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Volunteer Opportunity for Local Seniors- Earn a $ 500 Property Tax Reduction!
Join the SMILES Program – Keystone Central School District is expanding its SMILES( Senior Motivators in Learning & Education Services) Program for the 2026 / 27 school year- and we want YOU to be a part of it!
What is SMILES? SMILES is a community service opportunity for retired residents or property owners in the KCSD who meet income guidelines. In exchange for 69 volunteer hours, participants receive a $ 500 reduction on their next year’ s school property taxes( one per primary taxable residence).
Ways You Can Help With Students:
• Assist in classrooms, computer labs, libraries, and cafeterias
• Tutor or help children with reading
• Share your musical talents In Support Areas:
• Assist in art, gym, or the library
• Support special projects such as cleaning, painting, or groundskeeping
• Assist with office or clerical duties Eligibility Requirements: Must be retired and reside in or own residential property within the KCSD district. Provide proof of income( KCSD local income tax return or SSI award letter / deposit statement).
Required clearances: Act 34( Criminal Background Check), Act 151( Child Abuse Clearance), Act 114( FBI Clearance), Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
Limited to the first 75 qualified applicants! Interested? Contact Christine Taylor at 570-893-4900 ext. 2325 or ctaylor @ kcsd. k12. pa. us Let your experience and time make a difference- bring SMILES to our schools!
FIRST DAY OF CLASS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH

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