Volunteer Opportunities
As a caring member of the community, you have many wonderful talents and characteristics. Volunteering in the Wyoming Valley will provide you with the unique opportunity to help others while learning more about the world you live in. Consider your talents and how you can use them to create a rewarding experience for both the community and yourself.
You can volunteer one time or commit to a longer opportunity, many of which are good for Holy Cross Experience and other service requirements. Stop by the Shoval Center at 171 North Franklin Street, email kellygibbons@kings.edu, or call (570) 208-6020 to request a zoom meeting to discuss volunteer opportunities.
Sample Opportunities
- CEO/Weinberg Regional Food Bank , located at 185 Research Drive in Pittston, is looking for volunteers to assist in loading and packing food boxes for individuals and families in need. A car is needed for this opportunity. For groups, coordinators please reach out directly to Debbie at dtaylor@ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org or (570) 826-0510 ext. 219 for further details.
- Candy's Place Cancer Wellness Center in Forty Fort (across the river) is looking for ongoing volunteers in the following areas: administrative support, fundraising initiatives, boutique management, special projects (e.g., seminars, workshops). Please call Jonelle at Candy's Place at (570) 714-8800.
- Alzheimer's Association, located a few blocks from campus at 57 North Franklin Street, needs people who are comfortable making phone calls, helping in the community at health fairs, and potentially helping with presentations. Some training is required. Please contact Gail Aideuis at (570) 822-9915 ext. 4023.
- McGlynn Learning Center, located at 72 Midland Ct. (Boulevard Townhomes) Wilkes-Barre, is looking for volunteers to help students with their homework after school. Call (570) 824-8891 or email mcglynn.center@gmail.com.
- Osterhaut Library, located a few blocks from campus at 71 South Franklin Street, is looking for volunteers to help in the Circulation Department. If you are interested contact the library at (570) 823-0156 ext. 210 and ask to speak to the volunteer coordinator.
- Luzerne County Special Olympics hosts recreational bowling for Special Needs athletes. Held every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Chacko's Bowling in Wilkes-Barre. The athletes play two games of bowling and are usually done by 11:30 a.m.. Volunteers would cheer on and hang out with athletes while they bowled. Last bowling event for season is Saturday, April 27. Any interested students can contact Ada Magni at amagni@earthlink.net.
Post-Graduate Service Opportunities
Wondering what to do after graduation? Many King's students have followed their undergraduate careers with short- or long-term community service around the country and internationally. Come in to the Shoval Center or check out the links to individual volunteer opportunities and online search engines below! Contact Bill Bolan for more information at (570) 208-8058 or email williambolan@kings.edu.