Among the masses, community service is the one that is referenced time and time again as a universal good. It can provide the background necessary to be hired and succeed at a job, distinguish a college application from the rest, and close in on a prospective job area.

Slate Belt Heritage Center

Found right here in downtown Bangor, the Slate Belt Heritage Center offers individuals community service that dives into the rich history of the Slate Belt.

Hours of Operation:

April—October

Sunday: 12-3 p.m.

Saturday: 12-3 p.m.

Nov.—March

Sunday: 12-3 p.m.

*Excluding the holidays and inclement weather

Contact Info:

Visit http://slatebeltheritage.net/volunteer.html for more information

A Clean Slate

Next door to the Slate Belt Heritage center, A Clean Slate offers individuals information and overall help in recovering from addictions.

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4-8 p.m.

Wednesday: 4-8 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact Info:

Call (610) 452-9348 or email [email protected]

Visit http://cleanslatebangor.org for more information

PUMP (Portland Upper Mt Bethel Food Pantry)

Live in the Mt. Bethel Area? Visit PUMP, the area’s food bank, for a top tier community service experience.

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 10-11:30 a.m. & 6- 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday—Sunday: Closed

Contact Info:

Call (570) 897-5847

Mission of Love Food Bank

Want close knit community service? Try this food bank located right down from the Main Street Market!

Hours of Operation:

Wednesday—Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Contact Info:

Call Frank Ponz at (570) 807-7794

Visit http://www.pentecostalchurchthetruth.org/mission-of-love-food-bank-ministry.html for more information

*Miller Keystone Blood Center

Can’t donate, but want to help with the lifesaving process? Volunteering at Miller Keystone’s Bethlehem location could be a great opportunity for you.

There are multiple volunteering opportunities at Miller Keystone, ranging from helping people recover in the canteen, or reminding people of their appointments.

Visit https://www.giveapint.org/donate-time/blood-center-volunteer-opportunities for more information on these opportunities.

*All volunteers must be at least 14 years old, and volunteering will require training provided by the staff

Hours of Operation:

Monday—Sunday: Depends; Volunteering is broken into different shifts

Contact Info:

(Bethlehem Site) Call 1 (800) 223-6667

Visit https://www.giveapint.org/about/contact-us.html

Salvation Army Food Bank

The Salvation Army in Pen Argyl is periodically seeking volunteers to help their food bank.

*Contact them by phone if interested in volunteering

Hours:

Wednesday-Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Contact Info:

Call (610) 863-6677

Visit http://pa.salvationarmy.org/lehigh-valley/A02E1BEA416ACF74852579A5007FF707