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Why Holiday Volunteering Is the Ultimate Gift You Can Give—To Others and Yourself

This holiday season, why not give the gift that keeps on giving-volunteering! Whether it's spreading joy, building community, or creating lasting memories with family and friends, volunteering offers more than just a feel-good moment. It strengthens bonds, teaches empathy, and gives you a fresh perspective on what really matters. In this blog post, we explore why holiday volunteering is the ultimate way to spread cheer, plus the surprising benefits it brings to your mental health, gratitude, and personal growth. So, grab your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let's make this season about giving back in the best way possible!

Volunteer This Summer!

Holiday Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

Volunteer at the One World Festival on November 17!

Volunteer for Week of Caring: Monday, September 11-Saturday, September 16

Volunteers Needed for 12th Annual Back to School Event

Serve the Community as a Volunteer Usher with the Lancaster Barnstormers

Volunteer Now!

United Way of Lancaster County's Get Connected volunteer portal provides volunteer opportunities from around Lancaster County, including direct service, skills-based service and nonprofit board service. New opportunities are added all the time, so be sure to check back regularly to see opportunities to get involved in our community. In addition, you can sign up through our Get Connected site to receive updates as new volunteer needs are added.

Planning underway for back-to-school giveaway event at stadium; volunteers needed

For the past decade, a dedicated team of community members, led by state Rep. Mike Sturla, has spent months planning an event in Lancaster City to ensure that students are returning to school ready to succeed. Countless hours go toward collecting donations, sorting materials, stuffing backpacks and recruiting thousands of students to attend.

Volunteer at Barnstormers games to earn donation for community programs

The crack of the bat and the cheer of the crowd signify the start of another season of baseball in Lancaster County. Many of us have fond memories of spending time with friends and family at Barnstormers games, eating kettle corn and visiting with Cylo. But a new partnership is giving Lancaster County residents another reason to look forward to visiting Clipper Magazine Stadium.

Volunteers needed to assist seniors with Medicare options

One local organization recruiting volunteers is the Lancaster County Office of Aging Apprise Program. The Apprise program exists for the purpose of providing unbiased assistance to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries as they navigate the often-confusing Medicare system. There are many options, and various types of insurance available.

Looking Forward

This year has been tough: for those who have lost someone, for those whose own mental or physical health have suffered, for those who have been in and out of furlough, for those who have lost work, for our young people, for new families, for our older communities, for all of us. Like everyone else, I am glad to see the end of 2020, but there have been some notable positives from this year.