To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors, anyone volunteering at the Elk Country Visitor Center are now required to complete a FREE background check through the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) system at epatch.pa.gov.
Once you receive the completed results, please click the button below to email us.
KECA is membership based but volunteer driven. Our volunteers are a key part of all aspects of our business. We enjoy working with volunteers of every age and level of participation. Volunteers such as current and retired educators assist our Conservation Education Department with a variety of educational programs for students and the public. Our volunteers can also be seen in the Visitor Center, at the viewing walls, and along our trails answering questions, providing information on sale viewing, and advising guests of trail etiquette.
Our gift shop can provide opportunities for light work, stocking shelves, or helping at checkout. If you are searching for outdoor work, our maintenance staff have daily and seasonal work that always welcomes an extra helping hand. Our fundraising banquet system (Chapters) works across the state, throughout the year, planning exciting events that feature auctions, raffles, and games. KECA also attends a variety of outdoor, recreation, and home shows to provide information about our organization, the Elk Country Visitor Center, and the Region. Links below will allow you to contact us with any questions you may have prior to volunteering. If you are ready to help us, click the sign-up button below to see information on a variety of upcoming events and daily help we need at the Center.
Additionally, if you are a current member of KECA and volunteer at least 6 hours with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, you will earn a one-night stay at our Gurney Volunteer House located in Benezette.
