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.

122+

Community
Partners

64+

Volunteer Opportunities

36+

Needs
for Goods

New Opportunities - Volunteer

J.A.M. Fest Volunteers Needed

Jana Marie Foundation

Children, Youth

Table outreach event Central PA Native Plants Festival

Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Set Up and Clean Up Help Needed

Centre County Historical Society

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Help needed in the gardens and greenhouse

Turtle Way/Project of School of Living

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Spring Clean-Up

Bellefonte Cemetery Association: Union Cemetery

Civic

Adult Mentor at Summer Field Schools

Wildlife Leadership Academy

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Summer Games Volunteers Needed

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Ironman 70.3 Volunteers Needed

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

General

Build Squarespace Website

State College Lions Foundation

Philanthropy

Volunteer Hotline Counselor/Advocate

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Silent Auction Items Needed

The Jared Box Project

Children, Youth

Cleaning Supplies Needed

Park Forest Preschool

Children, Youth

Canopy tents, foldable tables, and chairs

Turtle Way/Project of School of Living

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Donate Eyeglasses

State College Lions Foundation

Philanthropy

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

Please Donate: Non Clumping Cat Litter

Pets Come First

Animals

Amazon Wishlist

The Rivet

General

News - Spread The Word

Centre Safe is 50! Join us May 28, 2025 from noon to 2 PM for lunch!

Jen Pencek

Centre Safe

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

Cindy Kolarik

The Jared Box Project

Movies Under the Stars! Summer 2025

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

The Arc Fund-Racer: May 14, 2025 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Bridget A. Waltz

The Arc of Centre County

A Soldier's Hands - 3rd Annual Walk to Remember - Saturday, May 24, from 8-9:30 AM

Trish Shallenberger

A Soldier's Hands

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

CenClear Child Abuse Prevention Carnivals - April 5th and 26th, 2025

Mason Strouse

CenClear Child Services (CenClear)

AAUW State College Used Book Sale, May 17-20, 2025

Connie Schroeder

AAUW State College

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

Prevention Educator

Centre Safe

Full-time

Residential Services Counselor/Advocate

Centre Safe

Full-time

Executive Director

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra

Part-time

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

Leo Buscaglia

Our Community Partners

Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

Rhoneymeade

Central PA July 04, Inc.

Burning Ma'aM

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources and Services

Pink Zone

State College Food Bank

Pets Come First

Footprints in the Field

Lemont Village Association

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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