Opportunities From: Spartan Volunteer Network

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. 

Volunteers MUST register and complete the volunteer waiver on Horn Farm's website: https://hornfarmcenter.org/volunteer/

Taking place at 1PM and wrapping up between 3 and 4PM.

Each winter at the Horn Farm Center, we gather in community to harvest basketry willow—a renewable crop grown as part of our regenerative farming and agroforestry demonstrations.

During their dormant season, willows are “coppiced”—cut back to stump level—yielding thousands of long, flexible branches with a range of practical uses. Some are carefully sorted for basketry and other weaving crafts, while others are bundled for erosion control projects or transformed into biochar. From creating locally sourced materials to restoring the land, willows play a vital role in advancing our regenerative vision.  

Click here to learn more about the Horn Farm's willows and sign up for additional winter workdays. 

Tasks may include:

Horn Farm's staff will lead this workday and provide guidance. No prior experience required! 

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and bring your own water bottle (refills are available). Participants may use their own work gloves, though we do have gloves on hand for those who need them. All tools and safety gear will be provided.

As the reconstruction of our farmhouse and educational hub continues, be aware that our only restroom facilities are porta-potties. Please plan accordingly. We appreciate your understanding! 

This workday will require moderate physical labor including kneeling, bending, carrying, repetitive hand motions using manual pruners and loppers, and spending time outside in cold temperatures.

In the event of inclement weather, including prohibitively cold conditions, we will postpone this workday and notify you via email. Expect at least 12 hours notice in cases of cancellation.

All Volunteers: please review our Volunteer Waiver and Release Form before your arrival. You will be asked to acknowledge receipt of this waiver when you sign up. 

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

We are seeking energetic, excited, and enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver SpartaGrams this winter!

Volunteers will deliver SpartaGrams on Main and West Campuses alongside YCP staff! At the beginning of your volunteer shift, you will meet your team at an assigned location. Each team will have a Marketing Liaison in addition to delivery volunteers. The Marketing Liaison will be in direct contact with SpartaGrams Headquarters. Your Marketing Liaison will arrive with a supply of SpartaGram gift bags and related supplies for delivery. Volunteers will be split evenly among both Campuses. A meeting place will be arranged and shared by Monday, May 5th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Daphney, dadams21@ycp.edu. 

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm

Location: Meeting location TBD, on-campus opportunity

If you are unable to stay for the entirety of this opportunity, please contact Daphney, dadams21@ycp.edu, before registering for this event. 

We are looking for individuals who are willing to help set up for the Holiday Market on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 3 - 8pm. This includes taping vendor spaces, setup of market spaces, assisting vendors bring in their wares.

We are also looking for individuals who are willing to help work on the day of the event - Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from 7am - 5pm, assisting vendors, manning vendor spaces such as children's crafts, raffle tables, assisting where needed and for cleanup after the event closes.

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

About Union Lutheran Church
We at Union Lutheran Church believe that we are called to share Jesus' love with our ever-changing, diverse community, as we grow together in Christ. We welcome everyone seeking God’s love and grace to participate fully no matter what you look like, where you’re from, whom you love, how much money you have, or whatever other labels we use to divide ourselves. We welcome all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, races, abilities, and socio-economic statuses.

Event Overview
Each month — on the 2nd and 5th Saturdays — Union Lutheran Church offers a free Community Breakfast from 8:00–9:30 a.m. Alongside breakfast, our free community clothing room is open to anyone in need. The WELL Food Pantry is also open from 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Volunteer Roles

Details

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.

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.

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.

Latinos Unidos of York is seeking volunteers to assist at their Three Kings Day event on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Volunteers should arrive by 1:30pm. This event starts at 2:00pm and lasts while supplies last. We kindly ask that volunteers wear clothing that does not include anything offensive, suggestive, or politically affiliated. 

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

Interested in making a difference? Join for orientation for Generations of Hope, and learn how you can become a mentor for local middle school students!

This volunteer role does require a commitment of 1 hour per Generations of Hope session (five sessions per semester). The orientation/onboarding will cover expectations and provide you with the opportunity to meet your fellow mentors.

