Service Above Self
In keeping with Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self ,” our members are actively involved with hands-on community service projects that help families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, substance abuse, or educational challenges. Our service also extends to cleaning up and beautifying the local environment.
If you are not a member, and would like to help, please complete a registration form.
Upcoming Service Opportunities
More service projects coming soon.
Past Service Projects
Now thru January 15,2025
WINTER CLOTHING & FOOD DRIVE
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, we are collecting warm clothing and food for chili dinner for 200 clients from Prevention Point Philadelphia. Donations can be dropped off January 8 & 15.
Center on the Hill, Widener Hall
8855 Germantown Avenue (next to Chestnut Hill Hospital)
For other drop off times, contact maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
BOOK DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers needed to distribute dictionaries to 3rd grade students.
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Jenks Academy of the Arts & Sciences
8301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
Email: info@chestnuthillrotary.org
wednesday, November 20, 2024
Volunteers needed to distribute dictionaries to 3rd grade students.
1:15 to 2 p.m.
Anna L. Lingelbach School
6340 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia
Email: info@chestnuthillrotary.org
thursday, november 27, 2024
GATHERING & PACKING FOOD DONATIONS
Volunteers needed to collect, sort, and pack food donations for Papermill Food Hub that serves people in need in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Kensington is the neighborhood hit hardest with some of the most difficult problems of poverty and drug addiction.
7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Center on the Hill, Widener Hall
8855 Germantown Ave.. Phila.
Email: Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Friday, november 8, 2024
BOOK DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers needed to distribute dictionaries to 3rd grade students.
9 to 10 a.m.
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
7300 Rural Lane, Philadelphia
Email: info@chestnuthillrotary.org
monday, November 11, 2024
DICTIONARY DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers needed to distribute dictionaries to 3rd grade students.
9 to 10 a.m.
Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School
6501 Chew Ave., Philadelphia
Email: info@chestnuthillrotary.org
saturday, October 26, 2024
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Volunteers are needed to help with deep-cleaning and maintenance at Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels.
9:30 to 11 a.m.
1710 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA
Email: Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday, october 19, 2024
CLEAN UP SCHOOL GROUNDS
Volunteers are needed to tidy up the school grounds and green spaces at Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and tools.
9 a.m. to noon
8301 Germantown Ave.
Email Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday, september 28, 2024
CLEAN UP SCHOOL GROUNDS
Volunteers are needed to tidy up the school grounds and green spaces at Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and tools.
9 a.m. to noon
8301 Germantown Ave.
Email Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday, August 24, 2024
REMOVE STAGE FROM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
9 a.m. to noon
Volunteers are needed to dismantle/remove the stage used for the Pastorius Park Summer Concert series. Volunteers will be unloading trucks and unbolting the stage. It is recommended that volunteers wear work gloves. Millman Street, two blocks west of Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
Email: Jay Penniejaypennie649@gmail.com
tuesday, august 6, 2024
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
4 to 7 p.m.
Volunteers needed to serve dinner with love to families at Ronald McDonald House.
40th and Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Email Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday june 1, 2024
SET UP STAGE FOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
10 a.m. to noon
Volunteers are needed to set the stage for the Pastorius Park Summer Concert series that begin later in June. Volunteers will be unloading trucks and bolting the stage together. Wear work gloves.
Millman Street, two blocks west of Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
Email: Jay Pennie
jaypennie649@gmail.com
Thursday, May 30, 2024
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteers needed to organize new front desk operations at Ronald McDonald House. Free gated on-site parking available.
100 East Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Email Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday, april 27, 2024
CLEAN UP SCHOOL GROUNDS
Volunteers are needed to tidy up the school grounds and green spaces at Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and tools.
9 a.m. to noon
8301 Germantown Ave.
Email Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
thursday april 4, 2024
PAINTING PROJECT
Volunteers needed to paint doors at Life Turning Point Philadelphia. Paint and supplies will be provided.
1 to 4 p.m.
5200 Wayne Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Email: Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
saturday, february 10,2024:
PERGOLA CLEANING & WEEDING, PROJECT
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will be needed to clean, weed, and spruce up the pergola. Volunteers should dress appropriately and bring work gloves.
