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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIESOn this page you can find service opportunities that are available in the Centre County Community.These may not be school-sponsored events or activities.CURRENT SCHEDULED OPPORTUNITIES:
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMESDATES: Thursday, June 8th - Saturday, June 10thLOCATION: PSU CampusDESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help out with this year's summer games in a variety of capacities. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in volunteering, please email Paul Dunkelbarger directly (pmd14@scasd.org) or go to https://specialolympicspa.org/get-involved/become-a-volunteer to sign up.PRIDE WEEKENDDATES: Friday, June 9th - Sunday, June 11thLOCATION: Downtown State CollegeDESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help out with this year's Pride events in a variety of capacities.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in volunteering, please learn more about opportunities available and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49aaae22a1f8c52-pride#/MOVIES UNDER THE STARSDATES: Fridays - May 19, June 23, July 7, August 4LOCATION: Sydney Friedman ParkDESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help out for this monthly event. They need folks to help with bike valet parking, handing out popcorn, and setting up/tearing down the big movie screen.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in volunteering for one or all of these dates, please SIGN UP HERE. If you have questions, please email volunteer@statecollegepa.us.Juneteenth Celebration for KidsDATES: June 19TIME: 9:45am-11:00amLOCATION: Schlow Memorial LibraryWHAT WILL I BE DOING: Volunteers will help young children participate in the various activities that are set up at the event.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email Paula BannonCENTRAL PA ARTS FESTDATES: Wednesday, July 12th - Sunday, July 16thLOCATION: Downtown State CollegeDESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help out with this year's Arts Fest in a variety of capacities.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in volunteering, please go here to learn more about available opportunities: https://arts-festival.com/volunteer. To sign up, go here to complete the required form: https://arts-festival.com/contact.PEOPLE'S CHOICE FESTIVALDATES: Thursday, July 13th - Sunday, July 16thLOCATION: Grange FairgroundsDESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help out with this year's People's Choice Festival in a variety of capacities.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in volunteering, please go here to learn more about available opportunities and for contact information: https://peopleschoicefestival.com/volunteer-application/TAPROOT KITCHENDATES: TBD throughout the spring and summerLOCATION: Taproot Kitchen garden at 318 S. Atherton as well as their kitchen and farmers' marketsNEXT STEPS: What is Taproot Kitchen? Check HERE for more information. If you are interested in volunteering to help with cleaning up and planting the garden beds, helping them work in the kitchen, or helping out a local farmers' markets, please contact Sharon Schafer (hello@taprootkitchen.org) and Lou Johnson (snapdat4@hotmail.com).2023 Summer Reading ProgramDATES: Throughout the summer - Applications due by June 1LOCATION: Schlow Memorial LibraryWHAT WILL I BE DOING: Volunteers will be helping the library staff to run the summer reading program for children aged 3-12. Some responsibilities include handing out reading tickets, learning to use an internet-based computer program (training will be provided), and a willingness to discuss the Summer Reading Program with families.NEXT STEPS: If you are interested in being a part of this program please fill out the application.For more information about volunteering for the Summer Reading Program please check out this flyer: Summer Reading Program InformationIRONMAN 70.3 HAPPY VALLEY
DATE: Sunday, July 2ndTIME: All dayLOCATION: Various stations throughout Centre CountyNEEDS: People are needed for the bike aid station, the run aid station, setup, tear down, registration, food, working with the children's event, and other activities.HOW TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER: Go HERE to register as a volunteer and read more information about specific volunteer roles they are looking to fill.OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:Check out this DOCUMENT with different agencies, organizations, and contact information you might consider for service.Volunteer with the YMCAGo HERE for more information about how you can get involved at the YMCA, with either one-time events or to serve as a longer-term volunteer.State College Bicycle Ambassador ProgramThe Borough of State College is recruiting enthusiastic cyclists for the launch of its Bicycle Ambassador Program.
Bicycle Ambassadors are bike-loving community members that volunteer their time to support the local cycling community by assisting Borough staff with community outreach events, engaging and networking with cyclists, educating the public, and making recommendations for infrastructure improvements.For more information or to sign-up to volunteer, please check out this website: https://statecollegepa.civilspace.io/en Volunteer at Harmony of State CollegeVolunteers are needed at Harmony of State College, a local retirement home. They are looking for folks to host bingo, painting classes, or just to come and chat with the residents. They are also looking for students to help paint a mural in their memory care unit. If any of these opportunities are of interest to you, please email Jennifer Pressler at JPressler@harmonyatstatecollege.com.Volunteer at Discovery SpaceVolunteers are needed at Discovery Space, and this could be a really fun opportunity if you enjoy science or working with kids! They are generally looking for a 2-4 hour commitment each week. Go HERE for details about how to volunteer at Discovery Space.Volunteer with Taproot Kitchen!
Taproot Kitchen will be looking for volunteers this summer to help out with their gardens along N. Atherton. If you are interested in volunteering with them, please send an email to Sharon at hello@taprootkitchen.org. Taproot Kitchen "is a culinary venture whose main ingredients are people and produce: adults with autism and intellectual disabilities and fresh food gleaned from local farms. We see value and worth in both, engaging and employing people with ID in the culinary arts and gleaning unharvested food. With these unique ingredients, our team creates artisan dishes that highlight the flavors of the season."The Volunteer Centre County website lists volunteer needs for local organizations in the Centre Region and can be found here: Volunteer Centre County: ProjectsAdvisory Council and PTSO MeetingsNOTE: Meetings are generally held the first Wednesday of the month.Advisory Council:PTSO:And another opportunity...There are several organizations that distribute letters to individuals that may otherwise not receive correspondence.Please make arrangements with Nick or Deb if you are interested in taking part in one of these (or other) service-based letter writing campaigns and would like it to count towards your service credit.Letters to Military Personel:https://supportourtroops.org/cards-letters
https://www.operationwearehere.com/ideasforsoldierscardsletters.html
Letters to Children:
http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/holiday-cards.html
https://www.cardzforkidz.org/create-cards (making your own cards)
Letters to Senior Citizens:
For more information regarding service opportunities and to ask service related questions, or if you notice that any of these links are out of date, please contact Nick Gildow (nwg11@scasd.org) or Deborah Steinberg (djs20@scasd.org).
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