Weekend Volunteer Opportunity - A Hershey area agency needs weekend volunteers to cover four hour shifts at a medical facility. Good people and listening skills are important for this rewarding work. Duties include answering phones, keeping common areas straightened, stocking supplies and interacting with families of sick children. Interested volunteers must be kind, compassionate and willing to complete training.

Camp Volunteers - An East Shore agency needs volunteer buddies and helpers for a weekend camp for children. This opportunity is available May 30 – June 1 or June 6-8. The camp is a bereavement camp for children who have experience the death of a family member. Interested volunteers should be compassionate, enjoy working with children and comfortable discussing grief issues. Training is mandatory and will be provided by the agency.

Meal Delivery - An East Shore agency needs volunteers to deliver meals in the Penbrook and Paxtang areas. This opportunity is available during daytime hours on Mondays or Wednesdays. Interested volunteers must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Volunteers should also enjoy interacting with senior citizens.

Office Volunteer - A West Shore agency needs a volunteer to help with filing and organizing. This opportunity is available weekdays during regular business hours and requires 2-3 hours per week. Interested volunteers should have good organizational skills.

Conflict Resolution Coaches - An East Shore agency needs adult volunteers to coach youth on how to resolve conflicts without violence. Training and materials needed are provided to help 11-16 year old youth learn to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner. This opportunity is available Wednesdays from 4:45 – 6:45 p.m. Interested volunteers must enjoy working with youth from a variety of backgrounds.

Carnival Volunteers - A West Shore agency needs volunteers to help plan and implement a fundraising carnival in June. Opportunities exist to assist in the planning of the event or to simply volunteer at concession stands, rides and games during the event. Interested volunteers should be dependable and enjoy interacting with the public.

Friendly Visitors/Shoppers - An East Shore agency needs volunteers for friendly visiting and/or food shopping for homebound seniors in the Harrisburg area. This opportunity offers extremely flexible scheduling. Interested volunteers should be dependable, friendly and enjoy interacting with senior citizens.

Special Event Volunteers - An area agency needs volunteers to help solicit items for a silent auction held in late September. This opportunity is extremely flexible and solicitations may be done at times convenient for the volunteers. Monthly committee meetings will be held in July and August. Interested volunteers should be dependable and comfortable asking for donations. Supporting materials including letters and receipts will be provided.

Telephone Volunteers - An East Shore agency needs volunteers to answer telephone calls and record membership pledge information. This opportunity is available during daytime, evening and weekend hours in June. Interested individuals should have good telephone skills, enjoy interacting with the public and legible handwriting. This opportunity is excellent for either individuals or small groups.

Special Event Volunteers - A West Shore agency needs volunteers to assist with a “Poker Run” event to be held on June 14. Volunteers are needed to assist with planning, promotion and implementation. This opportunity is perfect for those with an interest in committee work. Hours are flexible and may include daytime, evening or weekend hours. Interested volunteers should be personable and enjoy interacting with the public and area businesses.

Companions/Friendly Visitors - An area agency needs volunteers to serve as helpers and friendly visitors to homebound senior citizens. Volunteer duties vary and could include food shopping or friendly visits. Training and on-going support is available. Interested volunteers should enjoy interacting with senior citizens.

Wheelchair Transporters - A Carlisle agency needs volunteers to help transport residents in wheelchairs from their rooms to the beauty shop on the premises. This opportunity is available weekdays between 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Interested volunteers should be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and enjoy interacting with senior citizens.

Garden Assistants - A Carlisle nursing home needs volunteer garden assistants to help residents maintain their flower and vegetable gardens on the premises. This opportunity offers extremely flexible scheduling. Interested volunteers should enjoy gardening, working outdoors and interacting with senior citizens.

Physical Therapy Transporters - A West Shore agency needs volunteers to help transport residents in wheelchairs from their rooms to physical therapy. This opportunity is available Sunday through Fridays during daytime hours. Interested volunteers should be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and enjoy interacting with senior citizens. A test for tuberculosis is required of all volunteers and will be paid for by the facility.

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