These local nonprofits need your help! The following volunteer opportunities fall outside of our project guidelines. As these projects are not managed by Greater Philadelphia Cares, please contact the agencies directly.
Code Key: -A - Administrative, O- Ongoing commitment, T- Training or experience, W- During work hours, and C- Background clearance
Non-Profit |
Volunteer Opportunities |
When |
Contact |
Code |
| Self-Determination Housing Project of PA |
Our goal is to increase the stock of affordable, accessible and integrated housing and to expand access to housing programs for people with disabilities. Our Board wants to put together a strategic plan to find out if there are volunteers who might be able to provide technical assistance with this process. |
Contact for details. |
Gail Hoffmann, at 610-873-9595 or gail@sdhp.org |
T |
| Connection Training Services |
Our organization assists disadvantaged populations to achieve self sufficiency. A volunteer is needed 3 hours per day for the front desk, answering phones and buzzing people in.
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Contact for times. |
Kay Dawson, karrienaAlia1@aol.com
215.430.0381 x 5532
http://ctstraining.org
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O, A, W |
| To Our Children's Future With Health |
Volunteer tutors needed to assist K-8 graders with homework.
Volunteers must have criminal and child abuse clearances. The North Philadelphia location is a community-based after school
program.
The West Philadelphia location is a school-based after school program. |
3:30-4:30pm in North Phila or 3:00-4:00pm in West Phila |
Dana Twyman, dtwyman@tocfwh.org
215-475-2196 |
O, W, C |
| Columbia North YMCA Y Achievers Program |
Individuals are needed to assist with the YMCA’s mentorship program for students in 5th-12th grade. Volunteers will help lead workshops and events for all levels of the program |
Meeting times and dates vary. |
Kelly Sheard, 215-884-9622 x1865, ksheard@philaymca.org |
C, T, O |
| Generations on Line |
Assist elders in libraries, nursing homes, senior centers on to the Internet, with a simplified onscreen guide. |
At your convenience. |
Katie Burke, 215 222 6400
KBurke.GoL@comcast.net
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O |
| Dress for Success Philadelphia |
Volunteers may work one-on-one with clients to help select their interview suit. Suitings take place in the office Monday thru Saturday. Personal shopping is a wonderful way to boost women’s confidence and make a direct impact on our clients’ lives. |
We ask that volunteers sign up for a 2-3 hour shift.
MTWF: 8:30am-4:30pm
TR: 8:30am-7:00pm
S: 10:00am-2:00pm
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Alexis Jeffcoat, Volunteer Coordinator
215-232-7292 alexis@dfsphilly.org
www.dressforsuccess.org/philadelphia
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W |
| Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA), DogHaus Designer Show House Project. |
Volunteers monitor as designers set up/break down and as guests tour the finished house.
Shifts available:
Set up Monitor: Sept. 12-Oct. 4; Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm
Floor Monitor: Oct. 11-Nov. 9; Monday thru Friday
9:45am-4:15pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:45am-4:15pm.
