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...