Global Citizen

Ada Twist, Scientist- Read Aloud

Join the Wagner Free Institute of Science staff for a virtual read aloud and discussion! We will read Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty and talk about what it means to be a scientist. We look forward to learning together!

VIRTUAL (Virtual)

1/18/21 10:15 AM

VUOTS 2021 MLK Day of Service Community Give Back

Our goal on 01/18/21 is to give 100 individuals, (youth and/or families MLK Day activities packets to take home to enjoy. The activities will provide information or pictures that express equality and peace, MLK, and our fight against COVID-19. We will be giving out paint kits for youth & families plus educational giveaways to take home. In addition to having WAWA juices and snacks that they donated to VUOTS.

Philadelphia, PA

1/18/21 9:00 AM

JRA Volunteers Needed to Pack Boxes of Food

The Jewish Relief Agency is looking for volunteers to help pack boxes of food and supplemental items in January in preparation for the MLK Food Distribution. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and small groups! For additional details and sign-up information, please visit jewishrelief.org. JRA's clients depend on volunteers to pack and deliver food to their homes each month. JRA has initiated safety protocols and procedures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in order to ensure that all volunteer shifts are limited at 25 individuals and that volunteers maintain 6-10ft apart at all times. All volunteers must wear a facemask and closed-toed shoes. Sunday, January 10th: 9-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm, and 2-4pm. Location: JRA Warehouse, 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 Questions? Maddy Levine-Wolf at madeline@jewishrelief.org or call 610-660-0190

Philadelphia, PA

1/10/21 9:00 AM + more

King Day of Service 2021: Signature Site Planning Meeting

On January 18, 2021 volunteers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware will participate in the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the largest King Day event in the nation. Last winter, more than 150,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the Philadelphia region volunteered in some 1,800 service projects. Each year Global Citizen organizes the King Day of Service Signature Site event. Girard College will again be the host of the 2021 King Day of Service Signature Site event. We are hosting several planning meetings for our Girard College Signature Site event where staff will provide information about organizing projects at the site and assist coordinators in the development of their projects. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings will all be hosted online. For more information about the King Day of Service for 2021, click here. To check about ongoing updates to our plans with regard to COVID-19, see here. In the meantime, we suggest registering your organization to our new volunteer portal and submitting your plans for us to review. Once you have signed up for this meeting, you will receive a confirmation email. You will then also receive a separate email at a later date with information on how to join the virtual meeting. If you have questions about the Signature Site or using this registration page, please contact Campbell Bird at campbell@globalcitizen365.org. For more information please contact Global Citizen at 215-851-1811 or info@globalcitizen365.org.

Virtual Meeting (Virtual)

12/14/20 9:00 AM + more

King Day of Service 2021: Neighbors in Action Workshop

Join us to discuss how to host a safe service project, while keeping everyone healthy! We will discussing potential project ideas and how to use this portal.This workshop is approx. ~ one hour! Contact us about one of the following dates for a VIRTUAL workshop: November 2nd November 12th November 17th November 30th December 10th

Virtual Opportunity (Virtual)

Through 12/18/20

Provide Supplies for Distribution Sites on King Day

As part of the 26th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, Global Citizen is working with other organizations across Philadelphia to provide much-needed supplies to those in need. If you or your organization is interested in contributing to these supplies, please express interest and we will reach out with more information.

N/A (Virtual)

Through 1/1/21