Tag: Volunteer

Join the State College Young Professionals (SCYP) for a tour of historic Union Cemetery in Bellefonte. This is a public event (which SCYP will be attending) for Bellefonte Civil War Weekend. While the tour begins at 6pm, please arrive at the Cemetery by 5:45pm. SCYP attendees are encouraged to travel early to find parking in downtown Bellefonte and walk to the Cemetery.

If you are attending with SCYP specifically, please fill out our RSVP form so we know how many will be attending with our organization and can send you additional information closer to the tour: https://forms.gle/D1Zizq78zET1VYQz7

“Union Cemetery in Bellefonte is one of the oldest cemeteries in Centre County and the resting place of many of the county’s early notable leaders.”

“The 2026 Union Cemetery tour during Bellefonte’s Civil War weekend will include about a dozen of the Civil War soldiers buried on its grounds. The only repeats from last year’s tour will be Governor Andrew G. Curtin, General James A. Beaver and Medal of Honor recipient George W. Harris. The tour will last about one hour and will be the same each day of the weekend. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather as we will go rain or shine. If the weather is very hot, please bring your own water and stay hydrated.”

Tour guide bio: “W. Charles Young (Chuck) received his B.S. in Secondary Education and B.A. and M.A. in History from The Pennsylvania State University. He is also certified by LaSalle University to teach Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics. He spent 35 years in public education as a teacher, building administrator, and District superintendent. He has had a lifelong passion for local history and military history, particularly the American Civil War. He has been active since his early twenties with several community historical groups. He was a founding member of the Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable, a life member of the Roland Curtin Foundation, a former member of the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association, and a former board member of the Bellefonte Cemetery Association. He is also a member of The American Battlefield Trust, The Central Virginia Battlefield Trust, and the Antietam Institute. He has been published in the Institute’s Antietam Journal and BHCA’s The Bell. He is currently researching several topics for further publication.”

https://bellefontecivilwarweekend.org/

State College Young Professionals is holding our semi-annual members meeting on the evening of Wednesday May 13. This is your chance as a member (or interested guest) to see what we discuss at our meeting, share feedback about SCYP’s events and happenings, and to give the opportunity for interested members to join the board. 

The board is looking for additional members in the following roles: Communications Co-Director, Secretary, Social Experience Co-Director, Sports & Recreation Co-Director, and Volunteer Co-Director. If any of these interest you, contact us and plan to attend this meeting.

Weather permitting, we will meet at one of the pavilions on the north side of the park. If rain is in the forecast, an indoor location will be announced within the week ahead of the meeting. Pizza will be available if we meet at the park. 

We hope to see you there!

When: Wednesday May 13th, 6:00 pm

Where: Tom Tudek Memorial Park Pavilion (400 Herman Dr. State College, PA)

Come join us in helping pack backpacks for local students in need! We will join a group of Penn State students on campus for their regular Tuesday packing event. The event end time is variable depending on the number of volunteers as we have a goal number of backpacks to pack, but is often less than 2 hours.

𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/PNViFk5xmryHCfL87

Centre County YMCA’s Anti-Hunger School Backpack Program distributes over 1,500 backpacks each week to our county’s public schools. Local students enrolled in the Backpack Program receive a backpack each Friday (or final day of the week) during the school year to ensure students have enough food to eat over the weekend. Each backpack contains breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack for Saturday and Sunday. You can learn more about the Anti-Hunger program here. 

Location: PSU Wagner Building, 638 Curtin Rd, University Park, PA 16802

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 7:30pm – 10pm

What does a working nuclear reactor actually look like up close?  SCYP is hosting a private tour of Penn State’s Breazeale Nuclear Reactor on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 PM — one of the longest-operating university research reactors in the United States.  Get an up-close look at cutting-edge nuclear research, learn how reactor technology works, and hear from the experts who keep it running.

The tour is free, but registration is required to attend.  Be sure to reserve your spot in advance by filling out this form: Nuclear Reactor Tour

The reactor is located on the corner of Hastings Rd and University Dr across the road from the Greenberg Complex.  For more information, contact Wesley Owens at: (804) 754-5547, owenswp@gmail.com

Voodoo Brewing Co is hosting trivia, so join us for a fun night! This is a Voodoo brewing Co event but SCYP board members will be arriving early to reserve seats. There will NOT be a check-in table, but we’ll let you know where we are in the event discussion.

We encourage new and prospective members to come to this small group event.

***Due to reserved seating limitations, this event is capped at 12 seats (first come, first served). Please 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 spot!

https://forms.gle/EKgkEAmfKx62K4gi7

All skills and abilities are welcome – this is an opportunity for a fun night of conversation, food, drinks, and trivia!

Note: NO food or drink will be covered by SCYP at this event.

Get ready for a night you won’t want to miss! SCYP is lining up a group outing to attend the Kirtan Dinner, at the Bhakti Yoga Center, on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM.

This evening is the perfect mix of relaxation and community. Kirtan offers a music‑driven meditation experience (dancing totally optional), followed by a delicious vegetarian dinner, all for just $5. Check out the details here: https://bhaktiyogacenter.co/kirtan

To help the coordinator plan dinner, please fill out the form below to reserve your spot! Bring your friends, bring your coworkers! This is shaping up to be a warm, welcoming evening you’ll be glad you joined.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUJDOujcvTROZxRfwhK3eoVOCztX1DomPcd5X8KPmhiqhfpw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

You’d be a fool to miss the next State College Young Professionals Sips Social! We will be at Champs N Atherton on Wednesday April 1st from 5:30-7:30 pm. Sips is a chance for you to network, catch up with friends, and learn about upcoming SCYP events. Group appetizers will be provided to be shared using your entry fees/membership dues. Bring your friends or co-workers with you, it’s always a good time!

This month we will have guest speakers for the upcoming Special Olympics Summer Games at Penn State! Rae Stefaniak and other folks from Special Olympics Pennsylvania will come to speak about opportunities to volunteer and support the event, happening June 4-6.

Not a member? Just want to join us for a night? Stop on by! Non-members may attend Sips for $8. Participate in a Sips and you’ll get a chance to meet with current members and board members to see what SCYP can offer you. By the end of Sips if you would like to become a member, your entry fee will go towards your membership.

SCYP members get in free to our monthly Sips events and enjoy many perks throughout the year. To renew your membership or become a member, you can do so at check-in or sign up online here: https://square.link/u/MvHB7b53

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Location: Champs North Atherton (1161 N. Atherton Street, State College)

Time: Wednesday April 1, 5:30-7:30 pm