SERVICE
CORNER
The Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs
705 S. New Street, Lawrence Center
Room 241
610-436-3379
January 28, 2016
“No one is useless in this world
who lightens the burdens of another”
-Charles DickensIn 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-----
2016 Spring Volunteer Fair coming Tuesday!!
Mark your calendars!!
The Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs will be hosting the 2016
Spring Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, February 2nd in the Sykes Ballrooms from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make sure to stop by to connect with dozens of community and
government agencies!
Play 4 Kay Raffle Baskets!!
Time to get creative, have some fun and help raise awareness!!
The WCU Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams need baskets to raffle off during
the Play 4 Kay games to raise funds for the Kay Yow Foundation and raise
awareness about breast cancer. If you or your organization is interested in donating
a basket of goodies, please email Jamie Williams at jwilliams3@wcupa.edu.
----- B. UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES----Meals on Wheels of Chester County
Volunteers are needed now who can commit to once or twice a month on a particular day to
pick up meals at the Chester County Hospital at 10:30 am and deliver them to our clients living
in West Chester. Delivery of meals takes about 1 hour to 1 ½ hours. The coolers that the meals
are packed in must be returned to the hospital after the route is finished. Directions and training
is provided. You must use your own car. If interested, please call 610-430-8500.
YMCA: Adams Championship Swim Meet, Airport Road, West Chester, 19380
January 29-30, 2016, Friday from 4-8pm and Saturday from 7am-7pm The Adams
Championship Swim Meet is in need of volunteers. If you are interested in swimming or are a
swimmer yourself, this event is for you. It will be occurring this weekend at the YMCA on
Airport Road. Come out and support the YMCA Marlins swim team. People are needed to walk
swimmers to the gym on Friday 5-8 and Saturday 2-7, Deck Clerk and Entrance Door for
Saturday 2-7. Sign up at Genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4aa5a92ca1fb6adams
Friends Association: Volunteer as a Family Event, 113 West Chestnut Street
Sunday, January 31, 2016, 12pm-2pm
Volunteer with your family! Join other families in learning about homelessness and how you can
work together to make a difference. The one hour workshop will be followed by working
together on a Family Volunteer Project. If interested please contact Robin Meixner at 610-4313598 ext. 204.
Friends Association: Drop In Volunteering Days, 113 West Chestnut Street
Saturday, February 6 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, February 17 from 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, February 23 from 9:30 - 11:30 am
The Friend’s Association is in need of volunteers. If you find yourself with some extra time
please drop-in and help with tasks that need completing. Drop-in volunteering could include;
cleaning units for new families moving in; sorting donations; childcare; or administrative
assistance. For more information please contact: Robin Meixner at 610-431-3598 ext. 204.
Spring 2015 Blood Drive Dates
Did you know 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? Do your part and donate now! Donors and
volunteers are needed. To volunteer, contact Ernest Anziano at Ernest.Anziano@redcross.org.
2/22
2/29
3/3
3/22
3/28
4/5
Schmidt Hall
Commonwealth, Tyson, and University Halls
Allegheny Hall
Goshen Hall
Brandywine Hall
Killinger Hall
WCU Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, February 24th
Event Coordinators are needed to volunteer at the Spring Career Fair held in Sykes
Ballrooms. This is a great opportunity to help run a large-scale event and network with
employers. Deadline to sign up is Monday, February 19th at
https://orgsync.com/32134/forms/131122 . This is a “first come, first serve” basis until slots are
filled.
Girls Exploring Todays Technology (GETT), West Chester East High School Campus
March 12, 2016 from 8:30am- 2pm
GETT is in search of female college students preferably in a STEM field major to serve as GETT
ambassadors. Your responsibilities would include leading a group of 8-12 girls in grades of 5
through 10 around the various STEM activities taking place that day. This event will be
occurring just outside our college town, at the West Chester East High School Campus. If you
are interested and want to learn more or volunteer please contact: Heidi Lehmann at
HLehmann@ojrsd.com.
Case for Smiles Bag Bingo
Friday, April 6, 2016 from 7-10pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Are Ya’ Free Friday Night? Come out to St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall Pa to
support Ryan’s Case for Smiles Bag Bingo Event. This event is in full support for bringing
smiles to sick children in hospitals. Tickets are $25 in advance and, if available, $30 at the door,
come help raise money for children suffering with long term illnesses and cancer. Each bingo
prize winner will receive a fabulous handbag. Also, BYOB snacks, drinks, alcoholic beverages
(21 yrs. or older) are welcome. Some light refreshments will be available. Must be 18 years or
older to attend.
