Opportunities From: Get Connected - Drexel University

Volunteer: Penn Medicine Hospice Volunteer

Veteran Volunteers/Penn Medicine Hospice

 

Veterans invited! Veterans are needed to volunteer as Patient Visitors for veteran-patients receiving hospice care with Penn Medicine Hospice.

Your visit would recognize the patient’s service; lend a listening ear; bring comfort and meaning to the patient and his/her family; provide an opportunity to reminisce; and bring honor and dignity to the patient’s contribution to all Americans.

If you are a veteran or active military of the US Armed Forces and have the ability to provide a respectful presence and caring companionship to a vet-hospice patient, please contact:

 

Peggy Bretschneider

 

Manager, Volunteer Services

Penn Medicine Hospice

Mobile: 215-834-0406 Email: Margaret.Bretschneider@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Organization: Lindy Center for Civic Engagement

Veteran Volunteers/Penn Medicine Hospice

 

Veterans invited! Veterans are needed to volunteer as Patient Visitors for veteran-patients receiving hospice care with Penn Medicine Hospice.

Your visit would recognize the patient’s service; lend a listening ear; bring comfort and meaning to the patient and his/her family; provide an opportunity to reminisce; and bring honor and dignity to the patient’s contribution to all Americans.

If you are a veteran or active military of the US Armed Forces and have the ability to provide a respectful presence and caring companionship to a vet-hospice patient, please contact:

 

Peggy Bretschneider

 

Manager, Volunteer Services

Penn Medicine Hospice

Mobile: 215-834-0406 Email: Margaret.Bretschneider@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Organization: Lindy Center for Civic Engagement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dornsife Center Community Dinner Volunteer Opportunity

Date(s): Every Second Tuesday of the Month

Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 3509 Spring Garden St, Phila, PA 19104.

Ages: 18+

Details of Activity: Setting up for community dinner, putting flyer packets together, assisting with dinner distribution, greeting and checking in participants

Waiver: Please complete the volunteer waiver https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6GAKzUSoKWMpSJw

Organization: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships

Date(s): Every Second Tuesday of the Month

Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 3509 Spring Garden St, Phila, PA 19104.

Ages: 18+

Details of Activity: Setting up for community dinner, putting flyer packets together, assisting with dinner distribution, greeting and checking in participants

Waiver: Please complete the volunteer waiver https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6GAKzUSoKWMpSJw

Organization: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Work Study or Student Volunteers for the Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB

Student volunteers, work study and interns will work with the team in the Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB, located in the Lindy Building at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden Street. They will act as advocates and support staff for the Cancer Wellness HUB by conducting community outreach and engagement, helping to market and advertise upcoming events, assisting with virtual Cancer Health and Wellness Chats, workshops, and community and health events. They will also connect community residents with the Cancer Care Companion at the Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB in order to talk about their cancer concerns and to be referred for services such as, cancer screenings, treatments, and clinical trials. In addition, they will also perform administrative duties, as needed assisting with HUB materials and inventory, data entry for record keeping and reporting and creating flyers for various programs and initiatives.

Volunteers and interns should have attention to detail and great follow-up skills. Prior volunteer experience is helpful but not required. Students also need to have a willingness to be flexible, and willingness to engage with the community, and an interest in healthcare or public health. In addition, they need to feel comfortable communicating with community members at all events and communicating with Drexel faculty and Staff. Students should have availability during the business week (M-F. 9-4). Weekend volunteer hours may also be available for events and programs.

Organization: Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB

Student volunteers, work study and interns will work with the team in the Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB, located in the Lindy Building at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden Street. They will act as advocates and support staff for the Cancer Wellness HUB by conducting community outreach and engagement, helping to market and advertise upcoming events, assisting with virtual Cancer Health and Wellness Chats, workshops, and community and health events. They will also connect community residents with the Cancer Care Companion at the Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB in order to talk about their cancer concerns and to be referred for services such as, cancer screenings, treatments, and clinical trials. In addition, they will also perform administrative duties, as needed assisting with HUB materials and inventory, data entry for record keeping and reporting and creating flyers for various programs and initiatives.

Volunteers and interns should have attention to detail and great follow-up skills. Prior volunteer experience is helpful but not required. Students also need to have a willingness to be flexible, and willingness to engage with the community, and an interest in healthcare or public health. In addition, they need to feel comfortable communicating with community members at all events and communicating with Drexel faculty and Staff. Students should have availability during the business week (M-F. 9-4). Weekend volunteer hours may also be available for events and programs.

Organization: Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUB

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Peer Mentor - Fall Q'25 | Wednesdays | any 1-hour slot from 8am - 2pm

Become a Peer Mentor for Project Career Launch

Project Career Launch is a one-year transition program in partnership with the Philadelphia School District and Community Integrated Services. The program supports young adults on the autism spectrum in preparing for employment and independent living.


As a Peer Mentor, you will work one-on-one with a student, building an ongoing supportive relationship face-to-face for 1–2 hours per week.

Peer Mentor Responsibilities:

Participate in scheduled program activities and assignments

Assist students in developing skills for success in college, career, and daily life

Learn strategies to effectively support young adults with autism

Help students set and achieve personal and professional goals

Attend mandatory training, meetings, and program events


Qualifications:

Drexel University student in good academic standing

Ability to commit to at least two consecutive terms (preferred), for a minimum of 1 hour per week

Demonstrated emotional maturity and reliability

Positive role model with patience and flexibility

Respectful of individual differences

Willing to complete required training and attend program meetings/events

Clearances as required

Winter Quarter 2024 Schedule:

Wednesdays – select one-hour time slot between 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Must be available to volunteer 1–2 hours per week, face-to-face

Location:

Main Campus, University City

Organization: Transition Pathways at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

Become a Peer Mentor for Project Career Launch

Project Career Launch is a one-year transition program in partnership with the Philadelphia School District and Community Integrated Services. The program supports young adults on the autism spectrum in preparing for employment and independent living.


As a Peer Mentor, you will work one-on-one with a student, building an ongoing supportive relationship face-to-face for 1–2 hours per week.

Peer Mentor Responsibilities:

Participate in scheduled program activities and assignments

Assist students in developing skills for success in college, career, and daily life

Learn strategies to effectively support young adults with autism

Help students set and achieve personal and professional goals

Attend mandatory training, meetings, and program events


Qualifications:

Drexel University student in good academic standing

Ability to commit to at least two consecutive terms (preferred), for a minimum of 1 hour per week

Demonstrated emotional maturity and reliability

Positive role model with patience and flexibility

Respectful of individual differences

Willing to complete required training and attend program meetings/events

Clearances as required

Winter Quarter 2024 Schedule:

Wednesdays – select one-hour time slot between 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Must be available to volunteer 1–2 hours per week, face-to-face

Location:

Main Campus, University City

Organization: Transition Pathways at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: BFLC Program Assistant

The program assistant will support the workforce and adult education programming at the Beachell Family Learning Center. They may offer direct community support by assisting visitors in our computer lab and Creator's Lab during open lab hours and workshops. In addition, the assistant can support the administrative needs of our workforce and entrepreneurship programming. They may also represent Beachell at outreach and tabling events.

Organization: Beachell Family Learning Center

The program assistant will support the workforce and adult education programming at the Beachell Family Learning Center. They may offer direct community support by assisting visitors in our computer lab and Creator's Lab during open lab hours and workshops. In addition, the assistant can support the administrative needs of our workforce and entrepreneurship programming. They may also represent Beachell at outreach and tabling events.

Organization: Beachell Family Learning Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19041

Allow Groups: No