About the organization: We are a STEAM makerspace for kids and their grownups. At Keystone Kidspace, kids can have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering, art and math through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and unique classes.
Volunteer responsibilities: You will have the opportunity to play, craft, create, and tinker alongside children and their parents during open play times.
Volunteer requirements: Volunteers must complete the following PRIOR to their first volunteer shift with Keystone Kidspace:
- Submit the following up-to-date clearances to the community partner before their first volunteer shift:
- PA Access to Criminal History (PATCH) Background Check
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- Participate in a Keystone Kidspace New Volunteer Orientation Session.
- These take place 1-2 times each semester. Contact Jenn Borden (jborden@keystonekidspace.org) to join an upcoming volunteer orientation session.
Shifts available: Volunteers are needed for the following shifts. Shifts take place during the fall semester (September-December) and the spring semester (February-May). If you are interested in volunteering during the summer months,
- SATURDAYS from 9:30a-2p
- SATURDAYS from 1p-5p
- SUNDAYS from 11:30a-4:30p
Attendance policy: Keystone Kidspace provides transformative opportunities for kids and families from York. Volunteers are vital to this work. As such, it is crucial that volunteers are committed, dependable, punctual, and high-communication with the Community Partners at Keystone Kidspace.
- Once you are signed up for one or more volunteer shifts, you are expected to show up.
- If you can't make it, you are expected to notify Jenn Borden (jborden@keystonekidspace.org) at least three days ahead of time (or ASAP in the case of emergencies).
- If you do not meet the expectations of the attendance policy, you may be asked to discontinue your volunteer involvement with Keystone Kidspace.
Signing up: To sign up for an ongoing shift, complete BOTH of the following steps:
- Email Jenn Borden (jborden@keystonekidspace.org) with your interest and availability. Jenn will work with you to confirm your volunteer schedule.
- Click "respond" on this volunteer signup listing. This will allow you to easily submit your volunteer hours after you complete your shifts.
Supplies provided: All supplies that will be provided for volunteers.
Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this project.
Contact information
- Jenn Borden, Director of Visitor Experience
- (717) 900-9887 or (717) 900-9915 ext.102
- jborden@keystonekidspace.org
