DAY OF CARING 2017
Hosted by: United Way of Wyoming Valley
Date
May 25, 2017Time
Past Opportunity
Location
Virtual OpportunityContact
Rae Baldino
[email protected]
570-270-9113
About DAY OF CARING 2017
The volunteer projects include landscaping, painting, cleaning, maintenance, beautification, direct client interaction and scores of other critical tasks to benefit the local organizations making a difference in our community everyday.
Please select the project you would like to register for then fill out our survey.
We encourage all teams to join us before heading out to the project site at 8:00A.M. on May 25 at Genetti's in Wilkes-Barre for our Day of Caring 2015 Kickoff Breakfast.
We are thrilled to have you join us for our 2017 Day of Caring!
SPECIAL NOTE: HAS YOUR COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION BEEN A LONG-TIME PARTICIPANT IN DAY OF CARING? SINCE WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY, WE'D LIKE TO KNOW! PLEASE E-MAIL KATHY AT [email protected] AND LET HER KNOW!
Application Process
Please look through our available 2017 Day of Caring volunteer opportunities below. Select the project you would like to register for.
After you register you will receive a survey asking for your team name, team count, team leader, t-shirt count, and breakfast RSVP. (PLEASE TAKE YOUR BEST GUESS AT T-SHIRT SIZES IF YOU ARE UNSURE. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO UPDATE & FINALIZE THIS INFORMATION ON APRIL 13, 2017 VIA SURVEY.)
***FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES, PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY AND SUBMIT IT BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY.***
If you are unfamiliar with our GiveGab registration process, please contact Rae Baldino for a registration guide at [email protected] or (570) 270-9113.
We need volunteers to help with:
Hanover Green Cemetery: Memorial Day Cleanup (Outdoor)
Address:689 Main Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Volunteers can bring the following tools or supplies for this project
-gardening gloves
-bug spray
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*There is no alternate project in the case of inclement weather
DIRECTIONS:
-Proceed on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre to Hanover Township.
-Just past the Hanover Industrial Estates turn left onto Ashley Street at the flashing yellow like.
-Proceed on Ashley Street through the light at the Sans Souci Highway.
-Go up the hill and Cemetery Entrance is directly ahead.
Swoyersville Borough: Sprucing Up Borough Building (Indoor/Outdoor)
Address: 675 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA 18706
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Volunteers can bring the following tools or supplies for this project
-gardening gloves
-rakes
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*In the case of inclement weather, this project will still go on as scheduled
DIRECTIONS:
-Located on Main Street, Swoyersville
McGlynn Center: Spring Cleaning (Indoor)
Address: 72 Midland Court, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Volunteers do not need to bring tools or supplies for this project
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*In the case of inclement weather, this project will still go on as scheduled
DIRECTIONS:
-At the corner of Northampton St. and Wilkes-Barre Blvd., turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Blvd.; be sure to get into the left lane.
-Just before the South Street overpass, turn left into the development.
-Park anywhere there is a space.
-Walk up the short staircase.
-The Learning Center is the first building on the left (#72), in the middle tier of apartments.
Luzerne County Historical Society: Landscaping (Outdoor)
Address: 35 Denison Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Volunteers can bring the following tools or supplies for this project
-gardening gloves
-knee pads
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*In the case of inclement weather, this project will still go on as scheduled but location will change to 69 Rear South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
DIRECTIONS:
-Take Market Street over the river toward Kingston.
-Turn right on Wyoming Avenue.
-Drive approximately three miles.
-Turn left onto Denison Street; the Denison House is immediately on the right.
Catholic Social Services: Serving Lunch & Playing Bingo (Indoor)
Address: 184 Page Street, Kingston, Pa 18704
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear casual clothing
*Volunteers can bring tools or supplies for this project:
-small bingo prizes
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*In the case of inclement weather, this project will still go on as scheduled
DIRECTIONS:
-drive over market street bridge
-drive through Kingston corners
-located at the corner of market and page streets
Hanover Green Cemetery: Memorial Day Cleanup (Outdoor)
Address:689 Main Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Volunteers can bring the following tools or supplies for this project
-gardening gloves
-bug spray
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*There is no alternate project in the case of inclement weather
DIRECTIONS:
-Proceed on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre to Hanover Township.
-Just past the Hanover Industrial Estates turn left onto Ashley Street at the flashing yellow like.
-Proceed on Ashley Street through the light at the Sans Souci Highway.
-Go up the hill and Cemetery Entrance is directly ahead.
Swoyersville Borough: Sprucing Up Borough Building (Indoor/Outdoor)
Address: 675 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA 18706
Maximum Volunteers Needed: FILLED
*Volunteers must be over 18 years of age to participate
*Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Volunteers can bring the following tools or supplies for this project
-gardening gloves
-rakes
*Lunch will be provided to all volunteers
*In the case of inclement weather, this project will still go on as scheduled
DIRECTIONS:
-Located on Main Street, Swoyersville
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