Penn State Berks Community Service Calendar
If you are interested in learning more about any of the events listed
below please contact Autumn Fritz (amr40@psu.edu).
If you are using any of the events listed below for your club or organization’s Community Service Hours for SGA, you will no longer need to complete the Student Organization Community Service
Registration form, however if you are interested in an opportunity that is not listed here, you WILL need to complete the Student Organization Community Service Registration (found here: http://berks.psu.edu/clubs-and-organizations).
To see the current submitted hours for your clubs, click here!
To receive credit for your service through SGA, you are required to fully complete the Community Service Verification Form and submit it to Autumn Fritz in Campus Life (PSC19) within 1 week of the service event. That can be found (here) or on the Club and Organization link listed above.
| Day of the Week | Date of Event | Location | Type of Service | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ongoing | Off Campus | Big Brothers, Big Sisters: Make a difference in the lives of local youth through relationship building and mentoring. You can either participate as a Big Brother OR Big Sister, OR during a Club of Unmatched Littles (COUL) event. | For more information on either program you can contact Autumn Fritz amr40@psu.edu, or visit their website: www.BigsInBerks.org |
| Varies | Ongoing | Olivet Boys and Girls Club | Regular volunteers: Serve as a mentor and make a difference in the life of children at the Olivet Boys & Girls Club. | Contact Christine Barlet (Christine.barlet@olivetbgc.org) for more information. |
| Varies | Ongoing | Country Meadows | Regular volunteer: If you would like to volunteer outside of the opportunities advertised by PSU Berks. | Contact Kelly Sorrick (ksorrick@countrymeadows.com ) for more information. |
| Varies | Ongoing | Opportunity House | Whether you or your club are interested in providing an additional meal to the residents of Opportunity House or working creatively | |
| Varies | Ongoing, 3rd Saturday of each month | Blue Marsh Lake | General Clean Up: Maintain and restore hiking trails, remove trash and debris, aid in erosion and water management, stabilize shoreline and streams, and invasive species management | Contact Brianna Treichler at Brianna.l.treichler@usace.army.mil or 287-284-6551 for more information or to sign up for the event! |
| Saturday | October 6, opportunities all day | On Campus | Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Running or walking does not count as service, but the local Alzheimer Association is looking for volunteers to help make this wonderful walk possible! *This is a Campus Life approved but NOT sponsored event, sign up in PSC19 is requested, no online pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Contact Linda Cruz at the Alzheimer Association to learn more about or sign up for this event (215-399-9145). |
| Monday | October 15, 4:45 p.m. , meet outside the MPR and Game Room | Opportunity House | Make dinner! Make dinner for those in need! Bring some cheer and learn how to prepare a meal! *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, no pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Friday, October 12 at 12 p.m.. Wear something Penn State themed! University transportation is available and encouraged, as parking in limited. |
| Sunday | October 28, 9:45 a.m., meet outside the MPR and Game Room | Country Meadows | Country Meadows Haunted House: Social interactions are important for any population, but especially the aging population. Help residents entertain and spook their families with their annual Haunted House! *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, no pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Friday, October 26 at 12 p.m.. Bring appropriate costumes if you are interested! University transportation is available! |
| Tuesday | October 30, 3 p.m. in the Perkins Conference Room, 11 | Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Reading | PAL College Days: Volunteer with 11 and 12 year old students, in helping them begin the process of thinking about future career aspirations. This month’s theme will be spooky science experiments! A brief training will occur before the event to assist with facilitation. *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, sign up in PSC19 is requested, no online pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Monday, October 29th at 5 p.m. University transportation is available and encouraged, as parking is limited. |
| Wednesday | November 7, Shifts available 2 p.m.-9 p.m., Meet outside the MPR and Game Room | Opportunity House | 5 Star Dinner: Assist in the decoration of the dining room, preparation of the meal, or serving the residents during our highly anticipated 5 Star Dinner event! *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, sign up in PSC19 is requested, no online pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Various shifts are available for anyone to participate, sign up in Campus Life by Monday, November 5 at 5 p.m. University transportation is available and encouraged, as parking is limited. |
| Monday | November 12, 8:45 a.m., outside the MPR and Game Room | Country Meadows | Annual Veterans Breakfast: Show your appreciation for what our veterans have done to protect and serve our country by assisting with the Country Meadows Veterans Breakfast. *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, sign up in PSC19 is requested, no online pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Thursday, November 8th by 5:00 p.m. University transportation is available. |
| Thursday | November 15, 3:00 p.m., Meet in the MPR | Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Reading | PAL Thanksgiving: Assist with activities themed around Thanksgiving with a variety of age groups served by the Olivet Boys and Girls Club PAL Unit. A brief training will occur in the MPR prior to leaving for the event. *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, sign up in PSC19 is requested, no online pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Wednesday, November 14th by 5:00 p.m. University transportation is available and encouraged, as parking is limited. |
| Thursday | November 29, 1:45 p.m., outside the MPR and Game Room | Country Meadows | Holiday Decorating: Help to perk up the spirits of the residents of Country Meadows by bringing some holiday cheer to the hallways! *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, sign up in PSC19 is requested, no online pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Wednesday, November 28th by 5:00 p.m. University transportation is available. |
| Friday | December 7, 9:30 a.m., outside the MPR and Game Room | Opportunity House Lunch | Make lunch! Make lunch for those in need! Bring some cheer and learn how to prepare a meal! *This is a Campus Life sponsored event, no pre-registration is required, Verification is still required* | Sign up in Campus Life by Wednesday, December 5 at 5:00 p.m. University transportation is available and encouraged, as parking is limited, especially during business hours. |