Volunteering

Nothing is so satisfying as helping another person to live a happier and fuller life. Your gift of time, energy and love can have a important impact on deserving people in your community. Volunteering your time at special events, fundraisers, and in other ways helps UDS better serve the needs of people with disabilities and the elderly. Without the generous contribution of time and energy from our volunteers, many of the important services of UDS would not be possible. They are also critical to educating the community about the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating awareness of the many UDS services available.

June 18, 2009 - "Heart of Gold" is honored by UDS
Don Martin's decades of devotion has brought friends and acquaintances – and $1.5 million – to the aid of people with disabilities. The Lancaster New Era highlights Don's story.


Current volunteer opportunities at UDS:

• Holiday Gift Wrap Booth
  Get in the holiday spirit by volunteering just a few hours of your time at the UDS Gift Wrap Booth located in Park City Center. The gift wrap booth opens November 27th and runs through December 24th. Call the Development Office at 717-397-1841
  
  
• Adult Enrichment
  Volunteers are needed year-round to assist adult participants in our life-skills day program which provides social, recreational and educational activities in downtown Lancaster. Contact the Program Manager at 717-397-5600. Click for more details on the Adult Enrichment program and volunteer opportunities.
  
  
• Service Dogs
  Dog-loving, Lancaster County-based volunteers are needed year-round to provide puppy homes, respite for puppy homes, as trainers and puppy sitters. For more information about volunteering opportunities, contact the Program Manager at 717-397-1841 or click here for more details on the Service Dogs program and volunteer opportunities.
  
  
• Youth Sports, Recreation and Arts
  If you love seeing smiles on the faces of children and young people, this might be the volunteer opportunity for you. We need folks to help with our activities throughout the year which includes sports programs, drama and a summer camp. Contact the Program Manager at 717-397-1841. Click for more details on Youth Sports, Recreation and Arts.