Volunteer at Morning Star
At Morning Star, we depend on the generosity of our volunteers to assist us at every level of our organization. If you are interested in one of the opportunities listed below or want to explore other ways that you can help, click here to fill out our volunteer application. We look forward to welcoming you to our team of volunteers!
*Morning Star is currently in need of Spanish-speaking volunteers in our client services department.
Opportunities for Individuals
Patient Advocate
Location: Harrisburg, Middletown, or New Cumberland clinics (Currently our greatest need is at our Harrisburg clinic)
Commitment: One 4-hour shift per week during clinic hours (M-F)
Requirements: Individuals with a heart to help pregnant women and new moms, excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills.
Walk alongside a new mom during her pregnancy medical appointment at Morning Star, providing her with information and education on all her options, slowing her racing mind and calming her fears. Or support her after the birth of her baby during a family support appointment, listening to her concerns, providing her with baby supplies and connecting her with resources in our community.
No experience necessary. All patient advocates receive training on how to support moms during their appointments using an approved script.
Fatherhood Counselor
Location: Harrisburg clinic
Commitment: One 3-hour shift per week during clinic hours (M-F)
Requirements: Adult men with a willingness to help fathers considering abortion, excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills.
Sit with expectant fathers during their partners’ pregnancy medical appointments, listen to their concerns and present them with accurate information on the options they are considering. The support of a father can be an essential factor in a mother’s decision to continue her pregnancy. Be part of Morning Star’s Life-affirming services and impact a family’s decision to choose Life!
No experience necessary. All fatherhood counselors receive training on how to offer this essential part of our model to fathers using an approved script.
Volunteer Nurse
Location: Harrisburg
Commitment: One 4-hour shift per week during clinic hours (M-F)
Requirements: RN or LPN with active PA license, excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills
Provide medical education and care to women at risk for choosing to end a pregnancy or facing the prospect of a sexually transmitted disease. Volunteers are needed to provide patient care, including the administration of pregnancy tests, STI tests and STI treatment, as well as pregnancy counseling and patient education.
Administrative Volunteer
Location: Harrisburg
Commitment: Varies
Requirements: A desire to serve our community and support Life
Morning Star has an active team of administrative volunteers who help behind the scenes to keep our clinics running. Opportunities vary and may include entering data into computers, photocopying and assembling packets for our school programs, prepping or processing baby bottles for our baby bottle blessings campaign, or assisting with mailings and special events.
Morning Star occasionally has specific volunteer needs not listed above. If you are interested in another volunteer opportunity, or if you have special skills that might be of interest to Morning Star, please let us know. We look forward to speaking with you!
Opportunities for Groups
Hold a Fundraising Event
Hold a car wash, bake sale, or other event to support mothers, fathers, and babies in your community.
Form a Team at the Shooting Star 5K Run and Walk for Life
Create a team to participate in this year’s Shooting Star 5K Run and Walk for Life. Visit our Event page for more information on how your team can make a Life-saving difference!
Host a Baby Bottle Blessing Campaign
Every year, dozens of local churches and other groups distribute baby bottles to be filled with cash, checks, and coins to support Morning Star. To learn how your group can participate, download our brochure or contact our office at 717-920-0411.
Morning Star occasionally has group opportunities for volunteers on-site or at special events. To discuss other ways your group or organization can support Morning Star, please reach out through our contact form.
