Through volunteering, older children and teens become empowered and learn that they can make a difference and that they can be a part of impacting our community’s future.
Wilson High School has many volunteer opportunities available for students. Please ask your teacher(s), counselor, nurse, or principal(s) for suggestions.
United Way Summer Youth Guide which provides a brief description of the opportunities available for youth, as well as agency contact information.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- AmeriCorps https://www.americorps.gov/join
- Berks Animal Rescue League: http://www.berksarl.org/
- Berks Humane Society: http://humanepa.org/
- Red Cross: http://berks.redcross.org/index.php?pr=Vol_FAQ
- Volunteer Match
- Lincoln Park Swimming Association: http://www.lppool.org/
- Peace Corps https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/
- Reading Hospital Summer Volunteer Program: https://towerhealth.org/locations/reading-hospital/volunteershttp://www.readinghospital.org/volunteer
- United Way of Berks County: www.uwberks.org
- or by calling the Volunteer Center at 610-685-4574
- If you’re interested in learning more about these volunteer activities, or volunteer opportunities for all ages throughout the community, visit www.uwberks.org and click on Get Involved. United Way’s Volunteer Center may be reached at 610-685-4574 or darbyw@uwberks.org.
- VOiCEup Berks Youth Volunteers https://www.voiceupberks.org/For-Youth-Volunteers
- West Lawn United Methodist Church:
- Wednesdays Anytime 1:00 pm-7:30 pm
- What: kitchen help, bussing tables, serving food or cleaning dishes
- Wednesday, Dinner Starts 4:30 pm- 6:45 pm
- Tuesday afternoon some prep work
- West Lawn Food Pantry on the third Friday every month
- Contact: Carolann Schneiderhan, schneiderhanc@gmail.com
- Wednesdays Anytime 1:00 pm-7:30 pm
- Youth Advisory Board for the Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading
- Website
- The application process for the 2020-2021 Youth Advisory Board is currently closed. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will open in May 2021 with interviews occurring in June and YAB members chosen by July 1.