If you are looking for volunteer opportunities throughout York County, you’ve come to the right place! The Volunteer Center of United Way of York County is the home of e-Volunteer — an online-based program that helps you find the opportunities that best match your interests. With nonprofit agencies throughout York County to choose from, you can search for opportunities by agency, keyword or location.
Simply CLICK HERE to browse volunteer needs and get started.
Looking to volunteer as a group? CLICK HERE to contact Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Bryce Kruger.
Volunteer Spotlight: You!
April is National Volunteer Month, the perfect time to recognize the positive work that you as volunteers do in our community!
Over the last year, volunteering has meant more than just shoveling a neighbor's driveway or helping paint the walls at a local shelter. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us back to the basics: Ensuring our neighbors and friends have food on the table, a roof overhead, and resources to count on. The current estimated value of a volunteer hour in Pennsylvania is $25.41. Each time you volunteer, you're creating a meaningful impact for our neighbors in need and our community as a whole.
New to e-Volunteer?
Get connected to e-Volunteer, our new volunteer website launched in February 2020! Much like Get Connected, the new site will allow volunteers to:
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 HEREto 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.
United Way of York County is proud to partner with three local nonprofits for Global Youth Service Day, an opportunity for youth from throughout York County to help improve our community through acts of service. GYSD is perfect for sports teams, volunteer, faith-based or school groups, Bigs and Littles, and anyone who wants to lend a hand! Check out projects on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Outdoor Grounds Clean Up at Leg Up Farm
Codorus Creek Clean-Up with Lower Susquehanna River Keeper
United Way of York County established the Youth Volunteer Initiatives program (YVI) in 2001 to work with schools and agencies to engage young people in volunteerism. Its mission is to develop and aggressively promote a comprehensive youth volunteer program empowering agenicies, schools and other volunteer organizations to mobilize youth in addressing York County's needs.
The Volunteer Center Coordinator works closely with the Get Connected database to help develop and facilitate processes for reaching out to and educating youth about the importance of volunteerism and civic engagement.The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator conducts presentations at middle and high schools, as well as various other youth groups throughout York County. The presentation focuses on the importance of volunteering and how to find available opportunities. Presentations can be made to classrooms or larger groups of youth. Information tables can also be arranged.
Annual Volunteer Events for Youth
Annual volunteer events specifically for youth are planned throughout the year:
April: Global Youth Service Day
June: Day of Action
August: National Night Out
For more information about youth volunteer opportunites, please contact Bryce Kruger, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 717.771.3809.
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:
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.
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.
