
SERVICE PROJECTS
Our Service Projects
Members of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia are actively involved with hands-on community service projects which include feeding the hungry, promoting literacy in schools, cleaning up and beautifying the environment, honoring veterans, and more. We also welcome volunteers to help our members with our projects. If you are not a member, and would like to help, please complete a registration form.
Upcoming member service projects:
Save + Sort Volunteer Day
Volunteer with us to help divert a variety of creative materials from the landfill and return them to our creative community where they can be reused in countless projects!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Resource Exchange
1800 N. American St., Philadelphia
Past projects:
Filling Hopes and Stomachs
Our club was privileged to take time to help Philly House during their meal service. Philly House, along with the support from a farm in New Hope and a medical staff from Jeff Hope, is able to provide food, shelter, and services to homeless men.
Volunteers from Rotary were greeted by club member Alison Murray and became the servers during the lunch service. This was a great opportunity to learn and build awareness!
House of Hope Volunteering was a Success
House of Hope is about community fellowship and serving those in need. On Sunday, December 14th, Philadelphia Rotary partnered in that mission. It was an inspiring event that allowed individuals to be fed with donated food along with a chance to be warm with new coat donations. Those who attended were Christa Cobb, Ken Myers, Colin McMorrow, Nick Squeri, and Kiki Watkins.
Philly Rotary Shows Up for St. Chris Turkey Day
We were proud to be part of a contingent of Philadelphia Rotary members packing several hundred full-course Thanksgiving dinners for needy patient/client families of Philadelphia’s St. Christopher Hospital for Children this week.
A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's offers nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists who provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. What truly sets St. Chris apart is the way it provides that care – with genuine passion and heart in a nurturing, patient- and family-centered environment.
Philadelphia Rotary ReStore Day
On October 19th, Philadelphia Rotary and Habitat for Humanity were framing a continuous friendship as Philadelphia Rotarians met at the Habitat retail store. Seven volunteers (Colin, Nick, Gary, Christa, Jim, David, and a guest, Pauline) were given an exclusive tour and then got to work completing the construction of three bed frames.
It is certainly a pleasure to keep the annual volunteer tradition going, and we look forward to next year!
A Sense of Hope at Lutheran Settlement House
On Thursday, August 15th, Rotary had a fun and inspirational time helping out at the carnival at Lutheran Settlement House. It was such a bright day with a bouncy castle, beautiful face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and community resources!
Ken Myers, Ed Isaack, Rosana Anchondo-Isaack, Christa Cobb, and Nick Squeri were there to help make this day a success. Afterward, David Chiles, Lutheran Settlement House Executive Director, kindly gave Rotary a very informative tour of the facilities as we discussed being hopeful of future volunteer opportunities.
An Amazing Day with St. Christopher’s
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children had another very successful turnout for the Back to School Carnival! Dr. Renée Turchi (in photo with Nick Squeri) headed an all-day event in which the hospital provided backpacks for children.
This was an extraordinary day that offered support that was beyond basic with dental and heart exams. Because organizations like Rotary were there to support the event, there were many resources available to build better communities. Families enjoyed free face painting, crafts, pizza, pretzels, water ice, fresh fruit, and water. There were even animals and clowns!
Thanks, Nick, for representing the Philadelphia Rotary, even with a major storm pending!
Blood Drive
On Tuesday, July 31st, we held the first Pyramid Club/Rotary Club of Philadelphia blood drive with the American Red Cross was a real success. Thanks to the efforts of Rotary's Kwame Tyndale and Carrie Sharpshair and our partners at the Red Cross, we met our goal of 30 donors from a mix of Pyramid and Rotary members.
Blood donors save lives and there is always a need for regular donors and Red Cross volunteers. If you want to be a volunteer, go to the Red Cross website and apply. You'll be assigned a mentor and take courses on how to serve the needs of this incredible organization. Kwame mentioned that a partnership with groups like us boosts community commitment and awareness about both organizations.
Congratulations to all those involved in a wonderful way that will directly impact the lives of others!
Wyck House Cleanup
On May 11th, Rotary Club of Philadelphia had a great time sprucing up the Wyck Historic House and Garden.
Day of Service Recap
On April 28th at the District Conference Day of Service, Philadelphia Rotary members came together to support nonprofits like the Vincent de Paul Society. One event took place at Colonial Middle School in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Members, including Nick Squeri and Kwame Tyndale, prepared PB&J sandwiches, made sock rolls, helped in the warehouse, and put together breakfast bags. These services directly support the unhoused in our communities! Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us during this year's District Conference Day of Service.
April 13, 4:30 PM: Spring Block Build
Organization Name: Rebuild Together Philadelphia
Volunteers assisted with healthy home repairs.
