Community Organizations
21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
Lifelong Learning Center, Schuylkill Mall
Frackville, PA 17931
Contact: Barbara Butensky
570-874-0137
Description of Organization: After-school program to strengthen academic skills and parental involvement. Available in Shenandoah, Mahanoy Area and St. Clair school districts.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Teacher Assistant
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
16 N. 4th St.
Minersville, PA 17954
Contact: Kathy Kresge
1-888-227-5445
Description of Organization: A nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Tobacco control & education
o School health & wellness
o Office work
o Daffodil assistants
o Youth Leadership Council for Cancer Society
o Relay for Life Team Captain
AMERICAN RED CROSS
1402 Laurel Boulevard
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Marcy Minnig
Additional Contact: Celeste Heiser
570-622-9550
Description of Organization: Emergency services, blood services, health & safety services, lifeguarding & swimming, lifeline personal response services.
Special Requirements: Permission slip to be signed by parents (if under 18).
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Assembling materials for disaster referral
o Preparing shelter supplies
o Distributing brochures and other information in public places, to peers community groups, elementary school children. Training required.
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
91 S. Progress Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Doug Allen
570-622-0174
Description of Organization: Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a non-profit organization serving at-risk youth from families throughout Schuylkill County. The program is designed to provide elementary youth with friendship and guidance through a supportive one to one relation-ship with a caring high school mentor.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o High School Big Brothers or Big Sisters
CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT
2335 West End Ave.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: April Wytovich
570-624-7950
Description of Organization: Assists parents with subsidized day careOPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Clerical Helper
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION
420 N. Centre Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Nancy Clark
628-1426
Description of Organization: Serves as the volunteer center for Schuylkill County connecting people of all ages who want to volunteer with agencies that can use their services. Also promotes volunteerism through Make a Difference Day, publicity for volunteer efforts of individuals and groups, etc.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Youth community contact
CATHOLIC SOCIAL AGENCY
1720 W. Market St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: JoAnne Andrucheck
570-628-0466
Description of Organization: Provides services to people in need.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Sponsor food drives/sort food
o Sort holiday donations
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES/GOODWILLEMPLOYMENT SERVICES
91 S. Progress Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Laura Mealia
570-628-9090
Description of Organization: Goodwill Industries of Mid Eastern Pennsylvania actively strives to provide employment training and rehabilitation programs to people with physical, mental & social disabilities by expanding their vocational opportunities and occupation capabilities.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Organize a donation drive within a school, church or civic community and transport donations to the Goodwill store in Shenandoah
HELPING HANDS SOCIETY
Schuylkill Mall
Frackville, PA 17931
Contact: John Seamon
570-874-4512
Description of Organization: Comprehensive therapies and services for disabled children
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Academic Helper
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATIONOF MIDEASTERN PA
101 N. Centre Street, Suite 308
PO Box 151
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Sheila Mardahl
570-622-6962
Description of Organization: Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life threatening illness to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Special Requirements: Criminal record check/child abuse clearance for those working directly with the children
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Fund raising o Special event planning
o Wish granting o Media contact
o Board leadership
MARCH OF DIMES
1534 Highway 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Contact: Kara
570-829-1019
Description of Organization: The mission of the March of Dimes is to fight to prevent birth defects and infant mortality through research, community service, education, and advocacy.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o "Walk America" volunteer - October
o "Jail and Bail" volunteer - November
NORTH CENTRAL HIGHWAY SAFETY NETWORK
112 Claude A Lord Blvd.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Theresa Lacianca
570-628-2414
Description of Organization: Provides resources and education on highway safety
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Distribution of safety materials at community events
SCHUYLKILL COMMUNITY ACTION
225 N. Centre St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Theodore Dreisback
570-622-1995
Description of Organization: Community services to promote self-sufficiency among people with low incomes.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Food Pantry Helper
THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN
101 North Centre Street
Room 305
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Sharon E. Kimmel
570-622-7170
Description of Organization: Non-profit organization. Conducts pediatric orthopedic clinics.
Special Requirements: Responsible individual with own transportation and good communication skills. Must take pride in what you are doing. No minimum age.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Shredding
o Errands
o Hand out Literature for Special Events
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
P.O. Box 30
Marlin, PA 17951
Contact: Susan Bosak
570-544-4737
Description of Organization: Provides sporting events and activities for disabled personsOPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Coach Assistants
o Track Meet Helper
SCHUYLKILL WOMEN IN CRISIS
P. O. Box 96
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Janel Firestone
570-622-3991
Description of Organization: SWIC is a non-profit agency assisting victims of domestic violence. SWIC provides services such as shelter, hotline, counseling, information referral, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and transitional housing and prevention education.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Clerical
o Fundraising and maintenance projects
o Organize donation drives
o Initiate your own project
SCHUYLKILL YMCA
606 Schuylkill Mall
Frackville, PA 17931
Contact: Wayne Stump, Executive Director
570-874-2622
Description of Organization: Non-profit community organization serving youth and families through programs such as youth sports, teen center, day camps and after-school programs.
No Special Requirements Needed
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Youth Center leadership committee
o Day Camp Jr. Counselor
o After School Mentor
TAMAQUA YMCA
(Reading and Berks County Branch YMCA)
P.O. Box 345
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Contact: C. Dina Depos
570-668-1447
Description of Organization: Non profit community (non-facility) organization whose collaborations with other organizations, schools, etc. allow for high quality, low cost services to adults, youth, and families in the Tamaqua area.
Special Requirements: Driver's license would not be required but would be convenient to the student.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Swim lesson teaching volunteers
o School liaison
o Office assistants to branch director
o Tutors/Mentors
o Coach/helper for street hockey
THE RAPE AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE CENTER OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
368 S. Centre Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Mary Beth Semerod,
Executive Director, 570-628-2965
Description of Organization: RVAC provides direct support services to victims of sexual violence and their significant others and provides community and school-based education programs to increase public awareness.
Special Requirements: Drivers license
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Transport contracts, papers, etc. o Input data for volunteer calendar, mailings
o Learn team work o Learn importance of confidentiality & respect for others
THE SALVATION ARMY
400 Sanderson Street
P.O. Box 107
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Capt. Cindy M. Fowles
570-622-5252 or 622-8246
Description of Organization: A religious/ social non-profit agency serving the youth and adults of Schuylkill County and meeting the needs of children and families at risk.
Special Requirements: Must fill out "working with youth - background search"
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Work with youth in landscaping and building maintenance
o Assist at Christmas & Thanksgiving, sorting food, toys, packing baskets, helping in office
o Tutor or activity assistant or cook for after-school program
TRINITY CENTER FOR CHILDREN
2nd & Howard Ave.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Sue Reier
570-621-3222
Description of Organization: Providers supervised activities for childrenOPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Summer Camp Helper
UCP ELDERGARDEN
Agricultural Park
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Lori Heintzelman
570-622-7920
Description of Organization: Day program for elderly people.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Haunted House Volunteers
UNITED CELEBRAL PALSY
Agricultural Park
Pottsville, PA 17901
Contact: Tina Caulfield
570-622-7920
Description of Organization: Promotes general welfare of persons with disabilities
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
o Duck Race Committee Member
o Duck Race Volunteer (April)
o Gift Wrappers (December)
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