Get Involved
Cats in Bloom
Volunteers make all the difference in the lives of the cats and in the smooth running of the Cats in Bloom café! We need volunteers for a variety of tasks. The cat cafe is open Thursday - Sunday; 1:00pm - 5:00pm and the first Friday of each month; 1:00pm - 8:00pm.
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you are not at least 17 years old, both individuals must complete a form.
In addition to the form, you will need to complete a waiver. Anyone under the age of 17 must have a parent sign the waiver. Volunteer information and forms can be accessed here.
Please contact Cats in Bloom with questions at (570) 209-9113.
The Good Samaritan Mission
The Good Samaritan Mission endeavors to follow, and derives its name from, the teaching of Christ’s parable of the Good Samaritan. Their focus is service to our economically disadvantaged neighbors. They seek to meet their material needs by offering a “cup of cold water” in Christ’s name through the provision of free clothing, appliances, hygiene items, winter boots, socks and underwear, meals, uniforms, and financial assistance in crisis situations. They likewise seek to meet their spiritual needs through prayer, informal counseling, and verbal and written explanations of the Gospel of Christ. There are numerous volunteer opportunities available. Please consider donating some of your time. You can them at 570-594-7793, or email Carin Wharton at director@gsmdanville.org.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum
As a non-profit, The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum depends on volunteers! They are always in need of volunteer help, so don’t hesitate to contact them to learn more!
Museum Volunteer Guidelines
Be reliable in attendance and punctual
Be 15 years or older
Abide by Museum policies
Attend training required for your volunteer position (if applicable)
Collaborate with staff and other volunteers
Obtain a child abuse history clearance and criminal background check
Be ready to have fun!
Volunteer Benefits
Work experience and training
10% savings in the Museum shop
Invitation to an annual volunteer recognition event
Reference and recommendation for future employment
Application Process
Applications are accepted at all times and will remain on file. Volunteer applicants will be interviewed and positioned according to the Museum’s needs and the volunteer’s skills and interests.
To volunteer, please complete fill out the form at this link: Volunteer Form
Be sure to check out their calendar for upcoming events! Events for September 2025 – The Bloomsburg Children's Museum
For the Cause - Teen Center
Whether you are visiting the Berwick or Bloomsburg Center, there is always a great event going on! Please reach out directly to For the Cause to find out about their available volunteer opportunities. They can be reached at (570) 483-TEEN, ext 1, or through their website at Home | For the Cause Teen Center.
Bloomsburg Theater Ensemble
Do you have a passion for theatre, a commitment to your community, and a love of arts education? The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble always welcomes volunteers to help support their vision of making theatre a vital part of Central and Northeast Pennsylvanians’ lives.
They have opportunities, from taking tickets before a show to serving on the TreeFest fundraising committee to volunteering at Kathy Baas Sensory Friendly Performances.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form at this link (Get Involved — Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble) or email volunteer@bte.org.
Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center (N4Cs)
Volunteers are the "unity" in our community and we wouldn't be here without them! N4Cs has many different opportunities for individuals of any age or ability.
If you are interested in volunteering on a consistent basis (8-10 a week), you will receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP!
Do you have professional experience and are seeking volunteer opportunities with a community organization? N4Cs is always looking for new members for our Board of Directors or one of our committees.
To learn more about their volunteer opportunities please fill out the form at this link (VOLUNTEER | N4Cs) and if you have specific interests, be sure to list them in your message or feel free to call (570) 925-0163. Thank you for all your help!
Berwick Area YMCA
There’s no place quite like the Y. It’s the place to nurture your well-being and let your kids flourish. With the latest workout activities for all ages and opportunities to motivate and support youth in our neighborhood, there’s something for everyone and a lot for the community. Each day at the Y, families come together to get healthier. Children engage in physical activities, learn social skills, and build confidence. Seniors are developing more active, productive lives while meeting others with shared interests and passions. It all happens at the Y each day.
There are numerous, ongoing, volunteer opportunities available including babysitters, groundskeeping, minor maintenance, and youth sport coaches just to name a few! If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to the Berwick YMCA’s CEO, Nick Pajovich. He can be reached via email at ceo@berwickymca.org, or by phone at (570) 752-5981.
Camp Victory
Volunteers are a vital part of Camp Victory! Each year, over 1,000 wonderful people volunteer their time and talents in many different ways. From being a counselor or painting cabins to baking pies and building shelves, the volunteer opportunities are many and varied!
Each week from April through October, our partner camps host camp sessions by condition. For example, there are separate weeks for children with cancer, spina bifida, diabetes, or brain injuries, as well as weekend sessions for families touched by autism. Plus, several more.
Volunteering at Camp Victory makes a real difference in the lives of their special campers!
Please call 570-458-6530, or email fun@campvictory.org to find out how you can help!
