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Greater Philadelphia Area Volunteer
Links and Area Directories
West Philadelphia Community Links
National and International Volunteering
College/University Volunteering Projects
& Assistance
Virtual Volunteering Projects
Community Development Links
Community Arts Link
Education Links
Homelessness Links
Families and Children Links
Environmental Links
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Idealist:
http://www.idealist.org
Idealist.Org and Action Without Borders connects people,
organizations and resources to help build a world where all
people can live free and dignified lives.
SERVEnet
http://www.servenet.org/
Through SERVEnet, users can enter their zip code, city,
state, skills, interests, and availability and be matched
with organizations needing help. SERVEnet is also a place
to search for calendar events, job openings, service news,
recommended books, and best practices. YSA ' s commitment
to America ' s Promise is to have volunteer opportunities
on SERVEnet for every zip code in America .
Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
VolunteerMatch is the nonprofit, online service that helps
interested volunteers get involved with community service
organizations throughout the United States . Volunteers enter
their ZIP code on the VolunteerMatch web site to quickly find
local volunteer opportunities matching individual interests
and schedules. This simple, effective service has already
generated hundreds of thousands of volunteer referrals nationwide.
Make a Difference
http://www.makeadifference.org
USDA Student Employment Program
http://www.usda.gov/da/employ/99InternWeb3.htm#Student
Volunteer
Greater Philadelphia Area Volunteer Links and Area Directories
Philadelphia Cares
http://www.philacares.com/
"Philadelphia Cares mobilizes people to address the
critical social, educational, and environmental needs in the
greater Philadelphia region through volunteer action."
Volunteer Way
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/volunteerway/volunteer/
Volunteer Way's goal is to connect people with meaningful
volunteer opportunities quickly and efficiently, and to increase
volunteerism in the region. This "virtual volunteer center"
will help community-based organizations recruit volunteers
and offers reporting and tracking functions to support corporate
volunteer programs.
Philadelphia Association of Community
Development Corporations
http://www.pacdc.org/apps/director.html
PACDC has compiled a database of all known Community Based
Organizations in Philadelphia (now over 500), from neighborhood
organizations that are active in physical development projects
such as housing and commercial development to groups that
organize activities such as cultural events, town watches,
and block parties. We provide contact information for all
organizations listed, and for PACDC Members, we provide some
more detailed information about organizational programs and
the areas they serve.
PhillyActivist - Philadelphia Progressive Directory
http://www.users.voicenet.com/~leonobol/PhilActDir.html
Your Resource for Who, What, and Where Progressive Action
is Happening
in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley - A Resource for Activists
West Philadelphia Community Links
Spiral Q Puppet Theater
http://www.spiralq.org/
Seeks to mobilize communities, empower marginalized people
and illuminate the victories, frustrations and possibilities
of living in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and similar
urban settings through the construction of full-scale giant
puppet parades, toy theater and neighborhood pageantry.
Nonviolence.org
http://www.nonviolence.org/index.php
Featuring the best writing and analysis from a nonviolent
viewpoint.
University City Philadelphia
http://www.universitycitydistrict.org/
University City District (UCD) was established in 1997
to improve the quality of life of this 2.2 square mile area
of West Philadelphia . An independent, not-for-profit organization,
UCD builds effective partnerships to maintain a clean and
safe environment and to promote, plan, and advocate for University
City ' s diverse, urban community.
West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
http://www.u-city.com/wpca/aboutwpca.html
WPCA was formed to stimulate community participation in
the arts by cultivating an interest in, understanding of and
appreciation for the arts in the greater Philadelphia region.
West Philadelphia data
http://westphillydata.library.upenn.edu/infor_HomeFSet.shtm
Histories of West Philadelphia
http://www.penn-partners.org/wp/plan/part3-2.html
http://uchs.net/Rosenthal/rosenthaltofc.html
www.upenn.edu/gazette/1197/philly3.html
http://www.archives.upenn.edu/histy/features/upwphil/upwphil.html
http://www.archives.upenn.edu/histy/features/alum/99_3.html
West Philadelphia Community Resources
www.ucnet.com/close@hand/index.htm
www.ntr.net/~reddin/pgsum.html
www.libertynet.org/nol/Neighborhoods-Phila/West/west.html
West Philadelphia on the Web
http://www.ntr.net/~reddin/
West Philadelphia Neighborhood Profile
http://www.libertynet.org/nol/nbrhood/d/
WestPhila.net
http://www.westphila.net/
Van Pelt Library holdings on West Philadelphia
http://www.library.upenn.edu/vanpelt/guides/philahist.html#Basic
National and International Volunteering
Action Without Borders
http://www.idealist.org
Amizade
http://www.amizade.org
Amizade collaborates with existing community-based organizations
to develop projects which are both beneficial to the community
and enjoyable to the volunteers. Volunteers do not need to
have any special skills. They just need a willingness to help.
