Opportunities From: Spartan Volunteer Network

Trinity Youth Center is looking for mentors for our 6th-12th grade youth members. Mentors will interact with our youth by playing video games, board games, and card games. Mentors will also be a positive encouragement to our youth members.

If interested, please contact trinityyouthcenter@outlook.com in addition to responding here. 

Load a truck with donated furniture, go to the client's residence, unload the truck with the furniture, set up the space for the client. These opportunities take place on Saturday mornings as needed. Please contact Beth Brennen (offthestreetsyork@gmail.com) for more details.

Volunteer at the West End Local Link (WELL) Food Pantry on Mondays starting Monday, January 5th 2026  Volunteers will be tasked with unloading vehicles to carry donated items into the food pantry and organizing these items in the pantry.

Volunteer capacity: 3 volunteers

When: Mondays at 10:30am (until about noon)

Where: 408 W Market Street, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity.

Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions. 

Volunteer at the West End Local Link (WELL) Food Pantry on the third Wednesday of every month, starting on January 21 2026, to help with food distribution. Volunteers who speak Spanish or Creole are needed, but this is not a requirement to volunteer.

Volunteer capacity: 3 volunteers

When: Third Wednesday of every month at 5:45pm (until about 7:45pm)

Where: 408 W Market Street, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity.

Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions.

Thousands of books are checked out across York County Libraries every day and when they are returned there is only1 right location for it to live on our shelves. Are you up to the challenge?

Created by Liz Morales of Morales Kitchen LLC, Cooking Up Connection is a culinary arts-based youth development program that uses food as a medium to build identity, community, and emotional wellness. Liz is seeking 1-2 volunteers to assist with capturing the youth participants while they are gaining experience in the kitchen. All materials will be provided. This is a great opportunity for student interested in media, storytelling, or service learning to gain hands-on experience.

When: Thursdays from 4:00-6:00PM

Where: Gunter-Smith Center for Community Engagement, 59 E Market Street, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Parking is available.

Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions. 

Assistance is needed in our administrative offices (office skill, preparing mailings, sorting items). This would be as needed, sometimes short notice. Please contact Mina (medmondson@yorklibraries.org) if interested. 

Off The Streets York (OTSY) assists people in York County, PA who qualify, to move from homelessness into homes by assisting them with security deposits and donated furniture. If you're interested in volunteering with OTSY, register here and share your skills and strengths in your response notes. Moves typically involve loading a truck with donated furniture, go to the client's residence, unload the truck with the furniture, set up the space for the client. However, there might be a role for you that utilizes your skills! These opportunities take place on Saturday mornings as needed. Please contact Beth Brennen (offthestreetsyork@gmail.com) for more details.

The Cloverfield apartments and Kinston House, residences associated with Affordable Housing Advocates, is seeking volunteers to engage residents in chair exercises classes one day per week at both locations. Both buildings provide housing for lower income senior citizens. Scheduling is somewhat flexible.

All volunteers must read and complete AHA's Volunteer Policy and forms. Completed forms should be sent to Joyce Santiago (joyce@ahadvocates.org), Chief Executive Officer, for review. 

Please contact Sean McDonald, sean@ahadvocates.org, with any questions or concerns. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity so please feel free to reach out.   

Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance.

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities
Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations

Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies

Time Commitment
Daytime availability required. 3-4 hours for travel/presentation.

Development Opportunities
Leadership, planning, community engagement, team building, public speaking

Qualifications
Ability to relate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, required
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, required
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and review program guidelines and tools, required
Experience or comfort public speaking, required

Training Required
Complete all online/in-person training and review all relevant information for the Community Preparedness Education Program you are supporting (Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations). Review all preparedness program materials and guidance posted on the Exchange in the Preparedness Toolkit.

The Regional Coordinator for the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC) coordinates the program at a regional level (61 counties in Pennsylvania). The Youth Action Campaign informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an International Humanitarian Law topic.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit Campaign Coordinators and teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.
• Commit 2-4 hours a week during the implementation of the campaign.
• Report data related to metrics to regional staff in a timely manner.
• Communicate as necessary with Divisional Leadership
• Participate in the monthly call during the implementation of the program.
•Support IHL YAC Campaign Coordinators in overseeing their teams
• Ensures all Advocate teams receive training from Campaign Coordinators
• Shares programmatic guidance from NHQ with Campaign Coordiantors
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Development Opportunities
• Expand knowledge base about International Humanitarian Law
• Mentor youth and develop their capacity for service
• Enhance leadership and communication skills
• Build relationships with the Red Cross, volunteers, and community partners

