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SUMMARY:VU PHL & Climate Action PA
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Climate Action PA for a block clean up in Brewerytown along with other Earth Day activities!\n\n\nClimate Action PA provides communities with the tools and knowledge to advocate for climate change and environmental justice! \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, April 11th\, 10:00AM – 1:00PM: \nVU in partnership with Climate Action\, will complete a block clean up along with information on how to make a larger impact in your community. \nNotes ahead of the event! \nPlease fill out the waiver prior to attendance\, which can be found here. Some copies will also be availble to sign at the event. \n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: Street parking is available on 27th\, 26th\, and W Thompson Streets.\n\n\nSEPTA: Route 15 Trolley/Bus\, bus routes 48\, 32 to 27th and Poplar\, then a 5 minute walk; 7 bus to 27th and Girard then walk to Thompson Street\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-climate-action-pa/
LOCATION:Together Skateboarding & Cafe\, 1301 North 27th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:VU PHL & Leveling the Playing Field
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to sort\, organize\, and inventory donated sports equipment!\n\n\nLeveling the Playing Field (LPF) redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, March 14th\, 10:30AM – 1 2PM: \nVU in partnership with LPF\, will sort\, organize\, and inventory donated sports equipment for redistribution to various youth and sports programs. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \nPlease fill out the waiver prior to attendance\, which can be found here.  \n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is a dedicated parking lot – we highly suggest carpooling!\n\n\nNearby buses routes: 113\, 114\, 113\nRegional Rail: Curtis Park stop on the Wilmington/Newark Line\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-leveling-the-playing-field-3/
LOCATION:Leveling the Playing Field – Philadelphia\, 404 Elmwood Avenue\, Sharon Hill\, PA\, 19079\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
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SUMMARY:VU PHL + Global Citizen
DESCRIPTION:Join VU PHL help Global Citizen prep for MLK’s Day of Service!\n\n\nGlobal Citizen is non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement\, community volunteering\, civic responsibility\, and sustained active citizenship among diverse groups\, particularly young people. Global Citizen promotes democracy building\, voter education and participation\, locally and globally. We bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to build diverse partnerships through serving others\, thus realizing how much more we have in common than our difference. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, January 10th \, 10AM – 12 PM: \nVolunteers will help bundle pallets of t-shirts into bundles requested by King Day organizers for their volunteers. It involves unpacking boxes of shirts and repacking bags and boxes of specific size breakdowns and labeling them for organizations to pick up later that weekend. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nRecommended Dress: Casual\, gloves recommended\nAfter volunteering\, we will go to a local bar/restaurant for a celebratory afterjawn!\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: Free street parking on 15th St\, W Montgomery St\, W Norris St and 16th St. Entrance is located on the north side of the building off 15th St.\n\n\nSEPTA: 0.2 miles from Cecil B. Moore Station\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way\, your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-global-citizen-2/
LOCATION:1816 N 15th St\, 1816 North 15th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:VU @ Punch Buggy - Broad Street Love/ACCT Philly/Pitch A Friend
DESCRIPTION:Join us Dec 13th for a collab with Punch Buggy\, Pitch A Friend\, Broad Street Love\, and ACCT Philly for some card  and pet treat making!\n\n\nJoin the Volunteering Untapped Team on Saturday\, December 13th\, for an arts and crafts event to benefit the community! \nOur partners this month is with Broad Street Love and ACCT Philly. We’ll also be collabing with Pitch A Friend at Punch Buggy for December’s event! Broad Street Love is a non-profit providing stabilizing services to individuals creating connection and community; restores hope and diginity; and creates security and self-sufficiency. ACCT Philly is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider bringing shelter\, care\, and life saving efforts for homeless\, and abandoned and abused animals to protect the health\, safety\, and welfare of the citizens of Philly. \n \nIf you’re interested in pitching your friend after volunteering please visit Pitch A Friend link above to sign up! \n \nWhat will we be doing on Saturday\, Dec. 13th? \n\nCreating Love Notes for people\nCreating enrichment treats for pets!\nFollowing the craft hour\, Pitch A Friend will be taking over Punch Buggy so feel free to pitch your single friends (with their consent)with your prepared slide decks!\n\n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nPlease bring any empty paper towl and toilet paper rolls for the treat making! \n\nParking & Transportation \nParking will generally be street parking.  \nPublic Transportation \nBuses \n\n3 to Berks St & American St then head South on N American St\, will be on your left\n57 to American St & Jefferson St\, Punch Buggy will be across the corner\n\nTrolley \n\nG1 to Girard Av & 2nd St then head North on N American St\, will be on your right \n\n \nAfterjawn \nStay and join Pitch A Friend afterwards  for a jolly time! \nA note about cancellations: If your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-punch-buggy-broad-street-love-acct-philly-pitch-a-friend/
