To become a certified volunteer, there is a 40 hour training, held two times a year, Spring and Fall. Other opportunities for non-certified volunteers include work around the shelter, transportation, assisting shelter manager and various other tasks as needed. Certified volunteers answer hotline calls from either their homes or DVI offices. Mentors neeced, age 16 and above, to form loving relationships with children between the ages of 7 and 16. Involves approximately 1-2 hours three or four times per month.
Hours are at the discretion of the volunteer.
This volunteer position requires one hour of your time. Desire to work with youth 6 years to 16 years old. Volunteers would escort residents on wheelchairs to and from activities. Volunteers needed to pet care at Stone Ridge Campus, Myerstown location, once a week, approx. Volunteers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels to elderly who are unable to prepare their own meals.