Volunteers ALWAYS Welcome

There are lots of ways to share your time and talent in the Pender-Thurston community. Volunteers are always welcome, and there's never a time like the present to contribute to our own quality of life.

Listed below are just a few.

MAIN STREET THRIFTIQUE

Pender's thrift store is run by volunteers and has so far donated back more than half a million dollars to the community. You may donate items to it via a drop box at the front of the store at 404 Main Street. If you'd like to volunteer to run the store or sort items, fresh helpers are always welcomed.

CALL 402-385-6404

PENDER BETTERMENT GROUP

Born from the spirit of the Jaycees, the BGs are a group of younger adults who provide entertainment throughout the year, including the Friday night of alumni weekend in Pender.

CALL 402-922-9588

PTECFF

The Pender-Thurston Education & Community Foundation Fund is an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation. If you're looking to give of your time, talent or treasure, this is where you belong.

CALL 402-615-1082

Pender-Thurston Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce is comprised of volunteers who work at Pender and Thurston businesses. The input of all members — who do not need to be business owners — provides a strong foundation for local networking.

CALL 402-640-0936

VOLUNTEERS IMPROVING PENDER

Volunteers Improving Pender (VIP) is an organization made up of organizations. In other words, this is a group of people who are already volunteering with any of the other groups in the community. They meet at least quarterly — and sometimes more frequently.

CALL 402-385-4614

PENDER SUMMER REC

The local summer rec program provides opportunities for area children to participate in summer baseball and softball programs, as well as improving the many fields available for competition and practice.

CALL 402-922-0537

4-H

There are numerous 4-H clubs in the Pender-Thurston area. Contact at the University of Nebraska Extension office in Pender to find one that might best suit your child or to get involved.

CALL 402-385-6041

Pender Booster Club

The Pender Booster Club supports the local public school system with events that help students grow in their athletic and fine arts pursuits, along with fundraising that enhances their experiences.

CALL 402-922-1073