Volunteer Agency Directory
(Updated January 2013)
A Woman's Place
P.O. Box 299
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-343-9241 orwww.awomansplace.org
A Woman's Place (AWP) provides comprehensive free and confidential services which include support, education, outreach, and advocacy to victims of domestic, dating abuse and violence.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Thrift store, school awareness, fundraisers, shelter, and office work.
AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
1531 Upper Stump Road
Chalfont, PA 18914
215-249-1938 orwww.aark.org
The AARK provides temporary sanctuary for thousands of injured and orphaned birds and mammals.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Gardening work such as weeding, raking and general clean up.
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road
North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1816 orwww.abramsoncenter.org
Compassionate care for the aged.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: To provide meaningful experiences in senior services healthcare.
Aim For A2Z, INC.
P.O. Box 32
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-213-8674 orwww.a2zmentoring.org
Aim for A2Z provides free mentoring and tutoring programs for students from low income, minority and disadvantaged families.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Mentoring and tutoring services for students in grades 1-12.
American Cancer Society – Relay For Life
480 Norristown Road - Suite 150
Blue Bell, PA 19422
1-888-202-1487 orwww.cancer.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Relay For Life is a walking event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs.
American Diabetes Association
150 Monument Road - Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-828-5003 orwww.diabetes.org
ADA leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by this disease.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes and Tour de Cure.
American Heart Association
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 JFK Boulevard - Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-575-5254 orwww.americanheart.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Heart Walk - Walkers will raise money to fund the valuable research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Heart Association.
Attleboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
300 East Winchester Ave.
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-757-3739 or
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Playing games, reading, friendly visits with residents, discussion groups and organizing sing-a-longs.
Autism Cares
P.O. Box 180
Richboro, PA 18954
215-559-CARE orwww.autismcaresfoundation.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Various events such as helping at Bounce U, races, and Glee Club program.
Bethanna
1030 Second St. Pike
Southampton, PA 18966
215-355-6500 orwww.bethanna.org
Bethanna is a family services agency which provides adoption services, birthparent counseling, family counseling, and foster care programs.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Yard work, office work.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bucks County
2875 Old York Road
Jamison, PA 18901
215-343-8260 orwww.bbbsbc.org
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bucks County's Mission is to help children reach their full potential.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: To be positive one-on-one mentors for elementary school children in after-school programs.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
P.O. Box 685
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2924 orwww.bhwp.org
Bowman’s goal is to offer a greatly enlarged experience of the living world and to assure that the Preserve continues to flourish as a haven of beauty, knowledge, inspiration, and rejuvenation.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Office work, grounds work (weeding, planting), leading tours, assist nursery manager for sales, special events and fundraisers.
Bucks County Audubon Society
2877 Creamery Road
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
215-297-5880 orbcas@bcas.org
The Bucks County Audubon Society (BCAS) is dedicated to conserving wildlife and promoting environmental stewardship.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Trail maintenance, organic gardening, reptile care, special events for fundraising, office work and tour guide.
Bucks County Historical Society/Mercer Museum
84 S. Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-0210 orwww.mercermuseum.org
The Bucks County Historical Society is an organization that involves visitors in meaningful explorations of the past, present, and future through active engagement with its dramatic buildings and historical collections.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Folk Fest, Mother's Day Weekend Food Fest, Fourth of July games and activities.
Bucks County Housing Group
2324 Second Street Pike - Suite 17
Wrightstown, PA 18940
215-598-3566 orinfo@bchg.org
Bucks County Housing Group is an organization which provides a wide range of housing and related social services to homeless and low-income families.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Computer work, food drives, and work with children in after-school programs.
Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc.
Neshaminy Manor Center
1282 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-8175 orwww.bcoc.org
BCOC’s services include food assistance, emergency energy and housing assistance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR:Various projects throughout the year and during the holiday season.
Bucks County SPCA
1665 Street Road
Lahaska, PA 18931
215-794-7425 orwww.bcspca.org
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Animal care including summer program. Help train, socialize and exercise adoptable pets.
Camp Discovery
79 Golf Club Drive
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-752-4289 orwww.campdiscovery.org
Camp Discovery is a camp for young people with chronic skin conditions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: One-on-one summer counselors needed for 8-11 year old students.
Camp Invention
Maureen M. Welch Elementary School
750 New Road
Churchville, PA 18966
800-968-4332rdevlin@crsd.org orwww.campinvention.org)
Camp Invention is a week-long summer day program that fosters creativity, teamwork, and science literacy through hands-on fun.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Students will assist teachers with hands on activities along with interactive recess activities for students in 2nd- 6thgrade.
