January 20, 2011
The Mayor’s Office Of Civic Engagement And Volunteer Service To Launch A New Volunteer-Matching Website, ServePhiladelphia.com
To kick off his 2011 Volunteer Impact Challenge, a call-to-action designed to tap into the time, talent and generous volunteer spirit of Philadelphia citizens, Mayor Nutter will host a free event with a scavenger hunt, volunteer activities, and addresses from the Mayor and other prominent officials this Saturday, January 22nd. The event takes place at the Free Library’s Central Branch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The festivities coincide with the launch of the brand-new Serve Philadelphia website, the sleek, user-friendly online component of the SERVEPhiladelphia program, the crux of the 2011 Challenge.
Over 100 organizations are already registered on the website. You can search based on neighborhood, service type, organization, and more.
Some opportunities we found through a quick browse include PhillyPatientRide, a program that provides free transportation through PhillyCarShare to patients who may have no other way to getting to life-saving doctor’s appointments; Wissahickon Park maintenance, from planting trees and shrubs to cleaning up trails; and leading After School Activities Partnerships chess clubs for local students.
Register for the kick-off event, and view a full schedule of the day’s activities, online. Lunch and a SERVEPhiladelphia T-shirt will be provided to everyone who registers in advance.
Check out a video about SERVEPhiladelphia below.
2011 Volunteer Impact Challenge Kick-Off Event
Where: Free Library Central Branch, 1901 Vine Street
When: Saturday, January 22nd, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More info: www.servephiladelphia.eventbrite.com
Serve Philadelphia [Official Site]
(1 response)
January 20, 2011, 2:57 pm
Catie C. Wolfgang says:
Thanks so much for posting! We had a great turn-out and are very excited about the year ahead. Here’s a link to some coverage for anyone who missed the event: http://volunteer.phila.gov/pages/pages/2. You can also sign up for the challenge at that address.
If you are interested in following SERVE Philadelphia, become our fan at http://www.facebook.com/pages/SERVEPhiladelphia/187610047935322
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