LOCATION:Punch Buggy Brewing Company\, 1445 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:VU @ Love Your Park Day - Glendinning Rock Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us Nov. 8th! Working with Love Your Park to do some cleaning around the Glendinning Rock Garden\n\n\nJoin the Volunteering Untapped Team on Saturday\,Nov 8th\, for our event! \nOur partner this month is Love Your Park. They are a collaboration between Fairmount Park Conservancy\, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation\, and Philadelphia’s Park Friends Network. They work together to support communities in activating Philly’s neighborhood parks and watershed natural areas\, with a special focus on inviting Philadelphians to get involved by volunteering. Their mission is to change the culture of littering\, building connections\, and restoring trust and beauty to our city\, one block at a time. \nWhat will we be doing on Saturday\, Nov. 8th? \n\nTrash pickup along stairs\, trails\, and rock features\nLeaf bagging from the stone steps\nClipping any overgrowth from trails\n\n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nWear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for the weather\, since this event takes place outside and inside\nPlease wear closed toed shoes\nA waiver will be sent out with the reminder email for you to sign once you have placed a reservation on Eventbrite!\n\n \nParking & Transportation \nParking will generally be street parking. There is also a small lot outside the Lemon Hill Mansion. Right now\, streets in and around the park are being repaved\, which could impact availability. Additionally\, Lemon Hill is easy to access from the Schuylkill Trail\, the Girard Ave trolley\, and routes 48\, 49\, and 32 for anyone not driving. \n \nAfterjawn \nJoin us after the event at a local bar to wind down and hang out! \nA note about cancellations: If your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-love-your-park-day-glendinning-rock-garden/
LOCATION:Brewery Hill Drive\, Brewery Hill Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oct 11th\, Block by Block
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 11th! Working with Block by Block to do some cleaning at the train tracks!\n\n\nJoin the Volunteering Untapped Team on Saturday\, Oct 11th\, for our event! \nOur partner this month is Block by Block. Their mission is to change the culture of littering\, building connections\, and restoring trust and beauty to our city\, one block at a time. \nWhat will we be doing on Saturday\, Oct 11th? \n\nHelping them clean and shape up the train tracks.\nBeautifying the block\n\n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nWear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for the weather\, since this event takes place outside and inside\nPlease wear closed toed shoes\nA waiver will be sent out with the reminder email for you to sign once you have placed a reservation on Eventbrite!\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: Street parking is available\nBus:\n\n32\, 446\, 448 to Poplar St and 30th St \n7\, 48\, 49 to Pennsylvania Ave and 29th St \n \nAfterjawn \nJoin us after the event at a local bar to wind down and hang out! \nA note about cancellations: If your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/oct-11th-block-by-block/
LOCATION:N 30th St and Pennsylvania Ave\, N 30th St and Pennsylvania Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
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SUMMARY:IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!! - Liberty Lands Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our birthday with us at Liberty Lands!!\n\n\nHappy Birthday VU!!!! \nVolunteering Untapped is a non profit organization dedicated to connecting Philadelphia to the nonprofits all across the area. We host events on the 2nd Saturday of almost every month\, and we love to see everyone having fun and serving the community around them!! \nVU on its birthday will be helping Liberty Land Parks with: \n\nWeeding\nCompost pile clean up\nMoving rocks/pathway support\nFixing park furniture\n\nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: there is ample parking around the park!\nNearby buses routes: https://plan.septa.org/#/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/its-our-birthday-liberty-lands-volunteering/
LOCATION:913 N 3rd St\, 913 North 3rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
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SUMMARY:VU PHL and Klean Kensington X Walls for Justice
