Needs From: United Way of Lancaster County

Do you enjoy being outdoors and helping things grow? We’re looking for volunteers to help with light weeding and basic grounds upkeep around our Radar Park property.
Create your schedule -We simply ask for a minimum of 4 hours per week, anytime between March and December—you choose the days and times that work best for you!
This is a great way to enjoy some fresh air, get your hands in the soil, and help keep our park looking welcoming and well-cared for.

Dramability Works allows participants ages 22-40 with disabilities to come together to engage in theater games, activities, and preparation for a final performance in the spring. Volunteers act alongside the participants and assist, as needed, so that everyone can participate to their full potential. Volunteers must be 14 years of age and older. 

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our team of dedicated volunteers at the YMCA Emergency Shelter, where we provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness.

We’re seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers to assist with essential morning operations that help guests transition out of the shelter and start their day with dignity.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Wake-Up Support (6:00 AM): Gently wake guests in a calm, caring manner to help them prepare for the day ahead.

Guest Departures (6:00–7:00 AM): Assist guests with gathering belongings, encourage timely departures, and offer support as needed.

Morning Clean-Up (6:00–7:00 AM): Help with light cleaning and resetting the space to ensure the shelter remains clean and welcoming.

Preferred Shift Commitment:

Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Volunteers able to assist with both morning and evening shifts are especially valued.

Why Volunteer?
Your time, presence, and compassion can help create a safer, more stable experience for individuals facing homelessness. Every shift is an opportunity to show care, offer dignity, and make a positive difference in someone’s life.

Ready to Lend a Hand?
Sign up today and be a vital part of supporting those in need in our community.

Volunteers Needed for Low-Barrier Shelter

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate volunteers to help support our new low-barrier shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and organized environment.

Volunteer Shifts:

Key Responsibilities:

Preference for volunteers able to commit to both evening and morning shifts, but evening shift participation is welcome!

Join us in making a difference—your support is essential in helping create a supportive space for our guests.

Volunteer Opportunity: Lancaster County Project for the Needy

Holiday Food Basket Phone Registration Volunteers

Project Overview
The Lancaster County Project for the Needy is dedicated to ensuring families across our community receive holiday food baskets this season. We’re looking for caring, detail-oriented volunteers to help us sign up eligible community members and spread some holiday cheer!

Volunteer Role

 Answer incoming calls from community members and register them for holiday food baskets.
- Use software systems such as Vision Link (plus additional software, if applicable).
- This opportunity can be on-site

- Location: United Way Main Office, 1910 Harrington Drive, Lancaster (must be able to use stairs) or remote.

Skills Needed

Training Commitment

 In-Person Training (1)

In-Person Training (2)

Online Training

Shift Commitment

Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 1–2 shifts (each lasting 2–3 hours).

 Shifts Available:

(We can also adjust to 2-hour shifts if needed for flexibility.)

Dates

 Project Runs: Monday, November 24 – Friday, December 12, 2025
 Excludes: November 27 & 28 in observance of Thanksgiving

Hardware Policy (for remote volunteers)

-   United Way of Lancaster County will provide laptops and headsets.
-   Equipment must be returned by Friday, December 19, 2025.

Why This Matters

This project directly serves community members across Lancaster County who are in need of food during the holiday season. By volunteering, you ensure that families can gather together around a holiday meal with dignity and joy.

How to Get Involved

If you’re ready to make a difference this holiday season, sign up today!

·       Contact: Jarissa Johns
 Phone: (717) 824-8118
Email: jjohns@uwlanc.org

Join us in spreading hope, love, and holiday cheer across Lancaster County!

Our Adult Sports League allows participants ages 18-40 with disabilities to come together and play in fun competition with peers. Volunteers play alongside the participants and assist, as needed, so that everyone can participate to their full potential. Volunteers must be 14 years of age and older. 

Our summer camp allows for participants ages 5-21 to engage in typical social experiences alongside their peers. We want to capture that! Volunteers take photos of participants having fun at camp, so that families can cherish the memories.  Volunteers must be 14 years of age and older. 

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can be a part of the change you want to see in your community. 

No construction experience is required! Common tasks may include: framing, painting, insulating, installing windows/doors, interior trim, hanging siding, landscaping, and much more! 

All volunteers must be at least 16 years old and anyone age 16 & 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

To learn more about getting involved, please visit our website at https://lancasterlebanonhabitat.org/volunteer-opportunities/

Volunteers must complete an online safety course and waiver of liability prior to arriving on site.

We hope you will also find us on Insta at @LancasterLebanonHFH and Facebook to learn more about the work our organization is doing to support the community. 

Please contact Mike Andrelczyk at  mike@llhfh.org  with any questions about volunteering and we hope to have you working alongside us soon! 

The Lancaster Public Library Friends Group operates and runs two bookstores. All proceeds directly benefit the Lancaster Public Library. The bookstores are operated solely by volunteers and the inventory comes from generous community donations. It's the ultimate recycling program for book lovers!

Do you love books? Have you imagined having your own bookstore? Here’s a chance to volunteer and give some valuable time to an important fundraising outlet for the Lancaster Public Library. The Marshall Street Bookstore sells quality used books for all ages at extremely reasonable prices. If you have a few hours free weekly or monthly, please consider becoming a member of our volunteer staff. Hours are flexible and scheduling is done monthly. Volunteers staff the store making sales and restocking shelves during the hours of 10-2 every day but Sunday. Shifts are 10-12, 12-2 or 10-2. Ask for more information during your next visit!

225 N. Marshall Street, Lancaster, PA
(At corner of Marshall & Fulton Streets)

Monday through Saturday: 10am to 2pm
(Closed Sunday and major holidays)

We need volunteers to visit with patients share a book, play music, talk , listen or get them outside.  Pet visits are welcome upon meeting requirements. You will find know greater reward than giving your time to someone who knows how precious time is.

Set your own schedule. Daily, weekly or  monthly.

We have volunteer oppurtunities in Lancaster, York and Harrisburg.

We need Veteran volunteers to visit with patients share a book, play music, talk , listen or get them outside. Our veteran clients are very special to us and there is now better way for them to connect than with a another Veteran.

Pet visits are welcome upon meeting requirements. You will find know greater reward than giving your time to someone who knows how precious time is.

Mornings On Orange Street (MOOS), a before-school childcare program serving Robert Fulton Elementary School students and families, is in need of volunteers on both a regular basis and on-occasion substitute volunteers.  Volunteers interact with students while playing games, doing crafts, assisting with homework, and other positive exchanges.

Drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels routes in Northern Lancaster County! If you are able to help with deliveries in the Rothsville and Clay Township areas, please contact Colleen at Ephrata Area Social Services at 717-733-4846 between 8:00 am – 11:00 am to get more details. You may also call after 11:00 am and leave a message.