If you have any questions, please email Merelys De la Cruz Guzmán (mdelacruzguzman@ycp.edu). 

Dates: Wednesday, January 7th (12pm - 1pm) or Thursday, January 8th (4pm - 5pm) through Google Meet

The Belmont Theatre is seeking hard-working volunteers to help build the set for their next production: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The show opens 12/5 and runs through 12/14. The set will need to be completed prior to opening night, and there is flexibility in scheduling to volunteer.

Experience in theatre or set design is a bonus. Volunteers should know their way around measurements and schematics! 

Interested volunteers MUST contact Christy (christy@thebelmont.org). 

Volunteers will help take down the winter decorations at Devers Community Garden. 

When: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm

The White Rose Figure Skating Club will be hosting a large skating competition, The Keystone State Games, and we need YOUR help!  This competition gives figure skaters a chance to show off the skills they have learned and compete against other skaters from surrounding areas.  This competition is entirely volunteer run and we can't make it happen, without the help of people like you!  This two day competition begins early Saturday morning (8am) and runs through the evening, ending around 9pm.  The second day begins early, around 8am, and will conclude mid afternoon.  We need volunteers to help with set up and break down, account running, and rink monitoring.  Volunteer training will be held prior to the competition so you will know exactly what to do when you arrive on the day of the competition. 

-Account Runners- This position requires a bit more physical activity.  You will be transporting documentation from the judges in the rink to the accountants upstairs where data will be imported in the computer and copied.  You will be in and out of the cold.

-Rink Monitors- This position will be inside of the rink.  You will be at a check in table where competing skaters will check in before taking the ice.  You will be responsible for keeping track of the schedule and timing and will be communicating with skaters, coaches and the judges.

** Please dress warmly- you will be in an ice rink for extended periods of time. A jacket, gloves and warm shoes are recommended! A hospitality room is available for all volunteers to grab a snack during their shift! Volunteer training will be held prior to the event so you know and understand the responsibilities of an account runner and rink monitor prior to the competition.

The York Area Ice Rink and The White Rose Figure Skating Club are excited to be hosting Adult Sectionals this year!  This large, multi day competition is solely run by volunteers and we need your help!  Volunteers can choose from 4 hour shifts doing either account running, rink monitoring, set up, or break down.  Volunteer training will be held prior to this competition so volunteers know and understand their job.

Account Runner- Will be transporting documentation from the judges in the rink to the upstairs room for the data to be imported in to computer and copied.  This person will be going in and out of the cold and will walking/climbing stairs frequently.

Rink Monitor- Will be positioned at a table inside of the rink.  You will be responsible for checking in each skater prior to their event and communicating the schedule to the skaters and coaches.  This position is inside of the rink so please dress appropriately!

** Please dress warmly - you will be in an ice rink for extended periods of time. A jacket, gloves, hat and warm shoes are recommended! A hospitality room is available for all volunteers to grab a snack during their shift! Volunteer training will be held prior to the event so you know and understand the responsibilities of an account runner and rink monitor prior to the competition.

We are preparing for our annual Camp Dragonfly program. The Camp is a free weekend camp for grieving children – ages 6 to 15. We are seeking volunteers to help with the Camp. There are multiple, essential volunteer opportunities including assisting with set-up, craft assistant, recreational activities, registration, Adult Buddy to an assigned child, and many more roles.

The dates for Camp Dragonfly are:

The location is Camp Hebron, Halifax, PA.

Please email me if you are interested in volunteering and I will email you an application. You can, also, contact me with any questions. My email address is – shirsch@choiceshealth.org

Volunteers are responsible for providing their own transportation for this opportunity.

This volunteer opportunity is the final phase of the Chestnut Street Revitalization Project, where we are rebuilding 14 of the 16 homes that burned down on Chestnut Street in the City of York in 2009. When completed, these four homes will bring our affiliate’s total to 150 homes built since our founding in 1985.

Create "how to" and "info session" videos related to immigrant legal services. The final products are for internal and external use. Some video creation may require visiting the local offices.