Volunteer Opportunities with Families Forward Philadelphia

DUE TO COVID, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES ARE VERY LIMITED AT THIS TIME. Please be patient with us! 

Reading Rescue Program

Families Forward Philadelphia Department of Education needs volunteers to assist children in our Family Residence to achieve educational goals in our Reading Rescue Program. Volunteers will be essential in aiding children with literacy enrichment. We welcome volunteers from local universities, organizations and churches. Volunteers assist students in grades k-8 at our literacy stations developed by the Education Department Staff. Volunteers will help enforce basic math, literacy, and writing skills, which are all subject areas our children tend to struggle with. Volunteers should have a willingness to work with children in a busy environment, excellent people skills, and an enthusiasm for helping others!  Kindergarten – Twelfth grades.  Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30pm – 6:00pm.

Volunteers should be willing to work in a busy environment and have a strong desire to help. Our students living in the shelter often struggle with:

  • Basic math
  • Literacy
  • Writing
  • Fundamental socialization skills

Passenger Assistance at 30th Street Kiosk

We enlist volunteers to become information specialists at our kiosk in 30th Street’s Amtrak Train Station. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm, during 4 hour shifts. Volunteers must be energetic, outgoing, people-oriented and knowledgeable about the City of Philadelphia, with strong verbal communication skills. Volunteers may also be asked to help with occasional fundraising efforts.

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Our families need all types of assistance and support, follow this link to find our volunteer form.

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