“Do you deliver?” Yes, yes, we do. Throughout Lancaster County we serve about 40 routes! This requires an average of 70-80 volunteer drivers to deliver meals on a day-to-day basis. Some of our volunteers enjoy delivering with a friend or a family member—these are our ‘visitors’. Together, our driving teams deliver an average of 840 meals a day (all within a 2-hour window of time). Incredible!

"Early Bird" Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 8 AM

This volunteer shift may involve packing cold bag contents and hot supper meals for recipients as well as working with some simple kitchen equipment or simple recipes. Clean-up is always a part of any kitchen role. This shift is ideal for 1-2 individuals.

Opportunity to help our Activity Department with engaging our residents in a variety of programs and activities geared to enhancing fun and quality of life.

Fosters needed! Pitties.Love.Peace is in need of reliable foster families for dogs of all ages, sizes, energy levels, and temperaments, including foster homes that have no resident pets. Each week we are overwhelmed with requests to help dogs in need, both from overcrowded shelters and owners who can no longer care for their dog. In order to help any dog, we need a suitable match in a foster family willing to open their hearts and home to a furry friend in need.

What does fostering for PLP involve, you ask? We have a great foster program and provide everything our foster dogs need, including high quality food, crates, collars/leashes, toys, training, and of course all veterinary care.

Foster families simply provide their foster dog with daily care, exercise, love, and socialization. In addition, foster families help us get to know each dog's likes and dislikes to determine what their ideal forever family would be.

If you are interested in fostering, there is a dog out there who needs you.

Our foster application can be found at

http://pittieslovepeace.com/adoptable-dogs/online-application/

Pitties.Love.Peace is an all-volunteer based organization and is always looking for dedicated people to help us in a variety of ways. There are many different ways to help, a few examples are walking dogs, bathing dogs, attending events with one of our rescue dogs, assistance with fundraising, reviewing adoption applications, transporting dogs, doing home visits, etc.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Pitties.Love.Peace, please email info@pittieslovepeace.com or visit this link to download our volunteer application:

http://pittieslovepeace.com/support-us/

Handz On Hope’s Social Enterprise program “nimble thimble” has a constantly evolving inventory of sewing materials and supplies based on the donations we receive from businesses and residents.  Our Donations and Materials Handlers sort and shelve donations, assess the overall organization of the shop, and ensure that the donations we accept are clean and damage free.  Please contact Schirlynsfineart@yahoo.com with any questions about this volunteer opportunity! 

Every day, Love INC of Lancaster County connects neighbors in need to loving church volunteers. Each one of these connections starts with  a phone call to our call center. This is a cell center where we listen, assess individual's needs and try to connect them with a volunteer. This is the first point of contact and makes all the difference!

We receive an average of 40 phone calls per day, Monday through Friday, and we are in need of more volunteers to help us answer them!

The right candidate will:

Be an active member/ participant in a local Christian congregation and:

- Agree with Love INC's statement of faith.

- Be a compassionate listener.

 Have good telephone and computer skills.

- Be able to commit to serve one half-day per week, at our

office: 1925 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Volunteers are always needed to help move clients and their belongings into local apartments.

For more information please Contact: Volunteer/Donation Coordinator at info@echoslancaster.org

About ECHOS:

ECHOS serves individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, are at-risk of homelessness, or are in need of services. All individuals must be closely connected with Elizabethtown, Rheems, Bainbridge, Mount Joy, Marietta, or Maytown.

ECHOS is part of LancCo MyHome, a network of health and human service providers, business leaders and private sector individuals working to eradicate homelessness in Lancaster County via:

Endorsed by the County of Lancaster, Lancaster City, and the United Way of Lancaster County, LancCo MyHome is transforming the homeless system into a housing-first approach of prevention, diversion, and rapid re-housing to provide permanent homes for all residents.

Planned Parenthood Keystone is seeking volunteers and interns to participate in opportunities at our Health Centers, in the community, and at your college or university. For details regarding current opportunities, and to apply, contact our Volunteer and Internship Coordinator at volunteer@ppkeystone.org.

"Packing Team" Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM

This volunteer shift will involve packing cold bag contents and hot supper tray meals for recipients in an assembly line fashion with 5-6 other volunteers from the community. It is a fun time to work as a team during our busiest time of day! Clean-up is always a part of any kitchen role. This shift is ideal for individuals or small groups.

"Prep Team" Monday to Friday from Noon to 2 PM

This volunteer shift will involve building small recipes, working with simple kitchen equipment, and preparing meal contents for the next day's service. Clean-up is always a part of any kitchen role! This shift is ideal for small groups or individuals.

VisionCorps serves clients in Lancaster experiencing blindness and low vision, and we need your help! Our clients need volunteer drivers to help them travel to low vision support groups and more. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity: even helping out just one time a month is greatly appreciated! If you have a little bit of time to spare, come make a new friend with low vision and have a big impact on their lives! You can fill out our volunteer form here, or call us at 717-291-5951.

About VisionCorps

VisionCorps serves individuals who are blind or vision impaired in Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Adams, and Chester counties, through rehabilitation services and/or employment opportunities. VisionCorps’ Enterprise Group focuses on employing people who are blind or vision impaired in manufacturing, food processing, and administrative services. VisionCorps Foundation, the fundraising arm of VisionCorps, provides grants, scholarships, and program support for people with vision loss. VisionCorps also partners with Pennsylvania Vision Foundation to facilitate access to free vision exams and basic frames and lenses for low-income families.

Grane Hospice Care is seeking caring and compassionate
individuals to become friendly visitors who will read to, talk with, hold a
hand, or take a patient outdoors in the Lancaster area. Opportunities for
music and certified pet therapy volunteers are available also.

Potential volunteers will be required to complete a TB
test, drug screen, criminal background check, and training.

Please reach out to Rebecca Cromwell at rcromwell@granehopsice.com or 717-317-1873 for more information about this volunteer opportunity.

Now I am calling on community members to serve as mentors for some of our most at-risk students: black males in our middle schools.

I chair our district’s Equity Design Team, involving teachers, school directors, principals, students and community leaders. For the past two years, this group has dug into our district data to identify inequities and set priorities. We are concerned about the data we see involving our black middle school students, especially boys in sixth grade.

For example:

Both of these trends are most pronounced beginning in sixth grade. That is why the School District of Lancaster is launching a mentoring program for black boys in sixth grade.

We know our students are not broken. We are not here to fix them. We know we need to address the systemic biases in the system and are committed to that work. We have started Deep Equity work across all levels of the school organization, and we have adopted a restorative practices approach to discipline. Still, we believe a mentoring program of an affinity group can disrupt the cycle of failure to improve academic and social outcomes for boys and young men of color.

Some have asked me, Why start with such a small group of students to achieve such a broad goal? The answer is targeted universalism, or using targeted strategies to reach universal goals. We believe a strategy that benefits black male middle school students by improving their achievement and reducing their suspensions will benefit all students.

