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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