The value of volunteers in supporting our Community Impact in Education, Health and Financial Stability is immeasurable. Whether as part of a group or on your own, volunteering makes a real difference.
Browse the list of volunteer opportunities below or complete a Volunteer Project Request to add your organization’s volunteer opportunity.
Check out Safe Harbor’s diverse volunteer opportunities where you can impact lives in a multitude of ways. Safe Harbor welcomes volunteers to support our mission of mitigating homelessness through assisting up with meal programs, social engagements, and special projects. Contact our volunteer manager today for more information to make in impact!
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The evening program at THE POINT is back and it’s better than ever before! It operates from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, catering to students in 2nd through 5th grade on Tuesday and Thursday nights, and students in 6th through 12th grade on Monday and Wednesday nights.
We offer a diverse range of exciting classes such as art, cooking, skateboarding, boxing, hands-on training, and more. Our tutoring program comprises both reading and math fact fluency components.
We organize Girls’ and Boys’ Nights once a month from October to April, which are highly popular events with an expected turnout of over 100 students. Volunteers play a crucial role in making these events successful.
Additionally, we are always seeking groups to provide and serve meals to our students once a month.
There are numerous ways to get involved at THE POINT!
If you want to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved, please feel free to contact Erin Bowman at erin@parkesburgpoint.com.
Thank you for supporting and serving THE POINT!
LCH is working alongside TMACC to create a solution for the transportation disparities in our community. We are completing a survey that would change the SCCOT bus route in our area, ultimately affecting the route in all three of our locations. Many of our patients have expressed concerns with not having the adequate transportation needs to receive basic health care and with this change we hope they can utilize more services they may not be aware of. LCH is also in need of volunteers interested in enrolling our patients in our patient portal. They will set base in each of our locations and enroll patients as they arrive for their medical appointments. In order for patients to be enrolled in our portal they require a valid email address; volunteers may need to assist patients in creating an email if one is not available.
We are in need of bilingual volunteers as many of our patients speak Spanish.
MCHC is in need of 1-2 volunteers to help stuff envelopes 3x a year for our events and annual campaigns (typically March, August, and November). They will need to provide clearances in advance. They can go to ccmchc.org/volunteer to reach out if interested or email mchc@ccmchc.org.
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is looking for volunteers for our 2023 Halloween Hoe Down Fundraising Event on Saturday October 21, 2023! We are looking for assistance with set up, sign in, parking, our live and silent auctions, raffle sales, prize runners, table bussers, clean up and more! If you are available for any amount of time between 4 and 11pm on October 21st, and would like to be added to our list of volunteers, contact us today either by email or phone!
We are also looking for volunteers to assist with our 2023 Autumn Fest, a fun activity-based socialization event for children with disabilities and their families. Autumn Fest will take place on Saturday, November 4th from 12 to 3pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, parking, crafts, activities, and clean up!
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities at The Barn, please visit our website: https://springbrook-farm.org/volunteer/ or email us at volunteer@springbrook-farm.org.
Looking for volunteer drivers Monday – Friday at lunchtime only to pick up prepared meals and deliver to clients living all over Chester County, especially the Coatesville and Honey Brook areas. You tell us what days and how often! A delivery takes about 1.5 hours. Call 610-430-8500 or go to https://mowcc.org/sign-up-to-deliver-meals and submit a form. Thank you!
Disaster Action Team Specialist
In this role, you help comfort and support people in your community who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, floods and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face their loss alone. You will help them with immediate needs such as shelter, food, clothing. You respond on scene in teams of two. This opportunity requires 4 on-call shifts per month, each six hours, at your convenience. You schedule when you are available, and when you get the call, need to be able to respond within an hour. You are the hope, help and light at one of the worst times of someone’s life. For more information contact lynn.cohen@redcross.org. Or start your application today at www.redcross.org/volunteertoday
Moo & Brew Fundraiser
September 23, 5P-10P
www.MooandBrewChesCo.org
21 or older
-Need 1 in office volunteer before 9/15 to help put together Volunteer goody bags and add insert into a standing flyer holder
-Need 3-4 Volunteer for Day of Fundraiser on 9/23 for set up, during event crew and clean up. Event runs from 5p-10p. Need Volunteers starting AT 3:00PM. May also need help the next morning for clean-up.
Please fill out the following form if interested, or contact Dania@bvactiveaging.org
https://www.mooandbrewchesco.org/volunteer
Looking for someone who would be willing to transport students using our van from WCASD middle schools to our After School Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15. Background checks and copies of drivers licenses are required.
Looking for volunteers to cook/bring dinner for the students in our After School Program!
The Westside Community exists to empower youth and families academically, socially, and spiritually, inspiring them to take on leadership roles in their communities. One of the ways we do that is through our After School Program. We serve an average of 20 students daily at our After School Program for middle schoolers and high schoolers. In addition to helping them with homework we also provide daily dinners.
For more information please contact our Program Director, Emily, at emily@thewestsidecc.org or at 445-456-0038.
Be a counselor (age 18 and up) or assistant counselor (ages 14 to 17) for one to six weeks (one week minimum) at The Barn at Spring Brook Farm’s Camp Geronimo! We are currently seeking camp volunteers for week 5: July 31st to August 4th! Work one-to-one with a camper/child with disabilities (ages 6 to 12), have fun working with mini farm animals, and make a difference while earning volunteer hours! Camp Geronimo runs Monday through Friday 8am to 2pm. Counselor training will be provided. Proof of COVID vaccination required. For 18+, background checks are required.
Volunteers are needed to take part in an opportunity to assist one-on-one with a child for their weekly individual program. With miniature farm animals, the children explore their potential, gain skills and have fun. Sessions are one hour per week. Volunteers can sign up for one or more hours with one or more children. Make a connection and help build confidence while having a great time! Training included. Sessions start at the end of February and August but we’re always looking for volunteers! We ask each volunteer to commit to the full program, as they are building a relationship with the child in their care. An occasional absence is permitted but discouraged. One hour each week makes such a difference for the children! Proof of COVID vaccination required. For 18+, background checks are required.
Since 2004, Life Transforming Ministries has offered a partnership drive Free Tax Preparation Program to the community called VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). This program benefits low and moderate-income households with volunteer sites in communities throughout the area.
An hour of volunteering produces an average of $1,000 in refunds back into the community. No prior tax experience is necessary as we train for all positions. If taxes are not your thing, we can always use greeters and Spanish interpreters. This is a perfect short-term community outreach opportunity that runs from February through April 15th. You can always find a shift that fits your schedule as we offer 3-5 hour shifts during the day, evenings, and weekends. Each year thousands of households are served by our VITA volunteers and millions in refunds are returned to the taxpayers. We hope you’ll consider joining us in 2024.
We are currently taking applications for the 2024 tax season. If interested, please visit our website at www.ChesterCountyFreeTaxes.org and sign up today! We would love to have you join our team!
We need Volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Playing Bingo, UNO, and leading varies games and card games. Playing instruments, singing, playing the piano, leading Bible studies and lectures. You can share a craft or help with planned activities. These are several ways you can volunteer and share your kindness with the residents at Heatherwood
Project ONE- Volunteer Drivers Needed
We believe that all people living with HIV/AIDS have the right to accessible medical care and support services. Project ONE is a program for HIV-positive individuals in Chester County who need assistance in obtaining medical care, counseling, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, food and housing. We are asking for volunteers who can help with transportation to and from medical and related appointments. All appointments are within Chester County or the near surrounding areas. There is no minimum rides or time required. Any little bit helps. Any and all interest can contact Keith Burress, Project One Program Director at kburress@familyservice.us or Erin Coldiron, Human Resources, at ecoldiron@familyservice.us.
Thank you!
1. evening visits-game playing, crafts
2. gardening
3. weekend/days for specific activities
4. Art teacher
HC Opportunity Center is seeking Corporate Volunteer Days and one time volunteers.
Volunteers provide crucial support to our participants, and our programs, as we seek to integrate our mission to the fullest. Through the generous gift of time, talents, and personal interests, our volunteers supplement the work of our Skill Development Work Center participants and our staff members. As a volunteer, you will help us as we offer special services that are so important to the overall skill development and empowerment of our extraordinary work force and HCOC’s supported employment mission. Join our team today – come once or come often. We guarantee your volunteer time at HCOC will be great! Volunteers needed for help in our Skill Development Work Center, special events, and more. Contact Jennifer at 610.384-6990 x 205 or Jennifer.Kriesel@handi-crafters.org for information and more specific needs and details. Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older. Corporate workdays are encouraged and appreciated! 9:30-2:30 Monday – Friday, buildings are fully accessible. Please call ahead to schedule. The HC Opportunity Center provides people with various disabilities vocational job training, socialization, and the opportunity for competitive employment.
Immediate need for Volunteer Tutors! The OIC Adult Tutoring Program partners with the Chester County Library in Exton where our office is located. We provide free one-on-one tutoring for adult learners who would like help learning English, Reading, Writing, Math and test prep.
For more information, please contact Debbie Rikess at drikess@cc-oic.org or call 610-344-4013. Ccoic.org
Become an English Tutor in your own Community (in-person or online)
Change someone’s life and see how it changes yours!
VEP trains and supports volunteers to offer personalized English tutoring to immigrants in Chester County. We strive to offer a high level of service and support to tutors and students. Key features of our program include:
*in-depth training sessions led by our expert staff
*tutors and students meet at mutually convenient times (two 90 minutes sessions each week)
*meetings are held at a mutually convenient location (local library, cafe, etc.) or using an online platform (Zoom, etc.)
*textbooks and resources are provided, and VEP professional staff provide ongoing support
*opportunities for professional development and connection with other tutors offered throughout the year
Prior teaching experience or knowledge of other languages is not required. Life experience, time, and compassion for helping others is a plus! We currently have a Wait List of students hoping to be matched with a tutor.
Friendship Volunteers!
Compeer volunteering is about making a new friend as well as being a friend. Are you a caring and compassionate person looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity? Then “compeering” with us may be the right fit for you.
All that’s requested is that you spend 4 hours/month with an adult you’re matched with who could benefit from encouragement and positive activities. Participants in the Compeer program are dealing with mental health challenges and have been referred to our program by a professional.
You and your friend can decide the times you meet or talk. You can choose what to do together, such as having coffee, taking a walk, shopping, or enjoying a conversation.
Volunteers receive training and can choose their friend. Pairs are matched up based on mutual interests, location, and other factors. Staff facilitate an introductory meeting and provide ongoing support. Occasional social events give you a chance to get together with other matched Compeer friends.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. We welcome adults of all ages, including those 55+, to volunteer.
For more information and an application, visit www.compeerchesco.org or call 610-436-4445.
Volunteer Roles
Writing Mentors (virtual, hybrid, or in-person)
Time commitment: 60-90 minutes once per week
Work one-on-one with a Mighty Writer aged 7-17 for a minimum of six months. Mentor and mentee work together to decide upon and achieve goals related to the youth’s academic, social and extracurricular ambitions.
Distribution Volunteers (in-person)
Time commitment: one 1-4 hour shift per week for 3 months
Lend your compassion and muscle to support our daily food and diaper distribution. Distribution volunteers assist with meeting and unloading deliveries, setting up a welcoming environment, engaging with community members, enforcing rules and providing upkeep.
Street Team Ambassadors (in-person)
Time commitment: one event per month
Meet our Mighty team and Bookmobiles at community fairs, high school games and/or school events. Serve as a brand ambassador, advertising MW programming, providing event support and distributing fliers, information, books and more.
Writing Assistants (in-person)
Time commitment: one 1-4 hour shift per week
Be a one-on-one homework tutor or teaching assistant. Volunteers may also assist during snack time, outdoor play and activities. In the summer, assistants work daytime hours during camp.
Learn more here: https://mightywriters.org/volunteer/
Volunteers are the critical piece that allows our students to pursue their potential. Your unique experiences, talents + personality unlock our students in ways no one else can. It is only with the involvement of volunteers that our students receive the individual mentoring that changes their lives or the academic support that makes success in school a possibility. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our community and impact youth!
Surrey inspires and enables all of us, as we age, to live with independence and dignity, and as engaged members of the community.
We offer numerous ways to help with the various programs we offer. We currently need help with:
-Cafe Servers: (M-F, 11:30-1:30pm)
– Greeter/ receptionist: ( W & F, two hour shifts)
– Dishwasher (Mondays)
-Volunteer Drivers: ( hours vary)
-Grocery shoppers: ( shifts vary)
-Friendly phone calls ( shifts vary)
We provide free quality healthcare to the uninsured in an atmosphere that fosters dignity and respect for our patients. Since our doors opened 20 years ago, we have provided over 150,000 patient visits. We are a non urgent family care office that has many on site specialists. We have a wealth of open volunteer needs…physicians, nurses, behavioral health, clerical, bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese in various roles, helping with patient financials, fundraising or assisting with fundraisers, and exterior maintenance of our office. We are open Monday through Friday 9-4pm with Monday evening hours until 6pm. All volunteers are required to be Covid19 vaccinated.
More information is found on our website: www.theclinicpa.org and applications under “volunteer”
Every Thursday from 4-7pm, volunteers work together to plant, weed and harvest vegetables from our Growing Together Community Garden.
*Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
What is Volunteer Assisted Ride?
VAR is a volunteer driver program that connects CVIM drivers with patients who need rides to medical appointments at Community Volunteers in Medicine. This includes patients who would otherwise miss out on important visits to community medical centers and testing at area hospitals.
Who would I be transporting?
Patients with minimal resources who do not have access to safe and reliable transportation, but still need to get to important medical visits within Chester County.
Do I have to drive all the time?
No! Every ride is worth its weight in gold. Once you are oriented and set up to select rides on the online system, it’s up to you how many times a month you choose to volunteer. Your hours will be tracked automatically. We are available to answer questions or address concerns!
Check out the flyer to learn more.
Duty Officer aka Dispatcher (Virtual Opportunity)
So you want to provide support for your neighbors who have been affected by a home fire or other event but responding on-scene isn’t your cup of tea?
The Duty Officer is the Ring Master of our disaster response efforts, acting as the coordinator for each aspect of a response. They are the direct point of contact for all response requests that come to our Region and the first voice those looking for our help speak with, be they our partners from one of the hundreds of fire departments within our region or the client displaced as a result of a disaster event. The Duty Officer also works to put together a team of responders to travel to the event scene and deliver the Mission of the Red Cross, addressing the unmet needs of those affected.
In addition, the Duty Officer serves as a communications lifeline for the responders, supporting them as they deliver our mission. The Duty Officer is also the documenter and historian for each response, tracking our response effort through detailed yet concise notes. And they can do it all from the comfort of their own couch.