Volunteer
Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen our community. By giving your time and talents, you can support local nonprofits in meaningful and impactful ways.
Whether you serve as a counselor, tutor, companion to an older adult, board member, or committee volunteer—or prefer hands-on activities like clean-ups, gardening, or helping to feed those in need—there’s a meaningful way for everyone to get involved.
United Way of Lancaster County’s Volunteer Center connects you with meaningful opportunities to give back across the county. The Get Connected volunteer portal makes it simple—linking individuals and groups of all kinds, from families and students to businesses and retirees, with local nonprofits and education providers.
By volunteering, you help these organizations achieve their missions, improve lives, and make Lancaster County a stronger, more connected community for everyone.
Special thanks to our Volunteer Center sponsor, PNC Bank, for helping make this possible!
Volunteer Opportunities
GET CONNECTEDWays to Volunteer
Week of Caring– 2025 INFO
This annual, week-long event gives individuals, families, and teams of volunteers from local companies and organizations a chance to be a part of a county-wide effort to give back by rolling up their sleeves and completing special projects for a nonprofit organization.
Annual Back to School Event hosted by Rep. Nikki Rivera and Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El
Each year, United Way partners with local Lancaster legislators to provide backpacks and essential school supplies to students ahead of the school year. These backpacks are stocked with items such as uniforms, shoes, writing supplies, and books. In addition, families can access valuable information about state services, higher education, and college affordability as well as additional supplieshttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AD29A3FBCE9-49000820-volunteer#/ from the many participating businesses and community organizations.
