http://www.uwberks.org Information provided by United Way of Berks County en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of Berks County. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:23:25 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.uwberks.org /images/cache/000/000/006/375/6375445.jpg Our population is growing older. Many individuals prefer to stay in their own home. Families however are much more transient with most having two workings members. As a result many of our older community members are feeling alone, in need of someone who will listen, check in on them to be sure they are okay, - and share a few minutes to talk. There is a sense of security knowing that someone will call during the day to be sure they answered and are okay, another way for them to maintain i... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10341700805 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10341700805 Day Of Caring 2009 Every year United Way of Berks County hosts a signature event that brings volunteers together in service to their community. But this year is especially meaningful as we connect many of our volunteer engagement opportunities to our most important focus areas – education, health, income, and safety net services in order to begin creating a lasting and impactful change in critical community conditions. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10334693970 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10334693970 Diakon Volunteer Home Care (DVHC) provides short-term / intermittent help to seniors during critical times in their lives. Caring , trained volunteers lend helping hands. All services are provided free of charge to the client. Volunteers help seniors with: companionship through visitors or telephone calls; grocery shopping; meal preparation in the client's home; household or outdoor chores and minor household repair; and transportation to medical appointments. Volunteers receive training, o... Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10325812175 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10325812175 On Saturday, April 25, Berks Women in Crisis will be setting up an information table as well as a children’s activity table at the Kids’ Safety Awareness Day, organized by St. John’s Lutheran Church and held at the Boyertown Jr. High West. The event runs from 9 AM until 1 PM, so the volunteers should arrive at least 20 minutes early to get acquainted with the other volunteers and prepare their table. We have two volunteers to staff the information table but would like two others to work w... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10318797045 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10318797045 Short for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, VITA sites are a joint venture of the Berks County Money in Your Pocket Coalition, which promotes awareness and access to federal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) for workers earning less that $33,000 a year. Coalition Partners Include: Berks Encore, Hispanic Center, Berks Community Action Program, United Way of Berks County and the IRS. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10303057580 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10303057580 The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Berks County and the Berks County Senior Citizen Council are pleased to announce their partnership again in sponsoring the Holiday Breakfast Bags Program. During the days before the Holidays, breakfast bags donated by volunteers are delivered to Meals on Wheels recipients, homebound senior citizens, and persons with special needs. Last year, because of your support, over 3,000 individuals received Holiday Breakfast Bags, and the recipients were t... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10253662888 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10253662888 Looking for a new, exciting, volunteer opportunity? Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10247664975 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10247664975 Volunteers needed for one-to-one mentor and youth programs for BCPS/Berks Connections. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10235307541 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10235307541 Want to meet new people, learn something new, and truly make a difference? Volunteer at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center as a GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEER CASHIER! Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10235235551 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10235235551 Like speaking to groups? You can help people learn how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies by becoming a Community Disaster Educator. These valuable volunteers give presentations to groups and organizations throughout Berks County that encourage people to prepare for a disaster. Emphasis is placed on creating a family disaster plan and preparing a disaster supplies kit. Each presentation can last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes. This is a great opportunity for teachers or i... Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232982859 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232982859 The Reading Hospital and Medical Center has many volunteer opportunities available. Two of which are: Daily Newspaper and Brochure Courier AND Centran / Transporting of Patients Throughout the Hospital for Tests and Discharge. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232663846 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232663846 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County - Bowl for Kids Sake Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232528573 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232528573 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: 11th Annual Read In will be held on Monday, January 15th, 2007 at two of the Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks County. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232250079 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=10232250079 Office equipment and supplies are needed! Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=26110378 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=26110378 Volunteers are needed in two new areas: Postpartum Concierge: To assist staff to provide a positive experience to all new mothers during their stay at the Hospital by enhancing non medical services. Centran:To help Centran transporters in moving patients throughout the Hospital. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=25881768 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=25881768 There are MANY NEW HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES listed on Volunteer Solutions. Agencies depend on your time and talents to bring joy to many Berks County residents during the Holidays! To view a full list of Holiday Volunteer Opportunities, please log on to www.uwberks.org, and click on Volunteer Solutions. Here is a short list of 2006 Holiday Volunteer Opportunities: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=25008145 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=25008145 The American Cancer Society has many NEW Volunteer Opportunities available. Check out their listing for more information. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=24480992 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=24480992 Many Volunteer Opportunities are available with the American Red Cross - Berks County Chapter! Search our list of volunteer opportunities to find the one that's right for you! Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=24231186 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=24231186 The Reading Hospital and Medical Center is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator for the No One Dies Alone Program. The Volunteer Coordinator would coordinate the scheduling of volunteers for the No One Dies Alone Program and communicate with Hospital staff and volunteers on a regular basis. The Volunteer Coordinator would act as the "point person" for Hospital staff and volunteers when an individual is about to pass on. He or she would carry a beeper and be on call for two weeks each month. (T... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=23209330 https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwberks/volunteer/spotlight/one.tcl?item_id=23209330