Looking for somewhere to volunteer in January? We have SNOWmany places for you to help out! You may contact the agencies on your own (phone numbers are provided) but if you need help, stop in the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples Center, room 205B.

American Cancer Society: Volunteer Road to Recovery drivers to take patients to and from appointments, Monday-Friday, times flexible, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Jennifer Washney, 888-227-5445.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Ongoing, after school homework, Monday-Thursday, 2:30 p.m., five volunteers. Ongoing, after school recreation, Monday-Friday, 4 to 8:30 p.m., five volunteers. Contact: Laura Gentile, 342-8709, ext 114.

Community Medical Center: Ongoing, information desk, days and times vary, five volunteers. Ongoing, gift shop, days and times vary, four volunteers. Ongoing, priority care, weekday mornings, time varies, three volunteers. Ongoing, family companion, days and times vary, five volunteers. Contact: Kara Badyrka, 969-8700.

Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern PA Inc.: Ongoing, researching records for family members and general office duties, Monday-Thursday/9 a.m. to 2 p.m./Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Joseph Bryer, 383-7661.

Gino J. Merli Veterans Center: Ongoing, assist with bingo, Saturday or Sunday, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., six volunteers. Ongoing, assist feeding, daily, any scheduled meal time, 10 volunteers. Ongoing, bowling pinsetter, Friday, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., three volunteers. Ongoing, canteen assistant, weekdays, time varies, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Tom Bufano, 961-4380.

Goodwill Industries: Ongoing, Good Guides youth mentoring, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Bo Hoban, 343-1166, ext 466.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter: Ongoing, dog walkers, noon to 4 p.m., two to four volunteers. Contact: Beverly Bright, 585-0516.

Hospice of the Sacred Heart: Ongoing, clerical assistance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., two volunteers. Ongoing, patient visits, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, transportation, as needed, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, telephone contact, weekly, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Ann Seechock, 706-2400.

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA: Ongoing, visiting residents, daily, 10 to 11:30 a.m./1 to 4:30 p.m./6 to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, speak Russian or Yiddish with residents, daily, 10 to 11:30 a.m./1 to 4:30 p.m./6 to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, feeding residents, daily, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m./4:30 to 6 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, musical entertainment, daily, 2:30 to 4 p.m./6 to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Mae Murawski, 344-6177.

Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Ongoing, in-classroom assistance, school hours, 20 volunteers. Contact Katie Rossi, 602-3600.

Lacawac Sanctuary: Ongoing, build picnic tables, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, historic house tours, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, nature festival, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, native plant garden, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Joann or Janice, 689-9494.

Lackawanna Branch, Pennsylvania Association for the Blind: Ongoing, drivers, time varies, three volunteers. Ongoing, special events assistance, time varies, six volunteers. Contact: Mary Lou Wascavich, 342-7613.

Lackawanna Health & Rehab Center: Ongoing, bingo, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., two to three volunteers. Ongoing, shopping trips, Tuesday, 1:15 to 3 p.m., two volunteers. Ongoing, Catholic Mass, Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., two to three volunteers. Ongoing, lunch trips, Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., two volunteers. Contact: Marcie Stull, 489-8611 ext 39.

Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Ongoing, ice cream social, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m., two volunteers. Ongoing, bingo, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 2 to 3 p.m., three volunteers. Contact: Antoinette McConnell, 346-7381.

Meals on Wheels of NEPA: Ongoing, meal delivery, Monday-Friday, 1-1½ hour(s), unlimited volunteers. Contact: Loretta Armbruster, 346-2421.

Mercy Hospice: Ongoing, sit with terminally ill patients, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, dog therapy, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Rita Harris, 961-0725.

SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy: Ongoing, literacy tutors, we train, must be 18 years old with a high school diploma, training and tutoring hours are flexible, 1-3 hours per week, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Mary Ann Tolerico 346-6203, ext 15.

Scranton Health Care Center: Ongoing, visit with residents, daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, assist with daily activities, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Kimberly Jeryga, 341-6676.

Serving Seniors: Ongoing, assist with residents' rights, 18 years of age or older, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, day care centers, schools/universities/scouts visit with residents in nursing/personal care homes, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, friendly visits with residents in nursing/personal care homes, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Louise Ligi, 344-3931.

St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen: Jan. 10-12, clothing house, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., two to four volunteers. Contact: Terry Macciocco, 342-5556, option 4.

VNA Hospice & Home Health of Lackawanna County: Ongoing, CMC In Patient Unit, Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., one volunteer per day. Contact: Kathleen Coyne, 383-5180.

Voluntary Action Center: Ongoing, 55 and older assistance with various functions, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Nancy Post, 347-5616.

Get to know Joe Kraus, Ph.D., associate professor of English and director of the Honors Program at The University of Scranton, in our new video profile, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wfBihiu8fA. Learn why he believes the University and its faculty uphold the mantra: “Wherever you are, we are going to help you get to the next step.” 

For more profiles of our faculty and students, visit www.scranton.edu/profiles.

There are several upcoming spring events sponsored by the Education for Justice Program:

Speaker: Carolyn Forché, the American poet who inspired so many at last year's University Commencement (learn more here)
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Brennan Hall, 228
Title: The Voice of Witness
Content: She will discuss ways in which warfare, imprisonment, and other forms of suffering are given voice by writers around the world.

Speaker: Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi (learn more here)
Date: Thursday, Mar. 31, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: The DeNaples Center, 407 B/C
Title: Keynote Address on the eve of the Annual Education for Justice Teach-In Day
Content: He will address issues of peace and reconciliation.

Gandhi will also run a workshop on the Teach-In Day:
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011
Time: 9  - 10:30 a.m.
Place: The DeNaples Center, 405
Content: Leading a nonviolent and conciliatory life.

The workshop will be limited to 20-30 students and faculty on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, contact Anthony Ferzola at apf303@scranton.edu.