Abramson Cancer Center of the University
of Pennsylvania
Phone: 215-662-4877
E-mail: sandy.blackburn@uphs.upenn.edu
Website: http://www.penncancer.com
Address: 2005 Penn Tower
34 th and Spruce Street
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : The Cancer Center 's mission is achieved through
the following objectives
Development and support of cancer-focused Research Programs
that are interdisciplinary and interdepartmental in nature
Expansion and integration of cancer-related patient services
and interdisciplinary clinical programs
Development and support of interdepartmental educational programs
for physicians,
scientists, students, nurses, and others
Recruitment and support of new faculty with a commitment to
cancer research
Facilitation of investigator collaboration within and among
Research Programs
Development and management of Shared Resources
Acquisition and allocation of laboratory space for active
cancer researchers
Opps:
Ambulatory Services Assistant
Boutique Assistant
Clerical Assistant
Data Base Assistant – Cancer Research Study
Patient Education Assistant
Peer Support: Person to Person Program
Quilting
Sewing and Knitting
Alzheimer's Association
Phone: 215-561-2919
E-mail: danita.vetter@alz.org
Website: http://www.alz-delawarevalley.org
Address: 100 N. 17 th Street , 2 nd Floor
Philadelphia , PA 19103
Mission : The Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter
is the local chapter of
the National Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association.
We are an alliance
of family members and professionals dedicated to helping people
with Alzheimer's disease
and their families through education
, advocacy
, and support
. Our goal is to provide
leadership and to enhance care and support services for individuals
with dementia and
their families, while supporting the elimination of Alzheimer's
disease through the
advancement of research
.
Opps:
1. Advisory Committees
2. Advocate
3. Caregiver Education Specialist
4. Health Fair Representative
5. Helpline Specialist
6. Memory Walk Fundraisers
7. Office Assistant
8. Public Relations Coordinator
9. Resource Coordinator
10. Speaker's Bureau
11. Support Group Facilitators
American Cancer Society
Phone: 610-692-0677
E-mail: debbie.gaynor@cancer.org
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Address: 1626 Locust Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103
Mission : The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based
voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer
as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives,
and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education,
advocacy, and service.
Opps: Volunteer opportunities may include: Clerical support, typist, data entry, marketing, fundraising, answering telephones, assist with special events, patient transportation, help with mailings, advocacy.
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
Children & Youth Services Division of
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Phone: 215-763-8870
E-mail: N/A
Website: http://www.congreso.net
Address: 216 W. Somerset Street
Philadelphia , PA 19133
Mission : Congreso's mission is to provide leadership in the development and operation of social, education, economic, and health care services and resources that meet the need of Philadelphia 's Puerto Rican and Latino community. All of Congreso's programs, services, and advocacy efforts are dedicated to empowering members of our community to confront and overcome the myriad of problems facing them, and to reclaim the futures for their families and their children.
Opps: Teenagers Reaching Out to Other Peers (TROOP)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Phone: 215-590-1000
E-mail: schlosser@email.chop.edu
Website: http://www.chop.edu
Address: 34 th & Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia , the oldest
hospital in the United States dedicated exclusively to pediatrics,
strives to be the world leader in the advancement of healthcare
for children by integrating excellent patient care, innovative
research and quality professional education into all of its
programs. Directly or in partnership with others, the Hospital
seeks for provide accessible, fiscally responsible, comprehensive,
innovative, high-quality medical and surgical care to children
in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and other states and
countries.
Opps: Contact CHOP for volunteer opportunities.
Choice
Phone: 215-895-3355
E-mail: info@choice-phila.org
Website: http://www.choice-phila.org
Address: Philadelphia , PA
Mission: CHOICE, founded in 1971, serves as a clearinghouse of reproductive and sexual health information, including family planning, pregnancy options and disease transmission/prevention. CHOICE provides referrals, counseling, education and advocacy to more than 50,000 people annually, the majority of them teens and low income women of color with children who are not well served by traditional institutions. CHOICE also helps families obtain free or low cost health care and insurance for their eligible children. Most of CHOICE's services are delivered over confidential, bilingual (Spanish/English) telephone hotlines staffed by trained, professional counselors. All hotline services are free and accessible to the deaf and hearing impaired.
Opps: Call for a list of current volunteer opportunities.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Phone: 610-325-6001
E-mail: del-valley@cff.org
Website: http://www.cff.org/delawarevalley.htm
Address: 2004 Sproul Road
Broomall , PA 19008
Mission : The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
Opps:
1. Fundraising
2. Participate in an event
3. Serve on a committee
4. Volunteer on Event Day
Golden Slipper Uptown Home
Phone: 215-722-2300, ext. 3045
E-mail: N/A
Website: http://www.gsuh.org
Address: 7800 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia , PA 19152
Mission : Our Mission is to serve and enhance the quality of life for all residents. We offer short- and long-term rehabilitation and nursing care to 240 residents in a compassionate environment with tradition, caring, and love. As a Jewish organization, religion and culture are interwoven into our mission to provide the highest quality of care. We offer a pastoral program that features a full-time, Board-certified rabbi to counsel and serve residents. Shabbat and weekday services, led by the Home's rabbi, are observed in the beautiful stained glass chapel. Kosher food is prepared under rabbinical supervision offering nutritionally balanced, traditional foods.
