Volunteers Needed for State Park
Service Project This Saturday
Members of Christian Youth Corps, Inc. (CYC) based out of Delevan, NY, Allegany Nordic, and BonaResponds from St. Bonaventure University are seeking volunteers to assist with a local service project at Allegany State Park this Saturday. The groups will be working pro bono to help clean up trails and improve buildings and camp sites throughout the Quaker Lake area.
Jim Mahar, faculty leader of BonaResponds indicated; “We really need local help in getting this done. Our students are wrapping up the semester with final exams, papers and presentations coming due, so turnout will likely be down on our end. CYC has a great group of kids that will be there, but we still need help to manage some of the larger projects.”
CYC completed a similar work weekend last year at the park with projects ranging from cleaning brush off of trails, to power washing cabin roofs of moss and debris.
“The kids do a great job and really benefit from the time spent working with others. Unfortunately, they can’t do it all and rely on the generosity of others to come out and serve with them.” said Pete Andrews, CYC Director.
With recent state budget shortfalls, volunteer efforts have become even more important in working to keep the state park open and available for use by local communities including Bradford, Olean and Salamanca.
Those interested in volunteering can contact BonaResponds by emailing bonaresponds@sbu.edu or by calling 585-376-0231. Transportation from the SBU campus is available on a limited basis. Volunteers are welcome to come and help for all or a portion of the day.
Jim Mahar, faculty leader of BonaResponds indicated; “We really need local help in getting this done. Our students are wrapping up the semester with final exams, papers and presentations coming due, so turnout will likely be down on our end. CYC has a great group of kids that will be there, but we still need help to manage some of the larger projects.”
CYC completed a similar work weekend last year at the park with projects ranging from cleaning brush off of trails, to power washing cabin roofs of moss and debris.
“The kids do a great job and really benefit from the time spent working with others. Unfortunately, they can’t do it all and rely on the generosity of others to come out and serve with them.” said Pete Andrews, CYC Director.
With recent state budget shortfalls, volunteer efforts have become even more important in working to keep the state park open and available for use by local communities including Bradford, Olean and Salamanca.
Those interested in volunteering can contact BonaResponds by emailing bonaresponds@sbu.edu or by calling 585-376-0231. Transportation from the SBU campus is available on a limited basis. Volunteers are welcome to come and help for all or a portion of the day.
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