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Jersey Shore is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 15 miles (24 km) west by south of Williamsport. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the past, Jersey Shore held farms, railroad shops, cigar factories, a foundry, and a large silk mill. Jersey Shore was incorporated as a borough on March 15, 1826. The history of Jersey Shore begins about 50 years before it was incorporated and on the opposite bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River in what is now Nippenose Township.

How To Volunteer For Biological Research

By
in
December 31, 1969

I am always excited to see people volunteer to gain more experience in their discipline. While there are many good, altruistic reasons to volunteer abroad, I’m always impressed by people who are able to see the thousands of volunteer abroad projects around the world as open doors to professional experience. more»

Stolen Bicycle Discovered by Victim's Family at Loyalsock Restaurant

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
in
30 weeks 3 days ago

Stolen Bicycle Discovered by Victim's Family at Loyalsock Restaurant - PSP Montoursville filed charges against an employee at a Loyalsock Township business who allegedly stole a bicycle then rode it to work. Trooper James Doane said on Sept. 29, between 7:30-8:30 p.m., a bicycle was taken from Clayton Avenue. more»

All About Environmental Movements And Their Impact On Volunteering Abroad

By
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December 31, 1969

Ancient civilizations were concerned about it. Development and modernization inexplicably degraded it to the point that complete restoration is impossible. It sustains all life, yet human life degrades it continuously. more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Merazonia

By
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December 31, 1969

This week's featured Travel Buddy is Merazonia. Merazonia logo - Volunteer Global more»

How To Network While Volunteering Abroad

By
in
December 31, 1969

When most people picture themselves volunteering abroad, they usually don't think about how their project relates to professional development. But what could be more professional than gaining new skill sets, using your expertise to do meaningful work, and making valuable contacts in your field? That's right—networking. more»

Guest Article: Archaeology Vacations

By
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December 31, 1969

Today's article is brought to you by Robin Van Auken. As a historical archaeologist, Robin specializes in promoting history, archaeology and preservation. She works with museums and non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, public and private schools, and avocational archaeology groups. more»

Building Successful Farmer-Apprentice Relationships

By Feed: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
in
October 12, 2012

Field Day focuses on helping farmers recruit, hire & manage farm interns

Join the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) and the PA Women’s Agricultural Network (PA WAgN) on Tuesday, October 16th at New Morning Farm in Hustontown, Huntingdon County, for an interactive workshop as part of PASA’s 2012 Farm-Based Education (FBE) schedule. more»

World’s First Solar-Powered Flour Mill 
Adds Value to Small Grains Production

By Feed: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
in
October 12, 2012

Learn more about solar solutions to help green and sustain processing needs

Join the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), on Tuesday, October 23rd at Frankferd Farms in Butler County for an informative farm tour as part of PASA’s 2012 Farm-Based Education schedule. more»

Volunteering For Youth Engagement: Helping Young People Become Global Citizens

By
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December 31, 1969

While some say the measure of a country’s greatness is though examining the treatment of the poor or the weak, or even through its biodiversity, it is becoming more popular amongst those in the social justice, development, and political worlds to measure a country’s greatness based on the way it treats its children.Teenage boys - volunteering for youth empowerment - Volunteer Global more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Casas De La Esperanza

By
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December 31, 1969

This week's featured Travel Buddy is Casas de la Esperanza. Casas de la Esperanza - Volunteer Global more»

Internships Abroad: Where To Go, What To Do, And How To Get Started

By
in
December 31, 1969

I am so excited for Volunteer Global’s new intern abroad programs. more»

Volunteering With A Political Campaign: What You Can Do And How To Get Started!

By
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December 31, 1969

'Tis the season—the election season, that is! As the 2012 election gets closer, so does the frenzy with which candidates campaign across the United States. Since people are campaigning right now for nearly every level of government, there is a huge variety in the type of work that you can do as a volunteer and where you can do it. more»

Animal Cruelty Reported in Lycoming County

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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32 weeks 3 days ago

Animal Cruelty Reported in Lycoming County - PSP Montoursville are seeking additional information in an incident of animal cruelty that ocurred last month in Woodward Township. Trooper James Doane said on Sept. 9 between 6:15 a.m. more»

