Volunteer Opportunities Abbotsford Community Health Center Rebecca Young www.rhd.org 267-597-3602 3205 Defense Terrace, Philadelphia Health center in public housing community ActionAIDS for Life Tony Morelli www.actionaids.org 215-981-3324 1216 Arch Street, 6 th Floor, Philadelphia Training available, helps individuals living with AIDS: Application available online Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children volunteers@nemours.org www.nemours.org 302-651-6081 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington DE Assist with activities, therapy and patient transport. 50 hours/year Alpha Pregnancy Services Joy Lorah www.alphapre.org 215-735-6028 1601 Lombard Street, Philadelphia Provides pregnancy tests and educational services ALS Hope Foundation Dr. Jeffrey Deitch http:// alshopefoundation.org 215-551-0967 1216 Arch Street, Philadelphia Need 1-2 volunteers to work in ALS laboratory; projects include cell culture, surgery, mouse breeding, genetics, etc. Help with events and clerical needs. American Heart Association www.americanheart.org 215-575-5200 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste. 700, Philadelphia Mission is to reduce incidents of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Interested in volunteers for community outreach. American Liver Foundation www.liverfoundatio.org/volunteer 215-425-8080 1341 N. Delaware Ave., Ste 209, Philadelphia National nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, cure and treatment of hepatitis and liver diseases. From educational outreach to patient support services to event planning and administrative support, the volunteer opportunities are numerous. American Red Cross http://redcross.volunteermatch.org www.redcrossphilly.org 23 rd & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia Volunteer positions listed on volunteermatch web site 215-299-4058 215-299-4000
Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center www.amnion.org 610-622-9957 2251 Garrett Road, Drexel Hill Helping woman in pregnancy related crisis. Training available for volunteers to public speak about their abstinence program. Work study and volunteer positions can involve fundraising and clerical help. Associated Services for the Blind Linda Gaffney / lgaffney@asb.org www.asb.org 215-627-0600 919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia Need volunteers for radio station, reading services, escorts for trips Bala Nursing and Retirement Center n/a 4001 Ford Rd., Philadelphia Volunteer with adult care; training provided Joseph Quinn 215-877-5400- x3039 Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment Ellen Goldberg / Sandra Pinsley http://www.einstein.edu/facilities/belmont/article9780.html 215-456-6055 4200 Monument Rd., Philadelphia Treatment on behavioral health Birthright International Marylou http://www.birthright.org/htmpages/getinvolved.htm 610-660-0344 201 Bala Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA Provides support to pregnant woman. Breast Health Institute info@fbph.com http://www.breasthealthinternational.com/ 215-732-2300 1616 Walnut Street, ste. 1520, Philadelphia, PA 19103 The Breast Health Institute is a world-renowned breast cancer foundation and Think Tank acting as a catalyst to advance breast cancer research and treatment. Broomall Presbyterian Village http://www.presbysinspiredlife.org/broomall/index.asp 610-356-0100 146 Marple Road, Broomall, PA 19008 Retirement community Volunteers assist with activities, visit one-on-one, read to residents. Bryn Mawr Hospital http://www.mainlinehealth.org/bmhvolunteers#volunteer_bmh 484-337-3058 130 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA Must commit to 50 hours during summer or academic year. Volunteer work available in the ER, surgery, patient floors, patient transport. Not hands-on, observation only.
