Opportunities From: Spartan Volunteer Network

Interested in working with local youth? Attend this info session to learn more about becoming a tutor at Lincoln Charter School! This info session will be held in-person at Lincoln Charter School (559 W King Street, York, PA 17401) on Wednesday, January 28th at 1:00pm. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions.

Community of Hope, a Community Progress Council program, is seeking volunteers to help sort and organize donations and closet/pantries. 

When: Thursday, January 29, 9:30-11:30am

Where: Community of Hope at Hannah Penn K-8, 415 East Boundary Avenue, York, PA 17403 (Door #5, behind the dome building)

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Type in the address in your GPS, rather than the name of the school. You want to enter through the school entrance on East Boundary Ave. 

If you have questions or concerns, please email volunteer@ycp.edu. 

Nursery help wanted! Join a team of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers at this all volunteer-run nursery in preparation for another growing season. This workday will be focused on cleaning soil out of old pots and arranging them into trays.

This is the first of two shifts for Saturday, January 31st.
You may help whenever you wish between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Please sign up for the shift that will contain the bulk of your time. Click here to register.

What to wear & bring
Please dress for the weather, events are rain or shine! Volunteers need to wear long pants, clothes that can get dirty, and close-toed shoes (boots recommended). We also recommend a hat, sun protection, and gloves if you have them. Please bring water for yourself.

Accessibility
Volunteers should be prepared to walk over uneven ground, bend, stoop, kneel, and do some minor lifting. Bathrooms are not available. Please follow all parking directions when arriving.

Location
This event location is in West York, PA. Upon successful registration for this event (click here to register), the exact event address will be sent to the registrant.

Nursery help wanted! Join a team of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers at this all volunteer-run nursery in preparation for another growing season. This workday will be focused on cleaning soil out of old pots and arranging them into trays.

This is the second of two shifts for Saturday, January 31st.
You may help whenever you wish between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Please sign up for the shift that will contain the bulk of your time. Click here to register.

What to wear & bring
Please dress for the weather, events are rain or shine! Volunteers need to wear long pants, clothes that can get dirty, and close-toed shoes (boots recommended). We also recommend a hat, sun protection, and gloves if you have them. Please bring water for yourself.

Accessibility
Volunteers should be prepared to walk over uneven ground, bend, stoop, kneel, and do some minor lifting. Bathrooms are not available. Please follow all parking directions when arriving.

Location
This event location is in West York, PA. Upon successful registration for this event (click here to register), the exact event address will be sent to the registrant.

Community of Hope, a Community Progress Council program, is seeking volunteers to help sort and organize donations and closet/pantries. 

When: Monday, February 2, 9:30-11:30am

Where: Community of Hope at Hannah Penn K-8, 415 East Boundary Avenue, York, PA 17403 (Door #5, behind the dome building)

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Type in the address in your GPS, rather than the name of the school. You want to enter through the school entrance on East Boundary Ave. 

If you have questions or concerns, please email volunteer@ycp.edu. 

Jackson K-8 is seeking volunteers to support their preK-8 dance on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Volunteers do not need to be present for the duration of the event, but should plan to be present for at least two hours. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions or concerns. 

Jackson K-8 is seeking volunteers to support their 5-8th grade dance on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Volunteers should be present for the duration of the event. Please contact volunteer@ycp.edu with any questions or concerns. 

Community of Hope, a Community Progress Council program, is seeking volunteers to help sort and organize donations and closet/pantries. 

When: Friday, February 6, 9:30-11:30am

Where: Community of Hope at Hannah Penn K-8, 415 East Boundary Avenue, York, PA 17403 (Door #5, behind the dome building)

Transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation for this opportunity. Type in the address in your GPS, rather than the name of the school. You want to enter through the school entrance on East Boundary Ave. 

If you have questions or concerns, please email volunteer@ycp.edu. 

The Center for Community Engagement is seeking volunteers to be stationed at various venues in downtown York during the YCASE Art Walk First Friday Kickoff on 2/6 and guided tours on 2/7. Volunteers will meet at Marketview Arts to receive instructions and then go to their assigned venue.

Join the Spartan Volunteer Network in cleaning up our community! Volunteers will be cleaning up trash on the Heritage Rail Trail once a month. Gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags will be provided by the Spartan Volunteer Network. All volunteers will meet at Humanities 125 prior to heading to Heritage Rail Trail. 