Chandler Hall
99 Barclay Street
Newtown, PA 18940
215-860-4000 orwww.chandlerhall.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Volunteers are needed to read to residents, play cards or board games, assist with arts and craft projects, play a musical instrument, participate in gardening projects, lead current event discussions or trivia contests.
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Lane
Churchville, PA 18966
215-357-4005 orwww.churchvillenaturecenter.org
The mission of the Center is to instill an awareness and appreciation of the natural world in all people through education, and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship with a commitment to the preservation of resources and wildlife habitat.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Cleaning up the grounds, recording types and amount of debris collected, carrying plants for Wildflower Sale and need counselors for summer camps.
Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth
30 N. Chancellor St.
Newtown, PA 18940
215-944-1006 orwww.CRCHY@crsd.org)
CRCHY are community members whose mission is to help our youth reach their full potential in a healthy environment.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Working at community events, to help with mass mailings, newsletters and to attend board meetings once a month. Also to attend youth committee meetings, help younger students with homework, red ribbon week, smoke-free ball fields and community advocates.
Council Rock Lacrosse Association
250 Pineville Road
Newtown, PA 18940
215-598-0221orwww.councilrocklacrosse.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Youth coaches, youth officials, field and facility helpers.
Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association (Little League & Babe Ruth Baseball)
Pickering and Chandler Fields
Newtown, PA
215-694-0778orwww.crnewtown.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Snack Shack duty, food preparation, customer service during baseball games. Also needed for light field maintenance.
Council Rock Northampton Softball Association
55 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954
215-499-8697 orwww.admin@ngsa-pa.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Youth coaches, officials, facility helpers.
Council Rock School District Summer Academic Academy
30 N. Chancellor St.
Newtown, PA 18940
215-944-1039 or Dr. Helen Gross athgross@crsd.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Assisting teachers in summer programs held at Maureen M. Welch Elementary.
Council Rock United Soccer Association – CRUSA
P.O. Box 839
Richboro, PA 18954
267-988-4053 Jill DeLucia or www.crusa.net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Youth coaches, light field maintenance.
Crossings Animal Sanctuary
1098 Washington Crossing Road
Suite 1
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
215-321-4673 orwww.thecrossingsanimalsanctuary.org
In addition to building Bucks County’s first no-kill sanctuary, its mission is to provide quality care and a loving home for every dog and cat in Bucks County and the surrounding area.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Educating the public about animal welfare issues and promoting the adoption of homeless dogs and cats.
Doylestown Hospital
595 West State St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-2204/05 orwww.dh.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Snack bar, patient transport, pharmacy help, cardio rehab.
Easter Seal Society of Bucks County
2400 Trenton Rd.
Levittown, PA 19056
215-945-7200 ext. 28 orwww.easterseals.sepa.org
Easter Seal Society has been helping people with disabilities and special needs to gain greater independence and equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Recreation,Teen Club (weekends and evenings).
Free Library of Northampton Township
25 Upper Holland Rd.
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-3050 orwww.northamptontownship.com/library/index.html
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Shelving books and helping with children's programs.
Friends Home
50 S. Congress St.
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-3346 orwww.friendshomeandvillage.org
Independent living and personal care in the Quaker tradition.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Spring through fall gardening,computer support/education, games, music programs, reading, correspondence, pet therapy, educational seminars, etc.
Friends Village
331 Lower Dolington Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-9222 orwww.friendshomeandvillage.org
Independent living and personal care in the Quaker tradition.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Spring through fall gardening,computer support/education, games, music programs, reading, correspondence, pet therapy, educational seminars, etc.
Gilda's Club Delaware Valley
200 Kirk Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-441-3290 ext. 115 orinfo@gildasclubdelval.org
Providing programs of emotional support, education and social activities for men, women, children and teens that are affected by cancer.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Assisting with fundraising events, children and teen programs, social events and to organize or lead a program.
Habitat for Humanity
1829 N. 19th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-765-6000 ext.10 orwww.habitatphiladelphia.org/volunteer
Building quality and affordable houses for families in need as well as accepting donations of new and used building items to resell to the public.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Home construction, and helping with Habitat’s Re-Store located in Kensington.
Heritage Conservancy (Aldie Mansion)
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-7020 ext.140 orwww.heritageconservancy.org
Heritage Conservancy is dedicated to preserving our natural and historic heritage, specializing in open space preservation, planning for sustainable communities, natural resource protection, property stewardship, historic preservation, adaptive reuse of existing structures and wildlife habitat restoration.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, native plantings, preparing for and helping the fundraising events.
