Bartlett house
Welcome to the Bartlett House website!
GENERAL VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering at Bartlett House is very easy. Just call 304-292-0101 or come in and talk to our Resource Manager John Lewis. The Volunteer Coordinator is at the shelter from 9am-5pm. There is always something that needs done. If you feel you have a unique idea for your volunteer time, we would love to hear it.
FUND RAISING
Like other non-profits, the Bartlett House programs are funded through grants and the generous support of the community. If you have an idea for a fundraiser or would like to help with a fund raising effort, we welcome your participation. Please contact Doris Pirlo at 304-292-0101 or email to dpirlo@bartletthouse.org In the past we have had groups do bake sales, car washes, bucket brigades, concerts, dinners, cash bashes, silent auctions, running races, organizational collections and many other fund raising endeavors. These efforts are often greatly rewarding and fun for the participants. This is a great way for student organizations, civic groups, church organizations, and businesses to employ the power of team work.
General Volunteering
Volunteering at Bartlett House is very easy. Just call, email or come in and talk to our Resource Manager, John Lewis and he will take care of you. The Volunteer Coordinator is at the shelter from 9am-5pm. There is always something that needs done. If you feel you have a unique idea for your volunteer time, we would love to hear it. Please find below a list of suggested ways you can help us help the homeless.
Administrative Support
This job entails answering phones, reception, filing, data entry, hand writing notes, and other general office tasks.
Repair and Maintenance
Knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical repair or plumbing would be desired for this volunteer position.
Cleaning
It is our desire to provide a clean and healthy environment for our clients. Sweeping, mopping, wiping down walls, dusting and other cleaning duties would fall into this category.
Laundry
Bartlett House generates three to five loads of laundry per day (mostly bedding & towels). Having volunteers to complete this task is a great help!
Large or Bulk Item Transport
There are occasions when we need someone with a truck to transport large or bulk items such as appliances, furniture or food donations. We would like to compile a list of volunteers who would be willing to be “on call” to provide such transportation service when needed.
Nov19
Campus Cup
I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."
-Albert Schweitzer
Storage closets at the Bartlett House are piled high thanks to a recent contribution made by students who participated in Campus Cup at WVU. As a result of the competition, more than 2,200 items were donated.
Although, Associate Director of Residential Education, Eric O’Hara, helped plan the event, he gives full credit to the students for making it possible. He is always amazed by their efforts.
He said, “I’m always shocked each year at the number of items we get, the time people take to collect donations and then go to the store to try to find the most bang for their buck .”
Students living in residential halls at WVU combined their efforts in a healthy dose of competition during the campus cup. Campus Cup challenged the halls to donate items such as oven mitts, deodorant, soap, napkins, and diapers to benefit families in need at the Bartlett House. Each hall was competing to raise the most items donated, and all who were involved won.
According to O’Hara, the Bartlett house is more than deserving of the donation.
He said, “Bartlett House obviously does a lot of great work for the community.”
College students living in the dorm donated more than 2,200 items in 2011 and have donated thousands more in the past few years. Employees at the Bartlett House had to make multiple trips to campus to pick up the donations from Brooke Tower and Stalnaker Hall. John Lewis, an employee at the Bartlett House, said that the donations were extremely generous and helpful in allowing Bartlett House to continue its daily meal program. Bartlett House serves more than 40,00 meals to homeless children and adults each year, meeting their basic nutritional needs and keeping children healthy. Donations such as those from Campus Cup make the meal program possible.
On behalf of the Bartlett House residents and staff, a big THANK YOU to Campus Cup participants!
To learn more about how you can organize a food drive or fundraising event for Bartlett House, please contact Doris Pirlo at dpirlo@bartletthouse.org or call the shelter at 304-292-0101.
Sep16 Donations and Volunteers Needed
John Lewis, Resource Manager
Bartlett House is able to provide such quality homeless services due to the generosity of resources and time that is given by the local community. From those who donate money and goods, to those who serve meals and share their hobbies and talents. For the homeless, a shelter can be as little as a place to sleep out of the rain or as much as a step toward self-sufficiency.
Volunteer opportunities are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information on how to donate time and/or money, call the Volunteer Coordinator at 304-292-0101 or email him at jlewis@bartletthouse.org.
Click here for volunteer application
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Easton Elementary Donation
United Way Day of Caring
Bartlett House Wish List
Donations can be dropped off at the Bartlett House from 9 AM to 9 PM, 7 days a week, or contact us to arrange for pick up. The following is a list of items that the Bartlett House is in need of:
Kitchen/Food
Coffee
Filters
Sugar
Coffee creamer
Styrofoam plates/bowls
Plastic eating utensils
Zip lock Storage and Freezer bags quart and gallon size
Zip lock Sandwich Bags
Evaporated milk (canned milk)
“Cream of “soups (chicken, mushroom, celery)
Canned chicken and beef broth
Spices
Complete pancake mix
Muffin mixes
Cake mixes
Baking/biscuit mixes
Salad dressings (Ranch, Italian)
Powdered drink mixes, (Kool-Aid, Tang, Country Time etc.)
Personal Care Items
First aid supplies, (Band-aids, disinfectant etc.)
Double edged disposable razors
Shampoo (hotel minis)
Towels
Organizational Tools/Equipment
Ice machine
Large microwaveable bowls
Large non-stick skillet
Baby Stroller
Special thank you to to all of our supporters that have contributed to the Bartlett House.
MEAL PREPARATION
Our meal preparation is a 365 day-a-year program. We provide meals for our clients year-round. If anyone is interested in volunteering to prepare a meal (individual or groups welcome), please call our Resource Manager, John Lewis at 304-292-0101.
Meal Times
Monday-Friday
Breakfast - 7:00 am
Dinner - 7:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday
Breakfast - 7:00 am
Lunch - 12:00 pm
Dinner - 7:00 pm
(Holidays are set for each individual holiday)
Kitchen Help
Bartlett House prepares breakfast and dinner for our clients every day of the year. Volunteers are welcome to lend a hand.
Food/Donation Pickup
Nine months out of the year (September-May) we have nightly pickups of food from WVU food service. Volunteers would need a vehicle with some cargo capacity to perform this task (truck or SUV). Volunteers may choose specific evenings to pick up food or be “on call” as needed.