Break Down Monitor: Nov 15-17; 9am-4pm
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As specified in opportunity. |
Stacey Plattenberger, splattenberger@pspca.org,
215.426.6304 ext. 244 |
C |
| Greater Philadelphia Environmental Network (GPEN) |
GPEN seeks Research Team volunteers to research and compile information for GPEN.org. Volunteer on your own schedule! |
Immediately |
Christine Andres at christinekandres@hotmail.com |
A,O |
| Team Hope: Walking for Huntington’s Disease |
No matter your background or skill set; if you can hope, you can help. Positions to be filled include: Walkers and Team Captains; Day of Volunteers for set up, break down, and event management;
Street Teams for POP distributions; Committee Members for our recruitment, logistics, and promotions committees to join together with 2-10 other compassionate individuals to implement the event on a local level. |
Weekdays, 9:00-5:00 as well as on the day of the event |
Mo Scully, 877 WALK 4 HD ext. 28, mscully4hd@gmail.com |
O, A |
| Philadelphia Job Corps Life Sciences Institute |
Philadelphia Job Corps is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to serve as tutors and mentors for their STARS program. Volunteers will work one-on-one with students building strong relationships and providing guidance. |
Volunteers are asked to make a commitment to the program, although hours can be flexible. |
Darvin Martin, 267-664-4369, martin.darvin@jobcorps.org |
O |
| Contact Greater Philadelphia |
Individuals are needed to assist with the Reassurance program. Volunteers will make calls from their homes to area seniors to promote socialization and safety. |
Schedule with Contact Greater Philadelphia. |
Lenore Sherman, 215-355-6611, lsherman@contactgreaterphiladelphia.org |
O,T,C |
| Contact Greater Philadelphia |
Individuals needed to assist with crisis & suicide prevention hotlines. Volunteers will go through training beforehand so they know how to help callers get through a crisis, provide referrals an determine if intervention is needed. |
Two 4-hour shifts a month; trainings begin September 20th |
Lenore Sherman, 215-355-6611, lsherman@contactgreaterphiladelphia.org, or download application from www.contactgreaterphiladelphia.org |
O,T,C |
| Compeer of Suburban Philadelphia |
Volunteers needed to provide supportive and meaningful relationships with individuals with mental illness. |
Volunteers are asked to make a year long commitment. |
Olga Syabrenko, 610-541-0790; osyabrenko@compeer-subphilly.org |
O,T |
| William Dick Beacon Center |
- Adult volunteers are needed to help with the center's GED program. |
Please contact. |
Raymond Gant, 215-744-1039 |
O |
| Notre Dame Mission Volunteers |
AmeriCorps members are needed to work at educational sites for 11 months as teaching assistants. Individuals will be compensated. Volunteers are always welcome. |
September – July, completing 1700 hours of service within that time. |
Pat Hanway, 610-872-3731, Philadelphia@ndmva.org |
O, T |
Southwest Community Enrichment Center |
Volunteer mentors are needed to commit to help guide youth in the Teens & Technology Program as they prepare for college and the professional world.
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At least once a month for up to 4 hours. Regular communication by phone or email is also expected.
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Khadija Shariff, 215-386-0641, kashariff@gmail.com
|
O |
| Animal Welfare Project |
Volunteers are needed to help get this new organization started! Individuals with public relations & event planning experience are encouraged. Volunteers are also needed to hang up fliers for the annual “Bark in the Park” fundraiser.
|
Please contact. |
Linda Adkins, 267-249-5762, lindadkins1@verizon.net |
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| St. Mary’s Family Respite |
A few volunteers are needed to play with the children at this facility for families affected by HIV/AIDS. |
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-12pm; times are flexible. |
Sarom Sot, 215-387-7730, sarom@stmarysrespite.org |
W |
| Back on My Feet |
Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. |
BOMF Orientations take place on the first and third Wednesday of every month at City Fitness Gym (2nd and Spring Garden) |
Andrew Marr – Andrew@backonmyfeet.org |
O, T |
| Youth Golf & Academics Program |
Volunteers are needed to help with after school homework help & tutoring at two elementary schools in West Philadelphia. |
Weekdays, 3:30-6:30pm |
Kathryn Herndon, 856-756-0222, ygapcamden@hotmail.com |
W, O |
| Stapeley Retirement Home in Germantown |
A volunteer is needed to deliver greeting cards, snacks and other items from the gift shop to residents. |
Wednesdays, 1 pm for 1-2 hours |
Elizabeth Coleman, 215-242-1250 |
O,W |
| Sydney Mae Taylor Foundation |
Creative and computer proficient volunteers are needed to redesign and update the organization’s website. |
Please contact. |
sydneymaetaylor@comcast.net
609.288.6293 |
T |
| The Dawn Staley Foundation |
