Community Volunteer Events

When: See Dates Below | 10AM-12PM
Where: High School Park | Montgomery Ave. & High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027

Each workday, several tasks can be accomplished with varying levels of experience. There is always lots of weeding to do as well as trail maintenance, plantings, seed gathering and trash pick-up. Throughout the seasons there may also be special projects where specific tasks are required. We can accommodate adults, school students, younger children accompanied by an adult and groups of any size. We supply gloves and a variety of tools but please feel free to bring your own. No need to register for a workday, just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity to the shed a little bit before 10am to sign in and get the instructions for the day. However, if you’d like to bring a large group, please contact us ahead of time so we can plan for you.

When: Monday, April 13 | 9:30AM-12:30PM
Where: The Sewing Room | 821 Homestead Hall, Suite LL, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Join The Sewing Room and Quilting 4 Good in creating charity quilts. Quilting for Good is a collection of lively people who enjoy creating quilts and giving them to families living in a homeless shelter, women escaping an abuser, and grieving children. Come be part of it!

Cost: Free (Monetary donations for fabric and thread are welcome).
Skill Level: Open to all levels beginners and experienced crafters alike.

When: Saturday, April 18 | 8AM-12PM
Where: Crestmont Park | 2595 Rubicam Ave, Willow Grove, PA 19090

The Shade Tree Commission’s next tree giveaway will be Saturday, April 18 at Crestmont Park. We will be giving away 330 trees – more than previously, and this time with evergreens! We need your help from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM to make it a successful event and ensure that Abington remains a tree-filled community.

Please note that the sign-up form allows you to sign up to help at the Saturday giveaway and allows you to sign up to help with the deliveries the day before. You must select each of the available slots for which you wish to help.

When: Thursday, April 23 | 5PM-6:30PM
Where: Glenside Free Library | 215 S Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038

Teens! Want more volunteering opportunities? We are now hosting monthly volunteer sessions at Glenside Library! Come in and create crafts, book reviews, shelf talkers, help with cleaning, gardening, and more.

For April, we will make explosive bath bombs for patrons to take home, and design a fun display/scavenger hunt where we match music to book titles.

Ages 14-18. Registration Required

When: Tuesday, April 28 & Tuesday, May 26 | 1PM-3:30PM
Where: The Sewing Room | 821 Homestead Hall, Suite LL, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Join us to create handmade quilts for charities in our community! This is a great opportunity to learn quilting skills, meet new people, and give back. No prior sewing experience required. Volunteers will assist with cutting, pinning, designing, and sewing.

Cost: Free (Monetary donations for fabric and thread are welcome).
Skill Level: Open to all levels beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Sign up for a single date or multiple sessions based on your availability.

When: Saturday, May 9 | Volunteer shifts vary between 7AM-12PM
Where: Fort Washington Office Park | 1300 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034

The Girls on the Run 5K is a celebration of joyful, healthy and confident girls and the culmination of our 8-week after school program. This spring, over 1,800 girls in 3rd-8th grades will cross the finish line. We are estimating over 5,000 people will attend our 5K including girls, coaches, families, volunteers, spectators, and more. Our 5K is a great opportunity for volunteer groups and community engagement. Dress comfortably! Sneakers, t-shirts, etc. Prepare to be on your feet. Lifting involved for setup.

When: Tuesday, June 2 | Volunteer shifts vary between 2:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Jenkintown Town Square | 703 Greenwood Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046

Experience the joy of the area’s largest evening, neighborhood runs. The race goes right through the heart of Jenkintown and if you are not running this year, please consider volunteering. Help your friends, and family stay safe. Cheer on the runners, and of course have fun! We need volunteers for the following positions: Set-Up, Race Day Registration, Tee Shirt Handout, Corral Manager, Refreshments, Water Station and Break-Down. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and our undying gratitude.

When: July 28 – August 2 | Volunteer shifts vary between 8AM-8:30PM
Where: Jenkintown Elementary School | 250 West Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046

Legacy Park Community Build Week will bring families, neighbors, and alumni together to support Jenkintown students and the community at large. As a reminder, the playground construction is being overseen by Play by Design. The land work of this project will be handled by Eustace Engineering. However, the people power to construct and put the playground together comes from the helpers far and wide who want to be a part of Legacy.

Use the form below to sign up, share your skills, and tell us where you can help. We will reach out to connect and discuss details closer to the build date. Please complete all required fields so we can follow up with details and assignments.

During build week, July 28th – August 2nd, two or three Play by Design consultants will lead and supervise the volunteers who will build the playground. Volunteers will be separated into small groups to work on individual components of the project based on their skill levels.

Each day there will be 3 shifts that have meals provided. If you can block out a whole day and do three shifts, that’s great! If you want to come on multiple days, even better!

1st Shift 8:00am-12:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
2nd Shift 12:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-5:00pm
3rd Shift: 5:00pm-8:30pm

People of all ages and from all walks of life are encouraged to come together to build our new park.