Volunteer
We are blessed to have many dedicated volunteers helping to share the work of Rescue. Professional people, teachers, homemakers, retired persons and teenagers have a place at the Mission. Youth Groups and Sunday School Classes even help us on work days. Ladies are welcome to join our Ladies Auxiliary to explore additional volunteer opportunities.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering for these activities or take a tour of the Mission call Kathy Jones (717) 812-1692 or contact the YRM office at (717) 845-7662.
In the year 2009, more than 3,121 volunteers have logged in 23,033 hours!!
Activities
The following is a list of activities in which volunteers are constantly needed:
- Mentor men and women in our recovery programs.
- Supply and/or prepare a meal at our Women & Children's emergency Shelter.
- Roast and debone our turkeys for a meal at the main Mission.
- Sing or play an instrument in the Chapel/Dining Hall over lunch time or during one of our evening services.
- Prayer Support for our clients, programs and staff.
- Sponsor a Friday "game nite" or "craft nite" at the Women and Children's Shelter.
- Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter)
- Organize a "paper drive" (collecting paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, paper plates and cups.)
- Other Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
We are also in need of volunteers to help in programs at our Lighthouse Youth Center:
During the School Year:
- Afternoon Preschool Assistant - 15 children, ages 4-5, 12:30p.m.-3:00p.m., Monday-Friday
- After School Club Assistant - 30 children, grades 1-5, 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday-Friday
- Evening Jr & Sr High Program Aide - 20-60 teens, grades 6-12, 6p.m.-9p.m., Monday-Friday
During the Summer Months:
- Day Camp Counselor Assistant - 200 young people divided into 3 age groups: Grades 1-3, 4-5, 6-8 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m., Monday-Friday
- Resident Camp Counselor Assistant - 1 cabin of 10 boys or girls - 10 weeks(Mid-June through mid-August)
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the Mission - please contact Kathy Jones, Director of Volunteer services at 717-845-7662 or 717-812-1692. Or you can e-mail her at kjones@yorkrescuemission.org
