AARP
About: Empowers people 50+ to live their best lives through advocacy, education, and community service.
Volunteer Vibe: Whether you like policy talks or hands-on projects, or special events, you’ll find a fit.
Senior Services
Policy & Organizing
Flexible Schedule
Abortion Liberation Fund
About: Provides financial support and advocacy for abortion access.
Volunteer Vibe: Support hotline shifts or fundraising events. Flexible for remote volunteers too.
Policy & Organizing
Events
Flexible Schedule
Action Wellness
About: Supports people with chronic illness, especially HIV/AIDS, through care coordination.
Volunteer Vibe: Become a buddy volunteer or help with client transportation and office support.
Healthcare Organization
Public Health
Mental Health
Alex's Lemonade Stand
About: Started by a 4-year-old; funds pediatric cancer research and family support.
Volunteer Vibe: Perfect for energetic fundraisers, event helpers, or anyone ready to pour some purpose into a cup.
Events
Public Health
Seasonal
ALS Association
About: Supports ALS patients and families through services, education, and research funding.
Volunteer Vibe: Volunteer at clinics, fundraisers, or as a friendly visitor for patients.
Events
Policy & Organizing
Wellness
Alzheimer’s Association
About: Fighting Alzheimer’s through research funding, education, and care resources.
Volunteer Vibe: Support caregivers, advocate, or help with events like the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Senior Services
Events
Policy & Organizing
American Association for Cancer Research
About: Accelerates cancer research and shares discoveries that save lives.
Volunteer Vibe: Good fit for detail‑oriented helpers—event staffing, outreach, and communications support.
Public Health
Policy & Organizing
Events
American Cancer Society
About: Funds research and provides patient programs, education, and advocacy to end cancer.
Volunteer Vibe: Join fundraising events, support patients, or help with community outreach.
Policy & Organizing
Medical Transport
Meal Service
American Diabetes Association
About: Improves lives through diabetes research, education, and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Great for wellness‑minded volunteers—event help, outreach, and office support.
Public Health
Outreach
Events
American Heart Association
About: Fights heart disease and stroke with research, education, and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Ideal for health advocates—event crews, CPR promotion, and awareness campaigns.
Public Health
Outreach
Events
American Liver Foundation
About: Promotes liver health and supports patients through education and resources.
Volunteer Vibe: Event helpers, outreach ambassadors, and wellness advocates needed.
Public Health
Outreach
Events
American Lung Association
About: Protects lung health and fights lung disease through education and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Clean‑air champions welcome—events, outreach, and campaign support.
Public Health
Outreach
Events
American Red Cross
About: Delivers disaster relief, blood services, and preparedness education.
Volunteer Vibe: For calm do‑ers—disaster response, blood drives, and community education.
Public Health
Group-Friendly
Training Required
Anti-Defamation League
About: Combats antisemitism and all forms of hate through education and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Ideal for justice‑minded volunteers—education events, outreach, and community partnerships.
Civic Engagement
Policy & Organizing
Education
Art-Reach
About: Breaks down barriers to arts access for people with disabilities and low income.
Volunteer Vibe: Help at inclusive events, assist accessibility projects, or support arts outreach.
Events
Arts Education
Disability Support
Arthritis Foundation
About: Advances arthritis research and connects people to resources and movement.
Volunteer Vibe: Event‑day energy needed—walks, registration, and community outreach.
Senior Services
Public Health
Adult Education
Bethesda Project
About: Operates safe havens and housing for people experiencing homelessness and chronic illness.
Volunteer Vibe: Serve meals, sort donations, or support residents with dignity and respect.
Shelter
Meal Delivery
Meal Service
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
About: Regional chapter supporting IBD research and patient programs.
Volunteer Vibe: Great for outreach and event‑day volunteers.
Public Health
Disability Support
Events
Cure SMA
About: Improves the lives of people with spinal muscular atrophy through research and support.
Volunteer Vibe: Family‑support helpers and event volunteers welcome.
Public Health
Disability Support
Policy & Organizing
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
About: Raises funds and awareness for CF research and care.
