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Get Involved. Join the Mercer Aware Team!

As a nonprofit organization, our staff is lean. Resources are devoted to the programs and services we provide to victims, supporting friends and family, and the Mercer County community. Therefore, volunteers are a significant asset to the mission–help the hurting to heal and to work with all to end every form of domestic and sexual violence.

Are interested in helping AWARE to help others? If so click one of the options below to learn more and get started as a Mercer Aware volunteer. We look forward to working with you!

General Services

 We offers a range of volunteer assignments to reflect the diverse needs of the agency and interest of volunteers. Examples of responsibilities include: conducting outreach activity; provide education sessions to community groups; participate and support special projects, fundraising events, and public affairs; Contribute specific skill or time to support the administrative needs of agency work,too!.

Direct Services

Provide direct services to victims of domestic or sexual violence.            Court Navigator volunteer/Hotline volunteer/Emergency Housing advocate

Board Member, Advisory Board, or Committee Member

We need community leaders who will advocate for the needs of victims of domestic and sexual violence in Mercer County. The AWARE Board is a working board–leaders from across the county working to make our community a safer place for all. 

Organization or Group Volunteer

Are you part of a social group or an organization who wants to volunteer their time? AWARE has numerous opportunities for groups looking to volunteer, such as Done in a Day projects, organizing donation drives or hosting a fundraising event. 

Intern

AWARE, Inc offers creative, applied learning, internship opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students and students studying in a variety of majors and disciplines. Internships are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. 

Community Services

Are you an adult or a high school student here in Mercer County and looking for some community service hours? AWARE has a range of non-direct services activities. 

Teen Advisory Board

Looking for a way to get service hours and make a difference at the same time? Apply now. We will work with your schedule. 

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Upcoming Events

Apr
19
Fri
10:00 am The Salvation Army Health and We... @ The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Health and We... @ The Salvation Army
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
An AWARE advocate will be attending the Health and Wellness Fair, hosted by the Salvation Army on April 19th from 10am until 2pm.
May
23
Thu
10:00 am Community Event @ Buchanan Manor
Community Event @ Buchanan Manor
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
There will be an event for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 23rd, 2024. This event is closed, for the residents of Buchanan Manor.
Jun
21
Fri
all-day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Jun 21 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed on Friday, June 21st for staff meetings. If you have a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call our 24/7 toll-free hotline[...]
Jul
9
Tue
10:00 am AWARE Outreach Event @ Prince of Peace
AWARE Outreach Event @ Prince of Peace
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join AWARE’s Youth Advocate Tasha as we host two sessions at the Prince of Peace Center in Farrell. The first hour (10AM-11AM) will be for those aged 13-18 as we watch and discuss the short[...]
Aug
29
Thu
7:00 pm Grove City College New Student O... @ Grove City College
Grove City College New Student O... @ Grove City College
Aug 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An AWARE advocate will be attending the new student orientation at Grove City College in Crawford Hall on August 29, 2024. Our advocate will be giving a presentation to new students and their families and[...]
Sep
20
Fri
all-day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Sep 20 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed on Friday, September 20th due to staff meetings. If you are in a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call out 24/7[...]
Dec
20
Fri
all-day Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Office Closure @ AWARE, Inc
Dec 20 all-day
All AWARE, Inc. offices and locations will be closed on Friday, December 20th for staff meetings. If you are in a crisis emergency and need to speak to an advocate, please call our 24/7 toll-free[...]