Individuals Volunteer Too!

Christine stuffs envelopes and cleans Annies at the Red Cross. Christine stuffs envelopes and cleans “Annies” for the local Red Cross Chapter.
Devin shows off a sparkling wheelchair Devin cleans wheelchairs and assistive devices at a local nursing home.

Community organizations and programs benefit from the self-directed volunteer efforts of individuals served by Skills of Central PA.

Whether ringing Salvation Army Kettle Collection Bells at Christmas, caring for and socializing cats and dogs at shelters, participating in community cleanups or delivering Meals-on-Wheels to the home-bound, the individuals Skills serves enjoy giving back to the communities in which they live.

Planting annuals Adult training services beautifies the neighborhood along a sidewalk for Day of Caring.

Some local organizations who benefit from the self-directed volunteer activities of individuals served by Skills include:

Vines of Hope Cleans Up Vines of Hope helps with the Great American Clean Up at Revloc Park.
  • American Red Cross
  • Animal shelters
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Nursing Homes
  • Libraries
  • Parks and Neighborhoods
  • Salvation Army
  • United Way ‘Day of Caring’
2011 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Michelle rings a kettle bell for the Salvation Army next to Jessica outside the Save A Lot grocery store in Bedford. Photo credit: Bedford Gazette
Spirit of holiday giving begins at home ‘Team Ditzler’ with the results of its Blanket Drive for Survivors Inc.