Pergola at Cresheim Valley Drive and Germantown Avenue.
Email Carol Bates
cbatesphoto@gmail.com
wednesday, February 7, 2024
FOOD PREPARATION FOR PREVENTION POINT PHILADELPIA
In lieu of the breakfast program, members and other volunteers will prepare food to be delivered to Prevention Point Philadelphia, which promotes the health, empowerment and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty. Volunteers are encouraged to bring bread only to be made and assembled for delivery.
Volunteers are welcome to join!
Center on the Hill, Widener Hall
8855 Germantown Ave., Phila. PA
Through Monday, January 18, 2024
MLK DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT
Food and clothing is needed for Prevention Point Philadelphia.
Warm clothing for adults: coats, boots, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, quilts, blankets, sleeping bags, sheets, towels, backpacks, suitcases, strong large fiber bags, duffle bags and toiletries. Food supplies to make a chili dinner for 200: ground beef, diced tomatoes, beans, and rice.
The issues of drug addiction and poverty are exacerbated by the severe cold at this time of year, and PP’s clients are particularly vulnerable because so many are also experiencing homelessness.
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org for drop off locations.
Through monday, December 18, 2023
PLAYGROUND AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION
Donate playground equipment and school supplies to local schools serving children in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. The collection is organized by Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital and the West Mt. Airy Neighbors needed for the Mt. Airy Schools Coalition.
Items can be dropped off at the Information Desk in the main lobby of Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Avenue, through December 18.
tuesday, december 12, 2023
DICTIONARY DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers needed to distribute dictionaries to 3rd grade students.
10 to 11 a.m.
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
7300 Rural Lane, Philadelphia
Email: info@chestnuthillrotary.org
saturday november 11, 2023
SCHOOL GROUNDS FALL CLEAN UP
Volunteers are needed to clean up the school grounds, including pruning, weeding and planting for spring. Volunteers are encouraged to wear work gloves and bring garden tools.
10 a.m. to noon
Emlen Elementary School
6501 Chew Ave., Philadelphia
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
tuesday, november 7, 2023
PERGOLA CLEANING, WEEDING, PLANTING PROJECT
1 to 3 p.m.
Volunteers will be needed to clean, weed, and spruce up the pergola. Volunteers should dress appropriately and bring work gloves.
Pergola at Cresheim Valley Drive and Germantown Avenue.
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
PREPARING FOOD FOR PREVENTION POINT PHILADELPHIA
Volunteers needed to prepare food and other items to be delivered to Prevention Point Philadelphia which promotes the health, empowerment and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty.
7:30 to 8:30 a. m.
Center on the Hill, Widener Hall 8855 Germantown Avenue (next to Chestnut Hill Hospital)
saturday, October 28, 2023
CLEAN UP SCHOOL GROUNDS
Volunteers are needed to tidy up the school grounds and green spaces at Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and tools.
9 a.m. to noon
8301 Germantown Ave.
Email Jay Pennie at jaypennie649@gmail.com
Sunday, October 1, 2023
CLEAN UP SCHOOL GROUNDS
Volunteers will by tidying up the school grounds.
9 a.m. to noon
Anna L. Lingelbach School
6340 Wayne Ave., Phila.
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday, September 30, 2023
CLEAN UP SCHOOL GROUNDS
Volunteers will be tidying up the school grounds. Everyone will meet at the shed in the schoolyard.
9 a.m. to noon
Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences
8301 Germantown Ave.
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Friday, September 1, 2023
GIVE OUT BOOK BAGS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Volunteers needed to give out school supplies to students at Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary school.
9 to 11 a.m.
6501 Chew Ave., Phila. PA 19119
Email Carol Bates cbatesphoto@gmail.com
saturday, august 5, 2023
REMOVE STAGE FROM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Volunteers are needed to dismantle/remove the stage used for the Pastorius Park Summer Concert series. Volunteers will be unloading trucks and unbolting the stage. It is recommended that volunteers wear work gloves.
