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Calling all vendors and volunteers

May 13, 2013 By

The Yardley Business Association (YBA) is sponsoring the 44th annual Yardley Harvest Day, one of the borough’s most treasured traditions on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am to 5:00pm along Canal Street and East College Avenue.

YBA has actively organized and managed Yardley Harvest Day for over 40 years, and remains dedicated to providing participants with a quality venue and well-attended family-friendly and “Yardley-centric” event. Yardley Harvest Day features unique artists and crafters, music and great food, historical and educational tours, and local civic groups and businesses.

YBA invites any interested vendors or exhibitors to consider selling or displaying their work at Yardley’s autumn gathering. Exhibitors must keep displays open for the duration of the event.

YBA is recruiting volunteers to plan, organize and publicize the event, as well as provide event day support. Volunteers are needed to help with logistics such as crafter management, publicity and advertising, entertainment, food vendors and family activities.

Interested in volunteering or participating as a vendor or exhibitor? Contact the Yardley Business Association at yba@yardleybusiness.com or download the 2013 vendor and exhibitor application at www.yardleybusiness.com.

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Silver Lake Nature Center seeking help with Summer Camp

May 6, 2013 By

Silver Lake Nature Center is looking for volunteer Counselors-In-Training (“CITs”), as well as a paid Camp Counselor, to help with the Nature Center’s Summer Camp.

For the paid Camp Counselor position, they are looking for energetic and creative individuals to lead and teach their 2013 Summer Camp. The Camp Counselor will work with the six- to 12-year-old campers in their nature-based camp that is both educational and fun.

This seasonal/temporary paid Camp Counselor position will last for 10 weeks, from June through August. The camp itself will run for eight weeks from June 24th to August 16th, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

There will be some additional responsibilities with Before Care, from 8:00am to 9:00am and After Care, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

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Volunteers needed for Churchville Nature Center’s Summer Camps

April 29, 2013 By

If you are concerned about your children having too much free time in the summertime, consider having them volunteer at Churchville Nature Center’s (CNC) Summer Camps. Sessions begin in June, and Counselor training will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00am to noon. This training is mandatory.

Besides the enormous contributions volunteers will be making to the center, they will be learning skills and enhancing their education.

CNC offers a safe, positive environment, where volunteers can socialize with other youth, all of whom share a mutual interest in their environment.

This Volunteer program fills up quickly, so hurry and register! Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the program no later than May 20th.

Anyone ages 14 and up who would be interested in volunteering and become a counselor for the summer camps at CNC should go to their website and fill out an application, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org. If you need more information call Peg Mongillo, Educational Director, at 215-357-4005 ext. 14.

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Communities uniting as volunteers

April 26, 2013 By

Could you share approximately one hour a week to help the children in your community? Consider becoming a MSD 21st Century Community Learning Center Volunteer in Morrisville or Fairless Hills.

They are looking for men, women, seniors, young adults, and students to share their skills, talents, hobbies and interests.

  • Tutor in math and/or reading;
  • One-on-one mentor;
  • Read to a child or a class;
  • ESL Tutor or language tutor;
  • Lead a discussion group;
  • Share your hobbies;
  • Lead a club or activity;
  • Assist in an office or library;
  • Provide teacher support;
  • Share your life experiences.

Please consider supporting your community. YOU can make a tremendous difference in the life of a child.

Call Elizabeth Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator, at 215-428-0500 x105 or email volunteer@mv21stcclc.org.

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Delaware Canal Clean-Up Day – April 13th

April 5, 2013 By

April 13 is Canal Clean-Up Day at the Delaware Canal State Park. The Friends of the Delaware Canal sponsor this annual event to encourage volunteers to clear trash, debris, and brush from the historic waterway and towpath that runs from Easton to Bristol.

This year’s Clean-Up Day efforts will target the stretch from New Hope to Bristol.      

Canal Clean-Up Day activities will begin at 9:00am and end at noon. Everyone who wants to participate should choose a location, and then contact the Area Coordinator for that section.  The Coordinator will provide all the details about the day’s activities. 

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Chandler Hall to participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day

March 29, 2013 By

April 16th has been designated National Healthcare Decisions Day. 

The National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) Initiative is a collaborative effort of national, state and community organizations committed to ensuring that all adults with decision-making capacity in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare decisions.

The objectives of NHDD are to provide much-needed information to the public, reduce the number of tragedies that occur when a person’s wishes are unknown, and improve the ability of healthcare facilities and providers to offer informed and thoughtful guidance about advance healthcare planning to their patients.

Chandler Hall Health Services, along with over 1,000 other national, state and community organizations, is proud to participate in NHDD. 

