VOiCEup Berks

Come support the kids of the Dream League! Saturday, June 15 at 9:15am at the Relevant Sports Complex Baseballtown Charities of Reading sponsors an adaptive baseball field and league, the Dream League, that provides an opportunity for kids with physical and developmental disabilities the chance to experience the magic of baseball and thrill of playing on the diamond through custom-designed, turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assist devices while helping to prevent injuries. The Dream League is looking for groups of 10 volunteers that can work with these special youth during their baseball games this inaugural season. Each child will need one volunteer with them during the game to encourage them, help them, and most importantly keep them safe. Minimum volunteer age with adult is 12 years old. For further information, watch the volunteer video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAePi9PYhKo . Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites at lindsay@voiceupberks.org to sign up for this opportunity.

Temple, PA

6/15/19 9:15 AM

One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Lets help with that! Come join us for a fun morning of creating non-slip socks to be donated to the elderly. Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites to register, lindsay@voiceupberks.org

Reading, PA

7/2/19 9:00 AM

Berks Encore provides services to older adults and seniors through advocacy and education with the goal of developing skills to enhance their ability to live well. In the spirit of living well, join us for a friendly game of B-I-N-G-O, help us hand out handmade prizes and assist in the serving of lunch! Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites to register, lindsay@voiceupberks.org

Reading, PA

7/16/19 10:30 AM

Help support local farmers and those in the city of Reading by volunteering with us at the Penn Street Market. We will helping with the set up, assisting the vendors and doing activities with the children who attend the market. Penn Street Market is an open-air farmers market in downtown Reading that looks to promote food access in the city, strengthen food systems by connecting local farmers to consumers and creating a thriving seasonal event through free entertainment, education and community programming set to engage all community members! Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites to register, lindsay@voiceupberks.org

Reading, PA

7/18/19 9:00 AM

Did you know that millions of girls around the world lack access to menstrual products? Did you know that many girls miss school as a result? We are trying to change that! Come work with us on making a difference to those who lack access here in Berks County. We will be packing donated feminine hygiene products to be donated to those in Berks County who are in need. Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites to register, lindsay@voiceupberks.org

Reading, PA

7/24/19 1:00 PM

Help support local farmers and those in the city of Reading by volunteering with us at the Penn Street Market. We will helping with the set up, assisting the vendors and doing activities with the children who attend the market. Penn Street Market is an open-air farmers market in downtown Reading that looks to promote food access in the city, strengthen food systems by connecting local farmers to consumers and creating a thriving seasonal event through free entertainment, education and community programming set to engage all community members! Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites to register, lindsay@voiceupberks.org

Reading, PA

7/25/19 10:00 AM

Hope Rescue Mission is a place of refuge for the homeless men of Berks County. Hope Rescue Mission provides for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of those struggling with homelessness in Berks County with the goal of reintegration back into the community. Come join us in that! We will be working in the thrift store which aids Hope Rescue Mission and then serving lunch (and hope) to those in need. Contact YVC Program Director Lindsay Sites to register, lindsay@voiceupberks.org

Reading, PA

7/30/19 10:00 AM

Come to any one of our 11 club locations and spend time enriching the lives of children! Our after-school volunteers will help our club kids with a variety of activities, ranging from homework help to reading to arts and crafts, and a variety of sports activities.

Through 6/7/19