Opps:
1. Russian-language visitor
2. Shabbat services escort
3. Birthday club
4. Choir leader or assistant
5. Men's recreation leader – poker, blackjack, sports trivia
6. Book club facilitator
7. Morning coffee-chat volunteer
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Phone: 215-222-2566
E-mail: admin@hmsschool.org
Website: http://www.hmsschool.org
Address: 4400 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : The mission of HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy is to educate, nurture, and care for children and youth with motor impairments who may also have other disabilities resulting from brain injury with the goal of assisting each individual in achieving his or her maximum potential. HMS School aims to facilitate independence and improve the quality of life for its students in a safe and secure environment so they can lead fulfilling, stimulating lives in their present and future environments.
Opps: Contact for volunteer opportunities.
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Phone: 215-662-2576
E-mail: volunteerservices@uphs.upenn.edu
Website: http://pennhealth.com/hup/vi_files/volunteer/college.html
Address: 3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : Creating the future of medicine through patient care and service excellence, educational pre-eminence, new knowledge and innovation, and national and international leadership.
Opps: Contact for volunteer opportunities.
Mazzoni Center
Phone: 215-563-0652, ext. 222
E-mail: info@mazzonicenter.org
Website: http://www.mazzonicenter.org
Address: 1201 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia , PA 19107
Mission : Mazzoni Center , located in Center City Philadelphia, provides competent and non-judgmental primary medical, mental health and education services to the region's historically underserved sexual minority and HIV-affected communities.
Opps:
1. Reception
2. Food bank
3. Special events
4. Street outreach
Planned Parenthood
Phone: 215-351-5513
E-mail: volunteer@ppsp.org
Website: http://www.ppsp.org
Address: 1144 Locust Street
Philadelphia , PA 19107
Mission : Our mission is to protect and enhance reproductive freedom, to increase access to reproductive health care services and information, and to promote sexual health.
Opps:
1. Health center aide
2. Escort (security during protests outside center)
3. Letter writing group
4. Fundraising
5. Special event planning
6. Administrative aide
Presbyterian Hospital – see University of Pennsylvania Medical Center - Presbyterian
Ralston House
Phone: 215-386-2984
E-mail: N/A
Website: N/A
Address: 3615 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : The Ralston House is a nursing home that provides
skilled and intermediate care to an elderly and disabled population,
specializing in the care of people over the age of 65.
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 SafeGuards Project at The LGBT Health Resource
Center
Phone: 215-496-9560
E-mail: N/A
Website: http://www.safeguards.org/index.asp
Address: 1211 Chestnut Street , 8 th Floor
Philadelphia , PA 19107
Mission : The mission of The SafeGuards Project & The LGBT Health Resource Center is to enhance the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities. We seek to advance the knowledge of health issues affecting these communities and to develop programs that promote healthy change on an individual, group, and institutional level. We accomplish this through community-based participatory research, collaborative programs, and advocacy.
Opps:
1. Healthcare professionals
2. Daytime office help
3. Computer assistance and data entry
4. Special event planning
5. Community outreach
6. Small group facilitation
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center – Presbyterian
Phone: 215-662-8000
E-mail: N/A
Website: http://www.pennhealth.com/presby
Address: 39 th Street between Market and Filbert Streets
Philadelphia , PA 19104
Mission : Presbyterian is committed to providing extraordinary community healthcare to the Philadelphia region, while supporting Penn Medicine excellence through education and research.
Opps: Contact the Public Relations Department to inquire about volunteer positions.
The Wellness Community of Philadelphia
Phone: 215-879-7733
E-mail: skaufman@twcp.org
Website: http://www.twcp.org
Address: The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland
Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
Philadelphia , PA 19131
Mission : The mission of The Wellness Community of Philadelphia is to help people with cancer and their loved ones enhance health and well-being by providing a professional program of emotional support, education and hope. The Wellness Community's programs are based on the belief that people with cancer who participate in their fight for recovery along with their healthcare teams have been known to improve the quality of their lives and may enhance their chance of recovery.
Opps: Contact for volunteer opportunities.
William Way – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
& Transgender Community
Phone: 215-732-2220
E-mail: wwccprog@waygay.org
Website: http://www.waygay.org
Address: 1315 Spruce Street
Philadelphia , PA 19107
Mission: To encourage, support, and advocate, within and beyond
the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, a
positive sense of self-acceptance and appreciation of these
communities and their diversity; To provide and encourage
education within and beyond these communities about gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender culture, history and contributions
to society at large and; To promote mental and physical health
and well-being for sexual and gender minorities.
Wissahickon Hospice of UPHS
Phone: 1-800-700-8807
E-mail: hospice@uphs.upenn.edu
Website: http://www.pennhealth.com/homecare/hospice.html
Address: One Presidential Blvd., Suite 125
Bala Cynwyd , PA 19004
Mission : We provide care for terminally ill patients, bereavement counseling, chaplain services, as well as equipment to serve many patients' needs.
Opps:
1. Patient and family support
2. Community information and outreach
3. Office work
4. Beauticians/barbers
5. Musicians
6. Massage therapists
7. Interpreters
