volunteer

This volunteer program was made for those with an interest in museum/archive work. Join us on Saturdays from 10AM-12PM during the months of October and November to learn new museum and archival skills. October 4, 2025 – Introduction to HSG...

Come celebrate The Philly Spring Cleanup with TTF Watershed, Philadelphia Parks and Rec, the Philadelphia Water Dept, The Office of Clean and Green and United by Blue at Tacony Creek Park. We will come together to help preserve the health...

Local civically-engaged residents met over 8 local orgs that are making a difference last evening at our second annual volunteer mixer. Last night, the new year began with purpose and passion at “Connect for Change,” the second annual volunteer mixer...

It’s back!  Owl Prowl returns to the Schuylkill Center for an evening of everything owl. These night-time hunters are rarely seen, although traces of their existence can be found with a watchful eye. Learn about some of the physical and...

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the...

How to give back locally, from Goats to Gardens, Bottles to Boats, and everything in between. Ask anyone at any nonprofit, and they will all agree – volunteers are the heart of every organization. Volunteers even make up one-third of...

Fed up with trash on the street, internet users are coming together to clean up litter around Philadelphia It’s no secret that Philly has a trash problem. Ranked as 2020’s dirtiest American city by Forbes, inadequate street cleaning and lack...

Technology is helping to fight Philly’s growing hunger and food waste Two key issues currently plaguing the streets of Philadelphia are food insecurity and food waste. Based on data analyzed by Hunger Free America, the number of people struggling against...

Changing our individual habits is a great start toward helping the environment, but it is not the ultimate solution. Climate change is a systemic issue that requires collective action. There is power in numbers. If we want to see a...