Enthusiastic volunteers are needed as mentors in after school programs in North Philadelphia. |
Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 7 pm |
dawnstaleyfoundation@yahoo.com |
O,W |
| Travelers Aid Philadelphia |
Enthusiastic Philadelphians are needed to assist travelers with everything from locating the restrooms to locating their family members at the 30th Street Station location. |
Weekdays & weekends, hours are flexible |
Frances Kloos, 215-869-6742, fkloos@taphilly.org |
T, O |
| The Center for Literacy |
One-on-one or small group reading tutoring with adult students in Philadelphia |
Anytime Monday-Friday, 9:00am-8:00pm; weekends are also possible |
Melissa Risser, 215-351-1670, riser@centerforliteracy.org |
O,T |
Caring People Alliance -
West Philadelphia |
Volunteers are needed to help with CPA's senior citizen program and evening tutoring/mentoring for teens. Creative individuals are welcome! |
Seniors: Weekdays 7am-1pm;
Teens: Weds & Thurs 6:30-8:30pm |
Bill Butler, 215-868-9907; wbutler@caringpeoplealliance.org |
W,T |
Caring People Alliance -
West Philadelphia |
Individuals are needed to serve on the advisory committees for the senior and after school programs |
Please contact. |
Bill Butler, 215-868-9907; wbutler@caringpeoplealliance.org |
O |
AchieveAbility |
Volunteers are needed to help with AchieveAbility’s children’s chess club - time will be spent teaching the rules of the game and working one on one to develop students’ skills.
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Wednesdays, 4-6pm
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Hang Chau, 215-748-8804, hang.chau@achieve-ability.org
|
W |
Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association |
Volunteers are needed for a variety of events and projects: tour guides, restoration projects, Tex Mex 5k Race for Open Space and more!
|
Varies
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Carol DeLancey, 215-646-8866 x15, carol@wvwa.org
|
T |
Eleanor Emlen Elementary School and Strawberry Mansion Middle School |
Individuals are needed to tutor students. |
During school hours
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Kevin Weber, 215-482-1423 x1299, kweber@northernhome.org
|
W |
Communities of Schools in Phila., Inc. - "Philly After Three" |
Focus is on reading and homework tutoring for elementary students 3rd - 8th grades.
Volunteers work one-on-one or with small groups of two to three students assisting with reading activities and homework activities.
Shaw Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 and
Nine elementary schools in N. Phila. area
|
Shaw - Wed & Thur 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Elementary -
Mon thru Thur 3:30 to 5:30 PM
|
Carolyn P. Wimbush, 267-386-4629,
cwimbush@cisphl.org
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O, C |
Covenant House Pennsylvania |
Drivers needed to take children to CHOPS for care, and babysitters are needed to allow mothers the freedom to look for work or other vital functions.
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Commitment of at least 2 hours per week is ideal
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Norbert Moser, Volunteer Coordinator,
215-923-8350, x2407;
nmoser@covanenthousepa.org
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C, O |
Contact Greater Philadelphia |
Volunteers are needed to assist with crisis and suicide prevention hotlines. A six week training is required.
|
Please contact.
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Liz Brown, 610-649-8102, ebrown@contactgreaterphiladelphia.org
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T, O |
Community Health Practice |
Medical personnel are needed to assist with individuals families at this community organization that provides free healthcare and services.
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One night a week - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Nancy Hughes, Volunteer Coordinator,
856-869-7184, hughesn@lourdesnet.org
|
T |
New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator Program |
Seeking volunteers to help with office management.
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Hours are flexible.
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Kimberly Ryan, 215-951-0300 x3559; kimr@rhd.org
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W, T |
Philabundance |
Philabundance is currently seeking a "Fresh Direct Program Volunteer" - a new program to distribute fresh produce to those in need. Volunteers would need to travel to several Delaware County sites.
| One day a week for three hours
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Jan Barnett, 215-739-7394, jbarnett@philabundance.org
|
W |
Wireless Philadelphia |
Volunteer needed to assist with all aspects of the organization's operations, including attending internet service sign-ups in various locations around the city. (Basic computer skills are a must. )
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Some flexibility with hours.
