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volunteers  needed to promote our upcoming spring blood drive April 8-9 in the LSC Atrium 1st floor.  Volunteers will assist at table sit recruiting donors and taking appointments, as well at the drive- set up tables prior, take down after, helping at canteen area during the drive.  The drive runs 11am-4pm each day.  Table sits tba week prior to drive.  Contact Heidi.Daleo2@redcross.org

- long term volunteers are needed to advocate for abused and/or neglected children in the foster care system. Volunteers will provide the court with updates on the children in the case via written and verbal reports. Training is provided. Volunteer will be assigned to a case for about one to two years and will stay on the case until the child is reunified with their parents or adopted by their foster family. Clearances are necessary.   About 10 hours per month. Contact Heather Carnathan or call 570-904-7362

- Code Blue (adults only) Shelter volunteers needed (when temps dip below freezing). Setting up and breaking down cots and bedding, laundering bedding in the AM. Evening shift 6-8pm, Morning shift 7-10am.  Must be 18 years old, training provided, criminal and child abuse clearance necessary.  Weston Field House, 982 Providence Rd µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  Contact 570-342-1296 or email jspangenberg@cssdioceseofscranton.org

- formerly known as Child Hunger Outreach Partners, is a µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø-based nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity among students, from grade school through college. We provide in-school pantries and weekend food bags to ensure students have access to nutritious meals, bridging the gap in food security when school meals are not available.  Volunteers are key to our work, helping with tasks like packing food bags, preparing in-school pantries, and deliveries. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00PM, with Saturday and evening options available. Group volunteer events are welcome. To volunteer, visit 

- a program of Friends of the Poor that assists men in the community with clothing for work, interviews, special events, etc.  Volunteers will assist their staff with sorting and labeling clothing donations and filling orders.  Help is needed Mondays 3/23 and 3/30 between 12-4pm at 501 Quincy Ave (corner of Quincy and Vine).  Contact Ingrid Husisian to register 

- located on the 2nd floor of the Mall at Steamtown, volunteers will assist clients with picking out work/dress clothing, assisting in the career center and assisting with inventory.  Monday- Friday between 10-4.  Easy walk from campus or take the COLTS bus, free with your royal card .  Contact Jen Adams at lackawannacountygpn@dressforsuccess.org or call 570-941-0339 x1.

seeking an activities volunteer who can play music for our residents, play games like chess, checkers, card, bingo.  Week days at lunchtime or weekends.  Contact Stephanie.Hensle@saberhealth.com or call 570-342-7624

-formerly the Jewish Home of NEPA, this site for older adults is located right near campus on Vine St.  They would love to have volunteers that can do friendly visits, play games, sing, play musical instruments, help with "spa days", arts & crafts, easy exercise and games, all the things!  They are open to consistent volunteers throughout the semester, as well as one time visits.  Contact Melissa at mbednar@jhep.org or call 570-344-6177 x111

• bringing together in friendship those who have the desire to give with those who are in need of assistance, in order to ease the burden of living in poverty and enhance the quality of life for all.  Seeking student volunteers to help in their many food pantries and pop up food giveaways, furniture giveaways, sorting and distributing clothing, children's programming, senior living, and many more.  Hours are flexible.  .  Contact Ann Williams at development@fotp-ihm.org.
• Family to Family Easter food giveaway- helping families in the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø community to receive groceries for the Easter holiday.  µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Cultural Center, N Washington Ave on Wednesday April 1 between 7am-2pm.  (this is break for students).  .  Be sure to register in the event that it ends early and they can contact you.

- Hospital volunteers: Make a positive impact by volunteering your time and talents to enhance the care we give to our patients, visitors and community every day. Contact them directly through the link or call 570-271-6230

- Girl scouts offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule, whether short-term or long term!  You can start your own troop, assist with a local Throop, help with cookie delivery, recruit potential girl scouts at community events, or support local Girl Scout programs/events.   Please note that clearances and membership may be required based on the level of volunteering.  Contact Laura Wulff at memberservices@gshpa.org or call 717.233.1656 

401 Penn Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø (less than one mile from campus) would welcome student volunteers to spend time with veterans, playing games, chatting, etc. Main Number: (570)-961-4300~Fax: (570) 961-4405.  Contact person is Janice Mcallister 

- Dog walking, helping cleaning kennels, cat room, sorting donations, outdoor maintenance, fundraisers.  Contact Volunteer@griffinpondas.com for more information or call (570) 586-3700.   The shelter is open everyday from 12-4pm except Tuesdays.  They take bedding and towel donations too!  This site is about 20 minutes from campus and would require your own vehicle.

