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Local Volunteer Opportunities

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Mentor a child through homework, games and friendship through the SMART program. 
Time: Various
Contact: bbbs@gettysburg.edu

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Partnerships for Sustainability

Volunteers address sustainability issues such as climate justice, land and resource conservation, and pollution through policy advocacy and direct action.
Time: various
Contact: Cameron (mcinca01)

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Campus Kitchen

Repackage donated food into nutritious meals and deliver them to members of the community. 
Time: various
Contact: campuskitchen@gettysburg.edu

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Adult ESL Classes

Assist adults in conversation, activities and worksheets to improve their English skills. 
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm at Gettysburg College 
Contact: Miriam (garcmi01) and Cristian (rivecr01)

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Casa Swimming

Support the swim instructor to teach children in grades K-12 how to improve swimming skills. 
Time: Six Sundays 3-4:30pm at Gettysburg College Swimming Pool 
Contact: Kim (esquki01) 

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Vida Charter School

Assist children K-6 with educational activities. 
Time: Various Times  
Contact: Mason (mcfama02)

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LIU Compass Program

Assist high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop life skills as they work at the Campus Kitchen, Painted Turtle Farm, and other campus departments. 
Contact: Erin (duffer01)

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21st CCLC Program

Tutor a child. Help with homework, play games, exchange English and Spanish skills. 
Time: Mon-Fri, 3:15-5:15pm 
Contact: Gc_21ccls@getysburg.edu.

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Project Gettysburg-León

Volunteer for special events like Salsa on the Square and the annual PGL Fiesta and Auction. Promote our sister city relationship.

Time: Various
Contact: Sebastian (chavse01)

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SCCAP: Support Circles

Provide friendship and care to children during the Support Circles weekly meeting, which aims to move families out of poverty. 
Time: Wednesdays 5:30pm-8pm (dinner is included) 
Contact: James (millja09)

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College Prep Program

College access support for 9th-12th graders from local high schools.
Time: Various
Contact: Amanda (micam01)

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Painted Turtle Farm

Assist community gardeners with garden upkeep, planting and harvesting. Find out more at www.gettysburg.edu/ptf 
Time: various 
Contact: farm@gettysburg.edu

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Migrant Education Literacy Program

Support migrant families through literacy and STEM activities.
Time: various
Contact: Kylee (galvky01)

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Casa de la Cultura Special Projects

Promote and support activities & events of Casa de la Cultura. More at www.casagettysburg.org
Time: various
Contact: Kylee (galvky01)

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SCCAP: Food Pantry/Gleaning

Support activities that serve to reduce food loss and increase food security in our community
Time: various
Contact: Edenly (garced01)

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