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Dionne Ellison, 215.627.3560 x103; dellison@wirelessphiladelphia.org
See our web site for more information about us. www.wirelessphiladelphia.org
|
A |
Community Outreach |
Administrative help.
|
Please contact.
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Tawana, 215-473-1181
|
A |
Mercy Hospice Shelter for Women & Children |
Individuals with specific interests or skills are needed to teach classes and activities with the new residents.
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Weekday mornings, as available
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Angie Ballard, 215-545-5153
|
W |
Camden Youth Soccer Club |
Energetic individuals are needed to help with CYSC’s Saturday soccer program. No knowledge of soccer is needed! Volunteers will be working with the head coach throughout the program to get Camden kids excited about sports as an alternative to violence.
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Saturday mornings, 9:30am-12:00pm, September-November and April-June
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Monna Provost, 856-236-6441, camdensocceryouth@yahoo.com
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters |
We are looking for a qualified and creative Director of Program Development. The Director will be responsible for leading programs as well as working with agencies to implement these programs. The Director will also develop grant proposals and provide ongoing program leadership throughout youth and educational service industries. |
Full time employment position. |
Please send resume & cover letter to dirprodev@bbbs.org. Please include salary requirements. |
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U.S. Dream Academy Learning Center |
Volunteers are needed to develop one-on-one mentoring relationships with children of prisoners by assisting them with homework and other learning activities.
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One hour each week.
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Naaila Gray, Mentor Coordinator, Ngray@usdreamacademy.org,
(215) 940-6888
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O, C, T |
Red Shield Family Residence of the Salvation Army
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Childcare for toddlers while moms attend psychotherapy group. |
Tuesdays, 3:00pm-5:00pm |
Sandy Sheller, 215-787-2897, skidapoo@msn.com
|
O, C |
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy |
Individuals are needed to collaborate with staff & board members for strategic & fundraising planning.
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Please contact.
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Crystal Gilchrist, Executive Director, cgilchrist@perkiomenwatershed.org,
610-287-9383
|
A |
Christ Church Preservation Trust |
Volunteer as a tour guide at historic Christ Church. The Christ Church Preservation Trust is a non-religious, non-profit organization whose mission is historic preservation and interpretation of Philadelphia’s incredibly rich history. Training and supervision will be provided.
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Call for times.
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Anne McLaughlin, 215-922-1695, ext. 32
|
W, O, T |
Old Pine Community Center Adult Education Program |
Tutoring adult learners in reading, writing and math (GED, ABE, and ESL). Training provided.
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Mon, Tues, & Thurs evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. One night/week for 10 weeks
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Sue Bickerstaff, susanbickerstaff@yahoo.com, 267.496.5440
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O, T |
Belfield/AM8 After School Program
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The Belfield/AM8 After School program provides educational assistance and recreational activities for elementary school children in North Philadelphia, and we are looking for volunteers!
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Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. daily, during the school year.
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Karen Frascona, Executive Director, AM8 Foundation (610) 667-2896 or kfrascona@comcast.net
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W, O |
Haitian Community Help Center |
Volunteers are needed to help with math and reading tutoring in the afterschool and education programs at this local community center.
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Late afternoon/early evenings
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Maurine McFarland, 215-224-4971, maurinemcfarland@comcast.net
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Feltonville Boys and Girls Club |
Volunteers with experience in cement/plaster or central air conditioning are needed to rehab one of the facilities.
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Please contact.
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John Gonzalez, 215-457-8480
|
T |
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia – Mitzvah Food Pantry
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An opportunity for a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. Working with the Mitzvah Food Pantry Associate, the VISTA member will support the Mitzvah Food Pantry five-site network, working to improve the system of nutritional food donations and develop a volunteer management system that will ultimately support thousands of children and older adults through the Mitzvah Food Pantry network. |
Please contact.
