ACLU of Pennsylvania
About: Fights for civil liberties and constitutional rights across the state.
Volunteer Vibe: Join phone banks, legal observing, or community outreach. Great for advocates and policy nerds.
Outreach
Civic Engagement
Administrative
ARTZ Philadelphia
About: Uses arts engagement to connect people living with dementia and their care partners.
Volunteer Vibe: Creative, gentle volunteers—program support, museum visits, and small‑group activities.
Arts Education
Mental Health
Galleries & Museums
Asian Arts Initiative
About: Community arts center uplifting Asian American stories through visual and performing arts.
Volunteer Vibe: Support exhibitions, youth programs, or creative workshops. Artsy and activist-friendly.
Cultural Preservation
Arts Education
Galleries & Museums
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
About: Advocates for safer streets and better biking through education and policy.
Volunteer Vibe: For cyclists and safe‑streets fans—ride marshals, counts, outreach, and advocacy.
Policy & Organizing
Civic Engagement
Outdoor
Big Brothers Big Sisters
About: One-on-one youth mentoring through trusted relationships.
Volunteer Vibe: Be a mentor, chaperone events, or help with match support. High-commitment role.
Events
Administrative
Youth Programs
Broad Street Love
About: Provides hospitality, clothing, meals, and mail services to people experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer Vibe: Serve meals or help guests access basic essentials with warmth and dignity.
Meal Service
Meal Delivery
Administrative
CeaseFirePA
About: Advocates for gun violence prevention through education and legislation.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist with events, outreach, or administrative tasks. Civic-minded and passionate folks welcome.
Events
Administrative
Outreach
Chester Eastside, Inc.
About: A beacon of hope in Chester, offering food, education, and social services to families in need.
Volunteer Vibe: Distribute food, assist with tutoring, or help run youth programming.
Meal Service
Gardening
Tutoring
Clean Air Council
About: Philly’s longtime climate voice: clean air, public health, and sustainable policy.
Volunteer Vibe: Table, support events, or run actions—great for activists and educators.
Events
Recycling
Climate Action
Clean Water Action
About: Organizes communities to protect drinking water and waterways.
Volunteer Vibe: Water defenders—community outreach, canvassing, and event support.
Conservation
Policy & Organizing
Sustainability
Committee of Seventy
About: Nonpartisan watchdog promoting better government and civic participation.
Volunteer Vibe: Democracy nerds—poll monitors, voter ed, and outreach.
Civic Engagement
Policy & Organizing
Public Interest
Community Legal Services
About: Provides free legal assistance to low-income Philadelphians.
Volunteer Vibe: Volunteer roles mostly for law students or admin support. Strong skills-based fit.
Housing Support
Senior Services
Training Required
Cosmic Writers
About: Delivers creative writing programs that spark student voice and confidence.
Volunteer Vibe: Writers + encouragers—classroom support and workshop facilitation.
Literacy
Arts Education
Youth Programs
Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia
About: Empowers women toward economic independence with attire, coaching, and network support.
Volunteer Vibe: Style‑savvy mentors—closet organization, workshops, and mock interviews.
Community
Skills-Based
Flexible Schedule
Elfreth's Alley Association
About: Preserves America’s oldest residential street through tours and education.
Volunteer Vibe: History hosts—docents, events, and preservation support.
Historical Preservation
Neighborhood
Cultural Preservation
HIAS Pennsylvania
About: Providing legal & social services to immigrants & refugees, advocating for their rights & dignity.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist with legal clinics, teach English, or help families navigate their new community.
Immigration
Public Interest
Skills-Based
Independence National Historical Park
About: Home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and America’s founding stories.
Volunteer Vibe: Greet visitors, share history, or help preserve artifacts—patriots and history buffs welcome.
Historical Preservation
Education
Outdoor
JEVS Supports for Independence
About: Helps adults with disabilities live independently & engage in their communities.
Volunteer Vibe: Mentor, teach life skills, or assist with community outings.
Disability Support
Senior Services
Wellness
Junior Achievement SEPA
About: Financial literacy & career education for K‑12, taught by trained volunteers.
