Volunteer Opportunities in Appalachia | Hearts of Appalachia Project, Inc.

Thank you for your interest in serving Appalachian communities through Hearts of Appalachia Project, Inc. Please complete the sections that apply to you, ensuring all required fields are filled before submission. If you are not a student, you may skip the Student Information portion.

First name

Last name

Email

City / Town

State

Phone ( 0pt.)

Are you currently a student?

Yes

No

You must have an active Facebook account (Required) List Link Below

What part of Appalachia are you connected to (if applicable)?

How long have you or your family been connected to this region?

Select one r more areas of interest.

Stories from the Mountains – Story Collection

Stories from the Coal Mines – Oral History & Research

Heartbeats Project – Community Spotlights

Elder Story Project – Interview & Documentation

Resource Research – Food, Addiction Recovery, Senior Support, etc.

Blog or Devotional Contributor

Social Media & Outreach Support

Graphic Design or Creative Support

Administrative Support

Please share any relevant experience (writing, interviewing, research, genealogy, social media, nonprofit work, etc.):

What skills or gifts would you like to offer?

Are you comfortable interviewing elders or community members?

Yes

No

With Guidance

Are you comfortable handling sensitive topics (loss, addiction, poverty, coal mining hardship)?

Yes

No

With Guidance

How many hours per week can you realistically commit?

If you are applying as a student volunteer: Professor/Teacher Name.

School Email of Professor/Teacher: If you are seeking credits

Course name if applicable

Is volunteer service required for a class?

Yes

No

If required, how many hours are needed?

Would you like Hearts of Appalachia to provide documentation of your service hours?

Yes

No

I give permission for Hearts of Appalachia to communicate with my professor regarding service verification.

Please provide one reference (academic, professional, or community leader):

(Required) I understand that Hearts of Appalachia Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and honoring Appalachian heritage while serving community needs. I agree to represent the mission with integrity, respect, and care.

"Preserving mountain stories, faith, and heritage — one memory at a time."

HEARTS OF APPALACHIA PROJECT

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