Camp Sherwin has a very busy summer planned and they could use some help!
This is a great opportunity to get service hours for school or to volunteer as a family!
Please click on the events below for all volunteer details.
To volunteer or for questions, please contact Tammy Crawford at (814) 882-5033
Who doesn’t love a GIANT Yard Sale? If you have items to sell, you can bring them and sell them yourself for $10 (table provided by Camp Sherwin), or you can drop and donate clean and sorted items at the Downtown Y, 31 West 10th Street, attn: Tammy Crawford.
Don’t have any thing to sell? We can’t believe there’s not something you must need – that you can only find at a Giant Yard Sale! Load up the minivan and join us – concessions available!
We sure could use the help too . . . labeling, selling, cashing people out etc. Great opportunity for youth and family volunteerism!
To volunteer, reserve a table or with any questions, contact Tammy Crawford at (814) 882-5033.
The Erie Community Blood Bank struggles constantly to get enough donors. They need about 800 donors each week just to meet the need in our region.
Chances are 1 in 3 that a person will need blood in their lifetime. That means you almost certainly love someone who has received blood.
Show your love and consider donating when The Bloodmobile visits:
The Eastside Y on Friday, May 31st from 8am – 12Noon
Please call 899-9622 to sign up for a donation time.
The County Y on Tuesday, June 18th from 10am-5pm
Please call 734-5700 to sign up for a donation time.
The Downtown Y on Monday, July 29th from 8am – 11am
Please call 452-3261 to sign up for a donation time.
Donation Process The donation process takes less than 45 minutes and is a four-step process. You will first fill out a short health history form and be asked to read some educational materials about donating blood. A mini physical- which includes having your blood pressure, pulse, iron and temperature checked by a staff member – will be the next step. The staff member will also go over the donor history card with you at this time. You then move on to the donation itself, this typically takes about 5-7 minutes. When you have finished donating, you will be asked to stay for at least 10 minutes to have a drink and snack.
General Donation Requirements -Must be in general good health -Must weigh at least 100 pounds -No tattoos or piercings from a tattoo parlor within the last year -Must be 17 years of age or older, or 16 years of age with a signed Community Blood Bank parental permission form -Photo ID is required
The County Y in Edinboro is seeking volunteers for the 27th Annual Edinboro Triathalon. Volunteers are needed for a varitey of tasks including water stops, finish line, set-up, registration/t-shirt etc.
To sign-up, volunteers must complete the Volunteer Application and contact Kelly Gheres at 734-5700 or kgheres@ymcaerie.org.
Download event flyer.
Highmark is offering Running 101 again this year, and we’re looking for coaches and assistant coaches to help new runners train for and run their first 5K.
Training starts Monday, July 8 and the goal is to run The QUAD Games 5K on Saturday, September 14.
As a coach or assistant coach, you’ll work with a group of individuals for one hour, one evening each week for 10 weeks at a designated community site in or around Erie. The registration link below will take you to a site that outlines what days and times are needed for each community site.
We’ll provide step-by-step training curriculum, which includes information about general race preparation, physical activity progression, basic nutrition and motivation. No prior coaching experience is required, but you must meet the following criteria to be a coach:
To be an assistant coach, you must have:
At the end of the program, you will receive a special thank you gift: a $100 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Interested? Click here to register for location and time frame of choice.
Questions? Email running101@highmark.com
The Erie Community Blood Bank struggles constantly to get enough donors. They need about 800 donors each week just to meet the need in our region.
Chances are 1 in 3 that a person will need blood in their lifetime. That means you almost certainly love someone who has received blood.
Show your love and consider donating when The Bloodmobile visits The Downtown Y on Monday, April 8th from 8am-11am.
Donation Process
The donation process takes less than 45 minutes and is a four-step process. You will first fill out a short health history form and be asked to read some educational materials about donating blood. A mini physical- which includes having your blood pressure, pulse, iron and temperature checked by a staff member – will be the next step. The staff member will also go over the donor history card with you at this time. You then move on to the donation itself, this typically takes about 5-7 minutes. When you have finished donating, you will be asked to stay for at least 10 minutes to have a drink and snack.
General Donation Requirements
-Must be in general good health
-Must weigh at least 100 pounds
-No tattoos or piercings from a tattoo parlor within the last year
-Must be 17 years of age or older, or 16 years of age with a signed Community Blood Bank parental permission form
-Photo ID is required
YMCA Camp Sherwin hosts its 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 and we want you to be part of the Easter Egg Hunt action!
Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions including kitchen help, children’s games and crafts, egg “hiders”, parking, registration and more!
This is a terrific opportunity for families, scout troops, youth needing to complete service hours or anyone that wants to be part of this fun, family event.
Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities.
Can you imagine spending an entire Erie Winter outside? Well, Camp Sherwin has been doing it for over 100 years! So of course she needs our help to look her best for the first visitors of the Camping Season!
Friday, March 15 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 1-5 pm (Lunch 12:30 – 1)
Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
So if you enjoy (or even if you don’t) working outside, a little light cleaning or a fresh coat of paint, then spend a few hours with us out at Camp Sherwin. Volunteers will receive a Free Night of Camping voucher in appreciation! Contact Sean Amicucci if you’d like to help at 452-3261 ext. 270.
Help us for 4 hours or more and earn a certificate for up to $50.00 off a rental. (Excludes holiday weekends, one per family, two night minimum for weekends. Can’t be combined with other discounts.)
News headlines have been buzzing with word of the critical need for blood at the Community Blood Bank – especially for O-Negative and A-Negative blood types.
The Downtown Y will host the Community Blood Banks Blood Mobile on Monday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Donors must have an appointment by signing up at the Membership Desk. A photo ID is required and donors must be 17 years or older and weigh at least 110 lbs.
All donors will be entered in to win a $25 gift certificate to Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe, a $50 gift certificate to Victor’s at the Bel-Aire and an overnight stay at the Bel-Aire. Odds are about 1 in 60!
The Glenwood Park Y is hosting a stuffed animal drive benefiting the Sunshine Group of Erie through Feb. 11. We welcome the donation of new, clean and gently loved stuffed animals.
Since 1974, the Sunshine Group of Erie has been dedicated to helping the community by distributing thousands of gifts to those in need.
Donations can be made near the Chapel.
