United Way of Berks County: Through its Volunteer Center, the United Way assists individual in locating volunteer opportunities throughout BerksCounty. The Center’s web site allows individuals to search for various types of opportunities and its web address is http://www.uwberks.org/template.asp?nav_id=203. Their telephone number is 610-685-4571.
Aaron's Acres: Aaron's Acres is a non-profit organization that serves children between the ages of 5 and 21 with special needs. Their programs focus on socialization and communication by providing therapeutically based recreational activities. The summer camp program provides a positive, supportive atmosphere for all participants regardless of their abilities. Campers experience the exact same recreational activities as a child would without special needs. Structured thematic days include music therapy, playground, therapeutic horseback riding, animal therapy, stories/games, arts and crafts and swimming. For more information, please contact Risa Paskoff, director of Aaron’s Acres at risapaskoff@aaronsacres.org or 717-917-6101
Borough of Topton: Students have completed a number of projects for the borough over the years. Students should contact the Borough Manger at 610-682-2541.
Brandywine Community Library: The library welcomes volunteers to assist in a variety of areas. Interested students should contact the Head Librarian, Cheryl Knight at 610-682-7115 or brandywinecl@berks.lib.pa.us.
Brandywine Food Pantry: The pantry provides food to needy families in the area. It is located at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 121 S. Home Ave Topton, PA 19562. Please contact Reverend Scott Straub at 610-682-7352.
Diakon Hospice Saint John: Volunteers assist in providing necessary care and compassion to individuals and families receiving hospice care or can assist with office work. You can obtain information by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator at 610-320-7980.
Diakon Volunteer Home Care: This is an outreach program to assist individual in need in the community. Volunteers assist with shopping, meal preparation, household and outdoor chores, transportation, etc. You can obtain information by contacting the Program Manager, Lee Bach at 610-682-1448.
Easter Seals Society: The Society provides a number of evening recreational activities and a summer program (Camp Lilly) for students with disabilities (primarily physical). Students interested in volunteering should contact the Recreation Director, Michelle Rittle at 610-775-1431.
Friend Inc.: Is a multi-service community agency providing support to area families. They seek volunteers in a variety of areas. Interested students should contact the Office & Project Manager, Cathy Dill at 610-683-7790 or cathy@friendinc.org . HawkMountainSanctuary: The Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary and environmental education center. Students who are interested in volunteering should contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Wolfe at 610-756-6961.
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network: The hospital conducts volunteer service programs for students who are 14 years old and have completed 8th grade. These programs are available both during the school year and during the summer. You can obtain information by calling 484-884-2229 or at http://www.lvh.org/Volunteers.
LongswampTownshipSummer Playground: The township provides a summer playground students for young children in the township. Students who are interested in volunteering should contact the Recreation Committee Chairperson, Mary Beth Hendley, through the township office at 610-682-7388.
Lutheran Home At Topton: The Volunteer Services Department offers a Summer Youth Program for students ages 12 to 16. Students spend one or more mornings each week helping with activities, ice and water, transporting residents and visiting/interacting with the residents. Please contact the Director of Community Life, Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 for information. In addition to the summer program, students can volunteer during the school year.
Maiden Creek Watershed Association (MCWA): The Maiden Creek Watershed Association is a non profit with a mission to promote awareness of the Maiden Creek Watershed as a valuable resource through community education and citizen water quality monitoring. You can contact the Association at: maiden_creek@yahoo.com or 610-683-5707
One by One Cat Rescue: Is a cat rescue and adoption agency in Kutztown. Students interested in volunteering should e-mail: info@1by1catrescue.org
Prospectus Berco: Prospectus Berco is a non-profit agency which provides services adults with intellectual disabilities. Services include work training, day and residential programs. Please contact Donna Trexler, Adult Training Director at 610-372-4637, Ext. 502. Their websitte is www.prospectusberco.org.
. Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity rehabilitates and builds houses for low-income individuals. Students who are interested in volunteering should contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Donna Crossland at610-373-3439.
