Lancaster County Chooses Love

Available Dates:

• Monday, September 14, 2026
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Lancaster County Chooses Love
104–106 E. Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543

Project Description

Join Lancaster County Chooses Love for a hands-on volunteer opportunity supporting two important community projects: refreshing the clothing closet and updating the library database and displays.

Clothing Closet Refresh:
Volunteers will help transition the clothing closet from summer to winter items by sorting, folding, organizing, and reorganizing clothing throughout the closet and basement storage areas.

Library Database & Display Update:
Volunteers interested in library support can assist with entering books into the database, shelving books by genre and category, and reviewing inventory by comparing books to the database spreadsheet to identify duplicate or missing entries.

Volunteers may choose the area that best matches their interests and skills.

Volunteer Details

Number of Volunteers Needed:

• Clothing Closet: 5–6 volunteers each day
• Library Project: Up to 5 volunteers each day
• Maximum Team Size: 11 volunteers

Project Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Minimum Age:

• Ages 12+ with a parent/guardian
• Ages 18+ may participate independently

Volunteer Requirements

• Volunteers should be comfortable with sorting, organizing, and light lifting tasks.
• For the library project, basic computer skills and comfort using online forms and spreadsheets are helpful.
• No special experience is required. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome.

What to Wear

Please wear:

• Comfortable clothing
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes

Please avoid:

• Open-toed shoes
• High heels

Volunteers may be moving boxes, carrying totes, and navigating stairs during the project.

Accessibility and Parking Information

Parking Options:

• Metered street parking is available on E. Main Street.
• Free street parking is available after 6:00 PM and on Sundays.
• Free on-street parking is available south of Juniper Lane on S. Cedar Street.
• Free off-street parking is available on North Water Street.

Lancaster County Chooses Love is also conveniently located along a bus route with a stop on E. Main Street.

Volunteer Check-In Process

Volunteers should enter through the main entrance located on the side of the building. A staff member or regular volunteer will greet participants upon arrival.

Weather Plan

This project is indoors and will only be cancelled in the event of flooding, tornado warnings, or severe weather conditions that would make travel unsafe.

About Lancaster County Chooses Love

Lancaster County Chooses Love works to support individuals and families through community programs, resources, and services that promote kindness, connection, and support.

Project Contact:
Jessica Purdy
Email: Jessica@lancasterchooseslove.org
Phone: 814-270-1802

Join Lancaster County Chooses Love during Week of Caring and help create a more organized, welcoming space for community members who rely on these important resources.