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The following volunteer opportunities for individuals 18 years of age and older are published weekly in The Times Leader. To volunteer, or to have your organization listed, contact Cathy Faatz at the Volunteer Action Center at 829-671 1, or check out volunteer information at www.unitedwaywb.org. Volunteer forms and news release forms can be obtained online. Interested volunteers may also access the network and search for volunteer opportunities in communities across the nation by visiting www.1-800-volunteer.org and entering a ZIP code.
Emergency Homeless Women’s Shelter, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: two women or a married couple (two volunteers each night) to supervise the homeless women’s shelter

Hours: weekdays and weekends 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Shelter is open Oct. 1 to April 30

Requirements: orientation provided with trained volunteer or coordinator
Kingston Commons, Kingston

Volunteers: play games, comfort and visit residents; transport to activities; assist with scheduled outings and visiting patients

Hours: weekdays 9-1 1:30 a.m.; 1:30-4 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m.-noon; 1:30-4 p.m.; evenings 6-8 p.m.
Requirements: on-the-job instructions will be provided
Kirby Family House (Salvation Army), Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: babysitting for children ages 3 months to 10 years while parents participate in group classes
Hours: vary

Volunteers: assist children with structured activities

Hours: Thursdays 6-8 p.m.
Requirements: must work well with children. Must obtain a child abuse clearance and criminal record report. Cost will be paid for by agency with an extended work commitment

Volunteers: assist resident adviser with day-to-day operations; cleaning, phones, reception duties and lunch preparation

Hours: weekdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; weekends 1 1 a.m.-6 p.m.
Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: transport residents to and from beauty shop appointments

Hours: weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Volunteers: assist in gift shop

Volunteers: assist clerical staff

Volunteers: assist receptionist

Hours: weekdays and weekends
Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas

Volunteers: reception desk attendant to answer phones, greet visitors and varied clerical duties

Hours: varied days and hours as needed

Requirements: orientation and training provided. Tuberculosis screening and background check is needed (no cost to the volunteer)

Volunteers: assist the Activity Department with various activities with residents that are visual or hearing impaired. Play games, do manicures, visit residents and escort to various activities

Volunteers: escort help needed for the Physical Therapy Department

Hours: various hours throughout the week

Requirements: orientation provided
Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Dallas

Volunteers: assist the Activities Department with various activities, transporting patients, visiting residents and helping with parties and special events

Hours: various hours during the week
Requirements: orientation provided
Nanticoke Food Pantry, Nanticoke

Volunteers: assist with client information, data entry and food distribution.

Hours: Wednesday 9-1 1 a.m.
Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Avoca

Volunteers: distribute posters advertising upcoming events in stores, libraries, colleges, and everywhere possible

Hours: flexible
Riverside Adult Day Care, Plains Twp.

Volunteers: assist with lunch and craft activities. Helping to entertain clients with music, sing-a-longs, story telling or bible sessions

Hours: weekdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Riverstreet Manor Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: transport residents in wheelchairs to and from recreational activities. Visiting with residents, deliver mail and assisting with bingo

Hours: weekends and weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Requirements: orientation provided
Summit Healthcare Center, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: assist with patient activities

Hours: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday only

Requirements: ability to push a wheelchair, good personality with the elderly
Swetland Homestead, Wyoming

Volunteers: tour guides for historical home. Help arrange children’s programs

Hours: weekends noon-4 p.m.

Requirements: training will be provided
United Rehabilitation Services, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: assist a committee in current fundraising activities and events throughout the year

Hours: weekdays 3-4 p.m.
Wyoming Valley Habitat For Humanity

Volunteers: construction site worker for construction work. Experience in home building, small construction projects and basic remodeling helpful. Also anyone in a specialized field such as plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.

Hours: Wednesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Subject to availability

Volunteers: lunch providers. Individuals or groups to make and provide lunches to volunteer workers

Hours: Saturdays 1 1:45 a.m. Have lunch at job site

Volunteers: retail sales assistant to assist with running of small retail store. Duties include sales, showroom and warehouse maintenance.

Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Requirements: training provided. Knowledge of retail and building supplies and home repair helpful.
Wyoming Valley Health Care System, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: information desk assistant; assist all visitors with directional and patient information

Hours: weekdays 9 a.m.-noon; noon-3 p.m.

Requirements: on-the-job training and instructions provided

Volunteers: Gift shop cashier

Hours: weekdays and weekends 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 12:30-4 p.m.

Requirements: on-the-job training provided