National Volunteer Week
Submitted By Paula Driscoll,
PYW Program Director
Zach Powers, PYW Executive Director
This year America
celebrates “National Volunteer Week” April 18– 24, 2010. The Pittsfield
Youth Workshop (PYW) would like to extend an enormous “THANK YOU!” to
everyone who has volunteered their time this past year.
Volunteers who donate
their time at PYW involve youth in specific projects and help them
develop new skills. They enjoy spending time with youth and have an
appreciation for the issues facing today’s young people. At the present
time we have volunteers who assist in the kitchen, during Cooking Club
and at “Family Night” dinners. Others are here to teach arts and crafts,
teach new and old board games, and help maintain the building. During
the year volunteers also assist with various events such as Old Home
Day, Balloon Rally, and our Fiddle Contest which will be held Friday,
May 21st this year.
Currently we have adult
volunteers from our community, surrounding communities and both the
Elementary and Middle High schools. We also have an outstanding Board of
Directors who not only spend countless hours making sure everything runs
smoothly at PYW but are always willing to spend time with the youth
during Drop-In hours, or to cover for us, so we can take needed time
off.
We welcome volunteers
with a broad range of skills who can assist during Drop-In hours, Monday
through Friday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM during the school year and during
summer vacation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00 PM – 6:00
PM and chaperones for various trips and special events are also needed.
If you do not want to volunteer time with the youth but still want to
help, you might consider volunteering on the Board of Directors or
making a donation.
Helping just one child
will make a big difference not only in your life, but theirs as well.
Join us in supporting the youth of Pittsfield. Please call 435-8272 or
email us at
[email protected]. Drop by when you’re in the
neighborhood and see what people who care can accomplish.