Opportunities From: Spartan Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Red Kettle Workers for the Salvation Army of York

Red Kettle Workers needed November 14th through December 24th. Please contact Major Ron Starnes (717-848-2364) for days and times available. 

Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions. 

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Red Kettle Workers needed November 14th through December 24th. Please contact Major Ron Starnes (717-848-2364) for days and times available. 

Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions. 

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Nov 14, 2025 through Dec 24, 2025

Zip Code: 17403

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Angel Tree Distribution Days (12/16 &12/17) - E King St

Tuesday December 16 & Wednesday 17, we will distribute Angel Tree gifts and Christmas Cheer food boxes to approximately 1800 families. We need individuals to help our families shop for their children’s gifts. Standing and walking is required. This will take place in our gym located at 50 E King St. (Hostess & Host).

When: Tuesday, December 16th & Wednesday, December 17th | 10:00am-4:00pm

Where: 50 E King Street, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions or concerns.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Tuesday December 16 & Wednesday 17, we will distribute Angel Tree gifts and Christmas Cheer food boxes to approximately 1800 families. We need individuals to help our families shop for their children’s gifts. Standing and walking is required. This will take place in our gym located at 50 E King St. (Hostess & Host).

When: Tuesday, December 16th & Wednesday, December 17th | 10:00am-4:00pm

Where: 50 E King Street, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions or concerns.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Dec 16, 2025 through Dec 17, 2025

Zip Code: 17401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Angel Tree Distribution Days (12/16 &12/17) - S Duke St

We also need individuals to carry packages to cars, breaking down cardboard boxes, clean up, etc. This will be at 124 S Duke St. These activities run from 10:00a.m. (please arrive by 9:45am) until 4:00 p.m. on both days. This would be a great project for groups.

When: Tuesday, December 16th & Wednesday, December 17th | Exact timing provided upon registration.

Where: 124 S Duke St, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions or concerns.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

We also need individuals to carry packages to cars, breaking down cardboard boxes, clean up, etc. This will be at 124 S Duke St. These activities run from 10:00a.m. (please arrive by 9:45am) until 4:00 p.m. on both days. This would be a great project for groups.

When: Tuesday, December 16th & Wednesday, December 17th | Exact timing provided upon registration.

Where: 124 S Duke St, York, PA 17401

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions or concerns.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Dec 16, 2025 through Dec 17, 2025

Zip Code: 17401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Drivers for Senior Home Deliveries (12/19/2025)

On Friday December 19 we will deliver approximately 300 food baskets to shut-ins and disabled individuals. (We have a great need this year for these individuals.) We need drivers and vehicles to make these deliveries. This program begins at 8:00 a.m. and finishes after the deliveries are completed. A familiar knowledge of York County and GPS is a plus! We need at least 10 teams.

When: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8:00am until completion

Where: York County, Pennsylvania

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

On Friday December 19 we will deliver approximately 300 food baskets to shut-ins and disabled individuals. (We have a great need this year for these individuals.) We need drivers and vehicles to make these deliveries. This program begins at 8:00 a.m. and finishes after the deliveries are completed. A familiar knowledge of York County and GPS is a plus! We need at least 10 teams.

When: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8:00am until completion

Where: York County, Pennsylvania

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 17403

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: DIGS Reading Partner | Salvation Army York

