Opportunities From: Philadelphia Union U-Serve

Volunteer: JRA September Food Packing

Join the Jewish Relief Agency for its monthly Food Distribution this September! Volunteers from across the region, from all ages and backgrounds, will join together to pack nutritious food, fresh produce, and other critical items and hand-deliver them to individuals in Greater Philadelphia coping with food insecurity. Opportunities take place at our Distribution Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia.

Agency: Jewish Relief Agency (JRA)

Join the Jewish Relief Agency for its monthly Food Distribution this September! Volunteers from across the region, from all ages and backgrounds, will join together to pack nutritious food, fresh produce, and other critical items and hand-deliver them to individuals in Greater Philadelphia coping with food insecurity. Opportunities take place at our Distribution Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia.

Agency: Jewish Relief Agency (JRA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 16, 2025

Zip Code: 19154

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: VetFest 2025 - Morning Shift

Greencastle Consulting, a 100% Veteran-owned and entirely Veteran-operated consulting firm based in Malvern, is in need of volunteers during VetFest 2025 on Saturday, September 13th, from 9 am to 1 pm, where the community will be celebrating and honoring local Veteran-owned businesses.

Opportunities include: Event Set-Up, Vendor Navigation and Parking Guides

Agency: UPS Foundation

Greencastle Consulting, a 100% Veteran-owned and entirely Veteran-operated consulting firm based in Malvern, is in need of volunteers during VetFest 2025 on Saturday, September 13th, from 9 am to 1 pm, where the community will be celebrating and honoring local Veteran-owned businesses.

Opportunities include: Event Set-Up, Vendor Navigation and Parking Guides

Agency: UPS Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 13, 2025

Zip Code: 19355

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: VetFest 2025 - Afternoon Shift

Greencastle Consulting, a 100% Veteran-owned and entirely Veteran-operated consulting firm based in Malvern, is in need of volunteers during VetFest 2025 on Saturday, September 13th, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, where the community will be celebrating and honoring local Veteran-owned businesses.

Opportunities include: Vendor Navigation, Parking Guides and Event Strike-Down.

Agency: UPS Foundation

Greencastle Consulting, a 100% Veteran-owned and entirely Veteran-operated consulting firm based in Malvern, is in need of volunteers during VetFest 2025 on Saturday, September 13th, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, where the community will be celebrating and honoring local Veteran-owned businesses.

Opportunities include: Vendor Navigation, Parking Guides and Event Strike-Down.

Agency: UPS Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 13, 2025

Zip Code: 19355

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo for The Kimmel Center’s Philly Fall Arts Fest on 9/13 11AM-3PM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event for The Philly Fall Arts Fest at The Kimmel Center on Saturday, October 13th (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments ... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event for The Philly Fall Arts Fest at The Kimmel Center on Saturday, October 13th (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments ... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 13, 2025

Zip Code: 19102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ the Bridgeport River Market in Norristown, PA on 9/14 11AM-2PM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event at the Bridgeport River Market in Norristown, PA on Sept 14th 11AM-2PM (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event at the Bridgeport River Market in Norristown, PA on Sept 14th 11AM-2PM (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 14, 2025

Zip Code: 19405

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ Colts Neck Library in Colts Neck, NJ on 9/15 3:30–5PM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event at the Colts Neck Library in Colts Neck, NJ on Monday, Sept 15th 3:30-5PMNO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event at the Colts Neck Library in Colts Neck, NJ on Monday, Sept 15th 3:30-5PMNO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 15, 2025

Zip Code: 07722

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Baggers/Carriers

Looking for individuals to asssist clients in taking groceries from the pantry to the street. Individual should be able to carry items that are about 20 pounds and be able to navigate steps. 

Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Looking for individuals to asssist clients in taking groceries from the pantry to the street. Individual should be able to carry items that are about 20 pounds and be able to navigate steps. 

Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19076

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Baggers/Carriers

Looking for individuals to asssist clients in taking groceries from the pantry to the street. Individual should be able to carry items that are about 20 pounds and be able to navigate steps. 

Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Looking for individuals to asssist clients in taking groceries from the pantry to the street. Individual should be able to carry items that are about 20 pounds and be able to navigate steps. 

Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19076

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Weeding Wednesdays at Lardner's Point Park - Bi-weekly

Join us Wednesday Morning at Lardner's Point Park from 9:00am - 11am to help with park cleanup, gardening, landscaping, invasive removal, and more. The projects change each time so come learn something new or get your hands dirty, beautifying a great park along the Delaware River. 