Truly FABulous Experience
Oscar and our fellow Rotarians had a great event on Thursday, April 4th with Fab Youth Philly! More than 80 teens came out to the FAB FASHION BOUTIQUE, which offers free suits, dresses, and formal wear for youth in Philadelphia.
"So many people were involved in making this a success, and we look forward to sharing more posts and pictures and thank yous in the coming days... and we’re excited that we’re able to pay it forward and make a donation of items that didn’t get taken to our neighborhood friends at Mantua Civic Association." - Fab Youth Philly
See Instagram posts here.
Served with Love
Thursday, March 28, 4 PM - 8 PM
Ronald McDonald House
3925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Volunteers served at the Ronald McDonald House where they helped the Food Service Team to prep meals and snacks, serve dinner, package leftovers, and clean up the commercial kitchen for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Cradles to Crayons Successful Service
Thank you all so much for volunteering your time, love, and energy on Saturday, Feb 24, during another rewarding day of service for Cradles to Crayons!
We did an amazing job in the sorting area as we inspected and folded clothes going to young children in the community and promoted their motto of Quality = Dignity. We all worked hard to make this a meaningful event for the community. Additionally, Rotary presented Cradles to Crayons with $500 to help with future needs!
The entire staff at Cradles to Crayons says a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped! We will continue to partner with them and similar organizations to help those in need and make a positive difference in the world.
MLK Day of Service
This Martin Luther King Day, Philadelphia Rotary members dedicated their time to a service project at the University of Pennsylvania as part of a Global Citizen volunteer effort.
Assembling "Making Life Kinder" bags for local shelters were Philadelphia Rotarians, Christa Cobb, Geni Klein, President Ken Myers, Nick Squeri, Lisa Kennedy, and Maria Alejandra Somarriba. The community's response was incredible, with a diverse group coming together for this meaningful cause. Rotary volunteers assembled toiletries, create t-shirt bags, and contributed to the cleanup efforts.
The spirit of service and unity was truly inspiring. A big thank you to all who participated, showcasing the impactful difference we can make when we come together as a community.
Large Turnout of Toys for Tots Volunteers on December 16th and 19th
The Salvation Army got lots of help from Philadelphia Rotary this year. During the first volunteer shift, Rotary members sorted items donated to the Toys for Tots program. They also helped set up a “stocking stuffer” area, so families would be able to pick out their own toys. Since so many Rotary volunteers showed up and they finished their holiday gift tasks early, they also helped put away a food delivery. Then, on the second day of service, the Rotary team helped distribute the gifts to families in need. Both days were filled with the Christmas spirit of giving so thanks to ALL the volunteers who helped out this year!
Turkey Drive Helps 300 Families, St. Christopher's Hospital, Tuesday, November 21st
Philadelphia Rotary played an integral role in helping 300 families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Our volunteers unboxed turkeys and loaded them individually into meal boxes filled with vegetables and other holiday meal ingredients. The food was purchased, thanks, in part, to a $2000 donation from our club's Foundation. You can watch a short recap video HERE. (And while you're on our club's YouTube channel, please click "Subscribe.")
Habitat for Humanity
Philly Rotarians gathered Friday to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. Members helped install fiberglass insulation panels in one of six new affordable housing units being built in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Much sweat, learning, and particulate matter was had — all for a great cause. Thanks to Rachel Aylward, Colin McMorrow, Sean Friedland, Shawn McGill, President Ken Myers, Michael Snell, and Maria Alejandra Somarriba who helped out! If you want to see more of the action, check out this fabulous video that Michael put on our club's Instagram Reels! (And please make sure you are following all our social media channels. The links are at the bottom of this newsletter.)
Socks for Streets
Thanks to everyone who went out in the stormy weather on Saturday, September 23rd to volunteer at the Socks for the Streets service project! Christa Cobb, Carrie Sharpshair, Nick Squeri, Pete Henson, Michael Snell, Ken Myers, Matthew Bean, Colin McMorrow, and Walt Pinkas worked at the Community Resource Fair in Northeast Philadelphia. They helped run the complimentary concession station and raffle tickets table.
Lutheran Settlement House
Rotary volunteers are needed for Friday, August 18th as we partner again with Lutheran Settlement House. Can you help out between 11:30am-3pm? If so, please register HERE.
Volunteers will have an opportunity to get together after the event. Our Social Committee is working out the details so watch this space!
Back To School Fair, August 18th
Service Committee co-chair Walt Pinkas says Friday's Back to School fair was a big success. Rotarians served families at Jane Addams Place, run by Lutheran Settlement House. The fair included:
face painting, a bounce house, and balloon animals
children's games
BBQ, cotton candy, slushiest, and popcorn
resource tables
sidewalk chalk
basketball
Walt says a great time was had by all. Thanks to all of the volunteers from Philadelphia Rotary!
