CB Cares’ Days of Service Program offers three distinct days of service during the course of the year which prompt community members to develop and support various volunteer service projects. We kick off the year with CB Cares’ annual Martin Luther King Day of Service- a moving opening ceremony engages area choirs, youth performers and various community members as we honor the compassionate spirit of Martin Luther King.
Martin Luther King Day of Service remains our largest community-wide volunteer service project event. CB Cares Spring and Fall Days of Service are widely supported by the Central Bucks community and continue to gain new opportunities and volunteers each year.

YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Gilda's Club of Delaware Valley
A Women's Place
Pearl S. Buck International
Doylestown Hospital
Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. and Women’s Recovery Community Center
Vita Education Services
Habitat For Humanity
Bucks County Housing Group
Meals on Wheels
The Free Clinic of Doylestown
Twilight Wish Foundation
Heritage Towers Retirement Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
Peace Valley Nature Center
Special Equestrians

Gilda’s Club of Delaware Valley
Contact: Bunny Boyle or Darlene Furey
200 Kirk Road, Warminster, PA 18974
215-441-3290 x114
sandy@gildasclubdelcval.org
www.gildasclubdelval.org

Mission: Gilda’s Club is a cancer support community for anyone affected by cancer. We are not-for-profit and free of charge. Gilda’s club provides support groups, workshops and lectures in a home like environment.

Volunteer Opportunities: Needs include general office support, reception and work in ‘Noogieland’ our program for children and teens.
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A Women's Place
Contact: Mary Sonke
P.O. Box 299, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-343-9241 x112
msonke@awomansplace.org
www.awomansplace.org

Mission: A Woman’s Place is a social change organization dedicated to ending intimate and familial violence through empowerment and advocacy, support and director services, as well as community education. We work to change institutions, systems and individual practices that condone and perpetuate violence and abuse.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers play an integral role in all of the work we do. Volunteer support is needed in the operation of our thrift store, to answer our free and private hotline, lead support groups, accompany clients to court, assist in organizing agency events, work in our administrative building and teenage volunteers are needed to baby-sit children staying in the shelter.
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Pearl S. Buck International
Contact: Terri Mandic
215-249-0100 x113
Contact: Brenda Hoot
215-249-0100 x149
520 Dublin Rd, Sellersville, PA 18960
tmandice@pearlsbuck.org
www.psbi.org

Mission: Pearl S. Buck International has three distinct functions that operate as one with the common mission of continuing the legacy and dreams of Pearl S. Buck- her commitment to improving the values and attributes of other cultures, the injustice of prejudice, and the need for humanitarianism throughout the world. Specifically the mission of Pearl S. Buck International is illustrated in its work in the areas of: adoption advocacy, health and education advocacy, and development of cross-cultural appreciation

Volunteer Opportunities: Include tour guide/docent, conducting guided tours of the National Historic Landmark home of Pearl S. Buck; Gardening Aide, providing assistance with maintaining award-winning gardens as well as office support and gift shop attendant.
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Doylestown Hospital
Contact: Karen Langley
215-345-2204
klangley@dh.org
www.dh.org

Mission: To provide a responsive healing environment for patients and improve the quality of life for all members of our community.

Volunteer Opportunities: Over 50 areas of volunteer service which include patent and non-patient contact such as snack bar, gift shop, patient transport, information desk and many others.
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Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. and Women’s Recovery Community Center
Contact: Beth Elliott
215-489-6120 x4
belliott@bccadd.org

Mission: Our mission is to reduce the impact of addiction and related health issues on individuals, families and the entire community through prevention, intervention and recovery support services.

Volunteer Opportunities: Recovery coaches, life skills and special topic workshop facilitators, community event volunteers, cub reporters to write newsworthy stories, meditation and reflection garden design team.
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Vita Education Services
Contact: Judy Schaeffer, PR Coordinator
215-345-8322 x106
info@vitaeducation.org
www.vitaeducation.org

Mission: To provide free education programs to Bucks County Adults in the community and the Correctional Facilities that will enable them to become self-determining and self- sustaining.

Volunteer Opportunities: Literacy Tutor, English as a Second Language Tutor, Personal Decision Making Tutor. All tutors work with adults. No teaching or foreign language experience needed.
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Habitat For Humanity
Contact: Laura McClellan
31 Oak Avenue, Suite 100, Chalfont, 18914
215-822-2812
l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org

Mission: To build affordable homes, better lives, stronger families, and safer communities through partnerships with people and organizations throughout Bucks County.

