The historic Pearl S. Buck house in Hilltown, Bucks County. (Credit: Pearl S. Buck International)
First orientation of the year scheduled for March 20
Monthly volunteer orientations are set to begin again in March at the historic Pearl S. Buck Estate, with a range of volunteer opportunities that offer many ways to make a difference in the local community.
The first orientation session will be held on March 20 at 1 p.m. at Pearl S. Buck International at 520 Dublin Road, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to advance the humanitarian, cross-cultural, and educational mission and impact of Pearl S. Buck International, said a Pearl S. Buck International press release.
The session includes learning more about the mission of Pearl S. Buck International, touring the National Historic Landmark museum and property, and discovering how to share special talents with a nonprofit organization that has a six decade-long legacy of bridging cultures and changing lives in the community and across the globe.
Volunteers at Pearl S. Buck International choose from tasks as varied as serving as a tour docent or facilitator for visitors to the historic house museum, helping with the archival collection, working in the Gift Shop, processing letters from sponsored children, or assisting with special events such as the annual Juried Craft Show or Festival of Trees.
Volunteers are also invited to bring their special talents to the organization, which has resulted in many wonderful projects such as a public quilt show, book discussion groups, a Pearl Buck play, a photographic book of the Pearl S. Buck House, speaking opportunities, and more, said the release.
To register for the volunteer orientation session, call 215-249-0100 x110. Seniors, adults, college and high school students are welcome. The entire orientation schedule as well as additional information about volunteering with Pearl S. Buck International can be found at https://pearlsbuck.org/support-us/volunteer/.
Pearl S. Buck International® provides opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, builds better lives for children around the globe and promotes the legacy of its founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark Home.
