Johnstown
1325 Franklin St.
Johnstown, Pa  15905

Our mission is to provide a loving, safe and educational environment at no cost to a parent continuing their education.

Contact person:  Allegra P. Slick

Phone number:  1-814-535-4848

E-mail:  AllegraPSlick@yahoo.com

Website:  momshouse.org

Business hours:  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tableland/ Food Pantries

Mission: The program is designed to distribute an emergency supply of food to local residents in need.

Contact:  Families can apply directly at their food pantry site: Bring names, social security numbers, birthdates for all members of household or call:

1-814-445-9628.


Berlin Food Pantry
610 Main St.
Berlin, Pa 15530

Our mission
is to serve the people of the Berlin Brothersvalley and Shanksville School Districts who meet government guidlelines for aid. We provide food for over 100 families.

Contact - Lester Coslic
1- 814-267-3326

Hours of Operation: 9 to 11 a.m. (Every Wednesday)

Service Area – Berlin, Brothersvalley - Shanksville


Confluence Area Food Pantry
710 Oden St.
Confluence, Pa 15424

Serving low income families.

Contact - Lawrence Jarvis
1-814-395-5054

Volunteer opportunities - packing and carrying boxes to cars on distribution days.
Hours of Operation:  9 a.m. to noon (Last Friday)

Service Area:  Turkeyfoot Valley



Helping Hands Food Pantry
301 Center St.
Boswell, Pa 15531

Hours of Operation:  9 a.m. to noon (Every Thursday)

Service Area:  North Star Area


Meyersdale Food Pantry
Zion Lutheran Church
355 Center St.
Meyersdale, Pa 15552

Hours of Operation:  9 a.m. to noon, every Friday

Service Area:  Meyersdale, Garrett, & Salisbury Area



St Francis Sharing & Caring Food Pantry
Old Bank Bldg.
Whistler St.
Holsopple, Pa 15935

Hours of Operation:   9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first  Monday & Wednesday.

Service Area:  Conemaugh Township Area


Shade-Central City Food Pantry
Missionary Church
Lohr St
Central City, Pa 15926

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to noon, second Saturday.

Service Area:  Shade- Central City


Somerset Area Food Pantry
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rte 281, South
Somerset, Pa 15501

Hours of Operation:  8 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday.

Service Area:  Rockwood & Somerset


Windber Area Food Pantry
Compassion House
2010 Somerset Ave.
Windber, Pa 15963

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., first and third Wednesday.

Service Area:  Windber Area

Springs Historical Society

Springs Historical Society , non profit organization, whose mission to foster and actively participate in the preservation of property, buildings, sites, landmarks, documents and other items of historical interest and aesthetic  and social value; to revive pioneer arts and crafts and to foster interest in  and appreciation for the history of the area and to carry on research.
The Society has the following events each year:


2009 Springs Farmers Market  Opens May 23 at 8 a.m. to noon - every Saturday thru Sept. 12th

The Springs Museum opens May 23. Hours: at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday thru Oct 3rd and Wednesdays and thru Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.


Springs Folk Festival  Oct 2 and 3 from 9 am to 5 p.m.
Events are located on Route 669 Springs, PA. between Salisbury, PA (US 219) and Grantsville, MD. (US 40)

Website: www.springspa.org

Contact person: Jean Papik
npapik@aol.com
1-814-662-9202

Mary S Biesecker Public Library

230 S. Rosina Ave
Somerset, Pa 15501

Mission:  We strive to provide information and recreational materials for everyone in the community. We are committed to the promotion of lifelong
learning.


Contact person: Lee Ann Schrock

Phone number: 1-814-445-4011
E-mail: leeann@maryslibrary.com

Website: www.maryslibrary.com

Business hours: M - F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. , Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Golden Living Center -Meyersdale
200 Hospital Drive,
Meyersdale, PA 15552

Phone number: 1-814-634-5966

Dee Maust - Activities Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Chris Grenke - Sales and Marketing Director

Volunteer opportunities include, one on one and small group interactions,
participating and assisting in planned activities, transitioning residents from their rooms to the activity areas, reading or talking to residents, letter writing/resident pen pals, and staff shadowing. We also encourage individuals or groups to share their talents, interests, and hobbies with our residents. Singing, music, arts and crafts, story telling, and photography are all examples of things our residents enjoy.

Habitat for Humanity of Cambria County
P. O. Box 453
Ebensburg, PA 15931

Mission : To help lower income families find decent affordable housing.

Contact person : Phyllis Thomas, Board Secretary
Phone: 1-814-539-2884
Email: farley1249@verizon.net

Volunteer opportunities : Construction, fund raising, public speaking
Any needed items that viewers can donate : Building materials, time and talents, cash donations.
Meyersdale Public Library
Center Street
Meyersdale.

Phone: 1-814-634-0512

website - www.meyersdalelibrary.com.

Business hours - Monday through Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Birthright
Somerset

Offering pregnancy support service. Birthright’s positive support and advocacy strive to help the mother mobilize her own resources and those of the community to face the future and plan for herself and her child.

Janice Schrift
1-814-445-9300 or 1-800-550-4900

www.birthright.org

Volunteer opportunities - mailings, carnation drive, Mothers Day, Giving Tree and newsletters.
SAM Van
Somerset

Our mission is to provide transportation for people who have medical appointments out of Somerset, particularly in Johnstown, Pittsburgh and Altoona.

