Volunteer

There may be other ways for you to contribute your time. Safe Harbour is always looking for people with special expertise and skills that could improve the life skills of our residents. Help in ways not presently being provided is welcomed.

Volunteers are always welcome at Safe Harbour and there are many ways you can lend a helping hand to residents and staff. Volunteers are needed to help with work projects and other activities. To volunteer or for more information, simply submit your information by clicking the button below or call the Safe Harbour office.

As required by Pennsylvania law, all volunteers who have direct or indirect contact with children are required to have criminal and child abuse background clearances. These clearances include Pennsylvania State Police, Childline or Pennsylvania child abuse, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Clearances completed by an employer or another organization are acceptable to meet this requirement. Below are links to websites where volunteers may begin the process of getting clearances.

PLEASE NOTE that the Pennsylvania clearance checks are free of charge for those seeking to volunteer. If you have any questions about the clearances please contact Safe Harbour at 717-249-2200. We would be happy to assist you in completing these clearances.

PLEASE NOTE that for FBI criminal clearance, completion of the application is the first step. Additional requirements include fingerprinting. All necessary conditions are included on the website below.

Pennsylvania State Police
Criminal Record Check:
Online Submission Pennsylvania State Police
Criminal Record Check:
Paper Submission Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance:
Online Submission Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance:
Paper Submission FBI Criminal Clearance

volunteer opportunities

Cleaning Rooms

Volunteers are needed to clean rooms and common areas within the shelter. Volunteers do a “deep clean” of rooms when a unit is vacated to prepare for the new occupant. All cleaning supplies are provided. This job occurs on an “as needed basis” as rooms become available. Cleaning can be done at any time – days, evenings or weekends. Sign up for this job to be called when help is needed.

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Sort and Store Donations

Volunteers sometimes are assist with sorting and storing donated items, such as clothing or linens, toiletries, and non-perishable food items. When need, volunteers would be asked to come in weekdays of your choice between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

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Manage Toys and Playroom

Once or twice monthly, volunteers may be needed to reorganize the playroom, disposing of broken or inappropriate toys and cleaning toys and shelves when necessary. (Excellent group project)

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Work Projects

Volunteers are needed for special projects such as painting, carpentry, moving furniture, etc. Needed skill levels vary according to the project.

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Serve on Committees

Volunteers are needed to offer specific skills to various components of Safe Harbour. Our list of committees includes Finance, Events & Community Relations, Client Services, Property, and Resource Development.

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There may be other ways for you to contribute your time. Safe Harbour is always looking for people with special expertise and skills that could improve the life skills of our residents.