Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
with Clare House

Clare House is a transitional shelter for homeless women and children located on East Chestnut Street in Lancaster city.

All volunteers have the ability to interact with diverse, underserved populations bust must be able to provide their own transportation to/from Clare House.

The following opportunities are available for immediate participation. Most opportunities take place Mon-Fri between 9 am-5 pm and Wednesday evenings between 5:30-8 pm. If you have the time, talent, and availability to assist, please consider helping!

Charitable Chef

Prepare a meal for Clare House residents and drop off on a scheduled Wednesday evening

Donation Organizer

Sort and organize donations as needed (weekdays)

Child Caregiver
Entertain children during Wednesday evening resident meetings

Maintenance Provider
Repair items around the house as needed (weekdays)

Life Skills Facilitator

Share your knowledge with our women to help them work towards self-sufficiency on a scheduled Wednesday evening from 6-7 pm (topics vary greatly, some examples: parenting, yoga, budgeting, conflict management, interviewing skills, nutrition, healthy cooking, and much more!)

Supply Drive Coordinator

Collect items from our wish list as an individual, group, or business and drop off at Clare House

Adopt-A-Room

Use your time and money to spruce up one of the rooms at our shelter (this may include things like painting, hanging curtains/blinds, accessories, etc.)

Mailing Preparation

Quarterly help with labeling, counting and mailing our newsletter (weekdays)

For more information about the Clare House – check out their website.  To find out more about these volunteer opportunities, please contact the LYP Community Service committee.