Leadership OpportunitiesAs alumni of Leadership Lancaster, you know the importance of staying involved in our community. If your nonprofit is looking for board volunteers, please fill out the form on the right-hand side of the site.  If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, please contact Erin Conahan, the director of the Volunteer Center at the United Way of Lancaster County. Love, Inc.Mission Statement: To mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. Ephrata Cloister AssociatesMission Statement: Ephrata Cloiser preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors, this 18th century religious community as a meaningful example of religious toleration and intellectual freedom in the New World and of the significant role Pennsylvania played in the human rights issue of freedom of religion and expression. Lancaster Area Habitat for HumanityMission Statement: Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God's love and can live into all that God intends. Lancaster Chamber SingersMission Statement: The Lancaster Chamber Singers seeks to present high quality performances of the great choral literature existing from centuries past as well as the present. This repertoire is performed in seasonal concerts, benefit concerts, and a community Christmas performance at the Lancaster Train Station. Singers are selected through audition from the community at large. Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services (Manos House)Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services (Manos House) is a residential drug and alcohol program for males ages 14-18. There are actually 3 programs that are run by the staff at Manos House. There is the residential D&A program that typically is a 6-7 month program. We have a private academic school that we run year round for all residents. These is an supervised independent living (SIL) program that we offer for graduates of Manos House and other D&A programs that need a place to live while transitioning back into living in the community. More information about the Manos House and the programs that are offered can be found on the Manos House website (www.manoshouse.com). Virtually all residents of Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services are court appointed. There are roughly 34 residents in Manos House and another 10 in the SIL program. Our current residents are from 8 counties in Pennsylvania. One of our long range goals is to find a new larger facility so that we can expand the program to serve more clients. There are currently 10 Board members and we would like to expand to 12 or 13 members. Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at noon at Manos House, 121 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. Lunch is provided and meetings generally last 60-90 minutes. If interested, contact Ed Young at 717.394.7156 x3021 or email ed.young@tpmins.com. Mental Health America of Lancaster CountyMission Statement: Our mission is to work to promote mental well being and to improve the quality of life for persons with mental and emotional illnesses through advocacy, education and support services. Phone Number: 717-397-7461 Email Address: mha@mhalancaster.org Number of Board Positions: 10 Dates and Times: Noon on 3rd Thursdays Board term: 2 years and one may be re-elected twice Lancaster Chamber SingersMission Statement: The Lancaster Chamber Singers seeks to present high quality performances of the great choral literature existing from centuries past as well as the present. This repertoire is performed in seasonal concerts, benefit concerts, and a community Christmas performance at the Lancaster Train Station. Singers are selected through audition from the community at large. Phone Number: 717-433-8729 Email Address: musbos@aol.com Number of Board Positions: 6 Expertise: finance, fundraising experience would be helpful Lancaster Day Care CenterLancaster Day Care Center is hoping to fill some board positions. If you are nterested in a position on our board contact Kristen Masengarb with any questions, concerns or to schedule a tour of the Center. The Lancaster Day Care Center is a vital and important community organization for families in Lancaster. For over 97 years it has been providing affordable, quality day care for low-income and homeless families. For more information, visit http://www.ldcc.org. S. June Smith CenterThe S. June Smith Center is seeking board volunteers, effective July 1, 2009. Kids & CultureKids and Cultures is a non-profit educational organization that introduces children to world cultures, promoting awareness, understanding, and responsible action as world citizens. Our programs include summer day camps, school assemblies, events for families, a weekly children's podcast, and Really Big Field Trip video and web educational materials. Prospective members can visit www.KidsAndCultures.com for more information about who we are and what we do. We're looking for new members, particularly those with experience in board leadership, finance, and liability issues. Institute for Children and FamiliesThe Institute for Children and Families are hoping to fill some board positions. They are looking for candidates with accounting backgrounds as well as organization or logistical backgrounds. If you are interested, contact Nate Bomberger at (717) 418-2326. The Institute for Children and Families is a leading national center for treating children who suffer from the lasting effects of early trauma, or from serious and destructive breaks in the bonding or attachment process between child and parent. For more information, visit www.instituteforchildren.org. The ARC of Lancaster CountyMission Statement: The ARC of Lancaster County supports Individuals of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families in reaching their fullest potential as interdependent communty members. Hands-on House Childrens MuseumMission Statement: The mission of the Hands-on House is to provide education and hands on experiences through exhibits and instructional classes for children ages 2-10. Contact Name: Lynn Fitzsimons Lancaster County 4-HLancaster County 4-H is an informal education program for all youth ages 8 - 19 regardless of race, sex, national origin, creed or disability. Designed to teach youth life skills, 4-H is built on the subject matter projects developed by Penn State Cooperative Extension and by National 4-H Council. This information is used by interested adults who serve as volunteer leaders. 4-H is a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Penn State University and the Lancaster County Commissioners. The collaberative and funding of these organizations provides materials, tools and staff needed to support our volunteers and family participants. Contact Name: Amanda Good Stewards of the Lower SusquehannaMission Statement: Stewards of teh Lower Susquehanna, Inc. (SOLS), is dedicated to improving the ecological health of the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed and the Chesapeake Bay. SOLS works as a grassroots organization to support The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper wo was licensed by teh Waterkeeper Alliance on September 15, 2005. The Riverkeeper adn SOLS strive to improve the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed by promoting high water quality, wise and sustainable use of all aquatic resources, and preservation of aesthetic value of our waterways. Improvement will come about through education, research, advocacy, and insistence upon compliance with the law. For more information about SOLS and The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper, please visit our website at www.lowersusquehannariverkeeper.org. Contact Name: Michael Helfrich American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of LancasterMission Statement: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope taht those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. Conctact Name: Richard Morgan Meals on Wheels, Inc. - Lancaster CityOur mission is to provide freshly prepared nutritional meals at a reasonable cost to persons in our specified geographic area, such as teh physically or mentally impaired, the ederly, or those convelesing from illness, who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves. Contact Name: Brent Eidemiller United Support GroupMission Statement: USG provides support services to increase independence for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through choice, integrated socialization, and involvement in the Lancaster County community. Contact Name: Rhiannon Giberson Compeer LancasterMission Statement: To improve the quality of life for people recovering from mental illness through the power and gift of friendship. Contact Name: Kimberly Green |
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