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Provides volunteer opportunities to help older adults to stay in their homes and communities safely. Volunteers can provide errand running and shopping assistance, transportation to an appointment, help clients with minor projects around the house, or even just volunteer to visit or be a phone buddy.

Assists older adults in maintaining their independence by providing companionship, assistance, transportation, errands, and other quality of life services through a network of volunteers.

Benevolent Auxiliary of the US Air Force. Services include: Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, and Cadet Programs

Offers temporary shelter and care for stray and unwanted animals. Provides adoption and placement services, humane education program, neuter/spay assistance, information on animal care, investigation and prosecution of cruelty and neglect complaints, and animal food. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Promotes volunteerism and community service.

Maintains a collection of fiction and nonfiction reading materials that can be checked out by community residents who have library cards. Provides access to large print materials, tape/CD collections, the interlibrary loan system, references & information. Offers programming for youth, including a story hour and literacy program. Similar programming is also offered for adults. Computers, printers, and other electronic equipment are available. Provides volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in being library assistants. This site also provides opportunities for individuals convicted of an offense who have been ordered to do community service in lieu of or in addition to incarceration or fines.

A volunteer companionship program between persons in mental health recovery and trained community volunteers. After training that is provided by compeer staff, adult volunteers are matched with adult friends who live with a mental illness. Volunteers are asked to spend one hour per week with their friend. Members of the match meet at mutually agreeable times and for activities they choose.

Provides an after-school program with learning experiences in a supervised environment. Students are provided a snack, participate in engaging activities, and are offered a bus ride home. Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions offered.

Offers many opportunities for volunteers of all ages, including children and teens. Volunteers may make an ongoing commitment or help with a short term project. Volunteer service is performed with guidance and support from the library's staff.

Provides freshly prepared meals at a reasonable cost to anyone in their specified geographic area who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves.

Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Works with families to understand and maximize the opportunities for supports through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and other private and publicly funded local career readiness programs. Additionally sets up volunteer opportunities with volunteer coaches for resume building. Private job finding and job coaching as well as providing those services through waiver programs once OVR supports have been exhausted.

Offers a variety of ongoing, one-day, and event volunteer opportunities.

Offers a variety of ongoing, one-day, and event volunteer opportunities.

Provides an opportunity to volunteer that engages in person-to-person companionship and creating cherished memories with senior hospice patients. Showcases musical talents by playing an instrument or singing, bringing comfort and joy to patients and their families. Seeks diverse roles, including administrative tasks, legacy project research and if pursuing a degree in nursing, social work, or music therapy, the hospice environment provides a non-stressful platform for gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

Solicits surplus food from local industry and effectively distributes these foods through a network of community organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Provides SNAP outreach services, facilitating client eligibility screenings, and COMPASS applications.

Operates Adopt-A-Highway, an effective way to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania. Offers volunteer opportunity to clear a two-mile section of state highway two to four times a year. Works to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania.

Employment specialists provide job placement, training, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Offers a wide variety of programs and services, including: A) Meal and nutrition programs B) Information and assistance C) Health, fitness, and wellness programs and social and recreational activities D) Transportation services E) Public benefits counseling F) Employment assistance G) Volunteer and civic engagement opportunities

Volunteer opportunities meeting a variety of needs and interests are available throughout Berks County. Search their extensive listing of opportunities on the free online portal. Local organizations looking for volunteers can post their opportunities to the free online portal. Donating items is a great way to help local organizations! Fulfill local wish lists by running a collection drive or donating individually - see the free online portal. Early literacy is key to future success in life. Help kids in their community become better readers by volunteering with Ready.Set.READ! Discover how organization can make a difference by volunteering with United Way. Utilize their opportunities and resources throughout the year, each designed to help individuals contribute to community needs, develop skills, and build connections.

Provides education and training to the community about domestic violence. Works to build relationships with community service providers through presentations, distribution of educational materials, and training to health care professionals, law enforcement, business associations, corporations, social service providers, schools, religious congregations, and more. Also provides volunteer opportunities to participate in program delivery.

Provides assistance with senior benefit programs, Medicare & Supplementary programs, eligibility for low-income senior programs including home and community services, along with: home-delivered meals, prescription drug programs, health & Wellness programs, person-centered counseling, case management, senior activities, support groups and volunteering opportunities.

Volunteer programs provide a varied array of opportunities for older adults to serve other older adults and their community at large. This program also provides opportunities for persons of all ages to participate in providing services to older adults.

Connects people with volunteer opportunities.

Offers a variety of ongoing, one-day, and event volunteer opportunities.