Thanks to Carnival Volunteers, August 4th
Rain didn't dampen the spirits of all the families who attended the 13th annual Back to School Carnival run by St. Christopher's Hospital.
Yesterday from 9am-3pm, neighborhood kids enjoyed face-painting, costumed characters, book giveaways and plenty of food. Volunteers from our club covered all the available shifts, helping with set-up, water and food distribution, and clean-up.
Thanks to Philadelphia Rotary volunteers Christa, James (who brought baby Coleman),Sean, Shawn K, Shawn M, President Ken, Lisa, Nick, Anthony, Andrew, and Jameel.
MANNA
On Thursday, July 20th. Rotary volunteers at MANNA where they loaded trucks with bags of food that will be delivered to people who are home-bound with medical issues.
Savage Sisters
Volunteers are needed to work with Savage Sisters, whose goal is to provide Housing and Harm Reduction for those living with or affected by substance abuse disorder.
Organization: Savage Sisters
Date: Saturday, July 15th
Time: 9:30am - 12pm
Location: 3115 Kensington Ave. Philadelphia, PA
Details: Training between 9:30 am and 10:00 am. From there we head to the Outreach site a few blocks away as a group, set up by 10:30, and serve until around 12:00 pm. During these events, staff and volunteers distribute materials, lead a beautification effort, provide on site wound care and take people back to the drop in center for additional wound care and shower. This event hosts 30 - 60 volunteers, and serves at least 350 participants.
CLICK HERE to register for this service project on July 15th.
Flags for Veterans
Have you ever visited the Laurel Hill Cemetery? It's a beautiful place that's full of history with gravestones marked with well-known names such as Rittenhouse, Strawbridge and Widener. You can explore for yourself on Sunday, May 21st. We'll be placing flags on the graves of veterans, starting at 10:00am. Join your Rotary friends and members of the American Legion Post 405 for this pre-Memorial Day service project.
We will meet at the gatehouse of Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
If you'll be ATTENDING, CLICK HERE
If you can NOT ATTEND, please click here
Return to the Wyck House for Spring Clean-Up Project
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10am to 12 Noon 6026 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
Mark your calendar for what's always a lovely day at Wyck House in Germantown. Philadelphia Rotary volunteers are needed to help weed, mulch and plant on Saturday, April 29th from 10am-12 Noon. Gardening experience is not required.
If you plan to attend, please register HERE.
If you are not able to attend please let us know by clicking HERE.
Caring for Friends on January 14, 2023, 9am - Noon
We had a productive and fun service project at Caring for Friends in Northeast Philly. The organization's founder Vince Schiavone told us how grateful he is to have had our help. The peanut butter and jelly sandwiches we assembled and packaged were going to be given to homeless people. And the squash that we chopped and seasoned was going to be used for an MLK Day of Service dinner. Many thanks to all who volunteered for this important and rewarding service event.
Toy Sorting and Distribution at the Salvation Army
You can help us brighten the lives of local kids this holiday season. Philadelphia Rotary scheduled two service projects with The Salvation Army. Please consider volunteering for one or both of the following:
Toy Sorting: December 14th at 10am
West Philadelphia Corps Community Center at 5501 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19139
Organize, pack, and prepare toys for families to pick up. Be sure to wear comfortable attire. To volunteer for Toy Sorting, please select Attending or Not Attending.
Toy Distribution: December 18th at 1:30 PM
West Philadelphia Corps Community Center at 5501 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19139
This is the day families come to pick-up their toy donations. Volunteers will assist with set-up/break-down, check-in, and distribution. Be sure to wear comfortable attire.
To volunteer for Toy Distribution, please select Attending or Not Attending.
MANNA Saturday, November 19, 2022 1:00-4:00pm
Join us in the kitchen at MANNA which provides medically tailored meals to the seriously ill.The organization relies heavily on volunteers so we have scheduled a Rotary shift on Sat. Nov. 19th from 1-4pm. No experience is required. It's always an enjoyable experience in MANNA's kitchen, whether we're chopping vegetables, scooping food into containers, or wrapping prepared meals. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
A few notes:
MANNA has its own registration process so please CLICK THIS LINK to sign up.
As per current guidance from the City of Philadelphia, masks are optional. Proof of vaccination is required to volunteer at MANNA.
Prospective volunteers are encouraged to e-mail proof of COVID-19 vaccination ahead of time to vaccine@mannapa.org so we can update your records. Volunteers can also show front desk staff their vaccine cards day-of.
We at Philadelphia Rotary would also appreciate knowing of your interest in volunteering. If you plan on joining us at MANNA, please CLICK HERE.
Saturday October 15, 2022, 10am - Noon
WYCK HOUSE GARDENING PROJECT: FALL LANDSCAPE AND YARD MAINTENANCE
Wyck has continuously preserved the oldest rose garden in the U.S. since 1824.
