American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Phone: 215-299-4068
E-mail: volunteer@redcross-philly.org
Website: http://www.redcross-philly.org
Address: 23 rd & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103
Mission : The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement. The American Red Cross will save more lives by always being there in better, faster, and more innovative ways than ever before by mobilizing the power of our community.
Opps: Volunteer opportunities may include: accounting, disaster/emergency services, financial development, health and safety training, human resources, international services, management, public relations, strategy, and youth services.
American Red Cross, Penn-Jersey Region
Phone: 215-451-4229
E-mail: wvara@pleasegiveblood.org
Website: http://www.pleasegiveblood.org
Address: 7 th & Spring Garden Streets
Philadelphia , PA 19123
Mission : To fulfill the needs of the American people and provide the safest, most reliable and cost-effective blood, plasma and tissue services through voluntary donations.
Opps:
1. Blood Services Volunteer (assisting at donor center or
on bloodmobiles)
2. Transportation Specialists (drivers)
3. Administrative Support
Catholic Social Services
Phone: 215-854-7072
Email: cssvolunteers@chs-adphila.org
Website: http://www.chs-phl.org
Address: 227 North 18th Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103
Mission : Multi-purpose social service agency providing counseling, case management, material assistance (including shelter and emergency food and clothing), and volunteer placement services to all persons regardless of age, race and religion. Special holiday opportunities available, including serving meals to homeless, "adopting-a-family" for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and donating non-perishable food, baby items, and personal care items for those in need.
Opps: Opportunities include: working in homeless facilities, food cupboard, friendly visiting, clerical assistance and Crisis Pregnancy Hotline.
People's Emergency Center
Phone: 215-382-7522, ext. 314
E-mail: smartin@pec-cares.org
Website: http://www.pec-cares.org
Address: 3902 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : People's Emergency Center (PEC) is a community of concerned citizens with a shared belief in the equality, dignity, and worth of every person. We recognize homelessness and poverty as systematic issues that require community responses. Therefore, we are committed to advocating for social change and we invite members of the community at large to participate both in the policymaking and the operation of our agency as well as in the larger task of promoting social and economic justice.
Opps:
1. Childcare Assistants
2. Organize a drive to help homeless families
3. Food Cupboard Assistant
4. Holiday Toy and Gift Drive
Red Cross House
Phone: 215-299-4068
E-mail: volunteer@redcross-philly.org
Website: http://www.redcross-philly.org/services/emergencyservices/rc_house.asp
Address: 4000 Powelton Avenue
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : Red Cross House will help us rebuild the lives of disaster victims. For the first time, area residents who suffer a disaster will receive a full range of supportive services under one roof. The facility contains suite-living arrangements, designed to keep families together as they work towards returning to their normal lives. Red Cross House is the first disaster relief facility of its kind, and a unique community asset for the people of Greater Philadelphia.
Opps: Contact for volunteer opportunities.
Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia
Phone: 215-387-8406
E-mail: prmh@philarmh.org
Website: http://www.philarmh.org
Address: 3921-3925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission: A commitment by caring people to provide an affordable home-away-from-home and support services that offer compassion, hospitality and a setting where other families, volunteers and staff can support families of ill or injured children receiving medical treatment in nearby hospitals.
Opps: Contact for volunteer opportunities.
The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia
Phone: 215-787-2960
E-mail: N/A
Website: http://www.salvationarmyphiladelphia.org
Address: 701 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia , PA 19123
Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Opps:
1. Sort toys for needy families
2. Tutor
3. Serve meals at shelters
4. Christmas kettle