Volunteer Opportunities: At Habitat Bucks, volunteers build homes, work in the office or in our ReStore, plan special events, raise funds and spread the word about Habitat. From seniors to youth and from every skill set, volunteers learn valuable job and life skills. They have the ability to unite with others to improve their community and make a difference in the lives of people within it. Volunteering also creates a unique sense of pride, self-achievement and camaraderie.
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Bucks County Housing Group
Contact: Kate Bianchini
P.O. Box 151, Fountainville, PA 18923
215-345-1492
kbianchini@bchg.org

Mission: The Bucks County Housing Group is a private non-profit social service agency that provides a wide range of housing and related social services to homelss and low-income families. Its primary goal is to assist families attain housing and self-sufficiency.

Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with Monday night craft night, youth counselor, food pantry volunteers, yard clean up, transportation/rides for families, help families move, food drives, cleaning supplies and baby supplies drives. Need summer volunteers to read to kids.
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Meals on Wheels
Contact: Mary Danziz
252 Belmont Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-6065

Mission: To provide nutritious meals and other nutrition services to men and womendividuals they serve and often postpone early institutionalization.

Volunteer Opportunities: We need 24 volunteers everyday, Monday through Friday, to assist in the preparation and delivery of meals to homebound seniors. A commitment to help once or twice a month is all that is needed to help carry out our mission. Current volunteers include at-home moms and dads, retirees, and working men and women with the flexibility to arrange their schedules.  
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Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic
Contact: Peggy Dator
595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-2260
pdator@dh.org

Mission: To provide free medical care, dental care and social services for low-income uninsured and underinsured residents of the greater Central Bucks area.

Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist, clerical, filing, licensed nurses, doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, social workers, bilingual English-Spanish interpreters (we will train). Note: volunteers must be available to volunteer a minimum of two hours at least twice a month.
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Twilight Wish Foundation
Contact: Desiree Bleam
32 Union Street, Doylestown 18901
215-230-8777
desiree@twilightwish.org
www.twilightwish.org

Mission: We honor and enrich the lives of deserving elders through wish granting celebrations connecting generations.

Volunteer Opportunities: Office Help-2-3 hours weekly, willing to file, database entry, answer the phone. Keeping Twilight Wish clean-looking for someone to clean the office bi-weekly or weekly: dusting, vacuum and sweep the floors, clean the kitchenette and bathroom. Represent Twilight Wish: attend Expos, Events and Fairs on specific dates. Talk to the public on what TWF is about and what TWF does. Wish Committee Meeting: 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm. Business Development Committee meeting: 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:30pm. Will need to attend an hour orientation.
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Heritage Towers Retirement Community
Contact: Lori Campbell
200 Veterans Lane, Doylestown, PA 18901
267-895-1184
asnyder@wel.org

Mission: To make a compelling difference in thelives of our clients and residents through providing excellence and innovation in aging services.

Volunteer Opportunities: Activities Assistant: Playing games, assisting in crafts, playing music. Lunch/Dinner Escort: Escort residents to their meals. Great way to get to know residents. Games Volunteer: work directly with residents in playing of various games, ring seated basketball, bingo, bean bag toss, etc….
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
Contact: Barb Connors
2875 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929
215-343-8260 x109
conners@bbbsbc.org
www.bbs.org/buckscounty

Mission: BBBS provides quality volunteer and profressional services primarily through mentoring and leadership development, to make a positive difference to Bucks County youth enabling them to achieve their highest potential as they grow to become responsible adults.

Volunteer Opportunities: We have several different types of volunteer programs.
1.We match adult volunteers to children between the ages of 4 –17 years old in a one-to-one mentoring relationship in a variety of programs. We ask a mentor to spend at least once a month with a child doing a variety of activities in the community.
2. The school based program matches corporate mentors with a student referred by the school who are deemed at-risk of academic failure, social difficulty, and in need of a positive role model. Students and mentors meet in the school building during the academic school year.
3.The High School Bigs program pairs high school students with elementary schools students in an after school program.
4. The Bridge program matches volunteers with children who have a family member or close relative who is incarcerated.
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Peace Valley Nature Center
Contact: Mary Jo Lisewski
215-345-7860

Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist/storekeeper; indoor help-story time leader, library assistant, store displays, mailing preparation; outside work-trailkeepers, gardeners; community events representative; teacher/naturalist trainee; fundraising events; summer assistants.
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Special Equestrians
Contact: Anne Reynolds
215-918-1001 x104
annereynolds@verizon.net
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MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010 MLK DAY OPPORTUNITIES

Opening Ceremony

Promptly 9:00 am at the First Baptist Church,
311 W State Street, Doylestown.

We urge everyone to begin the day with this ceremony celebrating the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Please bring a canned good or breafast item to help our local food pantries.

This site will be updated as we receive volunteer opportunities in the community.

Pre-registration is required.

