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.

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

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Type O Blood Donors Needed

American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region

Crisis, Emergency, Support

Wilderness City 5K Volunteer Opportunities

Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation

General

Dog and Cat Fosters Needed

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

Crafters Needed!

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

Cultural Events Committee Chair

Global Connections

International

Adult Mentor Needed for 1 Week at Camp

Wildlife Leadership Academy

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Help Clear Out Small Storage Unit

3 Dots Downtown

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Hotline Volunteers Needed

Centre Helps

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Volunteer Opportunity: Clay Reclaiming + Pugmill

The Rivet

General

Lifeguard Needed

Mt. Top Area Swimming Pool Association, Inc.

Children, Youth

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Food Donations Needed

Centre Helps

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Bottles of Water are Needed

People's Choice Festival

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Shelter Items Needed

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Non-Latex Medical Gloves

Port Matilda EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Office Supplies Needed

Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.

General

Silent Auction Items Needed

The Jared Box Project

Children, Youth

Chewy Wish List

Pets Come First

Animals

Amazon Wishlist

Pets Come First

Animals

Collect Gift Cards to Donate

Housing Transitions

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Donated Goods Needed

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

News - Spread The Word

From Waitlists to Hope: ADERS Revolutionizes Autism Care Access

Kyle Brubaker

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources and Services

Upcoming events at Mid-State Literacy Council - 2025

Bridget Schell

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

Movies Under the Stars! Space Jam - June 20th, 2025

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

Celebration of Smiles on Sept. 20, 2025 6:30-8:30 PM

Cindy Kolarik

The Jared Box Project

Youth volunteerism creates a positive impact in the community

Ann Echols, Lana Fulton

Volunteer Centre County

Making Happy Valley an “extra-special” place to live and work

Holly riddle

Volunteer Centre County

Breaking Stereotypes: Trends in Volunteering During Retirement

Ann Echols

Volunteer Centre County

AAUW Employment Pay Resources - StartSmart // Closing the Pay Gap for Women

Cindy Hall

AAUW State College

Volunteer Centre County brings groups together

Tristan Kleinfelter

Volunteer Centre County

Volunteer Centre County was on TV!

Maria Cade

Volunteer Centre County

Volunteer Centre County is in the News!

Karen Walker

Volunteer Centre County

The Jared Box Project Offers Turnkey Events!

Cindy Kolarik

The Jared Box Project

Beating the Holiday Blues

Teresa Mull

Volunteer Centre County

Find Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in Centre County

Ann Echols

Volunteer Centre County

Paid Job Openings

Join Our Team at The Arc of Centre County as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!

The Arc of Centre County

Full-time

Police Records Technician

State College Borough

Full-time

Residential Refuse Collector

State College Borough

Full-time

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

Leo Buscaglia

Our Community Partners

Performing Arts School of Central PA

Snow Shoe EMS

Print Factory Bellefonte

Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation

American Philatelic Research Library

Ghana Medical Relief

Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

Rhoneymeade

Central PA July 04, Inc.

Burning Ma'aM

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.

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