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Klean Kensington and Walls for Justice to beautify the lot\n\n\nKlean Kensington‘s mission is to empower teens through beautifying their blighted surroundings and engaging them with neighborhood-uplifting work. Klean Kensington focuses on the areas of financials\, career\, civic\, social-emotional and spiritual. \nWhat we will be doing: \nIn partnership with Klean Kensington and Walls for Justice\, up to 20 VU volunteers will clean streets/alleyways\, weeding gardens\, potentially painting fences . Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. \nNotes ahead of the event! \nVU will email a waiver for you to sign once that has been finalized. Please be sure to sign the waiver prior to the event! \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: Esperanza Health Center’s Parking Garage – we highly suggest carpooling!\n\n\nNearby bus routes: We recommend using the trip planner to make it easier to find frequent options\n\nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way\, your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-and-klean-kensington-x-walls-for-justice/
LOCATION:839 E Madison St\, 839 East Madison Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19134\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:VU PHL & Cradles to Crayons
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to transform donations into curated orders for children!\n\n\nCradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations—beautiful and loved outfits and essentials from the community—that you and VU will quality check\, sort\, package\, and prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of Service Partners. \nWhat we will be doing: \nIn partnership with Cradles to Crayons\, up to 30 VU volunteers will sort\, organize\, and curate orders for specific children in the Giving Factory. Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. \nNotes ahead of the event! \nVU will add you to the Cradles to Crayons event system. Once added\, you’ll automatically receive a waiver via the email you provided during registration. Please be sure to sign the waiver prior to your shift. \nIf you have items to donate\, you can bring them to the event! Check out the link below: \nhttps://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/take-action/donate-goods/items-we-accept/ \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is a dedicated parking lot – we highly suggest carpooling!\n\n\nNearby bus routes: We recommend using the trip planner to make it easier to find frequent options\nRegional Rail: Queen Lane Station\, Allegheny\, Wayne Junction\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way\, your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-cradles-to-crayons-2/
LOCATION:Cradles to Crayons\, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue\, Suite 142\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
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SUMMARY:VU-PHL & Love Your Park or Sharing Excess
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 10th! Beautify Carroll Park or help distribute free food at Malcolm X Park. Same day\, two options/times to give back! Pick one!\n\n\nJoin the Volunteering Untapped Team on Saturday\, May 10th\, for one of two different volunteering opportunities. Our partners this month are: \nLove Your Park is your portal to getting involved in Philly’s parks. From regular volunteer workdays to citywide celebrations and year-round community organizing\, Love Your Park brings Philadelphians together to clean\, green\, and celebrate our public green spaces. We love small neighborhood parks and large watershed natural areas alike. We are here for Philly’s parks. \nSharing Excess focuses on the logistical barriers that keep good food from reaching people. Their agile\, tech-enabled model makes it easy for businesses to donate fresh food regularly — while they handle the transportation\, coordination\, delivery\, and everything in between. They partner with food businesses and food banks alike\, acting as the agile connector that keeps perfectly good food moving while it’s still fresh. \nWhat will we be doing on Saturday\, May 10th?\nLove Your Park – Carroll Park – 9 AM – 1 PM: \n5800 W Girard Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131 \nVolunteers will work alongside Phila Parks and Rec\, Fairmount Park Conservatory and Friends of Carroll Park to plant trees\, shrubs\, flowers\, mulch existing trees\, remove litter and debris. Carroll Park will host a post event celebration that will include: speaking program\, free lunch/refreshments\, live DJ\, family-friendly activities and free t-shirts! \nSharing Excess – Malcom X Park – 12 PM – 2 PM \n5100 Pine St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19143 \nSharing Excess hosts pop-up distributions up at parks throughout the city to bring free food markets directly to neighborhoods. Volunteers will assist with setting up tents\, tables\, and produce boxes\, and distributing food out to community members\, no questions asked \n \nNotes ahead of the event!\n\nWear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for the weather\, since this event takes place outside\nIf you sign up for Sharing Excess\, you must complete a waiver. The link will be provided in your pre-event email.\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: Street parking is available around the parks\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-love-your-park-or-sharing-excess/