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Drisana Davis, 215-832-0531, ddavis@philafederation.org
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O,T |
Summerbridge of Greater Philadelphia |
Are you looking for a way to give back? Become a mentor! Mentors are needed for middle & high school students during the academic year. Volunteers must be college graduates.
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During the school year.
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Elona Lakuriqi, 215-951-2398, elakuriqi@gfsnet.org
|
O |
Wesley Enhanced Living at Evangelical Manor |
Volunteer Manager for small retail shop at senior residence - ordering, pricing, inventory, scheduling
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4-8 hours/week. Hours and times negotiable.
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Leslie Brown 215-477-6725 or 215-868-1950 or lbrown3934@aol.com
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A, O, T |
The Franklin Institute |
Support needed out on the Museum floor: Science Presenters do demonstrations in our exhibits and Service Ambassadors direct and answer questions at various checkpoints.
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Ongoing. Must commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Contact for details.
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Jamie Collier, 215-448-1163 or
jcollier@fi.edu
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O, T, C |
Northeast YMCA |
A volunteer is needed to cut the grass once a week at this YMCA.
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Weekdays or possibly a weekend between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
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Mike Troupe, 215-963-3784
mtroupe@philaymca.org
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O, W |
VNA Hospice |
The only non-profit Hospice in Philadelphia needs volunteers! Be one of the "Special people doing special things!"
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On-going. Contact for further details.
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215-581-2360; toll free 1-888-467-9330
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O, C |
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology |
“Mobile Guides” are needed to take artifacts into the Philadelphia public schools for grades 3 through 8. Volunteers are trained to introduce the students to artifacts from Africa, Egypt or American Indians. |
Call or email for info. |
Jane Nelson, 215 898 4277, nelsonjf@sas.upenn.edu
|
O, T, W |
Cecilian Center for Earth, Arts & Spirits |
Mailings, leafleting, hosting events, gardening |
Anytime Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm |
Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, 215-849-3364
|
A, W |
University of Pennsylvania – Program for Religion & Social Policy Research |
Volunteers are need to conduct phone interviews/surveys with local non-profits & social programs, collected information will be used by the mayor’s office to better understand these organizations. |
Please contact. |
Vaughn Taylor, 215-573-7942, vtk@sp2.upenn.edu
|
T, W |
Delaware County Housing Coalition |
Volunteer needed for administrative work including preparing mailings, data entry, filing, maintaining the database and answering phones. Also a volunteer position for a program coordinator to evaluate program requests, procure necessary supplies and materials, communicate with homeowners and assist with securing funding. |
Flexible hours |
Susan Young, 610-874-7181; susan.young@delcohousingcoalition.org
|
A , O |
Broad Street Ministry
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A variety of opportunities ranging from preparing and cooking meals to event preparation and clean-up to administrative work. |
Varies with each activity; daytime (9-5), dinner time (6-8pm), and through the evening (9-11pm). |
kirsten81@gmail.com |
A , W |
Supportive Older Women’s Network |
Volunteers are needed to distribute voter registration forms and absentee ballots and then help older women complete the forms. |
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215-477-6000 |
A, T |
| SW Community Enrichment Center: Teens ‘N Technology Program |
Volunteer mentors are needed to work with high school students who are interested in college and career advancement. No technology experience necessary! |
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Christina Dogbey, 215-386-0641
tnt.program@gmail.com
|
O |
Germantown Home |
Helping staff members & residents with Bingo Night. |
Every Monday, 6:30pm-7:30pm |
Shari Neidich, 215-951-4423 |
C |
St. Monica Manor |
Assisting residents in nursing care with feeding, escorting to in-house activities, and friendly visits. Volunteers high school and older, please.