Overview & responsibilities: The DIGS Reading Partner will support students in grades K-4 in meeting their reading tutoring goals.  These goals are set by the Learning Center Director with assigned tasks for each student which will focus on hands-on/experiential learning.  The DIGS Reading Partner will be assigned specific students to assist.   This may be one-to-one or small group (read alouds).  Training and all materials necessary for completion of tasks are provided.  Volunteer schedule: This is an ongoing (Evergreen) project. Interested volunteers will work with the Salvation Army York to determine a recurring volunteer schedule.  Volunteer requirements & signup Click "Respond" below, so that you are added to our list of YCP volunteers. Include the days and times you are typically available to volunteer.  Complete the Salvation Army volunteer application. Send your completed application to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Check your email in the coming days. A staff member will reach out to discuss your availability for this project. Submit up-to-date clearances. All volunteers must submit a up-to-date Child Abuse Clearance and PA Background Check. Volunteers who do not have a PA home address must also submit an FBI fingerprint-based background check. send your up-to-date clearances to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Supplies: All supplies are provided by the Community Partner. Transportation: Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation. Contact: Questions? Please reach out to Michele L. Baughman, Learning Center Director at Salvation Army York, at Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org or 717-848-2364 ext. 242.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Overview & responsibilities: The DIGS Reading Partner will support students in grades K-4 in meeting their reading tutoring goals.  These goals are set by the Learning Center Director with assigned tasks for each student which will focus on hands-on/experiential learning.  The DIGS Reading Partner will be assigned specific students to assist.   This may be one-to-one or small group (read alouds).  Training and all materials necessary for completion of tasks are provided.  Volunteer schedule: This is an ongoing (Evergreen) project. Interested volunteers will work with the Salvation Army York to determine a recurring volunteer schedule.  Volunteer requirements & signup Click "Respond" below, so that you are added to our list of YCP volunteers. Include the days and times you are typically available to volunteer.  Complete the Salvation Army volunteer application. Send your completed application to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Check your email in the coming days. A staff member will reach out to discuss your availability for this project. Submit up-to-date clearances. All volunteers must submit a up-to-date Child Abuse Clearance and PA Background Check. Volunteers who do not have a PA home address must also submit an FBI fingerprint-based background check. send your up-to-date clearances to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Supplies: All supplies are provided by the Community Partner. Transportation: Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation. Contact: Questions? Please reach out to Michele L. Baughman, Learning Center Director at Salvation Army York, at Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org or 717-848-2364 ext. 242.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 17401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: STEAM Partner | Salvation Army York

Overview: STEAM Pods provide hands-on, experiential opportunities to students in grades K-5. Each STEAM Pod is 6-8 weeks in duration, meeting once a week between the hours of 5-8:00 p.m. STEAM runs full year. Examples of STEAM Pods include simple machines, kitchen chemistry, airplanes, optical illusions, basic line drawing, color theory, forensics, and more. Volunteer responsibilities: The STEAM Partner will assist Salvation Army staff in providing hands-on, experiential opportunities to students in grades K-5. Volunteer schedule: Volunteers can sign up to help with one or more STEAM Pod sessions throughout the year!  Volunteer requirements & signup Click "Respond" below, so that you are added to our list of YCP volunteers. Include the days and times you are typically available to volunteer.  Complete the Salvation Army volunteer application. Send your completed application to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Check your email in the coming days. A staff member will reach out to discuss your availability for this project. Submit up-to-date clearances. All volunteers must submit a up-to-date Child Abuse Clearance and PA Background Check. Volunteers who do not have a PA home address must also submit an FBI fingerprint-based background check. send your up-to-date clearances to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Supplies: All supplies are provided by the Community Partner. Transportation: Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation. Contact: Questions? Please reach out to Michele L. Baughman, Learning Center Director at Salvation Army York, at Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org or 717-848-2364 ext. 242.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Overview: STEAM Pods provide hands-on, experiential opportunities to students in grades K-5. Each STEAM Pod is 6-8 weeks in duration, meeting once a week between the hours of 5-8:00 p.m. STEAM runs full year. Examples of STEAM Pods include simple machines, kitchen chemistry, airplanes, optical illusions, basic line drawing, color theory, forensics, and more. Volunteer responsibilities: The STEAM Partner will assist Salvation Army staff in providing hands-on, experiential opportunities to students in grades K-5. Volunteer schedule: Volunteers can sign up to help with one or more STEAM Pod sessions throughout the year!  Volunteer requirements & signup Click "Respond" below, so that you are added to our list of YCP volunteers. Include the days and times you are typically available to volunteer.  Complete the Salvation Army volunteer application. Send your completed application to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Check your email in the coming days. A staff member will reach out to discuss your availability for this project. Submit up-to-date clearances. All volunteers must submit a up-to-date Child Abuse Clearance and PA Background Check. Volunteers who do not have a PA home address must also submit an FBI fingerprint-based background check. send your up-to-date clearances to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Supplies: All supplies are provided by the Community Partner. Transportation: Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation. Contact: Questions? Please reach out to Michele L. Baughman, Learning Center Director at Salvation Army York, at Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org or 717-848-2364 ext. 242.

Organization: The Salvation Army York

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 17401

Allow Groups: No