ArtWell
About: Uses art to help youth build emotional resilience and leadership.
Volunteer Vibe: Facilitate workshops or prep materials. Trauma-informed training a plus.
Arts EducationEventsOutreach
Bridge of Hope
About: Walks alongside single mothers facing homelessness, helping them secure housing and stability.
Volunteer Vibe: Join a support network team or provide logistics help for events and fundraising.
Faith-BasedEventsHousing
Ceiba
About: Advances economic inclusion for Philly’s Latino community through service and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Use your skills to aid families with housing, taxes, and immigration; Spanish helps.
EventsImmigrationOutreach
Chosen 300 Ministries
About: Provides meals and services to homeless individuals across multiple Philly sites.
Volunteer Vibe: Serve meals, help with cleanup, or support donation drives. Fast-paced and heartfelt.
Faith-BasedMeal ServiceMeal Delivery
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
About: Comprehensive services in education, health, and workforce for Latino communities.
Volunteer Vibe: Bilingual helpers for events, intake, and tutoring.
ImmigrationCommunityOutreach
Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia)
About: Serving North Philly with diverse hospital services and volunteer opportunities across units.
Volunteer Vibe: Help at info desks, on patient floors, or in the gift shop. Great for aspiring healthcare workers.
Healthcare OrgAdministrativeMedical Transport
Esperanza Arts Center
About: Strengthens Latino communities through education, economic mobility, and arts.
Volunteer Vibe: Community event helpers, tutors, and outreach ambassadors.
ImmigrationCultural ArtsLearning
Free Migration Project
About: Provides legal and organizing support for immigrants facing deportation.
Volunteer Vibe: Support cases, research, or translation. Legal background a plus but not required.
ImmigrationPolicyPublic Interest
Gift of Life Donor Program
About: Promotes organ and tissue donation awareness through events and education.
Volunteer Vibe: Volunteer at awareness events, tabling, or support the transplant family house.
Meal ServiceGroupsWellness
Gift of Life Howie's House
About: A home‑away‑from‑home for transplant patients and families.
Volunteer Vibe: Meal teams, house helpers, and welcoming hosts.
Healthcare OrgCommunityWellness
Gift of Life International, Inc.
About: Expands access to lifesaving pediatric heart care globally.
Volunteer Vibe: Global health advocates—events, outreach, and fundraising.
Healthcare OrgPublic HealthWellness
Girls Rock Philly
About: Music and empowerment programs for girls, trans, and nonbinary youth.
Volunteer Vibe: Be a band coach, help with gear, or run camp workshops. Must love loud joy.
PerformanceEventsYouth Programs
Green Street Rescue
About: Rescues and rehomes Philly’s street cats.
Volunteer Vibe: Fosters, trappers, transporters, and adoption day helpers.
Animal ShelterNeighborhoodAnimal Welfare
Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue
About: Foster-based rescue placing South Jersey dogs & cats from regional shelters into homes.
Volunteer Vibe: Foster support, transport, or adoption help—flexible roles for mobile folks.
Animal ShelterAdministrativeEvents
InLiquid
About: Nonprofit supporting local artists through exhibitions and events in Kensington.
Volunteer Vibe: Gallery setup, art transport, and social media help welcome. Very DIY energy.
EventsAdministrativeMuseums
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
About: A Philly public high school with strong arts programs, open to volunteer artists and tutors.
Volunteer Vibe: Mentor students, help with performances or support classroom teaching.
Youth ProgramsArts EducationTutoring
Kensington Voice
About: Community newsroom amplifying Kensington residents’ stories.
Volunteer Vibe: Help write, edit, or distribute stories. Strong creative + editorial vibes.
EventsYouth ProgramsCultural
MANNA
About: Prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to people with serious illnesses.
Volunteer Vibe: Chop veggies or pack meals in a fast-paced kitchen with high-impact purpose.
GroupsMeal ServiceMeal Delivery
Maternity Care Coalition
About: Empowers families through early childhood support, doula care, and maternal health services.
Volunteer Vibe: Help at events, assemble baby kits, or volunteer in community programs.
EventsPublic HealthPolicy
Mural Arts Philadelphia
About: The nation’s largest public art program, transforming spaces with community-led murals.
Volunteer Vibe: Paint, prep, or support events — no art degree required. Just creativity and community spirit.
Public ArtEventsNeighborhood
Pennsylvania SPCA
About: City shelter & cruelty investigations; adoptions and veterinary care.
Volunteer Vibe: Help in nearly every way. Walking dogs, socializing cats, or assisting in vet care with training.
Animal ShelterGroupsNeighborhood
People's Paper Co-Op
About: Women in reentry use art and activism to reshape the narrative.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with exhibits, events, or paper-making workshops. Creative and collaborative.
Reentry SupportPublic ArtStreet Outreach
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
About: Supports older Philadelphians with services that promote independence and dignity.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with meal delivery, information lines, or senior center activities.
SeniorsMeal DeliveryAdministrative
Philadelphia Museum of Art
About: Iconic art museum with world-class exhibitions and community engagement.
