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Please contact Marywood Campus Ministry for any information about these on-going service experiences at 961-4723 or e-mail Campus Ministry at campusmin@marywood.edu
| Volunteer Experience | Time Commitment | Contact |
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BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS Help put hope into a child's future by volunteering as a Big Brother or a Big Sister. |
1 year commitment required. 1 visit at least once a week. | Volunteer Coordinator (570) 347-5616 |
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CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF NEPA
Education Department is looking for volunteers to assist in grading test papers, data entry of test scores, putting program packets together or translating education programs/appointments. |
Hours are flexible. 8:30-4:30 |
(570) 602-2227 ext. 220 |
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HEARTS of HOSPICE
Caring volunteers are requested to make friendly visits to patients and families, provide companionship, run errands for caregivers,deliver special treats for holidays. |
Flexible hours and volunteers can coordinate schedules with families.
As little as a couple hours a month. |
Reverend John Hardman-Zimmerman
(570) 383-3490 |
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HEARTS of HOSPICE
Caring volunteers are requested to make friendly visits to patients and families, provide companionship, run errands for caregivers,deliver special treats for holidays. |
Flexible hours and volunteers can coordinate schedules with families.
As little as a couple hours a month. |
Reverend John Hardman-Zimmerman
(570) 383-3490 |
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HOSPICE OF THE SACRED HEART
Volunteers needed for one-on-one visits with patients or for special group projects such as music and art therapy projects, Christmas caroling, or preparing welcome baskets |
Flexible hours according to your schedule and special project. |
(570) 706-2400 |
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LIFE GEISINGER
~Music Therapy Majors or Minors~ Volunteers needed to provide music therapy to its clients. |
Call for more information. | 570-558-6160 |
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MEALS on WHEELS of NEPA
Deliver meals on a weekly basis to homebound persons who are unable to prepare meals for themselves because of physical disabilities, old age or temporary illness. |
Monday-Friday
10:00 am-1:00pm 1.5 hours a week depending on volunteer. |
Elaine Baresse
(570) 346-2421 |
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MOSES TAYLOR HOSPITAL H.E.L.P.
~Hospital Elder Life Program~ Volunteers needed to work in partnership with doctors and nurses to provide geriatric care. Some volunteer opportunities include communicating with the patients, relaxation techniques, recreation, comfort/spirituality, and meals. |
2 hours a week
Monday-Friday Relatively Flexible *interview process required |
For more information call:
(570) 340-2161 To schedule an interview call: (570) 340-2011 |
| SAINTS PAUL's CHURCH Religious Ed. Teachers 6th, 7th & 8th grades Pre-Confirmation & Confirmation Classes |
Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Oct. 15 - April 19 |
Contact Sister Angela at 346-3359 |
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SAINT JOSEPH'S CENTER
~Special Friend Program~ Volunteers requested to interact on a one-to-one basis with a resident with special needs. ~Client Assistant~ Volunteers needed to assist a designated client or client group while they are receiving services at St. Joseph's Center (i.e. recreation therapy, music, aquatic therapy etc.) |
1 visit a week at regularly scheduled time
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Kathy Norton at
(570) 342-8379 |
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SAINT JOSEPH'S CENTER MATERNITY & FAMILY SERVICES
~Translator~ Volunteers are needed to translate for families who come for items and services at the Baby Pantry
~Pantry Assistant~ Volunteers needed to assist with various aspects of the operation of St. Joseph's Baby Pantry (i.e sorting donations, distribution and recording of donations etc.) ~ Mother Infant Program~ Volunteers needed to babysit infants & toddlers while mothers attend weekly house meeting, Southside location. 1-1+1/2 hours (usually Thursday nights) |
Flexible Hours | Ask for Ann Marie Locker or Ruma Marshall (570) 558-5050 |
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SCOLA
~Conversation Partner~ Volunteers needed to give a SCOLA ESL student a chance to use the English they are learning in an everyday setting. |
Length of commitment is flexible but preferably a 6 month commitment. (approximately 24hrs)
Meet with student 1 time per week for 1 hour. |
Program Coordinator (570) 346-6203 ext. 15 |
| SCOLA ESL Tutors Become a certified literacy tutor for clients at SCOLA. |
Upcoming Workshop Trainings to be announced. |
Contact Ignacio at (570) 346-6203 |
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SCOLA
~Literacy Assistant~ Volunteers needed to assist in the operation of the SCOLA Learning Center. |
Time commitment is flexible. |
Program Coordinator (570) 346-6203 ext. 15 |
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SERVING SENIORS
Volunteers are needed to visit and provide companionship to elderly nursing home residents and assist with bingo, playing cards, and socials etc. ~Web Designer~ Volunteer needed to help design Serving Seniors' web page. |
Monday- Friday
8:00am-4:00pm Based on your schedule. |
Director of Volunteer Services (570) 344-3931 |
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TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES
Looking for Tel-A-Care volunteers who would make phone calls from home to homebound clients of Telespond Senior Services. |
Call for more information. |
Lucille
(570) 961-1950 |
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UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER YOUTH PROGRAM
Volunteers needed to assist with homeowrk help, leadership programs, and other activities with youth programs. |
Call or email for information. | Mary Endrusick
(570) 343-8835 |
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GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PENNYSYLVANIA
~Special Education Majors~ Outreach Manager: Work directly with girls on Girl Scout programs for 1-2 hrs weekly. Skills needed include: enjoy working with kids of all ages, patience, and flexibility. |
Varying times- will work with student schedule Girl scout leader- Must be 18years old Locations include: Skyview, Valley View, Village Park, UNC, and Boys & Girls Club |
Contact Maureen McGuigan at 570-344-1224 x321 and at mmcguigan@gshpa.org |
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DUNMORE SENIOR CENTER Are you a music major, or do you simply enjoy playing an instrument? We are looking for individuals for ongoing opportunities to play with the band, sing in the chorus, and participate in musical productions. There are also opportunities for internships through the program. |
For more information, contact Jeanne at 207-2662 ext.1 | |
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POCONO EQUESTRIAN CENTER We are in need of volunteers that can walk beside a child while on a horse and horse leaders (lead the horse). Also people who would like to hold / help with fundraising events. We operate out of Mystic Mountain Stables in Madison Twp. (20 miles from Scranton). Saturdays, Mondays, Some Wed. evenings, and Friday evenings
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For those interested in participating you can email Beverly Peffer at bpeffer@poconoequestrian.org or call 348-9795. | |
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HEARTLAND HOSPICE Companion/ Visitor Volunteer Needed at the Scranton Office
A little time from your day can make someone else's! |
Flexible hours |
For more information you can contact Brittany Bisel at 570-654-0220 38 North Main Street, Pittston, PA email: 4664officestaff5@hcr-manor.com
10hrs. educational training & supervised visits as needed |
| WVIA Public Television Station
Volunteers are needed to help answer phones and take pledges for the September 2009 TV Membership Drive.
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Morning Shift 8AM-12 Noon Evening Shift 8PM-11PM |
Typically, 4-5 volunteers are needed for the morning shift; 5-7 volunteers are needed for the evening shift. To Volunteer, Contact: Cristin Marcy 570-602-1123 cristinmarcy@wvia.org |
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WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER Moving Help Need help moving furniture and families for transitional housing. Will call in advance for volunteers. No training or clearance required. |
On an as-needed basis | For more information you can contact Jeanne Decker. 570-346-4671 |
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