Nonprofit Career, Volunteer & Board Service Fair

Looking for a job with purpose? Interested in volunteering? Curious about serving on a nonprofit board?

The Celebrate Nonprofits Career, Volunteer & Board Service Fair is your chance to connect with local nonprofits making a difference in our community. Whether you’re exploring career opportunities, looking for ways to give back, or ready to take on a leadership role through board service, this event will bring purpose-driven organizations together in one place.

Held during Celebrate Nonprofits Week, this public-facing fair is open to students, job seekers, volunteers, young professionals, retirees, community members, and anyone interested in getting more involved with the nonprofit sector.

Who Should Attend?

This event is for individuals interested in:

• Exploring nonprofit career opportunities
• Learning about volunteer roles
• Connecting with organizations seeking board members
• Discovering new ways to support local missions
• Meeting nonprofits that align with your interests, skills, and values

What to Expect

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with participating nonprofits, learn about their missions, and explore a variety of opportunities to get involved. Some organizations may be hiring, while others may be looking for volunteers, committee members, board candidates, or community champions.

Interested in tabling as a nonprofit?

Click here to complete the nonprofit registration form — tables are $50 for NPP Members and $100 for Non-Members, with an optional $25 add-on to reserve space for conducting on-site interviews during the event.

Please note: This registration is intended for individuals interested in exploring job, volunteer, or board service opportunities. Nonprofits interested in participating should complete the nonprofit table registration form.

Participating organizations include:

• Erie Bird Observatory
• Achievement Center of LECOM Behavioral Health
• PACA
• Community Resources for Independence
• Presque Isle Audubon
• Boy Scouts of America
• Supportive Living Services, Inc.
• Northwest Institute Of Research
• French Creek Valley Conservancy
• Sarah Reed Children's Center
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Sarah Reed Senior Living
• Erie City Mission
• Bethesda Lutheran Services
• Stairways Behavioral Health
• Mercy Center for Women
• Autism Society of NWPA
• Erie Federal Credit Union
• Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• St. Martin Center
• PA Department of Corrections
• MHEDS
• White Pine Center for Healing
• Community Resources for Independence
• Gaudenzia
• Family Services of NWPA
• Erie ClaySpace
• Presque Isle Light Station
• Inspiration Time, Inc/WCTL & TalkErie
• Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)