Offers adults various types of volunteer experience within the hospital. Two $500 scholarships are awarded to volunteers from local schools.

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

Provides freshly prepared meals at a reasonable cost to anyone in their specified geographic area who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves.

Recruits and refers potential volunteers to requesting human service agencies.

For 100 years United Way of Lancaster County has helped make change happen across Lancaster County by providing opportunities for community members to give, advocate, and volunteer. In addition to offering a 2-1-1 information and referral service, a volunteer center, and free tax preparation services for low income workers, United Way fosters collaborations between nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, schools, faith-based groups, businesses, and government. United Way and its supporters create lasting change in Lancaster County, achieving results that no single organization or sector could accomplish alone.

Provides a long-term housing program. Seeks volunteers and donations.

Offers adults or high school students volunteer opportunities to be a mentor for youth.

Sells used construction and building materials at low prices, with a focus on home improvement items such as furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. Accepts donations and arranges for pick ups. Volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.

Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Offers recovery meetings, food distribution, Narcan, community events, a full-service kitchen, Certified Recovery Specialists, treatment and recovery housing referral, support for loved ones, and peer-to-peer recovery.

Volunteer opportunities available at the five food pantry sites located in strategic areas of the County that serves eligible County residents.

Volunteer opportunitie to assist with the summer reading program at The Wall.

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

Operates a department store style thrift shop that sells a range of donated items including women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, housewares, decorative items, books, furniture and linens. Proceeds go toward funding NOVA's programs.

Collects gently used holiday gift items for families in need. Also accepts donations of supplies via an Amazon wish list; financial contributions may be made through PayPal. Schedules volunteers to sort and distribute toys/gifts to families who have signed up for receive holiday assistance.

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 .

The shelter takes in stray or lost animals at no charge and accepts pet animals for a surrender fee. Once the animals are signed over to the shelter the staff takes on the responsibility of finding loving new homes or the owner of those animals that have been lost.

Supports families of pediatric cancer patients throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania. Unlike other funds, 90% of the money donated to ThinkBIG goes directly towards supporting families. ThinkBIG does not pay the salary of patient care providers, provide funds to support renovations to the local children's hospital, or allocate money to pediatric cancer research.

Provides free, one-to-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, math or English as a Second Language to adults who wish to improve basic skills. Tutoring sessions may be held at any public location such as a library, church, community center, or recreation hall.

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

The Southeastern Veterans Center is currently recruiting volunteers to serve the needs of the veterans in the center. Volunteers show our residents that someone still cares about them and they are regarded as real friends who prove that the residents are not alone. Here are some of the ways you can help: - Assisting with Center activities - Assisting on field trips - Visiting with residents - Escorting wheelchair-bound residents - Distributing mail - Assisting residents at mealtime - Providing musical entertainment

Offers scouting opportunities for boys, young men and women on five different levels: * Tiger Cubs: A one-year, family-centered program for first grade boys and one or more adult family members. True to its motto: "Search, discover, share," this program stresses fun activities and strengthening family bonds while helping children build confidence and self-esteem. * Cub Scouts: A family-centered program for boys in second through fifth grade. This program capitalizes on a boy's natural interests which fosters self-esteem and teaches cooperation and the meaning of healthy competition through sports, games, crafts, skill building, recognition, camping and fun. * Scouts BSA: A troop and patrol-centered program for boys and girls in sixth grade through senior high school. This program builds self-esteem, resourcefulness, and leadership skills through a blend of outdoor experiences, educational and instructional skills, recognition, value building and fun. * Varsity Scouts: For boys 14-17 years of age.

Assists older adults in maintaining their independence by providing companionship, assistance, transportation, errands, and other quality of life services through a network of volunteers.

Supports and facilitates research into effective treatments for Nephrotic Syndrome. Advocates for federal funding and provides support, connections, and education for patients and their families. Also recruits patient support and advocacy volunteers.

Provides congregate meals, socialization, and recreational activities including: arts & crafts, computers, bingo, cards, pool, puzzles, games, and exercise classes.