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Volunteer Spotlight
Code Blue Emergency Shelters provide a safe place from the winter elements for individuals experiencing homelessness in York County, but they can’t do it alone. Run by United Way of York County Partner Agency The Children's Aid Society - York C.A.R.E.S., the York County Coalition on Homelessness (YCCH), and other community partners, Code Blue shelters are seeking volunteer help with daytime, evening, and overnight shifts.
CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up to volunteer.
New to e-Volunteer?
- Create individual and team volunteer profiles
- Search and respond to volunteer opportunities and events
- Complete hours, get involved in your local community, and give back
CLICK HERE to view a simple guide that walks you through the basics of the new site and how to create your profile.
If you're an agency or nonprofit looking to create a profile and post volunteer opportunities, CLICK HERE.
Questions? Reach out to Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Brycer Kruger, at krugerb@unitedway-york.org.
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Supplies will be distributed to volunteers and groups will be assigned locations
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Volunteers will spread out from City Hall and pick up litter as they walk
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Day-of registration and walk-ups welcome
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165 volunteers
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1.24 TONS (2,480 lbs) of trash
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$16,460 in value provided by volunteers
Youth Volunteer Initiatives
Annual Volunteer Events for Youth
Keys to Effective Volunteer Management
Volunteer engagement, when led and managed effectively, is a powerful tool for advancing your mission as well as developing motivated champions for your organization.
United Way's "Keys to Effective Volunteer Management" is a series of training sessions designed to give you an overview of working with volunteers from start to finish.
Our first sessions in this series focused on the following areas:
- Volunteer Recruitment & Placement
- Organization-wide Clarity & Support
Other Volunteer Resources
Day of Action is one of the largest volunteer events in York County. Each year, the United Way of York County joins with hundreds of other United Ways around the world to mobilize citizens in service to their local communities. Visit the Day of Action page for more information.
Need answers? View Frequently Asked Questions for volunteers.
Non-profit Organizations: Join the Volunteer Center to Grow Your Volunteer Base
Become a member of the Volunteer Center to post an unlimited amount of volunteer opportunities, material needs and events on e-Volunteer. Opportunities and events are promoted regularly through United Way’s social media outlets and in a monthly newsletter shared with our individual volunteer contacts. Setting up your account is easy; click here for an easy how-to guide.
For more information about the Volunteer Center, please contact Bryce Kruger, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 717.771.3809.