When: Saturday, February 7th, 2026, 10:00-11:30 AM

Where: Heritage Rail Trail, York, PA

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact volunteer@ycp.edu.

Join us in helping clean Jackson Street and the rain gardens! Volunteers will be assigned a task upon arrival, which may include weeding, removing debris, spreading mulch, helping with general garden upkeep, and cleaning trash on Jackson Street.

Where: Jackson Street, York, PA 17403
When: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 | 1pm - 2:30pm

All materials will be provided by the Spartan Volunteer Network (SVN)

If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to mdelacruzguzman@ycp.edu.

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.

Loop Events is seeking volunteers to assist with The Elevation Nights Tour ft. Elevation Worship and Elevation Rhythm in Hershey, PA on February 24th! Volunteers will get in for free and enjoy the show. They will be responsible for handing out packets to anyone interested in sponsoring a child during intermission and after the show

Join us in helping clean Jackson Street and the rain gardens! Volunteers will be assigned a task upon arrival, which may include weeding, removing debris, spreading mulch, helping with general garden upkeep, and cleaning trash on Jackson Street.

Where: Jackson Street, York, PA 17403
When: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 | 12pm - 1:30pm

All materials will be provided by the Spartan Volunteer Network (SVN)

If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to mdelacruzguzman@ycp.edu.

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.

Experience the joy of Special Olympics at our Indoor Winter Games on March 7th and 8th! Athletes from across PA will enjoy a weekend of competition in bowling and floorball. Volunteers are needed to help with scorekeeping, score running, lane monitoring and more. No experience needed - we provide training!

We especially need help with bowling, as we are running bowling out of 3 different locations: Laser Alley, Colony Park and Bowlerama. Most volunteer shifts are about 4 hours long; join us for one or both days! Morning shifts at 9:00am-12:30pm and afternoon shifts are 12:30-4:00pm. Please indicate which shift you plan on attending in your response notes.

Downtown Inc is seeking 5-8 volunteers to participate in a photo and video shoot that showcases many of the wonderful amenities and attractions in Downtown York. The photos will be used in the YCEA's social media advertising and print and web materials. The video will be played at York Revolution games!

This opportunity has two shifts: 11am-1:00pm and 1:00-3:00pm. Volunteers are encouraged to register for one shift. 

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

Join the Spartan Volunteer Network in cleaning up our community! Volunteers will be cleaning up trash on the Heritage Rail Trail once a month. Gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags will be provided by the Spartan Volunteer Network. All volunteers will meet at Humanities 125 prior to heading to Heritage Rail Trail. 

When: Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 10:00-11:30 AM

Where: Heritage Rail Trail, York, PA

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact volunteer@ycp.edu

Join us in helping clean Jackson Street and the rain gardens! Volunteers will be assigned a task upon arrival, which may include weeding, removing debris, spreading mulch, helping with general garden upkeep, and cleaning trash on Jackson Street.

Where: Jackson Street, York, PA 17403
When: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 | 12pm - 1:30pm

All materials will be provided by the Spartan Volunteer Network (SVN)

If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to mdelacruzguzman@ycp.edu.

Martin Library is hosting birthday parties for children 1-5 years old. We need your help. Are you ready to put on your party hat?

Mar. 28    1:00 - 4:30 

April 25   1:00 - 4:30

Nov. 14    1:00 - 4:30

Join our team for the Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run in York, PA on May 3rd, 2026. Volunteers will assist with sponsor outreach, event promotion, participant registration, day-of coordination, setup, and teardown. This is a high-energy, hands-on opportunity to gain experience in event management, marketing, and community engagement while helping raise awareness and funds for families experiencing infertility, pregnancy and infant loss.

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.

The Enchanted Fairy Festival is a large, family-friendly community event held annually at Springettsbury Township Park in York, PA. They are seeking volunteers to help with both event setup/teardown and day-of festival support. This is a great opportunity for students to earn service hours while participating in a large, creative, community-focused event. 

Event date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Volunteer shifts vary, see below)

Event time: 10:00am-7:00pm

Location: Springettsbury Township Park, York, PA

Website: www.enchantedfairyfestival.com

Volunteer opportunities include:

Volunteers must provide 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.