If you are concerned about hunger in the community, here is your chance to help those less fortunate. Join YPN for its third year volunteering with Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, as we sort, organize and package food for local pantries. Philabundance works to end hunger and malnutrition in the Greater Philadelphia region by distributing food to local organizations serving people in need.

Wear closed-toe shoes and old clothing as we roll up our sleeves to help. This event filled up quickly the last two years so be sure to register today to help put an end to hunger!

For more information on Philabundance, visit: http://www.philabundance.org/

Please join YPN in spreading holiday cheer by volunteering at Turning Points for Children. Turning Points has been collecting donations of toys and books for the children they serve, and YPN will be helping to sort these donations into different age groups. We will also be helping Turning Points decorate their space with holiday décor.

Turning Points for Children provides innovative programs that nurture families with children who are struggling against difficult economic and environmental odds.

YPN would like to thank United Way for their services in making this event possible.

Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. This event highlights the efforts of BoMF’s members, volunteers and supporters in growing an organization that is helping people change their lives.

Space is limited, so sign up to volunteer now!

View more information about Back on My Feet or the event here.

Space is limited, so sign up now.

The mission of Cradles to Crayons (C2C) is to provide children living in low income and homeless situations from birth to preteen the basic essentials, free of charge, that they need to feel safe, warm, and ready to learn. Additionally, C2C provides a foundation for lasting social change through meaningful, tangible volunteer activities experienced by thousands of adults and children each year.

For more information about Cradles to Crayons, visit: philadelphia.cradlestocrayons.org

There will be no transportation provided for the transfer of books to MLK High School, so YPN is looking for volunteers with cars to help with this aspect of the event.

Philadelphia Reads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the literacy skills of Philadelphia’s youngest and most at-risk population. It does so by providing mentors and resources for in-school, after-school and summer programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to join your YPN peers in to help Philadelphia Reads support childhood literacy!

If you are concerned about hunger in the community, here is your chance to help those less fortunate. Join YPN for its second year volunteering with Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, as we sort, organize and package food for local pantries. Philabundance works to end hunger and malnutrition in the Greater Philadelphia region by distributing food to local organizations serving people in need.

Wear closed-toe shoes and old clothing as we roll up our sleeves to help. This event filled up quickly last year so be sure to register today to help put an end to hunger!

For more information on Philabundance, visit: http://www.philabundance.org/

Northern Home is a residential facility for children who have been in harmful social or family settings and therefore cannot currently live at home. The Northern Home for Children and Family Services provides support to children and families to aid them in achieving their maximum psychological, social, and economic potential, while fully respecting the dignity and worth of each individual and the integrity of the family. The Northern Home is committed to educating the children and families it serves to the full extent of their ability. They are child-centered, family-focused, and community-invested. They currently run both residential child-services and after-school resource programs for children.

Join other young professionals at this event to help strengthen families and improve the lives of children through this festive opportunity!

As a volunteer, you will be working with other volunteers to help staff the registration table, monitor the silent auction, and more. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Anne Mahlum, BOMF Founder, President and member, and applaud BOMF members, volunteers, and supporters for their efforts in growing an organization that is helping people change their lives.

Dinner stations along with complimentary beer, wine and specialty drinks will be made available, and attendees are encouraged to wear cocktail attire and sneakers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate the success of BOMF and recognize the individuals who contribute to the organization!

The Spring Fling will honor fifty students selected by school staff and recognize them with a pizza party, awards, giveaways and an afternoon of fun & games. This is a great opportunity for members to volunteer and help support the celebration of students’ year long dedication to hard work.

Field Volunteers: Nonpartisan field volunteers work in groups of two or three visiting polling places in specified parts of the city on Election Day. Field volunteers are the eyes and ears of the Voter Protection Program. They spend their shift traveling to different polling places, interviewing voters and election workers on their Election Day experiences. Their job is to inform voters, assist election workers and document pervasive polling place issues.

Hotline Volunteers: Hotline volunteers work in Seventy’s office on Election Day, answering calls from voters, poll officials and Seventy Volunteers. Hotline volunteers staff the 866-OUR-VOTE election protection hotline and help voters find their polling places, give basic assistance with Election Day rules, direct problems to the correct authorities and document problems that will be responded to by field teams.

When: Election Day, May 18th, 2010. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Volunteers have the choice of morning, afternoon or evening shifts (each shift runs about 4 1/2 hours).

Where: Volunteers can choose what part of the city they prefer to spend their shift. Seventy will do its best to accommodate all requests.

Training: All volunteers receive training before Election Day.

How: To register and sign up to volunteer visit the Volunteer Portal.