Volunteer

Volunteers make good things happen here!

Volunteers are invaluable members of our team at The Cooperage! Volunteers help our organization run smoothly in every facet of its operation from events to fundraising to building maintenance to kitchen help. As a nonprofit organization that serves the community, volunteers play an important role in capacity building of the organization by sharing their time and talent as well as spreading the word of our programs in their networks. We’re always looking for new community members to help further the mission of The Cooperage. Are you in?

Volunteer Activities (to name a few!):

  • Senior Gathering or other food distribution 
  • Youth programs, especially Pop-Up Club
  • Hosting events
  • Hanging flyers
  • Working in cafe and special events
  • Maintenance and landscaping days
  • Fundraising

Requirements to Volunteer

To be eligible to volunteer at The Cooperage Project in any capacity, one needs to:

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
    • Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, unless other arrangements have been made with the Volunteer Coordinator.
    • There are limited opportunities when a parent can volunteer with their child who is younger than 16, but only for certain tasks and only when prearranged with the Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Complete and sign The Cooperage Project’s Volunteer Agreement Form.
  • Submit an application for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Criminal History Record Check (free for volunteers).
    • Additional clearances may be required depending on the type of volunteer work being performed.

Contact

If you think that you may be interested in lending a hand please download the volunteer agreement form. Questions? Reach out to:

Jessie Richter, Operations and Volunteer Coordinator:
email Jessie
570-253-2020 ext 4

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