Community Volunteer Opportunities

Here you can find a complete listing of volunteer opportunities within the community. Click on the letter the agency name begins with for an alphabetical listing of the agencies and their listed opportunities. If your agency is not listed and you would like it to be, please click here for more information on how to be added to our list.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | V | W | X | Y | Z

A

American Red Cross, Wyoming Valley Chapter

Special Events Volunteer

Volunteers: Assist with all aspects of coordination of the Chapter's special fundraising events
Hours: Various hours depending on event
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Local Disaster Volunteer

Volunteers: Assist with disaster response in your community
Hours: Various Hours
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Office Support/Data Entry

Volunteers: Aid the department with various office tasks
Hours: Monday – Friday; various hours between 8am – 4pm
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Be Red Cross Ready Facilitator

Volunteers: To provide an educational and enjoyable presentation experience in schools and communities about being prepared for emergencies and how to care for common first aid situations
Hours: Various Hours
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Health Fairs/Public Awareness Events

Volunteers: Assist with Red Cross informational tables at various events throughout the community
Hours: Various hours
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Reception Team Member

Volunteers: Great opportunity for someone who enjoys people! Greet visitors with a smile, make them feel welcome and answer the telephones for the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Red Cross.
Hours: urgent need for Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8:30am-1:30pm
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

American Red Cross Blood Services

Blood Center Volunteer

Volunteers: Meet wonderful new people every day! Volunteers in this position greet, register, and serve refreshments to blood donors at the fixed site in the Hanover Industrial Park
Hours: Friday – Sunday; Hours vary based upon our need and your availability
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Blood Services - Escort

Volunteers: Assist blood donors from their donor table to the canteen area
Hours: Flexible
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Fixed Donor Site Volunteer

Volunteers: Volunteer at blood drives at our Blood Center located in Hanover Industrial Park. These drives are on a set schedule; same day/times every week. Volunteers can work as one of the following: greeter, escort, or canteen
Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 9:30am - 7pm; Friday-Saturday: 7:30am - 3pm; Sunday: 7:30am - 12pm
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Greeter

Volunteers: Welcome blood donors to the drive, checking in donors upon arrival, ensuring proper flow of donors
Hours: Flexible
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

Refreshments/Canteen

Volunteers: Serve blood donors with a beverage and snack after donating blood, keeping an eye on donors to make sure they are feeling okay after donating, encouraging donors to "pre-sign" for their next eligible blood drive, thanking donors for their time and gift
Hours: Flexible
Contact: Susan Kalkhuis-Beam at 610-865-4400, ext. 219

B

C

Commission on Economic Opportunity

Food Packer

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to pack boxes of supplemental food for low income area seniors. Food to be packed includes canned juice, vegetables, cereal, and are all packed into boxes to be delivered to seniors.
Hours: Saturdays; flexible shifts between 9am – 2pm
Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 570-826-0510

Food Pantry Workers

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to greet families as they come to the food pantry, complete registration forms if it is their first visit, and to pack the bags of food to be distributed.
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:30-4pm, Friday 8:30am-12pm
Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 570-826-0510

Homework Helper

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help children in grades K through 6 with homework at the Kids Cafe after school program. Volunteers are welcome to stay and eat dinner from 4:45 to 5:15pm
Hours: Monday – Friday; shifts available from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at Heights Kids Cafe and 4:45 to 5:30 pm at Dodson Kids Cafe
Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 570-826-0510

Summer Meal Deliverers & Servers

Volunteers: Individuals are needed for CEO Summer Lunch Program! Help with delivering the coolers to locations throughout the Wyoming Valley from CEO's kitchen in the Heights is needed. The lunches are typically ready by 10am to be delivered and are prepared Monday through Friday. Servers are also needed! We are in particular need of help in the Kingston area, but if you have an interest in helping in other areas, don't hesitate to respond. We will match you with a location that is best for you. It only takes about an hour each day.
Hours: June 13 – August 19; Monday – Friday; flexible hours: deliveries usually begin by 10am, lunches are served from 11am to 1pm
Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 570-826-0510

Tax Preparer

Volunteers: Volunteer will prepare taxes online for low income individuals through the VITA Program (opportunity available until April 15). Interested individuals must complete an online training and pass a test prior to being able to file taxes for individuals
Hours: Monday – Wednesday; morning and afternoon hours
Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 570-826-0510

Community Counseling Services

Senior Peer Counseling Program

Volunteers: Provide one-to-one supportive counseling to senior citizens confined to their home or are uncomfortable in a mental health setting. Must be age 55 or older, able to drive own vehicle. Mileage reimbursement. Orientation training necessary regarding aging issues.
Hours: Weekdays; One to three hours per week based on commitment
Contact: Rhonda Tillman 570-836-3118

