Holleran Center at Alvernia University

06/17/2026

Volunteers needed! Sign up below! 👇🏻

This celebration is powered by the community ❤️

The Star-Spangled Spectacular isn’t just an event—it’s a moment for Berks County to come together and celebrate something bigger.

We’re looking for volunteers who want to be part of that moment.

Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, your time will help create a meaningful experience for thousands.

👉 Learn more and sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ADAC22A1FAC16-62631655-star

Be part of something that truly represents Berks County

05/20/2026

Alvernia University students recently returned from a meaningful week in the Dominican Republic, where they immersed themselves in the Los Tres Brazos community and served alongside the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters. Throughout the trip, students taught learners of all ages, supported youth programming, and visited community members experiencing illness. These experiences reflect the heart of Alternative Breaks and our commitment to forming compassionate, globally minded servant leaders.

05/08/2026

🎓Celebrating the Reading Collegiate Scholars Class of 2026! This is our biggest cohort to date and the first to expand across all Berks County schools. Their commitment to giving back led to more than 1,800 hours of service this year ❤️💛

04/24/2026

✨Celebrating the joy of service during
National Volunteer Week
👏 Congratulations to our final student photo contest winner,
Gavin Karczeski, for this inspiring submission.
🗣️ Reflecting on their experience, they shared that they were grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with VOiCEup Berks, collaborating with fellow students on a mural that celebrated unity and allyship. The experience brought Dr. King’s teachings to life through meaningful conversation, creativity, and community connection.
🏆 Thank you for celebrating National Volunteer Week with us. To continue to serve and celebrate all year round, make sure to check Get Connected for local volunteer opportunities.

04/23/2026

Submit service hours on Get Connected via the link in bio.

04/23/2026

✨ Celebrating the joy of service during
National Volunteer Week
🏆Congratulations to our fourth student photo contest winner,
Vanessa Morban Mora, for this inspiring submission.
🗣️ Reflecting on their experience, they described it as both fun and impactful, highlighting their work across multiple tasks and locations. They expressed a strong sense of fulfillment in contributing to positive change within the community.
🥇One more winner will be announced this week, so continue
to submit your photos via the link in bio for a chance to be featured and receive a gift card.

04/22/2026

✨ Celebrating the joy of service during National Volunteer Week
👏 Congratulations to our third student photo contest winner, Katia Botelho, for this inspiring submission.
🗣️ Reflecting on their experience, they shared that creating art on issues like microplastics, emissions, deforestation, and consumerism allowed them to educate others on climate change while working with classmates to raise awareness and give back to their community.
🏆 Two more winners will be announced this week, so continue to submit your photos via the link in bio for a chance to be featured and receive a gift card.

04/21/2026

✨Celebrating the joy of service during National Volunteer Week
👏 Congratulations to our second student photo contest winner, Alyanah Stephan, for this inspiring submission.
🗣️ Reflecting on their experience, they shared how living and working on a nonprofit farm, serving at different job sites, supporting neighboring homes, and sharing daily responsibilities, made for a meaningful and rewarding week of teamwork and service.
🏆 Three more winners will be announced this week, so continue submitting your photos via the link in bio for a chance to be featured and receive a gift card.

04/20/2026

✨Celebrating the joy of service during National Volunteer Week
👏Congratulations to our first student photo contest winner, Lauren Janson, for this inspiring Night to Shine submission.
🗣️Reflecting on this event, Lauren recalls that it was “An incredibly meaningful experience… empowering individuals with disabilities… a day where they feel valued and loved.”
🏆Four more winners will be announced this week, so continue submitting your photos via the link in bio for a chance to be featured and receive a gift card.

04/20/2026

What an incredible Earth Day of Service with over 80 volunteers between two sites. Alvernia University students, faculty, and staff partnered with Berks County Parks and Recreation Department at Grings Mill to clean, mulch, reorganize picnic spaces, refresh playground areas, and add new life to pavilions. Volunteers also supported Public Works of Reading, PA as part of the Great American Cleanup around City Park. The Holleran Center is proud of the difference our campus community made at Grings Mill and City Park!