LOCATION:Two Different Locations (AND TIMES) Based on Ticket/Volunteer Activity\, 5800 W Girard Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T133000
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SUMMARY:VU PHL + Books Through Bars
DESCRIPTION:Join VU PHL as we help Books Through Bars sort/process books to send to incarcerated people for free\n\n\nBooks Through Bars has been sending free books to incarcerated people in six mid-Atlantic states (Pennsylvania\, New York\, New Jersey\, Delaware\, Maryland\, and Virginia) for over 30 years.  \nThey do their best to send the books people ask them for\, whatever those may be. By fulfilling all requests to the best of their ability\, they work to support self-determination\, self-education\, and healing behind bars. \nBy donating books\, you can help ensure that incarcerated people receive the books they need! \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, March 8th \, 11:30AM – 1 :30PM: \nYou’ll have the chance to review heartfelt letters\, select the perfect books for each request\, and help prepare orders by invoicing and packing. With a variety of tasks available each day\, we ensure your experience is both engaging and accommodating—including tailored support for mobility needs. Come be a part of something special! \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nFace masks are required for this event. \nAfter volunteering\, we will go to a local bar/restaurant for a celebratory afterjawn!\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is a lot next to Books Through Bars space\, as well as street parking.\nSEPTA:  Books Through Bars is right on the 34 line and close to the 13 or the El.\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-books-through-bars-3/
LOCATION:4722 Baltimore Ave\, 4722 Baltimore Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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SUMMARY:VU PHL & Leveling the Playing Field
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to sort\, organize\, and inventory donated sports equipment!\n\n\nLeveling the Playing Field (LPF) redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, February 10th\, 10AM – 1 PM: \nVU in partnership with LPF\, will sort\, organize\, and inventory donated sports equipment for redistribution to various youth and sports programs. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \nPlease fill out the waiver prior to attendance\, which can be found here. \n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is a dedicated parking lot – we highly suggest carpooling!\n\n\nNearby buses routes: 113\, 114\, 113\nRegional Rail: Curtis Park stop on the Wilmington/Newark Line\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-leveling-the-playing-field-2/
LOCATION:Leveling the Playing Field – Philadelphia\, 404 Elmwood Avenue\, Sharon Hill\, PA\, 19079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20250106T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T163348Z
UID:10016273-1736588700-1736600400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL + Global Citizen
DESCRIPTION:Join VU PHL help Global Citizen prep for MLK’s Day of Service!\n\n\nGlobal Citizen is non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement\, community volunteering\, civic responsibility\, and sustained active citizenship among diverse groups\, particularly young people. Global Citizen promotes democracy building\, voter education and participation\, locally and globally. We bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to build diverse partnerships through serving others\, thus realizing how much more we have in common than our difference. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, January 11th \, 10AM – 1 PM: \nVolunteers will help bundle pallets of t-shirts into bundles requested by King Day organizers for their volunteers. It involves unpacking boxes of shirts and repacking bags and boxes of specific size breakdowns and labeling them for organizations to pick up later that weekend. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nThe meeting location/building on Girard College will be shared via email.\nRecommended Dress: Casual\, gloves recommended\nAfter volunteering\, we will go to a local bar/restaurant for a celebratory afterjawn!\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is some street parking\nAdditional Parking: There are parking lots on the Girard College campus that volunteers can use that day. See here for a map.\n\n\nSEPTA: Buses 33 and 61 and Light Rail 15\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-global-citizen/
LOCATION:2101 S College Ave\, 2101 South College Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20241202T153802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T153802Z
UID:10015919-1734170400-1734181200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Campaign for Working Families
