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

32+

Volunteer Opportunities

19+

Needs
for Goods

New Opportunities - Volunteer

Board Positions

Pets Come First

Animals

Medical Mission Volunteers to Travel to Ghana in 2026

Ghana Medical Relief

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

Woodworking Volunteers and Mentors

Doing Good with Wood, Inc.

Education, Research

Cut Out Magazine Pictures - Notify clippings Drop Off

Jana Marie Foundation

Children, Youth

History Buffs and Gardeners Needed

Centre County Historical Society

Arts Culture, Theatre, Humanities

6-12 Grade After School Program Volunteer

Penns Valley Youth Center

Children, Youth

Crafters Needed!

Hope's Dream Rescue and Sanctuary

Animals

New Opportunities - Donate Goods

Candy, used clothing+shoes, medical supplies, toys

Ghana Medical Relief

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

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

Penns Valley Youth Center

Children, Youth

First-Class Forever Stamps

Interfaith Human Services

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Some Donations of Tools or Wood Accepted

Doing Good with Wood, Inc.

Education, Research

Food Donations Needed

Centre Helps

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Shelter Items Needed

Centre Safe

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Office Supplies Needed

Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.

General

Cleaning Supplies Needed

Park Forest Preschool

Children, Youth

Chewy Wish List

Pets Come First

Animals

Amazon Wishlist

Pets Come First

Animals

News - Spread The Word

Ghana 2025 - A Success!

Belinda Owusu

Ghana Medical Relief

Aids Resource Alliance, Inc. Has Moved!

Kirsten Burkhart

AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc.

Upcoming events at Mid-State Literacy Council - 2025

Bridget Schell

Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.

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

Youth volunteerism creates a positive impact in the community

Ann Echols, Lana Fulton

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

Girl Scout Support Coordinator

Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

Full-time

Program Generalist (Direct Support Professional)

The Arc of Centre County

Full-time

Employment Specialist

The Arc of Centre County

Part-time

Sleep Aide

The Arc of Centre County

Part-time

Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Centre County

Part-time

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

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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