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ORGANIZATION: NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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North Hills Community Outreach" s In Service of Seniors program needs volunteers to assist seniors in Northern Allegheny County outside of the city limits. You can volunteer close to your home or travel farther within our service area.

Requested services include

  • Transportation to medical appointments - weekday availability needed. (Most popular request)
  • Grocery shopping
  • Friendly visits
  • Yardwork
  • Safety checks - a pair of volunteers follow a prewritten checklist to ensure the senior's home is safe from hazards. Duties might include installing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and supplying the senior with a "goody bag" of useful safety items. A PA-certified contractor will make the installations free of charge if indoor railings or grab bars are needed.

Learn more at NHCO.org/Volunteer-To-Help-Seniors or contact:
Jennifer Aranda
In Service of Seniors Outreach and Projects Coordinator
jlaranda@nhco.org
412.487.6316 X3323

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About NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Location:

North Boroughs Satellite, 939 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202, US

Mission Statement

North Hills Community Outreach is a non-profit organization addressing the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty in northern Allegheny County.

Description

NHCO provides more than twenty services and programs to help those in need in northern Allegheny Country. We could not accomplish our mission without the help of hundreds of generous and caring volunteers. Below are a few of our programs

Services For Seniors
A variety of services that help older adults in our community live healthy and safe with dignity at home. Services include home safety checks, yard work, shoveling snow, friendly home visits, telephone reassurance calls and rides on our Free Rides for Seniors Shuttle.

Food Pantry
NHCO operates three food pantries in Northern Allegheny County, including Allison Park, Millvale and Bellevue. We provide food to nearly 700 families each month. One visit a month provides approximately five days of food.

Sharing Projects
NHCO holds various collections throughout the year, then distributes the donated goods to those in need. Some of our distributions include back to school supplies, holiday toys and winter coats.

Learn more at https://www.nhco.org/volunteer

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Emergency & Safety
Seniors
Community, Emergency & Safety, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Northern Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA 15238

(40.523045,-79.86328)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Community Outreach
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible

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