Lung Force Run/Walk, Lehigh Parkway
Saturday April 30th from 6am- 12pm
Calling all cheerleaders and artists alike! The Lung Force Run/Walk celebrates the collective
power of our lungs. Rallying our friends, neighbors and colleagues to stand together, run and
walk together, against lung disease and for lung health for all. If you know someone with lung
cancer or breathing difficulties, this is the run/walk for you! If interested in helping at this event,
volunteers are welcome to help in 3-6 hours shifts. Face painters and cheerleaders are especially
needed. Please come in your best turquoise gear and help celebrate and support a worthy cause.
In interested please contact Ashley Keller at akeller@lunginfo.org or call her at 610-253-5060.
-----C. AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE
COMMON GOOD----Camp Geronimo (The Barn at Spring Brook Farm)
Counselor positions, paid internships and volunteer positions available
Looking for qualified individuals to fill camp counselor positions. There are both paid internship
opportunities and volunteer opportunities available. Now accepting applications for volunteers
for their summer day camp for children with disabilities. This is a wonderful resume builder for
education majors, social work majors, adaptive P.E. majors, etc. The camp dates are 6/13-6/17,
6/20-6/24, 6/27-7/1, 8/1-8/5, 8/8 – 8/12, 8/15-8/19. Call The Barn at Spring Brook Farm at
www.springbrook-farm.org or call 610-793-1037
Part-time Marketing Intern Volunteer opportunity for a student to help a local business with
their technical skills-to build a website for the store. Part-time Marketing Intern for Coatesville
Army & Navy Store, 228 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320,
www/coatesvillearmynavy.com. The goal is to develop an online business and functioning
website for the store. Please submit letter expressing why you are interested in the position, and
resume to Judy Skolnik, Owner/Manager at cvillearnv@verizon.net 610-384-1683
Free Housing near WCU campus in exchange for some nursing work. Opportunity for two
or three Nursing or Pre-Med students. Home is located between main and south campus in
beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Free rent; each person will have private bedroom, free Wi-Fi,
and plenty of quiet time to study. Free rent is in exchange for live in care (2 nights per week) of
90 year old elderly man; preparing food, commode assistance/ help with wheel chair etc.. For
additional information and specifics contact Joe Lafferty (610) 742-6900 or
JLafferty4@gmail.com
UPTOWN! Entertainment Alliance is a non-profit organization promoting cultural, economic,
and civic life experiences in our community through live theater, music, dance, film and other
local events in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania’s historic district is looking for a student
who can develop, expand and improve the organization’s mobile app. They need help with
developing new and innovative ways to use the app for marketing the Alliance, for fundraising,
and to insure that the Alliance is taking full advantage of all that a mobile app can do. It would
be helpful if the student could explain how to use the app to staff and board members and to
offer ideas for different ways they could use it given their unique positions within the
Alliance. Be a part of helping preserve a part of local history!! Skills: Tech savvy, marketing
and communication skills. Start date: as soon as student is able to begin. Contact:
Susan Argentieri, Liaison, WCU Center for Community Solutions, 610-425-7431
communitysolutions@wcupa.edu
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. This would be a perfect fit for a business or
accounting major!
The Hickman, Human Resources Volunteer Requested
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-----
Stepping Stones Clubhouse, a psychiatric rehabilitation program in Coatesville, Pa is in need of
volunteers to provide educational services to their members. Many of the members need to
improve basic math and reading skills to increase their prospects for employment and continuing
education. For more information contact Barry Pollard at (610)384-6058.
Safe Harbor is in need of Volunteers!
Safe Harbor is a non-profit organization that provides food, shelter, and help to homeless men
and women. Each weekday, approximately 35-40 people are given meals. With this in mind,
there is a lot of background work that goes on to help provide to the people in need. Volunteers
are needed in all areas. As a volunteer, you have a variety of options. One can be a lunchtime
volunteer, dinner server, dinner provider, shelter volunteer, Sunday morning volunteer, and
Sunday Breakfast volunteer. All volunteers must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an
adult. No more than three volunteers per shift. If interested and would like some more
information contact Safe Harbor at 610-692-6550 or www.safeharborofgwc.org
Westside Community Center
Volunteer opportunities for an After-School Program Mondays through Thursdays from 3-5:30
p.m., which includes tutoring and playing games with students. Also a Skate Park
(skateboarders) is open on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and could definitely use a few
volunteers for the Skate Spot (helping setup, grilling food). For more information, contact Shane
Daniels at westsidecentershane@gmail.com
Coatesville Area Senior Center
Whether it is 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
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