Qualifications
• A passion for working with youth and an interest in IHL.
• Excellent project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.
• Must display flexibility, adaptability, initiative, and teamwork.
• Must possess the ability to present politicized issues in compliance with the American Red Cross’s neutrality mandate.
• Experience working with youth, the Red Cross, and IHL is preferred.
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
• Either over 18 years of age and/or spent 2 years participating in the IHL YAC

Creative Connections: Art & Heart Workshop is a fun and inclusive volunteering event where college students come together with peers with disabilities for a joyful afternoon of arts and crafts. The goal of the workshop is simple: create together, connect through creativity, and have a great time while doing it. We can supply the materials for fun and creative arts and crafts activities at an on-campus spot.

Volunteers should coordinate a schedule with Penn-Mar Human Services and contact volunteer@ycp.edu for assistance when reserving a space on-campus. 

Videographer Volunteer - Carry out assigned recording tasks using their phone or cameras. May edit and complete videos to be published with Marketing staff guidance. As needed.

Do you enjoy taking photos of children, families and special events. Do you love getting those candid shots of happy faces?  Photographer/Photojournalist Volunteer - Carries out assigned photography tasks  at special events or documenting existing programs. Uses personal phone or cameras and transfers raw files to our Marketing Team. 

Bin Captain Responsibilities Guide

Thank you for helping keep York greener! This program only works because of dedicated volunteers like you. The role is flexible, a few hours per month, and makes a lasting impact on our community.

Main Responsibilities

Member Orientation: Host 1–2 short orientation sessions during the warmer months (March/April – October) to welcome new members and review composting guidelines.

Answer Questions: Respond to member emails or messages about the composting process, troubleshooting, or general program info.

Site Check-Ins: Visit the compost site periodically to make sure:

The bins are in good condition.

There are enough “browns” (carbon-rich materials like leaves or wood chips) in Bin 3 to balance food scraps.

The area stays neat and welcoming.

Commitment is only a few hours per month.

You don’t need prior composting expertise — just a willingness to learn and stay consistent.

Orientation templates and resources will be provided.

Your support ensures York Community Compost Co-Ops continues to thrive. Thank you for carrying this mission forward and helping create a healthier, greener future for York.

Join the people Penn-Mar supports for an on-campus Lunch and Hangout! 

Convenient scheduling options! 

Volunteer once, weekly or monthly!  

Bring FRIENDS! 

Play games, hang out and laugh a ton! 

Join us for an opportunity to connect, have fun, and forge new friendships!

At Penn-Mar, we’re dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to live a life of their choosing. We believe everyone deserves the chance to make choices and build a fulfilling life.

Love sports? Are you on a team? Volunteer on-campus with us! 

Penn-Mar Human Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We bring the players we support and will meet you on campus. Sign up for 1 volunteer opportunity, once a week or once a month. You dictate the schedule! 

Once you sign-up, someone from Penn-Mar will reach out to schedule.

***Please note that Penn-Mar Human Services and Spartan Volunteer Network will need at least 2 weeks of lead-time to coordinate location and logistics. The earlier you contact us with your interest and availability, the better!

All volunteers must complete the attached waiver prior to participating in this project.

Join the Northeast Neighborhood Association and make an impact in your community! Volunteers are needed to assist with food pantry operations. Tasks might include being able to lift and navigate stairs.

Shifts: 

To volunteer or to learn more about these opportunities, use the contact form or call 717-845-5641. 

Pick up donated bread and bakery items from local stores and deliver them to the pantry on Tuesday evenings and the East York Panera, and Wednesday mornings at the White Street Weis. 

Moderate lifting required.

To volunteer or to learn more about these opportunities, use the contact form or call 717-845-5641. 

Assist families on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. to sort clothing donations and stock clothing area.  Requires ability to climb stairs. Some moderate lifting required. Other times available by mutual agreement.

To volunteer or to learn more about these opportunities, use the contact form or call 717-845-5641. 

First impressions are important. Be the smiling face a visitor sees when they ring the doorbell at Pappus House. Be the calm voice that directs inquiries when they call our phone. This role is one of the most crucial to ensuring the warm, loving atmosphere of our home.

2 hr Shifts: Daily 9am – 11am; 11am – 1pm; 1pm – 3pm; 3pm – 5pm; 5pm – 7pm

Pappus House Volunteer Requirements
To maintain the Mission and Vision of Pappus House, volunteers will be expected to:
- Sign a Confidentiality Agreement
- Sign a Waiver of Liability
- Fill out a Volunteer Application
- Consent to have a background check performed (PATCH from PA State Police)
- Volunteer a minimum of 2 times a month

To start the volunteer process please click here.

