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Holiday Season Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for a way to give back to your community this holiday season? 1.  The Christmas Mitzvah Project in Denver, Colorado is a local community-wide effort to lend a hand to hospitals, assisted living facilities, shelters and other organizations this Christmas. 2.  Find a local soup kitchen!  DoSomething.org has soup kitchen volunteer suggestions in local towns nationwide. 3.  Donate Toys. Toys for Tots offers drop off locations for toys donated to children in need. 4.  Philadelphia area families can check out MommyPoppins.com for local volunteering. 5.  The D.C. area has a list of 39 Places Where You Can Volunteer With Your Kids on The […]

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Kids v Cancer

Kids v Cancer 3500 Macomb Street NW Washington,DC, District of Columbia 20016 Contact:  Jennifer Flynn Outreach Director, (646) 924-6322, Jenn@kidsvcancer.org Kids v Cancer promotes pediatric cancer research by identifying structural impediments at key junctures in the research process – new drugs, tissue donation and access to funding – and developing strategies to address them. Are you looking for a bar/bat mitzvah project that could directly help people your age? Come join us at Kids v Cancer. Come create tikkun olam and make a better world for kids and young adults with cancer. You can make a difference. For your mitzvah project, have […]

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SNAP

Snapclinics.org 10 Stoneybrook Way Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contact:  Dr Alexandra Certner, (973) 538-7223, snapclinics@gmail.com Special Needs Athletic Programs (SNAP, Inc.) is a non-profit organization created to inspire youth to work together through athletics, peer mentoring activities, and educational programs. SNAP’s goals are to ultimately raise awareness about the impact students can make in the lives of children with autism and other disabilities. Over the years it became apparent to families with special needs children and autism that the traditional methods of inclusion have not met the needs of these children, and it was with this in mind that our organization was […]

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Camp Kesem

Camp Kesem Philadelphia, PA 19104 Contact:  Morgan Darby, Director upenn@campkesem.org (502) 382-8091 Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. By offering innovative, fun­-filled programs that foster a lasting community, we aim to ensure that every child affected by a parent’s cancer is never alone. Camp Kesem University of Pennsylvania will open its arms to around 120 Philadelphia and NJ area campers. Camp Kesem is open to all children aged 6-16 affected by a parent’s cancer regardless of race, religion, economic standing, or background. The campers who attend […]

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Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel

IsraelRescue.org 208 East. 51st St., Suite 303, New York, New York 10022 Contact:  Michael Brown, VP (646) 833-7108, michael@israelrescue.org Our mission is to support the lifesaving efforts of United Hatzalah of Israel. United Hatzalah of Israel is the largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Services organization that provides the fastest and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. United Hatzalah’s service is available to all people regardless of race, religion or national origin. United Hatzalah has more than 2,500 volunteers around the country, available around the clock – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a […]

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Kaiserman JCC

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Contact:  Marti Berk, Membership/Marketing Director, 610-896-7770 x125,  mberk@phillyjcc.com The JCC (Jewish Community Center) was designed to help individuals and families get the most out of their lives. Here at the Kaiserman JCC we follow the same principle. We are more than just a gym – we’re here to help you in almost every aspect of your life. From education to fitness and a staff that knows you by name, we are a center dedicated to serving the community at the highest level. You Belong Here.® There are several immediate mitzvah/volunteer opportunities at the Kaiserman […]

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Thorncroft Equestrian Center

Thorncroft Equestrian Center for Theraputic Riding 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355 Contact: jessica@thorncroft.org, Volunteer Coordinator, 610.644.1963, info@thorncroft.org Our mission is to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people including those with special needs. We are committed to personal growth and education in an equestrian environment of respect and love. Founded in 1969. Thorncroft Equestrian Center will continue to be a premier leader in the field of therapeutic horseback riding and related mental health programs. Our Education Center will provide continuing education and assist in the development of future programs for instructors, students and families. As a non-profit 501(c)(3), Thorncroft will […]

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It’s Time for Outdoor Volunteering

Spring has sprung after a bitter cold winter & it’s an exciting time to get outdoors and have some good fun!  Good community service fun, that is. Check out your favorite national organization’s websites for walk-a-thons, races, bike-a-thons, golf outings and more.  Below are just a few non-profits that eagerly seek volunteers for their annual fundraisers: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation prepares for their National Lemonade Days raising funds for childhood cancer. The American Cancer Society organizes Relay for Life, which dedicates their funds towards eradicating cancer. Crohn’s & Colitis Takes Steps with their community walk in all 50 states. The […]

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January 20, 2014

This is a repost and edit from our January, 2011 Blog about Martin Luther King’s Day of Service.  All of the links can be used to find volunteer opportunities for January 20, 2014. When I recently asked my 10-year old to name a famous deceased person she would like to meet, she emphatically replied “Martin Luther King!” Every year, around the time of his birthday, school teachers review equal rights, discrimination, treating others with respect and, of course, MLK’s profound impact on civil rights in the United States. The MLK Day of Service is part of United We Serve, the […]

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Take a Step in the Right Direction–Against Hate

Imagine WALKing along Martin Luther King Drive with your friends, family, and neighbors with one common goal: WALKing Against Hate. Join ADL for our third 5K WALK Against Hate on Sunday, May 19, 2013, 1-4 pm in Philadelphia!   Take part in a one-of-a-kind initiative in which people from various backgrounds are united to stand together and embrace diversity. This is an opportunity for both youth and adults to make strides against bigotry and hatred in their communities. The WALK is kid-friendly and will feature activities to keep everyone entertained! The registration fee for the WALK is $10 for adults and $5 […]

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