Agency: Riverfront North Partnership

Join us Wednesday Morning at Lardner's Point Park from 9:00am - 11am to help with park cleanup, gardening, landscaping, invasive removal, and more. The projects change each time so come learn something new or get your hands dirty, beautifying a great park along the Delaware River. 

Agency: Riverfront North Partnership

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19135

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Baggers/carriers

Looking for individuals to assist clients in taking groceries from the pantry to the street. Individual should be able to carry items that are about 20 pounds and be able to navigate steps. 

Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Looking for individuals to assist clients in taking groceries from the pantry to the street. Individual should be able to carry items that are about 20 pounds and be able to navigate steps. 

Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19076

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: We Need Baked Goods! (2025)

Every Sunday we go to Logan Square at 19th & Ben Franklin Pkwy in Philadelphia to feed the unhoused and underprivileged. We have a weekly need for any kind of baked goods to serve.  Baking is done in your own home. You can baked whatever you like (cookies, brownies, muffins, etc) and when they are cooled they are to be packaged into individual snack bags. Each participant should bake at least 2 dozen items.  All baked goods must be delivered on Saturday no later than 2pm to:

For The Love of Pete's Pantry

374 Franklin Ave

West Berlin, NJ   08091

Agency: For The Love of Pete's Pantry

Every Sunday we go to Logan Square at 19th & Ben Franklin Pkwy in Philadelphia to feed the unhoused and underprivileged. We have a weekly need for any kind of baked goods to serve.  Baking is done in your own home. You can baked whatever you like (cookies, brownies, muffins, etc) and when they are cooled they are to be packaged into individual snack bags. Each participant should bake at least 2 dozen items.  All baked goods must be delivered on Saturday no later than 2pm to:

For The Love of Pete's Pantry

374 Franklin Ave

West Berlin, NJ   08091

Agency: For The Love of Pete's Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 08091

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: We Need Sandwiches! (2025)

Make 25 sandwiches in your own home and deliver them to us on Saturday afternoon. We will serve these sandwiches during our Treats on the Streets project the following day.

Deliver to:

For The Love of Pete's Pantry

374 Franklin Ave

West Berlin, NJ 08091

Agency: For The Love of Pete's Pantry

Make 25 sandwiches in your own home and deliver them to us on Saturday afternoon. We will serve these sandwiches during our Treats on the Streets project the following day.

Deliver to:

For The Love of Pete's Pantry

374 Franklin Ave

West Berlin, NJ 08091

Agency: For The Love of Pete's Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 08091

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ Selbyville Library in Selbyville, DE on 9/20 11AM-1PM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event at the Selbyville Library in Selbyville, Delaware on Saturday, 9/20 - 11AM-1PM (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo event at the Selbyville Library in Selbyville, Delaware on Saturday, 9/20 - 11AM-1PM (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 20, 2025

Zip Code: 19975

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Treats on the Streets (2025)

Meet us at 19th & the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philly to serve the less fortunate. 

Agency: For The Love of Pete's Pantry

Meet us at 19th & the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philly to serve the less fortunate. 

Agency: For The Love of Pete's Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ Rose Tree Early Learning Center in Wallingford, PA on 9/20 11AM-1PM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Rose Tree Early Learning Center in Wallingford, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 22nd 10AM to Noon (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Rose Tree Early Learning Center in Wallingford, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 22nd 10AM to Noon (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 22, 2025

Zip Code: 19063

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community Baby Shower - Packing Day

Help get ready for our second annual Community Baby Shower - with Penn Medicine and March of Dimes. The packing day involves sorting through donations, setting up the event space and decorating.

Attire: Comfortable/Casual (indoor and outdoor activity)

Parking: Lot H

Agency: March of Dimes

Help get ready for our second annual Community Baby Shower - with Penn Medicine and March of Dimes. The packing day involves sorting through donations, setting up the event space and decorating.

Attire: Comfortable/Casual (indoor and outdoor activity)

Parking: Lot H

Agency: March of Dimes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 23, 2025

Zip Code: 19013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Baby Shower - Event Day

Support the Community Baby Shower during the event by helping with registration, tabling, raffles and donation distribution.

Attire: Comfortable/Casual (indoor and outdoor activity) Union gear encouraged

Parking: Lot H

Agency: March of Dimes

Support the Community Baby Shower during the event by helping with registration, tabling, raffles and donation distribution.

