COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS
***ALL PLACES MUST BE A NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ***
All students must contact an approved site, and complete any application process required by the site. Please contact Ms. O’Brien if you need approval for you site
The Ronald McDonald House
Houses families who have a child with a life threatening illness that have to travel out of town to a hospital to treat their child. These families are often low on resources and have no where else to stay. The Ronald McDonald House is their home away from home and volunteers are needed to help maintain it. You can greet families, help clean the house, prepare food, do clerical or data entry and much more.
To volunteer, call Linda Parry at (215) 387-8406. Extension 404
3921-3925 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Philadelphia Zoo
They accept teen volunteers up to retired people who want something to take up their time. They accept volunteers who can only volunteer a few times or ona regular basis. Before volunteering, you will have to pass a child abuse test and a criminal background check. Volunteers help greet the public, answer questions, work with paid zoo workers in exhibits, etc.
Call (215) 243-5200 for more information
34th Street and Girard Avenue in Fairmount Park
Boys and Girls Clubs
You can be a mentor to a child, being there for them, showing them positive aspects of life and having fun. You can also help fundraise or work in the office.
Call (215) 735-8818
1518 Chesnut Street, Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Lutheran Settlement House
Volunteers work with teens and seniors to cultivate vegetables for our Hungry 2 Healthy program, Cleaning, organizing, and painting at our homeless shelter, work with teens on project-based learning, tutoring, leading activities in the senior center or helping with food drives.
SHARE Food Program Volunteer
Required Skills:
1. Bagging and sorting fruits and vegetables for customer packages.
2. Entering Food Cupboard data into SHARE database.
3. Answering phones, taking messages, assisting with office projects.
Call for times to schedule individuals or groups: 215-223-2220
REACH Philadelphia
10-15 people per group depending on the available dates and the volunteer needs.
Sunday through Friday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Call: 267-777-8465
Philabundance
Need volunteers to pack food boxes for seniors living in PA. Usually done in large groups of 25+. There will be standing and some bending. Taking food product from a conveyor belt and placing it in boxes to be delivered to seniors.
Contact Jan Barnett at 215.339.0900 ext 310.
3616 So. Galloway St., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Fairview Nursing Home, Genesis Healthcare
Location: 184 Bethlehem Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Volunteers-assist elderly residents with different activities, arts and crafts, meal time, and transportation throughout the building.
Contact: Vanessa at (215)605-5224 or
Gift of Life
The Gift of Life Donor Program is the non-profit organ and tissue donor program serving hospitals and patients in the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and the State of Delaware.
Call Jamie Lyn Koslosky, 215-557-8090 ext. 1132 or
401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19123
Inglis House
Enables people with disabilities to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. Must be 16 or older
Call Michael Kelly, 215-581-0718
2600 Belmont Ave, City Line Ave Area
MANNA
2323 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
MANNA prepares and delivers delicious nourishing meals and counsel, empowering individuals to battle illness and improve their quality of life. MUST complete a volunteer application which can be found at and also attend an orientation.
ContactGlenda Crooke at 215-496-2662 x100 or
Oakwood Healthcare & Rehab Center
Assist in leading groups, talking with residents, helping them with puzzles, and reading to them. Must have a 2 step TB test.
Contact Denise Sanchez at (215) 673-7000
2109 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA19115
Philadelphia Free Library
Most locations accept volunteers. Multiple locations/contacts listed online
Call or stop by to get an application.
PSPCA Philadelphia Branch
Students help clean and feed cats and dogs and also help with office work, phone calls, and adoptions. We need to get a list of students who are interested and can commit to at least once a week. A group of 15 students is ideal.
350 E. Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Contact Danielle Wagner,
The Village
Individuals and groups to assist in a variety of projects and at annual events engaging them in activities that include greening, gardening, restoring outdoor mosaics and staffing outdoor festivals. Additional opportunities are available year-round in teen mentoring, creative art workshops and tutoring.
2506 N. Alder St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Contact: Leon Sanford,
“We Feed The Homeless Philly”
Volunteers will help with setting up, serving food, and cleaning up after serving the homeless in Philadelphia. Join the team any Saturday. Our biggest need is always sandwiches. Volunteers can make and bring: sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly or lunchmeat (2 slices of meat, one slice of cheese with no mayo or mustard placed in sandwich baggies), snacks, fresh fruit. Must be 15 or older. Every Saturday. Setup time is 11:00am; serve meals from 11:30am-1:30pm.
Location: 18th and Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA (across the street from family court)
Contact Jody Austin, ,
George E. Thorne Development Center
Students will assist coordinator with various breast cancer awareness events. Student will assist with activities, fundraisers, distribution of flyers, etc.
At different YMCA locations
Contact Kerri Connor Matchett, 215-317-5904,
Golden Living Center Nursing Home
7310 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA19150
Contact (215) 242-2727 or
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Student volunteers must go to the following website and complete the application and either mail or fax it to the above location. Students will be contacted to volunteer after application is received. MACS is not affiliated with Albert Einstein and students must complete this on their own.
