Volunteer Opportunities

in Bucks County

Unsure about your GP Topic? Interested in using your graduation project to make a difference in your community? Bucks County offers a variety of volunteer opportunities which can be used to fulfill your graduation project requirement. Below are two sample programs. If you’re interested in these or other volunteer opportunities, stop by the GP Office any time for information.

 

Habitat for Humanity

 

Habitat Bucks is an innovative non-profit organization that offers innumerable, diverse options for graduation projects. Our mission is to build affordable homes, better lives, stronger families and safer communities in Bucks County and we are excited to make you a part of that.

 

Completing your project with Habitat has great benefits for you. You can gain real-life skills in a wide range of areas. Members of our staff are knowledgeable not only in construction, but also in business management, marketing, accounting, architecture, fundraising and social services to name but a few. We also can help you to build your leadership skills and improve your college applications and resumes. We have heard many times that seeing Habitat on a candidate’s application was a deciding factor for college admissions. Last, but certainly not least, our program is one that produces visible, tangible results on a regular basis. By the end of your project, you will see the difference you have made in the lives of those in your community.

If interested, email Laura McClellan, Volunteer Associate at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or stop by the GP office for more information.

4-H

What is 4-H?

4-H is the largest provider of youth education outside of public schools in the United States. Youth learn practical skills and knowledge through hands-on experiences. They choose to complete projects (over 150 available) from nearly a dozen subject areas. Through 4-H, youth develop many life skills such as public speaking, working with others, making decisions and managing resources.

What do you do in 4-H?

• Learn practical skills and knowledge related to one or more projects during the year.

• Learn and practice teamwork and leadership skills.

• Learn and practice communication skills including public speaking.

• Learn how to exhibit projects at Fairs.

What kinds of 4-H projects are there?
Members choose projects that interest them. Pennsylvania has more than 15- 4-H projects to choose from. These projects are educational and practical.

• Animal Science: dog, rabbit and cavy, goat, sheep, dairy, horse, pigs, and more!
• Citizenship: government, cultural exchanges (interstate and international)
• Computers
• Engineering: woodworking, small engines, electricity, aerospace
• Environment: entomology, forestry , wildlife, soil and water conservation
• Home Science: nutrition, cooking, sewing, crafts, health
• Leisure: shooting sports, photography
• Plant Science: indoor and outdoor gardening, Tomato, Potato and Pumpkin project
• Resource Management: money and finances, leadership, public speaking

For more information about 4-H, see their website at: http://bucks.extension.psu.edu

Soldiers’ Angels

“May No Soldier Go Unloved”

 

The Soldiers' Angels was started by a self-described "ordinary mother" of an ordinary young man turned hero, Corporal Brandon Varn. Brandon was deployed in Iraq and has since honorably completed his mission and has returned back to his proud and loving family.

In the summer of 2003, he wrote home expressing his concern that some soldiers did not receive any mail or support from home. Being a caring and loving mother, she decided not to allow a situation like that to continue. She contacted a few friends and extended family to ask if they would write to a soldier or two.

Within a few short months, The Soldiers’ Angels Foundation went from a mother writing a few extra letters to an Internet Community with thousands of angels worldwide and growing stronger with the addition of new members daily. With more and more merchants donating services, money and items for packages, the Angels reorganized as a 501 c 3 non-profit foundation. On February 26, 2004, Soldiers' Angels formed the Alliance of Angels, proving with our allies we find new strength that better enables us to complete our mission of providing tangible caring support for our military.

Soldiers' Angels currently supports thousands of American Service Members stationed wherever we raise our Country's Flag and the number is growing daily. We also work tirelessly supporting our Wounded Soldiers, with transitional backpacks, personal visits, phone calls, etc. Additionally, we send our thanks via letters and email to the military of Great Britain, Poland and Australia who serve by our soldiers’ side in Iraq.

Soldiers' Angels are dedicated to ensuring that our military know they are loved and supported during and after their deployment into harms way.

A community of Angels has developed projects to provide aid and comfort to our military and their families. Join the many Soldiers' Angels to ensure that no soldier goes unloved. If you would like to assist in adopting a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine, please go to www.soldiersangels.org or stop by the GP office for more information.

   

    Do you like working with kids?

                             Do you have an interest in history?

Become a Mercer Museum Junior Interpreter!

·      volunteer in a safe, fun environment

·      lead informal activities for families

·      gain leadership skills

·      develop interpersonal skills

·      learn about the Mercer Museum and its fascinating collection

·      earn community service hours

 

For more information, please contact Anne Richtarik at (215) 345-0210,ext.128, or       

mmcur@mercermuseum.org. To learn more about the Mercer Museum and

the Bucks County Historical Society, please visit their website at

www.mercermuseum.org.

 

Special Equestrians

Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding and Driving Program Inc., located at 2800 Street Road, is offering rewarding opportunities for the Warrington community to help a great cause. Volunteers are needed to assist Physical and Occupational Therapists and Therapeutic Riding Instructors in providing much-needed services to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities. Training is provided. 

Please contact: Missy Rush @ 215-918-1001

                                                

                                                                                          

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