Volunteer Vibe: Fundraising events, outreach, and office support.
Public Health
Disability Support
Healthcare Organization
Decarcerate PA
About: Grassroots coalition challenging mass incarceration and pushing for prison reform.
Volunteer Vibe: Join rallies, community organizing, policy work, or committee actions.
Civic Engagement
Outreach
Policy & Organizing
Depaul USA
About: Supports people experiencing homelessness with housing and resources, including My Sister’s House.
Volunteer Vibe: Support transitional housing with meals, move-in kits, and workshops. Women-centered spaces.
Meal Service
Events
Street Outreach
Destination Imagination
About: Global nonprofit empowering kids to solve open‑ended STEAM challenges.
Volunteer Vibe: Judges, team managers, and event staff welcome.
Events
Youth Programs
Arts Education
DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
About: State team tackling energy, climate, and coast projects.
Volunteer Vibe: Staff events, share resources, support clean energy work.
Marine Life
Conservation
Outdoor
Free Library of Philadelphia
About: Free adult learning and literacy classes for adult learners.
Volunteer Vibe: Serve as conversation partner, tutor reading or tech. Scheduled weekly shifts.
Events
Senior Services
Group-Friendly
Free Library of Philadelphia (Languages & Learning)
About: Provides ESL, literacy, and GED tutoring at branches citywide.
Volunteer Vibe: Tutor adults weekly after training; background checks required. Consistent schedule.
Literacy
Events
Tutoring
Gentiva Hospice
About: Provides compassionate hospice care for patients and families.
Volunteer Vibe: Quiet companions, respite support, and office help—training provided.
Healthcare Organization
Mental Health
Recurring
Gloucester County Library System
About: Hosts childrenâs reading programs, tech classes, and family events.
Volunteer Vibe: Support programs or offer tech help. Kid-friendly and relaxed vibe.
Administrative
Events
Literacy
Hope Community Outreach
About: Serving families through free food distribution, youth mentorship, and outreach support.
Volunteer Vibe: Distribute food, organize drives, or engage youth. Spanish speakers especially welcome.
Meal Delivery
Neighborhood Cleanups
Gardening
Humane Society of Atlantic County
About: Provides animal rescue, affordable veterinary care, and spay/neuter services.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with kennel cleaning, animal socialization, or event staffing. Great for first-timers.
Animal Shelter
Group-Friendly
Flexible Schedule
Huntington's Disease Society of America
About: Improves lives via research, care, and education for Huntington’s disease.
Volunteer Vibe: Support walks, awareness campaigns, and family events. Compassion and a listening ear go far.
Public Health
Disability Support
Research
Jefferson Health
About: Teaching hospital system with community-centered volunteer options in Center City and South Philly.
Volunteer Vibe: Support patients and families, deliver flowers, or assist staff. Must be 18+ with clearances.
Healthcare Organization
Administrative
Disability Support
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
About: Trusted info and community support for people impacted by breast cancer.
Volunteer Vibe: Staff events, offer peer support, or help spread awareness.
Public Health
Mental Health
Events
March of Dimes
About: Supports maternal and infant health through advocacy, education, and research.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with fundraising walks, outreach events, or hospital family kits.
Remote
Events
Policy & Organizing
Meals on Wheels
About: Delivers nutritious meals to homebound individuals, enabling independence and dignity.
Volunteer Vibe: Drive, deliver meals, or offer companionship to seniors and neighbors in need.
Meal Delivery
Senior Services
Recurring
Mighty Writers Food Distribution
About: Better known for literacy—but they’ve stepped up big time to deliver food and supplies citywide.
Volunteer Vibe: Load cars, distribute food, or prep supply bags. Family-friendly and mission-driven.
Meal Delivery
Recurring
Tutoring
Move On
About: Grassroots org mobilizing people for progressive causes.
Volunteer Vibe: Join rallies, phone banks, or online campaign pushes.
Public Interest
Policy & Organizing
Events
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
About: Provides vital services and resources for people living with MS.
