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HIS THOUSAND HILLS MINISTRIES, INC.

    Ruth Madsen / Todd Moss / Peg Thomas

    Halbot Road

    Wellsboro, PA 16901

    Phone: (570) 724-2366

 

Purpose: Christian Retreat Center

Description:

            Traveling to and from facility is required.

                General maintenance including grounds keeping, cleaning, window washing,

                housekeeping, etc.

                Hours will be considered with director or assistant.

 

 

 

PARTNERS IN PROGRESS, INC.

    K. Irene Morgan

    332 South Main Street

    Mansfield, PA 16933

    Phone: (570) 662-7026

    E-mail: partners@epix.net

 

Purpose: To create opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Description:

            Traveling to and from facility is required.

                Traits

                    Role Model; Alert, Clean, Neat, and Healthy

                    Appearance; Respectful and Considerate

                Beneficial Skills

                    Familiar with MH/MC clients

                    Willing to perform diverse duties and tasks

                    Team player

                Time Needed

                    Best days are Monday through Wednesday and Fridays

                    Anytime throughout the day is fine from 9:00am to 4:30pm

 

 

 

PROJECT CONCERN

    Carol Long

    25 Walnut Street

    Wellsboro, PA 16901

    Phone: (570) 723-0103

    E-mail: clong@laurelhs.org

 

Purpose: Community Health Service

Description:

                1.    Community Multiphase Blood Analysis - Clinics will be offered during

                       September throughout the county.  Volunteers are needed for registration.

                2.    Flu vaccine clinics need volunteers for registration during October and

                       November.

                3.    Other clinics we might have.

 

 

 

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

    Markie Kane

    32-36 Central Avenue

    Wellsboro, PA 16933

    Phone: (570) 723-0191

    E-mail: mkane@ laurelhs.org

 

Purpose: To render services to SSMH and its patients through ways approved or proposed

                by the administration of the hospital

Descrtiption:

                We organize many activities, The Candlelight Dinner Dora in November, The

                    Strawberry Short Cake Booth in June, a Fashion Show in the Spring, and a

                    Bread Pudding booth in December

                If you can stuff an envelope or hull a strawberry or bake a bread pudding to help us

                    other ways - we need you!

                You will make good friends, have fun and support your local hospital at the same

                    time.

 

 

 

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS

    Markie Kane

    32-36 Central Avenue

    Wellsboro, PA 16901

    Phone: (570) 723-0191

    E-mail: mkane@laurelhs.org

 

Purpose: To provide many volunteer services at SSMH.

Description:

                Volunteers staff our Information Desks, the Out Patient Registration Area, the OR

                    Control Desk, and the ER room.

                They deliver flowers and mail to patients, transport patients to the radiology area,

                    and assist with many tasks that help the staff provide the care needed by your

                    family and friends each day.

                You will become part of the SSMH family, by helping patients and staff while

                    supporting your hospital.

 

 

 

GIRL SCOUTS - SEVEN LAKES COUNCIL, INC.

    Flo Flender, Personnel Specialist

    Melanie Moon, Community Development Specialist

    226 Colonial Drive

    Horseheads, NY 14845

    Phone: (607) 796-6202

    E-mail: ffender@girlscoutssevenlakes.org

 

Purpose: Girl Scouts builds girls confidence, courage and character who make the world a

                better place.

Description:

                There are several volunteer opportunities for adults in Girl Scouting, in addition to

                being a group leader.  You can work with other adults on administrative tasks.  Men

                are welcome.

                    Group Leaders to work directly with girls.  Responsibilities include planning and

                        designing with girls program; meeting with group on a regular basis -

                        determined by you, girls and their families; Maintain group records and

                        finances, submitting reports as requested; maintain communication with

                        volunteer leadership team and parents.  Training and support is provided.

                        Qualifications include willingness to take training, ability to guide girls in learning

                        to develop their own abilities.  Ability to share knowledge, experience and

                        skills.  Be positive, flexible and able to work with children and adults in

                        partnership.

                    Cookie Sales Manager  Manage the cookie sales for the service area, which

                        includes training group leaders, and distributing materials, coordinating cookie

                        shops in the community, compile reports.  The sale takes place in the fall.  Must

                        take training for the position.  Good bookkeeping skills and enjoy working with

                        people are a plus.

