The American Lung Association is the Primary Contractor for the Tobacco Control Program of South Central Pennsylvania.  This program covers 13 counties that provide tobacco related services to the communities pertaining to tobacco education and cessation.    

We are opening (2) Professional Development Positions within this program.   The primary focus would be involvement within our coalition development.   The coalition has (4) active work groups within, who have project goals to accomplish this Fiscal Year 12 (July 1 - June 30, 2012).   The coalition is looking for enthusiastic students who are interested in obtaining some practical experience within the Tobacco Control Program to assist with completion of these projects.

The description of the tasks and hours needed are explained below:   

• A student will be assigned to one work group, approx 1-3 hours a week.  These hours could consist of coming to the American Lung Association office in Camp Hill, PA or participating in conference calls.    The position can be a 3 month period or longer depending on the student's schedule.
• MS Office knowledge is required.  (MS Word, Power Point, Publisher, and Excel)
• Creative, Detail Oriented, Good with Time Management, and Reliable.
• Tasks may include some of the following: creating a survey, developing an evaluation tool, putting together a power point presentation template, making calls to healthcare facilities, designing a manual, creating marketing and advertising strategies, and participating if available in any conference calls or face to face meetings your assigned workgroup may have.    

If this sounds like an opportunity that you are interested in, please contact Tammy Kreiser.

Castaway Critters is a 501 (c) 3, no-kill, foster home, animal rescue and spay/neuter charity for adoptable dogs and cats. CC also relies on donations, grants, and a great team of volunteers and supporters. Since 2002, they have found homes for nearly 6,000 animals. They are always looking for volunteers for events, adoption days at Petsmart, fundraisers, and administrative tasks. You can start with an application at www.castawaycritters.org. Or email us your questions at info@castawaycritters.org.

Grane Hospice’s focus and desire is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients entrusted to them in the winter season of their lives. Volunteers are not just an afterthought, but valued and mandated members of their team who can offer their time to simply listen or read aloud to patients, take them outside for walks, write down patient memories, share talents (music, art, etc.).

Volunteers are offered free training, mileage reimbursement for their time on the road, free TB skin tests, criminal background checks and all of the psycho-social services offered to the patients and families. Grane’s mission is to provide comfort and dignity for the body, mind and soul through unique, individualized, professional care plans which allow the patient to live comfortably in his or her ‘home’ surrounded by loved ones. They desire volunteers with this same heart of compassion and selflessness to join them!

4 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-4001
Contact Jeneé Fetterhoff if you are interested.

The Home Depot Kid's Workshop is offered to kids ages 4-12. The program teaches children basic motor skills using screwdrivers and hammers via monthly projects. The volunteers would be involved with the setup of the Kids Workshop and aiding the children in the construction of the projects. Volunteers are expected to act in accordance with guidelines and values set forth by The Home Depot while aiding with the Workshop. Contact bfolk82@comcast.net or (717) 651-9699 (ask for Ben Folk). 

JFSH is always looking for volunteers for our respite program. Respite lets parents of special needs children take time out  and rejuvenate from challenges they face 24/7. We take kids to the zoo, bowling, and more. You would help supervise them and help them socialize with similar children. Contact Jennifer Prol, Adoption/Respite Coordinator at, (717) 233-1681.

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Wishmakers on Campus program, students can create and carry out their own fundraiser to help grant the wish of a local child who is dealing with so much more than any child ever should.

Make-A-Wish Foundation's mission is to grant the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

For more information contact Holly Fite or call (717) 295-6684.

This nonprofit organization seeks to improve the quality of life of people affected by MS, serving more than 5,300 individuals. The Chapter is a driving force of MS research, relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and a cure. Volunteer activities include:  help at numerous events, internships, office assistance and MS Activists. Join the movement to stop the devastating effects of MS! Contact Barbara Bradshaw, Director of Community Development, at barbara.bradshaw@nmss.org.

Northern Dauphin Revitalization Project, Inc. (NDRP) is a volunteer organization committed to eliminating abandoned and blighted properties in the downtowns of Halifax, Millersburg, Elizabethville, Gratz, Lykens, Williamstown, and Tower City and encouraging business development focused on tourism, education, and technology.  Using the Main Street approach to downtown economic redevelopment, NDRP seeks students to serve in research projects within the seven "anchor" communities. Contact Dr. Ben Scott, Regional Coordinator at (717) 362-1438 or NDRPBen@epix.net.

River of God Church is an active, contemporary church with many event volunteer opportunities. The church hosts Community Night w/Fireworks, Picnic Celebration, Pumpkin Fest, Lite the Night, Harvest Carnival, Christmas Dinner Theater, Easter Production, Weekly Coffee Bar. Student can serve as anything from coffee bar attendants to carpenters, plus dozens of other fun and rewarding jobs. Students will be overwhelmingly welcomed and appreciated for their efforts. Visit them at 747 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025.

Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides a family centered education and therapy program for infants, children and adolescents with developmental delays and disabilities in the Lancaster county area. Their goal oriented approach maximizes each child's ability to function as independently as possible within the community. For more details, contact Marie Johnston at 393-0425 x 129 or mjohnston@schreiberpediatric.org.

Shining Light Thrift Shop (SLTS) is a non-profit ministry of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick. They provide clothing, household goods and furniture to the homeless and economically disadvantaged of the Harrisburg community. They do this through free and discount programs based on household income. They are in need of volunteers that can help in their store doing many different tasks such as sorting clothes, tagging clothing, hanging clothes, and more. Contact Gregory Beatty at (717) 234-2436 or ShiningLightThriftShop@gmail.com.

For more than 50 years, UCP Central PA has served people of all ages with any type of disability. They provide programs and services to more than 3,500 individuals and families throughout Central PA.  Volunteer opportunities are available in adult day programs, childhood programs, special events and administrative support at their offices.

Contact Casey Hurst, Community Relations Coordinator churst@ucpcentralpa.org or (717) 975-0611 ext 217.

Volunteers are wanted to assist with some simple research. The project simply involves going on the Internet and "Googling" names of prospective supporters to get a correct phone number. We have work stations available Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM), and a staff person available to answer any questions. Offices are located so close to the College. For details, please call (717) 732-0700, ext. 39. You also may contact Jennifer Daniels at (717) 732-0700, ext. 31.

West Enola Fire Co has a Free live-in program for college students that are currently Volunteer Firefighters. They also seek volunteers to help with projects and fundraising. The fire company has constructed new living quarters complete with full kitchen, bunk rooms, locker rooms, laundry, entertainment room, and wireless internet access. Contact Chief Dressler at 717-732-1919 or visit www.westenolafire.com. 

The Whitaker Center, housing an IMAX theater, performing arts theater and 3-story hands-on science center, welcomes Central Penn student volunteers to join their team, offering the best in customer interaction. Internships are also available. Contact Michelle Hornberger, Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, at (717) 724-3857 or mhornberger@whitakercenter.org.

WITF, Central Pennsylvania's public broadcasting entity includes a TV station, FM radio station, and magazine. Volunteer activities include: Answering calls during our TV and FM membership campaigns; representing WITF during special events, fundraisers, and concerts; assisting our FM and TV production departments; helping to prepare bulk mailings; facilitating parenting-education workshops for WITF's Ready to Learn Program, and much, much more! Contact us at volunteer@witf.org or (717) 910-2942.