Volunteer Vibe: Support events, assist with outreach, or help distribute resources.
Public Health
Disability Support
Flexible Schedule
Muscular Dystrophy Association
About: Funds research and provides care for families affected by muscular dystrophy and related diseases.
Volunteer Vibe: Help at summer camps, walks, and awareness events.
Public Health
Disability Support
Research
National Kidney Foundation
About: Prevents kidney disease, supports people affected, and boosts organ donation.
Volunteer Vibe: Support fundraising events, help with outreach, or provide admin assistance for a good cause.
Public Health
Disability Support
Administrative
One Kind Act a Month
About: A hyperlocal mutual aid network that runs food drives and meal giveaways across Philly.
Volunteer Vibe: Pop-up events, packaging days, and neighborhood deliveries. Easy to join, fun to do.
Faith Based
Events
Meal Service
PA Youth Vote
About: A youth-led org building civic engagement and voter access in schools.
Volunteer Vibe: Lead school workshops, help at events. Perfect for students and educators.
Policy & Organizing
Events
Public Interest
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
About: Funds research, raises awareness, and provides patient support for pancreatic cancer.
Volunteer Vibe: Join awareness walks, help with outreach, or volunteer at fundraising events.
Public Health
Events
Education
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
About: Shelters, clinics, and fosters improving the lives of Philly’s pets & people.
Volunteer Vibe: Help at clinics or shelters, or foster from home. There’s a fit for every skill set and schedule.
Animal Shelter
Events
Administrative
PhillyCAM
About: Philadelphia’s public access media center amplifying local voices and creative expression.
Volunteer Vibe: Film events, work the front desk, or help edit — great for media-minded folks.
Administrative
Events
Performance
Reclaim Philadelphia
About: Organizes for progressive political change in the city.
Volunteer Vibe: Knock doors, phone bank, or help with research. Very grassroots and high-energy.
Administrative
Policy & Organizing
Outreach
Redeemer Health
About: Health network with volunteer programs in nursing homes, hospice, and hospital settings.
Volunteer Vibe: Make someone smile—support hospice patients or help with clerical tasks.
Senior Services
Faith Based
Healthcare Organization
Sierra Club
About: Advocates for environmental protection through grassroots organizing, education, and activism.
Volunteer Vibe: Be the boots on the ground for rallies, cleanups, and environmental action.
Conservation
Policy & Organizing
Outdoor
Sunshine Foundation
About: Grants wishes to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
Volunteer Vibe: Help make dreams come true as a wish granter or event volunteer.
Recurring
Youth Programs
Wellness
The American Cancer Society
About: Funds cancer research, advocacy, and patient support nationwide.
Volunteer Vibe: Join walks, advocacy campaigns, or support research fundraising events.
Public Health
Events
Education
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia
About: Teaches life skills, character development, and healthy habits through the game of golf.
Volunteer Vibe: Coach young golfers or assist with community outreach programs.
Youth Programs
Outdoor
Events
The Parkinson Council
About: Funds research, awareness, and care programs for Parkinson’s disease.
Volunteer Vibe: Help organize events, raise awareness, or support patient programs.
Public Health
Disability Support
Wellness
The Trevor Project
About: National crisis line and support org for LGBTQ+ youth, with virtual volunteer roles.
Volunteer Vibe: Trained volunteers offer text/chat crisis support from home.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Remote
Training Required
United by Blue
About: Eco apparel brand; each product funds a pound of trash removal via big cleanups.
Volunteer Vibe: Lend a hand at one of their epic waterway cleanups. Fun, feel-good, and full of snacks and swag.
Outdoor
Conservation
Group-Friendly
Valley Youth House
About: Providing shelter, counseling, and support for homeless and at-risk youth.
Volunteer Vibe: Mentor young people, assist with life skills workshops, or help organize donation drives.
Youth Programs
Housing Support
Mental Health
Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project
About: Empowers incarcerated youth through art and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Support workshops, events, or fundraising. Great for artists and youth advocates.
Events
Youth Engagement
Policy & Organizing