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Tri-County
Mentors and Volunteers
KEY TO SERVICES
| Services at No Charge (F) |
Fee for Services ($) |
| Sliding Scale (SS) |
Insurance Accepted (I) |
| Support Group (G) |
Serving Berks County (BC) |
| Serving Chester County (CC) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
Serving Montgomery County (MC) |
Berks Art Council
http://www.berksarts.org/
Their mission is to encourage and promote all of the arts, to develop an
appreciation of the arts, and to enrich and enhance the quality of life
in Berks County. ($, BC)
The Pagoda, P.O. Box 854, Reading, PA 19603
610-655-6374
Fresh Air Fund
http://www.freshair.org
Providing an opportunity for local families to reach out to low-income families
in New York City by hosting children for a 2-week vacation outside the city.
(BC)
717- 859-1994
Foster Grandparent Program
http://www.berksaging.org
People over 60 years of age can serve as foster grandparents, serving as
tutors and mentors in daycares, schools, headstart, afterschool programs,
special education programs and shelters. (BC, M)
Berks Co. Office of Aging
610-478-6500
Leadership Berks
Providing an eight month Leadership Education Program that prepares participants
for volunteer positions on boards and committees for nonprofit agencies
in Berks County. ($, BC)
601 Penn St., Suite 101, Reading, PA 19601
610-376-4112
PA Association for Volunteerism (PAV)
http://www.pavolunteer.org
Promoting and strengthening volunteerism in PA, providing education, training,
networking opportunities and advocacy on volunteer related topics. (F, BC)
P.O. Box 385, Reading, PA 19607
610-916-2093
United Service Organization (USO)
http://www.uso.org
Supporting those serving in the Armed Forces overseas and stateside and
their families through local information/referral, family emergency assistance,
informal education, recreational activities and more. (BC)
Berks Co. 610-371-4550
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