SERVICE
CORNER
The Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs
705 S. New Street, Lawrence Center
Room 241
610-436-3379
September 15, 2015
"Your life is your message to the world…
Make it inspiring!”
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WCU’s Annual Fall Volunteer Fair tomorrow
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Sykes Union
Ballroom
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This is a great chance to meet community partners from different non-profit agencies in our area
and also find a volunteer opportunity that works for you! Some of the agencies that will be
attending include: The Garage Community and Youth Center, Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, the
Melton Center, the Hickman, the SPCA and the list goes on! Find out how you can get involved
with environmental agencies, work with youth, spend time with the elderly, volunteer with the
homeless, feed individuals in need, etc. With 60 or more organizations, we’re sure you’ll find an
opportunity that works for you! For more information or questions, stop by the Office of
Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs! We’ll see you there !
In this edition, you will find new updates on the following:
A. Special Announcements
B. Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
C. Available Internships and Employment for the Common Good
D. Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
-----A. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS-----
South Campus Garden Opportunity
If you enjoy gardening or would like to learn more about it, spend some time volunteering at
WCU’s South Campus Garden. Weekly volunteer opportunities are available. There are also
opportunities to help with watering the garden at other times. If you are interested in getting
involved, please contact Garden Intern Jessica McCann at KM833105@wcupa.edu.
West Chester Growers Market
Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Come and shake the hand that feeds you!! The Growers Market is celebrating their 20th
Anniversary this year! The Market is open from May through December and is located at the
corner of Church & Chestnut Streets. For more information, go to
www.westchestergrowersmarket.com
Help Borough Council Develop a Shared Vision for the Borough's Future. Please come to
one of the following days.
Wednesday, September 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Melton Center (501 E. Miner
Street)
Monday, September 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Chester County Historical Society
(225 N. High Street)
The Council of the Borough of West Chester invites residents, business owners, and all
interested stakeholders to participate in a visioning process that will assist Council in developing
goals and outcomes for the Borough as a community, center of business, and local government.
An active, participatory, and facilitated discussion will engage you in thinking about the
challenges and possibilities for our community. Your input will help shape the future of West
Chester. To help the council prepare, please RSVP by contacting Judy Benes at jbenes@westchester.com, or calling 610-692-7574 and pressing #4 when prompted. Or you can register by
going to http://www.west-chester.com/FormCenter/Public-Forms-17/Strategic-VisioningProcess-66
Friends Association needs diapers!
The emergency family shelter is in need of diapers, sizes 4 and 5. They have several toddlers at
the shelter and they are almost out of diapers. Diaper donations may be dropped off at their
office located at 113 W. Chestnut Street, West Chester.
36th Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
Sunday, September 20th (Rain date Sunday, September 27th)
Enjoy an afternoon of good food and good fun while supporting West Chester’s Parks and
Recreation’s Send a Kid to Camp Fund! Located at Gay & Market Street in Downtown West
Chester from noon until 5:30 p.m.
Calling all student clubs and organizations! Join us for the Community Service Retreat!
Friday, October 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Sykes Student Union, Ballroom C
If you are a student leader that plans and promotes community service and philanthropy projects
for your organization or athletic team, this is the event for you! Come learn more about
collaborating with community agencies and other student organizations, building meaningful
projects, and developing your leadership skills. Click Here to register!
----- B. UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES----Fall Blood Drive Dates - Did you know 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? Do your part and
donate now or volunteer. The blood drives usually run from 3 – 8 pm. More information to
follow. Make note of the dates and locations below:
9/30 University
10/1 Commonwealth
10/13 Brandywine
10/19 Schmidt and Tyson
10/26 Allegheny and Killinger
10/28 Goshen
Prom Nights
Friday, September 25th and October 3rd
Fair Acres Geriatric Center has three Prom Nights off site at the Redwood Community Center
(280 6th Street, Brookhaven, PA) and on the site of Upland Park in Upland, PA. The proms
begin at 6:30 p.m. and usually last about two hours. Student volunteers would be so welcomed
to attend and perhaps dance with residents or just dance with each other! Residents really enjoy
watching young people dance and love the music. This would be a great group volunteer
event! Contact Cheryl Everngham at (610) 891-5770 or evernghamc@fairacres.org for more
information.
Unionville Community Fair
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 2015
Volunteers are needed at the 91st annual Unionville Community Fair, a non-profit event that
features a large display of local farms and domestic products. Before the fair, volunteers are
needed to help promote the fair to the community and private schools in the Unionville-Chadds
Ford School District. The day of, volunteers are needed to set up the fair, help with contest
entries, direct parking, assist judges, staff booths, and help with clean up. The fair is held on the
grounds of Landhope Farms at the corner of Rt. 82 and Rt. 926, Kennett Square.
Visit www.ucfairinc.org for more information and to sign up.
Light the Night Walk 2015
Saturday, October 17th
Each year in communities all across the United States individuals come together to raise funds
for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk events and bring help and hope
to people battling blood cancers. This particular event takes place in Wayne, PA. Volunteers
are vital to the success of this event. Contact Aisling Carroll at aisling.carroll@lls.org or (610)
276-3191 for more information.
YMCA Healthy Halloween
Saturday, October 24th (evening, but exact hours TBD)
This is a free event open to the community that takes place in the evening. The West Chester Y
is decorated from top to bottom. There is a haunted house, games, crafts, dancing, a costume
contest, etc. Volunteers are needed for planning, decorating the day before the event, and
running the stations the day of the event. Contact Amy Leman-Terrell at (610) 431-9622, ext.
