Category Archives: Philadelphia

All Opportunities, Field of Interest, General, Immigration, Location, Philadelphia

International House

International House offers educational and social programs that assist its residents, and other international students and scholars, with their adjustment to American society and life in Philadelphia. The International House looks to encourage cross-cultural understanding and leadership skills necessary to succeed in today’s global economy.

International House presents hundreds of public programs to over Philadelphia area residents throughout the year. The programs are designed to “foster a global community by celebrating the world’s cultural diversity and probing issues from an international perspective.”

Volunteers provide support in event coordination, fund raising, language classes, administrative needs and promotion in the community. The IHP “Arts + Culture” programs, Residents Programs, Development Office, and “English + Foreign Language” Programs are some opportunities to get involved.

Website: http://ihousephilly.org

Contact: 215-387-5125

Location: 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

All Opportunities, Children, Education, Field of Interest, Immigration, Languages, Literacy, Location, Philadelphia, Spanish-Speaking Populations

Puentes de Salud

Puentes de Salud is a non-profit community health and wellness organization that partners with the Mexican immigrant population in south Philadelphia to promote well being by providing health care in addition to a variety of other programs. Currently, Puentes de Salud is working in partnership with the Graduate School of Education (GSE) at The University of Pennsylvania to develop an after school tutoring & mentoring program that focuses on the education of undocumented, immigrant children in the elementary grades 1-3. We are seeking motivated and committed volunteers to join us in this effort as tutors and mentors. Group tutoring sessions will pair tutors with two to three students to help them with their homework, educational development, and social support. This opportunity will require a commitment of 2 hours per week, with a minimum of one semester of service requested. Tutoring sessions will be held at the United Communities building at 8th and Snyder in South Philly. We are hoping to have teams of 2 tutors paired with 4 students, with a mandatory meeting one afternoon per week and drop-in hours on the other days.

Website: http://www.puentesdesalud.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuentesDeSalud/

Contact: 215-454-8000, info@puentesdesalud.org

Location: 2029 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

Immigration, Philadelphia

Nationalities Service Center

Established in 1921, Nationalities Service Center (NSC) is a nonprofit organization that provides social, educational, senior, translation/interpretation, and legal services to immigrants and refugees in the Greater Philadelphia area. You can help by volunteering/interning in a number of capacities, including as a teacher, teaching assistant, tutor, office helper, graphic designer, companion, bilingual receptionist, and more. Please see their website for more information.

Website: http://www.nationalitiesservice.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalitiesServiceCenter

Contact: 215-893-8400, help@nscphila.org

Address: 1216 Arch Street 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.