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.

135+

Community
Partners

69+

Volunteer Opportunities

37+

Needs
for Goods

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Need Social Media/Marketing Experience

Pets Come First

Animals

Board Positions

Pets Come First

Animals

Medical Mission Volunteers to Travel to Ghana in 2026

Ghana Medical Relief

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Painters Needed

Snow Shoe EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) Needed!

Snow Shoe EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Bowlers Needed!

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Snowshoers Needed!

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Mall Walkers!

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Website Updates

Grief Connection

Wellness

Need Help Creating a Marketing Plan

Grief Connection

Wellness

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Candy, used clothing+shoes, medical supplies, toys

Ghana Medical Relief

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Lucas Device Needed

Snow Shoe EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Power Washer Needed

Snow Shoe EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Vehicle Wash Needed

Snow Shoe EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

New Backpacks Needed

State of Hope Foundation Inc.

Children, Youth

Paper plates, cups, napkins, forks and spoons, etc.

Penns Valley Youth Center

Children, Youth

Supplies Needed

Happy Valley Animals in Need

Animals

First-Class Forever Stamps

Interfaith Human Services

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Wish List of Donations

Bellefonte Cemetery Association: Union Cemetery

Civic

Cat Food and Litter Needed

Happy Valley Animals in Need

Animals

News - Spread The Word

The Arc Job Training

Jessica Sheader

The Arc of Centre County

Movies Under the Stars! The Secret Life of Pets 2 - August 15th, 2025

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

Medicare: Information Families & Caregivers Need to Know

Jill Lillie

ACAP Centre County

Centre Helps - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Karah Hughes

Centre Helps

Bookshop Fundraiser

Bridget Schell

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

The Arc: Battle of the Strongman Event and More!

Jessica Sheader

The Arc of Centre County

*New Date* Movies Under the Stars Series: Moana 2

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

Maker Faire Happy Valley

Gina Walk

The Rivet

With a Little Help from Our Friends Benefit Show

Hannah Brewster

Jana Marie Foundation

Sept. 24th: 26th Anniversary Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee

Bridget Schell

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

Yard Sale Fundraiser

Cathy Kassab

Nittany Beagle Rescue

Dutch Fall Festival

Lisa Rivera

East Penns Valley Library

Out of the Darkness Walk in Centre County

Samantha Bruno

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Central PA Region

Kickball & Queens Tournament

Cat Cook

Centre LGBT+

Ridgelines Community Conference

Jennifer Hwozdek

Ridgelines Language Arts

BINGO Fundraiser! Lots of prizes!

Karen Grubb

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Multicultural Unity Fair

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

United Nations Day - Celebration Dinner

Jackie Esposito

United Nations Association of Centre County PA

Fall Fundraiser and Celebration Dinner

Amanda Fisher

Penns Valley Youth Center

Beagle Palooza!

Cathy Kassab

Nittany Beagle Rescue

Centre Film Festival 2025

Pearl Gluck

Centre Film Festival

Winter Market

Gina Walk

The Rivet

Wreaths Across America Ceremony to Honor Veterans

CR "Connie" Cole

Bellefonte Cemetery Association: Union Cemetery

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

Cindy Kolarik

The Jared Box Project

Beating the Holiday Blues

Teresa Mull

Volunteer Centre County

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

Holly riddle

Volunteer Centre County

Upcoming events at Mid-State Literacy Council - 2025

Bridget Schell

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

From Waitlists to Hope: ADERS Revolutionizes Autism Care Access

Kyle Brubaker

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources and Services

Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs State College Spikes, Centre Safe Fundraiser, August 7, 2025

Deb Baysinger

Centre Safe

🐾 Win $20,000 or a New Subaru — Pets Come First's Annual Raffle ON SALE NOW!

Maurie Kelly

Pets Come First

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

Cindy Hall

AAUW State College

Volunteer Centre County is in the News!

Karen Walker

Volunteer Centre County

Volunteer Centre County was on TV!

Maria Cade

Volunteer Centre County

Volunteer Centre County brings groups together

Tristan Kleinfelter

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

The Jared Box Project Offers Turnkey Events!

Cindy Kolarik

The Jared Box Project

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

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

Find Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in Centre County

Ann Echols

Volunteer Centre County

Out of the Cold's Annual Fundraiser Dinner, Rooted in Hope, on Monday October 6, 2025

Kendra Gettig

Out of the Cold Centre County

Movies Under the Stars! Inside Out 2 - July 26th, 2025

Kalyla Lafferty

State College Borough

Aids Resource Alliance, Inc. Has Moved!

Kirsten Burkhart

AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc.

Ghana 2025 - A Success!

Belinda Owusu

Ghana Medical Relief

Paid Job Openings

K5 Program Coordinator

Penns Valley Youth Center

Part-time

Employment Specialist

The Arc of Centre County

Part-time

University Required Internship

The Arc of Centre County

Full-time

Sleep Aide

The Arc of Centre County

Part-time

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Arc of Centre County

Full-time

Program Generalist (Direct Support Professional)

The Arc of Centre County

Full-time

Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Centre County

Part-time

Family Service Worker (FSW)

CenClear Child Services (CenClear)

Full-time

Parent Educator

CenClear Child Services (CenClear)

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

Easterseals of WCPA Child Development Center

AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc.

Penns Valley Youth Center

Ridgelines Language Arts

The Fred H Carlin Community Vision Foundation

Performing Arts School of Central PA

Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch

Snow Shoe EMS

Print Factory Bellefonte

Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation

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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