Bryn Mawr Terrace Convalescent Center Jane Murphy http://brynmawrterrace.org/index.html 610-525-8300 773 E. Haverford Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA Assist with residents, transport and visit residents Catholic Social Services http://catholicsocialservicesphilly.org/volunteer.php 215-854-7058 222 N. 17 th Street, 3 rd floor, Philadelphia, PA Volunteers work in homeless shelters, food banks, and one-on-one with special needs. cssvolunteers@chs-adphila.org Catholic Workers Free Clinic Mary Beth Appel 215-423-0222 1813 Hagert St., Philadelphia, PA Direct medical and dental care services to homeless, uninsured and underinsured patients. Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/ 215-746-3327 3535 Market Street, 6 th fl, Philadelphia, PA An internationally renowned treatment research center dedicated to developing, refining, and testing state-of-the-art therapies for anxiety and traumatic stress disorders. Children s Aid Society Louise Liebowitz / info@caspa.org www.caspa.org 215-546-2990 1315 Walnut Street, Ste. 1004, Philadelphia 19107 Volunteers assist with emergency food and formula delivery twice a month, pack food bags for needy families weekly, help with penny sale annually. Children s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) volunteers@email.chop.edu http://www.chop.edu/about/volunteeropportunities/becoming-a-volunteer.html 215-590-1093 34 th Street & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Interact with patients and siblings, assistance to families, clerical help, assist physical & occupational staff, music therapy, humor cart, pet therapy CHOP Pediatric Research researchcomm@email.chop.edu http://stokes.chop.edu/research/centers/ 215-590-3800 34 th Street & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Various research centers and programs Children s Services, Inc (CSI) http://csichild.org/volunteers.htm 1315 Walnut Street, Phila., PA 19107 Provide administrative and program support Lisa Yancy info@csichild.org 215-546-3503 X137
Chinatown Pediatric Services www.gphainc.org/upload/healthcare_locations/2.pdf 215-627-8000 647 Bainbridge Street, Phila., PA 19147 Provides culturally sensitive primary health care services to the children of Chinatown and surrounding areas. Need volunteers who can speak Chinese and Vietnamese. Community Volunteers in Medicine Marie Frey http://www.cvim.org/volunteer.html 610-836-5990 x106 300 B Lawrence Dr., West Chester, PA 19380 Seeking volunteers to serve a diverse group of patients, bi-lingual or multi-lingual volunteers are critical. Delaware County Woman Against Rape 610-566-4342 Media, PA 19063 40hr. training in fall. Year long commitment. Background check and child abuse clearance required. Accompany clients to hospitals and police interviews. Cover hotline from home nights and weekends. Eldernet: Lower Merion-Narberth Coalition on information@eldernetonline.org Aging and Adult Services www.eldernetonline.org 610-525-0706 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Volunteer one on one with elderly, and people with mental and physical disabilities. Volunteers do home visits, assist with transportation, and phone reassurance. Emergency Medical Technician State EMS Office http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objid=556974&mode=2 717-787-8740 Harrisburg, PA 17108 Locate courses to become an EMT Esperanza Health Care http://www.esperanzahealthcenter.org/ 215-831-1100 X248 or X 244 3156 Kensington Ave., Phila. PA19134 EHC has extensive experience precepting medical students at all levels. Rotating trainees work primarily in the medical center seeing patients with a designated preceptor for each session. There are opportunities to participate in hospital rounds depending on the level of interest of the trainee. Fox Chase Cancer Center Tina McDonnell http://www.fccc.edu/helpingfoxchase/volunteering/index.html 215-728-2804 333 Cottman Ave., Phila, Pa 19111 Fox Chase Volunteer Services offers daytime, evening and limited weekend positions in direct, limited, and no-patient-contact categories, including research. Friends Hospital Eileen Quigg http://www.friendshospitalonline.org/ 215-831-7942 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila., PA 19124 Provide direct support and companionship for psychiatric patients, work in gardens or help with meals,
Habitat for Humanity http://www.habitatmontco.org/ 610-278-7710 848 Cherry Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Builds houses for low income families. Hedwig House, Inc. www.hedwighouse.org 610-279-4400 904 Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Work with adults with mental illness. Help with classes, job training, life skills and activities. Holy Redeemer Hospital Beth O Connell www.holyredeemer.com 215-938-3240 1648 Huntington Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 Shadow physicians Homeless Health Initiative (CHOP) 215-590-7646 http://www.chop.edu/about/chop-in-the-community/homeless-health-initiative/home.html The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34 th Street and Civic Center Blvd., Phila., PA 19104 The Homeless Health Initiative (HHI) is a volunteer outreach program coordinated by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Community Education Department. Volunteers of the HHI provide medical and dental services to children in area shelters and assist families in accessing important health care services including health insurance, primary care and specialty care. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania http://www.pennmedicine.org/hup/vi_files/volunteer/premed.html 215-662-2576 3400 Spruce Street, Phila., PA 19104 Pre-med volunteer program August 4 th application for Sept. training Oct. start; Nov. 1 st application for Dec. training and January start; April application for May training June start. Must follow specific guidelines for volunteer services and commitment Inglis House, a Wheelchair Community info@inglis.org www.inglis.org 215-581-0718 2600 Belmont Ave., Phila., Pa 19131 Volunteers visit, tutor, lead enrichment activities for, or garden with wheelchair bound residents. Intercultural Family Services personnel@ifsinc.org www.ifsinc.org 215-386-1298 4225 Chestnut St., Phila., PA 19104 Supports families through ESL classes, counseling, mentoring, health education, and emergency food supplies Interfaith Hospitality Network info@ihncares.org http://ihncares.org/ 610-277-0977 1449 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401 Volunteer to work with the homeless. Be a mentor, help children with homework, read to children, provide transportation, prepare a meal, interact with a guest, be a good listener.