- volunteers are needed to help care for our over 200 formerly farmed animals.  Gain experience in animal care, animal feeding, sanctuary tours, fundraising, and more all while helping to create a kinder word.  About 20 minutes from µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  Volunteers are required to submit a child abuse clearance, criminal background clearance check and a site visitors agreement.  Fill out their and contact Brody Edsell at 570-763-2908

- an annual 5K run/walk and community celebration in Dunmore (about 10 minutes from campus), to raise awareness and donations for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.  Funds support research and St. Joseph's baby pantry.  Volunteers are needed to assist with race shirt packets, greeters, traffic coordination, parking lot, entertainment set up, clean up after event.  Friday April 17-Sunday April 19.  Contact Theo Zayac to register 

- is in need of volunteers for the their YES! program with area middle school students teaching personal finance, trades, soft skills and more.  They will train you! Area middle school throughout the winter and spring (dates and times in their link).  Contact Day Volunteer Coordinator susan.magnotta@ja.org or 

:  Outside hands on activities are awesome!  Volunteers are needed to help with trail clean-ups, heritage events, office support, and more! There are opportunities for everyone. All tasks offer flexibility in scheduling and consideration of any physical limitations. Trails are on the COLTS bus route too! Contact: John Morrow at LHVA at  570-963-6732 or oworozbyt@LHVA.org

-Office opportunities include administration assistance, communications, and PR assistance. Field opportunities include River, Trail, and Conservancy Preserve Stewardship, native plant rescue, River and Trail policing and more.  Your own car necessary.  Contact (570) 347-6311 or email lrca@lrca.org

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• seeking volunteers all year around for medical support, intake, discharge, patient information, office tasks, etc.  Training provided.  MWF between 10am-3pm, Thurs 1-7.  Clearances are required including a TB test.  Contact Dr. Maria Vitale, Adm Director or call 570.941.6112
• Spanish translation services to patients at the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø community as students of µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø DPT program lead physical therapy sessions.  Clearances are required. Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30-5:pm in the clinic at 230 Kressler court.  Contact 570-941-6112 or email lilian.smith@scranton.edu

(about 15 minutes from campus)Volunteers are needed for their Main Entrance.  Wayfinding volunteers will aapproach all who enter the hospital through the Main Lobby, eescort all patients and visitors to their destination and provide instructions as appropriate and ooffer to get a wheelchair for patients and visitors that appear to need one.  Clearances are necessary.  Contact Beth.Taylor@lvhn.org, vvisit their or call .  This site is on the COLTS bus route.

- volunteers needed as classroom aides for Marywood's adult literacy program.  The aide position offers the opportunity to assist in virtual sessions via Zoom or face to face classes. You may commit for the semester or choose the number of hours  you would like to give.  Contact Olga Stepaniants or call 570.878.9119.  This site is on the COLTs bus route. 

  Delivery drivers pick up meals in coolers/cases from dropoff locations throughout Lackawanna County and delivers to clients on routes. Routes are delivered M-F between 10am and 1pm. They can usually be completed in under an hour and half.  Delivery drivers need a valid Drivers License and use their own vehicles. State background checks necessary. This site is on COLTS bus route 42 Olive/Providence. Contact Lindsey Skripka (a µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø alum) at lskripka@mownepa.org  or call 570-346-2421

- seeking volunteer to help to create an engaging membership appeal letter that uses personal stories to engage our current and lapsed members and our community,  coordinate email and direct mail campaigns, create social media content to complement appeal letter and follow up and reminders to appeal.  Also looking for someone to update their membership list.  Training and sample documents provided, as well as a basic introduction to Canva.  Contact Marie Onukiavage at marieo@naminepa.org or call 570-342-1047.