Hope for the Animals
89 Pinewood Drive
Levittown, PA 19054
215-945-2160 orwww.hopefortheanimals.org
Hope for the animals is a no-kill animal rescue organization dedicated to finding homes for unwanted and abandoned animals in the Bucks County area.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Information table and handling dogs and cats at PetSmart in Fairless Hills.
Interfaith Housing Development Corporation of Bucks County
805 N. Wilson Ave.
Building 100, Suite 102
Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007
(215) 945-8630 ext.105 orwww.ihdcbc.org
IHDCBC is created to provide housing for sale or rent to low income families and the homeless, and to assist them in becoming self-sufficient.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Office support, planting, cleaning and landscaping.
James A. Michener Art Museum
138 South Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-340-9800 x 140 orwww.michenermuseum.org/volunteering
James A. Michener Art Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Summer camp counselors.
Kids Voting USA
P.O. Box 372
Washingtons Crossing, PA 18977
215-205-6557 orkidsvoting@comcast.netorwww.kidsvotingsoutheastpa.org/
Kids Voting USA gets students involved and ready to be educated, engaged citizens. Students learn about democracy and experience an authentic voting event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Helping at the polls.
Langhorne Gardens
350 Manor Ave.
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-757-7667 orwww.langhorneskillednursing.com
Langhorne Gardens is a leading provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Crafts, games and entertainment.
March of Dimes
1019 West 9th Ave.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-945-6050 or 484-685-5839 ormarchofdimes.com
The March of Dimes help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: March for Babies
Maureen M. Welch Elementary School
750 New Road
Churchville, PA 18966
215-944-1845
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: After School Homework Club held in the Maureen M. Welch Library from 3:30 to 4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Involves helping students in grades 4 – 6 with homework and helping to study for tests.
Meals on Wheels - Woodside
1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-4233
Meals on Wheels delivers meals to people who are elderly, homebound, disabled, or otherwise at risk of going hungry.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Volunteers are needed to help prepare and package dinners, organize schedules, make phone calls, load delivery vehicles, and deliver meals.
Miracle League
53 Brinker Drive
Doylestown, PA 18901
267-679-8831 orwww.miracleleaguenhpa.org.
Miracle League helps special needs and physically disabled athletes enjoy softball and other sports. The field is located at 750 New Road in Churchville.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Buddies needed to assist athletes
Muscular Dystrophy Association
600 Reed Rd. #104
Broomall, PA 19008
610-325-5758 orwww.mdausa.org
MDA is dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Summer camps
National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215-409-6600 orwww.constitutioncenter.org
The National Constitution Center brings the U.S. Constitution to life for the whole family and illuminates constitutional ideals and inspires acts of citizenship.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Assisting visitors around the museum. Work in exhibit areas
and special events.
Newtown Ambulance Squad
2651 South Eagle Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-3500 orwww.newtownambulance.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Training for exposure to emergency services in Bucks County, such as EMT’s and in house CPR training.
Newtown Historic Association
103215 Court Street
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-4004 orwww.newtownhistoric.org
The Newtown Historic Association is an organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Newtown by sharing its historical heritage.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Computer, yard work, help restoring historic local structures.
Newtown Parks and Recreation
100 Municipal Drive
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-2800 orwww.twp.newtown.pa-us
It is the mission of the Newtown Township Parks and Recreation Department to provide a meaningful and satisfying program of recreational activities and events designed for enhancing physical, emotional, mental and social growth.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Assisting instructors at a variety of community programs.
Newtown Library Company
114 Centre Avenue
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-7659 orwww.newtownlibrary.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Fundraising events, 5K run, children’s programs.
Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Co.
50 Newtown-Richboro Rd.
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-8277orwww.ntvfc.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Computer work, washing fire trucks.
Northampton Township Parks and Recreation
55 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-6800 orwww.northamptonrec.com
The Northampton Township Parks and Recreation Department provides a meaningful and satisfying program of recreational activities and events designed for enhancing physical, emotional, mental and social growth.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Special events ranging from 5K runs, fishing derby, summer and winter movie nights, concerts and Northampton days.
Operation Warm, Inc.
1653 Brinton’s Bridge Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-6305 orwww.OperationWarm.org
Operation Warm provides new winter coats to children in need.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Community awareness/press releases, fundraising, Bucks County 5k event, planning and distribution of new winter coats to local children in need.
Pearl S. Buck International
520 Dublin Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
215-249-0100 orwww.pearlsbuck.org
Pearl S. Buck International is committed to improving the quality of life for children and promoting an understanding of the values of other cultures, the injustice of prejudice, and the need for humanitarianism throughout the world.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Gardens, Gift Shop, Tour Guides, Office Help, Special Events,
Curatorial Assistance, Archival Research.