Johnathan Lax Center fight@fight.org www.fight.org 215-985-4448 1233 Locust Street, 5 th fl., Phila., PA 19107 HIV treatment and research center Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. www.kessler-rehab.com 1-888-kessler West Orange, Chester, Saddle Brook in NJ Rehabilitation and physical medicine center specializing in traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Kirkbride Center www.kirkbridecenter.com 215-471-2600 111 North 49 th Street, Phila., PA 13139 Mental health and substance abuse help Lankenau Hospital http://www.mainlinehealth.org/oth/page.asp?pageid=oth000894 484-476-2138 100 Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, PA 19066 Patient transport, humor therapy, office work, patient discharge Living Beyond Breast Cancer lisa@lbbc.org http://www.lbbc.org/volunteer-opportunities.asp 610-645-4567 354 West Lancaster Ave., Suite 224, Haverford, PA 19041 Volunteers partner with the staff to support our programs, plan and prepare for events and offer support and education. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital http://www.mageerehab.org/volunteer.php 215-587-3140 1513 Race St., Phila., PA 19102 Volunteers assist with patient escort, therapeutic recreation, horticultural therapy and clinical support Main Line Adult Day Care http://www.mainlinehealth.org/oth/page.asp?pageid=oth001760&more=oth 610-527-4220 1119 Radnor St., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Volunteers assist with art therapy, music program, office work, one-on-one with patients Make A Wish Foundation of Philadelphia 215-654-9355 http://www.philadelphia.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteer-time-and-talents/volunteering-additional-information/ One Valley Square, Ste. 133, 512 Township Line Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422 Volunteers work to turn terminally ill children s wishes into realty. Translators needed MANNA info@mannapa.org http://www.mannapa.org/ 215-496-1349 2323 Ranstead St., Phila., PA 19103 Assist with meal delivery. Orientation required
March of Dimes http://www.marchofdimes.com/pennsylvania/36295.asp 610-945-6050 1019 W. 9 th Ave., King of Prussia, PA 19406 Volunteer at special events and fundraising Maternity Care Coalition Julie Cooper volunteer@momobile.com http://www.momobile.org/about/oppor_vol.html 215-989-3557 2000 Hamilton St., Ste. 205, Phila., PA 19130 Students with an interest in maternal and child health research and/or policy participate in all MOMobile activities, including outreach, case management and event planning. Mercy Health System http://www.mercyhealth.org/volunteering.html 215-748-9114/610-278-2005 Hospitals located in Norristown, Philadelphia and Darby Volunteers assist patients, clerical support, patient transport Montgomery Hospital http://www.montgomeryhospital.org/volunteering-13.html 610-270-2437 1301 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401 Assist with admissions, patient escort, hospice, errands clerical National Multiple Sclerosis Society http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/pae/index.aspx 215-271-1500 1 Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Volunteers assist with programs, leadership, fundraising and administration National Transplant Assistant Fund www.ntafund.org 1-800-642-8399 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120, Radnor, PA 19087 Assist with organ donor awareness education, Spanish-English translation and computer graphics Narberth Ambulance http://narberthambulance.org/ 610-645-7770 10 Sibley Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 EMT and paramedics needed, training provided Paoli Memorial Hospital mckeed@mlhs.org http://www.mainlinehealth.org/paoli 484-565-1099 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA 19301 Patient escort, resale shop, pet visitation, knitters, emergency room, messenger, caring clowns
Pennsylvania Hospital http://www.pennmedicine.org/pahosp/volunteer/ 215-829-5187 800 Spruce St., Phila., PA 19107 Cuddler, patient transport, animal therapy, pharmacy, emergency department, nursing unit (3-4 hour training required), commit to 50 hours and at least 4 months of service People s Emergency Center http://www.pec-cares.org/ 215-382-7522 X269 325 N. 39 th St., Phila., 19004 Work with homeless families. Recreational and educational activities in the evening, children s afterschool and summer enrichment programs, life skills and parenting programs Phila. Health Management Corp: Health Care for the Homeless http://www.phmc.org 215-985-2500 260 S. Broad St., Phila., PA A non-profit, public health organization committed to improving the health of the community through outreach, education, research, planning, technical assistance, and direct services. Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility Pat Harner pat.harner@verizon.net www.psrphila.org 215-765-8703 704 N. 23 rd Street, Phila., PA 19130 Adopt-a-school program; volunteers teach health choices in public schools and are committed to interrupting the cycle of violence through community action Philadelphia VA Medical Center http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/ 215-823-5868 University and Woodland Ave., Phila., PA 19104 Assist and transport patients, also observe procedures. Project Home www.projecthome.org 215-232-4786 X3015 1515 Fairmount Ave., Phila., PA 19130 Volunteers assist in homeless shelters with meals, tutoring, adult education, activities and visiting. Radnor Fire Company www.radnorfire.com 610-687-3245 121 S. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 EMT certification required, in-station training provided, minimum 4 hour shifts 3 times a month Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Dave Goldenberg dgoldenberg@rfbd.org www.rfbd.org 610-382-7165 215 West Church Road, Suite 111, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Orientation sessions twice a month. Non-profit recording studio that produces audio materials for visually, physically, and learning disable adults.
