PROGRAMS
Community Service: Teens will complete various service projects onsite and offsite under the supervision of EDGE Community Service Coordinator. Projects include: Reach Out Lakota, PAWS Adoption Center, Hamilton Urban Garden Systems, Hope’s Closet, Bicycle Recycle, Clutter2Care, Hope House Mission, Blessing Bags, Meals on Wheels and others.
Fridays, Food Trucks & Futures: This unique life skills series is offered in both the fall and spring semesters. Teens will hear from presenters regarding job readiness, financial planning, housing, career pathways, buying their first car and more. At the end of each presentation teens are invited to a meal of a local food truck on site.
Lakota YMCA: Staff will lead fun large group activities and games monthly to get teens active and embracing the art of play.
Magnified Giving: Teens will learn the value of philanthropy, community building and impact, volunteerism and more through small group work and leadership development.
Mental Health Break Out Groups: Teens will be able to meet with Cassie, a licensed counselor from Focus On Youth, our mental health provider. Teens will engage in large group discussions to learn skills and discuss how to cope with different aspects of their lives. Topics will vary from anxiety, grief, coming from blended families, depression, eating disorders, and relationships. Teens that have signed a Focus On Youth release form, can also sign up for time slots to have one on one discussions with Cassie.
Mental Health Individual Counseling: Teens may seek out individual counseling with Cassie, a licensed counselor from Focus On Youth, our mental health provider. (An additional consent form is necessary for individual counseling, this form is included in our registration packet).
MidPointe Library: Specialized monthly programming from MidPointe Library Liberty staff such as the creative arts, STEM activities and group gaming.
Post High School Planning: Adult volunteers/staff as well as visits from post-secondary representatives will help answer next step life questions and provide guidance for teens after graduation through a variety of avenues depending on the individual needs of each teen.
Tutoring: Adult volunteers/staff will be available daily for tutoring and homework help
Yoga & Wellness: Health + Life Coach, Lindsey Bonadonna, facilitates open, safe, respectful conversations and body mindfulness activities monthly to promote authenticity and actionable growth among teens.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Nearly every day after school 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
Community Service Opportunities?
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
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- SPECIAL EVENT
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- 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!
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- Building takes place at EDGE@East on Tuesday February 7th from 3:30-5:50pm
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- 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!
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- The sculpture will be on display from February 14th-28th. More info on the contest here!
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- 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.
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- Wednesday: 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, 4/26 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
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- Please wear appropriate clothing for a garden. Check email in case of cancellation or rescheduling due to weather
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- Wednesday: 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, 4/26 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Wednesday: 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19 from 3:30pm-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Wednesday: 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3 from 3:30-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
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- 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.
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- 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
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- Wednesday: 2/8, 3/8, 4/12 from 3:30-6:30pm (this includes drive time, service time is 2 hours)
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- 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
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- 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
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 Rotary Club of West Chester/Liberty for their support of the EDGE Community Service Program.
