Every Active Member of St. James Volunteers

In 2010, St. James has made a commitment to a year-long project in which every active member of St. James (children, adults and youth) will volunteer for a community non-profit.  In support of this effort, you will find a suggestion of nine area non-profits below in which to volunteer if you do not know where to begin. Once you have volunteered we ask that you put your name on a slip of paper in the pocket for the nonprofit or at the top of the bulletin board  if where you volunteered is not listed on the board. The Mission bulletin board can be found in Fellowship Hall.  Each Sunday during the closing part of worship, those who are going to volunteer that week will be asked to identify yourself so we can pray for you and the upcoming work you will do for our community.

 

 

Community Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Delaware County SPCA

555 Sandy Bank Rd.

Media, PA

(610)566-1370

http://www.delcospca.org/

Must fill out volunteer application.

Needs:  Greeter, cleaning, Petfinder, dog walker, Cat Room assistant, Kennel assistant, Foster care and outreach.

 

 

The Historic Grange Estate

143 Myrtle Ave.

Havertown, PA  19083

(610) 446-4958

www.thegrangeestate.org

Needs:  Tour guides, program developers, gardeners, crafters, newsletter editors, beekeepers and office managers.  Volunteers are active in development, maintenance, repair of buildings, grounds, publicity, hospitality, membership, rentals and Gift Shop sales.

 

 

Interfaith Hospitality Network

Overnight shelter provided by area churches and synagogues for homeless families in Delaware County.

Shelter is provided by Union United Methodist Church: Havertown, PA every 5-6 weeks.

200 Brookline Boulevard

Havertown, PA 19083

(610) 789-1700

Needs: Cook a meal, help serve the meal, play games or cards, read to children, listen and talk with those staying overnight, or sleepover as host for the night.  Volunteers are needed from 5:00-7:00 PM, 7:00-9:00 PM and 9:00 PM - 6:30 AM.  For further information or to sign up to volunteer contact Union United Methodist Church.

 

 

Habitat for Humanity

Chester-Delco

PO Box 656

Chester, PA 19016-0656

(610) 872-5424

http://www.habitatdelco.org/

Needs: Many and varied, not just construction; see website for details.

 

 

Youth Build Philadelphia Charter School

1231 N. Broad St.  OIC Building 3rd Floor

Philadelphia, PA  19122

(215)627-8671 ext. 33 (Lauren Fitzgerald)

They provide high school drop-outs with a second chance at education.

Needs:  Administrative assistant, filing, photocopying, aid staff and teachers in staying current with administrative tasks.  Serve on weekly basis at least one hour per week.

PA criminal background check and current TB test required.

 

 

SHARE Food Program

2901 W. Hunting Park Ave.

Philadelphia, PA  19129

(215) 223-2220

Need:  Bagging food for distribution, many dates available, minimum age 10.

 

 

United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

(215) 665-2500
The following three opportunities are with United Way:

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse
East Fairmont Park (33rd and Oxford)

Need: Children’s Story Hour Leader

Children 5 years and younger, 10:30-11:30 AM Wednesdays, read stories aloud.  Must be comfortable with young children and enjoy reading aloud.

 

Foster Grandparent Program

990 Spring Girard St. 7th Floor

Philadelphia, PA  19123

Need: After School Volunteer

Three hours/day, minimum age 60, matched with children grades K-3rd to engage in tutoring and mentoring.  40 hour orientation training required by Mayor’s Office of Community Services.

 

Dreuding Center/Project Rainbow

413 W. Master St.

Philadelphia, PA  19122

http://www.holyredeemer.com/Main/Public/DruedingCenterProjectRainbow2.aspx

Need: Cook a healthy dinner for homeless families (groceries and a big heart).  Can do once or on a monthly basis.  Can use kitchen in their facilities to reheat or prepare the meal.