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Administration volunteer opportunities are available to directly serve the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way office. Additionally, information and referral can be provided to outside agencies and community groups in the area that also need and accept volunteer assistance. Volunteers can be matched by skill/service to an identified community need.

Solicits surplus food from local industry and effectively distributes these foods through a network of community organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Provides SNAP outreach services, facilitating client eligibility screenings, and COMPASS applications.

Offers men's, women's and children's clothing. Clothes for work, interviews, nursing jobs, construction, leisure, lingerie, sportswear, and maternity wear (when in stock).

Provides socialization, fun activities, educational programs, guest speakers, exercise classes, meals, and volunteer opportunities.

The Chester County Health Department is actively recruiting dedicated medical professionals and non-medical volunteers to join the MRC team.

Offers the following Senior Center Services: Recreation, socialization, education; Information & referral to area agency on aging caseworker-approved services; Info & referral to other agencies as deemed necessary; Specialized transportation; Volunteer opportunities; Monthly minimal health screening; Weekday noon-time meals; Transportation can be provided; Income tax preparation, pace application, property tax, and rent rebate; Senior Environmental Corp (sec) - volunteer water monitoring, volunteer dealing with other environmental issues, speakers on environmental issues.

Provides opportunities for individuals to engage in volunteer services. Matches interested volunteers with appropriate volunteer positions.

Recruits and trains volunteers to staff the Free Store.

Randomly pairs each accepted artist with a family or friend of a victim of gun violence; the artist will communicate with the family or friend, receive source material such as photographs and stories, and then create a portrait of a victim of gun violence. The definition of a portrait is to be broadly interpreted. The goal is to present diverse works that in some way show the essence of the person being portrayed.

Assists with cleaning products, toiletries, and personal hygiene items.

Matches volunteers in one-to-one relationships with adults who are recovering from mental illness. Their friendship provides structured opportunities for socialization which decreases loneliness and increases well being and confidence in the clients. Some opportunities include meeting for coffee, visiting local museums, going out to eat and taking walks together. Other volunteer opportunities include making a 15 minute phone call each week to an individual waiting for one-to-one friend. Program is also available to veterans.

Provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children including:

• Emergency shelter
• 24-hour hotline and text line
• Counseling services and support groups
• Domestic Violence Legal Center (DVLC)
• Transitional Housing and connection to permanent housing resources
• Community education, outreach events, and professional trainings

Seeks volunteers in several departments (Children's Room, Teen Center, Member Services, and Adult Computer Lab) to help with a variety of tasks such as circulation, shelving, programs, and tech help.

Operates Adopt-A-Highway, an effective way to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania. Offers volunteer opportunity to clear a two-mile section of state highway two to four times a year. Works to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania.

Operates Adopt-A-Highway, an effective way to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania. Offers volunteer opportunity to clear a two-mile section of state highway two to four times a year. Works to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania.

Recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteer advocates who are then appointed by the Juvenile Judge to advocate for the best interests of abused and/or neglected children. Offers services that may include: Advocating for abused and/or neglected children involved in dependency court proceedings; Independently investigating facts of the case for the court; Making recommendations to the court based on case facts and information gathered; Monitors court orders to ensure services are provided to and utilized by the child and family; Attending all meetings and court proceedings.

Offers mortgages to qualified low-income residents of the service area.

Opportunities to volunteer in a variety of areas

Offers individuals of all ages rewarding opportunities to help in our Senior Community Centers, and to serve as Home-Delivered Meal Drivers, Friendly Visitors, Telephone Reassurance Volunteers, Volunteer Ombudsmen, Foster Grandparents, Prime Time Health Program Leaders and PA Medi counselors.

Builds lasting relationships with the community by providing assistance that motivates and supports the needs of the public through education, activities, events, and community service.

Provides an independent living facility. Services include flexible dining options, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, a fitness center and an aquatic center among others.

Provides nutritious meals and critical check-ins to the home-bound elderly and/or disabled individuals each delivery day.

Operates thrift stores; proceeds help fund outreach ministries that provide services to vulnerable and at risk members of the community. Also provides volunteer opportunities to sort, clean, and distribute donations.

Offers to work in partnership with low income individuals to build and renovate affordable housing.

Hosts two annual Days of Service in June and September. Offers annual opportunities for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.