Attire: Comfortable/Casual (indoor and outdoor activity) Union gear encouraged

Parking: Lot H

Agency: March of Dimes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 25, 2025

Zip Code: 19013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ Quakertown Library in Quakertown, PA on 9/26 10:30-11:30AM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at the Quakertown Branch, Bucks County Free Library on Friday, September 26th 10:30-11:30AMNO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at the Quakertown Branch, Bucks County Free Library on Friday, September 26th 10:30-11:30AMNO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 26, 2025

Zip Code: 18951

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fourth Fridays at Pennypack on the Delaware - Park Cleanup

Join us every fourth Friday of the month at Pennypack on the Delaware from 9:00am - 12pm to help with park cleanup, gardening, landscaping, invasive removal, tree care and more. The projects change every month so come learn something new or get your hands dirty, beautifying a great park along the Delaware River. 

Agency: Riverfront North Partnership

Join us every fourth Friday of the month at Pennypack on the Delaware from 9:00am - 12pm to help with park cleanup, gardening, landscaping, invasive removal, tree care and more. The projects change every month so come learn something new or get your hands dirty, beautifying a great park along the Delaware River. 

Agency: Riverfront North Partnership

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19136

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Served With Love Dinner Shift

Join our Executive Chefs to provide the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia with a delicious dinner! We feed 250 to 300 people daily. You do not need to bring any food or supplies; everything will be onsite when you arrive to work with our Food Services team. Our Executive Chef sets the menu based on available ingredients in our pantry.

Available Shifts: Fridays, 4pm to 8pm

Food + Kitchen Safety:   

Your group will prepare all meals onsite in the Chestnut Street House commercial kitchen under the direction of the Food Service team.Volunteers must practice good food safety hygiene, including frequent hand-washing.  Hair must be covered, and long hair pulled back in a ponytail. RMHC will provide aprons, hairnets and gloves. Bring a clean baseball cap if you don't want to wear a hairnet.Wear comfortable clothing - a shirt or top with sleeves, long pants, and sneakers or closed-toe shoes with non-skid soles. No sleeveless shirts, tank tops, shorts,  sandals, flip flops or high heels should be worn in the commercial kitchen. Avoid wearing dangly jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.) which might fall into the food. We provide storage lockers with combination locks for your personal items.  

Assignments to Expect:   

Clean/sanitize dining tables and set up the steam table.Set up the buffet area - plates, take-out boxes, silverware, condiments.Fill napkin holders.Food prep tasks might include: chop veggies for salad bar and grab and gocut rolls for hot sandwichesprep side dishes - roast veggies, potato salad, coleslaw, etc. assemble parfaits, fruit cups, veggie & hummus cups for grab and gopackage ice cream, cookies, cake or brownies for dessertServe dinner buffet style 6pm to 7pm. Clear and wipe down dining tables after dinner. Individually package and label leftovers and restock the community refrigerators. Clean/sanitize the kitchen workstations and countertops; wash and put away dishes, pots and pans.  Sweep/mop floors. Check with Chef for any additional closing tasks.Leave your aprons and name badges in the kitchen at the end of your shift; We recycle them for future groups.

Agency: Ronald McDonald House - Philadelphia Region

Join our Executive Chefs to provide the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia with a delicious dinner! We feed 250 to 300 people daily. You do not need to bring any food or supplies; everything will be onsite when you arrive to work with our Food Services team. Our Executive Chef sets the menu based on available ingredients in our pantry.

Available Shifts: Fridays, 4pm to 8pm

Food + Kitchen Safety:   

Your group will prepare all meals onsite in the Chestnut Street House commercial kitchen under the direction of the Food Service team.Volunteers must practice good food safety hygiene, including frequent hand-washing.  Hair must be covered, and long hair pulled back in a ponytail. RMHC will provide aprons, hairnets and gloves. Bring a clean baseball cap if you don't want to wear a hairnet.Wear comfortable clothing - a shirt or top with sleeves, long pants, and sneakers or closed-toe shoes with non-skid soles. No sleeveless shirts, tank tops, shorts,  sandals, flip flops or high heels should be worn in the commercial kitchen. Avoid wearing dangly jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.) which might fall into the food. We provide storage lockers with combination locks for your personal items.  

