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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Office of Children, Youth, and Families - Verification Unit for Background Checks and Clearances

Provides links to information about how to obtain a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal History Clearance, and FBI Criminal History Clearance.

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Pre-Employment Background Checks

Big Impact Group of Schuylkill County - Youth Programs

Offers three mentoring programs for children. Volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters provide friendship, guidance, support, and encouragement in social, educational, and cultural experiences.

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Mentoring Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Enrichment Programs

Inner-City Neighborhood Art House - Youth Programs

Provides after school and summer programs in visual, performing, and literary arts, and in environmental action.

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Extended Child Care
Day Camps
Summer Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Volunteer Opportunities

BSST Area Agency On Aging - PA MEDI

Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling

American Red Cross - First Aid and CPR Training

Provides training courses that offer certification in CPR and first aid.

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First Aid Instruction

Prima Arts Inc - Greatlist - Subsidized Theatre Tickets

Offers a Greatlist that individuals can sign up to receive a text or email alert when there are subsidized show tickets available. They believe everyone should have the chance to experience the transformative power of the arts regardless of financial circumstances. Volunteer opportunities available in the box office, ushering or concession and a chance to enjoy the show for free.

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Theater Performances
Volunteer Opportunities

No Longer Bound - Prevention and Training Services

Provides an after school community -based prevention education programs for youths.

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Diabetes Management Clinics
Youth Enrichment Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Extended Child Care
Parenting Skills Classes
Weight Management
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. - Centers for Healthy Aging

Provides opportunities for volunteer work, socialization, games and activities, health screenings and information, various forms of exercise, and healthly meals.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Programs

Central PA Humane Society - Volunteering

Offers variety of volunteer experiences, 365 days of the year.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Animal Shelters
Volunteer Training
Volunteer Service Programs

United Way of Wyoming Valley - Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR)

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is served through the following programs or partnerships: School Readiness. Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary providing a free book monthly program; Book Drive providing new and gently used children's books that will then be distributed to children. Reading Buddies, a volunteer reading program that brings in mentors. The Nurses Pantry provides at-risk students and families with access to commonly needed material items to address needs of an urgent nature. Summer Learning program.

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Youth
Volunteer Opportunities
Library Services
Literacy Programs
Children

Habitat for Humanity - Sweat Equity Program

Non-profit organization builds houses for families in need. Families must have resided in the Lehigh Valley for at least 12 months, meet income guidelines and be willing to contribute 250 hours of "sweat equity" into the construction of their own and other houses. Donations of some construction materials and vehicles are accepted. Vehicles which cannot be used, will be sold through www.carsforhomes.org. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

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Sweat Equity Programs

Bell Socialization Services - A.I.M (Always Include Me)

Structured day program of diverse individualized activities designed to enhance the quality of socialization and daily living skills of intellectually disabled individuals from various living situations. Persons age 18 or older. Open daily from 8am to 3:30pm, the Day Program supports individuals in increasing their independent living skills through a wide choice of physical, musical and social activities. Individuals are offered Community Participation Supports to experience community events through trips, volunteer opportunities, and other activities on a regular basis.

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Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction

Washington County Senior Centers - Senior Centers

Provides congregate meals, socialization, and recreational activities including: arts & crafts, computers, bingo, cards, pool, puzzles, games, and exercise classes.

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Senior Centers

Antietam Watershed Association - Environmental Beautification Group

Promotes conservation of the natural resources of the Antietam Creek Watershed by involving the community in watershed protection through conservation projects, land use planning, and educational programs.

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Conservation
Volunteer Opportunities

Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Volunteer Opportunities

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

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Volunteer Opportunities

Family Services of Montgomery County - Project HEARTH Volunteer Services

Provides senior adults who are healthy enough to remain independent in their homes with support services, including professional in-home counseling, errand and transportation services, minor home repairs, and friendly visits or phone calls.

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Geriatric Counseling
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Individual Counseling
Volunteer Opportunities
Friendly Visiting

Chester County Food Bank - Raised Bed Garden Program

Provides gardening education, seedlings, and construction support to volunteer-run gardens. Harvests are gathered and distributed to local food cupboards where, along with non-perishable food items, residents who are hungry or food insecure can get the food they need.

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Community Gardening
Volunteer Opportunities

Washington County Senior Centers - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Provides eligible individuals with vouchers to purchase Pennsylvania-grown produce at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands. Vouchers are distributed in the summer and may be used through November.

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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Applications

Claysburg Area Food Bank - Food Pantry

Provides a drive-thru food pantry to the community.

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Food Pantries

Bethany Outreach Center - Clothes Closet

Supplies clothes to needy families. Also accepts volunteers for Sorting and Hanging and help with clothing distribution on Tuesday and Wednesday during certain times.

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Volunteer Opportunities
General Clothing Provision

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Volunteer Opportunities

Offers volunteer opportunities. Sign up here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Habitat for Humanity - Sweat Equity Program

Rehabilitates or builds homes with volunteer labor and donated materials, then sells the homes with no profit and no interest mortgages, to low-income families who have helped in the construction work.

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Sweat Equity Programs

Centre County Human Services - Office of Aging - Telephone Touch Reassurance Program

Connects people who are either living alone or may not have daily contact with others to a friendly, trusted volunteer.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Training
Friendly Chat
Friendly Telephoning

Pearl S Buck International - Pearl S. Buck International

Provides international humanitarian aid through programs that support children, build cultural appreciation, and promote the legacy of Pearl S. Buck.

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Adoption Services
International Child Sponsorship
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities

Lend A Hand - Disaster Assistance

Coordinates a reliable system of transportation, labor, housing and meals, and job assignments for volunteers who wish to help people suffering extraordinary hardship as the result of natural disasters.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Post Disaster Cleanup
Disaster Management Organizations