Volunteer Opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) offers a deeper, better way to give back to the community. With our volunteer opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we offer adults in their encore years the opportunity to serve their local community with purpose and compassion. Our programs are geared toward the retired, semi-retired, or those looking for meaningful engagement by connecting with nonprofit organizations that need people’s time, experience, and heart.
IVC members volunteer one or two days a week from September through June in areas such as education, housing, elder care, immigration, and more. Along the way, they grow spiritually through reflection, community, and Ignatian values.
How We Serve in Northeastern Pennsylvania
IVC members utilize their inherent gifts and acquired skills to provide hope and stability to individuals and families marginalized by the economic, educational, and political realities impacting their lives. IVC Northeastern Pennsylvania partners with a growing network of nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, the Lehigh Valley, and surrounding communities.
These organizations count on IVC members to support mission-critical work in areas like:
- Education and tutoring
- Healthcare and mental health services
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Immigration and refugee support
- Senior companionship and care
- Food access and nutrition services
Join us for behind-the-scenes support or direct interaction. IVC will help you find a service role where you can make a difference. Specific, professional training isn’t needed, just a willingness to serve others and grow. IVC brings volunteers with experience, dedication, and compassion to help those in need.
Teddy Michel,
Regional Director
University of Scranton.
O’Hara Hall 119.
800 Linden St.
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 941-4264
nepa@ivcusa.org
How to Get Involved with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Joining IVC Northeastern Pennsylvania is a thoughtful and supported process designed to help you make the most of your service.We’ll be with you every step of the way. To get involved, follow these steps:
- Reach Out: Fill out our interest form or contact our Regional Director to start the conversation.
- Discern: Through conversation, we’ll learn about your background, interests, and availability, and discern a match for you with a nonprofit that needs your help.
- Start Serving: Upon acceptance to the program, you can serve one or two days a week, making a consistent impact while enjoying flexibility.
- Reflect and Grow: Join our community gatherings to connect, reflect, and deepen your experience.
Request IVC for Your Nonprofit
Are you a nonprofit serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania? IVC Northeastern Pennsylvania can connect your organization with dependable, experienced volunteers who are ready to help you advance your mission.
Our volunteers are mature, thoughtful, and committed to consistent service, typically one or two days a week for the full academic year. We collaborate with organizations of all types, including those focused on:
- Food access
- Housing and shelter
- Refugee and immigrant support
- Education and youth development
- Faith-based outreach
- Senior services and end-of-life care
When you partner with IVC NEPA, you get:
- Volunteers with deep personal and professional experience
- Long-term, consistent support
- A collaborative, mission-aligned partnership
- Ongoing communication and support from IVC’s regional team
Why Choose IVC Northeastern Pennsylvania?
IVC isn’t just an opportunity to serve—it’s a community rooted in purpose and faith. In addition to their service, corps members gather each month for reflection and prayer, with the option of one-on-one spiritual support. This Ignatian approach to service—finding God in all things—sets IVC apart from other opportunities.
By bringing professional and life experience to their service, corps members strengthen nonprofit partners and help create a more just society. Many members tell us they receive even more than they give, finding deep meaning in both their service and their shared community.
Here’s what makes IVC unique in Northeastern Pennsylvania:
- Thoughtful Matching: We take time to know you and our nonprofit partners to ensure a placement that aligns with your skills, passions, and values.
- Experienced Members: Corps members bring a lifetime of professional and personal experience, adding real value to the organizations they serve.
- Spiritual Growth: Monthly reflection gatherings and retreats, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, help connect service with deeper meaning.
- Dependable Commitment: Members serve one or two days a week for a full academic year, providing consistency partner organizations can count on.
- Community Connection: You’ll join a welcoming group of peers who share your commitment to service, reflection, and justice.
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Experience Making a Difference in Northeastern Pennsylvania
If you’re feeling the call to serve or looking for committed volunteers, IVC in Northeastern Pennsylvania can help you make a lasting impact in your community.
Contact IVC Northeastern Pennsylvania Today