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Volunteer Opportunities of Chester County
There is a place in our area for all who wish to give their time and talent. The following organizations need and welcome volunteers.
Adult Literacy Program
610-444-9118
Located at the Bayard Taylor Library, this program provides one on one
tutoring for adults who are 18 years or older and need assistance with
basic skills in English, Reading and Math as well as English instruction
for the foreign born.
A.I DuPont Hospital for Children
302-651-6081
A variety of volunteer opportunities exist.
American Cancer Society of Chester County
610-692-0677
Volunteers are needed to transport cancer patients and work on educational
programs and fund raising. Located at 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102,
West Chester.
American Red Cross
800-448-3543
Volunteers are needed to work as drivers, office workers, bloodmobile
aides, safety course instructors and disaster volunteers.
The ARC of Chester County
610-696-8090
Volunteers are needed for recreational programs with adults and children
during the evenings and weekends. Help is also needed weekdays to assist
with mailings and additional duties.
First Step Early Intervention
610-696-8090
A program of ARC. Assist with one on one swimming activities at West Chester
of Kennett YMCA. All work is with preschoolers. There is also a need for
professional volunteers in the area of finance, personnel, special event,
fund raisers. etc.
Bayard Taylor Library of Kennett Square
610-444-2702
Volunteers are needed to help with library duties and children's programs.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
484-653-1450
Volunteers to work with children (ages 7-12). Various programs working
with children in need; flexible time commitment.
Brandywine Battlefield Park
610-459-3342
Volunteers needed with earnest desire to communicate American history
to young people and adults. Volunteers greet visitors, help with school
field trips and act as guides at events.
Brandywine River Museum
610-388-2700
Volunteer as a host, hostess, tour guide, office worker, critter maker
or garden worker for a minimum of 2 1/2 hours per week.
Camp Dreamcatcher
610-925-2998
A one week residential camp for children 5-13, infected with or affected
by HIV/AIDS. The camp provides a safe and therapeutic environment.
Canine Partners for Life
610-869-4902
Helps increase independence and quality of life of those with physical
disabilities through full-service companion, seizure-alert, or residential
dogs.
Chadds Ford Historical Society
610-388-7376
Volunteers needed at annual Chadds Ford Days in September and to act as
a guide at historical house museum May- September. Other opportunities
to assist, such as school tours, throughout the year.
Chester County Hospital
610-431-5000
The opportunities at the hospital range from very active positions to
less physically demanding ones, in clinical or non-clinical settings,
in a caring, friendly, fun and professional environment.
Chester County SPCA
610-692-6113
Help is needed for both direct and indirect care of the animals. Get involved
in pet therapy, fundraising, humane education, office work, or you can
elect to provide foster home care or work in the shelter. If you have
a special skill and love animals, call you will be put to good use.
Crime Victims Center of Chester County
610-692-7420
Need volunteers to provide hotline coverage (one for victims of rape and
sexual assault and one for victims of violent crime) evenings, nights
and weekends. Training provided.
Delaware Museum of Natural History
302-658-9111
Volunteer opportunities exist working with visitors in the Discovery Room
and on the Science Cart, in the museum store and information desk, and
for special events. Training is provided to those volunteers interested
in curational work and interactive learning laboratories.
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
610-431-3546
Provides a variety of services for victims of domestic abuse.
The Encore Shop
610-925-6269
Volunteers needed to work in this quality resale shop benefiting Chester
County Hospital. Commitment of only one half day per week.
Jennersville Regional Hospital
610-869-1354
Ask for the volunteer coordinator in Human Resources. There are many opportunities
with flexible schedules available.
Kennett Area Community Service
610-925-3556
Provides temporary services for families in the Kennett, Unionville, and
Chadds Ford school areas who need food (Food Cupboard), clothing, lodging,
and heat or rent assistance. (Mon, Wed, Fri, 12-3pm)
Kennett Area Senior Center
610-444-4819
A community focal point for services and activities for all individuals
age 50 and over. Always in need of volunteers.
La Communidad Hispana
610-444-4545
Volunteers needed to assist in ESL Classes and in the office.
League of Women Voters of Chester County
610-644-5960
Help needed with voter registration and special projects involving governmental
issues such as the district justice system and environment and elections.
Maternal and Child Health Consortium
610-344-0535
Prenatal and postpartum home visiting for low-income mothers, health insurance
enrollment, and prenatal and parenting education.
Pocopson Home
610-793-1212
Volunteers needed to help patients with various needs and participate
in the Adopt-A-Grandparent Program.
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
302-654-4822
A "Home away from Home" for families of children receiving medical
treatment at area hospitals. Volunteer opportunities abound at our House
and in the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located in area hospitals.
Safe Harbor of Greater Westchester
610-692-6550
Volunteers always needed at shelter for homeless adult men and women.
Tick Tock Early Learning Center
610-268-8134
Volunteers needed to assist teachers working with the children. There
are 5 classrooms for children 2-8 years old.
United Way of Southern Chester County
610-444-4357
Volunteers are needed for office assistance, special events, and/or various
committees.
Community Services, Local Attractions and Organizations
The following is just a small sampling of the many services, attractions and organizations of interest to persons new to our area.
Kennett Square Annual Mushroom Festival
A fun-filled
2 day annual event of celebration, food, and fun, right in the heart of
mushroom country!
Longwood Gardens
One of the world's premier horticultural
gardens from the DuPont Family, right in the heart of Kennett Square PA.
Kennett Square, PA
General information about Kennett
Square and events in the borough.
Historic Kennett Square
Information about the Kennett
Square Historical Society.
Brandywine Valley Attractions
Attractions and Events
in the Brandywine Valley.
Chadds Ford Historical Society
General information and
upcoming events.
Chadds Ford Township
General information on the Chadds
Ford Township.
Pennsbury Township
General information on Pennsbury
Township.
New Garden Township
General information on New Garden
Township.
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