Assignments to Expect:   

Clean/sanitize dining tables and set up the steam table.Set up the buffet area - plates, take-out boxes, silverware, condiments.Fill napkin holders.Food prep tasks might include: chop veggies for salad bar and grab and gocut rolls for hot sandwichesprep side dishes - roast veggies, potato salad, coleslaw, etc. assemble parfaits, fruit cups, veggie & hummus cups for grab and gopackage ice cream, cookies, cake or brownies for dessertServe dinner buffet style 6pm to 7pm. Clear and wipe down dining tables after dinner. Individually package and label leftovers and restock the community refrigerators. Clean/sanitize the kitchen workstations and countertops; wash and put away dishes, pots and pans.  Sweep/mop floors. Check with Chef for any additional closing tasks.Leave your aprons and name badges in the kitchen at the end of your shift; We recycle them for future groups.

Agency: Ronald McDonald House - Philadelphia Region

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Heroic Gardens - Monthly Packing Crew - Elkins Park PA

Helping Veterans Experience the Healing Power of Nature.

Each month, members of the Heroic Gardens Volunteer Squad get together on a Saturday morning to pack materials for our Virtual Garden program and send out kits to over 70 Veterans across the US!

Heroic Gardens is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations to Heroic Gardens are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Agency: UPS Foundation

Helping Veterans Experience the Healing Power of Nature.

Each month, members of the Heroic Gardens Volunteer Squad get together on a Saturday morning to pack materials for our Virtual Garden program and send out kits to over 70 Veterans across the US!

Heroic Gardens is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations to Heroic Gardens are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Agency: UPS Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 27, 2025

Zip Code: 19027

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ Brookhaven Family Day in Brookhaven, PA on 9/27 Noon – 4PM

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at the Brookhaven Family Day Community event in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 27th from Noon – 4PM (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive is seeking volunteers for a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at the Brookhaven Family Day Community event in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 27th from Noon – 4PM (shifts available)NO MUSICAL SKILLS or experience required.  Volunteers greet attendees and keep tables of instrument organized, along with their signs.  We'll show you how to demonstrate some of the more unique percussion instruments... you’ll think they’re really neat will have lots of fun introducing children and their adults to different instruments.  Know a student who needs service hours?  We provide a service letter to any student who volunteers their time for our events.

Agency: Keep Music Alive

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 27, 2025

Zip Code: 19015

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Delco 10 Miler

Visit Delco Volunteer Link: delco10miler.com (sign up using this link as well)

Be part of something exciting for Delaware County, the first-ever Delco Ten Miler! The race takes place Sunday, September 28 and runs from Rose Tree Park in Media to Subaru Park in Chester, celebrating our vibrant community while benefiting three local organizations: Delaware County Parks & Recreation, Delco Arts, and the HEADstrong Foundation.

We’re currently looking for volunteer groups to serve as course marshals — helping guide and cheer on runners along the route. This is a fun and meaningful way to get involved in a high-profile event that’s expected to draw major attention in Delco.

Volunteer Details

Agency: Philadelphia Union

Visit Delco Volunteer Link: delco10miler.com (sign up using this link as well)

Be part of something exciting for Delaware County, the first-ever Delco Ten Miler! The race takes place Sunday, September 28 and runs from Rose Tree Park in Media to Subaru Park in Chester, celebrating our vibrant community while benefiting three local organizations: Delaware County Parks & Recreation, Delco Arts, and the HEADstrong Foundation.

We’re currently looking for volunteer groups to serve as course marshals — helping guide and cheer on runners along the route. This is a fun and meaningful way to get involved in a high-profile event that’s expected to draw major attention in Delco.

Volunteer Details

Agency: Philadelphia Union

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 28, 2025

Zip Code: 19013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Second Fridays at Pennypack on the Delaware - Park Cleanup

Join us every second Friday of the month at Pennypack on the Delaware from 9:00am - 12pm to help with park cleanup, gardening, landscaping, invasive removal, tree care and more. The projects change every month so come learn something new or get your hands dirty, beautifying a great park along the Delaware River. 

Agency: Riverfront North Partnership

Join us every second Friday of the month at Pennypack on the Delaware from 9:00am - 12pm to help with park cleanup, gardening, landscaping, invasive removal, tree care and more. The projects change every month so come learn something new or get your hands dirty, beautifying a great park along the Delaware River. 

Agency: Riverfront North Partnership

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 19136

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: PB&J Day Presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA

Join the Philadelphia Union and Bimbo Bakeries USA for a fun volunteering event! All volunteers will be taking part in PB&J sandwich making with special surprise guests! Volunteers will have ninety (90) minutes to make as many PB&J sandwiches as possible. All sandwiches will be donated to local Chester and Philadelphia communities.

