Volunteer Opportunities

The following volunteer opportunities for individuals 18 years and older are published weekly in The Times Leader. To volunteer, or to have your organization listed, contact Maureen Jordan at the Volunteer Action Center at 829-6711, ext. 236, or check out volunteer information at www.unitedwaywb.org. Volunteer forms and news release forms can be obtained online. Interested volunteers may also access the network and search for volunteer opportunities in communities across the nation by visiting www.1-800-volunteer.org and entering a ZIP code.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteer: assist customers in the Gift Shoppe

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday or Friday 5 to 8 p.m.

Requirements: training provided

Volunteers: Emergency Department

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and weekends

Requirements: training provided
Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind

Volunteers: assist with vision screening at local preschools and elementary schools

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – days vary.

Requirements: must enjoy working with small children and parents.
Greater Pittston YMCA

Volunteers: general monitoring of facility use and night cleaning duties.

Hours: Monday through Friday 6 to 9 p.m.

Requirements: criminal/child abuse background check; CPR/First Aid certification
Heart Association, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: assist with answering phones and assisting with mailings.

Hours: flexible
John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre Twp.

Volunteers: assist at the reception desk directing visitors, delivering flowers and cards to patients.

Hours: as needed

Requirements: ability to work on your own, communicate easily with people and ability to keep information confidential.
Hospice Care of the Visiting Nurse Association, Edwardsville

Volunteers: provide a variety of supportive services to Hospice’s patients, families and staff.

Hours: flexible

Requirements: must be at least 18 years of age, volunteer will receive ongoing support and training.
Jewish Community Center, Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: assist office staff answering phone and occasional typing

Hours: weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volunteers: assisting staff with painting, raking and other chores.

Hours: weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; evenings 4 to 8 p.m.
Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Dallas

Volunteers: assist the Activities Department with various activities, transporting patients, visiting residents and helping with parties and special events.

Hours: various during the week

Requirements: orientation provided
Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Avoca

Volunteers: distribute posters advertising upcoming events in stores, libraries, colleges, and everywhere possible.

Hours: flexible
SPCA of Luzerne County, Inc., Wilkes-Barre

Volunteers: kennel cleaning; general office cleaning; cemetery maintenance; animal grooming; wash emergency vehicles; registration at rabies clinics; painting and help as needed for fundraising events.

Hours: weekends 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weekdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; evenings 5 to 7 p.m.

Requirements: staff will assist with instructions.