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Get involved in your community by sharing your passions, talents, and skills with one of these organizations.

MANNA offers a range of volunteer opportunities, including working in the kitchen. / Photograph Courtesy of MANNA

Ready to make a difference in your community? Here in Philly, there are so many organizations that benefit and thrive because of their volunteers. Whether it be with your office, team, or just yourself, here are some places where you can donate your time and skills.

Animal Care Opportunities

ACCT Philly

What they do: Provide shelter and services for homeless, abandoned and abused animals.

Ways to get involved: Whether by yourself or with a larger group, there are plenty of ways to help out with dog walking, adoption services, and providing transportation for animals leaving the shelter. To help prevent overcrowding, you can also sign up to foster animals and bring a furry friend home to care for. Learn more here.

PAWS: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society 

What they do: Working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city, PAWS is a rescue partner who aims to provide basic veterinary care to in-need pets, while finding homes for animals.

Ways to get involved: Through working adoption events, fostering, maintaining the shelter, or providing care to the animals, there are plenty of ways to make sure each animal feels loved and cared for during their time at PAWS. Learn more here.

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