Agency: Philadelphia Union

Join the Philadelphia Union and Bimbo Bakeries USA for a fun volunteering event! All volunteers will be taking part in PB&J sandwich making with special surprise guests! Volunteers will have ninety (90) minutes to make as many PB&J sandwiches as possible. All sandwiches will be donated to local Chester and Philadelphia communities.

Agency: Philadelphia Union

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 16, 2025

Zip Code: 19013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Safe-Hub's Trunk or Treat

Join team Safe-Hub for our annual Trunk-or-Treat community event! Volunteers can either set-up and decorate their car for participants to trick-or-treat, or you can support with set-up, registration, and clean-up.

Agency: Safe-Hub

Join team Safe-Hub for our annual Trunk-or-Treat community event! Volunteers can either set-up and decorate their car for participants to trick-or-treat, or you can support with set-up, registration, and clean-up.

Agency: Safe-Hub

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 19134

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Heroic Gardens - Monthly Packing Crew - Elkins Park PA

Helping Veterans Experience the Healing Power of Nature.

Each month, members of the Heroic Gardens Volunteer Squad get together on a Saturday morning to pack materials for our Virtual Garden program and send out kits to over 60 Veterans across the US!

Heroic Gardens is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations to Heroic Gardens are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Agency: UPS Foundation

Helping Veterans Experience the Healing Power of Nature.

Each month, members of the Heroic Gardens Volunteer Squad get together on a Saturday morning to pack materials for our Virtual Garden program and send out kits to over 60 Veterans across the US!

Heroic Gardens is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations to Heroic Gardens are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Agency: UPS Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025

Zip Code: 19027

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Safe-Hub's End of Year Winter Fair

Join team Safe-Hub for our EOY Winter Resource Fair! Each year, Safe-Hub and its partners distribute winter gear, toys, books, hygiene products, and other resources to help our community through the winter season. Volunteers will support with set-up, resource distribution, registration, and clean-up.

Agency: Safe-Hub

Join team Safe-Hub for our EOY Winter Resource Fair! Each year, Safe-Hub and its partners distribute winter gear, toys, books, hygiene products, and other resources to help our community through the winter season. Volunteers will support with set-up, resource distribution, registration, and clean-up.

Agency: Safe-Hub

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 13, 2025

Zip Code: 19134

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Subaru: Gear For Good Donation Sweepstakes

Every kid deserves the chance to fall in love with the game of soccer. But 1 in 2 families involved in youth sports say they’ve struggled to afford it. That’s why Subaru, its Philadelphia-area retailers, and the Philadelphia Union are getting soccer gear to kids who need it most through Gear for Good. Join us by donating your new or gently used gear.

Acceptable gear donations include: 

Soccer BallsCleatsGoalie GlovesShin GuardsSocksShorts    

When you donate gear, you're not just helping a child, you're also entering for a chance to win exclusive Union prizes. Share photos of your donation here for a chance to win* unforgettable experiences, including:  

A trip to 2026 MLS All-Star Weekend VIP access to a 2026 Union home matchTravel to a 2026 Union away game Exclusive visit to Union broadcast booth

Bring your new or gently used gear to a Union home game to donate at the Subaru Park bin or click here to find a donation location near you, 

To learn more about Subaru: Gear For Good, click here.

*No purchase or donation necessary to win.

Agency: Leveling the Playing Field

Every kid deserves the chance to fall in love with the game of soccer. But 1 in 2 families involved in youth sports say they’ve struggled to afford it. That’s why Subaru, its Philadelphia-area retailers, and the Philadelphia Union are getting soccer gear to kids who need it most through Gear for Good. Join us by donating your new or gently used gear.

Acceptable gear donations include: 

Soccer BallsCleatsGoalie GlovesShin GuardsSocksShorts    

When you donate gear, you're not just helping a child, you're also entering for a chance to win exclusive Union prizes. Share photos of your donation here for a chance to win* unforgettable experiences, including:  

A trip to 2026 MLS All-Star Weekend VIP access to a 2026 Union home matchTravel to a 2026 Union away game Exclusive visit to Union broadcast booth

Bring your new or gently used gear to a Union home game to donate at the Subaru Park bin or click here to find a donation location near you, 

To learn more about Subaru: Gear For Good, click here.

*No purchase or donation necessary to win.

