Volunteer

• ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Museum guides are needed to staff the Children's Nature Museum, which houses live animals, artifacts and activities. Call Lois Kuter at 215-299-1029 or e-mail kuter@ansp.org.
• ACTIONAIDS BUDDIES This nonprofit provides support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers interact with clients via telephone and the Internet, and also visit a few times each month. Call Anthony Morelli at 215-981-3324, e-mail Amorelli@actionaids.org or visit actionaids.org.
• AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION Legal intake volunteers are needed to be the first responders to civil rights complaints filed with the ACLU. Volunteers answer phones, summarize complaints and conduct research. Interested college graduates should send a resume and cover letter to info@aclupa.org.
• AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER The largest museum in the U.S. dedicated to rotary wing flight needs docents, apprentice restorers, research assistants, gift shop helpers and special events volunteers. Call Sherron Trio at 610-436-8642.
• AMERICAN RED CROSS Have you always wanted to work at Disney Land? The Red Cross seeks new people to fill the role of volunteer mascot, Fred Cross. Call Sharon Jefferson at 215-299-4068, e-mail volunteer@redcross-philly.org or visit redcross-philly.org.
• CAREER WARDROBE Since 1995, the local nonprofit has helped more than 45,000 women get back into the work force in professional clothing. Volunteers organize clothing drives, conduct educational workshops and staff the boutique. Call Heather Bennett at 215-568-6693 or visit careerwardrobe.org.
• CASA This independent, nonprofit organization is committed to advocating for the best interest of children in out-of-home placement under the jurisdiction of the NJ Family Court. Volunteers are needed to assist with various activities. Call 856-858-4488 or visit casaofcamdencounty.org.
• CRADLES TO CRAYONS Volunteers are needed to sort items that were donated to children. Tasks vary from matching clothes to testing toys and examining books. Call Brian Kindle at 215-836-0958, ext. 202 , e-mail brian@cradlestocrayons.org or visit cradlestocrayons.org.
• CRIME VICTIM SERVICES Volunteers are needed to accompany crime victims to court, sit with them during hearings and explain court procedures. Call Jane Borgerhoff at 215-665-9680.
• CROSSROADS HOSPICE OF PHILADELPHIA Volunteers are needed to spend time with hospice patients. Activities can include gardening, painting, playing games, watching sports and talking. Hair and nail specialists are also sought to give patients some pampering. Call Terri or Colleen at 215-956-5110, e-mail terrid@crossroadshospice.com or visit crossroadshospice.com.
• DELAWARE COUNTY SPCA Give a lost, abandoned or abused animal a second chance by giving it a place to live. Visit delcospca.org.
• DRUEDING CENTER This homeless women's shelter seeks volunteer dance and fitness instructors to lead evening classes for residents. Call Sarai Perkowski at 215-236-1506, ext. 3026.
• JANE ADDAMS PLACE This West Philly emergency shelter needs volunteers to help with childcare, tutoring and parenting classes. Call Jacqueline Berry at 215-426-8610, ext. 274, or e-mail jberry@lutheransettlement.org.
• LITTLE BROTHERS: FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY Provide companionship for older members of your community. Call 215-765-8118 or e-mail volunteer.phi@littlebrothers.org.
• METROPOLITAN AREA NEIGHBORHOOD NUTRITION ALLIANCE Kitchen volunteers are needed to chop, cook and bake meals for people with life-threatening illnesses. Call Sue Aistrop at 215-496-2662, ext. 120, or visit mannapa.org.
• MUSICIANS ON CALL Musicians are needed to give bedside performances of upbeat covers. Call Kerri Engel at 212-741-2709 or visit musiciansoncall.org.
• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER Gallery attendants with an interest in history are needed to answer questions about exhibits and assist with activities. Call Karen Fink at 215-409-6761 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
• PALS FOR LIFE Sure, you love your pet. But why not let someone else enjoy Mr. McMuffin's company, too? Pals for Life enlists the help of volunteers and their pets to provide therapeutic animal visits to nursing homes, rehab centers and mental health facilities. Visit palsforlife.org to complete an application.
• PAWS FOSTER CARE Sneaking a puppy into the apartment when your roommates were away wasn't cool. Next time, tell them that the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society needs people to temporarily house the city's stray animals. Four-legged house guests typically stay two to eight weeks and never drink from the milk carton. Visit phillypaws.org/foster_parenting.cfm.
• PENNSYLVANIA SPCA Photographers who love animals are needed to take cute pictures of even cuter pets. Call Stacey Plattenberger at 215-426-6304, ext. 244, e-mail volunteers@pspca.org or visit pspca.org.
• PETTAWAY PURSUIT FOUNDATION Volunteer doulas are needed to help expecting mothers learn to care for themselves and their newborns. Call Theresa Pettaway at 610-394-3515 or e-mail ppursuit@comcast.net.
• PHILADELPHIA FUTURES College graduates are needed to mentor high school students. A five-year commitment is required, as mentors stay with students from their first year in high school to their first year in college. Call Domenica Vilhotti at 215-790-1666, ext. 11, e-mail atortiz@philadelphiafutures.org or visit philadelphiafutures.org.
• PHILADELPHIA MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ASSOCIATTION FOR NONVIOLENCE, INC. This nonprofit is seeking individuals interested in teaching summer courses to young people. Call 215-751-9300.
• PHILLY AIDS THRIFT Staff this nonprofit thrift store that benefits local HIV/AIDS organizations. Shifts are three hours long, and volunteers receive a store discount. Call 215-922-3186, e-mail phillyaidsthrift@aol.com or visit phillyaidsthrift.com.
• UHURU FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES More a yard sale with a cause than your average furniture store, Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles sells donated items. 100 percent of its profits benefit the African People's Education and Defense Fund. Volunteers are needed to work in the store, organize e-mails and do community outreach. Call 215-546-9616 or e-mail uhurufurniture@aol.com.
• THE WELLNESS CENTER PHILADELPHIA This center for cancer support and education needs volunteers to assist with outreach efforts, phones, mailings, special programs and fundraising events. Call Heather Baron at 215-879-7733, e-mail hbaron@twcp.org or visit twcp.org.
• WHYY Philly's public radio outlet seeks administrative volunteers to help with data entry, filing and assembling mailings. Call Nadine Vassallo at 215-351-1261 or e-mail nvassallo@whyy.org.
• WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER Volunteers are needed for William Way Community Center's events, including peer counseling, seniors programs, book clubs, gallery shows and continuing education classes. Call 215-732-2220 or e-mail firstrep@waygay.org.
• WOMEN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE Volunteers are needed to answer WOAR's 24-hour hotline and go to hospitals to provide support for rape survivors. Call Carey at 215-985-3315, ext. 191 or visit woar.org.