VOiCEup Berks

Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading Opportunities

Decanstructure: Break Down & Donate

Structures created by youth during Canstructure event at the Berkshire Mall will be taken down. All cans used for the structures will be packaged and donated to the Helping Harvest (formerly the Greater Berks Food Bank) to help fight hunger in Berks County! Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 7:00am - 9:00am. Email Outreach Coordinator Krista Renenger at build@voiceupberks.org to sign up or request more information.

Wyomissing, PA

3/14/20 7:00 AM

Youth Volunteer Corps - Baseballtown Dream League May 2, 2020

YVC members will have the unique opportunity to be an Angel for players of the Dream League! Join us Saturday, May 2, 2020 from 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Relevant Sports Complex field on Pricetown Rd. Ages 11-18. At Dream League, we believe everyone, regardless of physical and mental ability, should have the chance to experience the magic of playing baseball. Unfortunately, traditional baseball diamonds are not designed for those with special needs. The Dream League was formed to give those with physical and mental disabilities the chance to enjoy the same game of baseball that so many able-bodied players enjoy every day across the country. Dream League teams play on a custom-designed, turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries. Each athlete has a volunteer ( or “Angel”) assigned to them each game. Angels (Volunteers) will assist the athletes with the game of baseball, give encouragement and keep the players safe! A short training is provided so all volunteers will feel comfortable in their role and have time to meet their player. Sign up today by emailing Youth Program Director Lindsay Sites at lindsay@voiceupberks.org and get ready to play ball!

Temple, PA

5/2/20 9:15 AM

Youth Volunteer Corps - Baseballtown Dream League June 6, 2020

YVC members will have the unique opportunity to be an Angel for players of the Dream League! Join Us Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Relevant Sports Complex on Pricetown Rd. Ages 11-18. At Dream League, we believe everyone, regardless of physical and mental ability, should have the chance to experience the magic of playing baseball. Unfortunately, traditional baseball diamonds are not designed for those with special needs. The Dream League was formed to give those with physical and mental disabilities the chance to enjoy the same game of baseball that so many able-bodied players enjoy every day across the country. Dream League teams play on a custom-designed, turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries. Each athlete has a volunteer ( or “Angel”) assigned to them each game. Angels (Volunteers) will assist the athletes with the game of baseball, give encouragement and keep the players safe! A short training is provided so all volunteers will feel comfortable in their role and have time to meet their player. Sign up today by emailing Youth Program Director Lindsay Sites at lindsay@voiceupberks.org and get ready to play ball!

Temple, PA

6/6/20 9:15 AM

YVC Play, Teach and Learn at Second Street Learning Center

Second Street Learning Center, a part of Opportunity House, serves over 450 children, ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Of those children, 98% come from families below the poverty line.Second Street Learning Center is open 24/7 to accommodate the needs of working parents. Come help us make a difference at this wonderful center as we play, teach and learn with the children of Second Street- ages 5-8! We will be at Second Street every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00am-11:00am beginning on June 16th and concluding on July 30th. You will attend a training before the summer and must sign up with YVC Program Director, Lindsay Sites at lindsay@voiceupberks.org. Ages 15-18 only.

Reading, PA

6/16/20 9:00 AM + more

Welcome to VOiCEup Berks!

VOiCEup Berks creates opportunities for people to volunteer, learn and lead in their communities. We strive to provide volunteers with a high-quality experience that fuels further action, and we envision a day when everyone is inspired and equipped to be the change they wish to see in the world.

VOiCEup Berks is also an official affiliate of Youth Volunteer Corps. We creating volunteer opportunities to address community needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service. For more information, check out our YVC web page!

About Membership

The VOiCEup Berks website provides a link for individuals, families, teams, and corporate groups to join together and engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout Berks County.

We strive to promote volunteerism and get people involved in their communities. VOiCEup Berks does this in partnership with other organizations so we are working together to bring about long-lasting change in our communities. From motivating children to discover and learn, to serving hot meals to low income families, to caring for the environment, to large scale transformational projects, residents of Berks County are responding to critical needs.

VOiCEup Berks provides screened and supervised activities that serve to build capacity within nonprofit, faith-based, and public organizations. We're about empowering people to make change. Join us…be part of the change!