About UCP

Volunteer at UCP

Volunteers are a big part of what we do. We perform a variety of activities and services for individuals with disabilities that promote inclusion in the community and the accomplishment of personal goals. Many of our volunteer opportunities occur during weekdays, but other opportunities may be available during weekends, evenings, or for one-time outreach and fundraising events.

For more information, please call (717) 975-0611, e-mail Casey, or go to Get Involved/Volunteer.

Our Volunteers:

• Don’t need prior volunteer experience.
• Don’t have to posses any special skill or work experience though, if they do, we will put it to good use.
• Do need to have a desire to learn new skills.
• Do need to have a desire to help others.
• Do need to have a desire to make new friends.

Before volunteers start their volunteer experience they need to:

• Be interviewed by our Volunteer Coordinator or site Program Manager.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Complete clearances, if required for specific assignment. (PA Child Abuse History and/or Criminal Record Check)
• Participate in volunteer orientation.
• Complete any specific training necessary for a specific volunteer assignment.

  What our volunteers have done:

  • Help the preschool children plant a garden.
  • Read weekly to the preschool classes.
  • Help program participants with art projects.
  • Help with a mass mailing for a big fundraiser.
  • Help out with light clerical tasks.
  • Assist in the set up of special events.
  • Help with building and outdoor maintenance projects.

  The following volunteer opportunities are available:

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