Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Bulletin Board Feed - Volunteer Opportunity

Junior Achievement Company Program Prepares Tomorrow's Business Leaders

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:41:45 GMT

Junior Achievement Company Program Prepares Tomorrow’s Business Leaders

Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest financial literacy non-profit, bringing economic education to children from Kindergarten through 12th grade. JA serves 18,000 students in the Greater Philadelphia region. Launching in the fall each academic year, the JA Company after-school program is an exciting opportunity for students to create and run their own business, while being mentored by business professionals. High school students from across the region hold weekly meetings at various corporate host sites to experience what it takes to own a small business.

JA needs your help to meet the demand for our programs. Our turnkey JA Company volunteer experience can support leadership development and employee morale for your employees. Would you like to change the course of a young person’s life? Please contact Paul Kappel, Jr., President at 610-230-3380 or paul.kappel@ja.org for more information.

WorkReady Summer Professional Development Facilitator

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:13:58 GMT

Philadelphia youth want to work…here’s how you can help!

If investing in the future of Philadelphia’s youth and workforce interests you, consider volunteering to be a Facilitator for WorkReady Summer 2012’s Internship Professional Development Series. The weekly series is designed to prepare young interns, high school juniors through first-year college students, with the skills and resources necessary to successfully complete their WorkReady summer internship.

Each summer, young people in Philadelphia are able to explore how their interests and skills can translate into future careers through WorkReady Summer Internships. Last year, over 5,300 young people participated in WorkReady Summer programs; more than 1,000 of them were supported by local companies. This cross-sector partnership is endorsed by the business community and city leadership. AND it’s a great way to develop our region’s future leaders by supporting today’s youth.

Super Bowl 5K

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:27:49 GMT

The staff at Chester County Running Store are hosting a 5K to benefit the Great Guys Group! Lace up your sneaks and make your gridiron – the grid of downtown West Chester. Before watching the BIG GAME, come out to race the Downtown West Chester SUPER BOWL 5K. This event is sponsored by Kildare’s Irish Pub and benefits the Great Guys Group to help bring hope home by supporting local families battling cancer. T-shirts guaranteed to the first 300 per-registered runners.

Register online mail your registration (Super Bowl 5K for the Great Guys Group, c/o Chester County Running Store, 24B South High Street, West Chester, PA 19380) and promote to your friends! Create a team, wear a jersey and no matter which actual NFL team wins, you will be a part of helping a local family get through the winter and cancer.

Volunteers are needed for cheering on the runners as well as helping set-up and breakdown.

Candy Cane Classic 5K & Family Fun Walk

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:35 GMT

Be a force for great this holiday season to support families battling cancer! Join us for the 2nd Annual Candy Cane Classic at Ridley Creek State Park on Sunday, December 4. Registration starts at 9AM and the race/walk starts at 10AM. FREE t-shirt & candy canes for the first 50 pre-registrants. A light breakfast and hot drinks will be provided after the race. All proceeds from the Candy Cane Classic will benefit the Great Guys Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to emotionally and financially supporting local families battling cancer in the Greater Philadelphia Community. This race will help to pay bills for families battling cancer this holiday season so they can focus on their loved one, rather than the bills. Learn more at www.greatguys.org. Thanks so much for being a force for GREAT this holiday season!

2nd Annual PAL Denim Week

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:37:48 GMT

Join the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia in its second annual PAL Denim Week, a dress-down effort benefiting PAL’s youth constituency. Participants in this fundraiser simply donate $5 or $10 to PAL, which then allows them to dress in casual attire for a designated day during the week of January 16th – 20th, 2012 in their respective places of business.

Since 1947, PAL has helped youngsters overcome challenges and enhance their skills in free, safe and fun environments. Twenty-six PAL centers provide safe havens in which thousands of girls and boys, ages 6-18, meet, play and learn. All PAL facilities and programs are made available completely FREE OF CHARGE to youth and are supervised by trained, on-duty Philadelphia Police Officers.

