Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are now available!
Volunteer opportunities are available for recurring volunteer interactions or occasional group or individual projects. These opportunities exist for volunteers to engage with our professional employees and enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Community Homes – Light landscaping and general maintenance of property. Duties would vary depending on the needs of the community home but may include mulching, raking, planting, hedge trimming, painting, and general repairs.
- Vocational Services – Assist workers in learning new skills, i.e., stapling, taping, etc., or detecting errors in work. Helping to cover lunch/break duties and possibly teaching “free time” activities during breaks. Reviewing rules in small groups with workers and discussing work-related practices.
- Community Participation Supports – To assist program participants in small group activities. If a group is interested, they could prepare a group activity for special occasions, holiday, etc.
Persons interested in volunteering should contact Jessica Penchard at jpenchard@proberco.org or at 610.372.4637, ext. 103.
Board of Directors
The governing body of the Corporation, meets the third Wednesday of every other month beginning in January at 8:00 a.m. Elections of Board positions are held in November. Directors are elected to serve a two-year term and can serve up to three consecutive two-year terms.
Advisory Committees
Finance Committee – This committee reviews the overall fiscal operations of the Corporation, including but not limited to budgets, employee compensation, major purchases, retirement plan information, and income and expense comparisons. Four to five meetings take place during the calendar year.
Governance Committee – This committee is responsible to provide leadership to the Board of Directors in meeting public relations and fund raising goals, establishing an annual development plan, encouraging financial support, and assisting with community fund raising activities. Quarterly meetings are scheduled each year.
Golf Committee – A subgroup of Development, the golf committee meets monthly from January to June to secure sponsorships and raffle items and execute planning for the Corporation’s annual tournament held the last Monday in July at Moselem Springs Golf Club.
Harmony Walk Committee – The Harmony Walk Committee is relatively new to the organization and oversees the planning and coordination of a walkathon for the benefit of ProBerco. The role of the committee is to secure sponsorships, walker registration, and to promote the event.
Personnel Committee – This committee meets quarterly to review issues relative to the Corporation’s personnel activities and procedures. Meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis.
Property Committee – This committee discusses facility and property issues including ProBerco buildings/equipment; safety precautions; and advises the Board of Directors on issues related to property matters. Meetings are scheduled quarterly.
Development Committee – This committee is responsible to provide leadership to the Board of Directors in meeting public relations and fund raising goals, establishing an annual development plan, encouraging financial support, and assisting with community fund raising activities. Quarterly meetings are scheduled each year.