Topic: Volunteering
Growing Philadelphia’s Civic Talent Begins in the Classroom
Why investing in those young people in bright red City Year jackets is an essential strategy for our city’s future
By Darryl Bundrige
Meet the Real Underdogs of Philly
A small but mighty all-volunteer nonprofit helps Philadelphia dogs who live outdoors
By Hailey Rauso
Leveraging Philly’s Formidable Volunteer Love
From public parks to open source software, Philadelphia’s wealth of donated labor needs a professional boost to really thrive
By Michelle Lee
Do Something To Make Philly Awesome
Your one-stop-shop for civic engagement so you can be a better Philadelphia citizen.
By Ralph Thorn
Beyond the Grave — Gardening for Good
At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process
By Ellen Miller
You Can Now Volunteer to Record Audiobooks for People Who Are Blind
Just don’t bring a can of seltzer into the recording studio!
By Victor Fiorillo
MLK Day of Service in Philly — Where to Go, What to Do
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace
By Laura Swartz
Alison Grove, Hype Woman
You won’t see her dressed like Betsy Ross or scoring a goal on the World Cup soccer pitch, but behind the scenes, she’s made a career of transforming thousands of proud Philadelphians into expert — and excited — volunteer hosts
By Courtney DuChene
One Thing to Do Each Week to Make a Better City in 2026
52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
17+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
How to spread cheer to all Philadelphians in this time of joy — and need
By Charissa Howard