Volunteer Vibe: Teach in classrooms or corporate settings. One-time or recurring sessions, training provided.
Youth Programs
Recurring
Events
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
About: Encouraging litter prevention, waste reduction, and community beautification.
Volunteer Vibe: Lead cleanups, plant gardens, and inspire neighbors to keep Philly shining.
Neighborhood Cleanups
Recycling
Outdoor
Kimmel Center. Inc
About: Philadelphia’s premier performing arts venue, hosting concerts, theater, and cultural events.
Volunteer Vibe: Usher guests, assist backstage, or help with special events—perfect for arts lovers.
Performance
Arts Education
Events
Mazzoni Center
About: Health and legal services for Philly’s LGBTQ+ community.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with outreach or events. Opportunities for both medical and non-medical volunteers.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Events
Street Outreach
Moore College of Art & Design
About: Women’s visual arts college with public exhibitions and student events.
Volunteer Vibe: Help install shows or run receptions. Campus energy + creative detail.
Events
Galleries & Museums
Cultural Arts
National Constitution Center
About: Interactive museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution, civic engagement, and American history.
Volunteer Vibe: Engage visitors with history, guide tours, or assist with special programs—ideal for history buffs.
Historical Preservation
Civic Engagement
Education
National Liberty Museum
About: Museum celebrating heroes of liberty through art, stories, and interactive exhibits.
Volunteer Vibe: Help run programs, assist with events, or guide visitors through inspiring exhibits.
Historical Preservation
Civic Engagement
Education
Neighborhood Gardens Trust
About: Preserves and supports community gardens across Philly to ensure open green space for generations.
Volunteer Vibe: Get your hands in the dirt, help maintain gardens. Support outreach efforts to keep Philly green.
Gardening
Outdoor
Group-Friendly
Opera Philadelphia
About: One of the most innovative opera companies in the U.S., fusing classic and modern works.
Volunteer Vibe: Be an usher, event helper, or donor services volunteer. Formal but exciting.
Performance
Events
Administrative
PennEnvironment
About: Environmental advocacy meets action. Fighting for clean energy, public lands, and climate policy.
Volunteer Vibe: Phone banks, petition drives, lobby days, and campaign events. Best for activists and policy nerds.
Conservation
Civic Engagement
Sustainability
Pennsylvania Ballet
About: Professional ballet company producing performances and dance education programs.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist at performances, help with outreach, or support dance education initiatives.
Performance
Cultural Preservation
Public Art
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
About: Beyond the Flower Show: gardening, greening, and food access across the region.
Volunteer Vibe: Plant trees, help in community gardens, or support events. Many locations, flexible options.
Group-Friendly
Gardening
Flexible Schedule
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation
About: Empowering Chinatown through development, preservation, and community-led advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Support festivals, translations, or housing outreach for residents and elders.
Neighborhood Cleanups
Cultural Preservation
Events
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
About: Trains volunteers for emergency response, vaccine clinics, and public health events.
Volunteer Vibe: Get trained for public health deployments or help at community health fairs.
Healthcare Organization
Skills-Based
Events
Philadelphia FIGHT
About: Offers inclusive HIV/AIDS care, education, and social services.
Volunteer Vibe: Support events, client services, or help with prevention outreach.
Events
Public Health
Administrative
Philadelphia Film Society
About: Hosts film festivals, screenings, and programs to celebrate cinema.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist at screenings, help with event setup, or engage with film-loving audiences.
Performance
Cultural Arts
Events
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity
About: Helps people clear criminal records and reenter society.
Volunteer Vibe: Legal admin help or research roles. Great for folks with legal interest or skills.
Reentry Support
Events
Adult Education
Philadelphia Youth Network
About: Connects youth to career paths, education opportunities, and life skills.
Volunteer Vibe: Mentor youth, run workshops, or support job readiness—help futures take root.
Youth Programs
Learning & Skills
Skills-Based
Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room
About: Thrift store whose proceeds support local HIV/AIDS nonprofits and education.
