Volunteer Opportunities
United by Community. Funded by Gratitude.
Gratitude Story #1
Test Gratitude Story
Help Us Grow a Community of Gratitude
Kindness happens every day in our community—someone mows a neighbor’s lawn, fixes a broken porch step, checks on someone who needs a little help, shovels a driveway, lends a hand, or simply takes the time to make someone’s day a little brighter.
We want to hear about it!
Have you experienced a kind act from someone that made a difference in your life? Take a moment to share your story of gratitude below.
For every story we collect, the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains will donate $100 to the United Way of Susquehanna County, helping support programs and services that strengthen our local community.
With your permission, your story may be featured on our Gratitude Tree, website, and social media to inspire others and celebrate the people who make our community stronger.
Before submitting your story, please make sure the person you are recognizing is comfortable with their story being shared publicly.
Every act of kindness has a story.
Every story can inspire another act of kindness.
Share your story. Grow the Gratitude Tree. Help us celebrate the good happening all around us.
United by Community. Funded by Gratitude.
Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Here are a few things that you can do to help out!
Volunteer Opportunities:
- REAL Men Read Schedule Coordinator
- Click here for Real Men Read MENtor
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers
- Event Volunteers
Why should I volunteer?
- It saves resources. Volunteering provides valuable community services so that funds can be given to support our partner agencies and spent on local improvements.
- Volunteers gain professional experience. Volunteering is a great way to gain professional experience and improve skills as you give back to your community.
- It brings people together. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, as well as other volunteers who share the same interests and passions as you. Plus, it is a great way to team build with co-workers, and spend quality time with friends and family.
- It promotes personal growth and self esteem. Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy.
- Volunteering strengthens your community. As a volunteer you help support families, improve schools, help the sick and elderly, support youth, and beautify the community.
- You learn a lot. Volunteers learn about their own hidden talents and interests, as well as gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.
- You get a chance to give back. People like to support community resources that they use themselves or that benefit those they care about.
- Volunteering encourages civic responsibility. Community service and volunteerism are investments in our community and the people who live in it.
- You make a difference. Every person counts! If 1,000 people gave 10 hours over 10 weeks, we would see 10,000 hours of community change.