The Opportunity Council needs your help now through August. Weekday, weekend and evening opportunities are available! For more information on the assignments below, go to the Volunteer Page on our website.
2014 Middletown Grange Fair- BCOC Ambassadors
BCOC will have a table with information on our programs and services at the five-day agricultural showcase featuring an array of agricultural exhibits, entertainment events and displays, 4-H competitions, plenty of food, rides and vendors. Volunteers needed during the day, evening and on the weekend! You'll receive free admission (parking) and can enjoy the fair before or after your shift.
Helping Hands: Volunteers needed to help unload and load food donations. May include bagging produce, unloading meats and other food donations, and loading vehicles for pantries. Volunteers needed Tuesday July 29th in Southampton
Administrative Assistants. Volunteer receptionist/Administrative Assistants needed at our Doyle Street office. Office hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 am - 4:30 pm. Volunteers schedule shifts in advance, of at least two hours or more. A commitment of at least 6 hours per week is requested. This will be an ongoing assignment. Training will be provided.
Weatherization Phone Banking: Volunteers are needed to reach out to low-income people in the community to inform them of the services available through the Weatherization Program. Phone banking will take place at the BCOC office at 100 Doyle Street. 100 Doyle Street. Training provided.
Details on these assignments are on our website.
RSVP to Eileen to lend a hand! ealbillar@bcoc.org.
Hope of the Harvest Charitable Garden
NOTE: Registration is Required, and Space is Limited! Visit our Charitable Garden webpage to see upcoming dates with available volunteer openings!
As a BCOC volunteer, you will help bring fresh, nutritious produce to families here in Bucks County who access the food pantries. Without your help, they may not be able to provide their families with any fruits or vegetables.
Where & When: Meet at “The Market at Del Val,” 2100 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA between 8:00 and 8:15 on scheduled dates.
How to Dress & What to Bring:
Wear clothes and shoes that you feel comfortable working and getting dirty in. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. You will be working in the sun for several hours so also be prepared with hats/bandanas, sunscreen, and water.
What we’ll be doing:
Our tasks for the day will depend on the time of the season, the weather, and other factors. We will meet up with the coordinators from the College, who direct our activities for the day. Each day the activity varies. Lately we've harvested corn, squash, cabbage, peaches and tomatoes.
BCOC turns 50 in 2015, and we’re planning a year-long campaign to celebrate. The campaign will kick off with a very special event hosted by Chef Jose Garces at his farm on October 4, 2014!
If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the campaign, contact Jessie Marushak, Director of Development at jmarushak@bcoc.org.
Mark your calendars now for Adopt-A-Pantry 2015! BCOC's annual community-wide food drive will begin April 2015, and our food collection event will be from June 1-5, 2015 on the Delaware Valley College campus.
