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Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of what we do at B.E.S.T.

Below you will find a list of volunteer opportunities that are typically available. If you find one of interest, complete the application form below.

Volunteer Opportunities Available

  • Gardening and Landscaping
    Gardening and Landscaping

    We can always use assistance with weeding, planting, and caring for our curbside gardens, pocket parks, and pocket orchards.

  • Neighborhood Cleanups
    Neighborhood Cleanups

    Help us keep litter and pollution out of our Lake (which provides the drinking water for 11 million people!) and out of walkways, bikeways, and streets so that everyone is safe!

  • Interns
    Interns

    Our interns earn college credit while learning more about neighborhood revitalization as they provide our neighbors with information about available programs and with assistance on completing grant applications.

  • Upkeep
    Upkeep

    Attractive split-rail fencing is one of our signature placemaking activities. That fencing does need to be painted, though, and we always welcome volunteers who like to paint.

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B.E.S.T. makes Erie Better!

Beautification. Walkability. Home Repair. Increased exterior lighting. Public art. Food access. Connecting neighbors to available resources. 

Every dollar spent at B.E.S.T. helps increase property values, enhance safety, and continues to make the Historic East Bayfront a safe, affordable, and vibrant place to call home.  

We're where Erie began and where Erie is heading. Help us continue making Erie better. 

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Number of Volunteers this Year

    353

  • Volunteer Hours

    1703

  • Dollars Raised

    $27,850

  • Number of Individual Donors this year

    79

  • Pounds of litter removed from the neighborhood

    900.61

  • Trees Planted

    22

  • Total Grants Awarded to Home Owners

    21

  • Length of replaced sidewalks

    708.60 feet

Thank you to our generous sponsors, partners, and collaborators.

  • Erie Insurance
    Erie Insurance

    Erie Insurance

  • UPMC Health Plan

    UPMC Health PlanUPMC Health Plan

  • Northwest Bank
  • Marquette Savings Bank
    Marquette Savings Bank

    Marquette Savings Bank

  • KnoxLaw
  • Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
    Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
  • PA DCED
    PA DCED
  • Infinite Erie
    Infinite Erie

    Infinite Erie

  • Erie Community Foundation
  • NonProfit Partnership
  • Port Authority
    Port Authority

    Port Authority of Erie

  • Groundwork Erie
    Groundwork Erie

    Groundwork Erie

  • Mercyhurst University
    Mercyhurst University

    Mercyhurst University

  • Our West Bayfront
  • Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie
    Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie

    Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie

  • Erie Land Bank
    Erie Land Bank

    Erie Land Bank

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