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Offers APPRISE Medicare Counseling and Ombudsman and other volunteer opportunities.

Provides monthly bags of food, ranging from staples such as rice and peanut butter to fruit and vegetables and occasional holiday treats. Also offers emergency food bags for individuals and families in crisis.

Offers a workforce development and civic-engagement initiative with the mission to train teens in leadership, playful learning and facilitation to make the Playstreets, playgrounds and neighborhoods of Philadelphia more playful. The program runs year-round with our signature programming taking place during the summer.

Provides an after school community -based prevention education programs for youths.

Matches volunteers with around-the-house needs of anyone in the community - minor repairs, maintenance and physically challenging tasks. Rides to appointments may also be scheduled.

Provides links to information about how to obtain a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal History Clearance, and FBI Criminal History Clearance.

Provides volunteer opportunities for members of the community to develop gardening skills and teach children about assisting those in need. Produce is given to the CCDC Food Pantry for local families in need.

Social support individually or in a group for adults dealing with mental health issues.

Provides one-to-one youth mentoring programs in which professionally screened and trained volunteers provide guidance, mentoring, and friendship to children. Programs help children become more confident, make healthy decisions, and achieve their fullest potential in life.

Recruits and refers potential volunteers to requesting human service agencies.

Recruits and trains individuals to volunteer at mobile distributions sites, help load the truck on distribution days, and lift boxes that can weigh up to 50lbs.

Maintains a collection of fiction and nonfiction reading materials that can be checked out by community residents who have library cards. Provides access to large print materials, tape/CD collections, the interlibrary loan system, references & information. Offers programming for youth, including a story hour and literacy program. Similar programming is also offered for adults. Computers, printers, and other electronic equipment are available. Provides volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in being library assistants. This site also provides opportunities for individuals convicted of an offense who have been ordered to do community service in lieu of or in addition to incarceration or fines.

Provides an adult role model mentoring program that helps children realize their potential and build their futures by creating.

Offers disaster services and blood services. Provides service to the Armed Forces.

Provides an array of public library services.

Provides international humanitarian aid through programs that support children, build cultural appreciation, and promote the legacy of Pearl S. Buck.

Offers a variety of ongoing, one-day, and event volunteer opportunities.

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.

Provides both the practical means and social connections for older adults to live independently in their own homes. Services include transportation to medical appointments, errands, and shopping; social and cultural events; light home maintenance and gardening; respite and social visits; and technology troubleshooting. Limited to two services per week.

Community based program designed to assist individuals to gain, maintain, and improve skills in the areas of self-care, daily living activities, social skills, and to enable the person to increase involvement in community activities. These services help individuals live in their home, participate in local community activities, use community resources such as parks, pools, and movies, and access informal supports such as service clubs, senior programs, and other community opportunities. lso have the availability to seek volunteer positions as part of this program.

A group mentoring program which provides immediate mentoring services to youth upon acceptance to the agency, while the Little awaits a One-To-One match.

Community members with extra time and an interest in becoming a YMCA volunteer, should contact the organization. Volunteers will be matched to assist in an area of their interest; as well as an area that fits into their scheduled availability.

Provides Community Engagement Projects which include: A) Painting murals B) Planting gardens C) Creating play spaces D) Renovating schools E) Refurbishing community centers

Provides volunteer opportunities.

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.