Targeted universalism is not just a fancy title for a pilot program. Other student groups may benefit from a similar mentoring program; many may not. We want to implement targeted strategies that are inclusive of the needs of both the dominant and the marginalized groups, but that pay particular attention to the situation of the marginal group. We will collect data and determine how mentoring impacts students’ approaches to school.

We already have identified several mentors, but we need additional members of the African American community, males in particular, to support this work. For more information, contact Erin Conahan, coordinator of school, family and community partnerships at 717.396.6501 or EKConahan@SDLancaster.org.

https://sdlancaster.org/inspire/community-partnerships/champions-for-our-youth/

Humane Pennsylvania and its partners can only do the work we do for animals with the help of over 600 volunteers who donate their time, expertise, and love every single day. We welcome volunteers to help us make Pennsylvania the most humane state in the nation!

Whether it’s animal care or dog walking, event support, clerical, fundraising, weeding, adoption promotion, or any other of the many volunteer opportunities we have to offer, every volunteer job is part of our success.

Humane Pennsylvania values our vol­un­teers, mem­bers, and sup­port­ers as impor­tant con­trib­u­tors to the work we do and it is thanks to the gener­ously donated time and assis­tance of volun­teers that we can offer many high qual­ity pro­grams and ser­vices to Berks, Lan­caster and surrounding Counties pets and residents! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities at the shelter, in the community, and from home! Every­one plays an impor­tant role in mak­ing sure all ani­mals have a lov­ing, safe home to call their own – thank you for becoming involved!

The first step to volunteer is to fill out the HPA Volunteer Application. The application contains information about the types of opportunities we have available that you can do to help animals in need. Volunteers with interests & availability that match openings will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator & all volunteer applications are held on file for 3 months.

As of August 1, 2018 – Paper Volunteer Applications are no longer accepted and all volunteer applications must be submitted through the online application form.

Please review our list of Service Projects that are all greatly appreciated, can be started right away, and can all count towards service hour requirements.

If you have questions or need additional information about volunteering for Humane Pennsylvania, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kristi Rodriguez, at krodriguez@humanepa.org.

*For those required to complete hours of Community Service (such as with a school, church or organization), you will need to complete the Community Service Application, which differs from the HPA Volunteer Application above. Our Volunteer Coordinator will review your application upon completion and if an appropriate opportunity is available, you will be notified as to when your start date can be expected!

*For those required to complete COURT ORDERED Community Service, you will need to complete the Court Ordered Community Service Application which differs from the HPA Volunteer Application above. After submitting your community service application, it will be reviewed by the Volunteer Coordinator and if an appropriate opportunity is available, you will be contacted and informed on when you can expect to start your required hours.

Service Days
Ser­vice Days are typically yard work projects or shel­ter cleaning/organizing projects.
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Foster Care
Foster families provide a life-saving second chance to animals in need.
>> read more

Corporate Sponsors
Become a sponsor for HPA by supporting our special events, becoming a retail partner, or by displaying an HPA dog bank at a visible location at your business.
>> read more

Hands On Helping

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering! Running an animal sanctuary is a big job that takes a lot of people and time. We rely on our volunteers to make it happen. Volunteering at the sanctuary involves a lot of cleaning, feeding the animal residents and checking up on everyone to make sure they’re happy and healthy. Each shift could take up to two hours and, it is a physical job. Taking care of the animal residents and building relationships with them is such a joy. We hope you can join us and help further our mission here in Lancaster County. Please fill out the form on our website to contact our volunteer coordinator for more information and a copy of our volunteer form and waiver.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have that special sensitivity for the needs of seriously ill individuals? Caring Hospice may be just the opportunity you’ve been looking for! We bring caring, comfort, and relief into the lives of those who need it most!

We need volunteers who are willing to sew a bear from patient clothes for family of hospice patient. 

To find out more information, please call 717-295-1700

This position requires the following skills: Sewing

Manheim Township Fire Rescue has a variety of membership types available. For descriptions of the membership types, please check out: Duty Crew; Live-in; Fire Fighters; QRS; Junior Fire Fighters; Member and Administration.

We are always looking for dedicated people to join our team. If you are interested in joining our team, please take a moment to watch our recruitment video and familiarize yourself with the various roles we have available.

Our recruitment video is available on our channel on youtube.com

If MTFR looks like the place for you, please contact through our Online Membership Form

Aluminum Tab Collection Program

When Everyone “Pulls” Together, You Can Make a Difference!

You can help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Pennsylvania (RMHC-CP) by saving the tabs you pull from canned beverages, pet food, soup, vegetable and other aluminum cans. Funds generated help support RMHC-CP programs. 

We recommend washing and reusing plastic containers with large openings for collecting and storing your tabs. Please do not use plastic soda bottles or milk jugs because they’re difficult to empty!

We’d love to give you RMHC-CP tab stickers to put on your container to encourage tab donations – contact Deb at 717.533.4001 x152 for stickers.

Tabs can be dropped off at the following locations:

Members 1st Bank: 1815 Hempstead Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Ronald McDonald House: 745 West Governor Road, Hershey, PA 17033. Tabs, especially large quantities, can be placed directly in the Tab Hut in our parking lot at any time.

If you bring your collection to the Ronald McDonald House, please stop in at the front desk during office hours of 9:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. daily to receive a thank you note and, if you’d like, a brief tour.  Please call ahead (717) 533-4001 x157 if you have a group who would like to schedule a tour.

For those who live too far from a drop-off site, please contact a local recycling company once you have a large collection to see if they would buy your tabs. Donation checks can be made payable to RMHC of Central PA. You are welcome to mail your tabs to us, but be aware shipping costs are greater than the value of the tabs.

Please visit this website for more details: https://www.rmhc-centralpa.org/recycling-programs/

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 Glossy Magazine Recycling Program

“Toss Your Gloss” By Collecting and Donating Your Old Magazines!

When the containers are full, we call Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. to pick up the containers.  They process the contents and sell them to a paper mill, which turns the discarded paper into new magazine paper. A portion of the proceeds from each ton of paper collected comes directly to RMHC-CP.  Since this program began in 2004, over $362,000 has been raised by recycling over 13,000 tons of glossy paper.

Boxes or reusable bags make transporting your magazines to the donation drop offs easy!  Please only place your magazines in the bins; NOT plastic or paper bags, boxes, rubber bands or string. Other materials can damage the recycling equipment or contaminate the load and can result in receiving no monies for the collection.

Drop off Locations:

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: Containers are marked “MAGAZINES ONLY” so that other non-glossy paper, plastic bags, cardboard and other trash are not deposited.

If you have a very large collection (i.e. trunk or truck load), please make sure there is room in the container before you make the trip.  Magazines cannot be left outside the container or stored on site.

