February is drawing to a close, and spring is just around the corner (hopefully.) This week’s Volunteer Round-up features opportunities for giving back in the great outdoors.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking for able-bodied volunteers to participate in this year’s Great American Cleanup.
The cleanup will run from March 1 though May 31.
Last year, more than 159,000 volunteers collected 7 million pounds of trash from 13,140 miles of roads, trails and shorelines, reported the Department of Transportation.
“Cleanup events like this have been a great success in improving the quality of life for Pennsylvanians by creating cleaner roadsides and communities,” said Transportation Secretary Barry Schoch, in a news release. “Many dedicated residents return year after year to show their support, and I encourage more Pennsylvanians to show pride in our state through these great opportunities.”
Gloves and tools will be provided.
Interested volunteers should go to www.gacofpa.org.
Eat, Run, Donate
Registration is currently open for the the Stanganelli’s Pepperoni Ball Jog ‘n Hog on June 16.
What is this unique race, you ask? Well, runners jog 2 miles in Presque Isle State Park, eat 6 pepperoni balls and then run (or waddle) back to where they started.
Warning: This race is only for the gastronomically brave.
Register before May 9 for $30. From May 10 to 31, registration is $35. It is $40 from June 1 to 13.
The Jog ‘n Hog supports the Community Blood Bank.
Want to learn more? They have this fun video:
Edinboro University is hosting first annual MDA Muscle Walk on March 31.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteers to help out with these tasks:
- Registration
- Food / Commissary
- Chinese Auction
- Activities (Handing out ballons, facepainting, etc…)
To get involved, call (814) 833-0131.
**Note the date of the Jog ‘n Hog has been changed from June 15 to June 16.
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Suggestions are always welcome. Shoot me an email at catherine.cloutier@timesnews.com.
Graphic from Clker
I think Great American Cleanup it’s a great program and i would be happy to participate to this event. It’s only our duty to improve the quality of life. So…see you there!
Please note, the Erie Jog ‘n Hog had to change the date/time from Friday, June 15 at 6:30pm to Saturday, June 16 at 8:30am. Please visit jognhog.com for all info!