It's back-to-school season, a time to plan for another successful year for your little ones. But parents and schools aren't the only one rolling up their sleeves to prepare.
The staff at Child Development, Inc.'s Minersville office is busy preparing for the children who will be returning in the fall to their six Head Start Centers throughout Schuylkill County, but they could use some helping hands with copying forms and documents that they'll be using for each child. They also need help compiling them and putting them in child packets for the teachers. Computer skills are not required.
Whether you can offer just one hour a week or have more hours to share, short- or long-term, they'd love to talk to you about setting up something that works for you. This is also a great opportunity to get graduation required community service hours for high school or college students, for high school-age Scouts, or for retired seniors who may have some extra time on their hands.
For more information about Child Development, Inc., volunteer opportunities, call 544-8959, ext. 200, or e-mail at www.childdevelop.org.
You can also find interesting resources and topics for parents of young children at www.papromiseforchildren.com.
Wee Ones Walk will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Sweet Arrow Lake. The free sensory walk with "Porcupine Pat" will focus on the colors, textures, shapes, sounds and aromas of nature. It's also a good opportunity for birdwatchers. Meet at the waterfall parking lot. Call 345-8952 for details.
Dig into Reading, the Mahanoy City Public Library Summer Reading Program, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 19, to Friday, Aug. 23. Storytelling, arts and crafts, worksheets, prizes and a goodie bag on Friday will be offered. Call 773-1610 with questions or to register.
For information about volunteer opportunities, call Community Volunteers in Action at 628-1426, e-mail jjohnston@co,.schuylkill.pa.us or go to www.schuylkill.us/cvia. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/communityvolunteersinaction.
Driver
Times: When needed and available. Could be once per month.
Responsibility: Drive a consumer to and from a medical appointment, usually out of county.
Mileage reimbursement available. Choose an area you'd like to cover.
Skills: Reliable vehicle and proof of valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Criminal and Childline background clearance fees reimbursed upon acceptance into program. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Location: Usually out of county.
Contact: This office at 628-1426.
Carnival workers
Times: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24.
Responsibility: Help nonprofit with mini carnival activities. Run balloon and lollipop pick games, sell discount tickets and baked items. Also need baked goods donations for bake sale. Bring a buddy to share the fun.
Skills: Friendly people and smiley faces. Reliable.
Location: Boscov's at the Fairlane Village Mall.
Contact: Pro-American Educational and Cultural Exchange, 277-6621.