Pickering Manor Senior Living
226 N. Lincoln Ave.
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-3878 orwww.pickeringmanor.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Working with the elderly, playing games, music.
Royce’s Rescue
374 Worthington Mill Road
Richboro, PA 18954
215-801-6398 orwww.roycesrescue.org
Royce's Rescue is an organization at Sommerfield Stable which is dedicated to the rehabilitation and placement of neglected or unwanted horses, dogs and cats.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Working with cats, kittens, dogs and horses. Cleaning cages, feeding, socializing animals, grooming and grazing horses, as well as fundraising.
Shir Ami Early Learning Center
101 Richboro Rd.
Newtown, PA. 18940
215-968-6255
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Non-religious community-based activities only.
Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road
Bristol, PA 19007
215-785-1177 ext. 14 orwww.silverlakenaturecenter.org
The Silver Lake Nature Center creates opportunities for the natural habitats of Silver Lake to inspire students of all ages and abilities with the wonder and beauty of this living treasure.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Waterway cleanup, Earth Day, special events, grounds and trails crew as well as summer camp counselors.
Special Equestrians
2800 Street Rd.
P.O. Box 1001
Warrington, PA 18976
215-918-1001x306 orwww.specialequestrians.org
Special Equestrians provides therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Leading horses in lessons, side-aiding with riders in lessons, horse care and barn work.
Special Olympics of Bucks County
404 Chelsea Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215-547-6890 Dawn Renson orDRenson@pennsbury.k12.pa.us
Through the power of sport, Special Olympics strive to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Coaching, official, helper.
St. Andrew's Youth Ministry
81 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
267-352-0173YM@standrewcec.com orwww.standrewnewtown.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Non-Religious, community-based volunteer activities only.
St. Mary’s Medical Center
1202 Langhorne-Newtown Rd.
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-710-2096 Lillian Schonewolf atlschonewolf@stmaryhealthcare.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Helping staff with various patient and non-patient assignments as well as visitors.
Top Soccer/Top Shots Basketball/Bowling
64 Lawrence Avenue
Holland, PA 18966
215-579-2656 Steve Milligan atsa.milligan@verizon.net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: To assist special needs children with sports activities as they go through drills and games.
Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad
140 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-0473
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Clerical work, washing fire trucks, cleaning facility.
Twining Village-Diakon
280 Middle Holland Rd.
Holland, PA 18966
215-396-7214 orwww.diakon.org/twiningvillage
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR:Transporting residents to in-house activities, visiting with residents, assisting with activities and parties, and delivering mail and packages.
Tyler Park Center for the Arts
101 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
267-218-0290 orworkshops@tylerparkarts.org
Tyler Park Center for the Arts supports artists and artisans in a manner that facilitates sharing their talents and experiences with the Bucks County area community through art-based educational programs.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Cleaning up, organizing and preparing for events.
Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-2021 ortylersp@pa.gov
Tyler State Park consists of 1,711 acres in Bucks County. Park roads, trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Trail work, invasive species control, planting and maintaining trees.
United Way of Bucks County
413 Hood Blvd.
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215-949-1660 orwww.uwbucks.org
United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Clerical duties, filing.
Upper Makefield Youth Baseball and Softball League
George’s Field
1076 Eagle Road
Upper Makefield, PA
dlwatkins047@aol.comorwww.umbaseballsoftball.org
The Upper Makefield Youth Baseball and Softball League is dedicated to promoting good health, good sportsmanship and leadership skills.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Opening snack shed, working snack sheds, food preparation, selling food and beverages, clean up and closing sheds.
Village Library of Wrightstown
727 Penns Park Rd.
Wrightstown, PA 18940
215-598-3322 orwww.buckslib.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Children's Programs, crafts, shelving books, computer work and Renaissance Faire.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
PO Box 1776
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
215-493-4076 orinfo@washingtoncrossingpark.org
Aiding in the preservation, collection and maintenance of physical materials relating to the life of our ancestors.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: General help, clean up, office work.
Wynwood Northampton Manor Assisted Living
65 Newtown-Richboro Rd.
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-6565
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Conversation with residents, playing cards or games.
Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit
1140 Edgewood Road
Yardley, PA 19064
215-493-4222
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: Washing vehicles, office work.
YWCA of Bucks County
2425 Trevose Road
Trevose, PA 19053
215-953-7793 orwww.ywcabucks.org
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: YWCA Email Authors Club, Homework Club, Saturday Camp, TechGYRLS, Early Academic Intervention Program, Lunch and Library.
If there are any changes or corrections to this directory, please contactalynam@crsd.org.
