Program partners with numerous non-profit organizations and schools in Clinton, Lycoming and Tioga Counties to provide service opportunities to meet the region's community needs. The program focuses on areas of Economic Opportunity and Capacity Building to engage unemployed individuals in service that leads to employment for members seeking employment as well as builds the capacity of partner host sites to increase efficiency and effectiveness in their service deliveries. Additionally, members as a corps will identify and provide opportunities for diverse individuals and families to become engaged in their community through volunteerism.

Connects older adults with the community. A) PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling Program: Free one-on-one or telephone assistance to older persons to help them understand Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare supplemental insurance, and prescription drug coverage. B) Senior Center Information: For those 60+, a center offers meals, social activities, and a range of activities and wellness programming. D) Transportation Assistance: Rabbittransit has developed a shared ride program for those 60+ for specific programs and those 65+ for other transportation needs. For more information please call. E) Tax Assistance Program: This free service can address tax issues for most middle to low-income taxpayers age 60 and over.

Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and tutors to at-risk children in an educational setting. The program provides a way for volunteers to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. All one needs to join is the ability to give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future. If individuals are 55 or older and want to share their experience and compassion, then they have what it takes to be a Foster Grandparent. GECAC will provide a stipend or other benefits that enable individuals to participate as Foster Grandparents without cost to themselves .

Foster Grandparents are classroom volunteers that share their time to enhance the quality of life of children and youth in preschools, Head Start centers and schools. Provides per hour stipend, meals while volunteering, mileage/transportation, clearances and training.

Provides opportunities to volunteer with UPMC Hospice providers in support of patients and families.

Provides a subsidized, National Service Program made up of volunteers who are placed in classroom settings throughout the county, where they tutor special and/or exceptional needs children one-on-one for 15 to 20 hours per week.

RSVP provides volunteer opportunities in the local community including meal delivery, community food pantries, senior community centers, transporting clients who no longer drive to medical appointments and to shop for groceries, and team counseling on Medicare and health-insurcance-related matters.

An organization of community volunteers that leads, inspires and mobilizes individuals and contributes to help provide solutions to essential health and human service issues to improve the quality of life for the people of Columbia and Montour. At The United Way, we do not aim to minimize the issues- we aim to end them. Through the collection and allocation of donations, we currently fund 23 partner agencies, all with the aim of supporting community members in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. Please note, our United Way does not do an individual assistance. We are happy to help with local referrals.

Assists low-income, Spanish-speaking, elderly to resolve personal needs, gain access to health care, and a range of community service resources. Helps seniors to avoid isolation and remain independent.

Provides opportunities for individuals 18+ to engage in volunteer service. Matches interested volunteers with appropriate volunteer positions.

Foster Grandparent Volunteers help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives.

Matches adults, age 55 and older, with volunteer opportunities that suit their skills, interests, and availability. Volunteers can receive AmeriCorp Member Benefits during term of service including living allowance, money for college/trade school, loan deferment, professional development, and an alumni network.

Offers volunteer opportunities.

Provides volunteer opportunities for Seniors at local non-profit organizations.

Volunteers choose activities relating to their skills, interests, and time availability. Volunteers mentor children, conduct environmental tests, perform clerical duties, assist the elderly, tutor adults, and much more.

Trains volunteers to educate and inform potential recipients or caretakers about Medicare, leading to increased access to benefits and savings.

Provides civic opportunity that gives individuals a chance to network with other like-minded peers, explore leadership possibilities, learn new skills, and have fun. Volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. RSVP volunteers do not receive any monetary incentive or stipend, but the RSVP project may reimburse volunteers for certain out-of-pocket costs

Recruits and trains individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members.

Volunteers help educationally disadvantaged preschool children to increase interest in reading and families' support for emergent literacy development so that children are ready for kindergarten.

Recruits and trains volunteer reading coaches to increase literacy development by expanding opportunities for children to have shared adult-child book reading time, ultimately helping youth read on grade level by 3rd grade and stay on track to school success. Both in person and virtual opportunities are available.

Offers a Pre-K program, fitness facilities, and hosts a "Blessing Box" food pantry.

Provides opportunities to extend supportive services in Health, Education, and Welfare settings to children having special or exceptional needs. Benefits include annual physical exam, free lunch-time meal, recognition events, socialization, specialized training, tax-free hourly monetary reimbursement and transportation assistance.

Finds older volunteers to assist with specific duties within programs of the Office of Human Services. Assists programs such as senior centers, PA MEDI insurance counseling, and the OMBUDSMAN program as needs arise.

Provides high-quality educational services designed to support students, educators, and communities through innovative learning programs. Services focus on academic enrichment, skill-building, and community engagement to create meaningful learning experiences for all ages.

AmeriCorps is the national service program that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards and other benefits in exchange for a year or two of community service. AmeriCorps members help meet the nation's critical needs in the areas of public safety, education, human needs, and the environment.