Volunteer From Home
Volunteering doesn’t always mean showing up somewhere. There are so many meaningful ways to give back from the comfort of your own home. This page is a collection of at-home volunteer opportunities. Some activities are organized through local organizations here in the Abington area, while others are simple ideas you can do on your own. Whatever your schedule, your skills or your interests, there’s something here for everyone, including kids!
Arts and Crafts
You don’t need a lot of supplies or experience to make a real difference. These hands-on projects are perfect for crafters of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned makers. Pick a project, work at your own pace, and know that what you create will bring comfort and joy to someone who truly needs it.
No-Sew Blanket
Make a cozy blanket — no sewing required! Donate to One House At A Time – Beds for Kids Program and help a child in need.
No-Sew T-shirt Pillow
Make a fun and functional pillow using a t-shirt. Donate to One House At A Time – Beds for Kids Program and help a child in need.
Knitted or Crocheted Hearts
Create hearts for the Peyton Heart Project to raise awareness about about suicide, bullying, and to help end the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Isolette Signs
Design an isolette sign for families in the NICU. These name cards can be donated to Today Is A Good Day and placed on a NICU infant’s incubator to personalize their care space.
Bonding Squares
Bonding squares are a simple yet meaningful way for caregivers to connect with their babies while in the NICU. Squares can be knitted, crocheted, woven or sewn and donated to Today Is A Good Day.
Hand-Made Blankets
Make a handmade blanket — knitted, crocheted, quilted or no-sew — and donate it to a child in need via the Linus Project. Drop off completed blankets labeled “Linus Project” at Stitch Central in Glenside.
Cook and Bake
Some of the most meaningful gifts come in the form of food. These volunteer opportunities are perfect for anyone who loves to cook or bake.
Cook A Home-Made Meal
A home-made meal can feel like a warm hug to someone going through a hard time. Donate to Breathing Room Foundation, Abington Community Fridge, or Northeast Community Fridge. Be sure to label with ingredients and date made.
Make Sandwiches
Turkey and cheese, peanut butter and jelly and tuna salad, just to name a few. Grab a loaf of bread and assemble sandwiches for your neighbors by donating to Shores of Grace Philadelphia, Abington Community Fridge, or Northeast Community Fridge. Be sure to label with ingredients and date made.
Make Baked Goods
Everyone deserves a little treat! Spread some happiness by making baked goods and donating them to Breathing Room Foundation, Shores of Grace Philadelphia, Abington Community Fridge or Northeast Community Fridge. Be sure to label with ingredients and date made.
Assemble & Pack
A fun activity for the whole family.
Pack Snack & Breakfast Bags
Assemble 3-4 individually-wrapped snack or breakfast items, along with a handwritten note and deliver to Breathing Room Foundation to support families affected by cancer.
Create Sweet Treat Bags
A small sweet treat bag reminds recipients that they are cared for beyond just their basic needs. Bags can be gifted to organizations providing food assistance and basic needs, as well as health, wellness and social support.
Assemble Cake Kits
Everyone deserves a birthday celebration, adults and kids alike! Help stock a local food pantry with birthday cake kits.
Card Writing
Thinking of You Cards
A card is a simple gesture that can mean so much to someone going through a difficult time. Cards can be gifted to: nursing homes, hospitals or many of the health, wellness and social support organizations listed on our volunteer directory.
Thank You Cards
Show your appreciation for everyday heroes by crafting heartfelt thank you cards for first responders, nurses, teachers and other essential workers. This simple gesture can brighten someone’s day and remind them their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Host a Collection Drive
