Join Our Volunteer Community
Volunteers are the heart of Philly Peace in Progress. Your time, skills, and compassion help us support youth, families, and seniors across West Philadelphia. Whether you help at events, mentor youth, support outreach, or share professional skills, your service helps create safer, stronger communities.
Community VolunteersThese roles are a great fit for community members who want to help at events, support outreach, and serve youth and families directly.
• Event Distribution Volunteer Help create a welcoming, organized event experience by setting up materials and making sure participants receive the resources and support they need. • Donation Drop-Off Support Turn donated items into real community support by receiving, sorting, and organizing supplies so they are ready for the people who need them. • Mentor Use your experience to guide, encourage, and support someone working toward personal, academic, or career goals. • Tutor Help students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and feel more capable in the classroom. • Storyteller – "PJ’s Books" Bring stories to life for children while supporting literacy, imagination, comfort, and connection through our PJ’s & Book’s program. • Guest Speaker Share your expertise, lived experience, or hard-earned lessons to inspire and connect with participants at select PPIP workshops and events. • Food Distribution Support Help families and community members receive food support with dignity, care, and respect. • Transportation Assistant Help keep PPIP programs moving by delivering donations, supplies, and event materials where they are needed most. |
Professional & Skilled Volunteers Bring your skills to a mission that matters. Support PPIP through administration, outreach, marketing, program support, leadership, and community engagement.
• Program Assistant Keep PPIP’s programs organized by coordinating activities, schedules, outreach, and daily program details. • Partnership & Community Assistant Build valuable community connections with schools, childcare centers, local businesses, and partner organizations. • Data Entry Clerk Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and program data so PPIP can stay organized and informed. • Clerk Strengthen daily office operations through filing, document processing, inquiries, scheduling, and administrative support. • Program Coordinator Turn ideas into organized action by supporting program planning, coordination, and smooth execution. • Volunteer Manager Coordinate volunteers, schedules, and communication so teams feel prepared, supported, and connected. • Marketing Program Coordinator Bring attention to PPIP programs through outreach, promotional planning, and marketing support. • Marketing Manager Shape PPIP’s public presence through branding, campaign strategy, visibility, and community awareness. • Social Media Manager Use social media to share PPIP’s work, grow awareness, and keep the community connected to the mission. • Email Marketing Volunteer Create clear, engaging email updates that keep supporters, volunteers, and community members informed. • Storytelling Volunteer Share the stories behind PPIP’s impact by highlighting programs, community experiences, and meaningful moments. • Brand Ambassador Represent PPIP with pride by sharing the mission, building awareness, and connecting more people to the work. |
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