PAL needs your support! Participating in PAL Denim Week is easy and fun. For more information or to involve your office in this project, please contact Jo Elkes at jelkes@phillypal.com, or (215) – 291-9000, ext. 115.

Penn State Philadelphia Extension Needs YOU!!!

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:59:13 GMT

Currently recruiting for new Board members. Please see letter for details.

Please join City Year to revitalize Christy Rec Center

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:26:51 GMT

City Year Greater Philadelphia seeks your participation to revitalize Christy Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia. We hope to build community and inspire residents in restoring and beautifying this critical recreation center. Your service will transform Christy into a brighter, cleaner, and safer place for children to learn in summer camps, after-school programs, and other enrichment activities. Please join us.

Location:
Christy Recreation Center
56th & Christian Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Registration Opens:8:30am
Morning Program: 9:00am
Service: 9:30am
Lunch:1:00pm
Depart: 2:00pm

Register for the event

For more information please contact Amanda Finch at afinch@cityyear.org or 267-386-7014.

Help to make an apartment a home!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:44:45 GMT

Each year, Valley Youth House - Greater Philadelphia houses over 150 young adults and their children. We are collecting used and new household items to make each of these apartments a home for our young people.

Please contact Sarah DeLaurentis, Development Officer for more information. 215-574-9194 or sdelaurentis@aicenter.us

cyMentor

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:29:02 GMT

cyMentor
Unique combination of weekly email correspondence and monthly group events (event dates: TBD)
(90 additional volunteers needed)
Volunteer for an innovative 3-year online mentoring pilot that will benefit students at the Mastery Charter School – Shoemaker Campus in West Philadelphia. The mentoring program matches 10th grade Mastery students with supportive adults to help them achieve their academic, personal, and career goals from the time they are paired through high school graduation. This flexible mentoring model is supportive and requires only 4 to 6 hours per month – it’s a profound way to make a difference for the future of a young person.
Project Leader:
Alicia McLamb, cymentor@cityyear.org,

Please visit https://cymentor.imentorinteractive.org/survey/intake/mentor/ to submit a mentor application or email cymentor@cityyear.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest!

Middle School Mentoring

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:09:39 GMT

Cornerstone Christian Academy is looking for mentors for our new Middle School mentoring program. This is a one-on-one, school-based program that focuses on building a caring, consistent, and respectful relationship with a 6th-8th grade student. Mentors must have a sincere desire to be personally involved with a student to help him or her achieve personal and academic goals. Mentors must also have the ability to communicate with 11-14 year olds openly and non-judgmentally, with equality of responsibility and respect. Time commitment is a minimum of 3 visits per month, with a mandatory orientation, and ongoing training.

To find out more, please attend the first informational session on Tuesday, October 11 at 6pm at Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1939 S. 58th Street. Please RSVP to Erica Cheslock at 215-724-6858 x233 or echeslock@juno.com if you plan to attend.

Philadelphia Freedoms Call for Volunteers!

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:08:51 GMT

Are you interested in serving as a Freedoms volunteer for the 2011 season? With the chance of assisting fans, team staff, and/or players? If so, come on out to the Villanova Pavilion on Monday, June 20!

Volunteer opportunities are available in hospitality, transportation, ushering and more! Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

For questions, please contact Cheryl Raiken, Volunteer and Transportation Coordinator, at cherylraiken@gmail.com.

Sidewalk Sale For A Cause

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:20:15 GMT

Lori Heyman-Olk of Keystone Concierge is co-organizing the 4th annual sidewalk sale to benefit the Marian Anderson Monarch's Little League teams. The money goes to uniforms and other supplies for youth baseball. City schools don't have the quality after-school programs and this sale helps to fund underprivileged children. The sidewalk sale is Saturday, June 11th -- 9am to 2 pm -- donations can be dropped off to 18th and Christian.

Golf and Gala Fundraiser Volunteer Opportunities

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:20:36 GMT

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is recruiting committee members for their 12th Annual Golf Tournament (on 10/3/11 at Commonwealth National Golf Club) and their 12th Annual Beach Ball Gala (on 2/11/12 at the Crystal Tea Room in Downtown Philadelphia).

