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Good Samaritan Hospital

P.O. Box 1281, 4th & Walnut Streets

Lebanon, PA

www.gshleb.org

 
Ongoing Volunteer Positions available at the following times/locations:
  • Information Desk - Weekends
  • Nursing Unit Support - Various days & hours
  • Clerical Support - Weekdays
  • Transport - Weekdays

Contact:  Cindy Smith - 717-270-7965 or csmith@gshleb.org

Phoenix Youth Center

P.O. Box 534, Campbelltown, PA

111A East Main Street, Rear, Palmyra, PA

www.phoenixyouthcenter.com

Ongoing need for volunteers who are interested in having fun with children between the ages of 9 and 14 years of age.  Volunteers needed for the following times/activities:
  • Homework Club - Monday - Thursday - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Recreation Center - Monday - Thursday - 5:15pm - 7:30pm

Contact: Sherri Lynch - 717-838-0302 or phoenixyouthcenter@msn.com

 

Developmental & Disability Services

1126 Walnut Street, Lebanon, PA

www.ddslebanon.org

  

Ongoing need for volunteers who would like to wash children's toys on a weekly basis.  Clean sterile environment.

Ongoing need for volunteers who would like to weed and tend to garden area - maintain Natural Therapy area.

Contact: Jessica Penchard - 717-274-3493 - vpdevelopment@ddslebanon.org

 

Pennsylvania Dutch Council - Boy Scouts of America

630 Janet Avenue, Lancaster, PA

www.padutchbsa.org

  

There are many ongoing opportunities for volunteerism with the Boy Scouts.  There are large activities for boys ages 6 to 18 each year, as well as support positions for the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Crews throughout Lebanon County.  The Horseshoe Trail District also holds fundraising events that offer volunteers a chance to get their name out in the community.  Leadership at the unit level in scouting also affords parents the opportunity to spend time with their children in a positive way.

Contact: Jeff Bussard - 1-888-427-2616 - jbussard@bsamail.org

 

Friends of All Animals

777 North 8th Avenue, Lebanon, PA 

www.friendsofallanimals.org

  

 
Always in need of foster homes for cats & kittens. 

Seasonal volunteers are needed to gift wrap during the holiday season and to work at Hershey Park during the park season.

Contact: Gloria Pushnik - 717-272-6466 - foaa2lmf.net

Compeer of Lebanon County

250 South 7th Street, Suite 2, Lebanon, PA 

www.compeer-lebanon.org 

Ongoing need for volunteers to provide a one-to-one friendship relationship with an individual in recovery from mental illness for a minimum of 4 hours per month to improve his or her quality of life.

Contact: Teri Birch - 717-272-8317 - compeer@nbn.net

 

Literacy Council of Lancaster Lebanon

754 Cumberland Street, Suite 1, Lebanon, PA 

www.adultlit.org

 

Ongoing need for volunteers to work one to one with other adults in public buildings for 3 hours per week, helping those adults learn to read or write or to speak English as a Second Language.  Training and materials are provided.  Workshops are held every other month.  If there is a teacher inside you waiting to get out we can help you release him/her.

Contact: Cathy Roth - 717-274-3461 - cathy@adultlit.org

 

Lutheran Refugee Services in Central PA

123 East Vine Street, Lancaster, PA

www.lcfsrefugees.blogs.com 

Ongoing need for volunteers/organizations/congregations/individuals to work with Lutheran Refugee Services in assisting with co-sponsoring refugee families.  This is typically a  4-month commitment, and involves partnering directly with Lutheran Refugee Services to provide for the many needs of a refugee family that has recently arrived (rental assistance, transportation, English tutoring, etc.)

Contact: Eric Kennel - 717-397-4757 - erick@lcfsinpa.org

 

Susquehanna Association
for the Blind & Vision Impaired

701 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA

 

DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Clients attend support groups, social clubs, and crochet classes where they socialize with other clients while learning new activities or relearning a former one. Drivers are asked to pick up clients throughout Lebanon County, often closest to their homes. Drivers are asked to use agency vehicles; however, if they use their own, they will receive a mileage reimbursement. 

Requirements

·         Must be 18 or older

·         Fill out a volunteer enrollment form

·         Provide proof of a valid driver's license

·         Clean driving record

·         Compassion for others

 

FRIENDLY VISITOR NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to help one-on-one to read items such as mail, publications or other documents for clients on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Volunteers may also be asked with other small projects such as letter writing or recording information.

Requirements

·         Good personality / compassion for others

·         Fill out volunteer enrollment form

·         Act 33 background check

·         Attend brief orientation session with social worker

Contact: Lindsay Fauth - lfauth@sabvi.com