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Campaign for Working Families – join us!\n\n\nCampaign for Working Families (CWF) is a non-profit driven support families and individuals in the community to financial stability through programs such as tax preparation\, workforce training and employment\, and financial services\, resources\, and public benefits. CFW advocates for policies and initiatives that lead to opportunities and financial stability throughout the community. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, December 14th \, 10AM – 1 PM: \nOur volunteers will be hands on putting together Intake Folders for taxpayers to complete when using Campaign for Working Families and Supply Kits for their tax sites. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nWe will be volunteering at their office on 935 N 29th Street.\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is some street parking\n\n\nSEPTA: Buses 48 and 49 and Light Rail 15\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-campaign-for-working-families-2/
LOCATION:Campaign for Working Families\, 935 N 29th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20241101T172138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T172138Z
UID:10015525-1731153600-1731166200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & The Everywhere Project
DESCRIPTION:Join The Everywhere Project and Volunteer Untapped Philadelphia to distribute hot food\, water\, and clothing in Kensington.\n\n\nJoin The Everywhere Project and Volunteer Untapped Philadelphia on Saturday\, Nov. 9th at Ruth & Clearfield\, where hot food\, water\, clothing\, and harm reduction supplies will be provided to the Kensington community. \nThere will be a Harm Reduction and Wound Care station\, and volunteers with medical training can opt-in for this station. \nAdditionally\, depending on the number of volunteers\, The Everywhere Project may organize mobile teams and clean-up crews. Volunteers interested in these roles should be willing to receive naloxone training. \nSeveral Everywhere Project team members will be there to assist and answer any questions along the way. \nWhat we will be doing on 11/9: \nWe will be supporting a community outreach event in Kensington: \n\nSetting up tables and supplies\nDistributing food\, clothing\, and harm reduction supplies\nBreaking down and cleaning up\n\nAdditional Details: \n\nWe will be outside. Dress appropriately.\nVolunteers must RSVP for the event on The Everywhere Projects Volunteer Page. This RSVP form is not available as of 10/19. The link will be shared with all registered volunteers.\n\nA fterjawn at Kensignton Pub! \nWe’ll all head to Kensington Pub (2116 E Tioga St Phila\, PA) around 4pm to celebrate a job well done! It’s a great chance to get to know the VU Crew and celebrate the good work we’re all doing together!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-the-everywhere-project/
LOCATION:1810 E Clearfield St\, 1810 East Clearfield Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19134\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240930T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T183346Z
UID:10014872-1728118800-1728140400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU & MANNA PIE IN THE SKY
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out with us & MANNA\n\n\nMANNA uses nutrition to improve health for people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. By providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education\, we empower people to improve their health and quality of life. \n \nTogether with MANNA\, volunteers will package\, stack\, and palletize pies! \nWe need volunteers for TWO shifts\, 9A-12P\, and 12P-3P. Please select which shift works best for your schedule.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-manna-pie-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:420 N 20th St\, 420 North 20th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240909T140522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T144601Z
UID:10014497-1726314300-1726326000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:September Peace & Playoffs - VU vs The Block Gives Back
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out with us & The Block Gives Back  at Vogt Playground!\n\n\nThroughout Philadelphia there are 300+ playground and recreation centers along with 10\,200 acres of public land. The Block Gives Back finds it vital that these playgrounds and recreation centers are up to par and used for the way they are intended too. Therefore\, TBGB created the Love Thy Park Tour to bring positive action\, activity\, and awareness to our local playground and parks. Stopping at one park a month from May to September\, TBGB brings cleanings\, light TLC\, community outlets\, and games/activities to parks all across the city \n \nAfter\, stay and play! A community game of kickball or volleyball between volunteers after we clean the park \n \nFine print: \nDo you\, the volunteer named above\, grant permission to The Block Gives Back for the use of photos taken at the event to be shared on our social media posts\, website\, or other promotional materials if necessary. \nPlease mark your choice by your ticket selection. \n\nI consent to my photos being used from events by The Block Gives Back\nI do not consent to my photos being used for The Block Gives Back
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/september-peace-playoffs-vu-vs-the-block-gives-back/
LOCATION:Vogt Recreation Center\, 4131 Unruh Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240803T170202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T170202Z
UID:10013815-1723280400-1723294800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Small Things Philly Event!
