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.

120+

Community
Partners

66+

Volunteer Opportunities

45+

Needs
for Goods

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Ironman 70.3 Volunteers Needed

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

General

Help Remove Fencing

Think We, not Me Food Growing Program

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Build Squarespace Website

State College Lions Foundation

Philanthropy

Photographer Needed

ClearWater Conservancy

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Watershed Cleanup Volunteers Needed

ClearWater Conservancy

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Volunteer Hotline Counselor/Advocate

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Beaver Stadium Run

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Special Olympics Swim Coach

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Streamside Steward

ClearWater Conservancy

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Plan, purchase, and cook a meal for shelter residents.

Housing Transitions

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Donate Eyeglasses

State College Lions Foundation

Philanthropy

Raffle Prizes Needed by April 4th, 2025

Active Adult Center - Centre Region Parks & Recreation

General

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

Please Donate: Non Clumping Cat Litter

Pets Come First

Animals

Amazon Wishlist

The Rivet

General

Cat/Kitten Food and Litter Needed

Centre County PAWS

Animals

Household items for our clients

Housing Transitions

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Walmart Wishlist

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

News - Spread The Word

Cultural Conversations, April 16th, 2025 5:30-7:30 PM

Naana Nti

Community Diversity Group

Bring your pet to the 'Photos with the Easter Bunny Event'! April 7th, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM at Lyons Kennels, Bellefonte

Amber Schoonauer

Nittany Beagle Rescue

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

Mason Strouse

CenClear Child Services (CenClear)

55+ Prom Night April 4th, 2025 (RSVP by March 31st)

Erika Mann

Active Adult Center - Centre Region Parks & Recreation

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

Connie Schroeder

AAUW State College

Earth Day Celebration on Saturday April 19, 2025 from noon - 4 PM

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

Centre County PAWS: By The Numbers 2024

Lisa Bahr

Centre County PAWS

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

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

Leo Buscaglia

Our Community Partners

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

Darkness2Hope

Nittany Valley Charter School

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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