|
Monday through Friday |
Susan MacDonald, 215-271-1080 x301 |
O |
Lighthouse Church |
Volunteers are needed to become mentors or to help design a wellness program. |
Call for times. |
Pastor Mitchell, 610-876-7848
|
O |
Covenant House |
Covenant House is seeking volunteers to act as "grandmothers" to infants in their program. |
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Norbert Moser,215-923-8350 x2407; nmoser@covenanthousepa.org
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W , C |
Andorra Woods Healthcare |
Volunteer needed to answer phones. |
Monday-Friday, 6-8pm
Weekends, any time after 9am |
Nicole Grego,
610-825-6560 |
A |
| North Light Community Center |
Volunteers needed to oversee computer lab & help with papers & projects. |
Mondays-Thursdays, 4-6pm |
Billy Eisenberg, 215-483-4800,
weisenberg@northlightcommunity.org |
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| Northern Home for Children |
Tutors needed at Levering Elementary School. |
Weekdays. Any time between 10am & 2 pm. |
Kevin Weber, 215-482-1423 x1299 |
W |
| Fort Mifflin on the Delaware |
Volunteer as a docent, or to assist with marketing or education programs at this National Historic Landmark. |
Various days and times. |
Lee Anderson, 215-685-4165 |
A,O,T |
| Philadelphia Zoo |
Help with various tasks including taking photoraphs, volunteering in the Children's Zoo, bevoming a docent, welcoming visitors or working in the office. |
Various days and times. |
215-243-5200 |
O,T |
| Shabbat at the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life |
Assist with transporting residents to the Synagogue. Be a greeter and a service leader. |
Every Saturday 10:00am to noon. Montgomery County. |
Mona Gold, 215-371-1816,
mgold@abramsoncenter.org |
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| Hospice of Philadelphia: A Division of Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia |
Hospice of Philadelphia is seeking compassionate persons to provide companionship and support to patients and families. Training and ongoing support are provided. Clerical assistance is also welcome during ordinary business hours. Background clearance and overall good health are required. |
Flexible times, 2 to 4 hours a week. |
Valerie Turner, 215-581-2328; vturner@vnaphilly.org
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| Mill Creek Farm |
A skilled volunteer is needed to help with accounting at this Urban Education Farm in West Philadelphia. |
Flexible times |
Jade Walker, 215-939-2386; jwalk@riseup.org |
A,O,T |
| Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic |
Volunteers needed to help record textbooks, help prepare books for reading, and assist in educational outreach. www.rfbd.org |
Call for an appointment. |
Mary McDermott, 610-265-8090, x 24 |
T,O |
| People's Emergency Center |
Volunteers are needed to help with the after school program and in the kitchen. |
After school: Monday thru Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm; Kitchen: any two hours during the work day |
Rachel Washington, 215-382-7522 x221; rwashington@pec-cares.org |
O,W,C |
| Urban Green Partnership |
We are in continual need of volunteers to assist with all disciplines, from civil engineering, to designing green design curricula, to graphic designing to organizing a database of green products, organizations, best practices, etc. |
Times flexible |
Herb Lau, 267-210-1683; lauherb@gmail.com |
T |
| Tyler Arboretum |
Volunteers are needed to set tables and arrange food items before events, or lead tours through two of their historic buildings on site. |
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Mary Veale, 610-566-9134 x 205 |
T |
| Tyler Arboretum |
A volunteer with excellent writing skills would be appreciated to write monthly press releases. |
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Kirsten L. Werner, 610-566-9134 x210; kwerner@tylerarboretum.org |
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| American Liver Foundation |
Volunteers are needed to assist with sporadic education programs on liver health, and administrative work. |
Weekdays, during work hours; some weekends |
Project Leader: Fanta Waterman, 610-668-0152; waterman@liverfoundation.org |
A,W |
| St. Francis Country House |
Volunteers are needed to assist residents going to and from Mass. |
Weekdays, 10:15am-11:45am |
Helen Belcher, 610-461-6510 x6411 |
W,O |
| The West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (WePAC) |
Help in classrooms in four elementary schools. Choose the day, time and grade level, and always visit with the same class. Training provided and a full time volunteer coordinator is available for support and assistance. There are also opportunities to assist with after school programs and GED programs. |
1 1/2 hours a week |
Sue Gibbons, 215-452-0333; sue@wepac.org |
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| Ray of Hope |
Volunteers needed to do renovation works on debilitated homes of low-income families, the elderly and handicapped. |
Call for times |
Ray Gant, 215-744-1039 |
W |
| St. Mary's Family Respite |
Volunteers are needed to provide daycare for children affected by HIV/AIDS. |
Tuesday - Friday 9am-12:30pm & 2-3pm |
Beth Medoway, 215-387-7730 |
W,C,T |
| Christian Street YMCA |
Volunteers are needed to prepare marketing materials and do general typing. |
Call for times. |
Michele Stevenson, 215-735-5600; mstevenson@philaymca.org |
T |
| Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery |
Volunteers needed to assist with a variety of tasks, including bulk mailings and the digital scanning of our archival records.