Volunteers are needed to renew fall turf, reseed, tidy wood lots, lay mushroom compost, and general yard work. Wyck will provide needed tools and gloves.
6026 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Volunteers must register in advance HERE
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Join us after the service project for an informal gathering for food and drinks at Attic Brewing Company. Register HERE.
Saturday, Sept. 24 2022
9am - Noon
Help Prepare Food for Homebound Seniors at Caring for Friends
Please REGISTER HERE.
Caring for Friends
12271 Townsend Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1288
If you'd like to go to Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse for lunch after volunteering, please let us know so we can reserve the right sized table for the Rotary group. Please REGISTER HERE for LUNCH. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILA. RESTORE DAY
10am - 1pm
Volunteers needed to process donations in the warehouse, organize and build items.
Habitat for Humanity Restore
2318 Washington Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Volunteers must follow safety precautions and register in advance HERE
Registration contact:
Greg Bradley: info@philadelphiarotary.org
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Join us after the service project for an informal gathering for food and drinks at Chick's Philly
Register HERE
(More info HERE)
Sunday, June 26, 2022
FELStival community event
9 am to noon
noon to 3 pm
2:30 to 5:30 pm
Volunteers needed to help event set-up, directing traffic, checking vendors into the event, answering patron and vendor questions, trash removal, and clean-up. All volunteers will receive a free meal voucher for their generous time and commitment.
Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) provides excellence in early childhood education for all families from diverse backgrounds.
The event will be hosted at:
Paley Early Learning Center
2199 Strahle Street, Philadelphia, 19152
Volunteers must register in advance for one of the time slots HERE
Contact: Greg Bradley
info@philadelphiarotary.org
Sunday, May 15, 2022
VOLUNTEER FLAG PLACEMENT: PREPARING TO HONOR AMERICA'S HEROES
10 am – noon
Help to place American flags on the grave sites of Veterans that served in all of our nation’s wars. Free refreshments will be provided to all. Registration is required in advance.
Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse, entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132.
Free parking is located in the lot across the street from the Gatehouse.
Information contact: Greg Bradley info@philadelphiarotary.org
Saturday, April 30, 2022
WYCK HOUSE GARDENING PROJECT: SPRING LANDSCAPE AND YARD MAINTENANCE
10 am - 1 pm
Wyck has continuously preserved the oldest rose garden in the U.S. since 1824.
Volunteers are needed to prepare gardens for spring.
Wyck will provide needed tools and gloves. Volunteers must bring and wear masks.
6026 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Volunteers must register in advance HERE
Contact: Greg Bradley Info@philadelphiarotary.org
Saturday, April 2, 2022
SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL CLEAN UP
9 am - 1 pm
Help tidy up the Schuylkill River Trail as part of a city-wide spring cleaning event. Volunteers will be mulching, removing trash and debris, and tidying the trail. Meet under the Walnut Street Bridge between 24th St. and the trail. Tools will be provided for everyone.
Register HERE
Registration contact:
Meghan Miller info@philadelphiarotary.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
9 am - 2 pm
Volunteers needed to donate blood at the American Red Cross facility to help alleviate a national shortage. Appointments will be taken in 15 minute increments. Interested donors should email the registration contact below.
American Red Cross
700 Spring Garden St.
Conference Room D
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Registration contact:
Greg Bradley: info@philadelphiarotary.org
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022
SALVATION ARMY
9 am - 12 noon
Volunteers needed to organize food donations that will be distributed to the community.
Salvation Army
Philadelphia West
5501 Market Street, 19139
Volunteers must register in advance HERE
Saturday, February 19, 2022
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILA. RESTORE DAY
11 am - 3 pm
Volunteers needed to process donations in the warehouse, organize and build items.
Habitat for Humanity Restore
2318 Washington Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Volunteers must follow safety precautions and register in advance HERE
Registration contact:
Greg Bradley: info@philadelphiarotary.org
FROM NOVEMBER 8 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2022
CAREER SPEAKER SERIES FOR STUDENTS AT PARTNER SCHOOLS
Members will be conducting virtual career presentations to students from our partner schools with Interact Club. Presenters will discuss their personal background, professional training and career experiences, followed by questions and answers. These sessions were piloted last year and were highly successful with high school students at Liguori Academy located in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. Sessions begin at 11am.
November 8:
D. F. Pace, Inspector, Philadelphia Police Department
November 16:
Elizabeth Cieri, Executive Director, Communications & Development, Foundations, Inc.
