Looking for a way to meet new people while positively impacting the community where you live, work, or play? Check out the February top volunteer picks and get started today.
VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR SWEETIE!
Looking for something fun to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us on Wednesday, February 13, from 5-7:00 p.m. to assemble literacy kits for incoming Kindergarteners in the Westbrook Schools. Volunteers will assemble 200 literacy kits containing books and literacy-based activities. The kits will be distributed to families during Kindergarten screening in March. For more information email volunteer@unitedwaygp.org
HELP KIDS ENJOY WINTER FUN
On Friday, March 1st share your love of reading Read Across America Day. Volunteers will read a book for one or more local classrooms and participate in a related activity. Several local and organizations in Westbrook and Portland will offer opportunities for engagement and For time details and to register, email volunteer@unitedwaygp.org
ASSIST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH JOB SEARCH SKILLS
Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS) is coordinating a Career Month during the month of April to prepare students with job search skills. Volunteers will help lead a class on re-sume writing, assist with one-on-one writ¬ing and support, as well as conduct mock interviews (questions provided). A career fair will be held for students at the end of the month. PATHS is also seeking to part¬ner/feature local businesses looking to hire, military programs, and community colleges with certificate programs and apprenticeships. For more information email volunteer@unitedwaygp.org
Check out our February 2019 Volunteer Engagement Newsletter for more opportunities or search online at http://volunteer.unitedwaygp.org.