DESCRIPTION:This month we are partnering with Small Things Philly to help prep and serve food!\n\n\nJust an FYI VU Crew we have a second location with SACCPhilly in a separate sign up! \nFor this event – you have to also register through: https://app.vomo.org/opportunity/emmanuel-ministry \n \nAre you ready to make a difference in our community? Small Things Philly cooks and serve a free\, hot lunch every Saturday morning to approximately 60-100 guests. Volunteers help prepare food in the kitchen under the lead chef\, plate and serve the meal\, and clean up. No previous cooking experience necessary! \nThey also have one of our Small Things Markets on site that serves as a small food pantry\, which operates at the same time as the meal. neighbors every other Saturday morning (9 AM – 12 PM) with a generous box of fresh produce and other healthy food selections. \n \nOur group will help set up\, unload trucks\, organize food\, and distribute items. \nEvent Rundown: \nMorning Shift \n\n8:40-8:45am: VU arrives\n8:45-9:00am: Volunteers Arrive and Check In\n9:00-10:15am: Announcements from Small Things Philly\n10:15-11:00pm: Working it\n\nLunch Shift \n\n10:40-10:45am: VU arrives\n10:45-11:00am: Volunteers arrives\n11:00-11:15: Announcements from Small Things Philly\n11:15-1:00pm: Working it\n\n1PM – ?: Afterjawn (to be announced) \nParking details: They validate parking at Liberty Place Parkway garage\, at 17th St. and Ludlow. \nSepta: A few blocks from Center City Broad Street Line \nClothing requirements: Closed toe shoes and tie back long hair \n \nWe can’t wait to volunteer with you! \nQuestions? Contact us at volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com \nCheers\, \nVU PHL
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-small-things-philly-event/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Ministry\, 123 South 17th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240703T200942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T200942Z
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SUMMARY:IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!!
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our birthday with us at Liberty Lands!!\n\n\nHappy MF Birthday VU!!!! \n \nVolunteering Untapped is a non profit organization dedicated to connecting Philadelphia to the nonprofits all across the area. We host events on the 2nd Saturday of almost every month\, and we love to see everyone having fun and serving the community around them!! \nVU on its birthday will be: \n\nWeeding\nCleaning\nPruning\nGraffiti cleaning\nFixing park furniture\nDate: Saturday\, July 13th\, 2024*Time: 10A-1PParking & Transportation\n\n\nParking: there is ample parking around the park!\nNearby buses routes: https://plan.septa.org/#/\n\n \n*Rain Date: July 20th 2024
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/its-our-birthday/
LOCATION:913 N 3rd St\, 913 North 3rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240410T210608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T210608Z
UID:10012462-1713603600-1713614400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Friends of the Wissahickon
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Friends of the Wissahickon for Earth Day!\n\n\nFriends of the Wissahickon take care and support 1\,800 acres of the Wissahickon Valley Park for both people and wildlife! \nWe’ll be meeting at the Ridge Ave Trailhead! \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, April 20\, 9AM – 12 PM: \nVU will help FOW with litter removal\, trail corridor cleaning\, trail mud clearing\, and tree planting \nRAIN DATE: APRIL 27TH \nNotes ahead of the event! \nYou will need to register to volunteer here and with FOW’s portal at the link below: \nhttps://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=3abaeeaa-4338-4049-a280-7bde021d2ae3&envId=p-A3qQZqEDIEaS3rSwgeP0wQ&zone=usa \n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: We highly suggest carpooling! You can park in the nearby movie theatr lot but there is no dedicated lot. Please do not park in the Deke’s Drive Through! \n\n\nNearby buses routes: we recommend using the trip planner to make it easier frequent options\nRegional Rail: Wissahickon R6 SEPTA Station\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-friends-of-the-wissahickon/
LOCATION:4918 Ridge Ave\, 4918 Ridge Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240219T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T212032Z
UID:10011007-1709978400-1709985600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Cradles to Crayons
