Working with alpacas is helping Alexis build skills and confidence for a future with animals. Alexis Boddiford grew up helping on her parents’ farm, cleaning stalls and caring for mares and their newborn foals. From horses to guinea pigs, animals have always been part of her life. [caption id="attachment_16365"...
Volunteers at Penn-Mar are giving their time, energy, and heart to others in the community. April is National Volunteer Month, and the spirit of generosity is alive and well at Penn-Mar. Over the years, Penn-Mar has received support from families, individuals, and small businesses who have generously shared their time, talent, and resources. Many corporate volunteer teams also offer hands-on assistance with landscaping...
An updated volunteer model provides a shared experience for people with IDD and corporate volunteers. [caption id="attachment_14420" align="alignright" width="300"] A group of people supported from Penn-Mar, DSPs, and Kelly Benefits employees pose together at First Fruits Farm.[/caption] On a gorgeous fall day, corporate volunteers from Kelly Benefits...
“It energizes me and brings meaning to my life.”[caption id="attachment_14112" align="alignright" width="300"] Angie Shaffer[/caption]Angela “Angie” Shaffer first joined Penn-Mar in 2012 as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). She spent two years working in a residential setting before moving over to the Day Program where she...