CLEARFIELD – Service-based non-profit organizations needing volunteers to help further their mission still have some time to reserve a table spot at the Clearfield County Volunteer Fair.
It’s planned for 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, in the Agricultural Building at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds.
Registration is open through Friday, April 5, 2024. Those who wish to register are asked to contact Mary Beth Geppert at the Children’s Aid Society at 814-765-2686, ex. 202 or marybethg@childaid.org.
Registration is free, said Geppert at Tuesday’s Clearfield County Commissioners’ work session meeting.
She did note that organizations are asked to bring a “substantial” door prize and raffle tickets for their table and offer a chance to win to those in attendance.
Clearfield County non-profit organizations registered for the volunteer fair will have the opportunity to set up information tables outlining the needs of their agency and ways in which volunteers can help, she said.
Attendees will have a chance to learn about these services and the pathways to becoming involved in the community as a volunteer, said Geppert.
To date, organizers have about 30 participating non-profits that represent a wide-range of volunteer needs from helping area youth, families and seniors; bettering local communities; protecting the environment; saving animals and more.
“If you want to volunteer, if you want to help our community, you will find an opportunity,” said Geppert.
Free and open to all members of the public, the volunteer fair is organized by the Children’s Aid Society, Clearfield Revitalization Corp. and Mature Resources Area Agency on Aging.
The commissioners commended Geppert for her willingness to help Clearfield County non-profits connect with those interested in serving their community.
“This will be a great resource—a clearinghouse,” said Commissioner Tim Winters, who then offered a helping hand the day-of the event.
Commissioner John Sobel said often many complain of what communities lack and this would give them an opportunity to get involved and make a difference.
Stromboli Land will also be on-hand for the enjoyment of those in attendance.
In other business, the commissioners:
- reminded residents of the upcoming Primary Election April 23, noting that April 8 is the last day to complete voter registration and or make changes and that April 16 is the last day to apply for an absentee/mail-in ballot.
- encouraged residents to safely observe the April 8 solar eclipse with the appropriate eye protection.