Leadership York

The following nonprofit organizations have contacted Leadership York looking for volunteer leaders like you who can help them make a difference. Please give one or more of these people a call or send an email for additional information.

The goal of the Eastern York County (EYC) Football Program is to develop the mental, moral and physical character of youths without distinction as to race, sex, religious creed, color, national origin or financial means as well as promote the ideals of responsibility, hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork and fellowship within a safe and positive environment. The individual growth of our community's children is enhanced through the spirit of competition, discipline and fair play. These goals will be accomplished by providing a structured program designed to educate both participants and parents in all aspects of football and cheerleading. The EYC program is committed to providing a program that maintains the highest standards and guarantees a fun, positive experience for everyone involved. The organization currently has board openings for a Vice President and a Treasurer. (Posted: 2/2/2012)

Atkins House is a residential community corrections center for women offenders. The mission of Atkins House is to provide opportunities for the woman offender to develop her potential for a responsible, productive and law-abiding lifestyle. The organization is currently looking for an attorney, a human resources person, people interested in legal or law enforcement issues and someone with knowledge of mental health issues for its Board of Directors. (Posted: 1/12/2012)

Anyone who is interested in learning more may contact Susan Baugh via email susanbaugh@atkinshouse.org or at 848-5454.

House of Hope and Help and Healing - The House of Hope and Help and Healing is a start-up ministry with plans to offer victims of prostitution hope for a bright future as they live in a safe-house surrounded by loving, accepting Christian staff and volunteers. Here they will be helped to start a new life by securing a job and a place to live and they will be healed from their past mental, physical and emotional abuse. This home is a ministry of GOD’S G.U.M.D.R.O.P.S., a non-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Board members are needed who are successful in business matters and can lead the organization in raising money, securing a home and hiring a housemother.(Posted: December, 2011)

Contact information: houseofhope1@comcast.net or
House of Hope and Help and Healing
P.O. Box 21843 York PA 17402

Performing Arts for Children is dedicated to promoting literacy in the York community by using the live professional theater experience as a visual, sensory and unforgettable educational tool for children through the Stage the Page program. Since its inception seven years ago, the program has touched the lives of 36,700 York County students (ages 5 to 8), donated 2,500 books to schools, coordinated hundreds of volunteer classroom readers and introduced to the school districts a sustained arts in education program. Executive Board Member positions opening June 2012 are Secretary and Treasurer. Other board and committee opportunities are available for programming, fund raising, grant writing, website/social media. (Posted: December, 2011)

Shadowfax, is a private, non-profit
501©3 organization whose mission is to consistently demonstrate dependability, integrity and commitment to our customers. The organization gives people with disabilities a chance to succeed – to live a full, meaningful life. They are seeking individuals to serve on our Board of Directors which meets bi-monthly. Board members are needed with experience in accounting and manufacturing. (Posted: December, 2011)

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. This is a nonprofit organization that funds research to understand problems and discover answers leading to prevention and treatment; they help moms have full term pregnancies and healthy babies and they support families by providing comfort when babies need help to survive and thrive. The organization is looking for new committee members in York to help with fundraising and to plan yearly events. (Posted: December, 2011)

Contact Megan Harbold, York Community Director at 717-260-3406 or MHarbold@marchofdimes.com

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The York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is a charitable organization dedicated to providing long-term human and animal services to residents of York County through programs that find permanent, loving homes for displaced and stray animals, help control animal population growth, investigate and prosecute cruelty offenders and educate the general public about animal wellness and safety. The SPCA is currently looking for volunteer committee members with experience or interest in fundraising and “friend-raising” events for pets and animal welfare. (Posted: December, 2011)

Contact: Lori Lauer at llauer@ycspca.org.

Are you interested in making York County a safer place? Getting involved in the community? Having a role in crime reduction? If you’ve answered yes to any or all of these questions, then York County Crime Stoppers needs you! York County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life in York County through citizen involvement in crime reduction. Nominations are now being accepted for Directors to serve on the Board for a two year term, beginning January 2012. Director responsibilities involve:

Attending and participating in bi-monthly committee meetings
Reviewing and approving awards for crime tips
Promoting the organization through creative ideas and innovative thinking
Assisting with fundraisers, events, grants, and projects (Posted November, 2011)

Email Board President Bernadette Lauer at yorkcrimestoppers@live.com for more information on becoming a director or to obtain an application.

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York Habitat for Humanity is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping low income families become owners of safe, decent and affordable homes. Committee members are needed for Faith Relations, Marketing, Development, Family Services, Finance, Personnel, Building and Site Selection and Governance. There are many other opportunities for those with experience in grant writing, press releases, website development, public relations, photography and neighborhood safety, just to name a few. (Posted November, 2011)

Northeast Neighborhood Association - The Northeast Neighborhood Association strives to improve the quality of life for residents of this very poor York City neighborhood though youth, hunger, educational and community-building initiatives. Board members or ad hoc committee members are needed with experience in fundraising, grant writing, website development or public relations. (Posted November, 2011)

Interested individuals should contact Barb Scott, 717-873-1121, or tscott189@verizon.net.

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York City Little League - The York City Little League, whose mission is to promote the sport of baseball in York City in a manner that is fun and teaches children about sportsmanship, character and leadership, is looking for new board members. The Board is a working group that is looking for volunteers to assist with strategic planning, league operations, fundraising, record keeping and organization, league registrations, team and player management, game day activities, field maintenance and teaching the game and the fundamentals of baseball to York City children. Coaches and other volunteers are also needed. (Posted November, 2011)

If you are interested in volunteering to help the York City Little League achieve their goals, please contact Tim Peachey at (717) 940-0932 or at TPeachey@fultonbank.com.

The Rotary Club of York East is dedicated to childhood wellness (polio prevention), childhood education (Byrne's Health Education Center, Junior Achievement) and leadership development in both the York community and the world community through our affiliation with Rotary International. The organization is looking for new members with knowledge and interest in grant application preparation for programs associated with domestic and international Rotary projects. The grant application process is well established but needs a person interested in developing an in-depth understanding of the system to spearhead a committee to garner monetary support needed to make these programs successful.(Posted September, 2011)

To gather additional information about the position please email elizabeth.wolf@wellsfargoadvisors.com or call (717-849-1064) Elizabeth Wolf, President of the York East Rotary Club.