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Why should I engage in community service?

Research shows that community service has a variety of positive effects on college students, including enhanced civic responsibility, increased academic development, better GPAs, and heightened aspirations for advanced degrees. Students who participate in community service tended to spend more time studying, had greater contact with faculty members, increased social self-confidence, and enhanced leadership ability. (Journal of College Student Development, May/June 1998)

People volunteer for a whole host of reasons. They may get involved to explore various social issues and work for positive change in their community. Or, they might volunteer to complete a course requirement, to look for professional experiences, or to add experience to a resume or graduate school application. Regardless of the initial motivation, many find that community service work is something that makes a difference in their own lives, as well as in the lives of others.

 

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Featured Opportunity

Community Food Pantry of Marietta

First Congregational Church
318 Front Street
Marietta, OH 45750

The Marietta Community Food Pantry provides people residing in the Marietta area (including Reno, Devola, etc.) with an emergency supply of food in times of need.  The Pantry is supported by local churches, civic organizations, businesses, schools, and individuals.

 

How can I volunteer?

• Help with stocking shelves and packing up boxes of food
• Help with unloading food deliveries (2nd Thursday of each month)
• Coordinate a food drive to increase the food supply
• Create a fund raising campaign to support the Pantry
  
  

Length of time

Volunteers are needed regularly throughout the year, with Thanksgiving and Christmas being the busiest times of year.  The end of each month is generally busier and more help is needed, while the first week of each month requires fewer volunteers.

Hours are 10-2 (Mon-Thurs)

 

Number of Volunteers Needed

Up to 3 volunteers are needed per day (Mon-Thurs)
Special projects are available on an as needed basis

 

Contact

Scott Britton, Director
740-373-5741
pantry-congucc@sbcglobal.net

 

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