Direct Care volunteers work side-by-side with our Care Staff, providing comfort and support to our residents and their families. This is a perfect opportunity for volunteers, especially healthcare professionals, looking to make a difference with direct care of our residents. Please note: this volunteer opportunity requires additional upfront and annual training, as well as bigger monthly time commitment.

4 hr Shifts: Daily 9am – 1pm; 1pm – 5pm; 5pm – 9pm

Pappus House Volunteer Requirements
To maintain the Mission and Vision of Pappus House, volunteers will be expected to:
- Sign a Confidentiality Agreement
- Sign a Waiver of Liability
- Fill out a Volunteer Application
- Consent to have a background check performed (PATCH from PA State Police)
- Volunteer a minimum of 2 times a month

To start the volunteer process, please click here.

Social Activity volunteers provide social interaction with residents and possibly family members in the form of conversation, sitting with residents at meal time, playing cards or board games, reading aloud, doing crafts, and engaging in other activities. Sharing your musical talents by singing or playing an instrument, whether a “concert” or “sing-along.” Writing letters… and just listening or sitting quietly as needed. If any of this interaction is something that you enjoy, we’d love to have you.

1 hr Shifts: Daily 10am – 11am; 11am – 12pm; 12pm – 1pm; 1pm – 2pm; 2pm – 3pm; 3pm – 4pm

Pappus House Volunteer Requirements
To maintain the Mission and Vision of Pappus House, volunteers will be expected to:
- Sign a Confidentiality Agreement
- Sign a Waiver of Liability
- Fill out a Volunteer Application
- Consent to have a background check performed (PATCH from PA State Police)
- Volunteer a minimum of 2 times a month

To start the volunteer process, please click here.

Help with the daily work of keeping our house operational. Light housekeeping keeps our house a warm loving home.

2 hr Shifts: Daily 9am – 11am; 11am – 1pm; 1pm – 3pm; 3pm – 5p

Pappus House Volunteer Requirements
To maintain the Mission and Vision of Pappus House, volunteers will be expected to:
- Sign a Confidentiality Agreement
- Sign a Waiver of Liability
- Fill out a Volunteer Application
- Consent to have a background check performed (PATCH from PA State Police)
- Volunteer a minimum of 2 times a month

To start the volunteer process, please click here.

Come join us and be a part of the team! Our volunteers usher at our shows, serve concessions, give guided tours to groups, sell tickets in the box office or at the window during shows, stuff envelopes, and the list goes on and on!

Call the Box Office at 717-637-7086 or email BoxOffice@theeich.org to sign up!

Martin Library circulates over 150,00 books a year. Someone needs to check them in, sort and reshelve. Can you be that someone - or at least one of the team? Schedule can be work around your availability.

Barn work volunteers assist with several daily tasks including, but not limited to, feeding animals, turning horses in and out, basic animal care, cleaning stalls, sweeping floors, wiping structural surfaces, scrubbing buckets and using a wheelbarrow.

Morning shift is 8:00-11:00am. Afternoon shift is 4-7pm.

Equine therapy volunteers assist with therapeutic riding lessons, summer camps, schools groups and horse show team. Equine Department volunteers should be able to walk/jog for 30 minutes and lift items weighing more than 25 pounds.

Help amplify Chasing the Rainbows’ mission online! Volunteers will assist with social media content creation, website updates, and marketing campaigns using platforms like Canva, AI tools, and other marketing software. This opportunity is ideal for students looking to develop digital marketing, graphic design, and communications skills while spreading awareness for a nonprofit that impacts families in need.

Calling all sorority, fraternity, and college chapter members! Be a key liaison between Chasing the Rainbows and campus organizations to help spread awareness, recruit volunteers, and organize fundraising or service events. This role gives you the chance to build leadership skills, coordinate events, and make a real impact for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

Volunteers in this role will:

Connect with Greek life and other student organizations to promote events and volunteer opportunities.

Help organize campus-based awareness campaigns, fundraisers, or service projects.

Build relationships with chapter leaders and national organizations to grow Chasing the Rainbows’ student network.

Gain hands-on experience in outreach, communications, and nonprofit leadership while boosting your résumé.

Why It Matters:
By connecting with college chapters, you help expand support for families who need it most—while developing networking, teamwork, and leadership skills that will stand out in your future career.