Ways to Get Involved
Every role matters. Some people prepare meals. Some mentor guests. Some make introductions, write checks, clean streets, or volunteer at events. Together, those acts become a community's response.
Whether you can give a few hours each month or serve regularly, there is a place for you at Pottstown Beacon of Hope. Volunteers strengthen our programs, support our guests, and join a community-wide effort to build a stronger Pottstown.
Help create a welcoming environment by greeting guests, assisting with check-in, preparing spaces, and supporting seasonal shelter operations. Hospitality is often the first step in helping someone feel seen, respected, and safe.
Prepare and serve meals, organize donated items, assemble welcome kits, assist with laundry, or help with seasonal projects that keep our programs running smoothly.
Professional skills are always needed. Whether your expertise is in photography, gardening, construction, finance, technology, communications, teaching, mentoring, or another area, your talents can strengthen our mission and expand our impact.
Faith communities have been integral to Pottstown Beacon of Hope from the beginning. Every day, congregations and people of faith sustain our work through volunteers, meals, financial support, prayer, advocacy, and relationships. Interested in getting your faith community involved? Let us know.
Put Your Business to Work for Pottstown
Local businesses have an important role to play in helping build lasting stability. Partner with Pottstown Beacon of Hope by creating employment opportunities, engaging your team in service, or sharing the experience and expertise that can help someone move forward.
A good job can be one of the most important steps toward stability. Workforce partners consider qualified PBOH guests and clients for open positions, and work with our team to help employees succeed and remain employed.
Volunteer partners put their teams to work in practical ways, from preparing and serving meals and cleaning neighborhood streets to providing transportation and helping guests obtain identification and other essential documents.
Mentor partners build relationships with guests, sharing their experience and connections to strengthen life and career skills, expand professional networks, prepare for employment, and navigate the path toward greater independence.
Our work is strengthened every day by organizations that share their expertise, resources, and relationships. We are grateful for the service providers, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, schools, government agencies, and community groups working alongside us to help our neighbors move toward greater stability.
Interested in exploring how your organization could partner with PBOH?
PBoH is proud to partner with the Borough of Pottstown and other community organizations in the Adopt A Street program.
When
The 2nd Saturday of each month - weather permitting. Weather alternate is Sunday. If there are any weather issues, we will notify those who have signed up via email.
Where
Starting at Parry Place and W. High Street and leading to our new 24/7 location at 601 W. High Street. We will meet at 601 W. High Street (cross street Glasgow).
How
Sign up via our volunteer form. All needed supplies - gloves, pickers, bags, and safety vests will be provided. We look forward to working together to keep our designated street clean!
Be a Beacon
Join us in building hope and helping neighbors move toward lasting stability.