-  Aging in Place program - help seniors aging in place with home repair/yard work, landscaping, painting, safety kit installation.  Hours are flexible and depend on event days.  Training provided.  Contact Alyssa at aespinoza@nwnepa.org or call 570-558-2490.

 seeking volunteers to monitor the teen room, making sure they are on task with their school work, and serving dinner, additional tasks as needed. Volunteers will need valid clearances. Social distancing, masks and sanitizing are necessary. Located at 895 Providence Rd, its on the COLTS bus route. Contact nepayouthshelter@gmail.com or call 570-909-9671.

- client intake , legal research, case management for Pro Bono clients.  Pittston PA.  Contact Rose Lance by calling 570-299-4100

- great for nursing majors, health and human service majors, etc!  Working with the elderly, volunteers will assist the activities director for any seasonal activities, games, etc.  Any day between the hours of 9-5, including weekends.  Orientation and training provided.  Located in Moosic, your own transportation necessary or bus route Pittston.  Contact Caitlynn Larnerd at 570-451- 3171 or clarnerd@pslgroupllc.com

- Cheer on & support Special Olympics Bowlers at Chacko's Bowling Center: 195 Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 every Saturday at 10am.  Your own transportation necessary. Contact Ada Magni or call 570-991-2618

- Skyview After School S.T.E.A.M program located in South µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  After school program for school aged children, Tuesday and Thursdays from 230-430pm..  This is a semester long commitment.  Child Abuse and Criminal background checks are required.  This site is on the COLT bus route.  Contact Julie Ann Chowanec or call 570.558.6484

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• Reborn Boutique 1660 N Main Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  Reborn Boutique sells new and gently used women's clothing and accessories in µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø. We are a non-profit store - 100% of proceeds benefit the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø of the Providence Pregnancy Center which supports pregnant women in crisis. Volunteers assist with customer service, display of inventory, sorting clothing donations, and with special sales events. Clearances are required.  Fridays and Saturdays.  Contact Ann O'Brien or call 570.341.7045
• Providence Pregnancy Center is a Catholic organization that affirms the dignity of pregnant women and their children through compassionate support, practical help, and hope for the future. We assist mothers with baby items from our Baby Pantry and connect them to local resources that can support stability in family life.
  Volunteers are needed to help answer phones, receive donations, organize baby donations, welcome visitors at the door, and perform various administrative tasks. Clearances are necessary. Hours available Tuesday-Fri 10am-4pm at 1660 N Main Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  On the COLTS bus route.  Contact outreach@ppcscranton.org or call 570.341.7045

 be a Hospice volunteer in nursing homes, providing crucial non-medical support, such as companionship, reading, listening, playing music, or offering vigil support during a patient's final hours. Training/Orientation provided.  Drug/TB screening, PA child abuse clearance, criminal background check and fingerprinting necessary.  Costs covered by Residential Hospice.  Contact Marty Carr or call 570-242-8691

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• Archbald Clean up- Sunday April 16 at 11am.  99 Main St.  Supplies provided.  Partnering with QueerNEPA and the Valley Community Library.  required.  Your own transportation necessary.  16 minutes from campus via the Casey Hwy.
• Jessup Park and Ride Clean up- Wednesday April 22 at 6pm.  Supplies provided.  About 15 minutes from campus via the Casey Hwy.  Your own transportation necessary.  Rain or shine.  required.
• Earth Day clean up at McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Rd, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø (about 15 minutes from campus) from 9-11am on Saturday April 25.  is required.  Supplies provided. Your own transportation necessary.

- seeking volunteers at various locations in Lackawanna county for Track and Field, Basketball, Equestrian and Swimming. Clearances and your own transportation necessary.  Apply.  If you would like more information about sport options in your area or have questions, please reach out to Tom Robinson, trobinson@specialolympicspa.org.  

- after school mentoring program held at the Elm Park Church (right on campus!) on Tuesdays for Middle Schoolers, Wednesdays for High Schoolers from 4-530pm.  Semester long commitment.  Mentors will need child abuse and criminal background clearances (both free).  .  Contact Jenny Gonzales Monge for more info. 

