Volunteer
Centre County

Where YOU Make a Difference!

Volunteering

Volunteering your skills is an impactful way to give back. Connect directly with nonprofits and make a difference.

Donating Goods

Many nonprofits rely on donated supplies, furniture, and equipment to do their work. They may also ask for donated goods that can benefit others who they help.

Welcome to Volunteer
Centre County

Volunteer Centre County is an inclusive and effective portal for informing civically engaged residents about Centre County, PA charities most in need of volunteer services and donated goods.

“ Too often we underestimate
the smallest act of caring
which has the potential
to turn a life around ”

Leo Buscaglia

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Bike MS: Glimcher Keystone Country Ride

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Summer Games

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk Committee Member

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Central PA Region

Wellness

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Board Member

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Central PA Region

Wellness

Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk Chair

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Central PA Region

Wellness

Treasurer

Penns Valley Conservation Association

Environment, Nature, Gardening

FIRST Robotics Competition Mentors

Centre County 4-H Robotics

Children, Youth

FIRST Tech Challenge Mentors

Centre County 4-H Robotics

Children, Youth

FIRST LEGO League Mentors

Centre County 4-H Robotics

Children, Youth

Treasurer for Park Forest Preschool Board

Park Forest Preschool

Children, Youth

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Large Terry Towels

Centre County PAWS

Animals

Used Book Donations - accepting books June 18, 2024

AAUW State College

Philanthropy

Full Size Projector for Literacy Instruction

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

Literacy

Wish List

Discovery Space of Central PA

General

Cars for Homes(TM)

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Paper Towels Needed

Centre County PAWS

Animals

Laptop Computers Needed

CentrePeace, Inc.

General

Snacks and Coffee/Tea

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

Literacy

Cookie Jars

YMCA of Centre County

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Fleece Fabric Needed for Making New-Sew Blankets

Jana Marie Foundation

Children, Youth

Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

How Giving to Others Makes You Healthier and Happier

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family and your community. The right match can help you to reduce stress, find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Giving to others can also protect your mental and physical health. Learn more about the many benefits of helping others by clicking here.

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Community
Partners

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Needs
for Goods

“ NO ACT OF KINDNESS,
NO MATTER HOW SMALL,
IS EVER WASTED ”
AESOP

Our Community Partners

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Centre County 4-H Robotics

Alzheimer's Association

CenClear Child Services (CenClear)

Park Forest Preschool

Mount Nittany Health Foundation

Office for Research Protections, Penn State University

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter

League of Women Voters of Centre County

Grief Connection

Why Become a Community Partner?

Community Partners are nonprofit organizations located in Centre County, PA that have been approved by Volunteer Centre County. There is no charge to Community Partners for posting unlimited opportunities. Posts are reviewed and managed as a community service. Newsletters and advertising help Community Partners find talents and treasures. Volunteer Centre County makes it easy for those in Centre County, PA to have a one-stop shop for serving and giving.