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to transform donations into curated orders for children!\n\n\nCradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations—beautiful and loved outfits and essentials from the community—that you and VU\, will quality check\, sort\, package\, and prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of Service Partners. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, March 9th\, 10AM – 12 PM: \nVU in partnership with Cradles to Crayons\, will sort\, organize\, and curate orders for specific children in the Giving Factory. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \nVU will add you to Cradles to Crayons’s event system. From there\, you will automatically receive the waiver in the email you used to register. Please sign the waiver prior to the shift. \nIf you have items to donate\, you can bring them to the event! Check out the link below: \nhttps://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/take-action/donate-goods/items-we-accept/ \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is a dedicated parking lot – we highly suggest carpooling!\n\n\nNearby buses routes: we recommend using the trip planner to make it easier frequent options\nRegional Rail: Queen Lane Station\, Allegheny\, Wayne Junction\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-cradles-to-crayons/
LOCATION:Cradles to Crayons\, 4700 Wissahickon Avenue\, Suite 142\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20240121T192937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T192937Z
UID:10010632-1707559200-1707570000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Leveling the Playing Field
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to sort\, organize\, and inventory donated sports equipment!\n\n\nLeveling the Playing Field (LPF) redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, February 10th\, 10AM – 1 PM: \nVU in partnership with LPF\, will sort\, organize\, and inventory donated sports equipment for redistribution to various youth and sports programs. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \nPlease fill out the waiver prior to attendance\, which can be found here. \n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is a dedicated parking lot – we highly suggest carpooling!\n\n\nNearby buses routes: 113\, 114\, 113\nRegional Rail: Curtis Park stop on the Wilmington/Newark Line\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-leveling-the-playing-field/
LOCATION:Leveling the Playing Field – Philadelphia\, 404 Elmwood Avenue\, Sharon Hill\, PA\, 19079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20231231T174222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T190540Z
UID:10010399-1705140000-1705150800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Sisters Interacting Through Stitches for MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Sisters Interacting Through Stitches for their 16th Annual MLK Day of Service – join us!\n\n\nSisters Interacting Through Stitches is a diverse group of women who crochet and knit items\, that are donated to local\, national and international programs. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, January 13th\, 10AM – 1 PM: \nSisters Interacting Through Stitches and the Wynnefield Library will host their 16th Annual MLK Day of Service Event on January 13\, 2024. During the event\, we will crochet and knit caps for infants\, scarves\, and bonding squares\, which will be donated to local and national organizations. In addition\, we will address issues regarding wellness\, education\, and social/human justice. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \nAll levels of knitting and crotcheting welcome! \n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is some street parking\, paid and metered\, as well as a bike rack at the library\n\n\nNearby buses routes: 1\, 40\, 44\, 52\, 65\nRegional Rail: Overbrook Station – Paoli/Thorndale Line then Bus Route 65 (Germantown-Chelton) to City Ave and 54st\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-sisters-interacting-through-stitches-for-mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Wynnefield Library\, 5325 Overbrook Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20231130T182034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T182034Z
UID:10010217-1702116000-1702126800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Campaign for Working Families
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with Campaign for Working Families – join us!\n\n\nCampaign for Working Families (CWF) is a non-profit driven support families and individuals in the community to financial stability through programs such as tax preparation\, workforce training and employment\, and financial services\, resources\, and public benefits. CFW advocates for policies and initiatives that lead to opportunities and financial stability throughout the community.  \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, December 9th \, 10AM – 1 PM: \nOur volunteers will be hands on putting together Intake Folders for taxpayers to complete when using Campaign for Working Families and Supply Kits for their tax sites. \n \nNotes ahead of the event! \n\nWe will be volunteering at their office on 935 N 29th Street.\n\n \nParking & Transportation \n\nParking: There is some street parking\n\n\nSEPTA: Buses 48 and 49 and Light Rail 15\n\n \nA note about cancellations: \nI f your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-campaign-for-working-families/
LOCATION:Campaign for Working Families\, 935 N 29th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143225
