Volunteer

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. You can help by volunteering your time and talent in any number of ways. Ursuline offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Some involve working directly with our clients, while other volunteer opportunities are more behind the scenes in our office.

We can work with you to make your volunteer experience positive, enjoyable and hopefully, a long one. Please call 412-683-0400 x228 to find out just how far a little of your time will go in helping us!

Volunteer Opportunities Available

Cart to Heart

The Cart to Heart volunteer shopping service enables homebound seniors to receive needed groceries on a regular schedule. The program matches local seniors who are in need of shopping with volunteers who want to make a difference in the life of a senior neighbor. This service assists seniors throughout Allegheny County and utilizes community volunteers. The program is always seeking interested volunteers to shop for qualifying seniors. Please contact us at 412-683-0400 ext. 236 for more information on becoming a volunteer shopper or a participant in the service.

AARP Money Management/Senior Reassurance

The AARP Money Management Program provides an opportunity to assist low income seniors who are having difficulty managing monthly bill-paying.

Volunteers assist with bank statement reconciliation, preparation of checks for bill payments, maintenance of checkbook activity and ensure that bills are paid on time.

Senior Reassurance Program matches a volunteer caller with a senior who resides alone for the provision of a brief daily call to check on a senior's general well-being. These contacts also offer a much-needed respite from the isolation many seniors experience when they live alone. Calls are prearranged, and can provide emergency contact if necessary.

Call our Volunteer Programs Office at 412-683-0400 x228. We promote independence and create friendships that MAKE a lifetime.

Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support

Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support (GGC) volunteers provide support, education, create awareness and— in the process—instill hope in people who are grieving. Peer Support Volunteers and Organizational Support Volunteers are being recruited to work alongside staff at the GGC's location in Squirrel Hill. Volunteers at GGC have an opportunity to choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities.

For more information about volunteering at the Good Grief Center, please call GGC at 412.224.4700 or toll-free at 1.888.GRIEF.88. GGC may also be contacted via e-mail at support@goodgriefcenter.com or at the website www.goodgriefcenter.com. Please consider becoming a member of our team.

Office Support

Assist Ursuline Senior Services and its various programs with its office and program activities such as mailings, computer data entry, filing, emails, reception duties, and/or phone calls. Even if you don't possess computer skills, there are still activities you can do. If you have a good sense of humor and want to increase the agency's ability to serve those who rely on US start volunteering now. Training and perks are provided.