If you bring your collection to the Ronald McDonald House, please stop in at the front desk during office hours of 9:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. daily to receive a thank you note and, if you’d like, a brief tour.

More questions? Call (717) 533-4001 x152 or email dstegall@rmhc-centralpa.org

Could you help?

We are looking for individuals/groups/organizations/businesses that would be willing to help us stock up Spike's Pet Pantry by holding a pet food donation drive. We are looking for new, unopened bags of dry dog and cat food for all life stages.

If you are interested in helping us help the pets and their people in our community, please contact Lauren Henderson at lhenderson@humanepa.org, or give us a call at 610-750-6100 ext. 211.

The Literacy & Learning Success Centers (LLSC), a service of the Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon (LCLL), are looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult English Language Learners and adult students seeking their high school equivalency diplomas. LLSC also need volunteers who would be interested in working with students who are focusing on improving their speaking and listening skills. Volunteers are needed Monday thru Friday, with morning, afternoon and evening timeslots available.

All volunteer tutors must have a bachelor’s degree and a criminal background check is required. For more information, please contact Jane Myers, Volunteer Services Coordinator at 717-295-5523 or jane@literacysuccess.org.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved with us now or in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly via text or call at (717) 203-7388 or email Vol.Coordinator.GMTRC@gmail.com. Please feel free to pass along my information to any colleagues, students, or other peers that may have an interest in getting involved

The Northern Lancaster County Hub is currently seeking volunteers to assist with all aspects of Hub activities, including but not limited to, office tasks, customer service and working with clients to find social services within the community. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma and reliable transportation. The ideal volunteer will be available at least 2 days/week and is proficient in Microsoft Office, email platforms and social media. A creative, hard-working, organized problem solver who can engage with clients from all walks of life is a must! To apply, contact Kelly Ernst Warner at northernlanchub@gmail.com.

All volunteers must pass a criminal and child abuse background checks.

The Elizabethtown Area HUB is searching for dedicated individuals striving to make an impact in the community and to be an active voice in decision making for the EHUB. Members of the EHUB Leadership Team meet monthly for planning and decision making (on a weekday, determined at the end of the members in attendance at the previous meeting), and attend the EHUB partner meetings on the first Monday of every month. *Note: this volunteer opportunity is unpaid.

Steps to Success is seeking additional Board members.  Legal and business experience preferred. At-Large membership is also needed. We provide child care services in Conestoga Valley & Donegal school districts.

Meetings are scheduled on the Third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Meetings are hybrid with in person and virtual options.

For quickest response time, please call Michelle Harbaugh at 717-517-8470.

 Thank you.

Duties/Protocol for Wedding Volunteer

Wedding volunteers observe weddings that take place at the Historic Ephrata Cloister and ensure that policies and procedures are followed by wedding party members and guests. Weddings occur mainly during the late spring, summer, and early fall season on the grounds of the Ephrata Cloister.

Here's a brief summary of duties:

Volunteers must be able to climb one flight of stairs, place fabric seat covers on benches

Front Desk Associates pleasantly greet the wide array of visitors who come to the Historic Ephrata Cloister. They process admission sales and answer general inquiries. Our Associates direct visitors to where the tour begins and share the variety of experiences visitors might expect. A general comfort working with the public and working with a cash register is desired. Volunteers must complete a criminal background check.

The Museum Store Volunteer works in concert with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to promote and develop the Ephrata Cloister historic site. Museum Store staff work under the supervision of the Museum Store Manager. Work schedules show volunteer workdays and hours, and are posted in the staff drawer behind sales counter. Except for emergencies, changes in the museum store sales staff schedule should be posted two weeks in advance. Must have physical ability to lift 30lbs, answer phones, use touch screen and scanner for POS system.

All volunteers shall:

1 - Complete site orientation course with a manual of interpretation

(this is important because many visitor questions end up with store staff)

2 - Under the manager’s direction - keep store filled with stock, have a

thorough knowledge of stock warehousing, learn pertinent information

concerning various craftsmen whose items are represented in the store

3 - use proper sales procedures through the Point of Sale System

4 - clean and tidy the store as needed

5 - take inventory if requested

6 - perform related duties as requested

7 - is punctual in arriving at the workplace and courteous to all visitors

8 - After a time of training be willing to work in the store alone.

9 - must have the physical ability to lift 30 pounds

*Volunteers must have a valid drivers' license and complete a criminal background check*

Are you friendly and willing to be trained on a basic computer-based Point of Sale system? Do you have 2-4 hours a week to meet new people, serve your community, help the environment, and contribute to a great cause?

Come volunteer at Ephrata Re-Uzit!

Three GREAT reasons to get invovled:

1. Our stores provide quality clothing, books, furniture, housewares, and more to local families at affordable prices.

2. We are very environmentally-minded: not only does thrift encourage and enable the responsible use and reuse of consumer goods--we recycle everything that we can't sell in our stores.

3. Proceeds from our stores benefit Mennonite Central Committee--an organization that has been operating relief, development, and peace programs at home and around the world since 1920.

We have opportunities for Volunteer Cashiers at both of our locations:

At the Ephrata Re-Uzit Shop (20 East Main St. Ephrata, PA 17522) :

At Ephrata Re-Uzit Furniture & Books (1054 South State St. Ephrata, PA 17522) :

*Volunteers must complete criminal background check*

Do you enjoy scouring the shelves of thrift stores for interesting and unique items? Do you think it is important to reuse and recycle instead of throwing items away? Do you have 2-4 hours a week to meet new people, serve your community, help the environment, and contribute to a great cause?

Come volunteer at Ephrata Re-Uzit!

Three GREAT reasons to get invovled:

1. Our stores provide quality clothing, books, furniture, housewares, and more to local families at affordable prices.

2. We are very environmentally-minded: not only does thrift encourage and enable the responsible use and reuse of consumer goods--we recycle everything that we can't sell in our stores.

3. Proceeds from our stores benefit Mennonite Central Committee--an organization that has been operating relief, development, and peace programs at home and around the world since 1920.

Volunteer General Processor positions are available at both of our locations:
Ephrata Re-Uzit Shop at 20 East Main Street in Ephrata
Ephrata Re-Uzit Furniture & Books at 1054 South State Street in Ephrata

Ephrata Re-Uzit Shop:

Ephrata Re-Uzit Furniture & Books:

Donation Receivers are available at the donation drive-thru to assist customers unload their donated items. This is outside work but In winter, volunteers are able to be inside while waiting for customers. Volunteers must be able to stand, lift and handle items up to 25 pounds.