One priority project is finding volunteers to conduct visitor surveys at regional historic sites. Expanded roles or projects may be available for those who are interested or qualified, including students, experienced researchers and tour guides. |
Weekends, with occasional weekday evenings. |
Gwendolyn Kaminski, 215-228-8200; gkaminski@thelaurelhillcemetery.org |
A,T |
| St. Anthony's |
A pianist is needed to accompany the Children's Choir. |
Sundays from 12-1 |
Fr. Jud Weiksnar, 856-963-5884; weiksnar@gmail.com |
O,T,C |
| YWCA-Bensalem |
Volunteers needed to tutor and mentor children. The 12-week TechKyds program helps junior-high students learn graphic arts, Power Point, Publisher and other art design computer technology in Lower Bucks schools. |
Weekdays 3-5pm |
Joan Marie Brown, ywcabc12@rcn.com |
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| Freedom Development Corporation |
Volunteers are needed to help bag and distribute food. There is also a Bridge the Gap progam that involves reading to elementary school students. |
Food Cupboard: Tuesdays and Wedsnesdays 9:00am-12:00pm.
Bridge the Gap: Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00-11:30am |
Robin Maddox, 215-908-4581 |
W |
| American Red Cross |
Volunteer to assist with various projects related to ongoing blood drives. |
Call for information |
Gabrielle Ambros, 215-451-4229; ambrosg@usa.redcross.org |
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| Philadelphia Futures |
College graduates are needed to mentor students through high school and at least the first year of college. |
Call for times. |
Jill Friedman, 215-790-1666 x23; jillfriedman@philadelphiafutures.org |
O,T,C |
| Volunteers for International Solidarity |
Skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed for building renovation. |
Any day. Call for details. |
Vivek Ananthan, 215-923-7635 |
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| MicroSociety, Inc. |
Seeking retired teachers to work with Philadelphia teachers and their students providing mentoring to teachers, modeling lessons, and helping in the training process. |
Monday - Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm |
Rob Kutzik, 215-922-4006 x130; rkutzik@microsociety.org |
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| Pennypack Park Music Festival |
Volunteers needed to help with exciting new grant proposals. Young people encouraged to inquire. |
Once a month. Preferrably Wednesday nights. |
Ed Kelly, 215-745-5689 |
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| The Pennsylvania Health Care Fraud Education Project |
Volunteers needed for six month committment to speak to Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries about how to protect themselves from fraud. |
Call for times. |
215-545-5728 |
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| Smith Playground Advisory Council - Employment Training Referral Services and Associates |
Volunteers are needed for administrative work, technical assistance, outreach, fundraising and grant writing. |
Call for times. |
Mustapha Bradpher, 215-467-2497 |
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| Urban Nutrition Initiative |
Teach public school students about nutrition and healthy eating and exercise habits through workshops. |
Weekdays, between 8:30am and 4:30pm |
Karen Whitacre, 215-898-1600; whitacre@sas.upenn.edu |
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| Nicetown Community Development Corporation |
Help keep the community park and neighborhood clean and also do occasional plantings. |
Call for times. |
Majeedah Rashid, majeedahrashid@aol.com |
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| Wissahickon Hospice |
Volunteers needed to afford socialization and support to terminally ill patients and their families, as well as for office help and fundraising needs. |
Any time from 9:00am-5:00pm. |
Ritajean Reed, 610-617-2400 |
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| Northwestern Human Services |
Volunteers are needed to tutor young adults. |
Early evening, Monday - Thursday. |
Jade Roane, 215-744-7044; jroane@nhsonline.org |