Riddle Memorial Hospital http://www.mainlinehealth.org/oth/page.asp?pageid=oth000957 610-891-3170 1068 Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 Volunteers transport, visit, and welcome patients, and work as liaisons between operating romme and waiting families. Puentes de Salus http://www.puentesdesalud.blogspot.com/ 215-490-6700 1840 South St., Phila., PA 19146 Provide medical needs to the Latino population. translators St. Catherine Laboure Medical Clinic http://clinicforuninsured.org/ 215-438-5799 5838 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19144 Clinic provides primary care for uninsured patients. Volunteers help with patient assistance program. St. Christopher s Hospital for Children http://www.stchristophershospital.com/volunteering 215-427-5398 3600 A Street, Phila., PA 19134 Cuddling, storytelling, food and nutrition, child play, hospitality, professional and college work study St. Edmond s Home http://www.developmentalprogramsphilly.org/index.php 610-525-8800 320 S. Roberts Ave., Rosemont, PA 19010 Home for children with disabilities; volunteers needed for one-on-one and enrichment activities Special People in Northeast, Inc. http://www.spininc.org/ 215-612-7507 10521 Drummond Road, Phila., PA 19154 Non-profit organization working with children and adults with disabilities; volunteers teach in daycare center, assist with enrichment activities in community center, and help with special events. Strawberry Mansion Clinic 2840 W. Dauphin St., Phila., Pa 19132 215-685-2419 Provides a wide range of primary care and public health services Sunrise of Haverford http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/sunrise-of-haverford.aspx 610-896-9777 217 West Montgomery Ave., Haverford, PA 19041 Companionship with residents and help with activities Thorncroft Therapeutic Riding Center http://thorncroft.org/cms/ 610-644-1963 190 Line Rd., Malvern, PA 19355 Work with patients and horses during therapeutic riding, previous experience not necessary.
United Way uwsepa@uwsepa.org www.uwsepa.org 215-665-2500 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila., PA 19103 Varied opportunities such as tutoring, leading enrichment activities and mentoring. Village of Arts and Humanities beth@villagearts.org www.villagearts.org/support.htm 215-225-7830 2544 Germantown Ave., Phila., Pa 19133 Anyone interested in youth mentoring, community gardening, or the creative and performing arts is welcome. Past groups have helped maintain land, worked with teens, and assisted at events. Wissahickon Hospice hospice@uphs.upenn.edu http://www.pennmedicine.org/homecare/services/hospice/volunteer.html 1-800-700-8807 1500 Monument Rd., Ste. 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Patient and family support, events, outreach, office work Women Against Abuse http://www.womenagainstabuse.org/index.php/about-us/volunteers/ 215-386-1280 100 South Broad St., Ste 1341, Phila., PA 19110 To work directly with clients you must complete a 40 hour training. Volunteer with children in the shelter, assist clients in court, or help in the housing facility. Woman Organized Against Rape info@woar.org http://www.woar.org/volunteer-with-woar.html 215-985-3315 One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste 1100, Phila., PA 19103 Volunteers answer 24 hour hotline; provide information and support to victim/survivors in the hospital emergency room and court; volunteers represent WOAR as public speakers; 40 hour training on sexual assault crisis counseling required Volunteering at Villanova http://www3.villanova.edu/volunteering/agencies/index.html Various links to volunteer opportunities