- Be a friendly greeter to customers
- Unload items and place in appropriate bins/boxes/shelving (assistance is available for furniture)
- Thank customers for their donation
- If/As requested, give customer a donation receipt for their tax purposes
- As needed, be available to assist with loading purchased furniture into customer vehicles

Share your passion and energy for the history of the Ephrata Cloister with tourists, families, and local residents. In 45 minutes, tour guides take small to large groups of visitors including international tourists inside three historic structures and briefly share the unique stories of the lives of the people that lived at the Ephrata Cloister in the 18th century. Guides must be comfortable working with the public and be willing to be trained in mild collections care.

The LG Health Blood Donor Center has an urgent need for all blood types, especially O negative. Help us maintain our blood and platelet supply during this critical time. Their Donor Center has implemented additional precautions to ensure the safety of donors and staff. They are asking healthy people to consider scheduling an appointment to donate at our BLOOD DONOR CENTER at the Suburban Pavilion: http://bit.ly/2QqymNw. We also gratefully accept blood donations at off-site mobile drives held monthly at locations throughout Lancaster County.

Giving blood is simple and only takes about one hour!

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 717-544-0170.

At Blessings of Hope, we depend on our food bank volunteers and their efforts to serve our mission and the community.

“Without our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, it would be hard to maximize the blessings that God pours out.”

Currently, we have over 3,800 registered volunteers, but we’re always looking for caring, hardworking individuals, families, businesses, or church groups to help us spread the gift of Hope in the form of food.

Blessings of Hope can use volunteers in the following areas:

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer at our food bank, fill out the form, call 717-824-1227 ext. 104, or email volunteer@blessingsofhope.com

Monday to Friday – Arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for the morning shift, 12:30 and 1:00 PM for the afternoon shift, and 6:00 and 6:30 for the evening shift.
Saturday – Arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for the morning shift, 12:30 and 1:00 PM for the afternoon shift, – No volunteers on Saturday evenings.

Please schedule your volunteer times during the COVID-19 relief efforts by filling out the volunteer form on this page.

Call us to schedule a time to volunteer if you have more than five people or want to utilize your gifts in a specialized area – 717-824-1227

The Crispus Attucks Community Center Food Pantry Needs Volunteers! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, the Crispus Attucks Community Center provides a Free Food Pantry for the Community. However, this work isn't possible without our dedicated and flexible staff and volunteers! Work includes putting together pre-packaged food items, breaking down boxes and more. 

Volunteers needed to pack and distribute food boxes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm. Volunteers must be able to lift 25 lbs. To sign up, please contact Pastor Edward M. Bailey at revedwardbailey@aol.com or 717-380-3246

Driver -  A driver will come to the Power Packs warehouse and take already packed Power Packs to a distribution point. We ask that you wear masks at all times while dropping off items.  The number of packs will be approximately 20-50 or more therefore SUV or large vehicles are preferred.  Drivers are needed for the following school sites:

Wednesdays 11:15 am; Fulton Elementary School 225 West Orange Street Lancaster PA 17603 (will switch to Thursdays when students return to in person school attendance)

Wednesdays 1:30 pm; Carter & Mac Rae Elementary School 251 South Prince Street Lancaster PA 17603 (will switch to Thursdays when students return to in person school attendance)

Wednesdays 1: 45 pm; King Elementary School 466 Rockland Street Lancaster PA 17602 (will switch to Thursdays when students return to in person school attendance)

Thursdays 12: 45 pm; Warwick School District; Beck, Bonfield and Kissel Hill Schools

All Power Packs Project volunteers are required to submit an application and background clearances prior to starting your volunteer assignment.

For further information, please contact Annette Rosa-Pabon, Lancaster Region Director; Annette@powerpacksproject.org or 717.615.3784.  

The Donegal Affiliate of the Lancaster Power Packs Project is seeking a volunteer to help with some duties around the office. The ideal candidate would be familiar with:

What is Fresh Express?  Fresh Express is a year-round program operated in partnership between Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Community Action Partnership, and Lancaster General Health, to distribute fruits & vegetables, milk, and eggs to low-income families each month.

Who does this program serve?  In these times of uncertainty with COVID-19, Fresh Express is open to individuals and families in the Columbia area having food insecurity.

What happens at Fresh Express?  At 1:30 PM, a Central Pennsylvania Food Bank truck arrives to unload pallets of food and milk. Volunteers arrive at 2:30 PM to begin bagging the milk and eggs, followed by loading boxes and bags into participant cars from 3:30-5:00 PM. Volunteers and staff clean up, and everyone is finished by 5:30/6:00 PM.

Follow the link to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054da4aa2baafe3-fresh

The Millersville Area Meals on Wheels is in need of an experienced volunteer cook available on an as needed basis Monday through Friday from 7:30-10:30 AM. If you are interested, please contact the Millersville Meals on Wheels office weekdays from 7:30-12:30 at 717-872-2415 or by email at office@mamow.org, or stop by between 7:30–12:30 to speak with the Director at 121 North George Street, Millersville 17551.  

Clare House consists of 2 row homes in downtown Lancaster that house up to 7 families at a time. 

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with basic home maintenance projects with experience with minor home repairs, painting and using basic tools. 

Perfect for people who are generally handy or for professional laborers looking to make a difference in the community!

If you are interested in helping us keep Clare House clean, safe and comfortable for our families, please call our office at 717-291-8967 or email brandy@clarehouselancaster.org.

Clare House consists of two row homes in downtown Lancaster that can house up to 7 families at once. While our families share the responsibility of daily household chores, we are often in need of some additional assistance to scrub and deep clean the home to make sure it stays a clean, safe and comfortable environment where our families can create the foundation for strong futures. 

We are looking for volunteers who have experience cleaning homes, whether professionally or personally, with a sharp eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness. Cleaning supplies including gloves will be provided.

We are seeking a volunteer to oversee checks coming into the Eicher for private persons using facility and oversee authorized spending and make reports at evening meetings of the non-profit board making use of the historic structures leased by the board in Ephrata Borough’s Grater Park. Consult with current treasurer who is retiring next month. A stipend for service may be arranged.

*Project Address* 409 Cocalico St. Ephrata Borough, Pennsylvania. 17522 United States

*Special skills or volunteer requirements: * Trustworthiness and ability to keep records and make monthly reports, usually in the evening on second Tuesday each month.

Power Packs Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that aims to improve the mental and physical health of children by helping their parents provide nutritious meals over weekends when school breakfast and lunch programs are unavailable to them.

We are in 45 schools in 13 school districts in Lancaster and 3 school districts in Lebanon. We have over 500 volunteers and serve over 1600 families. The many volunteers at the warehouse and distribution points give their time each week to ensure that the participating parents have the groceries and the tools to provide complete meals to their families over the weekends. It’s nothing short of inspirational! And the feedback from families that they are now sitting down to have complete and nutritious meals over the weekends is gratifying to the project volunteers.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions...

* Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI clearances required for all positions.

Interested individuals may contact Lancaster Region Director, Annette Rosa-Pabon at 717-615-3784 or annette@powerpacksproject.org. 