Contact: Charles Olson
1-814-4436354.

Volunteer opportunities - Drivers needed to drive our vans one day a week or as needed.

Senior Daily Living

231 Tabernacle Drive
Somerset

We are here to serve people through a ministry of love, compassion and mercy with social activities for spirited seniors age 60 years or older. The program also offers the working caregiver a viable option for a loved one during the work day.


Contact: Nancy Miller
1-814-445-8506
Email: alsm_adap_smt@netzero.net

www.alsm.org

Volunteer opportunities - Help with craft time, conduct exercise programs, play music and lead sing alongs.

Boys and Girls Club
122 North Center Ave.
Somerset

Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and positive influence. Boys and Girls Club is a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun.

Contact: Susan Hankinson
1-814-444-8897
1-814-445-1802
shankinson@shol.com

Volunteer opportunities - Assist with reading, snacks, games or homework

New Day
137 Missoura Street
Somerset

New Day, Inc. is a Christian ministry for at-risk children and youth, marriages and families. Its purpose is to provide programs which meet spiritual, emotional, social and life-skill development needs in the lives of those it touches.

Contact: Gloria Burkey or Eileen Yoder
1-814-445-7557
somersetnewday@verizon.net
newday@shol.com

Volunteer opportunities - Mailings, spring cleaning, volunteers for youth programs, Friends of New Day to develop financial support and financial sponsors for our prison ministry coordinator.

RSVP
Somerset

1-800-452-0825
1-814-443-2681
www.somersetaaa.org

Volunteer opporunties can be found in education, health and human services, public sfatey, environment and economic development for individuals 55 years and older. Reimbursement, mileage and insurance is also offered.

Multiple Sclerosis Society
1-814-696-1017
Volunteer opportunities - Special events

Women’s Help Centers
Somerset and Johnstown
Contact: 1-814-536-5361, 1-814-443-2824 or 1-800-999-7406
Boswell Area Senior Center

332 Stoneycreek Street
Boswell, PA 15531

Contact: Carol Turner
(814) 629-9926
boswellseniorcenter@somersetaaa.org

Business hours:  Monday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Cambria County Association for Retarded Citizens

960 Bedford Street
Johnstown, PA 15902

Contact: Jennifer Zufall, Executive Director
(814) 535- 1511
ARC@floodcity.net

Business hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Center for Life – Windber Senior Services

700 Fifth Street
Suite 200
Windber, PA 15963

Promoting healthy, active lifestyles and independent living, through:
-Mental stimulation- socialization, educational programming, card clubs, computer classes, volunteer responsibilities, and trips
-Physical stimulation- exercise classes and equipment, bowling leagues
-Nutritional support- breakfast and lunch served 5 days a week

Contact: Eleanor Pile, Senior Services Director/
Area Agency of Somerset, County
(814) 467-5912
epile@somersertaaa.org

Volunteer opportunities:
Center Committee Members
Assistants to the Center Director
Center Desk- Operational- Reservation responsibilities
Meal preparation and clean-up
Exercise instructors
Greeters
Computer teachers
Bingo callers- sellers
Repair/maintenance
Fund raisers
Trip escorts
Dance volunteers
Wii bowling coaches
Craft instructors
Art teachers

Business hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Evening hours:
Tuesday- Computer classes 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday- Digital camera classes 7:00 pm
Monthly dances 6:30pm- 9:30pm
Thursday- Wii Bowling League

Confluence Senior Center

700 Reynolds Street
Confluence, PA 15424

Contact: Betty Mancini or Celeste Meck
(814) 395-5117

seniorctr@qcol.net

Business hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easter Seals

571 East Main Street
Somerset, PA 15501
Or
232 Walnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15901

Create solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs, and their families.

Contact: Annette Shearman
(814) 445-4834 or (814) 535-5508
Easterseals.dir@atlanticbbn.net

www.westernpa.easterseals.com

There are different opportunities and events throughout the year which require many volunteers in Somerset and Cambria Counties.

Business hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday thru Thursday; 8:00-2:30 Friday

Friendship Circle Senior Citizens Club
NO INFO AS OF YET
Garrett Senior Citizens Club
NO INFO AS OF YET
Goodwill Industries of Conemaugh Valley

540-542 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15901

To empower persons with barriers to employment to become more self-sufficient through work.

1-814-536-3536
Webmaster@GoodwillJohnstown.org
           

Hollsopple Senior Center

15935 S Main Street
Hollsopple, PA 15935

(814) 479-2216

March of Dimes

12 Olde Farm Office Centre
Duncansville, PA 16635

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies through the prevention of birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Contact: Eric Fiscus
(814) 696-9691
dfiscus@marchofdimes.com

www.marchofdimes.com

Volunteer opportunities:
March of Dimes is always in need of fundraising teams, sponsors, committee members as well as volunteers for their March for Babies event on Sunday,
April 26, 2009 at Wheeler Bros. Registration for this event
will begin at 12 p.m. and the walk starts at 1 p.m. Please join them to help make sure that one day all babies will be born healthy and strong.

Business hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm