Student Resources
Student Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering---is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Think about what interests you—what are your hobbies and talents?
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Brainstorm ways you can use your hobbies/talents to serve others.
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Locate an organization. Not sure how to choose a volunteer location—do some research and make contact with local agencies.
Volunteer Opportunities in York County
Below are some local organizations that have volunteer opportunities for upper school students. Please keep in mind that CSY does not formally endorse the organizations listed below and that volunteering with any group is at the sole discretion/decision of each student and his/her parents/guardians.
When searching the websites, be sure to look for the Volunteer tab(s). Volunteer information can be found under such tabs as “Get Involved”, “Ways to Support our Organization”, etc.
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Caring for People
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H.O.P.E (Help for Oncology Problems and Emotional Support) www.hopelifeline.org
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House of Hope www.houseofhopeyork.org
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New Life for Girls www.newlifeforgirls.org
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Animal Care
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York County S.P.C.A. www.ycspca.org
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Canine Rescue of Central PA www.crcpa.org
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Feeding the Hungry
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LifePath Christian Ministries (formerly York Rescue Mission) www.lifepathyork.org
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Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen 717-848-1674 (331 South George Street York PA 17401)
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Catholic Harvest Food Pantry www.catholicharvest.org
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York County Food Bank www.yorkfoodbank.org
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Caring for Kids
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Children’s Aid Society www.cassd.org (various local locations)
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Child Care Consultants (York area) www.childcareconsultants.org
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Adults / Children Effected By Disabilities
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Leg Up Farm www.legupfarm.org
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Penn-Mar www.penn-mar.org
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The ARC of York County www.thearcofyorkcounty.org
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Special Olympics of York www.specialolympicsyorkcounty.org
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Bell Socialization www.bellsocialization.com
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Community Care
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The Red Cross www.redcross.org
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York Habitat for Humanity www.yorkhabitat.org​
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York County Library System www.yorklibraries.org
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York Jewish Community Center www.yorkjcc.org
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York History Center www.yorkhistorycenter.org
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WITF Public Television and Radio www.witf.org
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York Revolution www.yorkrevolution.com
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YMCA www.yorkcoymca.org
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​Central York Communities That Care www.cysd.k12.pa.us (Select Community and then CYCTC)
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Arts
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The Belmont Theater www.thebelmont.org
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CreativeYork www.creativeyork.org
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Theatre Harrisburg www.theatreharrisburg.com (email Curtis Mittong at techdir@theatreharrisburg.com)
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Little Art Bank www.littleartbank.org
Health Care
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Wellspan Health www.wellspan.org
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Elder Care
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Country Meadows www.countrymeadows.com
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Golden Connections Senior Center www.gcccenter.com
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Heartland Hospice (South Central PA) www.heartlandhospice.com
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Outdoors
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York County Parks and Recreation www.yorkcountypa.gov (search under Parks/Recreation)
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Environment & Creation Care
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Great American Clean Up of PA www.gacofpa.org
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Churches
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Pathway Community Church www.pathwaycc.org
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Hanover Area Council of Churches www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org
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Junior Achievement of York www.jascpa.org
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SpiriTrust Lutheran www.spiritrustlutheran.org
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Watershed Alliance of York County www.watershedallianceofyork.org
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Margaret E. Moul Home www.margaretemoul.org
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Asera Care Hospice www.aseracare.com
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Rainbows End Youth Service www.reys.org
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Horn Farm Center www.hornfarmcenter.org
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Crispus Attucks York www.crispusattucks.org
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Explore York www.yorkpa.org (Volunteer information located under Sports)
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New Hope Ministries www.nhm-pa.org (various local locations)
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Human Life Services www.humanlifeservices.org
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Heaven’s Light House www.heavenslighthouse.org
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Harvest of Blessings www.harvestofblessinginc.weebly.com
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First Fruits Farm www.firstfruitsfarm.org
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Grotto Community Center www.grottoyork.com
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House of His Creation www.hohc.org
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Greenlight Operation www.greenlightoperation.org
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Need Help Finding More Ideas?
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Volunteer Match www.volunteermatch.org (website dedicated to matching volunteers with ways/opportunities to serve in various locations)
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Indeed.com www.indeed.com (type Volunteer in the job search)
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Area Churches and Townships Local townships and churches are always looking for volunteers to help with various programs and activities.
If you know of a local group/organization that is not listed but welcomes student volunteers, please email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@csyonline.com.