Spanish Translators & Tutors Needed

Help us break down language barriers in providing service by volunteering as a translator! Additional language assistance opportunities available through teaching staff relevant phrases and providing basic tutoring in a second language. Clare House staff are particularly interested in expanding our competency in Spanish. 

This volunteering opportunity is available virtually or in-person! 

Please call 717-291-8967 or email brandy@clarehouselancaster.org for more information.

Volunteering is so important! Here at CPOW, we are always in need of volunteers to help in the clothing barn, food bank, with landscaping, residential moves, administration and MORE! Sign up and volunteer some of your time at https://unitedchurches.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer.

The PA CARES Training Committee is in need of your assistance.

The committee is looking to offer a modified version of our annual training virtually this year.  In order to move forward with the planning the committee will need to have an IT person.  The IT person would be a  part of the committee and   present the day of the training to lead/ guide the team through all items related to technology.  Please note that IT support is a line item in the budget therefore the IT person would be compensated  for the work done preparing for the conference and the day of the conference.

If you are  knowledgeable in virtual training platforms and other technology areas or know of someone  who is knowledgeable in virtual training platforms and  would be willing  to assist the committee please contact Donna at dohess@pa.gov. 

The Training Committee team is a small but mighty group  and we are always appreciative when new members join us to share their expertise and ideas.  If you would like to volunteer your time to  be a part of the PA CARES Training Committee it is not too late to join, you just need to e-mail  Donna.

Writers Needed

Do you enjoy writing and are also passionate about community gun violence prevention? CeaseFirePA, the state’s largest gun violence prevention organization, is in need of good writers and passionate citizens from Lancaster County who are willing to write Letters to the Editor. Never written a letter to the editor? Do not worry, CeaseFirePA has a guide to help you write one that includes talking points and guidance on how long letters should be. Please email CeaseFirePA’s Central PA Community Organizer, John-Michael Cotignola-Pickens, if interested. He can be reached at johnmichael@ceasefirepa.org. 

The PA Medi Program at Lancaster County Office of Aging is recruiting Volunteer Counselors to answer questions and provide unbiased assistance to beneficiaries. This is done either working remotely from home via phone, or over phone/in person in our office about Medicare, Medicaid, Advantage and Gap plans, Part D, PACE and other related topics. Extensive training is available. Volunteers must have computer literacy and ability to speak well over phone. Must be able to get along well with people. Ability to explain insurance information in unbiased way. Criminal Background Checks are required. Please reach out to Kim Skinner at kskinner@co.lancaster.pa.us or 717-299-7979 with any questions. 

Want to support The Mix in a more personal way? Volunteer with us! Help our youth realize their incredible value and potential while making meaningful connections. Learn about our volunteer and internship opportunities. https://bit.ly/3st1fKq

United Way of Lancaster County and the Lancaster Barnstormers have teamed up to recruit volunteers to serve as ushers at upcoming games. In return for the volunteer ushers' time, the Barnstormers will make a $20 donation to the United Way program of the volunteer’s choice.  

When signing up, volunteers can choose from one of three programs to support:

The sign up process is simple. Volunteers ages 16 and over complete a short registration form. They will then be able to choose their volunteer dates and times. After a short orientation, they will be ready to serve as ushers in the stadium. Each shift is 3 hours long and volunteers are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts throughout the season. 

We hope that you will join us as we root on our home team and support United Way! 

To learn more and sign up, please visit https://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com/volunteer-to-be-an-usher/. 

Disaster Health Services Responders provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers.

Support to the Disaster action team response, shelter operations, emergency aid stations, outreach activities, and casework and recovery planning during a disaster relief operation .

Required qualifications:

Minimum 8-hours per month

To get started as a volunteer, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=18941&h=193&p=592563

Are you bilingual and looking for ways to help your community?

The American Red Cross is seeking bilingual volunteers to serve the Lancaster county community in a variety of ways including:

-Recruit other bilingual volunteers

-Respond to local emergencies like home fires and floods. These volunteers provide comfort items and financial assistance

-Assist with casework for families and individuals who've experienced an emergency like a fire or flood.

Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments must be fully vaccinated. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application.

If this sounds like a good fit, please get started by visiting: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=95185&h=193&p=1899125

Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Time Commitment: Flexible 

Preferred qualifications:

To get started as a volunteer, please create a profile by visiting: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=95185&h=193&p=1899125

Can you help Off The Streets Lancaster (OTS) resettle individuals or families on a Saturday morning?

We especially need people who can lift at least 40lbs. 

We also have other volunteer positions which may be limited, but our volunteer team will reach out to you with more information of how you can help. Volunteer as little or as often as you like.  Email: otsvolunteers@gmail.com

Furniture - Pickups during the week & Moves on Saturdays.
Living Needs- Help manage household items at our Lancaster warehouse.
Fundraising- Help research grants & other funding opportunities.
Previewers - Identify/select needs of recipients & assist with Move on Saturday.
Other- IT/Tech help - Let us know your specific skill set.

Lancaster Science Factory exhibit floor volunteers interact with guests, maintain exhibits, demonstrate science experiments, develop relationships with visitors and help with special events. This is an exciting place to meet people and teach the community about the joys of science, technology, engineering and math!

We offer flexible scheduling and training in a fun and supportive environment! This is the perfect place to get your service hours for National Honor Society or graduation or for your company to complete a day of service!

We also welcome any STEM clubs to come out to the Science Factory to showcase projects and activities with our younger visitors. Do not underestimate your potential in helping us inspire the next generation of STEM students!

LSF hopes to welcome 60,000 visitors in 2023 and install a major "icon" exhibit drawing crowds from across the tri-state area! Volunteers and engagement are more important than ever!

This opportunity is open to anyone 16 or older. Volunteers over age 18 will be required to complete clearances prior to onboarding. Anyone interested in volunteering must complete an online Volunteer Application. Upon completion, our Volunteer Coordinator, Kyle Walsh (kwalsh@tlsf.org/ 717-509-6363 x 104) will be in touch to schedule a volunteer orientation.

We need volunteers to help us with pop-up activities in the museum on Saturdays after 2pm and Sunday mornings/early afternoons.  These activities will be brief (Usually 10 minutes or less) but held hourly. 

We need volunteers to help with our admissions and visitor services department. What will you be doing? Anything!   You may be helping to: check-in guests, ring out gift shop purchases, reset exhibits, or set up for a birthday party. If you are a high school student, this is a great way to get in your community service hours!  

We need help with various maintenance tasks around the museum! Examples: repainting, exhibit maintenance, gardening. 

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can be a part of the change you want to see in your community. 

No construction experience is required! Common tasks may include: framing, painting, insulation, installing windows/doors, hanging siding, landscaping, and much more!

All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. All volunteers ages 16 & 17 must be accompanied by an adult. 

