Volunteer
Centre County
Where YOU Make a Difference!
Welcome to Volunteer
Centre County
Volunteer Centre County is an inclusive and effective portal for informing civically engaged residents about Centre County, PA charities most in need of volunteer services and donated goods.
Surprising Benefits of Volunteering
How Giving to Others Makes You Healthier and Happier
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family and your community. The right match can help you to reduce stress, find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Giving to others can also protect your mental and physical health. Learn more about the many benefits of helping others by clicking here.
138+
Community
Partners
42+
Volunteer Opportunities
23+
Needs
for Goods
New Opportunities - Volunteer
Pride Volunteers
Centre LGBT+
LGBTQ+, Diversity
Pink Zone Pink Game Volunteers
Pink Zone
Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness
State Games of America
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
General
Tennis Volunteers
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Sports, Recreation, Fitness
Basketball Volunteers
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Sports, Recreation, Fitness
Gymnastics Volunteers
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Sports, Recreation, Fitness
Swimming assistant coach for Special Olympics!
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Sports, Recreation, Fitness
Art and Chocolate Event Volunteers Needed
ClearWater Conservancy
Environment, Nature, Gardening
Summer Camp Volunteers
Jana Marie Foundation
Children, Youth
Website Manager
Mid-State Literacy Council, Inc.
Literacy
New Opportunities - Donate Goods
Office Items
Dads' Resource Center
Children, Youth
Used Book Donations
AAUW State College
Philanthropy
Paper plates, cups, napkins, forks and spoons, etc.
Penns Valley Youth Center
Children, Youth
Some Donations of Tools or Wood Accepted
Doing Good with Wood, Inc.
Education, Research
Food Donations Needed
Centre Helps
Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness
Chewy Wish List
Pets Come First
Animals
Amazon Wishlist
Pets Come First
Animals
Please Donate: Non Clumping Cat Litter
Pets Come First
Animals
Amazon Wishlist
The Rivet
General
Cat/Kitten Food and Litter Needed
Centre County PAWS
Animals
News - Spread The Word
Pets Come First 2026 BINGO on Feb. 22, 2026
Maurie Kelly
Sri Lankan Dinner Feb. 21, 2026 6 PM
Bob Persiko
The Field Restaurant - 11 AM - 9 PM Feb. 16, 2026 - Dine and Help The Grief Connection
Renae Schunk
Crafts and Cocktails February 11, 2026 Valentine's Edition
Gina Walk
Art and Chocolate - Free Event Feb. 6, 2026
Isabella Petitta
Gimme Shelter Feb. 5, 2026 6-9 PM
Michael Andriaccio
Day of Racial Healing Feb. 3, 2026 11 AM - 2:30 PM
Naana Nti
9th Annual Valentine Challenge for our adoptable beagles!
Patricia Nordstrom
Ghana 2025 - A Success!
Belinda Owusu
Aids Resource Alliance, Inc. Has Moved!
Kirsten Burkhart
Making Happy Valley an “extra-special” place to live and work
Holly riddle
Breaking Stereotypes: Trends in Volunteering During Retirement
Ann Echols
Youth volunteerism creates a positive impact in the community
Ann Echols, Lana Fulton
AAUW Employment Pay Resources - StartSmart // Closing the Pay Gap for Women
Cindy Hall
Volunteer Centre County brings groups together
Tristan Kleinfelter
Volunteer Centre County was on TV!
Maria Cade
Volunteer Centre County is in the News!
Karen Walker
Beating the Holiday Blues
Teresa Mull
Find Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in Centre County
Ann Echols
Paid Job Openings
State College Police Testing Registration
State College Borough
Full-time
Sleep Aide
The Arc of Centre County
Part-time
Program Generalist (Direct Support Professional)
The Arc of Centre County
Full-time
Employment Specialist
The Arc of Centre County
Part-time
University Required Internship
The Arc of Centre County
Full-time
Americorps Positions Open
Taproot Kitchen
Part-time
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Arc of Centre County
Full-time
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Centre County
Part-time
“ Too often we underestimate
the smallest act of caring
which has the potential
to turn a life around ”
Our Community Partners
Nittany Knights
Pine Hall Cemetery Association
Dads' Resource Center
Easterseals of WCPA Child Development Center
AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc.
Penns Valley Youth Center
Ridgelines Language Arts
The Fred H Carlin Community Vision Foundation
Performing Arts School of Central PA
Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch
Why Become a Community Partner?
Community Partners are nonprofit organizations located in Centre County, PA that have been approved by Volunteer Centre County. There is no charge to Community Partners for posting unlimited opportunities. Posts are reviewed and managed as a community service. Newsletters and advertising help Community Partners find talents and treasures. Volunteer Centre County makes it easy for those in Centre County, PA to have a one-stop shop for serving and giving.
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