Weekend Roundup: October 5, 2012

By
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December 31, 1969

News & EventsVolunteering in Canada- Volunteer Global

Our friends at Volunteer Forever officially launched their crowdfunding and review platforms last month. more»

Volunteering Abroad In Canada: A Look At Three Organizations Providing Service Projects Nationwide

By
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December 31, 1969

Looking for a volunteer abroad experience that provides all the comforts of speaking English or French, while also staying rooted in North America? Interested in serving populations and programs that are oftentimes overlooked in developed societies, but crucial to the social justice of the country’s inhabitants? more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Volunteering To Learn

By
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December 31, 1969

This week's featured Travel Buddy is Volunteering To Learn.Volunteering To Learn Logo - Volunteer Global more»

Want To Take An Alternative Break? Here's What You Can Do!

By
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December 31, 1969

Erin Budmayr recently joined the Volunteer Global team as our Campus Program Development intern. A senior at the University of South Dakota, Erin is helping us develop our campus partnership programs. more»

Three Urban Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

By
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December 31, 1969

Have you noticed that most volunteer abroad programs you’ll look at take place in rural or remote areas? What about those programs taking place in larger cities? What’s available, and how can you get there?Washington, DC - Volunteer Global more»

Keen, Wesley L. Jr.

33 weeks 4 days ago

Wesley L. Keen Jr., 30, of Avis, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Jersey Shore Hospital. 

He was born Nov. 12, 1981, in Jersey Shore, the son of Wesley L. Keen Sr. and Jeanette "Jet" Bilby. more»

Feigles, Roger D.

33 weeks 5 days ago

Roger D. Feigles

(October 20, 1950 - September 28, 2012)

Roger D. Feigles, 61, of Muncy, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at his home.

Born October 20, 1950, he was a son of Donald and the late Alma Eichenlaub Feigles. more»

The Mysterious World Of Virtual Volunteering

By
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December 31, 1969

Sensitive to harsh elements? Low on funds for travel? Work and other commitments keeping you from the volunteer projects of your dreams? Virtual volunteering may be the solution! more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Volunteer Capital Centre

By
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December 31, 1969

This week's featured Travel Buddy is Volunteer Capital Centre. Volunteer Capital Centre Logo - Volunteer Global more»

Partnership Preview: Volunteer Forever, Your Gateway To Volunteering Abroad

By
in
December 31, 1969

Earlier this month, I had the lucky opportunity to sit down with Billy Beltz and Steve Weddle, the creators of Volunteer Forever, a brand new volunteer abroad crowdfunding and research website. more»

Jersey Shore YMCA 'Ride/Walk With the Y' Benefits Community’s Youth

By David Ira Kagan
in
34 weeks 1 day ago
(Photo courtesy of David Ira Kagan)

Sunday, September 23, 2012, the second day of autumn, was a beautiful, cool, breezy, partly cloudy day, ideal for the 9th Annual “Ride/Walk With The Y,” sponsored by the Jersey Shore Branch of the River Valley Regional YMCA. more»

Copperhead Is a Rare Sight

By David Ira Kagan
in
34 weeks 1 day ago
(Photo courtesy of David I. Kagan)

A much rarer sight than a timber rattlesnake, the copperhead is our state's other beautiful poisonous reptile. This particular one was right smack on the Pine Creek Rail Trail at 3 p.m., Monday, September 24th, about 100 yards south of the gates at the Venture Inn, approximately two-and-a-half miles from the southern terminus of the trail in Jersey Shore. more»

Five Great Volunteer Abroad Opportunities For This Fall

By
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December 31, 1969

I don’t know about you, but after record-breaking heat waves this summer, I can’t be more excited for fall weather. It’s my favorite time of the year; in my neck of the woods, we’re all ready for pumpkin spice lattes, colorful scarves, apple cider, and hiking.Autumn volunteer opportunities - Volunteer Global more»

Volunteering For Emergency Response

By
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December 31, 1969

Volunteering for emergency response is one of the oldest and most popular types of domestic volunteering, but it also extends internationally in cases of disasters that necessitate emergency response. more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Volunteer Uganda School

By
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December 31, 1969

This week's featured Travel Buddy is Volunteer Uganda School.Volunteer Uganda School Kyabirwa - Volunteer Global more»

Service-Learning As A Nationwide Initiative: Join The Movement!

