Volunteers needed for Cooking Up Connection (1/15/2026-3/7/2026)

Description

Starting January 15 through March 7, we are offering weekly volunteer hours every Thursday for our Cooking Up Connection youth program. YCP students will gaining hands-on experience working with elementary and High school aged students in a creative, supportive learning environment. Learn more about Cooking Up Connection through this video

Program Details:

When: weekly on Thursdays from Jan 15 – March 7

Time: 3:30–6:30 PM (students may volunteer 1, 2, or all 3 hours)

Location: York College Center for Community Engagement (Kitchen) | 59 E. Market Street, York, PA 17401

Clearances: Volunteers must obtain their PA Background Check and Child Abuse Clearances and submit them to volunteer@ycp.edu prior to volunteering. If you need assistance obtaining these clearances, please contact Daphney Adams (dadams21@ycp.edu). 

Volunteer Roles Include:

  • Culinary & classroom support during hands-on cooking classes
  • Youth mentoring
  • Video documentation and storytelling for community impact
  • Program support, setup, and kitchen organization

This opportunity is especially beneficial for students interested in:

  • Education
  • Social work
  • Public health
  • Communications/media
  • Nonprofit or community engagement
  • Culinary arts

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Requires: Personal vehicle waiver (updated February 2023)

Location

Get Connected Icon 59 E Market St
York, PA  17401
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Jan 22, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7
Thu Mar 5, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 6:30pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 7