5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141
Phone: 215-456-6055
Fax 215-456-7212
Philadelphia CARES
Go online to this website and register and complete the online orientation. Once completed, click “volunteers” and view the monthly calendar for opportunities. Click on one that interests you, and then contact the person immediately to volunteer for that event.
Child Care Information Services
Location: 6350 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215-842-4820
Contact: Shirley Thomas, director
Quintessence Theatre Group
By volunteering to come in an hour before the show, hand out programs, and tear tickets, you can see the show for free and complete your community service requirement.
Contact: (215) 240-6055,
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Helps local parks by tree planting and cleanup. Events are held throughout the year. Please see their website for the calendar of events and to sign up to become a volunteer
Schools
Antonia Pantoja Charter School4101 N. American St.
Contact: Miguel Melendez, 215-329-2733 or 215-455-1300 x119
Homework assistance and enrichment for grades K-5. ASAP Chess.
Ayuda Community Center
4400 N. Reese St.
Contact: Cynthia Wright-Whitley, 215-329-5777
S.O.S After School Program provides homework help, literacy assistance, organized play, academic enrichment for grades K-5. ASAP Chess.
Bethune School
3301 Old York Rd.
215-227-4433
ASAP Chess.
Boys & Girls Club Nicetown Unit
18th & Hunting Park Ave.
Contact: Thomas Stubbs, 215-229-8900
After school academic support and enrichment program.
Boys & Girls Club Wayne Avenue Unit
4223 Wayne Ave.
Contact: Georgianna Ragland, 215-324-6433
After school academic support and enrichment program including character leadership skill and education and career development.
Boys & Girls Club William Cramp Elementary Unit
3449 N. Mascher St.
Contact: Maria Garcia, 215-426-7800
After school academic support and enrichment program for grades K-5. ASAP Chess.
Casa Del Carmen Family Center (Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
4400 N. Reese St.
Contact: Griselle Newman & Paul Bryant III, 215-457-4325
Homework help, arts and crafts, recreational activities, games, computers, and project based learning for children in grades K-5.
Centro Nueva Creacion
185 W. Tioga St.
215-426-8762
Tutoring, arts and enrichment activities for grades K-5.
Club Den
1422 W. Venango St.
Contact: Tiaisha Dandy, 215-223-5140
Culinary arts, computer technology, arts & crafts, dance & movement, music production, financial workshops. To Our Children's Future with Health, Inc., 215-879-7740:TOCHWH provides homework help, computer skills, recreational activities, job readiness, and life skills for grades 6-8.
Edison/Fareira School
151 W. Luzerne St.
215-324-9440
Variety of sports, arts clubs, academic clubs, career clubs, language clubs, and enrichment opportunities. Education Works, 215-221-6900: EW provides academic, social, and enrichment programming for grades 9-12. ASAP Chess.
Esperanza Academy Charter High School
301 W. Hunting Park Avenue
215-457-3667
Variety of sports, arts clubs, academic clubs, career clubs, language clubs, and enrichment opportunities.
Eugenio Maria DeHostos Community Bilingual Charter School
4322 N. 5th St.
Contact: Miguel Melendez Ponce, 215-455-2300
ASPIRA, Inc of PA, 215-455-1300 x119: Youth leadership development, college prep programs, enrichment programs for grades K-5. ASAP Chess.
Feltonville Dream Center
555 W. Annsbury Street
Contact: Rasheedah L. Waters, 215-356-8860
The Feltonville Dream Center Arts & Ed program provides homework assistance/tutoring. Our Arts portion includes a range of activities such as dance, music, photography, karate, art, creative writing, drama and much more! Ages 5-14. Cost: $30.
Genesis Kidz
1439 West Cayuga Street
Contact: Antionette Reed, (215) 324-5004
Licensed home day care provider with before and after school care. Competitive rates/subsidies welcome. Age: Infant to 12.
Gillespie School
1801 W. Pike St.
215-227- 4409
ASAP Chess.
Grover Cleveland School
3701 N. 19th St.
215-227-4415
Education Works, 215-221-6900: EW provides academic, social, and enrichment programming for grades K-8. ASAP Chess. ASAP Hip Hop Dance.
Kenderton School
1500 W. Ontario St.
215-227-4412
Education Works, 215-221-6900: EW provides academic, social, and enrichment programming for grades K-8. ASAP Chess.
Lenfest PAL Center
3890 N. 10th St.
Contact: Holly Wrath: 215-291-9000 x119, 215-228-2024
The Police Athletic League provides educational, cultural, athletic and recreational programs at centers directed by full-time Philadelphia police officers.
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
3300 N. 3rd St.
215-291-8825
Wordsworth Human Services, 856-756-0222: WHS provides mental health and education services for grades K-5.
Mercy Family Center
1939 West Venango
Contact: Barbara Coleman, 215-227-4393
Homework help, computer classes, dancing, arts & crafts, tutoring, and book club.