These fundraising events raise money to provide week-long, expense-paid respite vacations to adult cancer patients and their loved ones. Please email ashley@takeabreakfromcancer.org for more information. Make a difference in the life of a cancer patient!

Hospice Volunteers

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:05:27 GMT

Just a few hours each month can help ease the loneliness, fear and isolation of a person with a terminal illness. If you can listen to life stories, hold a hand, read, sing, play a musical instrument, or just want to help, there is someone who needs your friendship. Give the gift of time. Become a volunteer with Crossroads Hospice.

All volunteers will receive training to learn about the philosophy of hospice care and what to expect when meeting with patients and their families. We service Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, and Delaware counties.

For more information, please contact Andria Hale at 215-956-5110 or andria.hale@crossroadshospice.com.

Youth Professional Development Series Facilitators

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:07:53 GMT

WorkReady Summer Internships provide Philadelphia high school students with paid workplace experiences at area businesses for six weeks during the summer. These internships give young people a taste of the working world, exposure to career opportunities, and an understanding of how school is connected to economic success.

Facilitator Role
Facilitators for the six-week professional development series will be required to work collaboratively with a co-facilitator to conduct activities, facilitate discussions and guide students through completion of program elements.

Facilitators and Co-Facilitators Must Be Available For the Following:
-Facilitator Training: Tuesday, June 14, 9am - 4pm
-Dates: July 8, July 15, July 22 July 29, August 5 and August 12
-Time: Full Day: 8am – 4:30pm or Half Day: 8:00 am – 12:00 PM / 12:30 pm – 4:30 PM

Please confirm your interest in volunteering as a facilitator to Rachel Goldsmith at rgoldsmith@pyninc.org.

Summer Intern Orientation

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:04:06 GMT

The Summer Intern Orientation is a training event for the WorkReady Philadelphia Summer Internship program. The orientation will be filled with information and activities that help youth prepare for work and better develop the skills that promote workplace success. This two-day event will take at Thomas Jefferson University.

WorkReady Summer Internships provide Philadelphia high school students with paid workplace experiences at area businesses for six weeks during the summer. These internships give young people a taste of the working world, exposure to career opportunities, and an understanding of how school is connected to economic success.

Volunteer criteria:
•Availability on
-Monday, June 20 from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Training session
-Thursday, June 23 and/or Tuesday, June 28 9:00 am-11: 00 am and/or 1:30pm – 3:30 pm
-A willingness to train aspiring future professionals

Please confirm interest in volunteering to Rachel Goldsmith at rgoldsmith@pyninc.org

Volunteer with Team McGraw

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:41:13 GMT

Come out and volunteer with Team McGraw to help support the Tug McGraw Foundation in its mission to improve quality of life for those with neurological disorders such as brain tumors, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Team McGraw will have runners at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on May 1st and the ING Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon on September 18th. Come cheer, work a water stop, take photos and more! Contact genvieve@tugmcgraw.org for more info today!

Stand up for what is right - WALK Against Hate

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:15:51 GMT

The WALK Against Hate is a fun and meaningful way for families, students, businesses and individuals from various backgrounds to embrace diversity in their own lives.

People around the world, even people in our neighborhood, are suffering from the injustices of prejudice. The struggle to protect civil rights has made great progress in the last few decades, but we are not finished yet. We all must continue fighting to reduce prejudice and bigotry.

May 15, 2011 2 - 5PM

Martin Luther King Drive
(Adjacent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art)

10 for adults, $5 for children & students

About The Anti-Defamation League:
Established more than 50 years ago, the Eastern PA/DE Office continues to carry out ADL's mission "to fight anti-Semitism…and to seek fair treatment for all citizens alike." Located in Center City Philadelphia, the office serves Pennsylvania from the eastern border to State College and the state of Delaware.

