Serving with Persons with Disabilities

Inglis House

Assist with recreational activities (art class!) and build relationships with residents in wheelchairs.  Transportation provided. COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for this volunteer opportunity (as per requirements of the agency). Transportation provided. Background check (fingerprinting if you haven’t lived in PA for the past 2 yrs. and PA criminal record check) required. Thursdays from 2:30-4:30PM  or Fridays 2-4:30PM.

[In-person]

 

Special Olympics

Work with youth with special needs to help build basic athletic skills. Background check required. Transportation provided. This service opportunity will be either the Young Athletes program or basketball. Tuesday evenings 5:15-8:30PM. 

[In-person]

 

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Serving with the Elderly

Adopt a Pop

A program at the Loyola Infirmary (Jesuit Residence) that involves regularly visiting a retired Jesuit on a weekday afternoon at a mutually arranged time, for a half an hour to an hour. Available times are M/W/F between 3 and 5PM or Tues/Thurs between 2 and 5PM. 

[In-person]

 

Simpson House

Join residents of a retirement community to pray the rosary.  COVID-19 vaccine required; TB testing and background check required. Transportation provided. Thursdays from 2:15-3:30PM. 

[In-person]

 

Hospice

Keystone Hospice

Volunteer responsibilities include:  Providing companionship to the patient; Reading to the patient or suggesting other activities; Giving emotional support and reassurance to the patient, caregivers or family; Providing pastoral support to the patient; Providing support to the staff by helping maintain the upkeep of keystone. TB test required, background check required. Transportation provided.

[In-person]

 

Serving with Persons who are Experiencing Hunger and/or Homelessness

Back on My Feet

Build community with people who are experiencing homelessness by meeting with them for weekly morning runs/walks. All fitness capabilities are welcome - you do not have to be a runner! Transportation provided. Wednesdays 5AM-7:30AM.  

[In-person]

 

Narberth Community Community Food Bank

Organize and deliver food donations at the request of local residents who are in need. Transportation provided or drive your own vehicle. Mondays 10AM-12PM. 

[In-person]

 

Saint Francis Inn

Serve a meal and provide hospitality for individuals experiencing hunger and/or homelessness at this supportive community in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Transportation provided. Some Tuesdays or Thursdays (alternating) 3:15-6:45PM. 

[In-person]

 

Welcoming People from Diverse Countries

ELS Center

Welcome new students to our campus by giving them an opportunity to practice their English– a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and share your own! Location is on the UCity Campus in Whitecar Hall. Thursdays 3:30-5:30PM. 

[In-person]

 

Criminal Justice Reform

PAR Recycle Works

Work with this organization that offers environmentally responsible recycling services while providing life-changing workforce training to formerly incarcerated individuals. Mondays 3:30-5:30PM.

[In-person]

 

Youth -  Education and Mentoring - High School (Background check needed) 

Hope for the Future Homework Tutoring & College Guidance Program

A service opportunity with the African Catholic Community of the Phila Archdiocese. Middle and HS students, working in collaboration with SJU tutors, engage learners to increase academic success by assisting with homework tutoring. Wednesdays 3:15-5:30PM. 

[In-person or Virtual]

 

LUCY (Lifting Up Camden’s Youth)

Assist with youth programming/activities.  Background check required. Tuesdays or Thursdays 5-9PM. 

[In-person]

 

Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Assist with math tutoring for 7/8th and high school students. Some students are currently learning English as a second language. Background check required. Transportation provided. Fridays 11:30AM-1PM. 

[In-person]

 

Wynnefield Library Tutoring

Saint Joseph’s University student volunteers will tutor Philadelphia high school students in at least one of the following subjects: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Tutoring will be provided in small groups both in person or via Zoom. SJU tutors  are expected to have general knowledge and understanding of the subject(s) tutored. Mondays  3:30-5PM. Background check required. 

[In-person]

 

Youth -  Education and Mentoring - K-8th (Background check needed) 

Community Development Services

Assist at this after school program. Background check required. Transportation provided.  Wednesdays from 3-6PM. 

[In-person]

 

GESU

An afterschool  program which involves mentoring and leading activities for children ages preschool to 7th grade. Transportation provided.  Background check required. COVID-19 vaccine required + booster. Wednesdays 3:15-5:45PM. 

[In-person]

 

Gompers Elementary After School Tutoring

Assist with an after school tutoring program. Background check required. Tuesdays or Thursdays 3-4:30PM.  

[In-person]

 

Gompers Elementary School Classroom Assistance

Assist classroom teachers with their students’ learning math, reading, and other subject areas. Choose one day/time per week, during the school day Mon-Fri, depending on your availability. Assistance is also needed for classes held in the library. Background check required. 

[In-person]

 

Gompers Elementary School High Impact Tutoring

Participate in this new program of high-impact tutoring. You will meet for one hour twice per week with the same student on an area of academic need. Background check and training required.

[In-person]

 

Gompers Elementary School Recess Program

Assist with a recess exercise and recreation program. Background check required. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 11-12:15 or 12:30-1:45. 

[In-person]

 

Overbrook Educational Center Recess

One-third of this Philadelphia public school's population is either blind or visually impaired. Lead organized recess activities, play with students individually etc. Background check required. Transportation provided. Mondays 11:15-1PM. 

[In-person]

 

Northern Children’s Services

Assist with tutoring and activities for youth. Background check required. Transportation provided. Located near Manayunk. Tuesdays 4:45-6 PM. 

[In-person]

 

Youth - Early Childhood (Background check needed) 

Jewish Community Center

Assist with early childhood learning and care, infants to preK at this community center near SJU. Background check required. Transportation provided. Mondays 2-4PM. 

[In-person]