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| Elwyn-Family Friends |
Make a visit to a special needs child at home or school once a week. |
Call for times. |
Susan Eberle, 610-891-2230; susan_eberle@elwyn.org |
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| Famiy Court Parent Workshop |
Volunteer to participate in parenting classes and adopt other parents to encourage them to complete the course. |
Call for times. |
Lynn Roman, 215-686-8329; lynn.roman@courts.phila.gov |
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| Mentoring Matters in South Philly |
Mentors are needed to commit at least a year to a child between the ages of 4 and 18. Matches will meet at "Beacon" sites in South Philadelphia and also participate in group events. |
One hour a week; Monday-Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm or Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm |
Andre Meyers, 215-952-8599; andremeyers@ucsep.org |
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| The Alice Paul Institute |
This Mount Laurel, NJ organization seeks volunteers to lead activities and workshops on leadership development with girls ages 9 - 16. |
Call for times. |
856-231-1885; info@alicepaul.org |
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| Metropolitan Career Center |
Volunteers needed to staff a boutique that offers donated clothing to adults transitioning back into the workforce. |
Call for specifics. |
Anne Bayless, 215-843-6615; abayless@mcc2000.org |
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| Center in the Park |
The Social Services Department is looking for a few Satisfaction Survey Telephone Volunteers to help us make sure we are providing high quality services. Volunteers needed to call clients and administer a short survey. We are a non-profit community center in NW Phila, primarily focused on the needs of older people. |
Call for times - flexible. |
Christine Fisher, 215-848-7722 |
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| Salvation Army Booth Manor Residence and Ivy Residence |
Volunteers are needed to call residents and set up meetings to help with bills and other paperwork. |
Call for times. |
Florence Webster-Hudson, 215-871-3303; hudsongit@aol.com |
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| Guild House |
Volunteers are needed to escort senior residents to the store and help with chores |
Call for times. |
Cathy Villaneuva, 215-923-1539 |
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| White Dog Cafe Foundation |
Volunteers are needed to help with mailings in regards to a business guide of locally owned independent businesses, and fundraising. |
Flexible times. |
Leanne Krueger-Braneky, 215-386-5211 x104 |
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| Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment |
Several positions, including distributing magazines and books, helping in the ceramics room, assisting visitors, and assisting with Ice Cream Sundae Socials, or working as a Clerical Assistant. Volunteers must be 18. |
Call for times. |
Nancy Beck, 215-581-3818 |
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| Bala Nursing and Retirement Center |
Assist with social visits and recreation programs for seniors. |
Daytime hours. Call for details. |
Sonya Sutton, 215-877-5400 |
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| Neighborhood Bike Works |
Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to work with children during their weekly Earn-a-Bike and Fitness classes. |
Classes: Monday-Friday afternoons |
Haydee Nunez, 215-386-0316, volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.com |
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| Prometheus Radio |
Volunteers needed to help update website. Also help with development, grant-writing, writing and updating resource literature for low power community radio stations, improving their low power radio database and answering stations' questions. Volunteers may also be invited to attend their next radio station barnraising. |
Call for times. |
Siyade Gemechisa, 215-727-9620; siyade@prometheusradio.org |
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