Agency: Leveling the Playing Field

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Apr 3, 2026

Zip Code: 19013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Zia - Meal Delivery Drivers on Saturdays

At Zia we provide balanced and nutritious food to Philadelphia’s schoolchildren. Our delivery drivers will follow a pre-determined route and deliver meals to member families on Saturday mornings. Delivery takes place from 10:15AM - 12:00. 

**Must your own vehicle!

Agency: Zia, Inc

At Zia we provide balanced and nutritious food to Philadelphia’s schoolchildren. Our delivery drivers will follow a pre-determined route and deliver meals to member families on Saturday mornings. Delivery takes place from 10:15AM - 12:00. 

**Must your own vehicle!

Agency: Zia, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sunscreen Donations

Here at The Sunscreen Project, we rely heavily on people like YOU! We have two ways to give. The first way is to donate sunscreen directly through our Amazon Wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1H5VOYUF6SSW0?ref_=wl_share

Any item purchased on this list goes directly to our headquarters and is delivered to police departments in New Jersey and hopefully Pennsylvania soon! Any sunscreen donation of $250 or more is tax deductible!

The second way is through our website. You can make a secure monetary donation here: www.thesunscreenproject.org

Simply click DONATE in the upper right hand corner of the page and follow the steps. Any donation of $250 or more is tax deductible!

***1-10 bottles of sunscreen = one hour of service!***

***11-20 bottles of sunscreen = two hours of service!***

Agency: The Sunscreen Project

Here at The Sunscreen Project, we rely heavily on people like YOU! We have two ways to give. The first way is to donate sunscreen directly through our Amazon Wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1H5VOYUF6SSW0?ref_=wl_share

Any item purchased on this list goes directly to our headquarters and is delivered to police departments in New Jersey and hopefully Pennsylvania soon! Any sunscreen donation of $250 or more is tax deductible!

The second way is through our website. You can make a secure monetary donation here: www.thesunscreenproject.org

Simply click DONATE in the upper right hand corner of the page and follow the steps. Any donation of $250 or more is tax deductible!

***1-10 bottles of sunscreen = one hour of service!***

***11-20 bottles of sunscreen = two hours of service!***

Agency: The Sunscreen Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 08056

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Zia Produce/Grocery Pick-Up

At Zia we provide balanced and nutritious food to Philadelphia’s schoolchildren. We need a team of volunteers who have a vehicle and can pick up produce/grocery orders for Zia on Friday mornings from 8:00-10:30 and bring them to our pantry base. * Must have a vehicle and be able to lift grocery bags/ produce boxes (30lb or less)

Agency: Zia, Inc

At Zia we provide balanced and nutritious food to Philadelphia’s schoolchildren. We need a team of volunteers who have a vehicle and can pick up produce/grocery orders for Zia on Friday mornings from 8:00-10:30 and bring them to our pantry base. * Must have a vehicle and be able to lift grocery bags/ produce boxes (30lb or less)

Agency: Zia, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mother’s Day Baby Drive

Liberty Doulas is looking for baby items to support local Mamas: Diapers, Wipes, Bottles, Formula (unopened), Gently worn clothing,  maternity items and personal care items.   

For those in need - pick up will be at Aston Community Center 12-2pm on May 13th. Any leftover items will be donated to City Team and Grands Stepping up.

Please use Amazon Wishlist to purchase items: Amazon.com

Agency: Liberty Doulas

Liberty Doulas is looking for baby items to support local Mamas: Diapers, Wipes, Bottles, Formula (unopened), Gently worn clothing,  maternity items and personal care items.   

For those in need - pick up will be at Aston Community Center 12-2pm on May 13th. Any leftover items will be donated to City Team and Grands Stepping up.

Please use Amazon Wishlist to purchase items: Amazon.com

Agency: Liberty Doulas

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Zia -Pantry Packer

At Zia we provide balanced and nutritious food to Philadelphia’s schoolchildren. Our pantry packers will pack meal kits on Saturday mornings at our local church pantry. Zia provides fresh produce and an entire recipe, plus sandwich supplies in each member family bag. Packing takes place from 9:00AM - 11:00 on Saturdays.

Agency: Zia, Inc

At Zia we provide balanced and nutritious food to Philadelphia’s schoolchildren. Our pantry packers will pack meal kits on Saturday mornings at our local church pantry. Zia provides fresh produce and an entire recipe, plus sandwich supplies in each member family bag. Packing takes place from 9:00AM - 11:00 on Saturdays.

