About This Program
Nearly every day after school and some weekends, there are community service opportunities available through EDGE Teen Center’s Community Service Program. This is the only program of its kind in the area and it provides coordination, transportation and supervision while teens serve the under-resourced in their own community.
**Community Service Forms are required from each teen in order to serve with us. Here is the link to the forms. Please bring with you on first day of attending EDGE, first day of serving with us, or email to browyn@edgeteencenter.com
Service Opportunities for the Spring
We offer Community Service Opportunities for both EDGE@EAST and EDGE@WEST. Anyone can go to any of the service opportunities; the location just determines where the van will depart from and where it will return after service.
EDGE@EAST
- SPECIAL EVENT
- Can Creation Sculpture Contest with Reach Out Lakota: EDGE is taking part of this fun contest! Teens will be building a sculpture out of can goods titled “We Can”. All of the cans will then be donated to Reach Out Lakota!
- Building takes place at EDGE@East on Tuesday February 7th from 3:30-5:50pm
- SIGN-UP HERE
- The sculpture will be on display from February 14th-28th. More info on the contest here!
- Can Creation Sculpture Contest with Reach Out Lakota: EDGE is taking part of this fun contest! Teens will be building a sculpture out of can goods titled “We Can”. All of the cans will then be donated to Reach Out Lakota!
- HUGS: Hamilton Urban Garden Systems needs volunteers to assist in their greenhouse, inventorying seeds, planting crops, basic maintenance, weeding, harvesting produce, and other tasks. HUGS grows food that is donated to those in need in the Hamilton area.
- Wednesday: 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, 4/26 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- Please wear appropriate clothing for a garden. Check email in case of cancellation or rescheduling due to weather
- SIGN-UP HERE
- Wednesday: 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, 4/26 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- Meals on Wheels: Volunteers help clean out the vans that are used to serve seniors their meals. Help take some of the stress off the drivers by wiping down and vacuuming out the vans.
- Wednesday: 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19 from 3:30pm-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- SIGN-UP HERE
- Clutter2Care: Volunteers help sort different donations that they receive in order to put in their store, give to their partners, or donate to other places. Tasks vary depending on the need of the organization.
- Wednesday: 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3 from 3:30-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- SIGN-UP HERE
- Hope House Mission: Volunteers make a meal for the Men’s Shelter. The whole dinner is prepped by EDGE teens and then served to the men at the shelter. *appropriate dress/clothing required
- Wednesday: 2/8, 3/8, 4/12 from 3:30-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- SIGN-UP HERE
- In Center Opportunities: Each Tuesday, there is an in-center service opportunity. This includes Bicycle Recycle, blanket making, preparing tags and assembling Blessing Bags, and much more! Email if you have specific questions for information on what is being done each week
EDGE@WEST
- Reach Out Lakota: Volunteers help sort food donations, pack food, and load groceries into clients cars.
- Monday: 1/30, 3/13, 5/8 from 4:30-7:00pm
- SIGN-UP HERE
- Hope’s Closet: Volunteers help sort clothing donations and restock the store for foster children to shop for their own clothes.
- Monday: 2/13, 4/3 from 3:30-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- SIGN-UP HERE
- YMCA After-School at Creekside: Volunteers help supervise K-2nd graders as they wait to get picked up from school. This includes playing games in the gym, playing on the playground, art activities, and more.
- Monday: 2/27, 4/17 from 3:30-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
- SIGN-UP HERE
- In Center Opportunities: Each Thursday, there is an in-center service opportunity at MidPointe Library. This includes blanket making, preparing tags and assembling Blessing Bags, and much more! Email if you have specific questions for information on what is being done each week
Looking for Virtual Community Service Opportunities?
Email Browyn (browyn@edgeteencenter.com) to receive a list of our various virtual volunteering options with directions as a way to stay connected to giving back and supporting our community while maintaining social distance and from the comfort of your own home. Here is a snapshot of some virtual options:
- Be My Eyes App
- Become CPR certified (online)
- Send holiday cards to military personnel serving overseas
- Make no sew face masks to donate
- And many, many more ways to volunteer and serve!
Need a letterhead to receive credit for your service hours?
Upon service completion, please complete the following steps in order to receive your letterhead:
- Complete our Community Service Survey.
- Email the Community Service Coordinator, Browyn at browyn@edgeteencenter.com to request your letterhead.
**Follow us on our Community Service dedicated social media accounts**
Instagram: @edgecommunityservice
We thank the Community Grants Fund at the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty and the Rotary Club of West Chester/Liberty for their support of the EDGE Community Service Program.