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Volunteer & Donate Items
Now more than ever is a time for our community to stand together. You can help by volunteering your time to support local projects. Below are current volunteer and donation needs.
A few notes before volunteering or donating items...
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The health and safety of volunteers, staff, and clients is the number one priority. Please review the Recommendations for Volunteer Engagement in Coronovirus Response prior to participating in any volunteer activity.
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To volunteer for a project, please contact the organization directly.
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Check this page regularly, volunteer and donation needs are updated as new opportunities come up.
Nonprofits can submit volunteer need details here.
Donation Needs
Professional Clothing Drive
Organization: Penn State Mont Alto Career Services
Location: 1 Campus Dr., Mont Alto
Donation Needs: Clean out those closets for a good cause! Penn State Mont Alto Career Services is seeking current (new within last 3-4 years) donations of professional clothing for the Career Closet. The Career Closet gives students will have the opportunity to peruse, try on, and take items to keep, free of charge. No item will be wasted! Unclaimed items will be donated to Waynesboro New Hope Shelter, Inc.
To Donate: Donations accepted now through September 1. Contact pmgoch@psu.edu for additional information or to make drop-off arrangements.
New or Gently Used Books for Babies, Toddlers, Kids and Teens
Organization: United Way of Franklin County
Location: 182 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: We are in need of books for our Little Lending Library! We have plenty of adult books, but need more board books for little ones and chapter books for kids and teens.
To Donate: Drop-off at the office Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, 182 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg
Food, Clothing, and Personal Care Items
Organization: Trinity Episcopal Church
Location: 58 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Always in need of non-perishable food items, clothing, shoes, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, can openers, and similar items. Financial gifts are always appreciated.
To Donate: Contact Rev. Patricia "Pat" Dickson, 717-264-6351
School Supplies
Organization: United Way of Franklin County
Location: 182 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: It's time for Stuff the Bus - our annual school supply drive! We need your help to provide the best tools for learning to local students in all five school districts.
To Donate: Visit our Stuff the Bus page for more information.
Meals for Residents
Organization: Franklin County Housing Authority
Location: 202 Elder Ave., Waynesboro
Donation Needs: Electric meters are being upgraded in the Waynesboro developments, which means four households, two days per week, will not have electric for up to 8 hours between June 1 and August 31. A total of 120 households will be affected. FCHA is seeking groups and individuals who can provide breakfasts or lunches, supplies or leisure activities, to residents who will be affected. (You can sign up to provide enough donations for one or a few days; It isn't expected one group will supply for all 120 residents.)
To Donate: Contact Amanda Keefer, 717-263-4200 ext. 106, akeefer@fcha.net
Gift Cards and Fidgets
Organization: Over the Rainbow Children's Advocacy Center
Location: 1461 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Gas gift cards, grocery gift cards, notebooks, and fidget toys for kids.
To Donate: Contact Rebecca Voss, 717-504-8491, bvoss@overtherainbowcac.org
Cleaning Supplies
Organization: Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg
Location: Chambersburg and Shippensburg
Donation Needs: Any and all kinds of cleaning supplies!
To Donate: Contact Maggie Latton, 717-261-5761, maggie@bgccs.org
Learning Supplies
Organization: Franklin County Literacy Council
Location: 101 E. King St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Learning supplies such as notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, erasers, note cards, etc.
To Donate: Contact Angie Wilt, ajwilt@iu12.org, 717-504-4459 x3504
Maternity Clothes
Organization: Pregnancy Ministries Inc.
Location: Chambersburg
Donation Details: Need donations of spring/summer maternity clothes, all sizes.
To Donate: Please call ahead to schedule donation times.
Contact: Deb Macaskill, 717-267-3738, csdchbg@gmail.com
Bedding & Cleaning Supplies
Organization: House of Hope
Location: 230 E. Queen St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Pillows, twin sheet sets, cleaning and laundry supplies, ladies size 6-10 underwear and socks, toilet paper and paper towels.
To Donate: Contact Bernadette Bowman, 717-729-7338, ihateheroin@comcast.net
Personal Care Items
Organization: Women in Need
Organization: 1280 Progress Rd., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Unisex pajamas, unisex robes, men/women's underwear, hairbrushes, hair ties, wide tooth combs, ethnic hair care products, bar soap containers, shower caddies, shower caps, body lotion, body wash, razors, shaving cream, dental floss picks, mouthwash, kid's toothbrushes, Tylenol, ibuprofen, and shampoo/conditioner.
To Donate: Contact Becky Swope, 717-264-3056, beckys@winservices.org
Food & Cleaning Supplies
Organization: Franklin County Homeless Shelter
Location: 223 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Large trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and shelf-stable food. Any foods will be accepted.
To Donate: Contact Trudy or Karen, 717-267-3669, twesley@sccap.org
Towels, Paper Products & More
Organization: Veteran's Multi-Service Center
Location: Lincoln Way E., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Gas gift cards, new towels and wash cloths, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, and small appliances (coffee makers, toasters, etc.).
To Donate: Contact Sandy Thomas, 717-599-8835, sandy.thomas@vmcenter.org
Cleaning and Personal Care Items
Organization: Franklin County Housing Authority
Location: 436 W. Washington St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and rolling food carts.
To Donate: Contact Amanda Keefer, akeefer@fcha.net, 717-263-4200
Diapers
Organization: Waynesboro Community & Human Services
Location: 123 Walnut St., Waynesboro
Donation Needs: Disposable diapers sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7. Adult pullups sizes Med, Large, and Extra Large.
