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Volunteer Opportunities
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ActionAIDS– Buddy Program:
This is an opportunity to change someone’s life.
ActionAIDS needs volunteers for their Buddy Program.
“Buddies” offer limited emotional support, practical support as well as friendly companionship for people living with HIV disease in Philadelphia. The Buddy Program is now 22 years old, and with over 200 Buddy volunteers it is the one of the largest programs of its kind in the state, and the only program of its kind in Philadelphia.
After receiving extensive training, Buddies are asked to visit their client 2-3 times a month and call once or twice a week to check in. Buddies do things with their clients like, go to the movies, go for walks, or simply chat in a coffee shop. ActionAIDS staff provide a lot of support, supervision, and guidance, so buddies can concentrate on being a friend, and not a social worker.
Buddies must be at least 18 years of age.
When: The next orientation will be held December 3rd
Where: 1216 Arch Street, Philadelphia
To volunteer you can call 215-981-3324
or email amorelli@actionaids.org
Tyler Arboretum:
Get in touch with nature and give back to your community at the same time!
Located in Media, PA, Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of horticultural collections, rare plant specimens, ancient trees, historic buildings, and extensive hiking trails.
Tyler is in need of volunteers of every age shape and size. If you show up with some time to give they will put you to work.
Tyler is not only a great place for families to volunteer, but they have wonderful opportunities for retirees. They rely on volunteers to help conduct tours, lead field trips and guide visitors on hikes. They also need help in their offices, and at special events.
When: Join Tyler for “Trails Day” on Saturday, November 8th from 8am – noon. Volunteers are needed to maintain the hiking trails. Past projects have included trail bridge/water crossing work, water bar installation/repair, trail re-routes, trail marker blazing, side brushing, and invasive plant removal.
Where: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063
To volunteer you can call 610-566-9143 ext. 205 or email jbell@tylerarboretum.org
Visit Tyler Arboretum online at www.tylerarboretum.org