Agency: Zia, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Services Volunteer

The Food Services Volunteer assists in keeping our Grab 'n Go Food Service area stocked and ready for our guest families to use.  This role is for an energetic and organized person who enjoys helping people, is adept at stocking/re-stocking perishable and non-perishable food items and supplies and is interested in potential food prep opportunities. 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a volunteer application: https://www.rmhcphilly.org/volunteer

Minimum commitment: 2 shifts per month for 12 months or longer. After an interview, successful applicants receive a two-hour orientation and training.

Tasks include:

Brewing coffee for guests throughout the day Stocking/Re-stocking of food in Grab 'n Go area including fresh fruit, sweet/salty snacks, refrigerated items, condiments, bagels, muffins, etc. Sanitizing the Grab 'n Go area on a regular basis - wiping counters and other high touch areas Maintaining cleanliness of appliances regularly in use - microwave ovens, toaster ovens, coffee urns, community fridges Maintain supply levels - disposable cups & lids, plates, utensils and other items Food packaging and labeling 

Additional tasks may include:

Assisting kitchen staff in meal service prep Dish, pot and/or equipment cleaning

Requirements:

Must be able to be actively in motion completing tasks for four (4) hours at a time (a break is permitted) Excellent Customer Service skills Ability to lift items weighing 25 lbs. Ability to multi-task Ability to be in a sub 40F degree temperature setting for 15-minute intervals for refrigerated restocking

The Ronald McDonald House serves families 365 days per year. Hospitality Volunteers are needed daily. Available shifts vary. 

Agency: Ronald McDonald House - Philadelphia Region

The Food Services Volunteer assists in keeping our Grab 'n Go Food Service area stocked and ready for our guest families to use.  This role is for an energetic and organized person who enjoys helping people, is adept at stocking/re-stocking perishable and non-perishable food items and supplies and is interested in potential food prep opportunities. 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a volunteer application: https://www.rmhcphilly.org/volunteer

Minimum commitment: 2 shifts per month for 12 months or longer. After an interview, successful applicants receive a two-hour orientation and training.

Tasks include:

Brewing coffee for guests throughout the day Stocking/Re-stocking of food in Grab 'n Go area including fresh fruit, sweet/salty snacks, refrigerated items, condiments, bagels, muffins, etc. Sanitizing the Grab 'n Go area on a regular basis - wiping counters and other high touch areas Maintaining cleanliness of appliances regularly in use - microwave ovens, toaster ovens, coffee urns, community fridges Maintain supply levels - disposable cups & lids, plates, utensils and other items Food packaging and labeling 

Additional tasks may include:

Assisting kitchen staff in meal service prep Dish, pot and/or equipment cleaning

Requirements:

Must be able to be actively in motion completing tasks for four (4) hours at a time (a break is permitted) Excellent Customer Service skills Ability to lift items weighing 25 lbs. Ability to multi-task Ability to be in a sub 40F degree temperature setting for 15-minute intervals for refrigerated restocking

The Ronald McDonald House serves families 365 days per year. Hospitality Volunteers are needed daily. Available shifts vary. 

Agency: Ronald McDonald House - Philadelphia Region

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shuttle Van Driver

Shuttle Van Drivers transport guest families from the Ronald McDonald House to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in our Toyota Sienna minivans and Ford Transit vans. Applicants must be between age 21 years old to 70 years old, have a clean driving record and experience with city driving. 

Minimum commitment: 2 shifts per month for 12 months or longer. After an interview, successful applicants will receive a 2-hour orientation and behind-the-wheel on-shift training.

The Ronald McDonald House serves families 365 days per year. Van Drivers are needed daily and shifts vary. 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a volunteer application: Volunteer - RMHC Philadelphia Region (rmhcphilly.org)

Agency: Ronald McDonald House - Philadelphia Region

Shuttle Van Drivers transport guest families from the Ronald McDonald House to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in our Toyota Sienna minivans and Ford Transit vans. Applicants must be between age 21 years old to 70 years old, have a clean driving record and experience with city driving. 

Minimum commitment: 2 shifts per month for 12 months or longer. After an interview, successful applicants will receive a 2-hour orientation and behind-the-wheel on-shift training.

The Ronald McDonald House serves families 365 days per year. Van Drivers are needed daily and shifts vary. 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a volunteer application: Volunteer - RMHC Philadelphia Region (rmhcphilly.org)

Agency: Ronald McDonald House - Philadelphia Region

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Produce Pickup Driver

Looking for volunteer(s) who can drive to Philabundance location at 3616 South Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA (near Sports Complex) to pick up produce and deliver to the pantry on TUESDAY mornings. Pick-up time is between 8-8:30am.

