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PEP's services
are free to clients. We rely upon funding from individuals, foundations,
government agencies and corporations to pay our operating expenses and
we rely upon volunteers to provide much of the labor necessary for our
programs.
You
can help PEP by:
- Making
a financial contribution.
- Donating
your time and expertise as a PEP volunteer
or intern.
- Making
an in-kind donation.
- Staying
informed of PEP's activities by joining our mailing
list.
To
make a financial contribution:
Make checks payable to the Parent Enhancement Program and send to 421
NW 4th Street, Suite A, Corvallis, OR 97330. Your donation is tax-deductible
and greatly appreciated!
To
become a volunteer or intern:
No parenting experience is required to volunteer with PEP. Call Amanda
at 541/758-8292 to set up an interview. Applicants are required to obtain
background checks. The following volunteer positions are available:
- Volunteer
Mentors are matched with a PEP family and meet with them regularly for
a period of at least one year.
- Volunteer
Event Staff help set up and take down PEP events.
- Volunteer
Class Leaders lead activities at PEP events. Please contact us if you
have any skill or knowledge you'd like to share! Sewing and crafts experts
are particularly needed.
- Volunteer
Childcare Providers provide structured care for children while parents
attend PEP events. Middle school and high school volunteers are welcome.
- Transportation
Volunteers provide rides for families to PEP events and community appointments.
- Interns
from local colleges receive academic credit while gaining valuable hands-on
experience with a non-profit social service agency.
To
donate items:
Call PEP at 541/758-8292 to arrange for pick-up of your donation. PEP
particularly welcomes the following items, in good condition:
- Parenting videos and books
- Cash donations
- Rental storage unit space
- Maternity clothing
- Baby clothing and items
- HP 8250 printer ink
- HP 3030 printer ink
- Digital camera
- New crib sheets
- Sippy cups
- Packing material
- TV
- Toys
- Mini-van or Passenger Van
- Paper -Colored, Card stock, White
- Picnic paper goods
- Strollers
- Sewing machines
- Sponsor a picnic
- Photo paper
- Fabric
- New toys/ Clothes for Christmas gifts
- Small freezer
- Purple or sage p-chee folders (200)
- Large canvas tote bags (blank, no logos or pictures)
- Flip chart paper
- Bus passes/ tickets
- Adult bikes
- Bike trailers for kids
- Bike seats for on back of adult bikes
- Baby/ kid bike helmets
- Cribs
To
join our mailing list:
Please call PEP or send us an email with your name and address.
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