By
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December 31, 1969

Plenty of people have difficulty with distinguishing the difference between community service and service-learning. more»

Really, Really Important Peanut Butter: Adventures In Customs

By
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December 31, 1969

“Mr. Lee? Sir, we can escort your item for you to the plane.”JIF Peanut Butter - Volunteer Global

I noticed that the tone of the woman’s voice was kind as it interrupted my thoughts. I managed a soft, courteous, but extremely confused “I’m sorry…” leaving my mouth half-open. more»

Weekend Roundup: September 14, 2012

By
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December 31, 1969

Welcome to our newest Weekend Roundup--we hope you had a great week! Seoul, South Korea - Volunteer Global

Announcements

Erin Budmayr has joined the Volunteer Global team as our Campus Program Development Intern--check out her bio here! more»

The Worst Criminal Act Ever Allegedly Perpetrated Along The Pine Creek Rail Trail

By David Ira Kagan
in
35 weeks 6 days ago
(Photo courtesy of David Kagan)

I have remained silent far too long on an issue of grave importance to those who use the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Recently, I met a friend and fellow bicycling enthusiast while out on the trail. He insisted that I stop and listen to his recall of an awful incident he had experienced, at the crossing of a country road with the trail—in fact, where we were at that moment. more»

Volunteering In South Korea

By
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December 31, 1969

Imagine a country that for most of its existence was part of another and influenced greatly by other countries both in the region and around the world during times of imperialism—but that exists today with independence, and has been transformed into one of the world’s top 20 economies and enjoys one of the greatest standards of living in the region. more»

Jersey Shore Driver Sustains Major Injury in Lycoming County Crash

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
in
36 weeks 17 hours ago

Jersey Shore Driver Sustains Major Injury in Lycoming County Crash- PSP Montoursville report a 41-year-old man sustained major injuries following a one-vehicle crash in Bastress Township. Trooper Justin Bieber said about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, Christopher McCann was traveling west on Route 654 approximately 200 feet north of Jacks Hollow Road. more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Thai Experience

By
in
December 31, 1969

This week's featured Travel Buddy is Thai Experience.Thai Experience - Volunteer Global more»

Reverse Culture Shock: What Changes When You Come Home?

By
in
December 31, 1969

I was finally going home. After six beautiful full months living abroad, I would be returning back to my family, career, and rather dusty comfort zone. So much of me was excited; I was thrilled to be able to easily grocery shop again and couldn’t wait to taste my mom’s mashed potatoes. Still, a part of me felt uneasy. more»

Weekend Roundup: September 7, 2012

By
in
December 31, 1969

Happy Friday, everybody! We hope you had a great week--fall's just around the corner, and we're excited to bring you our newest news, events, and posts from Travel Buddies and friends!Weekend Roundup for September 7, 2012 - Volunteer Global more»

Dalton, Thomas A.

36 weeks 5 days ago

Thomas A. Dalton

(August 1, 1952 - September 7, 2012)

Thomas A. Dalton, 60, of South Williamsport, Pa., died Friday September 7, 2012 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

Tom was born in Johnstown, Pa on August 1, 1952, a son of Martin James and Pauline Martha Diamond Dalton. more»

Did Volunteering Change The Face Of The Olympics?

By
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December 31, 1969

This past Olympic season, we were all wowed by numbers. more»

Travel Buddy Of The Week: Tolga Bat Hospital

By
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December 31, 1969

This week's Featured Travel Buddy is the Tolga Bat Hospital. Located in Australia, this organization aims to protect bats and their habitats, educate the public about bats, research conservation practices, and more. Learn all about this great program in our newest 60 Seconds To Serve video below!

Youth Crime Watch: A Global Movement Dedicated To Protecting Young People

By
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December 31, 1969

Youth Crime Watch is a global movement that for over 30 years has been dedicated to establishing youth-led crime prevention and leadership programs in the United States and around the world.

Youth dialogue, classroom - Volunteer Global more»

Guest Post: Volunteering At Nursing Homes For Seniors And Children--A Rewarding Experience!

By
in
December 31, 1969

Today’s article is brought to you by Tom Hopkins. Tom is Editor in Chief for Minds Abroad, your informed counselor for study abroad and travel programs in China. Learn Mandarin in China and enrich your cross-cultural experience. more»

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