Reading Hospital (Reading Health System): The hospital conducts volunteer service programs for students who are 15 years old or have completed 8th grade. These programs are available both during the school year and during the summer. Applications for the summer Junior Volunteer program are due in mid-February. You can obtain information by calling Nicole Kocher at 484-628--4077 or nicole.kocher@readinghealth.org. The website is www.readinghealth.org/jrvolunteer.
Reading Pubic Museum - The Museum conducts a number ofsummer Discovery Camps for students in grades 1-8. They seek volunteers who can assist with arts, crafts, science experiments, etc. Contact Jay at 610-371-5850, Ext. 227 or jaccetta@readiingpublicmuseum.org. You can also look at their website: www.readingpublicmuseum.org.
St. Joseph Medical Center: The medical center accepts volunteers for a variety of duties throughout the hospital. You can obtain information by contacting the Director of Volunteer Services, Susan Kappenstein at 610-378-2469 or susankappenstein@catholichealth.net
Student Conservation Association (SCA): The Student Conservation Association offers high school students (ages 15 -19) tuition-free summer volunteer opportunities. On an SCA Conservation Crew, participants discover the great outdoors, team work and leadership skills, and the depth of their own potential. In cooperation with the National Park Service, US Forest Service and other partners, SCA crews protect our public lands while gaining strength, confidence, and character. Best of all, our crews are free and their impact is enduring – on both the environment and the individual. Students can visit SCA’s National Crews webpage at http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews for more information, to download an informative flyer.
Topton Community Ambulance Corps: The Ambulance Corps welcomes student volunteers and will provide the necessary training. Students should contact the Operations Manager, Steve Kline at 484-256-5197 or Topton5752@yahoo.com
Topton Volunteer Fire Company #1: The Fire Company welcomes students to become a part of their Junior Firefighter program and will provide the necessary training. Interested students should contact the Deputy Chief, Jason Robinson at 484-256-5576.
Topton Fire Company Auxiliary: The Auxiliary holds a variety of activities (dinners, parties, etc.) to benefit the Fire Company and the Topton community. Interested students can contact Ms. Tammy Fritch at 484-955-6720.
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON D.C. (Americorps Program) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC. This is a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DCcommunity. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters:918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor,Washington,DC20001.
United Way of Berks County: Through its Volunteer Center, the United Way assists individual in locating volunteer opportunities throughout BerksCounty. The Center’s web site allows individuals to search for various types of opportunities and its web address is http://www.uwberks.org/template.asp?nav_id=203. Their telephone number is 610-685-4571.
Aaron's Acres: Aaron's Acres is a non-profit organization that serves children between the ages of 5 and 21 with special needs. Their programs focus on socialization and communication by providing therapeutically based recreational activities. The summer camp program provides a positive, supportive atmosphere for all participants regardless of their abilities. Campers experience the exact same recreational activities as a child would without special needs. Structured thematic days include music therapy, playground, therapeutic horseback riding, animal therapy, stories/games, arts and crafts and swimming. For more information, please contact Risa Paskoff, director of Aaron’s Acres at risapaskoff@aaronsacres.org or 717-917-6101
Borough of Topton: Students have completed a number of projects for the borough over the years. Students should contact the Borough Manger at 610-682-2541.
Brandywine Community Library: The library welcomes volunteers to assist in a variety of areas. Interested students should contact the Head Librarian, Cheryl Knight at 610-682-7115 or brandywinecl@berks.lib.pa.us.
Brandywine Food Pantry: The pantry provides food to needy families in the area. It is located at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 121 S. Home Ave Topton, PA 19562. Please contact Reverend Scott Straub at 610-682-7352.
Diakon Hospice Saint John: Volunteers assist in providing necessary care and compassion to individuals and families receiving hospice care or can assist with office work. You can obtain information by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator at 610-320-7980.
Diakon Volunteer Home Care: This is an outreach program to assist individual in need in the community. Volunteers assist with shopping, meal preparation, household and outdoor chores, transportation, etc. You can obtain information by contacting the Program Manager, Lee Bach at 610-682-1448.
Easter Seals Society: The Society provides a number of evening recreational activities and a summer program (Camp Lilly) for students with disabilities (primarily physical). Students interested in volunteering should contact the Recreation Director, Michelle Rittle at 610-775-1431.