Compassionate Care Hospice

Telephone Support Volunteer

Volunteers: Providing telephone support to our patients and caregivers; must enjoy conversing with people and have a positive outlook; orientation training necessary regarding the hospice philosophy
Hours: Sunday – Saturday; 1-3 hours a week based on available commitment time of volunteer
Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 570-346-2241 or 570-317-8817

Music Therapy Volunteer

Volunteers: Providing 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 – Friday; 8:30 am – 4 pm
Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 570-346-2241 or 570-317-8817

Companion Volunteer

Volunteers: Based on patient interest: 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 – Saturday; 1-3 hours a week based on available commitment time of volunteer
Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 570-346-2241 or 570-317-8817

D

E

Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Community Service Volunteer

Volunteers: We reclaim abandoned minelands and clean up acid mind drainage through the support of community volunteers, making these areas safer, healthier places to live, as well as providing cultural and educational opportunities to area youth and adults alike. All of our volunteer opportunities are posted on VolunteerMatch.org
Hours: Monday through Friday; very flexible and varying hours
Contact: Robert E. Hughes at 570-371-3523

F

G

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Guest Services Volunteer

Volunteers: Greet, direct and escort visitors and patients to the medical center. Deliver mail and flowers to patients.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday; Four hours service per week. Free parking. Meal provided.
Contact: Barbara Coyle at 570-808-3435

Repeat Boutique Volunteer

Volunteers: Organize and display merchandise. Assist customers. Operate resale shop located at GSWB campus.
Hours: Wednesday and Saturday; 10 am through 6 pm
Contact: Barbara Coyle at 570-808-3435

Gift Shop Volunteer

Volunteers: Assist customers. Organize and display merchandise. Operate hospital gift shop. Free parking and meal provided.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday; 10 am through 8 pm
Contact: Barbara Coyle at 570-808-3435

Waiting Area Volunteer

Volunteers: Geisinger is seeking a friendly 'people' person, willing to provide friendly and reassuring service and information to visitors and family. Free parking and meal provided.
Hours: Monday-Friday; Several shifts open between 8 am and 8 pm.
Contact: Barbara Coyle at 570-808-3435

H

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers: Patient visits, respite for caregiver, running errands, patient phone calls, clerical help in the hospice office. Training provided and required, backround check required.
Hours: Flexible depending upon volunteer availability and patient need,Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, flexible hours on weekends
Contact: Louise McNabb at 570-654-0220

Hospice Community Care

Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers: Hospice Volunteers visit patients in their homes, nursing homes and at our In-Patient Units. Volunteers also make Bereavement calls and provide transportation and clerical services. Volunteers must be 18 or older and will undergo a Criminal Background Check.
Hours: Everyday from 8am - 9pm
Contact: Kelly McAndrew at 570-288-2288

I

J

Jewish Community Center

JCC Front Desk

Volunteers: Helping the front desk answer phones, greet members; accept payments, handle any outgoing mail
Hours: Monday – Friday; Front desk is open 8:30 am – 7 pm
Contact: Rick Evans at 570-824-4646

Camp

Volunteers: Camp at the JCC Campsite (located in Idetown, PA) during the summer months – maintenance & kitchen help
Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 4 pm
Contact: Rick Evans at 570-824-4646

Maintenance Department

Volunteers: Helping the JCC Maintenance Department clean the building, maintain bathrooms, clean windows, help with set-ups for meetings and programs
Hours: Sunday – Friday; day or evening shifts
Contact: Rick Evans at 570-824-4646

K

L

Little Flower Manor and Saint Therese Residence, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: Activities, Bistro, Gift Shop, Laundry, Reception, and In-House Transportation.
Hours: Monday through Friday; 10:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. as needed.
Contact: Laura Garron at 823-6131 Extension 256 8 A.M. – 4 P.M.

M

N

O

P

Q

R

Ronald McDonald House of Scranton

Family Room Volunteer at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Volunteers: The Ronald McDonald House is seeking friendly "people" persons, willing to assist in welcoming and providing a friendly and reassuring atmosphere to families and siblings of seriously ill or injured children. Free parking and meals provided.
Hours: Everyday; 9am-9pm
Contact: Mike Nicholas at 570-969-8998

S

Salvation Army

Van Driver

Volunteers: Must have a clean drivers record and be able to drive a 12 passenger van.
Hours: Various hours available Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Contact: Lt. Sharon Tressler or Lt. Ted Tressler at 570-824-8741

Special Olympics

Volunteer

Volunteers: to serve on Management team and Coach Athletes
Hours: flexible
Contact: Christopher Rizza at 800-235-9058 x225

T

U

V

W

Wyoming Valley Dog Owners Group

Dog Park Volunteer

Volunteers: Helping with park maintenance and with our fundraising events. We are looking for dependable volunteers including those who specialize in specific areas such as grant writing, landscaping, construction, etc.
Hours: Various hours on an as-needed basis
Contact: Liza Roper at 570-288-8122