Telethon on Monday at WHYY

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:25:55 GMT

Please volunteer part of your day if you have time. from 2:30- 8:00 p.m there will be a telethon. Contact Jessica@philyrock.org to sign up to volunteer. Dinner will be served.

Rock to the Future is a new after school program in Philadelphia that teaches students to perform musical instruments in a band.

Thanks in advance!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:38:46 GMT

The Greater Delaware Valley Chapter is in need of help! Please consider one of the volunteer opportunities below. We offer training, support and the opportunity to help those impacted by multiple sclerosis. Please call 1-800-548-4611 or email Karen Mariner at Karen.Mariner@pae.nmss.org today to learn more.

Incontinence Supply Program Volunteer
Volunteer help is needed in coordinating chapter’s incontinence supply service. Duties include screening client’s applications, completing service authorizations and administrative duties related to service. Volunteers needed in office 1-2 days per week.

Transportation Volunteer
Volunteer needed to help coordinate chapter’s transportation service. Duties include setting up transport rides for clients needing to see their neurologists and general administrative paper work and computer documentation. Computer skills required. Volunteers needed in-office 2-3 days per week. This could be a shared position with numerous volunteers.

Home Modifications Volunteer
2-4 volunteer positions available. 2 needed in PA and 2 needed in NJ. This is a position that can be done at home, but a computer with internet access will be needed. Duties include helping the chapter identify home modification resources that could help an individual pay for their modifications and researching state and local permit requirements for building.

Services Data Collection Volunteer
Volunteer help is needed to collect and collate important services data. Volunteer will help collect outcome measurement data on individual services and help the staff compile demographic data for service s. This is a job that could be done from home or in the office. 2 volunteers are needed.

Services Administrative Volunteer
Volunteer needed to help the department with copying, filing and faxing. Volunteer will also help the department in moving towards full electronic client files by 2012. This position needs to be in the office and is needed at least 1 day per week.

Community Services Investigator
Multiple volunteers needed to identify new community resources for chapter’s service provider referral database and to identify new resources. All work can be done from home. Computer skills needed.

Services Project Developer Volunteer
Volunteer needed to help vice-president develop and deliver time limited projects. Volunteer needs to be organized and have some project management experience. Position is needed at least 1-2 days per week and work can be done from home, or in the office.

Advocacy County Captain
Volunteers needed to serve as county captains for the following counties: Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Gloucester and Atlantic counties. The County Captain is responsible for identifying local advocacy issues to be addressed, grow action network, organize county response team to be able to visit with legislators and help weave advocacy into walk sites. Volunteer can work from home. Intensive position, but could also be shared with two people to lessen the workload.

Qube Global Software Celebrates World FM Day

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:47:43 GMT

Save June 24th to do
something EXTRAORDINARY
for World FM Day 2010

* If you are a natural organizer; Join us at Self Help and Resource Exchange in Philadelphia

SHARE is a program where the community can purchase food at a discount price in exchange for sweat equity. Tasks of the day include cataloguing supplies, labeling products, clean up and warehouse organization.

REGISTER now
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
or
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

OR

* If you like getting your hands dirty; Come to the New Kensington CDC

NKCDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of parks and neighborhoods to improve the quality of life. Tasks of the day include cleaning parks, repairing equipment, or painting.

REGISTER now
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(morning coffee/afternoon lunch)

SHARE
2901 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129 New Kensington CDC
Hagert Street Playground
Coral & Hagert Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Delaware Valley Entrepreneur Gives Back

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:42:46 GMT

Greater Philadelphia Chamber Board Member Joins Community Volunteers
To Raise Money for Victims of Child Abuse

Help raise stroke awareness with DVSC

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:16:13 GMT

Delaware Valley Stroke Council, the stroke authority in the region, has headquarters in Center City Philadelphia. We have a number of volunteer opportunities available for individuals interested in helping to raise stroke awareness in the community. Please contact Lisa at 215-772-9040 to learn how you can help make a difference. Stroke is currently the third leading cause of death in this country and the number one cause of adult disability. Visit www.phillystroke.org