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Welsh Center in Coal Township. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:15am to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Holy Angels Church in Kulpmont. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9:15am to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Ber Vaughn Park in Berwick. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:15 to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event typically happens the 4th Thursday of each month at the Danville Area Community Center in Danville. For the months of November and December, it’s being moved to the 3rd Thursday so staff and volunteers can enjoy the holidays with family. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:15am to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event typically happens the 4th Thursday of each month at the Warrior Run Fire Department in Watsontown. For the months of November and December, it’s being moved to the 4th Tuesday so staff and volunteers can enjoy the holidays with family. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 2:15pm to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Warrior Run Fire Department in Watsontown. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 2:15p to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Danville Area Community Center in Danville. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:15 to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Ber Vaughn Park in Berwick. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:15 for set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Welsh Center in Coal Township. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:15 to help with set-up.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Warrior Run Fire Department in Watsontown. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Danville Area Community Center. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575
Bloomsburg Community Creek Fall Float and Cleanup
Come join the Bloomsburg Community Creek Cleanup on September 21st for a fall float and cleanup!
We’ll be starting at Hoffman Natural Area and floating down towards Rupert Covered Bridge, picking up trash along the way. Bring your own paddleboard, kayak, or canoe, and please dress appropriately for the weather!
Not into floating? No worries! We also need volunteers on land to clean up our popular creekside spots like Hoffman Natural Area, Bloom Beach, Rupert Covered Bridge, and Fernville Park to keep our favorite places clean for the colder months. They are in desperate need of some TLC before the year ends.
This will be our LAST creek cleanup of the season. We will do one more cleanup along Creek Road in October for anyone who can’t make our float!
See youse there!!
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Ber Vaughan Park in Berwick. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575
Canned Food Drive Collection
From September 15–25, 2025, Ken Pollock Ford will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items at their Berwick location, 1120 W Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603. These donations will directly benefit local families, helping to fight hunger right here at home. The food drive kicks off during the dealership’s 6th Annual Car Show, held on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
The food drive kicks off during the dealership’s 6th Annual Car Show, held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, benefiting the Stepping Stones Transplant Patient Fund at Johns Hopkins. Attendees can bring food donations on-site, and as a special bonus, anyone who contributes a canned or non-perishable item at the car show will be entered to win a FREE Works Package gift certificate
For more information or to schedule a donation drop-off, please contact: Renee Busch Marketing & Inventory Specialist Ken Pollock Ford Phone: 570-752-2797 Email: rbusch@kpautogroup.com
The Hope Center of Nescopeck
If you've ever had an interest in volunteering but weren't sure what to do, The Hope Center in Nescopeck could use some extra hands to sift, sort, fold, and hang their growing donation pile. We have a lot of fun working together, come and join the gang! Call 570-520-4033 to discuss available times. Bring a friend (or a couple!) - they'd be happy to show you the ropes!
Trash Transformed
Timeline
Proposal Deadline: October 1, 2025
Notification of Selection: Within 2 weeks of deadline
Installation Period: Summer 2026
Display Duration: Up through Fall 2026.
Artworks may be adopted by local organizations or removed and responsibly disposed of after display.
After proposals are accepted, the Trash to Treasure group will meet with the chosen artists to align on a cohesive message.
All materials must be sourced from trash – ideally collected through our community cleanup events – though artists may incorporate other recycled or low-impact elements that have been collected in our region. A supply of collected materials will be made available by appointment. Artists are encouraged to take place in local community cleanups to identify items for use in sculptures.
Montour County Tire Clean Up
The Derry Township Building at 26 Shed Rd, Danville is another drop-off site for this event. You must pre-register for this event by August 27th. Call Montour County Zoning @ 570-271-3021 or Montour County Conservation District @ 570-271-1140 to register. Pre-registered cost is $2 per tire. Day of registration is $3 per tire. Car and truck tires only. No tractor tires. All tires must be clean. Valid ID as proof of Montour county residency required.
Mobile Food Pantry - Watsontown
This event happens the 4th Wednesday of each month at Warrior Run Fire Department . Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575
Mobile Food Pantry - DACC
This event happens the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Danville Area Community Center. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575
Bloomsburg Community Creek Cleanup
The Bloomsburg Community Creek Cleanup is a community-driven initiative to clean up and maintain the town creek in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The group aims to bring together local residents to take action and make a positive impact on their community's environment and beloved waterway!
Food Pantry: Columbia County
This event happens on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at AGAPE in Bloomsburg, PA. Please contact them directly to see how you can help. (570) 317-2210; info@agape-pa.org
Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CS) - Mobile Food Pantry
This event happens the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Ber Vaughan Park in Berwick. Please reach out to CSO directly to see how you can help! They can be contacted via email: csoinc@censop.com, or by phone: (570) 644-6575
Little League World Series
The Ronald McDonald House of Danville is recruiting groups of volunteers to assist with concessions at the Little League World Series, August 13-24. Volunteers must complete a background check. Uniform shirts and badges will be provided, and volunteers are encouraged to come early or stay late to catch a game! Please reach out to Molly Shaw for details: mshaw@rmhdanville.com
Adult Clothing Giveaway
This event happens on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please contact AGAPE directly to see how you can help. Thanks!
Bloomsburg Food Cupboard
This event occurs every Sunday & Tuesday. Please contact Central Susquehanna Opportunities to see how you can help! Contact coordinator Andy Fox @ (570) 205-7892.
Berwick Food Pantry (Friends Feeding Friends)
This event happens every Tuesday and Thursday. Please contact Central Susquehanna Opportunities to see how you can help! (570) 644-6575