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The following volunteer opportunities are for individuals 18 years and older. To volunteer, use the contact information included in the details for each opportunity. To have your organization listed, visit the United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Volunteer page at www.unitedwaywb.org. To view the complete list, visit www.timesleader.com and click Community News under the People tab.
Compassionate Care Hospice
Telephone Support: provide telephone support to patients and caregivers. Must enjoy conversing with people and have a positive outlook. Orientation training necessary regarding the hospice philosophy
Hours: Sunday to Saturday; one to three hours per week based on commitment
Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 346-2241 or 317-8817
Music Therapy Volunteers: provide light instrumental or vocal volunteer support to patients in facility or residential settings. Must have previous experience in a performance capacity in school, church or organized group. Orientation to hospice philosophy training provided
Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 346-2241 or 317-8817
Companions: based on patients’ interests: companionship, reading, playing games, encouraging life review, grocery shopping, etc. Orientation training on hospice philosophy needed. Volunteers must have a natural love for people and writing skills to document events of each visit
Hours: Sunday to Saturday; one to three hours a week based on commitment
Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 346-2241 or 317-8817
Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Volunteers: assist the 15th Annual Fundraising Dinner Program. Scrapbooking, creation of large photo prints of EPCAMR’s 15 years of success through a collage, creation of a computer generated photo history of the people, places, and rivers and streams restored throughout the Anthracite Region over its 15 year history
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact: Robert Hughes at 371-3523
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Defy the Odds Program Volunteers: assist with after-school programming for girls focusing on building skills and confidence to succeed in school and in life. Hours: Monday to Wednesday; one to two hours
Contact: Candace Campbell at (800) 692-7816