Community Service in Philadelphia

There are many opportunities for middle and high school students to get involved with community service in Philadelphia. Whether you are interested in the environment, medicine, education, mentoring, sports, community-building, or working with elders, children or animals, there is a volunteer program to fit your schedule. Some volunteer organizations need help during the school year; others are summer programs that might include overnights or travel. All offer teens the chance to discover new interests, friends and skills.

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Rubye's Kids, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Our mission is to “empower children in need” by providing resources and joyful, enriching experiences that promote strong values, education, respect for self and others, ... (more)

Urban Tree Connection-Youth Apprenticeship Program

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The Urban Tree Connection (UTC) works to build a neighborhood rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land based strategies in West ... (more)

The National Constitution Center

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The first and only institution in America established by Congress to "disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis in order to ... (more)

Lenfest Center

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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We believe that every child that we serve deserves the opportunity to reach his or her potential, and to explore as many creative outlets as ... (more)

Garden of Eden Productions

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The GOEP's main purpose is to use the platform of community theater, media arts, and film to bring about awareness of social and economic ills ... (more)

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy, Inc

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Our purpose is to provide people with disabilities with therapeutic activities and exercise in various forms, while concentrating on abilities rather than disabilities. (more)

Project H.O.M.E. - Teen and Youth Programs

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Project HOME is a Philadelphia non-profit organization empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through affordable housing, employment, health care, and education (more)

Magee Rehabilitation Center - Weekend Activity Assistant

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The mission of Magee Rehabilitation is to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities by providing high quality physical and cognitive rehabilitation services. (more)

Jewish Relief Agency

Bala Cynwyd, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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JEWISH RELIEF AGENCY serves over 6,000 diverse low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia by relieving hunger, improving lives, and strengthening our community. (more)

North 5th Street-Youth Advisory Council

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood, North 5th Street is brimming with over 360 unique businesses, and an exceptional variety of restaurants. The ... (more)

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Mitzvah Food Program Youth Volunteer

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Our five pantries distribute nutritious food to all who are in need, regardless of race, income, gender, age or religion. We serve over 7,800 individuals ... (more)

Friends of the Wissahickon

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The mission of the Friends of the Wissahickon is to preserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein. (more)

Serve a Meal

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission has ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless and disadvantaged in the Philadelphia area since 1878. (more)

Face to Face Germantown

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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At Face to Face struggling families, individuals and the homeless are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to meet basic human ... (more)

Shawna's House Inc

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The mission of Shawna's House Inc. is to encourage, support, enrich, guide, and advocate for the well-being of others. (more)

Teen Leadership Corps (TLC) at Awbury Arboretum

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Creating personal and social change through small urban agricultural youth run food businesses….urban grown and raised. (more)

Lutheran Settlement House

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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LSH aims to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services. (more)

SHARE Food Program

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The SHARE Food Program is a nonprofit organization serving a regional network of community organizations engaged in food distribution, education, and advocacy. SHARE promotes healthy ... (more)

Pegasus Riding Academy

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy program partners with horses, utilizing their movement and the important bond between horse and rider, to promote improved physical and ... (more)

Free Library of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community ... (more)

WinterShelter

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Our mission is to challenge and reduce intergenerational poverty. We increase the ability of people to improve their lives and achieve economic independence. We call ... (more)

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the country. (more)

The Mitzvah Food Program

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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Our five pantries distribute nutritious food to all who are in need, regardless of race, income, gender, age or religion. We serve over 7,800 individuals ... (more)

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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To provide a full range of high-quality health care services to all children and youth up to the age of 21 who seek our care ... (more)

St. Peter's Food Cupboard

Philadelphia, PA  -   Community Service Organization  -  

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In 1987, someone knocked on the doors of St. Peter’s Church and asked for food. This simple question sparked the creation of the St. Peter’s ... (more)

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