VIA – Asia/US Public Service and Educational
Exchange Programs
http://www.volasia.org/
VIA is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian organization
dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States
and Asia . Since 1963, its Volunteer Programs in Asia have
provided young Americans with an opportunity to work and live
within an Asia culture while meeting the needs of Asian host
institutions.
People Link
http://www.people-link.org/
This is the home of People Link, the Internet ' s politically
progressive web hosting and design services provider and the
largest international on-line organization of progressive
activists.
EMPOWER WEB
http://www.sftoday.com/empower.htm
EMPOWERWEB was created by Streetcats
Foundation in 1994 as a prime resource on the ' Net for non-profit
groups, those who work with (or would like to work with) non-profit
groups, and those looking to volunteer with or find out about
some of the more progressive resources in America .
Global Service Corps
http://www.globalservicecorpslorg/Main%20Pages/home/html
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
http://www.ifrc.org/helpnow/
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies is the world ' s largest humanitarian organization,
providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality,
race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Peace Brigades International
http://www.peacebrigades.org/
Peace
Brigades International (PBI) is a non-governmental organization
(NGO) which protects human rights and promotes nonviolent
transformation of conflicts.
Corporation for National and Community Service
http://www.cns.gov/
The Corporation's mission is to provide opportunities
for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service
that addresses the nation's educational, public safety, environmental,
and other human needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results
and to encourage all Americans to engage in such service.
In doing so, the Corporation will foster civic responsibility,
strengthen the ties that bind us together as a people, and
provide educational opportunity for those who make a substantial
commitment to service.
Volunteers for Peace
http://www.vfp.org
VFP (Volunteers for Peace) promotes International Voluntary
Service as an effective means of intercultural education and
community service. We provide programs where people from diverse
backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence
and environmental decay facing our planet. Workcamps are truly
the microcosm of a world where nations join together giving
priority to improving life for humanity. They are a practical
way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating
in a workcamp, you'll help sow the seeds of peace.
College/University Volunteering Projects & Assistance
Break Away: the Alternative Break Collection
http://www.alternativebreaks.org
COOL (Campus Outreach Opportunity League)
http://www.COOL2SERVE.org
For over 20 years, COOL has worked to educate, mobilize
and connect college students and their campuses to strengthen
their communities through service, activism, and civic engagement.
Do Something
http://www.dosomething.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who
know they can make a difference in their communities and take
action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something,
young people are asked what they want to do to make things
better and then given the resources and support to bring their
unique vision to life.
The Service Station
http://www.servicestation.org
Virtual Volunteer Project
http://www.serviceleader.org/vv/
Check out this site to see if you would like to be part of
the largest virtual volunteering project in the US .
The Hunger Site at the U.N.
http://www.thehungersite.com/index.html
Corporations contribute to world relief of hunger by placing
ads on this website. By clicking on you raise money without
having to make a donation yourself.
Project Management Institute
http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/pp_researchwhyvolunteer.asp
Cat/Canine Assistance Referral & Ed
http://www.care4pets.org/volunteer.html
Project Guttenberg
http://promo.net/pg/volunteer.html
The Project Gutenberg Philosophy is to make information, books
and other materials available to the general public in forms
a vast majority of the computers, programs and people can
easily read, use, quote, and search.
Pre Application
http://www.said-2000.com
Investigations on internet crime, fraud, scam, hackers, crackers,
police volunteers, assistance in arresting stalkers, arbitration
between criminal and victim, protecting women and children
from virtual predators.
KIDPROJ
http://www.kidlink.org
Curriculum Ideas - National Curriculum Standards -Kidproj
Team Volunteer
WebActive
http://www.webactive.com/webactive/directory/topic-index.html
WebActive is a site designed to offer progressive activists
an up-to-date resource on the World Wide Web to find other
organizations and individuals with similar values and interests.