                    Community Coordinator to serve as the group organizer and consultant for

                        groups in an assigned community.  Recruiter/Organizer training is required and

                        offered by the Girl Scouts.

                    Communications Coordinator  Manage public relations, with assistance of the

                        council's communications director, in the Tioga County area.  Includes, but not

                        limited to media contact.  Must take the Communications Coordinator training.

                        Good writing skills, a positive attitude, and access to a computer are a plus.

                    Family Share Campaign Manager: Manages comprehensive Family Share

                        Campaign solicitation within Tioga County.  Training is required.  Should have

                        good bookkeeping skills communicate well with people.  Trains and distributes

                        materials to groups/troops, communicating the need for the campaign to families

                        and volunteers.  Collects group donations and submits necessary forms to the

                        council.

 

 

 

BROAD ACRES HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

    Cecilia Tokarz, Outreach Coordinator

    1883 Shumway Hill Road

    Wellsboro, PA 16901

    Phone: (570) 724-3913

    E-mail: ctokarz@broadacres.cc

 

Purpose: Nursing Home

 

Description:

  • Activities in which volunteers will be working directly with residents.

                1. Assist with daily scheduling activities: coffee break, exercise class, bingo, current

                    events, rhythm band, etc.

                2. Transport residents to and from scheduled activities.

                3. Transport residents to and from social activities within community.

                4. Conduct craft classes with residents.

                5. Conduct game nights, evening programs.

                6. "Adopt a Resident" program (1-1 visits).

                7. Show movies and / or slide shows.

                8. Conduct discussion groups.

                9. Pass and read mail to residents.

                10. Assist residents with writing letters to families and friends.

                11. Hold game session (checkers, card games).

                12. Conduct spiritual activities, church, bible study.

                13. Assist with wheelchair square dancing and outdoor games.

                14. Nail manicures.

                15. Take residents for a walk outdoors.

              16. Transporting therapy residents to therapy and back to rooms in a wheelchair.

  • Activities in which volunteers will be working indirectly with residents.

                1. Pen Pals

                2. Helping to decorate facility.

                3. Passing ice water.

                4. Making beds.

                5. Answering phones 4-8 evenings.

                6. Folding clothes in laundry.

  • Activities with no resident involvement.

                1. Provide holiday and seasonal decorations for residents doors and throughout

                    facility.

                2. Make lab robes, bibs, catheter covers, and wheelchair accessory bags.

                3. Help with addressing and mailing bulk mail.

                4. Print monthly calendar and birthday posters for lobby.

                5. Typing, filing, stuffing envelopes, etc.

                6. Assist with fundraising events.

  • Special Activities

                1. Provide music during lunch and supper hour.

                2. Provide evening entertainment such as music, singing, slide shows, etc.

 

 

 

SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT - SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM

    Nancy Dart, School to Work Coordinator

    73 West Wellsboro Street

    Mansfield PA, 16933

    Phone: (570) 662-7607

    E-mail: ndart@southerntioga.org

 

Purpose: To prepare students for entering the world of work, and to use technical skills in

                work-based placements.

 

Description:

                        Students in Southern Tioga School District may be eligible to participate in

            work-based learning opportunities offered by by your business or industry.  Job

            Shadow experiences (1-2 day observations), internships (short-term placement with

            training plans), or Youth Appreticeships (long-term placements with training plans and

            wages), help students learn about the world of work, encourage students to pursue

            more training after graduation, and  also can help you to get first hand knowledge of a

            future employee of your business!.  Please call the School to Work office for more

            information.  And thank you for supporting young people in your community.

 

 

 

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

    Lisa McCloskey

    80 Plaza Lane

    Wellsboro, PA 16901

    Phone: (570) 723-4294

 

Purpose: To provide vocational / employment for all people who face barriers to competitive

                employment

 

Description:

  • Separate toys, ware, glass, clothing.

  • Supply product for production.

  • Clean, if and when necessary.

  • Display merchandise in correct manner.

  • Help customers.

  • Price and ticket all products.

  • Degree to which respect and confidence of co-workers is established.

   

Discover the Charm!

51-B South Main Street
Mansfield, Pennsylvania 16933
Phone: 570 - 662 - 3442
Email: info@mansfield.org