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United Way of Lebanon County

P.O. Box 1164, 801 Cumberland Street

Lebanon, PA

Volunteers needed for the second annual Stuff the Bus collection drive.  Opportunities include:

  • ·     Sorting supplies (August),

  • ·     Delivering supplies to after school programs, schools, etc.

Contact:  Megan Hoffa – 717-273-8144 or mhoffa@unitedwaylebco.org  

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

325 South Railroad Street, Suite 6, 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 - Mondays & Wednesdays - 2:45pm - 5:00pm

Contact: 838-0302 or phoenixyouthcenter.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.

Various opportunities anything from landscaping, painting (indoors & outdoors), cleaning, and assistance in sewing/repairing canvas.

Contact: Dave Matterness - 717-865-4583 - rangerdave@campbashore.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.

In need of help with updating and designing Compeer website.

Contact: Ida Carvell or Jodi Smith - 717-272-8317 - compeer46@aol.com 

 

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.

Volunteers who are confident enough in their computer skills to use our step by step Basic Computer Manual and our computers to train computer novices who need better skills for better jobs. There are many people over 50 who never had computers in school and who are afraid if they push the wrong key something will be obliterated. The volunteers could commit to teaching 1 month, 3 months or indefinitely.

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

 

Alley Center for the Blind

2550 Hanford Drive, Lebanon, PA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired/Alley Center for the Blind are looking for volunteer drivers to pick our clients up for activities at the agency and take them back home.  YOU WILL NOT USE YOUR OWN VEHICLE.  You will use an agency vehicle.  Our client list continues to grow each day and we need all the help we can get whether its driving an agency car or just helping the instructors with anything they need!  Volunteering here is very rewarding and our clients are amazing!

 

Contact Jennifer Lopez-Rodriguez at 717-291-5951 or jlopez-rodriguez@sabvi.com

 

 

Catholic Charities Pregnancy Resource                                                  

503 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA

 

1)  The crisis pregnancy specialist will have face to face interaction with families facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy or who need help with their infant on a weekly basis.  This position requires a training program.

 

2)  Outreach coordinator will help the program coordinator to promote the program as well as coordinate the donation drives and other fundraising opportunities.

 

3)  We need people who love to sort and organize items to volunteer in our emergency baby item pantry. 

You will be needed to sort through and organize:

· Baby clothes

· Maternity clothes

· Baby care items

 

Time commitment—2-3 hours as needed

 

If you are interested in helping us get organized, please contact our office at 273-8514. 

Contact: Erin Micley - emickley@hbgdiocese.org

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region

www.capbigs.org

 

 

Volunteers needed to mentor children. Time commitment is about one hour weekly for one year.

Contact: Steven Early - 717-236-0199

 

The Arc of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties

www.arcofdc.org

 

 

Volunteers needed for summer camps and for Super 6, a program operated on Tuesdays at the Harrisburg office.

Contact: Richard Honeycutt - 717-920-2727

 

Cornwall Manor

P.O. Box 125, Cornwall, PA  17016

 

Manor Shoppe Cashiers
The Manor Shoppe is sponsored by the Cornwall Manor Society and is staffed by volunteers. The Manor Shoppe sells an array of gifts, cards, candy and convenience food items. Proceeds benefit Health Center and Personal Care residents. The Manor Shoppe is in need of cashiers who are able to volunteer a two-hour shift, twice a month.

Horizon’s Unlimited Presenters
Horizons Unlimited is a memory stimulation program provided for Health Center and Personal Care residents that uses a themed kit. Themed kits range from people, animals and nature, seasons, places to go, holidays and special topics. Kits include a discussion starter manual, slides and script, taped music, memorabilia objects, pictures and more. Horizon’s presenters pick a kit and make a one-hour presentation. Volunteers are needed to present – training and kits are available for this fun fellowship opportunity.

Gardeners
If you enjoy gardening, then this opportunity is for you! Cornwall Manors campus spans over 195 acres and there are many small garden areas and potted plants that need care - that our busy grounds staff are not able to tend. These orphan gardens may need weeding, watering and mulching. This is seasonal opportunity can be done whenever it fits your schedule!

Sewers
Do you enjoy sewing? Consider volunteering with one of two sewing groups that make alterations (mends, sews on buttons, repairs torn seams, etc.) to Health Center residents’ clothing. Sewing may be done by hand or by machine and all materials needed are provided. There are two sewing groups that alternate meeting on the third Friday of the month.

Health Center Greeters
Do you like meeting new people? Enjoy helping others? Are you able to give two hours of your time on a weekend? Sign up to be a Cornwall Manor Society Greeter at the Health Center! Volunteers are needed to greet and give directions to visitors coming to the Health Center on Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteers share a shift, for
 one 2-hour shift from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This easy volunteer opportunity is a “sitting” job and volunteers may read and do hand work like knitting, crossword puzzles, etc. while volunteering!

Buddy Each Event Safely (BEES) program
BEES transporters escort residents in the Health Center to campus activities such as musical programs, plays, picnics or other fun activities. These events are a very important part of residents' lives and the conversation and positive attitude provided by the BEES makes this program even more special. Volunteers in this program are contacted monthly to determine the activities they wish to attend.