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.

105+

Community
Partners

74+

Volunteer Opportunities

42+

Needs
for Goods

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Data entry

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Inc.

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Volunteer Helpers

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

General

Under the Lights Volunteer Coordinator

Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.

General

Volunteers Wanted

Spotlight PA

Civic

Minutes Taker: Board of Directors Meetings

Centre Volunteers in Medicine

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Leadership Team Members Needed

ACAP Centre County

Education, Research

Audio/visual Person needed for 2 hours once per month

ACAP Centre County

Education, Research

Tech Support Volunteer

Moshannon Creek Watershed Association

Environment, Nature, Gardening

General Volunteering

Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.

General

Volunteer Tutor

Adult Community ESL program (Penn State Career and Family Pathways)

Literacy

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Amazon Wishlist

The Rivet

General

School Supply Drive

YMCA of Centre County

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Cat/Kitten Food and Litter Needed

Centre County PAWS

Animals

Playground renovation - wood timbers needed

Park Forest Preschool

Children, Youth

Household items for our clients

Housing Transitions

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Walmart Wishlist

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

Chewy Wishlist

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

Amazon Wishlist

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

Amazon Wishlist

Youth Service Bureau: BBBS

Children, Youth

Used Book Donations

AAUW State College

Philanthropy

News - Spread The Word

Block Party Fridays: A Summer Benefit Series for Discovery Space & The Rivet - August 2024

Gina Gavazzi

The Rivet

Shelterfest August 3, 11 AM - 7 PM

Jordan Taylor

Out of the Cold Centre County

Movies Under the Stars Series

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

Sept. 25th: 25th Anniversary Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee

Amy Wilson

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

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

Youth volunteerism creates a positive impact in the community

Ann Echols, Lana Fulton

Volunteer Centre County

Beating the Holiday Blues

Teresa Mull

Volunteer Centre County

Find Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in Centre County

Ann Echols

Volunteer Centre County

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

Leo Buscaglia

Our Community Partners

The Rivet

ACAP Centre County

Wildlife Leadership Academy

Centre Helps

State of Hope Foundation Inc.

Mt. Top Area Swimming Pool Association, Inc.

Spotlight PA

Philipsburg Cemetery Co., Inc.

Adult Community ESL program (Penn State Career and Family Pathways)

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

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.