Brian Madalion, District Manager, Inspirity
November 18:
Darren Sudman, Founder, Unless Agency
December 7 (9:15am):
Justin Zucca, Managing Director, Corporate Tax Incentives
Christopher Larcade, President, Synergy Sales Consulting
December 14:
Karon Massado, Real Estate Salesperson, Compass, Aragona & Associates
Luke Dale, Architect
December 16:
Lt. LaMonte Adams, Philadelphia Police Department
January 10:
Lt. Samuel Saitie, Pharmacy Intern, Temple University Hospital
Dr. Greg Fridman, CEO, AA Plasma, LLC
January 11:
Cassidy Duckett, Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Courts
Lisa Leonard, Voiceover Artist, Lisa Leonard Help & Healing VO
January 18:
Lonce Scott, Field Director, Boy Scouts of America
For more information, contact Joseph Batory, info@philadelphiarotary.org
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022
~~~POSTPONED ~ date TBD~~~
Volunteer support is needed
now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
5pm–8pm shift
420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Registration info. contact:
Greg Bradley, info@philadelphiarotary.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021
SALVATION ARMY
12 noon–4pm
Volunteers needed to prepare and distribute donated toys to children and families in need for the holidays.
Salvation Army
Philadelphia West
5501 Market Street, 19139
Volunteers must register in advance: Here
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S TURKEY DRIVE
10am–2pm
Assemble and walk Thanksgiving dinner food boxes to the cars for patient families of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
Face masks are required and volunteers must be vaccinated.
Parking lot of the Urban Child Building, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children: 160 East Erie Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134
MUST register in advance: Here
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Volunteer support is needed
now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS and PIES at MANNA for THANKSGIVING
9 am to 1 pm shift
420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Volunteers must register in advance: Register Here
Registration info. contact:
Greg Bradley, info@philadelphiarotary.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021
Volunteer support is needed
now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at CARING FOR FRIENDS
9 am to 12 noon shift
Volunteers will be preparing meals at their food bank that helps thousands of seniors and families in need in the five-county Philadelphia area.
12271 Townsend Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Volunteers must register here:
Registration info. contact:
Bob McCarron, info@philadelphiarotary.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021
WYCK HOUSE GARDENING PROJECT: FALL LANDSCAPE AND YARD MAINTENANCE
10:00am–1pm
Wyck has continuously preserved the oldest rose garden in the U.S. since 1824.
Volunteers are needed to renew fall turf, reseed, tidy wood lots, lay mushroom compost, and general yard work.
Wyck will provide needed tools and gloves.
6026 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Registration: Members should use link provided in newsletter
Contact: Meghan Miller memiller1213@gmail.com
— — ONGOING — —
THROUGH SUMMER 2021
READING WITH ROTARY ALLOWED
Volunteers needed to coach students enrolled in the Reading Allowed high-quality tutoring program. Volunteers will assist students with school homework assignments or with other assignments as directed by the Reading Allowed professional tutor.
Note: Volunteers will need to complete background checks. The Pennsylvania Department of Education's requirements for volunteer background checks can be found here.
Information contact: Service Chair Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021
FELS EARLY LEARNING SERVICES
LANDSCAPE AND YARD MAINTENANCE
10am – 1pm
Volunteers are needed for general yard work like weeding, yard clean-up, window cleaning, external building beautification, power-washing, playground equipment assembly, and depending on the weather we may transition indoors for painting projects.
Please bring your own gloves and items to stay cool.
FELS will provide water, snacks, and tools.
Paley Early Learning Center
2199 Strahle Street Philadelphia,19152
Registration: Members follow the link on the newsletter.
Non-members register at philadelphiarotary.org/volunteer-for-service
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021
INDIAN CREEK CLEAN UP
12 noon – 3pm
Working in Morris Park’s Indian Creek, located in Overbrook (West Philly), to clear an area blocked by several fallen trees.
Volunteers will spend the day spread out in the creek, some focused on removing brush to elevated banks to avoid it washing back in, and others with garbage bags focused on collecting trash.
Volunteers should wear water friendly shoes and clothes that can get wet up to their thigh. Materials will be provided.
To register: click here
For more information, contact:
Meghan Miller memiller1213@gmail.com
SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021
SAVE A LIFE, TURN IN A GUN
10am–2pm
Volunteers needed to safely secure collecting guns for buyback event at two safe firearms disposal locations.
Mt. Enon Baptist Church
500 Snyder Ave. Phila., 19148
Upper Room Baptist Church
7230 Ogontz Ave. Phila., 19138
Registration info. contact:
Barry Kirzner, b.kirzner@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021
Volunteer support is needed
now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
5pm–8pm shift
420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Social event at nearby Kite & Key restaurant, 1836 Callowhill St.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021
LOVE YOUR PARK — VOLUNTEER CLEANUP IN FAIRMOUNT PARK BELMONT PLATEAU
5:30 – 7 pm
Help keep Philly's parks and waterways free of litter! Join us for this small, socially distant & family friendly cleanup in West Fairmount Park.
