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.

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Community
Partners

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Needs
for Goods

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Rhoneymeade

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Central Cycling Classic Volunteers

Centre Volunteers in Medicine

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Volunteer at the Lemont Strawberry Festival

Lemont Village Association

Civic

Event Volunteers Needed

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Employee Mentors, Market Helpers, Gleening Assistants

Taproot Kitchen

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Breast Care Center Volunteers

Mount Nittany Health Foundation

Wellness

Troop Leaders Needed

Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

Children, Youth

Volunteer at The People's Choice Festival

People's Choice Festival

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

Grow, harvest, and deliver fresh produce to food banks

Think We, Not Me Food Growing Program

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

State College Pride Parade Volunteers Needed

Centre LGBT+

LGBTQ+, Diversity

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Shelter Items Needed

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Non-Latex Medical Gloves

Port Matilda EMS

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Office Supplies Needed

Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.

General

Silent Auction Items Needed

The Jared Box Project

Children, Youth

Cleaning Supplies Needed

Park Forest Preschool

Children, Youth

Canopy tents, foldable tables, and chairs

Turtle Way/Project of School of Living

Environment, Nature, Gardening

Donate Eyeglasses

State College Lions Foundation

Philanthropy

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

News - Spread The Word

Painting Party Fundraiser June 25th, 2025 6 - 8:30 PM

Edie Binkley

Think We, Not Me Food Growing Program

Burning Ma'aM 2025 May 23rd and 24th, 2025

Araelia Lopatic

Burning Ma'aM

RhoneyMeadeFest '25 – June 5th - 8th, 2025

James Lesher

Rhoneymeade

Centre Safe is 50! Join us May 28, 2025 from noon to 2 PM for lunch!

Jen Pencek

Centre Safe

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

Cindy Kolarik

The Jared Box Project

Movies Under the Stars! Summer 2025

Kayla Lafferty

State College Borough

A Soldier's Hands - 3rd Annual Walk to Remember - Saturday, May 24, from 8-9:30 AM

Trish Shallenberger

A Soldier's Hands

Youth volunteerism creates a positive impact in the community

Ann Echols, Lana Fulton

Volunteer Centre County

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

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

Cindy Hall

AAUW State College

Volunteer Centre County brings groups together

Tristan Kleinfelter

Volunteer Centre County

Volunteer Centre County was on TV!

Maria Cade

Volunteer Centre County

Volunteer Centre County is in the News!

Karen Walker

Volunteer Centre County

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

Residential Refuse Collector

State College Borough

Full-time

Prevention Educator

Centre Safe

Full-time

Residential Services Counselor/Advocate

Centre Safe

Full-time

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

Ghana Medical Relief

Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

Rhoneymeade

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

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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