Together for Chester Healthcare Resource Fair
As a volunteer, you will assist with physicals, health education tabling, greetings, participant flow, and/or wherever else help is needed. Please click the below link to complete the volunteer sign up form.
Event Purpose: In light of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center closure, this event is to support the local Chester community, bridging gaps in healthcare. # of Attendees Expected: 150. Host Organization: Dr. Annette Gadegbeku, Drexel University.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Chester Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium
201 E Seventh Street
Chester, PA 19013.
For more info visit forms.office.com. The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon & 5 Miler
This is a Chester County community running event that celebrates running and giving. Volunteers are needed to help make our race day possible. Over 100 volunteers are required on the course providing direction, guidance and cheers! Please click the below link for additional information, including volunteer jobs and to sign up! If you do sign up, please note Penn Medicine to the volunteering on behalf of field.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
600 South Broad Street
Avondale PA 19311.
For more info visit runsignup.com. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Vietnam Kike Company 3/7 United State Marine Corp 41st Reunion
RNs are needed to take blood pressure measurements at this gathering. Attendees are Marine veterans. What better way to honor veterans in honor of Veterans Day? Please sign up to be connected to event coordinators. Thank you!
Event Purpose: To promote health and wellness among veterans. # of Attendees Expected: 50.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hilton at Penns Landing
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia 19106.
Vietnam Kike Company 3/7 United State Marine Corp 41st Reunion
RNs are needed to take blood pressure measurements at this gathering. Attendees are Marine veterans. What better way to honor veterans in honor of Veterans Day? Please sign up to be connected to event coordinators. Thank you!
Event Purpose: To promote health and wellness among veterans. # of Attendees Expected: 50.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hilton at Penns Landing
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia 19106.
Baptist Pastors Conference
A presentation on prostate health is being requested for this dynamic group. The goal of the presentation would be to create awareness and patient empowerment surrounding prostate health. A secdondary goal would be to network with the pastors that attend in hopes of taking this same health education and health care access to their respective churches accross Philadelphia.
Event Purpose: This event brings pastors with churches in Philadelphia together. # of Attendees Expected: 100.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Mt Zion Baptist Church
3814 Parrish St
Philadelphia19104.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. Volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Esperanza College Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium
Event Purpose: To promote diversity and inclusion in healthcare with keynote speakers, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Esperanza College
4261 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia 19140.
For more info visit www.esperanza.us. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Blood Drive Health and Resource Fair
Event Purpose: to share valuable resources, connect with students and community members. # of Attendees Expected: 150. Host Organization: Community College of Philadelphia.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Bonnell Lobby
Philadelphia 19130.
Vaping Presentation
Event Purpose: To educate 20 adults on the health implications of vaping; create dialogue to ensure change in habit. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Resident Action Committee II.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Finnegan Rec Center
1231 S 30th Street
Philadelphia 19146.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Ur Storytellers 12th Annual Serve the Community Event & Dinner
Volunteers are needed to help pass out hygiene kits. We also need volunteers that have skills in first aid or wound care for individuals with xylazine wounds.
Event Purpose: Ur Storytellers SERVE THE COMMUNITY event's goal is to serve individuals who are experiencing challenges of being unhoused, mental health, and substance use disorders. Many individuals may need additional assistance with resources, food, or first aid. Our goal is to serve others. # of Attendees Expected: 150. Host Organization: Ur Storytellers.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
(outside)
Kensington & W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia 19134.
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon
Servers are needed to help setup for the party, serve dinner plates, help with the raffles, games, and giveaways, and clean up. Please sign up! Family and friends (14 years old and older) are invited to join! The event begins at noon until 3pm. We will ask volunteers to arrive at 11am to help with setup and stay after 3pm to help with setup. If you are not available until noon, please don't let this keep you from signing up! We can use the help, and this is a great event. Lunch is included - and it's always delicious!
Event Purpose: To offer seniors living in the area a time to congregate, enjoy music and raffles, and have a mouthwatering plate to celebrate Thanksgiving and community. # of Attendees Expected: 200. Host Organization: United Block Captains.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Victory Christian Center
5220 Whitby Ave
Philadelphia 19143.
Great Family Gathering
Every year Compassion CDC coordinates a Thanksgiving Feast for over 5,000 people living in shelters in Philadelphia. Please consider volunteering! Volunteers are needed to help fix to-go boxes from 7am - 3pm. You can choose to work as many 3hr shifts as you want. (Please click the sign up link to see shift times.) This event is great for groups and for people who can just jump in and help where needed. We ask that volunteers be 14 years old and older.
Event Purpose: To feed the homeless in shelters by boxing and delivering a hot, homemade Thanksgiving Feast. # of Attendees Expected: 200. Host Organization: Community of Compassion Community Development Center (CDC).
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Drexel University
MacAlister Hall
3250 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team. Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(West Philadelphia Location)
3959 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Gift of Life Dinner Prep
10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below. Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal.
Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Howie's House
401 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.signupgenius.com. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Christmas Gift Wrapping Event
Drop in whenever you are available from 9am until noon to wrap presents for the best cause! Grab a friend, family or coworker. Bring your own scissors, tape, and wrapping paper (as a donation, if you can) - although supplies will be made available! We will play Christmas music and have coffee and donuts. Thank you for helping to spread joy and the Christmas spirit!
Event Purpose: To wrap presents for children who will be attending the West Philadelphia Christmas Party at High School of the Future on Friday, Dec. 20. # of Attendees Expected: 25. Host Organization: United Block Captains Association.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Rotunda
Penn's Campus
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Set Up and Wrapping Gifts - West Philadelphia Christmas Party
Sign up to help prepare the space for the Holiday Party beginning at 6pm! Tables and chairs need to be moved, decorations set up, and last-minute gifts wrapped. Come enjoy the fun before the fun! Family and friends - aged 14 years old and older - are welcomed!
Event Purpose: To set up the space for the evening's holiday celebration and wrapping last minute gifts! # of Attendees Expected: 500. Host Organization: United Block Captains Association.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
High School of the Future
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia 19104.
West Philadelphia Christmas Party
It's Christmas time! Volunteers are needed to help our Block Captains put on a party for families in West Philadelphia by serving food, handing out presents, and ensuring joy abounds and the event runs smoothly. Sign up to help out! Family and friends - aged 14 years old and older - are welcomed!
Event Purpose: To provide a holiday celebration - give out gifts - for families in West Philadelphia. # of Attendees Expected: 500. Host Organization: United Block Captains Association.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
High School of the Future
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia 19104.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(Spring Garden Location)
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team. Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(West Philadelphia Location)
3959 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team. Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar. Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!).
Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(West Philadelphia Location)
3959 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org.