Trash grabbers, bags, and gloves will be provided, though you're welcome to bring your own. Please note restrooms are not available at this locations, and volunteers should bring plenty of water for themselves. Cleanups are cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder.
All participants must wear a mask.
Register here: loveyourpark.org/events/belmont-plateau-cleanup
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021
SALVATION ARMY
9:30am
Volunteers needed to help organize food donations
Face masks and social distancing required.
Philadelphia West
5501 Market Street, 19139
Interested volunteers must contact:
Ken Myers, ken@mycoralhome.com
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021
Volunteer support is needed
now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
3:30pm‒6:30pm shift
420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Social event at nearby Kite & Key restaurant, 1836 Callowhill St.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
——ONGOING——
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Help the local, regional, and national communities through service opportunities that you can do safely at home.
Click here to download the COVID-19 Service Project Opportunities list and select projects in which you would like to participate.
Information contact:
Service Chair Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
FRIDAYS FROM APRIL 9 THROUGH MAY 21, 2021
CAREER SPEAKER SERIES TO STUDENTS AT PARTNER SCHOOLS
Members will be conducting virtual vocational presentations to students from our partner schools with Interact Clubs Fridays at noon. Presenters will discuss their personal background, professional training and career experiences, followed by questions and answers. The first sessions will begin with high school students at Liguori Academy located in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
April 9:
Lisa Leonard, Voiceover artist, Lisa Leonard Help and Healing VO
Dr. Vicki Bralow, DO, Medicine, Bralow Medical Group
April 23:
Roscoe Brown, High-level security services, The Axon Network
Elizabeth Cieri, Education, Foundations, Inc.
April 30:
Lonce Scott, Nonprofit Management, Boy Scouts of America
Elizabeth Rogers, Real Estate, OCF Realty
May 7:
Cassandra Bolding, LPC, MAC, Mental health, Cassandra R. Bolding, LPC
Ken Myers, Hospitality, Coral
May 14:
Joan Batory, Education, Environmental, Philadelphia Green Task Force
Greg Bradley, Development Officer, Habitat for Humanity
May 21:
Oscar Armas-Luy, Software Management, SAP
Christopher Kaufer, Surgeon, retired
This is a members only event.
For more information, contact Joseph Batory, josephbatory@comcast.net
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021
WYCK HOUSE GARDENING PROJECT: SPRING LANDSCAPE AND YARD MAINTENANCE
10:00am - 1pm
Wyck has continuously preserved the oldest rose garden in the U.S. since 1824.
Volunteers are needed to renew turf, reseed, tidy wood lots, lay and general yard work.
Wyck will provide needed tools and gloves. Volunteers must bring and wear masks.
6026 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Greg Bradley gregb@habitatphiladelphia.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021
Volunteer support is needed
now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
3:30pm‒6:30pm shift
420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Social event at nearby McCrossen’s Tavern, 529 N. 20th St.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
AVAILABLE DATES:
TUESDAY, APRIL 27
THROUGH
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021
LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOUSE
9 –11am
Two volunteers per day are needed to stock shelves, light cleaning in their food pantry or help with their Farmer's Market.
Face masks and social distancing required.
1340 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Interested volunteers must contact: Kelly Feighan
Kelly_Feighan@yahoo.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
SECOND SATURDAYS IN WISSAHICKON PARK
Exact location given after registration.
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia
10am - 12pm
Help preserve the trees of the Wissahickon! Join us for a volunteer project to remove invasive shrubs and vines from its beloved forests. Project leaders will be on site to guide the work. All tools and materials will be provided, including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own). Masks are required. Please note, restrooms are not available at this location and volunteers should bring plenty of water for themselves. This event will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder!
Please register at:
https://loveyourpark.org/events/april2021
SaturDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021
SECOND SATURDAYS IN FAIRMOUNT PARK
Exact location TBD
10am - 12pm
Help preserve the trees of Fairmount Park. Join us for a restoration project to remove invasive shrubs and vines from its forests.
All tools and materials will be provided, including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own).
Volunteers are required to wear masks and gloves and follow social distance protocols. Please note, restrooms are not available at this location and volunteers should bring plenty of water.
Please register at loveyourpark.givepulse.com/event/215874
ONGOING THROUGH February 6, 2021
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES DRIVE FOR SAVANNA-LA-MAR PUBLIC GENERAL HOSPITAL, JAMAICA
Supplies are greatly needed for public hospitals in Jamaica.
Items of specific need include, but not limited to: masks, disposable aprons and gloves or any other items needed in a hospital. Bedsheets, towels, washcloths are also accepted but must be white. Rotary Club of Philadelphia member, Marva Haye is coordinating the effort and will supervise shipping and ensuring the safe delivery to the hospital.
