Volunteer Opportunities

All currently available volunteer opportunities are listed in our Volunteer Application. While completing the application, please indicate which opportunities are of interest to you. Once your application is submitted, a volunteer coordinator will be in touch within 3-4 business days to schedule an orientation and building tour. Clearances are required at no cost.

 

 PAATH to Success Mentors 

The YWCA’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is seeking adult mentors to participate in a new, innovative human trafficking prevention initiative: PAATH to Success. This trauma-informed mentoring program targets child victims of commercial sexual exploitation and at-risk youth ages 12-17. PAATH to Success mentors provide support to the youth, with the goal of decreasing risk factors and risk-taking behaviors while increasing positive social supports and social capital. Mentors will be provided with extensive training and support throughout the 15-month commitment period. For more information, email mentoring@ywcahbg.org or call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-654-1211.

 PAATH to Success Program

The YWCA’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is seeking youth to participate in a new, innovative human trafficking prevention initiative: PAATH to Success. This trauma-informed mentoring program targets child victims of commercial sexual exploitation and at-risk youth ages 12-17. Youth will meet with their adult mentor four hours a week for 15 months, with the goal of decreasing risk factors and risk-taking behaviors while increasing positive social supports and social capital. All mentors are carefully screened, interviewed, pass background checks, and complete extensive training. For more information, email mentoring@ywcahbg.org or call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-654-1211.

 

Community Service

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is unable to accommodate supervision requrements involved with mandatory community service.  

For more information about volunteering with the YWCA Greater Harrisburg, please contact Tiffanie Keck at 717-724-2250 or tkeck@ywcahbg.org.

 

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Volunteer Victim Advocate Training

Most volunteer opportunities in the YWCA's Violence Intervention and Prevention program require the completion of an intensive domestic violence & sexual assault volunteer victim advocate training. Click here to learn more.

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