Friend Inc.: Is a multi-service community agency providing support to area families. They seek volunteers in a variety of areas. Interested students should contact the Office & Project Manager, Cathy Dill at 610-683-7790 or cathy@friendinc.org
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HawkMountainSanctuary: The Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary and environmental education center. Students who are interested in volunteering should contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Wolfe at 610-756-6961.
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network: The hospital conducts volunteer service programs for students who are 14 years old and have completed 8th grade. These programs are available both during the school year and during the summer. You can obtain information by calling 484-884-2229 or at http://www.lvh.org/Volunteers.
LongswampTownshipSummer Playground: The township provides a summer playground students for young children in the township. Students who are interested in volunteering should contact the Recreation Committee Chairperson, Mary Beth Hendley, through the township office at 610-682-7388.
Lutheran Home At Topton: The Volunteer Services Department offers a Summer Youth Program for students ages 12 to 16. Students spend one or more mornings each week helping with activities, ice and water, transporting residents and visiting/interacting with the residents. Please contact the Director of Community Life, Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 for information. In addition to the summer program, students can volunteer during the school year.
Maiden Creek Watershed Association (MCWA): The Maiden Creek Watershed Association is a non profit with a mission to promote awareness of the Maiden Creek Watershed as a valuable resource through community education and citizen water quality monitoring. You can contact the Association at: maiden_creek@yahoo.com or 610-683-5707
One by One Cat Rescue: Is a cat rescue and adoption agency in Kutztown. Students interested in volunteering should e-mail: info@1by1catrescue.org
Prospectus Berco: Prospectus Berco is a non-profit agency which provides services adults with intellectual disabilities. Services include work training, day and residential programs. Please contact Donna Trexler, Adult Training Director at 610-372-4637, Ext. 502. Their websitte is www.prospectusberco.org.
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Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity rehabilitates and builds houses for low-income individuals. Students who are interested in volunteering should contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Donna Crossland at610-373-3439.
Reading Hospital (Reading Health System): The hospital conducts volunteer service programs for students who are 15 years old or have completed 8th grade. These programs are available both during the school year and during the summer. Applications for the summer Junior Volunteer program are due in mid-February. You can obtain information by calling Nicole Kocher at 484-628--4077 or nicole.kocher@readinghealth.org. The website is www.readinghealth.org/jrvolunteer.
Reading Pubic Museum - The Museum conducts a number ofsummer Discovery Camps for students in grades 1-8. They seek volunteers who can assist with arts, crafts, science experiments, etc. Contact Jay at 610-371-5850, Ext. 227 or jaccetta@readiingpublicmuseum.org. You can also look at their website: www.readingpublicmuseum.org.
St. Joseph Medical Center: The medical center accepts volunteers for a variety of duties throughout the hospital. You can obtain information by contacting the Director of Volunteer Services, Susan Kappenstein at 610-378-2469 or susankappenstein@catholichealth.net
Student Conservation Association (SCA): The Student Conservation Association offers high school students (ages 15 -19) tuition-free summer volunteer opportunities. On an SCA Conservation Crew, participants discover the great outdoors, team work and leadership skills, and the depth of their own potential. In cooperation with the National Park Service, US Forest Service and other partners, SCA crews protect our public lands while gaining strength, confidence, and character. Best of all, our crews are free and their impact is enduring – on both the environment and the individual. Students can visit SCA’s National Crews webpage at http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews for more information, to download an informative flyer.
Topton Community Ambulance Corps: The Ambulance Corps welcomes student volunteers and will provide the necessary training. Students should contact the Operations Manager, Steve Kline at 484-256-5197 or Topton5752@yahoo.com
Topton Volunteer Fire Company #1: The Fire Company welcomes students to become a part of their Junior Firefighter program and will provide the necessary training. Interested students should contact the Deputy Chief, Jason Robinson at 484-256-5576.
Topton Fire Company Auxiliary: The Auxiliary holds a variety of activities (dinners, parties, etc.) to benefit the Fire Company and the Topton community. Interested students can contact Ms. Tammy Fritch at 484-955-6720.
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON D.C. (Americorps Program) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC. This is a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DCcommunity. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters:918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor,Washington,DC20001.