Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Life'sWork is seeking a part-time reader to assist a visually-impaired staff member with daily office tasks, such as reading mail, email, etc.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Life'sWork of Western PA

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Occasional

Contact Person: Tara Zimmerman, Coordinator, Human Resources, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1323 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions to Life'sWork of Western PA from the East: Parkway East (376) through the Squirrel Hill tunnels (staying in the right lane). Continue to the Boulevard of the Allies exit. Stay in the right lane. You will then come to a "Y" in the road (Mercy Hospital helicopter pad on the right). Stay to the right. You will make a right turn onto Stevenson Street. Continue down the hill. LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA is located to your left at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Stevenson Street. Directions to LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA from the West (Airport): Follow the signs to Pittsburgh (Route 60, Route 22/30 to I-279) and proceed towards Pittsburgh through the Fort Pitt Tunnels (staying in the right lane). Exit at Monroeville (376). Get into the left lane and exit at Grant Street being sure to stay in the left lane. Continue on Grant Street, but be sure to get in the right lane after you cross the Boulevard of the Allies (2nd light). Continue on Grant to Forbes Avenue. The Allegheny County City-County Building and Court House are on either side of Forbes. Turn right onto Forbes Avenue. Continue on Forbes Avenue to Stevenson Street. The A. J. Palumbo Center is on the right; LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA is located on the left. To LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA from the South Hills: Follow Route 19 South towards Pittsburgh. Route 19 becomes Washington Road which then becomes West Liberty Avenue. Proceed through the Liberty Tunnels making sure to be in the right lane. Do not take the I-279 exit. At the Forbes Avenue exit, turn right. Proceed three blocks. The A. J. Palumbo Center is on the right; LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA is on the left. To LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA from the North: Follow I-279 towards Pittsburgh. Take the Veterans Bridge/Liberty Bridge exit. Cross over the bridge staying in the right lane. Take the 6th/7th Avenue exit and move into the left lane. Follow the signs to the Civic Arena (on top of hill on left). At the top of the hill the Arena will be in front of you; make a right. Cross over Center Avenue and proceed down the hill crossing over Fifth Avenue. You will then start up a hill. At that light (Forbes Avenue) make a left. Continue two blocks. The A. J. Palumbo Center is on the right; LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA is on the left. LIFE'SWORK OF WESTERN PA is accessible by Port Authority Transportation. From downtown Pittsburgh: 61A, 61B, 61C, 71A, 71B, 71C. PAT Transit may be reached at 412-442-2000 for their schedules.   Nearest Bus Stop: Forbes at Stevenson, 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portauthority.org/ride/ride.html

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Pittsburgh
Counties:		Allegheny

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes
Is this a family friendly activity?
	No
If yes, what is the minimum age for children?
	18

Last updated on January 9, 2009