2206 to sign up or for more information go to http://www.ymcagbw.org/branches/wc--volunteers
Light the Night Walk 2015
Saturday, October 24th
Each year, communities all across the United States individuals come together to raise funds for
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk events and bring help and hope to
people battling blood cancers. This particular event takes place in Philadelphia, PA at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art. Volunteers are vital to the success of this event. Contact Aisling
Carroll at aisling.carroll@lls.org or (610) 276-3191 for more information.
Philadelphia Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon, AACR Runners for Research
Saturday, October 31st
AACR Runners for Research raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Volunteers are
needed to help out the AACR Team with this event. The Start and Finish location is Benjamin
Franklin Parkway, West of 22nd Street (in front of Eakins Oval). Participants are welcome as
well. Go to www.AACRFoundation.org for more information
The Hickman Fall Clean Up
Saturday, November 7th
Come and be a part of a wonderful fall day helping clean up around the Hickman, A continental
breakfast will be provided. Contact Jen Harris to register or for more information at (484) 7606306.
The 7th Annual Lemon Run 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash
Sunday, November 8th
This event will be held at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Designed to be a fun
family event, a Kids’ Dash precedes the actual race enabling even the youngest of supporters to
participate. Last year the Lemon Run had a record number of 2,500 participants and this year the
event will reach $1 million raised since its inception. For more information, visit LemonRun.org.
If you are interested, registration for both events is open now! Please visit AlexsLemonade.org
-----C. AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE
COMMON GOOD----St. Anastasia Catholic Church , Newtown Square PA
is looking for religion teachers who will teach elementary students once a week on Tuesday
afternoons, 4:30 – 5:45 pm, from Sept. to May. This is the PREP/CCD Program. You will
receive a teacher’s edition with lesson plans, and training and guidance from the program
director. There is a $300.00 stipend for the year. This is ideal for those who are majoring in
education or theology, but any major is welcome. They are also looking for one or two
teachers once a month on a Monday night (7:00-8:30 pm) from Sept. to May to teach/lead
lessons for middle school students. There is a stipend for the year similar to listed above. If
interested, contact Theresa Haggerty at thaggerty@saintannies.org
Erik Foundation
This newly formed charitable organization based in West Chester is in the process of getting up
and running to help at-risk children and families facing hardship. Volunteers or interns are
needed that will help research as well as prepare grant proposals and applications. If you are
interested in helping or talking about the opportunity, please contact Deborah Brussolo at
support@theerikfoundation.org or at (610) 742-3421
The Melton Center
The Melton Center is currently seeking a student intern/volunteer to help manage the community
center’s financial records. Any student interested in this opportunity can contact Ken Winston at
(610) 692-9290 or kennethwinston1@comcast.net.
The Hickman, Human Resources Volunteer Request
The HR Volunteer will assist with a variety of tasks including system development and data
entry/analysis for training and new programs. This position is ideal for a student interested in a
career in Health Care Administration, Data Analysis/Research or Human Resources. 2 hours per
week requirement. Please contact Jen Harris 484-760-6306 or jharris@thehickman.org if you're
interested.
-----D. ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES----Girls on the Run (3rd-5th Grade) FALL 2015 COACH APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
You can make a difference in the life of a girl by being a coach! Volunteer coaches work directly
with the 3rd-5th grade girls in the Girls on the Run program by leading the girls through fun and
active lessons and preparing them for the non-competitive Girls on the Run 5K event at the end
of the season. A few facts as follows: Coaches do not have to be elite runners. Head coaches
must be 18, but younger junior coaches are welcome too. The program meets 2 times a week
starting September 21 through December 4. The 5K Run will be on Saturday, November 21 at
Downingtown West High School. Coaches must attend coach training. Coaches receive all
necessary materials and support throughout the program. Teams of coaches encouraged. It’s
fun to coach with a friend! If you are interested in learning more about this amazing
opportunity, contact Alexa Hart at ahart@ymcagbw.org or call (610) 869-9622 x2514
Coatesville Area Senior Center
Whether it be an hour or two, a day of the week, specific event help, or help with a special
project, your time is greatly appreciated. There are many volunteer opportunities available at
this center including kitchen help, game leader, clerical, arts and crafts, fundraising and much
more! For more information or to sign up, contact Kim Skinner at (610) 383-6900 or
kim@coatesvilleseniorcenter.org
Kennett Senior Center
Fall Yard Work – help is needed for one day of team work to put the Senior Center grounds to
sleep for winter. Also, a volunteer is needed in late Spring/Summer/Fall for weekly lawn and
garden maintenance including mowing. The Senior Center has all gardening tools including
push mowers, rakes, clippers, etc. and will buy all supplies including mulch and fuel. To
volunteer call Andrea at 610-444-4819.
Neighbors in Action Drivers Needed
Kennett Senior Center’s Neighbors in Action Program is looking for additional volunteers
interested in providing transportation. Volunteers sign-up only for dates/days/times/requests that
fit their interests and schedule. Many NIA clients need transportation to medical appointments
or to local stores for grocery shopping and errands. We have several new clients in the West
Chester Area - volunteers able to provide transportation for those clients are in great
demand! For more information call Berta or John at 610-444-4143.
Downingtown Area Senior Center
Volunteers are needed to assist with daily food serving and cleanup at the center, food pickup
and delivery, and many worthwhile programs, which will enrich the lives of members of the
community. For more information or to sign up, please contact Janice Tehie, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 610-269-3939.
Joellen
Joellen Reindl
Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
705 S. New Street
Lawrence Center, Room 241
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-3379 | JReindl@wcupa.edu
www.wcupa.edu/volunteer