To Donate: Call 717-762-6941
Personal Care Items
Organization: Franklin Together
Location: 533 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Donation Needs: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and men/women's underwear sizes S-2XL.
To Donate: Contact Leigh Elliott, lelliott@sccap.org, 717-778-7758
Volunteer Needs
Good Samaritan Garage and Feeding Program Volunteers
Organization: Trinity Episcopal Church
Location: 58 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg
Date/Time: Thursdays 6-9am and 9-11am, and Tuesdays 1-4pm
Project Details: Looking for volunteers over age 18 to help with the Good Samaritan Garage and Feeding Program. Duties may include helping guests select items, sorting and stocking items, open and close the area, cooking basic breakfast foods, greeting and serving. Volunteer anywhere from 2-4 hours weekly, or can work on a monthly schedule if that works better.
To Volunteer: Contact Justin Holoviak, 717-264-6351, admin@trinityepiscopalchurch.comcastbiz.net
Meal Delivery
Organization: Waynesboro Senior Center
Location: Waynesboro
Project Details: The Waynesboro Senior Center is looking for an indefinite volunteer to help with delivering meals to consumers in the Waynesboro Areas.
To Volunteer: Contact Payton Mummert, 717-762-2758, pmmummert@franklincountypa.gov
Calling on Sewers/Quilters!
Organization: United Way of Franklin County
Project Details: We're looking for a quilter or sewing/quilting club to take on a volunteer project! We have a collection of old United Way T-shirts we'd like made into a T-shirt quilt. If you're interested in possibly taking on this project please reach out!
To Volunteer: Contact Amy Weibley, 717-262-0015 ext. 203, aweibley@uwfcpa.org
Summer Meals Distribution
Organization: BOPIC, Inc.
Location: 530 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Project Details: Help serve meals to nourish kids throughout the summer months.
Health & Safety: Masks are required and CDC guidelines are followed
To Volunteer: 717-263-2100, bopic@bopicinc.org
Soup Kitchen and Thrift Store
Organization: The Salvation Army
Location: 159 Lincoln Way W, Chambersburg
Project Details: Volunteers are always needed to serve in the Soup Kitchen as well as the Thrift Store.
Health & Safety: Masks are required and CDC guidelines are followed
To Volunteer, Contact: Karen Keefer, 717-264-6169, karen.keefer@use.salvationarmy.org
Meal Delivery
Organization: Greencastle Senior Center
Location: Greencastle
When: Mornings
Project Details: Looking for volunteers to deliver meals to older adults in the Greencastle area, as well as volunteers to help in the senior center. The home delivered meal program is planning to expand in May. Home delivered meals get picked up and delivered in the mornings.
To Volunteer, Contact: Elizabeth Jones, 717-597-2020, eajones@franklincountypa.gov
Volunteer Tutors and Committee Members
Organization: LIU12 Franklin County Literacy Council
Location: Virtual and/or at Coyle Free Library
When: Ongoing, anytime!
Project Details: Currently, FCLC is in need of volunteer tutors to work with low-literate adults and English language learners in Franklin County. This is an ongoing opportunity with a high satisfaction return. They need individuals who have a desire to help individuals reach their goals, and who are comfortable learning how to teach in a variety of platforms (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). We also have fundraising committee and advisory board positions available, as well as community outreach and advocacy opportunities.
To Volunteer, Contact: Angie Wilt, ajwilt@iu12.org, 717-504-4459 x3504
Help with Food Deliveries
Organization: Waynesboro Community & Human Services
Location: Waynesboro
Days/Times: Varies
Project Details: WCHS is in need of a few reliable volunteers to deliver food boxes to people in the Waynesboro area.
To Volunteer, Contact: Denise Esser, 717-762-6941, deniseesser@wchs-pa.org
Blood Donor Ambassadors & More
Organization: American Red Cross
Location: Chambersburg and surrounding
Days/Times: Varies
Project Details: Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteers needed for area blood drives. Times and locations will vary. Training is provided. Commitment is one blood drive per month. If interested, log onto www.redcross.org/volunteer There are other opportunities to volunteer, as well.
Health & Safety: Masks are required, social distancing is in place, and temperatures are screened.
To Volunteer: www.redcross.org/volunteer
Help with Food Distribution
Organization: The King's Kettle Food Pantry
Location: Shippensburg
Days/Times: First three Mondays and Tuesdays of each month at 4:30pm
Project Details: Mondays: Sort boxes of food and other items to stock shelves. Tuesdays: Bag groceries and load into cars for clients. Donations (monetary or food) are also appreciated.
Health & Safety: They have gloves and fabric masks, but volunteers may also bring their own. Volunteers are encouraged to wash hands and keep 6 feet apart.
To Volunteer, Contact: Pastor J.R. Wells, 717-816-6829, jrwells55@yahoo.com
Help with Food Distribution
Organization: Shippensburg Produce & Outreach
Location: Shippensburg
Date/Time: Tuesdays 3:30-6pm
Project Details: Runners will bring boxes of food to cars. Need 2-3 volunteers each Tuesday.
Health & Safety: Maintain 6 feet for social distancing, hand washing sinks available, and masks/gloves provided.
To Volunteer, Contact: Karen DeShong, info@shipout.org, 717-360-4510
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