Volunteer Vibe: Be a gallery guide, info desk helper, or event assistant. Great for people who love art and crowds.
MuseumsAdministrativeSkills
Philly Peace Park (North Philly)
About: A community-built park turning vacant land into a space for peace, food, and youth development.
Volunteer Vibe: Tend gardens, help run youth events, or support community building projects.
GardeningSTEMYouth Programs
Prevention Point Philadelphia
About: Pioneering harm‑reduction: syringe services, food, and medical support.
Volunteer Vibe: Help serve meals, pack supplies, or support healthcare access with compassion and discretion.
CleanupsRecurringStreet Outreach
Project HOME
About: Provides housing, food, education, and healthcare to break the cycle of homelessness.
Volunteer Vibe: Support shelters or community programs across the city; long-term roles encouraged.
Meal ServiceStreet OutreachTutoring
Revolution Recovery x Trash Academy
About: Not your typical food org—they support meal sharing and anti-waste through recovery events.
Volunteer Vibe: Sling rescued grub, talk trash (literally), and fight food waste in style.
RecyclingEventsEducation
Riverfront North Partnership
About: Reconnecting neighborhoods to nature with riverfront trails, parks, and community programs.
Volunteer Vibe: Trail stewards, cleanup crews, and event helpers needed. Awesome for anyone who loves parks, paths, and community pride.
ConservationGroupsOutdoor
Rock to the Future
About: Empowers Philly youth through music education, mentorship, and live performance opportunities.
Volunteer Vibe: Ideal for music-minded mentors ready to inspire the next generation of performers.
PerformanceYouth ProgramsCultural Arts
Savage Sisters Recovery
About: Philly-based harm reduction and recovery nonprofit offering street outreach and sober housing.
Volunteer Vibe: Join outreach crews, pack hygiene kits, and assist events in the field.
Street OutreachHousingMeal Delivery
Science Leadership Academy
About: High school mentoring and project coaching for STEM-oriented youth.
Volunteer Vibe: Critique projects, guide research skills, or host career talks. Structured and ongoing.
Meal DeliverySTEMYouth Programs
Shriners Hospital for Children
About: Provides specialized pediatric care regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
Volunteer Vibe: Brighten a child’s day with art, play, or support during hospital stays.
Healthcare OrgDisability SupportFlexible
SpArc Philadelphia
About: Empowers adults with disabilities through day programs, job training, and the arts.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist with enrichment activities, outings, or workshops. Creativity welcome!
GroupsEventsDisability Support
St. Francis Inn
About: A Franciscan hospitality ministry serving meals to those facing hunger and homelessness.
Volunteer Vibe: Work the kitchen, serve with kindness, or wash dishes. Always needed, always appreciated.
Faith-BasedMeal ServiceGroups
Street Tails Animal Rescue
About: Focuses on the most vulnerable dogs and cats, including those with medical needs.
Volunteer Vibe: Walk dogs, clean kennels, or just get slobbered on by a pup who thinks you’re the best human ever.
Animal ShelterEventsSkills
Sunday Love Project
About: Connects people experiencing food insecurity with fresh meals and a sense of community.
Volunteer Vibe: Chop, cook, and serve with heart at rotating locations across the city.
Meal DeliveryMeal ServiceNeighborhood
Taller Puertorriqueño
About: Cultural hub for Puerto Rican and Latinx communities through arts and education.
Volunteer Vibe: Support youth programs, art exhibits, or festivals. Spanish speakers appreciated.
EventsArts EducationNeighborhood
The Barnes Foundation
About: Home to one of the most celebrated collections of impressionist and modern art.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with events, visitor services, or programs. Ideal for friendly folks and culture lovers.
Arts EducationMuseumsEvents
The Clay Studio
About: Community ceramics center offering classes, residencies, and exhibitions.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with studio maintenance, gallery setup, or youth events. Must love clay.
EventsMuseumsArts Education
The Lighthouse
About: Historic North Philly org with recreation, education, and emergency resources.
Volunteer Vibe: Get involved in youth sports programs or support community pantry and education events.
Youth ProgramsTutoringLearning
The Resource Exchange
About: A creative reuse center that diverts art and building materials from landfill to studio.
Volunteer Vibe: Sort funky donations, haul scraps, or treasure-hunt for artists.
RecyclingSkills-BasedArtistic
The Simple Way
About: A faith-rooted intentional community offering food and hospitality in Kensington.
Volunteer Vibe: Serve meals, stock shelves, or just show up with big neighbor energy.
EducationOutdoorWildlife
Urban Creators
About: Turns vacant lots into gardens, gathering spaces, and youth hubs for food justice.
Volunteer Vibe: Get dirty on the farm or help with community events. Expect energy, passion, and grassroots genius.
GroupsGardeningPublic Art
Youth United for Change
About: Youth-led organizing for racial and education justice in Philly schools.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with trainings, events, or leadership development. Students encouraged to join.
EventsYouth EngagementPolicy