James V. Brown Library

The James V. Brown Library is looking for student volunteers. Positions available include Reader's Guide, Rocking Chair Readers, Poster Girls (& Guys), Literacy Tutors, Bag Ladies (& Gents), Market Street Matinees Cinemaster, Dewey Eyes, and many more. For more information please go to James V. Brown Library or click here for a brochure.

Advancing Communities by Educating and Serving (ACES).

Interested in making a difference in the world? Then the ACES might be for you. Most of their activities center on projects in the Dominican Republic where the Dominican version of their organization does the on-the-ground work directly with people. So we here in PA are the fundraisers for those endeavors. In you are interested in helping out please go to www.acesnorthamerica.org or contact Linell Stabler at linell529@aol.com

Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES)

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers for its Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES). People agree to take call while the Red Cross office is closed (usually 5pm to 8am). Most people volunteer for 1 night a month. This is a notification and verification service for our people in the military. This serves to notify service members of situations such as births, deaths, and serious illness and in some cases enables them to be granted emergency leave. We desperately need volunteers. Please Contact Sondra Stipcak, RN at 570-321-4322 if interested.

American Rescue Workers

Looking for volunteers to work at the thrift store and help in the kitchen.  Also willing to put a project together for any group that would be interested.

Contact Kevin Carrol - 323.8401 ext 18

American Red Cross

Volunteers Needed for:
-poster delivery for blood program
-setting up and tearing down blood drive
-drivers for disaster program
-help as a case worker
For more information: Joy Hanner 326.9131

Susquehanna Health Services - Volunteer Services

Volunteers are needed and can apply through the SHS web site at www.shscares.org

They are also looking for volunteers that play small instruments or the piano to perform for nursing home residents in Muncy.

For more info : Whitney Soars - 321.2433 or wsoars@shscares.org

Community Services Group

Needs part time employees to work
 with adults affected by mental retardation.
Contact: Ellen Anderson - 323.6944

Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

The Girl Scouts are looking for leaders and any women who would be interested in working with girls.
Contact: Mary Roberge - 368-1705 or mcroberge@gshpa.org

Ways Garden Commission

Also looking for groups to Adopt-A-Flower Garden.  This entails maintaining the upkeep throughout the summer

Please contact Cindy Roman at 323-8886 or cindyroman@verizon.net

CASA

Volunteer needed to advocate for children

Volunteers are needed to serve as members for the CASA Advisory Board

Contact:  Christine Doty - 322.4637.X116 or 321 5338

cdoty@ywcawilliamsport.org

Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action

Starting October 20th and continuing every Saturday throughout the year: 
Mentors/tutors are needed to help younger students with academic work.

It will be held at Cochran Elementary School
From 10AM-3PM

Contact Carolyn Perry
326-7700

Pine Street
United Methodist Church
Pine Street UMC is in need of volunteers to assist paid staff in their "crib room" on Sunday Mornings in one or two our blocks
If you can help contact Gail Maurer at gmaurer@csrlink.net

Keystone Christian School

Keystone Christian School needs volunteers for student aides in the areas of art, music, rec league coaching, science, home economics and other areas of school operation.  If you are interested in getting resume’ experience and/or helping in a loving school atmosphere, please call Margie Fuoss or Jane Seaman at 570-323-7071 or 570-323-7011.

Mothers of Preschoolers- MOPS

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) is in dire need of volunteers for childcare. MOPS takes place at the Pine Street United Methodist Church every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9-11:15am. Pine Street United Methodist Church is within walking distance of the college. Please contact
Kelly Allmaras at 570-494-0502.

St. Anthony's Center

Volunteers are needed to help in the Soup Kitchen

Times are as followed:
Monday - 7-8:30pm
Wednesday - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Thursday - 11:00am - 12:30pm

For information contact Sister Suzanne Kullowitch at 326.8181

Shepherd of the Streets
Is need of a volunteer to clean their office once a week for 1 and 1/2 hours at a time!
For more information
contact Ruth Hogue at 322-6538.

Lycoming County Prison

The Lycoming County Prison is looking for a volunteer to serve as an assistant chaplain.

Call: Tim Mahoney - 329-4026

Special Attention Education Majors, Theatre Students and Language Students

 Numerous Service Opportunities are Available at West Branch School, contact Anita Casper for more information at 570-323-5498

Manor Care North

Manor Care North is looking for volunteers
to spend time with their residents.
For more information contact
Jean Wommer @ 323.8627

Timberland Apartments

Homework Club Program with Grades K - 5
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Timberland is within
 walking distance of Lyco!
Contact Bernie Timmons for more information at 321-1943.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Big Brothers and Big sisters  needs volunteers for their     mentoring program.  There are 60 kids waiting to be part of  this wonderful program!  It would require between 3-5 hours per week.  For more information contact Damon Anderson at 321-KIDS (321-5437)

United Churches - Center City Food Pantry

United Churches/Center City Food Pantry is currently looking for volunteers to help at their food pantry which provides a three day supply of food to those in need! Volunteers would be helping in handing out this food to those who need it most! For more information contact Gail Burkhart @ 570.322.1657

Items currently needed are

Canned Fruits
Sugar
Saltine Crackers
Coffee
Noodles
Cocoa Mix
Powdered Drink Mixes
(Kool-aid and lemonade)
Chunky Soups
Stove Top Stuffing
Canned Vegetables (especially stewed tomatoes)

YWCA Wise Options

Share your time and talents by becoming a YWCA volunteer!  YWCA is  a guardianship program at the YWCA. A volunteer provides services to incapacitated adults by helping with   physical and emotional tasks!  Contact Christie Matthews at 570.322.4637 for more information

Volunteers Needed

College interns with clearances to assist YWCA Prevention Education Staff with "All-Stars" After school Program for middle school age children.  Must be available to work 2:30pm to 6:00pm, two or three days a week.  Employment starts from Oct. 1 to the end of the school year.  If interested please send a letter of interest and resume to: YWCA Prevention Education Dept 815 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701

Wise Options Needs

Items are needed for the Wise Options Domestic Violence Shelter and the Liberty House transitional shelter.

Wise options is a safe haven that provides help and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes.

Contact  570-322-4637 ext. 126 or email at ywcawilliamsport.org for more information.

Little Pine State Park volunteer needed!

Little Pine State Park needs someone to assist in writing educational programs, presenting programs to the public or school group, and developing special events for the park.  If interested, please contact
John Gasperine
at 570-753-6000.

Thomas T Taber Museum and
 Lycoming County Historical Society

The Museum can use volunteers to do odd jobs any time.

Contact: Sandra Rife - 570.326.3326

Boy Scouts of America

Looking for volunteers to help with the Boy Scout program.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age to be assistant Scoutmasters, and 21 years old for all unit leader positions.  If interested, please contact Tom Ritchey at 326-5121. 

American Rescue Workers

The Rescue Workers are looking for a few serious volunteers that would be willing to help them in their recycling work.  For a list of all available opportunities, contact Major Dawn Austin at 323-8401.

James V. Brown Library

Looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Volunteer Greeters: Greeters that offer directional assistance and provide other info regarding the library's collection and services.

Docents:  Same as volunteer greeters except work on the upper floors of the library.

Microfilm Research:  Research the Sun Gazette archives on microfilm for obituaries of Lycoming residents who lost their lives in WWII, to be added to the virtual monument.

West House Personal Care Home

Looking for an individual or group to help with light administrative work, cooking, cleaning, yard work, painting, facility maintenance, and conducting resident activities.

If interested Contact Kristen Felix at 570-322-8448 or personalcarehome@gmail.com