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
1939 W. Venango St.
Contact: Barbara Coleman , 215-227-4393
Homework help, tutoring, creative dance, health & wellness, book club and computer club.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
4666 N. 15th St.
215-227-0513
ASAP Chess. Tutoring for students who need help in math and reading.
Nicetown @ Kenderton PAL Center
1500 Ontario St.
Contact: Holly Wrath: 215-291-9000 x119, 215-225-7121
The Police Athletic League provides educational, cultural, athletic and recreational programs at centers directed by full-time Philadelphia police officers.
Nicetown-Tioga Branch Library
3720 N. Broad St.
215-685-9790
LEAP, Homework help, computers, library skills, and enrichment activities.
Porter's Day Care & Educational Center
1431 Belfield Ave.
215-235-2900 x6120
Academic, social, and enrichment programs for grades K-5.
Project Mercy
1939 W. Venango St.
Contact: Barbara Coleman , 215-227-4393
Homework help, educational enrichment, arts & crafts, creative dance, computer classes, karate, and health & wellness classes.
Rivera PAL Center
Rivera Rec. Center, 3201 N. 5th St.
Contact: Holly Wrath: 215-291-9000 x119, 215-423-8551
The Police Athletic League provides educational, cultural, athletic and recreational programs at centers directed by full-time Philadelphia police officers.
Rivera Recreation Center
3201 N. 5th St.
Contact: Brian Andrews, Julie Williams, Jorge Gonzalez, 215-685-9887
Open enrollment for team and individual enrichment, recreational and cultural activities. ASAP Chess.
Schmidt Recreation Center
113-23 W. Ontario St.
Contact: John Cooney, 215-685-9895
Open enrollment for team and individual enrichment, recreational and cultural activities.
Simon Gratz High School
1798 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Contact: Vera White, 215-227-4408
Variety of sports, arts clubs, academic clubs, career clubs, language clubs, and enrichment opportunities. Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Softball, Man-2-Man, Crochet Club, Bowling, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance Club, Senior Club, Red Cross Club, Cheerleaders. ASAP Chess. ASAP Scrabble.
Squash Smarts
Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St.
Contact: Steve Gregg, 215-221-6860
Squash and academic tutoring to develop academic and athletic achievement.
St. Veronica
3521 N. 6th St.
Contact: Fredeswinda Rodriguez, 215-228-6825
Homework help, physical activity, project-based learning, taekwon-don, art, pottery, community service, video games, team building trips, reading and math skill building. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 215-587-3590: CCAP provides enrichment, personal development, and health services for grades K-8. ASAP Chess.
Steel Elementary School
4301 Wayne Ave.
Contact: Mrs. McPherson, 215-456-3008
Arts & crafts, academic enrichment programs. Education Works, 215-221-6900: EW provides academic, social, and enrichment programming for grades K-6. ASAP Chess.
Steel PAL Center
Steel Elementary School, 4301 Wayne Ave.
Contact: Holly Wrath: 215-291-9000 x119,
The Police Athletic League provides educational, cultural, athletic and recreational programs at centers directed by full-time Philadelphia police officers.
Stenton Park Recreation Center
4600 N. 16th St.
Contact: Steve Schmidt, 215-685-9147
Open enrollment for team and individual enrichment, recreational and cultural activities.
Zion Community Center
3601 N. Broad St.
215-223-8141
ASAP Chess.
One-Time Events
A volunteer member AT THE EVENT must sign off on your hours if a MACS staff member is not there. There are many other one-time events that take place in the Philadelphia area.
Check websites for yearly dates!
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Every fall looks for student volunteers at their Light the Night Walks & Philadelphia Marathon.
Philadelphia Marathon Water Stop – (see here for all details and to sign up:
Light the Night Walks- see website for dates/times
Contact: Hannah Reagan 610.276.3189
Visit: their Facebook above or
Free to Breathe walk/run
A variety of volunteer opportunities exist, and whether part of the planning committee or event day festivities each person makes a difference. Distribute packets at pre-event packet pick up. Assist with early check-in a day or two before the event, usually at a local sporting goods or running store. Set up exhibit tables/chairs. Inflate & distribute balloons. Hang banners. Must be 16 years or older to volunteer. Go to this website to apply
Rock-N-Roll Philly Run
Where: Eakins Oval, Fairmount Park
Website:
You must register online and pick a station.
AIDS WALK
Location: Art Museum
Volunteer applications are located at the following webpage: Students apply on their own using the link above. Volunteers are needed for Information Booth, Route Monitors, Set-Up Assistant, Team Check-In Assistants.
Philadelphia Marathon/Races
Where: Fairmount Park
Website:
Local Recreation Centers
Rivera Recreation Center
3201 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5611
(215) 685-9887 () opens after 1pm
Feltonville Recreation Center
231-37 E. Wyoming Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Contact: Brendan - (215) 685-9150
Ayuda Community Center
Ms. Whitley, 215-329-5777
APM Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha
4301 Rising Sun Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19140
267.296.7200
Vogt Recreation Center
6700 Cottage St,
Philadelphia PA 19135
Contact John Brady, 215-685-8753