Please contact team leader directly for more information about project:
MLK Day of Service Set-Up Committee
Bucks County Free Library
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Plumsteadville Grange
Fresh Air Fund
Neshaminy Manor Story Hour

Temple Judea

Heritage Towers

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Pleasant Ridge of Danboro
Doylestown Presbyterian Church

MLK Day of Service Set-Up Committee
Volunteers are needed for setting up at First Baptist Church for the MLK Day of Service Opening Ceremony. Approximately 20 volunteers will be needed the night before - January 18, 2009. Additionally, we will need volunteers for the breakdown of the ceremony the day of MLK Day. For more information about being on the MLK Day of Service volunteer committee contact Kimberly Cambra #215.489.9120 or kcambra@dh.org.
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Bucks County Free Library
Help keep the Dewey Decimal system dust- free at the Doylestown branch of the Free Library. Volunteers are needed to help do a mid-winter spruce up for this annual service project. Contact: Roberta Yakovich at 215.348.9081 ext. 1240.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Helpers of all ages are needed to assemble rise & shine breakfast bags and create inspiring greetings for our elderly neighbors. Take time to participate in this intergenerational service project. Donations of packaged breakfast items are needed. Contact Diane Alexanderson at 215.230.3913 or alexdiane@yahoo.com.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Your nimble fingers can help provide warmth for a homebound
person this winter. Join with others as we sew together knitted
squares to be assembled into lap robes. Good for families. Yarn is
provided but if you wish, bring your own needles or crochet
hooks. Contact Diane Alexanderson at 215-230-3913 or
alexdiane@yahoo.com.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Help assemble tasty and nutritious meals for our elderly or frail
neighbors. Please arrive with donations of prepared food. This
project is best for volunteers ages 10 and up. Contact: Diane
Alexanderson at 215 230 3913 or alexdiane@yaoo.com

Plumsteadville Grange
Nothing says lovin' like something from the oven...Volunteers will come with prepared cookie dough or "oven ready" cookies on sheets ready for the oven. Lunch will be provided. Contact: Annette Crooke at 215.345.1276. Maximum volunteer capacity: 30 - ideal for families, organized groups or individuals. All cookies will be donated to the Discovery Mission.
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Fresh Air Fund
The New Life Christian Center of Jamison invites families to embellish and decorate gift bags that will welcome Fresh Air Fund children when they arrive to their sponsor families during the summer months. Items such as friendship bracelets and picture frames will be put to good use along with donations of stuffed animals and disposable cameras. For more information contact Carolina Conery at 215-491-0945.
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Neshaminy Manor Story Hour
Calling all young readers and their favorite books to read aloud to the residents of Neshaminy Manor. This intergenerational service project is a great way for new readers to practice reading to a very enthusiastic audience. Great group project for scouts and families. For more information and sign up contact Laura Tomlinson 215.345.3205 or ltomlinson@co.bucks.pa.us.
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Pleasant Ridge Church of Danboro

Calling all animal lovers of any age! Come join us as we make toys and homemade treats for kittens who are waiting to be adopted at the bucks County SPCA. If you are able, please bring along donations of cat food and cat litter to be donated as well. We'll meet at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Danboro at 4877 Bergstrom Road (at the corner of Point Pleasant Pike). Contact Dawn Alpaugh at 908-310-0698 or dawnalpaugh@embarqmail.com

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Temple Judea
The morning will provide all ages the opportunity to participate in a variety of service projects. Dinners will be assembled for Aid for Friends and volunteers are asked to bring either a prepared side dish or entrée for the project. Granola bars, oatmeal packets, juice boxes/bags, tea bags and coffee will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. This site and project is perfect for all ages. Contact: Shari Wohl at 215.918.2744.
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Heritage Towers

Let’s help our Four-Legged Furry Friends get off to a good start with their new families. We’ll be crafting “Adoption Bags” filled with handmade treats and goodies to be sent home with the newly adopted animals from the Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue. Three opportunities will be available; decorating canvas Adoption Bags with our Health Center residents, baking and packaging homemade treats for the animals with our Personal Care residents, and assembling easy-to-make play toys for the cats and dogs with our independent residents. Donations of any type of pet food, treat or pet toy would be appreciated. Contact Andrea Snyder at 267-895-1184 or asnyder@wesleyenhancediving.org for more information.

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
Brightly decorated Blizzard Boxes will be filled with donated nonperishable items and emergency information. The boxes will be delivered to housebound neighbors in the community. Please bring pantry items such as canned goods, powdered milk, raisins, hot cocoa, batteries and flashlights. This service project is for all ages especially young families. Contact Bishop Ted Davenport at 610-584-7112
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Join OLMC school and make birthday bags for the children in St Christopher's hospital and help in a project for under privledged school children. Contact: Jeanne Reiche at JMReiche@yahoo.comback to top

Doylestown Presbyterian Church

The morning will provide all ages the opportunity to participate in a variety of service projects. Dinners will be assembled for Aid for Friends and Breakfast Bag will be assembled. Space is limited. This service project is for all ages. Contact: Donna Line at 215.345.7997.
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Opportunities! To be announced
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