Donations deadline:
February 6, 2021
To donate items, contact Marva Haye, marvanegril@aol.com
AVAILABLE DATES:
MONDAY, JANUARY 25
THROUGH
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021
LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOUSE
9 –11am
Volunteers needed to stock shelves in their food pantry.
Face masks and social distancing required.
1340 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Interested volunteers must contact: Kelly Feighan
Kelly_Feighan@yahoo.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021
SECOND SATURDAYS IN WISSAHICKON PARK
Andorra Meadow,
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia
10am - 12pm
Help preserve the forests of the Wissahickon. Join us for a restoration project to remove invasive vines and shrubs surrounding Andorra Meadows.
All tools and materials will be provided, including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own). Masks are required. Please note, restrooms are not available at this location and volunteers should bring plenty of water.
Please register at loveyourpark.givepulse.com/event/register/215864
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Join us after the service project:
HIKE THE WISSAHICKON
12 pm (after Second Saturday service event)
Green Valley Inn
Valley Green Rd., Philadelphia, 19128
Hike through scenic Wissahickon Park. Masks are required. Let Meghan know if you're coming so we can wait for everyone, memiller1213@gmail.com
Available dates:
Monday, December 14
through
Thursday, December 17, 2020
SALVATION ARMY
12 noon -7pm
Volunteers needed to help with sorting donated toys for gifts to children.
Face masks and social distancing required.
Philadelphia West
5501 Market Street, 19139
Interested volunteers must contact: Ken Myers, ken@mycoralhome.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S TURKEY DRIVE
10:30am–2pm
Walking assembled Thanksgiving dinner food boxes to the cars for patient families of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
Face masks are required and social distancing in place for up to 5 volunteers.
Parking lot of the Urban Child Building, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children: 160 East Erie Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134
MUST register in advance with contact: Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
monDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020
COAT and BOOK DONATION COLLECTION
10am‒7pm
Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia.
Members of the Rotary Club of Frankford Northeast Philadelphia are sponsoring a Coat and Book Donation Collection in collaboration with Holy Family University.
Donated coats — new and slightly used, for children and adults — will benefit Feast of Justice, serving families and veterans in need. Books donated will benefit Thomas Holme Elementary School and Project HOME.
All donations must be placed in plastic bags.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with receiving donations in shifts throughout the day.
Contact: Margaret Kelly, Frankford Northeast Philadelphia Rotarian and Vice President for the Mission
mkelly@holyfamily.edu or
267-341-3651.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020
LOVE YOUR PARK — FALL SERVICE DAY in FAIRMOUNT PARK
9am‒1pm
Belmont Plateau
Love Your Park Fall Service Day is a citywide volunteer event on the second Saturday of November.
Volunteers will clean up the park after a busy summer and prepare for winter: plant and care for trees, rake leaves, plant flower bulbs, clean out garden beds, and more.
Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Volunteer support is needed now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
5pm‒8pm shift
420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Social event at a nearby outdoor bar/restaurant after.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020
WYCK HOUSE GARDENING PROJECT - FALL LANDSCAPE AND YARD MAINTENANCE
10:00am‒1pm
Wyck has continuously preserved the oldest rose garden in the U.S. since 1824.
Volunteers are needed to renew fall turf, reseed, tidy wood lots, lay mushroom compost, and general yard work.
Wyck will provide needed tools and gloves. Volunteers must bring and wear masks.
6026 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Patricia Ellard patriciaellard@gmail.com
Saturday, October 10, 2020
FAIRMOUNT PARK - TACONY CREEK CLEAN UP
10am - 1pm
Social event to follow (location TBD)!
Help preserve the trees of Tacony Creek Park! Join us for a restoration project to remove invasive shrubs and vines from its forests. Project leaders will be on site to guide the work. All tools and materials will be provided, including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own).
Meet at the Tacony Creek Trail, near the Bingham St gateway: Map Link
We'll gather along the trail, just off Bingham St, between D & Ashdale St. There is plenty of on-street parking available, and several spots to lock your bike.
Please note: restrooms are not available at this location and volunteers should bring plenty of water for themselves.
Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.
Please use this URL to register on the Love Your Park website.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILA. RESTORE DONATION DAY
11am‒3pm
Volunteers needed to greet donors, unload vehicles, and sort donations.
Habitat for Humanity Restore
2318 Washington Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Volunteers will work outside and be required to wear masks and gloves, and follow social distancing and safety practices.
Registration contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
102.9 WMGK live radio broadcast | food | fun
Read more on their website:
MGK’s Gimme Shelter with Habitat for Humanity
Thursday, August 20, 2020
LOVE YOUR PARK — VOLUNTEER CLEANUP IN FAIRMOUNT PARK
5:30 –7 pm
Help keep Philly's parks and waterways free of litter! Join us for this small, socially distant & family friendly cleanup in West Fairmount Park.