Internet Non-Profit Center
http://www.nonprofits.org/
The Internet Nonprofit Center publishes the “ Nonprofit
FAQ ”, a resource of information provided by participants
in many online discussions about nonprofits and their work.
United States Internet Geneological Society - USIGS
http://www.usigs.org
Germantown Settlement: Building
A Better Community
http://www.germantown.org/
To enhance the quality of life for the more than 195,000
low-to-moderate income residents living within the Greater
Germantown community.
Mt. Airy USAhttp://www.mtairyusa.org/
The site provides residents and area businesses with community
development that is responsive to local needs.
The Reinvestment Fund
http://www.trfund.com/index3.htm
The Reinvestment Fund builds wealth and opportunity for
low-wealth communities and low- and moderate-income individuals
through the promotion of socially and environmentally responsible
development.
Southwest Community Development Corporation
http://www.pacdc.org/cgi-bin/board.cgi?SWCDC
Southwest CDC improves the quality of life in Southwest
Philadelphia through economic development and its support
services.
The Eastern Philadelphia Organizing Project
http://www.epopleaders.org/|
EPOP establishes itself as a positive force to bring about
change in the community. We are working for safer streets,
improved city services, greater education opportunities for
young people and adults and public and private reinvestment
in our neighborhoods.
Point Breeze Performing Arts Center
http://www.pbpac.org/
The mission of the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center
is to use the performing arts as a social action strategy
that cultivates talent and revitalizes communities.
Scribe Video Center
http://www.scribe.org/
A place where people could work together and gain skills
in media making. Scribe Video Center seeks to explore, develop
and advance the use of video as an artistic medium and as
a tool for progressive social change. "Scribe" is
a metaphor for the use of video as a modern medium to record
significant contemporary concerns and events.
The Village of Arts and Humanities
http://www.villagearts.org/m_about_us.html
The Village of Arts and Humanities is a community-based
arts, education, and neighborhood development organization
located in inner city North Philadelphia . Through arts-based
programs and activities, we work with residents to reclaim
abandoned space and rebuild a sense of hope and possibility
in their neighborhoods.
Spiral Q Puppet Theater
http://www.spiralq.org/
Seeks to mobilize communities, empower marginalized people
and illuminate the victories, frustrations and possibilities
of living in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and similar
urban settings through the construction of full-scale giant
puppet parades, toy theater and neighborhood pageantry.
The Mayor's Commission on Literacy
http://www.philaliteracy.org/
The MCOL was established to ensure that quality education
is available to equip all adults in Philadelphia with the
literacy skills necessary for the workforce, parenting, and
community life.
Project H.O.M.E.
http://www.projecthome.net/index.html
The mission of the Project H.O.M.E. community is to empower
persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to
address structural causes of poverty, and to enable all of
us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members
of the broader society.
Volunteer For Our Children
http://www.child.net/volunteer.htm
This site is designed to help our kids---to prevent and
stop children in poverty, youth violence, child abuse, illiteracy,
teen suicide, domestic violence and all the other ills in
American society that are being inflicted on our children
in alarming proportions.
Families USA
www.famiie\sa.org
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization
dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care
for all Americans.
Children Now
http://www.childrennow.org/
Children Now is a research and action organization dedicated
to assuring that children grow up in economically secure families,
where parents can go to work confident that their children
are supported by quality health coverage, a positive media
environment, a good early education, and safe, enriching activities
to do after school.
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/
This foundation is designed to establish literacy as a
value in every American family, by helping every family in
the nation understand that the home is the child's first school,
that the parent is the child's first teacher, and that reading
is the child's first subject and to break the intergenerational
cycle of illiteracy, by supporting the development of family
literacy programs where parents and children can learn and
read together.
Amigo de las Americas
http://www.amigoslink.org/
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) creates opportunities
for young people to excel in leadership roles promoting public
health, education and community development.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ' s mission is, working
with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife,
and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of
the American people.
Greenpeace
http://archive.greenpeace.org/information.shtml
Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organization
which uses nonviolent, creative confrontation to expose global
environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are
essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace ' s goal
is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all
its diversity.
