Volunteer Opportunities Archives

Fayette County Community Action Agency (FCCAA), Inc.’s Home Delivered Meals program provides daily nutritious meals to eligible homebound seniors who reside in North Union Township, South Union Township or within designated mountain areas of Fayette County. Other subcontractors provide meals to older adults who reside in other areas of Fayette County.

Staff and volunteers prepare home delivered meals at a local senior center then deliver meals to the homes of recipients.

FCCAA does not directly enroll participants in the Home Delivered Meals Program. An assessment must be completed by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging to determine eligibility; this agency can be reached by calling 1-800-734-9603.

The FCCAA Food Bank is Fayette County’s designated warehouse for the collection and storage of food for individuals in need of food assistance. Each year, the Food Bank collects and distributes over 2 million pounds of food to approximately 30,000 individuals. The food is distributed through a network of volunteer food pantries, congregate feeding sites, and soup kitchens.

Food Bank programs include emergency food assistance for anyone who is in need, the PA Senior Food Box Program for older adults, and the Weekend Snack Pack Program, which provides children with a backpack filled with food to help fill a nutritional void.

On-site at the FCCAA Food Bank warehouse, participants can visit its Shop-Thru. The Shop-Thru mimics a grocery store where participants can select the foods to prepare meals for their families. There is a selection of fresh and nonperishable food items.

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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is the largest network of adult volunteers in Fayette County. RSVP connects adults who are 55 years and older to volunteer opportunities at non-profits organizations, senior centers, food pantries, arts and cultural organizations, and community centers.

RSVP members apply their life experiences, skills, and interests to meet community needs and help improve the lives of Fayette County residents. Members can volunteer according to their schedule and availability. Volunteers may be able to receive some cost reimbursements for travel, meals, and liability insurance coverage. Download the RSVP volunteer enrollment packet.

Non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, hospitals, arts and cultural organizations, and community centers are able to become sites to host RSVP volunteers.