This week the United Way of Porter County’s AmeriCorps team will be “Getting things done for America”! In accordance with Governor Mitch Daniels proclamation that May 9th through May 16th being AmeriCorps week for the state of Indiana, the AmeriCorps members of the United Way of Porter County will be participating in various volunteer activities this week.
We would like to welcome residents of all ages to join.
Porter County Animal Shelter Wednesday May 13, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Café Manna Soup Kitchen Thursday, May 14, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Imagination Glen Park Clean-up Saturday, May 16, 9 am to 12 pm
AmeriCorps engages more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas. AmeriCorps members have served a total of more than 718 million hours nationwide, including 11,458,342 hours served by Hoosiers.
The Porter County Partnership, created through the United Way of Porter County, engages volunteers in service learning and volunteerism in an effort to ensure a brighter future for Porter County residents and youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. This summer the United Way of Porter County has a number of temporary AmeriCorps opportunities available along with 20 full-time opportunities for this fall.
If interested in volunteering at any of the above events please contact: Madge Whickcar at madge@unitedwaypc.org 219-464-3583 www.unitedwaypc.org