The United Way Volunteer Center is a community resource. The center acts as an advocate for volunteers and volunteerism, and as a clearinghouse to inform prospective volunteers of placement opportunities, provide training, and match volunteer skills to appropriate volunteer opportunities. Students 12-19 can volunteer at any of the nonprofit agencies participating in the United Way Volunteer Center s Summer Volunteer Program. Applications are available now at every school district in Lancaster County. Please see your School Guidance Counselor.
Most private schools have applications also.
If for any reason you cannot find an application at your school, please call the Volunteer Center. Student volunteers benefit by developing a strong sense of self-worth and pride, making new friends, having new experiences, and learning new skills. Volunteering teaches them leadership and allows them to explore career choices. They learn to understand community issues and the mission of human service agencies. The Summer Volunteer program benefits the whole community by providing Lancaster County new talents, and new energy and ideas to help meet the community s needs.