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ORGANIZATION: SCCAP So. Central Community Action Programs

  • 2 people are interested

Be appreciated for being a friendly, nonjudgmental person who serves as the primary contact for the Pantry. We need help some weekday afternoons (1 to 4pm). You would welcome clients, hand out applications and record basic data. Be a part of SCCAP's mission: breaking the cycle of poverty in peoples' lives.

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About SCCAP So. Central Community Action Programs

Location:

153 N STRATTON ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325, US

Mission Statement

Empowering families and engaging the community to pursue innovative and effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty!

Description

South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. (SCCAP) administers programs to help stabilize and assist families in moving toward a self-sufficient life. Volunteers are essential for:

  • Support Circles, operating in Adams and Franklin Counties, uses a team of community "allies" help a family working to get out of poverty.
  • Work Ready, in Adams and Franklin Counties, serves clients currently receiving cash assistance. Volunteers help clients overcome barriers to employment.
  • Food Pantries, in Adams and Franklin Counties, offer monthly supplemental food to low income families. Volunteers help with distribution to families in need.
  • The Gleaning Project, in Adams and Franklin Counties, relies on Volunteers to harvest edible but unsaleable produce from local farms and orchard.
  • The Food Development Program and SCCAP CafĂ© is a culinary job training program in Adams County. Participants learn basic culinary skills and earn their ServSafe Certification while volunteers take food orders and serve as cashiers.
  • The Homeless Shelters, in Adams and Frank Counties, are emergency shelters with 48 and 18 beds respectively. Volunteers help in various ways as get stabilized and regain permanent housing.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Homeless & Housing
Community, Crisis Support, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP)153 N. Stratton St.(off an alley, behind the actual Stratton St.)Gettysburg, PA 17325

(39.833626,-77.22792)
 

DATE POSTED

August 25, 2016

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 to 6 hours/week (flexible)
  • calm demeanor, clear communication skills

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