Volunteer
Centre County
Where YOU Make a Difference!
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.
136+
Community
Partners
50+
Volunteer Opportunities
32+
Needs
for Goods
New Opportunities - Volunteer
Bake Treats as well as Volunteer!
Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.
Literacy
History Buffs and Gardeners Needed
Centre County Historical Society
Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities
Help Pick Sweet Corn
Think We, Not Me Food Growing Program
Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness
6-12 Grade After School Program Volunteer
Penns Valley Youth Center
Children, Youth
Regional Youth Action Campaign (YAC) Coordinator
American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region
Crisis, Emergency, Support
Join PA/NJ TACF at Ag Progress Days!
Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation
Environment, Nature, Gardening
Type O Blood Donors Needed
American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region
Crisis, Emergency, Support
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
New Opportunities - Donate Goods
Food Donations Needed
Centre Helps
Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness
Shelter Items Needed
Centre Safe
Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness
Silent Auction Items Needed
The Jared Box Project
Children, Youth
Cleaning Supplies Needed
Park Forest Preschool
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
Please Donate: Non Clumping Cat Litter
Pets Come First
Animals
Amazon Wishlist
The Rivet
General
News - Spread The Word
The Arc Job Training
Jessica Sheader
Movies Under the Stars! The Secret Life of Pets 2 - August 15th, 2025
Kayla Lafferty
The Arc: Battle of the Strongman Event and More!
Jessica Sheader
Upcoming events at Mid-State Literacy Council - 2025
Bridget Schell
From Waitlists to Hope: ADERS Revolutionizes Autism Care Access
Kyle Brubaker
Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs State College Spikes, Centre Safe Fundraiser, August 7, 2025
Deb Baysinger
AAUW Employment Pay Resources - StartSmart // Closing the Pay Gap for Women
Cindy Hall
Volunteer Centre County is in the News!
Karen Walker
Volunteer Centre County was on TV!
Maria Cade
Find Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in Centre County
Ann Echols
Volunteer Centre County brings groups together
Tristan Kleinfelter
Breaking Stereotypes: Trends in Volunteering During Retirement
Ann Echols
Youth volunteerism creates a positive impact in the community
Ann Echols, Lana Fulton
The Jared Box Project Offers Turnkey Events!
Cindy Kolarik
Movies Under the Stars! Space Jam - June 20th, 2025
Kayla Lafferty
Celebration of Smiles on Sept. 20, 2025 6:30-8:30 PM
Cindy Kolarik
Out of the Cold's Annual Fundraiser Dinner, Rooted in Hope, on Monday October 6, 2025
Kendra Gettig
Movies Under the Stars! Inside Out 2 - July 26th, 2025
Kalyla Lafferty
Beating the Holiday Blues
Teresa Mull
Making Happy Valley an “extra-special” place to live and work
Holly riddle
Paid Job Openings
Employment Specialist
The Arc of Centre County
Part-time
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Centre County
Part-time
University Required Internship
The Arc of Centre County
Full-time
Program Generalist (Direct Support Professional)
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
Police Internship Program
State College Borough
Part-time
Full-Time Custodian
State College Borough
Full-time
Part Time Parking Enforcement Officer/Customer Service Representative
State College Borough
Part-time
School Crossing Guards – Permanent and Substitutes
State College Borough
Part-time
“ Too often we underestimate
the smallest act of caring
which has the potential
to turn a life around ”
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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