Planning for the day’s events is currently underway, and volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in serving on the planning committee or assisting in the day’s activities is encouraged to contact Amy Keiper-Shaw at 215-860-4000, x1403.

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Get trained to be a volunteer Medicare counselor

March 4, 2013 By

Medicare insurance choices can be confusing.

Just ask Ray and Carole Ostrowski, of Langhorne, who have been Bucks County APPRISE program volunteer counselors for five years.

Carole relates, “A typical question is ‘I’m 75 and can’t afford my health insurance. What can I do?’ When I can help that person find affordable options, it brings a big smile to both of our faces.”

Ray and Carole started out knowing very little about health insurance but got the training they needed from APPRISE staff.

APPRISE’s next three-day training for new volunteers is on March 6th, 12th and 20th, from 9:30am to 3:00pm at Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia.  

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Bucks County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) seeking Volunteers

March 1, 2013 By

The Bucks County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for older adults age 55 and over to engage in services that address educational, public safety, environmental, health/nutrition, economic development and other human needs.

RSVP volunteers come from all economic, educational and social backgrounds and utilize their own talents and interest to help non-profit organizations address the full spectrum of community needs.

Samples of volunteer activities include: disaster relief, health insurance counseling, tutoring, medication and drug education for seniors, fraud prevention, telephone reassurance, driving for home-delivered meal programs, gambling education, intergenerational projects and MUCH MORE!

RSVP is part of the National Senior Service Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

In Bucks County, RSVP is sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging and the County Commissioners. Each year more than 650 Bucks County RSVP volunteers provide more than 100,000 hours of service.

For more information, call Lorraine Horvath, Volunteer Coordinator, at their office in Doylestown, 267-880-5700.

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Langhorne Neshaminy United Soccer Club

January 24, 2013 By

In the past year over 1200 kids in the Lower Bucks County area improved their skills and enjoyed the game of soccer through participation in the Langhorne Neshaminy United Soccer Club (LNUSC).

LNUSC continues to offer year round youth soccer (winter/indoor, spring and fall) to players from ages three to 19 and an over-19 girls team. LNUSC strives to promote the game of soccer and ensure that it is a fun and positive experience for all participants.

LNUSC is an active Youth Partner of the Philadelphia Union, which gives kids opportunities to meet and learn from the area soccer pros!

The Board of Directors, coaches and volunteers commit to being positive role models who value honesty, integrity and fair play.

Langhorne Neshaminy United Soccer Club offers:

  • Winter/Indoor Futsal league for ages 4-12;
  • Sunday Spring league: academy training for players age 3-12; older teams participate in a competitive league;
  • Fall in-house teams for ages 3-19; travel teams for ages 8+;
  • Summer camps;
  • Weekly training by professional trainers of East Coast Premier Soccer and Maestro Soccer;
  • Specialized goalkeeper training by Just 4 Keepers;
  • Many of their coaches hold official coaching licenses and participate in coaches trainings throughout the year.

LNUSC is only enjoying success because of its dedicated group of talented volunteers.

Volunteers coach, assist with fundraising and events, participate in strategic planning of the club, prepare fields, work our snack stand and more!

Currently, LNUSC has the following volunteer positions available:

  • Adult League Director;
  • In-House Divisional Directors;
  • Coaches and Assistant Coaches;
  • Fundraising, Marketing, and Tournament Committee Members.

If you have interest in making a positive impact on the youth in your community, they invite you to join them!

Simply contact Soccer President at president@langhornesoccer.org. Volunteer opportunities are listed on their website, www.langhornesoccer.org.

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Bucks County Family Friends

January 21, 2013 By

The mission of the Bucks County Family Friends program is to foster nurturing relationships whereby older adult volunteers provide companionship, respite and support to children with special needs and their families.

You can work your entire life and wonder whether you’ve made a difference.

Bucks County Family Friends make a difference in just a few hours a week.

  • People of any age can apply their experience and skills to Family Friends in many different ways: being a volunteer to a family, joining an advisory council, gathering resource materials, raising funds or recruitment.
  • Family Friends receive startup and ongoing training, support from experienced staff, recognition, liability insurance, and the chance to interact with like-minded, caring and committed people.
  • Skilled program staff will match individuals’ talents, interests, and availability with a volunteer role that fits.
  • Persons may participate individually or on a team.
  • Schedules are flexible to meet everyone’s needs.

Monthly In-Service meetings are held at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:00am, except April, July, and December.

For more info contact Dawn Hoopes Coordinator, at 215-348-2940 ext. 1729 or 1-800-770-4822 ext. 1729, or e-mail dhoopes@bucksiu.org.

Also visit www.buckscountyfamilyfriends.org.

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