Trash grabbers, bags, and gloves will be provided, though you're welcome to bring your own. Please note restrooms are not available at this locations, and volunteers should bring plenty of water for themselves. Cleanups are cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder.
Remember to wear a mask, and to stay home if you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days.
Registration info. contact:
Meghan Miller, memiller1213@gmail.com
Saturday, July 25, 2020
SW PHILADELPHIA-EASTWICK ROTARY CLUB FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Help the SW Philadelphia-Eastwick Rotary Club pack and distribute food to the community in need.
10am to 2pm.
Meet at 8:30 am to set up and pack food
Common Place, 58th & Chester Ave., 19143
Information contact:
Service Chair Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
Volunteers must wear masks and gloves for safety.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
—event canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions closure—-
VOLUNTEER FLAG PLACEMENT: PREPARING TO HONOR AMERICA'S HEROES
10am – 2pm
Help to place American flags on the grave sites of Veterans that served in all of our nation’s wars. Free refreshments will be provided to all.
Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse, entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132.
Free parking is located in the lot across the street from the Gatehouse.
Information contact:
Service Chair Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Volunteer support is needed now more than ever!
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
1pm‒4pm shift
Please register: MANNA volunteer individual site:
mannapa.org/volunteer/individual-volunteers/
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Information contact:
Service Chair Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
5pm‒8pm shift
Please register: Philadelphia Rotary Club MANNA volunteer site
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Information contact:
Service Chair Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
Saturday, January 18, 2020
BUILDING BALLOT BOXES to COLLECT SURVEY REMINDERS from RESIDENTS
9am – Noon
Work with Habitat for Humanity to help promote participation in the 2020 census. Volunteers prepped the wooden boxes that will be used by the equivalent of Census block captains. Boxes will be at community events and taken door to door to get people to fill out a reminder/pledge to participate in the Census. Every person uncounted costs the city $21,000 over 10 years!
Girard College
2101 S. College Avenue
Philadelphia Fairmount Neighborhood
Registration contact: Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
ONGOING through december 5, 2019
PARKWAY HIGH SCHOOL HYGIENE SUPPLIES DRIVE
Supporting Parkway High School in North Philadelphia, in conjunction with Assistant Governor Christopher Potter and the Levittown Fairless Hills Rotary Club, our club collected hygiene supplies for high school children.
Items of specific need include, but not limited to: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, face wash, sanitary products and hand sanitizer.
Project contact: Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S TURKEY DRIVE
10am –12:30 pm
Packing Thanksgiving dinner food boxes for patient families of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates GROW Clinic: 160 East Erie Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134
Registration contact: Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
HAPPY HOUR CLEAN UP EVENT: SCHUYLKILL BANKS TRAIL
10am –1 pm
Volunteers met on the Schuylkill Banks trail under the Walnut Street Bridge, and weeded, mulched trees, and tidied up the river bank and trail for the winter season ahead.
Registration contact: Brittany Almquist, brittany.almquist@genesishcc.com
Saturday, October 26, 2019
WHYY RADIO PLEDGE DRIVE
7:30am –12pm
Volunteers from our club accepted and processed telephone pledges from WHYY listeners, sharing the shift with Swarthmore Rotary Club. Our name and a bit about the work we do got mentioned on the air several times over the course of the shift.
150 North 6th Street (between Arch & Race Streets) Philadelphia, PA 19106
Registration contact: Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
Saturday, September 14, 2019
WYCK HOUSE GARDENING PROJECT - PLANTING BOXWOOD PARTERRES
10:00am‒1pm
Wyck has continuously preserved the oldest rose garden in the U.S. since 1824. A key architectural element of the beloved garden has long been its boxwood hedging. Unfortunately, the boxwoods were lost to general decline in recent years. With help, Wyck aspires to re-plant the boxwood parterres with improved, disease resistant varieties.
6026 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Patricia Ellard patriciaellard@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILA. RESTORE VOLUNTEER DAY
10:30am‒2pm
Volunteers greeted donors, unloaded vehicles, sorted donations, and helped move merchandise to sales floor.
Registration: Habitat Philadelphia ReStore Volunteer Day
102.9 WMGK live radio broadcast | food | fun
Read more on their website:
MGK’s Gimme Shelter with Habitat for Humanity
TUEsday, July 23, 2019
PREPARING MEALS at MANNA
5pm‒8pm shift
Please register: Philadelphia Rotary Club MANNA volunteer site
All must adhere to MANNA’s dress code and safety rules.
Information contacts:
Service Chairs Patricia Ellard, patriciaellard@gmail.com
and Brittany Almquist,
brittany.almquist@genesishcc.com