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Past, Present and FutureVolunteers Needed: Fit Your SpecialInterests and Skills to a CommunityOrganization that GivesLibraries, humane leagues, fire stations, theater groups, concert promoters –these are just a few of the organizations that need volunteers to help them carry outtheir missions. Everyone we’ve talked to at ShowcaseNow agrees that the perfectvolunteer job is out there for everyone with time on their hands, but the needs,skills and terms should be matched carefully with the opportunity to be of help.Most organizations ask volunteers to fill out an “application” and in some cases,those documents are simply used to find out what skills the applicant possessesand how best they can be of help.Volunteer jobs often lead to paid positions and even when a job is offered tosomeone not able or willing, the sense of being needed is worth all the efforts.Here’s what a spokesperson for one theater group said as she talked about thecritical need for people who have time and skills:The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center recruits volunteers to fulfill a varietyof needs including ushering, greeting, concessions and merchandise sales, andtrained bartenders. We currently have 150 active volunteers and would like tohave about 170 for the time being. Volunteers staff events at all times of the dayand evenings, but the work is often on week nights. Our main focus is on ensuringthat our patrons are greeted warmly and that their experience at a performanceor film is professional and first rate.We also need people for front desk/reception work in the office with the staff.People who have phone and computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) are welcometo apply. They work 3-4 hr shifts once a week, Monday – Friday. They might docopying, mailings or one of many other chores. Volunteers who particularly enjoyrock-type concerts, it was noted, might want to apply specifically to help staffCapLive (see caplivemusic.com for more details on the types of shows.)E-mail volunteercoord@strandcapitol.org for an application. An applicationis also downloadable from our web site, strandcapitol.org. All applicants areinterviewed and receive training appropriate for their position. Theater volunteersmust understand safety, evacuation and how to react to an emergency situation.If you have some free time and would like to help out an organization near you,ask around and find out what’s available. Friends and neighbors are usually veryhelpful in pointing potential “angels” to the right place.Farmers Markets At Their PeakThe many Farmers Markets in southcentral Pennsylvania are stocked with local,farm-fresh produce. This scene was captured on a hot Saturday afternoon at theWest Shore Farmers Market in Lemoyne.22nd - HARRISBURGOver 31 GalleriesGallery WalkSunday, September 1211am - 6pmFree Admission • www.artassocofhbg.com4 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6