Help Low-Income Children Expereince the Holiday Season (Multiple Opportunities Available)

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The annual Adopt-a-Family program provides the opportunity for the families PathWays PA serves to have their children experience the many joys of the holiday season that they otherwise may not have been able to afford. For many of our families this is the first time their children, regardless of their age, have experienced the joy of opening a present.

Thanks to the generous contributions of local donors and volunteers, families have been able to create their own special holiday memories over the years. Each year more than 200 families, and more than 500 children get to open gifts specially selected just for them!

The program is a source of happiness, love and satisfaction for all involved. With your help, this year’s Adopt-a-Family program will be another huge success and will bring many smiles to the children’s faces! We invite you to be a part of our team and deeply appreciate your willingness to donate your time and expertise to make the holiday season a joyous occasion for all.

We are currently seeking volunteers to help out in the following areas:

1) Adopt-a-Family Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Answer phones, take messages and return calls to donors
• Answer questions about donor drop off days and times and what family is assigned to donor
• Record donations
• Send thank you letters & cards

Requirements:
Basic knowledge of computer and data entry
Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability

Time Commitment:
November 1st 2014 to December 30th 2014. Three days a week 10:00am -2:00pm

Training will be provided

2) Adopt-a-Family Gift Wrapper
Responsibilities:

• Wrap gifts
• Bundle and label bags of gifts

Requirements:
Pleasant manner, patience, organizing skills

Time Commitment:
December 1st 2014 to December 17th 2014. Three days a week 11:00am - 3:00pm

Gift wrapping experience preferred, training will be provided

3) Adopt-a-Family Package Handler

Responsibilities:
Greet Adopt A Family donors dropping off packages

Requirements:
Lift at least 25 lbs.
Climb stairs
Take packages to designated area
Pleasant manner, patience, organizing skills

Time Commitment:
December 1st 2014 to December 12th 2014. Three days a week 11:00 am to 3:00pm