• Clothing Store - 504 Penn Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø. Walking distance of U of S. Especially in need of volunteers to sort clothing on MTWTh from 11:00 am- 2 pm. Sorting clothing and assisting shoppers.  Contact Linda Mangino at 570-342-5556 option 3 or email clothing@stfranciskitchen.org
• - 500 Penn Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø. Volunteers needed for meal prep such as cutting and peeling fruit and vegetables, plating desserts as well as meal service, cleaning counters, tables and chairs.  8:30am - 12:30pm on MTuWThFSaSu or 3:30pm-6:30pm on TWTh.  Contact Selena Fuller at 570-342-5556 ext. 2 or email chef@stfranciskitchen.org. This site is walkable and also on the COLTS bus route
• Client Choice Food Pantry - 500 Penn Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  Volunteers will stock shelves, light cleaning and help shoppers.  TWThF fr om 10am-2pm.  Contact Adam Lynch at pantry@stfranciskitchen.org or call 570-342-5556 option 5. 

-pocket park planting beautification project.  Downtown µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø,  at Dougherty Park 248 Wyoming Ave µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø, an easy walk from campus.  Sunday April 12 from 12-2pm.  (rain dates April 19 same time)  No experience necessary.  Contact Steve Ward to register or for more information.  

- help with cleaning cat cages and feeding of the cats.  Located at the previous Nay Aug Zoo at Nay Aug Park, this site is walkable from the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø or you may take the COLTS bus free with your student ID.  Note that is a longer term commitment,  not a drop in site.  Contact Joanne Davis or call 570.604.4008

- seeking volunteers to hospice patients at both facilities and homes, to provide increased companionship/socialization as well as respite to the families/primary caregivers.  Training is provided.  Clearances and TB test necessary (provided by agency).  Office volunteers needed too!  Interns welcome.  Days and hours are flexible.  Contact- call 570-207-9286 or info@traditionalhomehealth.com

• - Teach English as a second language & work with adult learners on literacy or English as a second language. This could be helping teach a class on a weekly basis or simply be tutoring a learner in a 1:1 setting. Mon thru Thurs from 6-730pm or other time slots by arrangement.  631 Cedar Ave, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø and various locations.  Clearances are necessary.  Contact Bethany Bahmer to get more info or register.  
• Food Pantry - Prepare food bags to hand out to clients, bagging produce, sometimes carrying bags out to their cars, sorting clothing,  & hanging clothing at Angels Attic pantry.  Located at 410 Olive St µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  Within walking distance of campus or on the COLTS bus route 40 or 36 (Wyoming Ave).  Open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.  Volunteers mostly needed in the afternoons but mornings could work too!  Contact Sandra Samad at ssamad@uncnepa.org or call 570-343-8835.  Training provided and a simple volunteer form.  
• Musicians - Do you play the guitar, keyboard, violin, or drums? Would you be interested in donating an hour or two of your time each week to help teach youth ages 13 to 18 the basics of one of these instruments? UNC is looking for volunteers for a new youth music program. The hours are flexible and instruction can be done in-person or virtually. If you're interested in volunteering, please call (570) 961-1592 ext. 105

- Amos Towers, 525 Jefferson Ave (just 2 blocks from campus) on Thursday April 23 between 9am-4pm (hour, 2 hour or stay the whole day).  Helping declutter older adult's apartments and carrying items to the dumpster (via elevators).  Must be able to lift and carry.  Contact Barry Snyder or call 570-343-1267.

- volunteer opportunities at Connell Park in South µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø, 800 Gibbons St.  Meeting the parking lot.  Contact roxy@valleyinmotion.org

• Saturday April 25 10-11am.  Volunteer walk leaders needed to make sure everyone has a partner to walk with, as well as participating in the City Nature Challenge, documenting local plants and wildlife.
• Saturday April 25 11am-1pm Connell Park clean up, from the park to the Pinchot state forest
• Office 5K race volunteers- Downtown µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø.  Volunteers will meet at the volunteer table on the Linden St side of Courthouse Square, across from Backyard Ale House.  Saturday May 2 from 11am-2pm to be race day volunteers- traffic control, inflatables, clean up crew, water stations, registration tables, family fun zone.   or for additional questions, U of S contact brian.snee@scranton.edu 

We Care meals- Every Wednesday and Thursday during the academic year from 9am-12pm in one hour time slots.  Cook, prepare, package and delivery meals to those in our community most in need.  On campus at Ciszek Hall, 1120 Mulberry St.  Register via our .  Hosted by the Center for Service & Social Justice.