To learn more about getting involved, please visit our website at https://lancasterlebanonhabitat.org/volunteer-opportunities/ 

Volunteers must complete an online safety course and waiver of liability prior to arriving on site.

We hope you will also find us on Insta at @LancasterLebanonHFH and Facebook to learn more about the work our organization is doing to support the community. 

Please contact Mike Andrelczyk at mike@llhfh.org with any questions about volunteering and we hope to have you working alongside us soon!

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can be a part of the change you want to see in your community.  

An exciting branch of our organization is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. At this location, community members can come by to shop for supplies to help with home renovations. The funds raised at ReStore are then used to support our organization. Without the helping hands of our many volunteers, our donation center and retail store would not be able to operate as efficiently as it does. 

Please consider lending a hand at ReStore. Our volunteer team has several important roles within our store at varying hours and days. No experience is required! Common tasks may include: organizing and sorting donations, cleaning, pricing items, assisting customers in the store, and MORE.  

All volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers who are ages 14 & 15 must have an adult chaperone volunteering with them. Volunteers who are ages 16+ may volunteer independently. 

To learn more about getting involved, please visit our website at https://lancasterlebanonhabitat.org/volunteer-opportunities/

Volunteers must complete an orientation before beginning to volunteer. 

We hope you will also find us on Insta at @LancasterLebanonHFH and Facebook to learn more about the work our organization is doing to support the community. 

Please contact  Hong Tran-Speros at  hong@llhfh.org with any questions about volunteering, and we hope to have you working alongside us soon! 

Answer telephone, schedule Food Bank appointments, schedule Transportation appointments, provide basic information for caller, assist with donation and food deliveries as needed.

Skills: excellent customer service skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to work with individuals experiencing crisis, and an excellent working knowledge of the Cocalico and Ephrata town locations. Bi-lingual strongly encouraged but not required.

United Churches Elizabethtown Area is looking for volunteers to help with the construction of the new social services building on the Community Place on Washington campus every other Saturday, 8 am until noon.  The next day will be August 21st. No experience is necessary.  Volunteers clean, paint, or do whatever needs to be done at that time.

The RMHC-CP Hospitality Kiosk Center is focused on helping families who have an infant or child on the pediatric floor at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital by providing drinks, snacks, health & beauty aids, crafts, books, and other supplies. The Hospitality Kiosk makes it easy for the families on the pediatric floor to get items that provide nourishment and stress relief while staying close to the patient (their child).

Your role as a Kiosk Volunteer on the pediatric floor is to be the host/hostess of the family-focused lounge. This includes but is not limited to: greeting families with a smile, monitoring the daily operations, and light cleaning to name a few. The Kiosk Volunteer will be helping families, during a difficult and stressful time, feel comfortable in an unfamiliar place. The Kiosk is open for families from 8 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. There are other jobs when the kiosk isn't open. 

We are in need of volunteers to help prep and distribute our community meals Mondays through Saturdays. Requires the ability to stand for a long period of time while helping in the kitchen packing the meals, placing dishes in the dishwasher and taking out the kitchen trash. If helping on Saturdays, volunteers would also assist with distributing the meals to our clients.

The purpose of this position is to perform Disaster Engagement readiness activities needed to support the regional disaster workforce

This position is responsible for tasks assigned by the specific Disaster Workforce Engagement Team program lead: 

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit:https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=95185&h=193&p=1899125

The purpose of this position is to perform Information Planning readiness and capacity building activities needed to enable effective service delivery (in a disaster response)

Information and Planning is responsible for gathering assessment and operational data required for effective management of a response, including information about the scope of the disaster and the effectiveness of the response. The data compiled by Information and Planning supports reports to donors about the effective use of the resources they have provided to the Red Cross. 
 
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Information Planning program including: 
 
1) Planning activities including Analysis and Planning, Disaster Assessment, Financial and Statistical Information, and Information Dissemination. 
2) Management and use information management technology platforms for Disaster Response and Recovery  
3) Providing operational planning support in both Blue Sky and Gray to events 

Ability to: 
• follow and implement requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision. 
• adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity. 
• build effective relationships with others who can help with work related goals. 
• be sensitive in human interactions to diversity inclusiveness. 
• work toward service associate position in at least one Mass Care activity 

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=95185&h=193&p=1899125

Youth experiencing homelessness often lack a supportive adult influence who can help direct them in their education, post high school planning, and building community connections. The Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) program is sponsoring Champions for Teens (C4T) to support displaced youth in these areas. Through a structured curriculum, C4T offers high school youth experiencing homelessness the opportunity to work with an adult volunteer advocate who will serve as the student's "champion."

Our champions are matched with a high school student attending a school district in Berks or Lancaster County and will:

Successful advocates will have the following traits:

Advocates will also be required to have the three clearances necessary to work with children in the state of Pennsylvania:

Advocates must be 26 years of age or older, preferably residing in Berks or Lancaster County. Advocates must be able to commit to weekly meetings either in person (at an appropriate public setting) or virtually with their student-mentee. An online training will be provided along with a monthly check-in scheduled with the volunteer.

For more information, you can contact:

Visit our website: https://sites.google.com/berksiu.org/ecyeh/champions-for-teens

Kindred is proud to participate in the national We Honor Veterans program. If you have served in the military and are searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of Veterans on hospice services, you belong here. Hospice volunteers are a valuable part of our care team. Veteran volunteers provide companionship (ex: conversation/sharing stories/life review, playing games, light housekeeping, running errands), caregiver relief (to give direct caregivers a break), compassionate listening, and participate in Veteran pinning ceremonies. Veteran volunteers have invaluable insight and may be able to give stress reduction techniques to patients/caregivers, help recognize PTSD in patients, and help patients/caregivers identify and process grief. Volunteers may support patients emotional and/or spiritual healing through sharing a common language and cultural bond.

This is a volunteer/unpaid position. 

Kindred strives to provide comfort, compassion, dignity, and peace to terminally ill patients and their families through a holistic approach to physical, spiritual, and emotional care by professionally trained hospice teams and specialized community resources. Our volunteers are a part of that team. The volunteer’s role in hospice care includes patient/family and/or administrative support. Volunteers can provide direct support in the patient’s home or a nursing facility with the purpose of companionship and/or caregiver relief. Some volunteers help the family/patient celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Administrative volunteers primarily work in our hospice office filing and/or assisting with mailings.

We are looking for volunteers in the Lancaster County area. We appreciate the time you are able to give and do not have a limit.

This is a volunteer/unpaid position. 

AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF OUR CARE AT KINDRED HOSPICE IS HAVING EMPATHETIC VOLUNTEERS. THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND SHARE THE FEELINGS OF SOMEONE WHO IS EXPERIENCING LOSS. THESE SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS KNOW FIRSTHAND HOW MUCH IT MEANS FOR SOMEONE TO SIMPLY BE THERE FOR THEM AND IT MEANS SO MUCH! SOMETIMES THE FAMILY AND CAREGIVERS ARE STRUGGLING MORE THAN THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING HOSPICE CARE. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE PATIENT VISITS, CAREGIVER RELIEF, PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES WITH THE PATIENT (PUZZLES, CARDS, READING, GAMES, MUSIC, ETC.), COMPANIONSHIP, PHONE CALLS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE. VOLUNTEER DAYS AND TIMES ARE FLEXIBLE AS WE WILL WORK WITH YOUR SCHEDULE! SHARING SOME OF YOUR TIME AND HEART WITH THOSE THAT NEED IS SO HELPFUL AND APPRECIATED!

This is a volunteer/unpaid position. 

We're looking for volunteers across all aspects of our ministry. If you're invested in a local church and are interested in serving your neighbors in need, we'd love to have you join us. 

We are in need of people gifted in:

-Small home repairs/handyman tasks

-Cleaning

-Yardwork

-Driving

Lafayette Fire Company seeks an experienced grant writer who will pursue funding opportunities and write grants, in particular community based and foundation grants.

Lafayette Fire Company seeks volunteers who are interested in landscaping and lawn care to assist with maintenance of our grounds. 

Mowing, Trimming and Landscaping help needed to maintain the grounds at Lafayette Fire Company - having extra hands to assist with the trimming and gas blower cleanup would be very helpful to our firefighter volunteers. 

Thank you in advance for considering serving in this way with your family or coworkers. 

Lafayette Fire Company seeks volunteers to be a part of capital campaign planning and execution team to fund the replacement Truck 63. The projected cost will be nearly $2 million with a range of $400-$800K responsibility on our volunteers to fundraise by the 2026 delivery date. The capital campaign will focus on stages of creation, commitment & rollout for 2024 and 2025. We are seeking community minded advocates that value the millions of dollars of savings that our volunteer fire company provides the citizens of Lancaster county in time, equipment and services that save life, property & the environment. We look forward to having your assistance.  

Power Packs Project is in need of volunteers to serve as Distribution Site Liaisons and assist school sites with weekly Power Packs distributions.

We’re looking to incorporate more Power Packs volunteers in the schools to assist with weekly distributions.  Distribution site teams, comprised by 3-4 volunteers will manage all things with distribution.  Volunteer Drivers ( 1-2 drivers) will do warehouse pick up and drop off to schools, and Distribution Liaisons (1-2 volunteers) with the assistance of school liaison will manage all distribution at the site, giving packs to participants, recording pick up, obtaining TEFAP forms and returning all forms and leftover items to warehouse at end of distribution.  Interested individuals will need to be available at the school WEDNESDAYS 2:30PM-4:00 PM.

We understand school staff are stretched and it’s become too difficult to manage weekly distributions. This new set up is to address the staffing issues that have occurred last school year that resulted challenges of families unable to pick up at the school.  School Liaisons can work with the Distribution Liaisons to ensure weekly distributions are successful.  The addition of Distribution Site Teams will impact school site delivery schedules since they will only need to arrive up to 1 hour prior to site distribution time. School Liaisons will work closely with Distribution Site Team to ensure distribution space is available and assist with participant engagement.

* Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI clearances required for all positions.

Please contact Lancaster Region Director Annette Rosa Pabon at (717)517-9220 or annette@powerpacksproject.org for further details.

Front Office Administrative Volunteer needed to assist with various office duties, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, e-mail correspondence, data entry, and helping with food pantry pick-up. Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Minimum of 2 hours, 2 days a week preferred.

Please contact Lancaster Region Director Annette Rosa Pabon at (717)517-9220 or annette@powerpacksproject.org for further details.

Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.

Coaches are the heart of our program! Each season, two or more volunteer coaches inspire and guide a team through our tried-and-true curriculum. If you're ready to directly make an impact, then this role is for you.

Serving as a Junior Coach is a fun and rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run! This volunteer position is for high school girls aged 16-18 years old who want to grow their leadership skills. Paired with a Mentor Coach, Junior Coaches receive support to develop their own skills while serving as role models to program participants.

Meals on Wheels of Lancaster and Central PA Food Bank have developed a new partnership initative. On a monthly basis, non-perishable foods are provided to low-income seniors by utilizing a home-delivery model. We are seeking volunteers to assist us in delivering these boxes to seniors each month. The boxes contain goods such as canned goods, shelf-stable milk, juice, cereal and other nutritious foods. Generally speaking, these boxes weigh about 20-30 pounds each. Pick-up location is at Meals on Wheels of Lancaster's facility: 1411 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help the Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of education offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Community Connectors represent the Alzheimer’s Association at in-person community health and wellness events and helps to Connect community members to resources and support.
● Identify prospective community and explore their interest in joining the Alzheimer’s
cause or assisting with Alzheimer’s awareness
● Collaborating with local Alzheimer’s Association community educators who deliver
ongoing community education on a variety of caregiving topics

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity does more than build homes and faith. It also builds leaders. Habitat provides hands-on training and mentorship for new leaders working alongside staff on our construction sites. You will develop new construction and leadership skills while at the same time enriching your community. You will have the opportunity to build a team and build a home from the ground up. Habitat is looking for new leaders to share in this challenge!

The Crew Leader’s principal function is to coach the volunteers to produce acceptable results safely. A Crew Leader can usually guide four to five unskilled or semi-skilled volunteers. Crew Leaders demonstrate tasks, maintain standards, monitor safety, and ensure that the volunteers have enough meaningful work to have a satisfying experience. A Crew Leader should be a people person, possess some basic construction aptitude, enjoy leadership, and be able to learn tasks quickly and then demonstrate those tasks to others. 

Our crews are currently working in Lebanon City, Columbia and Lancaster City! Please contact Mike Andrelczyk at mike@llhfh.org if you are interested in learning more about joining the team to support affordable homeownership in our community. 

 We are a Christian youth center for kids K-12th grade. We have after school programs and summer programs. We are looking for volunteers to help with those programs. Our volunteers' main job is to build relationships with students. Our mission is to help youth and families thrive through gospel-centered ministries. Our volunteers listen and talk to students, participate in games/activities and point them to Jesus. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community.

The Common Wheel is in need of folks to support our programming! Specifically, we are looking for people to assist with our Earn-a-Bike classes, which take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. A little about the program:

As a volunteer, you would assist our class instructor in following class curriculum to provide assistance to students, participate in group rides, and help address any student needs.

All programming volunteers with The Common Wheel are required to complete clearance documentation before working with our Earn-a-Bike classes.

Volunteer Requirements:

For volunteers hoping to help with any program where kids are present, there are a few additional things we need from you. 

Please email completed clearances to mac@thecommonwheel.com