CREATED:20231002T180223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T185210Z
UID:10007249-1697284800-1697295600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & MANNA
DESCRIPTION:VU PHL is partnering with MANNA for Pie in the Sky on Oct 14th!\n**Different timing\, same second Saturday!**\n\n\n**Different timing than usual\, same second Saturday!!** \nMANNA is a non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious\, medically-appropriate meals and provides nutrition counseling to neighbors who are battling life-threatening illnesses such as cancer\, renal disease\, and HIV/AIDS. Through their delivery of 3 meals a day\, 7 days a week\, MANNA provides hope and nourishment to the Greater Philadelphia area and Southern New Jersey. \n \nWhat we will be doing on Saturday\, October 14th\, 12 PM – 3 PM:  \nMANNA gearing up for their Pie in the Sky campaign\, their largest fundraiser of the year\, and they need our help! This year\, MANNA’s goal is to bake\, sell\, and distribute 11\,000 pies. Money raised goes directly towards preparing and delivering Thanksgiving dinners and providing year-round services for people with acute nutritional risk from a critical illness such as cancer\, chronic kidney disease\, HIV/AIDS and more. \n \nCome for the pies\, stay for the Afterjawn!  \n\nAfter an afternoon in the MANNA kitchen\, we’ll head to a local restaurant for some food\, drinks\, and hangs. It’s a great chance to get to know the VU Crew and celebrate the good work we’re all doing together! \n\n \nA couple of reminders about the MANNA dress code! \nVolunteer safety is a priority at MANNA and the Department of Health requires a dress code for MANNA’s kitchen. Check out our latest safety video here! Volunteers are required to adhere to the following guidelines: \n\nNo sleeveless shirts or tank tops\nMust wear long pants (no shorts or skirts)\nMust wear closed shoes (no open-toed shoes or sandals)\nNo jewelry is allowed in the kitchen (rings\, bracelets\, watches\, dangling earrings)\nHats and/or head covering is required. Hairnets are provided\, but you may bring your own baseball cap or hat to wear.\nDisposable aprons and gloves will also be provided onsite.\n\n \nParking & Transportation  \n\nThere are several options for parking\, but please note MANNA does not have any special parking rates or validations.\nRodin Place Garage:  This garage is attached to their building and charges $16 after 2 hours.\nMetered Street Parking: There is metered street parking available all around our building.  Rates may vary.\nPPA surface lot: Located on Callowhill St. between 19th and 20th. Visit http://www.philapark.org/19th-callowhill/ for more info.\nFree street parking:  There is LIMITED free 2hr street parking available on the surrounding streets.\nBike racks:  There is a bike rack located in the Rodin Place garage.\nSEPTA: MANNA Is conveniently located about a 15-20 minute walk from Suburban Station/City Hall\, and is within a 10 minute walk of bus routes: 7\, 32\, 33\, 38\, 43\, 48\, and 49. \n\n \nMANNA Waiver: \nAfter registering with us here on Eventbrite\, you’ll receive an email from the VU Crew the week leading up to 10/14 asking you to complete a MANNA pre-registration and waiver. Please try to complete this before volunteering. Thanks! \n \nA note about cancellations: \nIf your schedule changes and you can no longer make it\, please email volunteeringuntappedphl@gmail.com ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-manna/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance\, 420 North 20th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143226
CREATED:20230905T134204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T134204Z
UID:10006735-1694250000-1694260800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:VU PHL & Share Food Program
DESCRIPTION:We loved it so much\, we’re doing it again! Sorting and packing nutritious food for the community!\n\n\nFor Volunteering Untapped’s September event\, we’re back with Share Food Program.   \nShare Food Program leads the fight against food insecurity in the Philadelphia region\, by serving an expansive\, quality partner network of community-based organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution\, education and advocacy. SFP distributes food to hundreds of thousands neighbors in need each month\, over 50% of whom are children and seniors or people with disabilities. \nWe will be helping assemble boxes\, pack boxes with food\, and load boxes of food onto trucks or into a prep area for delivery to the community. \nMinimum age for warehouse volunteers is 13 years old. All volunteers under 17 years old must have a chaperone. \nYou’ll be expected to lift products between 2-35lb boxes/items at a time during the packing process  \n\n\nPlease make sure to also register through Share by 9/2!  \n\n\nOur Afterjawn is at Wissahickon Brewing Company!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/vu-phl-share-food-program-2/
LOCATION:Share Food Program\, 2901 West Hunting Park Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19129\, United States
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