Volunteer Opportunity: “Help Makenna’s Family”
Organization:
PA Elks Home Service Program
Contact Information (Lancaster County):
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Name: Pam Miller
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Phone: 717‑368‑2324
Home Office Location:
1854 North Center Avenue, Suite 2, Somerset, PA 15501
Project Overview
Title: Help Makenna’s Family
Scope of Work:
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Repair bathroom floor (required for Makenna’s safe discharge)
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Install sliding door (assistance may be needed with the father)
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Yard cleanup and flower bed planting (Makenna enjoys flowers)
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On-site visit planned to finalize project details
Project Logistics
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Location: 159 North Main Street (single-family home), Manheim, PA 17545
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Type: Combination of indoor (bathroom) and outdoor (yardwork) tasks
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Weather Plan: Reschedule or shift outdoor work to the back porch, if needed
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Start Time: 9:00 AM, 2–3‑hour project duration
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Dates Available:
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Friday 9/12/2025
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Saturday 9/13/2025
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Volunteer Details
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Team Size: Minimum 3, maximum 5 volunteers
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Age Requirement: 12+ (an adult must accompany minors)
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Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
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Parking & Access:
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Park in the rear of property
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Enter via the alley
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Volunteers meet the project coordinator at the back entrance
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What to Bring & Wear
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Comfortable clothing (appropriate for indoor and outdoor work)
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Work gloves recommended
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Bring personal gardening tools if available
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For bathroom repair: any small tools you can provide (e.g., wrench, pry bar)
Volunteer Skills Needed
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Carpentry: Basic floor repair and installation experience is helpful
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Gardening: No heavy machinery – basic yard work and planting skills required
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Enthusiasm and willingness to make a meaningful impact in Makenna’s recovery
Have You Worked with Us Before?
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Please indicate if your organization has participated in Week of Caring previously: Yes / No
Thank you for considering this impactful volunteer project! Your time, skills, and compassion will make a real difference in helping Makenna return home safely and beautifully.
Questions?
Reach out to Pam Miller: 717‑368‑2324 | pmiller@paelkshomeservice.org