·         An SUV or Van is ideal.



Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Looking for volunteer(s) who can drive to Philabundance location at 3616 South Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA (near Sports Complex) to pick up produce and deliver to the pantry on TUESDAY mornings. Pick-up time is between 8-8:30am.

·         An SUV or Van is ideal.



Agency: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - PHBC

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19148

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Organizing Warehouse, Processing Product Donations and Filling Orders

Donations need to be organized and teachers' orders need to be filled. Tasks include moving boxes, sorting donations, picking and packing orders and taking inventory. Lifting is not required for all tasks, some can be done while sitting. For safety, ALL volunteers must wear closed toed and closed heeled shoes. Children and youth are welcome accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Agency: Teachers' Teammates

Donations need to be organized and teachers' orders need to be filled. Tasks include moving boxes, sorting donations, picking and packing orders and taking inventory. Lifting is not required for all tasks, some can be done while sitting. For safety, ALL volunteers must wear closed toed and closed heeled shoes. Children and youth are welcome accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Agency: Teachers' Teammates

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19032

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Rescued Produce Sorting at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market (copy)

Sharing Excess is looking for volunteers to join us at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market to assist with sorting and packaging donated produce to be redistributed out into the community! This opportunity is held within a refrigerated warehouse space, so please dress warmly. We can have up to 15 people for this opportunity. The tasks include sorting rescued produce from community partners and some minor lifting. It is a great opportunity to see how food rescue operations work and help minimize waste within communities.

Agency: Sharing Excess

Sharing Excess is looking for volunteers to join us at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market to assist with sorting and packaging donated produce to be redistributed out into the community! This opportunity is held within a refrigerated warehouse space, so please dress warmly. We can have up to 15 people for this opportunity. The tasks include sorting rescued produce from community partners and some minor lifting. It is a great opportunity to see how food rescue operations work and help minimize waste within communities.

Agency: Sharing Excess

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19153

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: West Philly Pop-Up Food Distribution

Be a part of our mission to alleviate food insecurity in our community by redistributing excess food that would otherwise go to waste.  Sharing Excess hosts pop-up distributions up at parks throughout the city to bring free food markets directly to neighborhoods. Volunteers will assist with setting up tents, tables, and produce boxes, and distributing food out to community members, no questions asked.  This volunteer opportunity happens every Saturday from 12PM-2PM.


Sign up here: https://sharingexcess.vomo.org/opportunity/west-philly-pop-up-food-distribution

Agency: Sharing Excess

Be a part of our mission to alleviate food insecurity in our community by redistributing excess food that would otherwise go to waste.  Sharing Excess hosts pop-up distributions up at parks throughout the city to bring free food markets directly to neighborhoods. Volunteers will assist with setting up tents, tables, and produce boxes, and distributing food out to community members, no questions asked.  This volunteer opportunity happens every Saturday from 12PM-2PM.


Sign up here: https://sharingexcess.vomo.org/opportunity/west-philly-pop-up-food-distribution

Agency: Sharing Excess

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19143

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Coach Soccer with Safe-Hub!

Safe-Hub uses soccer to create safe spaces, teach social-emotional skills, and build community in Kensington, North Philadelphia. We have several coaching options for the upcoming spring season, coaching ages 4-18 at the beginner, recreational, and competitive levels. Safe-Hub provides training and certifications and has both volunteer and paid positions available throughout the week.

More information and sign-up details can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=z_j9734kb0GriG2oIZ_yPLU2EbTVdUFDiEeB0MMPK8FUMVBXQlQ4SFFBVjk3UDBLMFdCNzQyTktKOS4u

Agency: Safe-Hub

Safe-Hub uses soccer to create safe spaces, teach social-emotional skills, and build community in Kensington, North Philadelphia. We have several coaching options for the upcoming spring season, coaching ages 4-18 at the beginner, recreational, and competitive levels. Safe-Hub provides training and certifications and has both volunteer and paid positions available throughout the week.

More information and sign-up details can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=z_j9734kb0GriG2oIZ_yPLU2EbTVdUFDiEeB0MMPK8FUMVBXQlQ4SFFBVjk3UDBLMFdCNzQyTktKOS4u

Agency: Safe-Hub

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19134

Allow Groups: No