Volunteer Vibe: Sort donations, help customers, or join fundraising events.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Literacy
Administrative
Philly Public Schools Foundation
About: Supports scholarships and student development initiatives.
Volunteer Vibe: Help organize student events, mentor, or support fundraising. Structured with background check.
Tutoring
Youth Programs
Events
Philly Reads
About: Works in schools and libraries to improve literacy and reading confidence.
Volunteer Vibe: One-on-one or small group reading sessions. Background check + training required.
Literacy
Tutoring
Youth Programs
Public Interest Law Center
About: Using high-impact legal strategies to fight for civil rights, education, and environmental justice.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist legal teams, help with community outreach, or lend skills to campaigns for systemic change.
Administrative
Civic Engagement
Skills-Based
Saint John’s Hospice
About: Day shelter offering meals, mail, clothing, and case management for men experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer Vibe: Serve meals, organize supplies, or be a steady presence. Small gestures go far here.
Faith Based
Meal Service
Meal Delivery
The Attic Youth Center
About: LGBTQ+ youth drop-in space focused on leadership and empowerment.
Volunteer Vibe: Lead workshops, support events, or help behind the scenes. Youth-oriented and affirming.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Youth Engagement
Policy & Organizing
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
About: Contemporary art museum focused on textile and experimental materials.
Volunteer Vibe: Assist with exhibits, studio upkeep, or events. Detail-oriented folks shine here.
Events
Administrative
Cultural Arts
The Food Trust
About: Makes healthy food accessible across Philly, from corner stores to farmers markets.
Volunteer Vibe: Distribute produce, support nutrition programs, or help run healthy-food events.
Meal Delivery
Meal Service
Neighborhood
The Franklin Institute Science Museum
About: Brings science to life through exhibits, education, and interactive experiences.
Volunteer Vibe: Engage guests at exhibits or support STEM programs for youth.
STEM
Arts & Culture
Galleries & Museums
Thomas Jefferson University Health Mentors Program
About: Pairs health profession students with community members to understand chronic illness and aging.
Volunteer Vibe: Become a health mentor and share your lived experience (must meet program criteria).
Healthcare Organization
Skills-Based
Flexible Schedule
Tiny Paws Rescue
About: Tiny Paws helps the littlest pets - rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small critters.
Volunteer Vibe: Help out by fostering fluffballs, assisting with social media, or educating the public at events.
Animal Shelter
Events
Wellness
Trash Academy
About: Radical art + education using data & activism to rethink Philly’s waste systems.
Volunteer Vibe: Join creative campaigns or litter audits. For artists and activists who transform trash.
Civic Engagement
Artistic
Health
TreePhilly
About: Gives free trees and helps residents plant & care for them—one backyard at a time.
Volunteer Vibe: Give out trees, lead workshops, or plant citywide—hands-on impact for tree lovers.
Conservation
Outdoor
Gardening
Turning Points for Children
About: Strengthens families through foster care, adoption, and support programs.
Volunteer Vibe: Support foster families, mentor children, or help with adoption events.
Youth Programs
Neighborhood
Food & Shelter
Veterans Multi-Service Center
About: Serving veterans and their families with housing, job training, and supportive services.
Volunteer Vibe: Help veterans navigate benefits, prepare for jobs, or assist in housing programs.
Justice & Advocacy
Reentry Support
Civic Engagement
William Way LGBT Community Center
About: Serves the LGBTQ+ community through programs, advocacy, and cultural events.
Volunteer Vibe: Lead events, assist with advocacy, or support community programming.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Neighborhood
Public Interest
Witness to Innocence
About: Advocates for individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes.
Volunteer Vibe: Help free the wrongfully convicted through research or outreach.
Civic Engagement
Reentry Support
Policy & Organizing
Women’s Way
About: Advocates for reproductive freedom by providing financial support.
Volunteer Vibe: Support fundraising, advocacy campaigns, or hotline operations with training.
Events
Administrative
Wellness
Young Playwrights of Philadelphia
About: Supports youth to write and stage original plays in local schools.
Volunteer Vibe: Support rehearsals, edit scripts, or run school events. Writers welcome!
Performance
Events
Outreach