Teen volunteer opportunities in Erie, Pennsylvania
Golden Volunteer lists Erie-area organizations that welcome teen volunteers, including animals, nature, Presque Isle, food, libraries, arts, hospitals, and community groups. Each listing includes age rules and who to contact.
Asbury Woods
Nature · Open
Age: Camp assistants 14+ (entering 9th grade or older)
Contact: Jami: (814) 836-6181; Main: (814) 835-5356
Sign Up · Info · Camp
EARS (Erie Area Rabbit Society)
Animals · Open
Age: 12+. High school students can volunteer on their own; younger volunteers need an adult.
Contact: (814) 838-9732
Apply · Roles
Hagen History Center
History · Open
Age: Erie County high schoolers (school credit and job shadowing)
Contact: (814) 454-1813 ext. 27
Apply
Erie Zoo — EdZooCrew
Animals · Open
Mail-in application
Age: 14–17 · 40 hrs/year · training March–June
Contact: (814) 864-4091 ext. 1125
Info · Application (PDF)
Habitat for Humanity Greater Erie
Building · Open
Age: 16+. Ages 16–17 must email for a guardian waiver first.
Contact: (814) 454-7025; ReStore: (814) 464-8946
Email: volunteer@habitaterie.org
Info
Erie City Mission
Community · Open
Age: 16+. Under 18 needs a guardian release; an adult usually comes along.
Contact: (814) 452-4421
Apply · School Hours
Erie County Public Library — Teen Advisory Board
Library · Open
Confirm by phone
Age: 13–17 (grades 8–12)
Contact: (814) 451-6904
Email: teenspace@eriecountypa.gov
Info · Events
Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA
Food · Open
Age: 10+. Under 18 needs an adult for the whole shift (both register).
Contact: (814) 459-3663 x113
Sign Up · FAQ
Presque Isle State Park — Adopt-a-Beach (DCNR)
Environment · Seasonal
2026 Saturdays: May 2 · Jun 6 · Jul 11 · Aug 15 · Oct 17 (last). Sign up by the day before.
Age: Under 18 needs an adult. Meet at AAUW Pavilion (TREC). TREC desk roles are 18+.
Contact: (814) 833-7424
All Dates · Oct 17 Signup
Presque Isle State Park — Annual Spring Clean Up (DCNR)
Environment · Seasonal
Once a year in late April. Check DCNR for this year’s Saturday date.
Age: Teens welcome; children with an adult
Contact: (814) 833-7424
Email: presqueislesp@pa.gov
Check Dates
Presque Isle Partnership
Environment · Confirm age
Event setup, Nature Playspace, and other park projects as posted
Age: Not posted — confirm when you register
Contact: (814) 838-5138
Email: info@discoverpi.com
Sign Up · Info
American Red Cross — NW PA Chapter
Health · Open
Age: 15–17 welcome (some youth roles allow 13–17 with parent consent)
Contact: (814) 833-0942
Info
LEAF (Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park)
Nature · Confirm age
Age: Not posted
Contact: (814) 453-5323
Sign Up
ServErie
Community · Confirm age
Age: Under 18 needs a parent or guardian (per project pages)
Get Started · Sign Up
Erie Art Museum
Arts · Confirm age
Age: Not posted
Contact: (814) 459-5477
Sign Up
ANNA Shelter
Animals · Confirm age
No direct signup page
Age: Not posted
Contact: (814) 451-0230
How to Help
Erie Playhouse
Arts · Confirm age
Call first
Age: Not posted
Contact: (814) 454-2852 ext. 0
Info · Interest Form
Tall Ships Erie
Events · Seasonal
Watch for the next cycle
Age: Not posted · Hydration Station is 21+
Contact: (814) 452-2744; (844) 542-3743
Email: volunteer@tallshipserie.org
Info · Sign Up
Zabawa Polish Heritage Festival (Holy Trinity)
Events · Seasonal
Phone only, no online signup
Age: Not posted
Contact: Parish: (814) 456-0671; Festival volunteers: (814) 722-0015
Event
Erie Humane Society
Animals · Paused
Age: When open: 18+ solo; ages 6–17 must be with a parent/guardian
Contact: (814) 835-8331
Info · Interest Form
YMCA of Greater Erie
Community · Confirm age
Volunteer program is in transition — response may be slower
Age: Not posted
Contact: Downtown: (814) 452-3261
Info
Neighborhood Art House
Arts · Open
Call ahead — student spots limited to five per day
Age: High school and college students welcome (call to confirm space)
Contact: (814) 455-5508
Opportunities · Sign Up
UPMC Hamot
Health · Open
High school placements by phone; Aid Society is 18+
Age: High school students: inquire by phone (confirm details). Aid Society: 18+
Contact: High school: (814) 877-4353
Email: morriscs2@upmc.edu
Info
AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
Health · Open
Age: 16+ (AHN network minimum)
Contact: (814) 452-5000
Email: svhvolunteers@ahn.org
Locations · Apply
Friends of the Erie County Library
Library · Confirm age
Book sales, Bayfront Bookshelf, and book drives
Age: Not posted
Contact: (814) 451-6920
Email: info@erielibraryfriends.org
Sign Up · Info
Corry Public Library
Library · Confirm age
Nearby, in Corry
Age: Not posted
Contact: (814) 664-7611
Info
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