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  • The Andrew Effect is looking for a detail-oriented, mission-driven volunteer to serve on our Reading Matters! committee. This position serves as the chief record-keeper for the board and supports strong governance practices.

    Key Responsibilities

    Are you passionate about literacy and the magic of a great story? The Andrew Effect is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Reading Matters! Committee. Help us bridge the literacy gap and build home libraries for kids in our community!

    Committee duties include:

    • Assist in researching and selecting diverse, age-appropriate books that kids want to read

    • Act as an ambassador of The Andrew Effect and our literacy program, Reading Matters!

    • Attend Reading Matters! Committee meetings (either virtually or in-person at warehouse in Zelienople, PA) quarterly and as needed

    • Aid in sorting books by grade level, genre, author, etc.

    • Assist in Reading Matters! packing for end of year distribution

    • Assist in sorting and organizing books for inclusion in Adventure Pack Distribution

    • Aid in organizing, and if available during school hours, volunteering for Free Book Fair events for Middle School students in-need

    • Maintain confidentiality of any sensitive information

    • Communicate with committee members and committee chair electronically (email, phone and text)

    • Experience with Word, Excel and GoogleDrive documents

    If you’re interested in helping guide The Andrew Effect’s mission at the board level, we’d love to connect. Please reach out to Candace Kantz at 
    president@theandreweffect.org

  • We’re looking for volunteers to join our Marketing Committee, including a committee chair and individuals with social media management experience.

    Whether your strength is leading projects, creating engaging social content or keeping initiatives moving forward, you’ll work with our current marketing team and dynamic board to help more people discover how creativity, play and learning can change a child’s life.

    If you’re ready to put your marketing skills behind a meaningful mission, we’d love to meet you.

    I’M INTERESTED - CLICK HERE

  • The Andrew Effect is seeking volunteers to join our Development and Fundraising Committee. This team helps build the relationships and resources that allow us to bring enriching toys, books, activities and programs to more children.

    We’re looking for individuals with experience or interest in fundraising, donor relations, corporate sponsorships, grant opportunities, special events or community outreach. Strong relationship-building, communication and project management skills are especially valuable.

    If you’re energized by connecting people with a cause and helping a growing nonprofit expand its impact, we’d love to have you involved.

    I’M INTERESTED - CLICK HERE

  • The Andrew Effect is seeking volunteers to serve on our Finance Committee. This committee helps ensure that our resources are managed responsibly and aligned with our mission of creating change through play.

    We’re looking for individuals with experience in finance, accounting, budgeting or nonprofit financial management. Committee members may assist with financial planning, reviewing reports, developing budgets and helping the organization make informed, sustainable decisions.

    If you’d like to put your financial expertise to work for an organization making a meaningful difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

    I’M INTERESTED - CLICK HERE

If you’re interested in helping guide The Andrew Effect’s mission at the board level, we’d love to connect. Please reach out to Candace Kantz at
president@theandreweffect.org.


Volunteering with The Andrew Effect


Other than donations, volunteers are the lifeblood of The Andrew Effect. We have no paid staff— just a committed board and a community of people who believe in helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

Most of what we do requires hands-on implementation — organizing materials, delivering and setting up Dramatic Play centers, coordinating logistics, supporting events, and strengthening our presence in the community. It’s meaningful work, and it makes a visible difference. We’ll soon be posting specific volunteer opportunities here. In the meantime, please complete the form below so we can get to know you and keep you informed.