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Being a volunteer can be both an important and rewarding way to support your community . There are many opportunities to get involved with local organizations throughout Millcreek Township and the surrounding areas . Here are some ways you can make a difference .
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania 1507 Grimm Drive ; Erie , PA 16501
Volunteers are critical to the mission and success of the Second harvest Food Bank . With multiple shifts available on weekdays and Saturdays , most individuals , families , and groups can find a volunteer opportunity that works with their schedule . Volunteers can help with grocery reclamation , the BackPack Program , Senior Box Program , cleaning , office work , and special events . Time Commitment : Up to 2.5 hours per shift . Contact : Natalie Massing at ( 814 ) 459-3663 x 113 or email at nmassing @ nwpafoodbank . org .
Erie Cancer Wellness Center 2212 West 15th Street , Unit 104 , Erie , Pa 16505
Volunteers contribute in various capacities to support our mission . Opportunities include staffing the Front Desk with flexible shifts available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm , providing essential clerical support for tasks such as mailings and data entry as needed throughout the year , and assisting with program preparation by greeting guests , setting up spaces , and organizing materials for upcoming activities . Volunteers also play key roles in representing ECWC during community outreach events , which may occur on weekends and evenings . For those with professional expertise , opportunities are available to volunteer specific skills through our “ Volunteer Your Professional Services ” program . Additionally , volunteers are integral to the success of ECWC ' s annual fundraisers , which involve shifts on evenings and weekends . Time Commitment : Varied - We are flexible and open to working with individuals based off availability and personal schedules . Some volunteers commit weekly , monthly , or periodically throughout the year . Contact : eriecancerwellness . org / get-involved or email Jackie at jwassel @ eriecancerwellness . org
Erie City Mission 1017 French Street Erie , PA or other sites
Our volunteers are working to Restore Hope and Transform Lives . Various opportunities to serve the community include cooking and serving meals to the community , engage with our homeless neighbors , create hygiene / care packages , teach skills , sort donations , assist at our thrift stores , assist at events , and more ! Time Commitment : One Time , Occasionally , and Ongoing Contact : Katie Peppers , katie . peppers @ eriecitymission . org 814-452-8825 ext 262
Meals on Wheels Erie 4408 Peach Street , Suite 102 , Erie PA 16509
Our caring volunteers are critical to the health and welfare of home bound seniors , veterans , and adults with disabilities . You can help us feed our elderly and at-risk neighbors by volunteering to drive a route and deliver meals once a week , once a month , or once in a while . Individuals , pairs , or corporate teams are welcome ! Grocery volunteers shop and deliver a couple of times a month or more depending on their schedule . Our partnership with Giant Eagle and Sanders Markets make it easy to shop across the county and near to you . A smile and a few kind words can be as nourishing as the meal or groceries themselves – often our Meals on Wheels Erie volunteers are the only people our participants see each day . With your help , we can continue our mission of enabling people to age at home with dignity by providing a compassionate check-in , nutritious meals , and grocery delivery . We promise you ’ ll feel pretty good about it too . Time Commitment : About 2 hours / week Contact : Kathleen Bowden , Volunteer & Meals Coordinator at 814-452-6930 or email at kathleen @ mealsonwheelserie . org
The Niagara Network is a group of business professionals affiliated with the human services industry . If you would like to join or find out more information about the group and its members , contact Katherine Reim at kreim @ specialolympicspa . org or 814.403.7397 .
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