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*Although our volunteer program is currently paused due to Covid-19, we are still accepting Volunteer Applications and processing them so that you will be ready for training when our programs can safely resume.*
Please fill out a volunteer application: https://heritagechristianservices.org/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/
The resale shop "A Second Thought" specializes in women's, men's, and children's clothes, as well as household items. The shop is in need of volunteers to help sort through donated items and interact with shoppers. Additionally, volunteers are needed to help keep the shop clean with sweeping the floors, wiping down counters, cleaning the restroom, and more. The shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - 7 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am - 5 pm and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm.
Each year employees of Heritage Christian Services travel to Chimaltenango, Guatemala, to repair and distribute wheelchairs to those in need. Proceeds from "A Second Thought" help fund this mission. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity and requires a weekly or semi-weekly schedule. Training will be done on site. Volunteers need to be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs. and work in a fast pace environment. Come and join in on this wonderful volunteer opportunity.
275 Kenneth Dr, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623, US
Mission Statement
To provide... A living and working environment that reflects the love of Christ in action; Support and respect for each individual's gifts, strengths and needs; Opportunity to mature, to learn and to grow; A life of dignity, worth and expression to which all are entitled as God's created children. This is their rightful Heritage.
Description
Heritage Christian Services is a thriving human services agency in Upstate New York that works to make sure everyone - including children, older adults, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - feels valued and respected.
Heritage Christian Services offers residential support, service coordination, respite, community habilitation and employment supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities . We are a proud recipient of the Compass designation by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities for being one of New York State’s top service providers to people with special needs. HCS also has National Accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership.
