Service Opportunities From: Alvernia University

Volunteer: Tour Guides for Wilson Middle School Career Day

Help welcome visiting students from Wilson Middle School as they explore career pathways at Alvernia. Volunteers will guide their assigned group from session to session in the PLEX and give a 30 minute campus tour using a provided script. This is a great chance to share your experience, practice leadership, and represent the Golden Wolf community.

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Help welcome visiting students from Wilson Middle School as they explore career pathways at Alvernia. Volunteers will guide their assigned group from session to session in the PLEX and give a 30 minute campus tour using a provided script. This is a great chance to share your experience, practice leadership, and represent the Golden Wolf community.

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Track & Field Volunteers

Alvernia Track and Field is seeking student volunteers to support three upcoming home meets on December 6, January 17, and January 31. Volunteers will assist with key event operations throughout the day and help ensure a smooth and successful meet experience for student athletes and visiting teams.

Keep in mind that volunteer service for our Alvernia community may only count for up to half of a student’s total service requirement. For the typical Alvernia student, this will be 20 hours. Please refer to our Community Service Guidelines for more information.

Roles include:

Shot Put and Weight Throw measuring and results support Long Jump and Triple Jump measuring, raking, and results support Pole Vault crossbar assistance and results support High Jump crossbar assistance and results support Clerking distributing race numbers Hurdle crew setting and moving hurdles

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Alvernia Track and Field is seeking student volunteers to support three upcoming home meets on December 6, January 17, and January 31. Volunteers will assist with key event operations throughout the day and help ensure a smooth and successful meet experience for student athletes and visiting teams.

Keep in mind that volunteer service for our Alvernia community may only count for up to half of a student’s total service requirement. For the typical Alvernia student, this will be 20 hours. Please refer to our Community Service Guidelines for more information.

Roles include:

Shot Put and Weight Throw measuring and results support Long Jump and Triple Jump measuring, raking, and results support Pole Vault crossbar assistance and results support High Jump crossbar assistance and results support Clerking distributing race numbers Hurdle crew setting and moving hurdles

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: MLK Day of Service 2026

Observed each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a national initiative that transforms Dr. King’s life and teachings into community action. It’s a “day on, not a day off” and a time to come together in service to others and help strengthen our communities through acts of compassion and justice. This year, Alvernia students, faculty, and staff will join volunteers nationwide in honoring Dr. King’s legacy through hands-on service at various sites throughout Reading.

If your student organization, club, or group wants to be guaranteed placement at the same volunteer site, you must register as a team on Get Connected. Individual sign-ups will be assigned to locations based on capacity and community needs.


Details
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026Time: 11 AM – 2 PM (earn 4 hours of service!)Location: On-campusPerks: Free meal voucher to the dining hall after service


Schedule
10:30 – 11 AM: Check-in
11:00 – 1 PM: MLK Day service projects and reflection
1:00 PM: Group lunch



By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.  

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Observed each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a national initiative that transforms Dr. King’s life and teachings into community action. It’s a “day on, not a day off” and a time to come together in service to others and help strengthen our communities through acts of compassion and justice. This year, Alvernia students, faculty, and staff will join volunteers nationwide in honoring Dr. King’s legacy through hands-on service at various sites throughout Reading.

If your student organization, club, or group wants to be guaranteed placement at the same volunteer site, you must register as a team on Get Connected. Individual sign-ups will be assigned to locations based on capacity and community needs.


Details
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026Time: 11 AM – 2 PM (earn 4 hours of service!)Location: On-campusPerks: Free meal voucher to the dining hall after service


Schedule
10:30 – 11 AM: Check-in
11:00 – 1 PM: MLK Day service projects and reflection
1:00 PM: Group lunch



By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.  

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Night to Shine 2026 Volunteers

Night to Shine is a worldwide prom night experience for teens and adults with special needs, created by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This event brings together over 300 honored guests and 250 family members for an evening filled with joy, celebration, and community. Guests enjoy a full prom experience including a red carpet entrance, dinner, dancing, karaoke, limo rides, and a crowning ceremony.

Volunteers make this night possible. Roles include decorating and setup, hospitality, cheering on the red carpet, assisting with activities, and serving as “buddies” paired one-on-one with guests throughout the evening. A variety of shifts are available. Please review the options and sign up for the role and time that works best for you.


Alvernia volunteers must register through Get Connected AND select a volunteer role and time slot using THIS SIGN-UP LINK. Completing both steps ensures your hours are tracked correctly. If you do not select a role through the sign-up link, you may not be counted as a volunteer and may not get the role you want.



By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.  

 

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Night to Shine is a worldwide prom night experience for teens and adults with special needs, created by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This event brings together over 300 honored guests and 250 family members for an evening filled with joy, celebration, and community. Guests enjoy a full prom experience including a red carpet entrance, dinner, dancing, karaoke, limo rides, and a crowning ceremony.

Volunteers make this night possible. Roles include decorating and setup, hospitality, cheering on the red carpet, assisting with activities, and serving as “buddies” paired one-on-one with guests throughout the evening. A variety of shifts are available. Please review the options and sign up for the role and time that works best for you.


Alvernia volunteers must register through Get Connected AND select a volunteer role and time slot using THIS SIGN-UP LINK. Completing both steps ensures your hours are tracked correctly. If you do not select a role through the sign-up link, you may not be counted as a volunteer and may not get the role you want.



By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.  

 

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Berks Hall of Fame Website Digital Project

Data input into the virtual Hall of Fame website for former inductees. Students will need to have media and/or website experience. The project will be initiated in November 2025.


By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off-campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Data input into the virtual Hall of Fame website for former inductees. Students will need to have media and/or website experience. The project will be initiated in November 2025.


By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off-campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.

Organization: Alvernia Holleran Center

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: No