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.

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

Leo Buscaglia

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Various Needs: Stocking Stuffer Holiday Market

Centre County Historical Society

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Greeters/Customer Service Volunteers Needed

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

General

Book Sale Volunteers and Shoppers Needed!

AAUW State College

Philanthropy

Reception Area Volunteers Needed

Centre LGBT+

LGBTQ+, Diversity

Board of Trustees

Centre County Farmland Trust

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Red Kettle Campaign Bell Ringer

The Salvation Army of Centre County

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Volunteer Counselor/Advocate

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Create Training Videos

Volunteer Centre County

Civic

Board Position: Treasurer

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Lunch Provider

Out of the Cold Centre County

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Laptop Computers Needed

CentrePeace, Inc.

General

Snacks and Coffee/Tea

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

Literacy

Cookie Jars

YMCA of Centre County

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Fleece Fabric Needed for Making New-Sew Blankets

Jana Marie Foundation

Children, Youth

Toy Drive

The Salvation Army of Centre County

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Needed Items

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

CATA Bus Tokens

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

Literacy

Seeking paper towels, food prep gloves, hand soap, etc.

Taproot Kitchen

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Amazon Wishlist

A Soldier's Hands

General

Book Donations

The Jared Box Project

Children, Youth

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.

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Community
Partners

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Needs
for Goods

“ NO ACT OF KINDNESS,
NO MATTER HOW SMALL,
IS EVER WASTED ”
AESOP

Our Community Partners

Random Acts of Reading

State College Lions Foundation

Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Association

Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.

The Makery of Central PA

Central Pennsylvania SCORE

Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

Nittany Valley Symphony

Moshannon Creek Watershed Association

Soroptimist International of Centre County

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.