For many, the season of giving may begin later in the year, but in reality, it’s never too early to start. There are many local charities and organizations across Montco that need our help all year long. From donations to lending a helping hand, no act of service is ever too small. These organizations have service opportunities for everyone, whether you’re a student in need of service hours or simply looking to give back to the community. Check out below for a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities, and be sure to visit these sites to sign up to help.
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center
2025 Happening List Winner – Charity
https://missionkidscac.org/
Mission Kids helps children heal and rise from the darkness of abuse through assistance, education and igniting change. Their mission is to achieve justice for victims of child abuse by providing advocacy, education, collaborative services and leadership.
There are many ways to become involved with this organization, from clerical duties to event planning. Their website has a list of volunteer needs, which currently consists of Service Feedback Volunteers and the Young Professionals Group. Check out below for a more detailed description of these opportunities.
Service Feedback Volunteers: Mission Kids is in immediate need of these volunteers. This role entails gathering feedback on their services, and candidates should have prior experience in customer relations, social/family services, or human resources. This role is remote and has flexible hours for those with busy schedules. You can apply to become a volunteer through the form on the website, where you also have the option to choose which additional programs you are interested in.
Young Professionals Group (YPG): Mission Kids is accepting applications for people ages 21 – 40 who are interested in this position. YPG is a group of young professionals who are passionate about the organization’s mission. Members support Mission Kids through fundraising, advocacy, education and partnerships.
Ascend Health
Ascend Health is an organization with a goal to provide compassionate care and assistance with quality of life for patients experiencing any stage of injury or illness. They provide home health care, palliative care and hospice care, supporting the physical and emotional needs of patients and their loved ones during a sensitive time.
There are many ways to become involved with this organization to help make a difference in someone’s life. Ascend Health is always looking for warmhearted individuals to provide companionship and more. Anyone is also welcome to volunteer, from teenagers to senior citizens. There are an abundance of openings and special training programs, including Companionship Volunteers, Administrative Volunteers, a Vet to Vet Program, a Pet Therapy Program and more.
In addition, Ascend Health offers a Teen Volunteer Program, where high school students can help with activities such as office work, companionship visits, special projects and more. To become a volunteer for any program, visit the website to fill out an application.
Breathing Room Foundation
https://breathingroomfoundation.org/
Breathing Room Foundation has been providing care and support to families who have been affected by cancer since 1997. A cancer diagnosis can affect multiple aspects of a family’s life, so this organization provides them with whatever they need that will allow them some “breathing room” from their daily struggles.
Breathing Room Foundation is looking for kind and caring volunteers to assist them in their mission. Volunteer tasks include working directly with their families, cooking meals, performing administrative tasks, making deliveries and more. Interested volunteers are welcome to fill out the form on the website.
This organization is also hosting some upcoming events for additional involvement. They are currently advertising their Back to School Program 2025, where they are providing over 200 families with school supplies to start the school year off strong. The website outlines a full list of requested supplies, which you can drop off at the BRF office located in Elkins Park.
On September 28, they will also be hosting the 2025 Valley Road Run, a 5K run or 2-mile walk in Rydal, PA. This is an opportunity for the community to come together to raise funds for Breathing Room Families and celebrate families who are fighting cancer. The sign up fee is $20 for youth ages 17 and under and $35 for adults.
Manna on Main Street
Manna on Main Street is committed to ending hunger in the North Penn region by providing food, conducting community outreach, and fulfilling social service and education needs. They have a soup kitchen and a food pantry, where they hope to achieve the goal “that everyone might be fed.”
There are three ways you can support this organization: Give Money, Give Food, and/or Give Time. If you would like to donate, their website has a list of items they will accept, and no donation is ever too small. If you are interested in volunteering, simply complete the three steps on their website to become eligible to sign up for one of their 225 weekly shifts. Volunteers assist with serving Manna’s sit-down meal, producing Meals on Wheels meals, preparing and distributing to-go meals, completing tasks within Manna’s Market, and providing administrative support.
Family Promise | Montco PA and Main Line
Family Promise works to help families in the Montgomery County region who are experiencing homelessness and hunger. They offer services including emergency, transitional, and supporting housing; emergency food relief; and aftercare to help these families work toward or maintain self-sufficiency.
Family Promise has many opportunities for involvement, such as donating, hosting a drive, and volunteering. Donations are accepted Monday-Friday from 10am – 4pm at Hope Gardens, and a list of needed items is available on their website. Volunteers have many options to choose from regarding tasks, and all help is appreciated. At their Food Pantry, you can pack food bags, sort and weigh donations, transport food and assist clients. Another option is to assist with their emergency shelter by providing transportation, meals and overnight assistance. Volunteers can also assist the office, help maintain their properties and more. To become a volunteer, simply fill out the form on their website and a staff member will get back to you regarding which opportunities are available.
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