Youth are still needed for the 2025-26 Essentials Committee Food insecurity is on the rise in our community, and youth have the power to do something about it . Youth in 6th-12th grades are needed to join the Hands4Hope Essentials Committee . This year-long Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Hands4Hope Placerville Youth Center to plan their projects, and on the third Thursday of each month, a rotation of Committee participants directly serve those in n

Join the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference team as our Outreach Coordinator. The Hands4Hope Outreach Coordinator provides youth with rich learning experiences that address human and community needs through Hands4Hope's Outreach Program. The Outreach Coordinator works directly with Hands4Hope youth and adult volunteers to oversee Outreach Opportunities and Events, and empowers youth to grow as leaders and civic minded citizens. This position is 20-25 hours/week, and offer

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Doug Veerkamp General Engineering is a mid-sized family owned and operated construction company specializing in excavation, grading, paving, underground utilities, rockery walls and trucking. Over its 40 years in business, DVGE has grown from a small operation to one of the largest employers in El Dorado County, always prioritizing quality work, honesty and integrity. Each year, the Veerkamps bring holiday cheer to historic Main Street Placerville by offering festive hayrides

If you've been paying attention to Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference social media posts and stories over the last few years, you've certainly seen Jacob and Kalen Wylie. These two current juniors at Ponderosa High School have spent a lot of their time participating with Hands4Hope in numerous ways, from their on-campus Hands4Hope Clubs to after-school Committees, and plenty of Outreach opportunities as well. Jacob, who has been participating for 6 years, has more than 37