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The Arc of Chester County is closely monitoring the changing and evolving information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are working around the clock to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those we serve in The Arc community. Our Program Directors are working closely with their teams to continue offering the uninterrupted services and assistance our population relies on, especially those with disabilities. We are following the directives issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), local health departments, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Arc will continue monitoring advisories and government directives as they relate to the pandemic and keep you posted of any changes. Stay safe and be well.

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Please note: There are no volunteer opportunities available at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arc of Chester County will continue monitoring advisories and government directives as they relate to the pandemic and keep you posted of any volunteer opportunity changes. Stay safe and be well.

Whether you’re looking for an ongoing, year-round volunteer opportunity for yourself or a one-day opportunity for a group, The Arc of Chester County has a fit for you. Our current opportunities include the following:

Children’s Early Learning Services & Preschool Program
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Children’s Early Learning Services & Preschool Program

Program: Children’s Early Learning Services & Preschool Program seeks volunteers under the guidance of skilled staff and therapists, to assist children with and without disabilities, ages 2 to age 5, with community outings, activities, and general school routines. Volunteers will assist teachers and students on a weekly basis at The Arc’s preschool building location on Lawrence Drive in West Chester. Pennsylvania clearances are required. For more information contact 610 696-8090 ext. 217.
ABBLE Classroom Assistants
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ABBLE Classroom Assistants

Please note: ABBLE program volunteer opportunities are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers are needed to provide support to the ABBLE program, a classroom-based program for two-year-olds with autism located in West Chester. Availability most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Pennsylvania Clearances are required. For more information, call 610-696-8090 ext. 217.
Advocacy Program Volunteers
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Advocacy Program Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help advocacy programs in a variety of capacities. Many of these tasks can be completed at home with the option of working from The Arc’s West Chester office. Opportunities include updating a monthly e-newsletter and assisting with its distribution and serving as a special education advocate.

For more information, call Kim Booz at 610-696-8090 ext. 234.
Special Events and Fundraising
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Special Events and Fundraising

The Development and Community Relations Committee seeks volunteers to support special events held by The Arc of Chester County throughout the year. Events include the annual Achievement Walk, 5K Run and Fun Day held in April, Breakfast with Santa held the first Saturday in December, and other events held throughout the year. These can be a one-day volunteer opportunity or event committee. For more information, contact Kelli Martino 610-696-8090, ext. 210.
Administrative Support
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Administrative Support

Administrative support opportunities are available in one to two hour sessions or as needed during flexible daytime hours between 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM to support large mailing preparations: addressing, stuffing and stamping envelopes, filing, internet research and database updates, and miscellaneous office support. For more information call Lisa Harner at 610-696-8090 ext. 254.
Committee and Board Members
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Committee and Board Members

The Arc has numerous committees that need the expertise of volunteers from the community. Committees meet during night or daytime hours convenient to the members. Some areas of need include people with human resources skills, accountants and financial analysts, and marketers or fundraisers just to name a few.

Our Board of Directors is responsible for the governance of the organization and is comprised of community members who are invested in supporting our mission.

For more information, email The Arc of Chester County at info@arcofchestercounty.org

Interested in volunteering with The Arc of Chester County? Please read our Volunteer Policy here and you can click here to print the Volunteer Application form. Please return your completed Volunteer Application to the appropriate person listed in the boxes above. Thank you.