Millman Street, two blocks west of Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
Email: Jay Pennie
jaypennie649@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 6,2023
STAFF TABLE TO SET UP EMLEN FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
9:15 to 9:30 p.m. & 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Volunteers needed to staff a table at the Emlen Elementary School’s spring musical to help to gather names and information from parents to create an Emlen Friends support group. Volunteers are encouraged to stay for the musical, “101 Dalmations.”
Email Carol Bates cbatesphoto@gmail.com
Saturday, june 3, 2023
SET UP STAGE FOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
10 a.m. to noon
Volunteers are needed to set the stage for the Pastorius Park Summer Concert series that begin on June 14. Volunteers will be unloading trucks and bolting the stage together. Wear work gloves.
Millman Street, two blocks west of Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
Email: Jay Pennie
jaypennie649@gmail.com
tuesday, may 23, 2023
PAINTING PROJECT AT FACE TO FACE GERMANTOWN
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Volunteers needed to repaint the dining room area at Face To Face Germantown. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing and gloves. Paint and supplies will be provided.
123 East Price Street Philadelphia, PA 19144
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
postponed until tuesday may 2, 2023
PERGOLA CLEANING, WEEDING, PLANTING PROJECT
9 a.m. to noon
Volunteers will be needed to clean, weed, plant, and spruce up the pergola as part of Rotarians at Work Day, celebrated the last Saturday in April each year. Volunteers should dress appropriately and bring work gloves.
Pergola at Cresheim Valley Drive and Germantown Avenue.
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Saturday, april 22, 2023
RECYCLING PROJECT
10 a.m. to noon & noon to 2 p.m. shifts available.
Volunteers needed receive and sort items for a Recycling Event at the Conshohocken Earth Day Festival, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Plymouth- Whitemarsh/Conshohocken and the ECO Club of SWPA.
Fellowship House, Maywood Park, 515 Harry St., Conshohocken, PA. Street Parking available.
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
wednesday, april 19, 2023
CLEANING PROJECT
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers needed for cleaning the kitchen at Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for cleaning.
1710 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown (at the Presbyterian Church)
Email Maggie Stoeffel maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
GARDENING PROJECT
Volunteers needed to refresh planters and weeding in front door area of Jenks Academy of the Arts and Sciences
12 noon. to 1:30 p.m.
8301 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org for more information.
Through March 31
Life Turning Point of Philadelphia is in need of items and supplies for an upcoming spring painting project for their home for women and children who are experiencing homelessness.
In particular, they are in need of industrial brown roll paper towels, commercial Dawn dish detergent, and twin-sized, sold white sheet sets.
Members and guests can bring the items to an upcoming breakfast meeting to be delivered later to the organization. Additional items needed are listed on their Amazon Wish List.
ThursDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
PAINTING PROJECT
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteers needed to paint the conference room at The Business Center.
7500 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for painting. Supplies will be provided.
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org or submit volunteer form.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023
MLK DAY OF SERVICE PAINTING PROJECT
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteers needed to paint the conference room at The Business Center.
7500 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for painting. Supplies will be provided.
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org or submit volunteer form.
THROUGH
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2022
MLK DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT
Food and warm clothing is needed for Prevention Point Philadelphia.
The issues of drug addiction and poverty are exacerbated by the severe cold at this time of year, and PP’s clients are particularly vulnerable because so many are also experiencing homelessness.
You may also make a cash donation of any amount which will be used to purchase all of the above.
Make an online donation HERE
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org for drop off locations.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
PERGOLA GARDENING PROJECT
10 a.m.
Volunteers needed to help clean, beautify, and plant winter greens at the pergola which is part of the Chestnut Hill Garden District.
The pergolas form a gateway to Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy in Northwest Philadelphia located at Germantown and Creisheim Drive.
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org to volunteer
Monday, December 5, 2022
DISTRIBUTE DICTIONARIES
1:20 p.m.
Volunteers needed to distribute dictionaries at Emlen Elementary School.
6501 Chew Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Interested volunteers will gather at the school's entrance on Chew Ave.
Email info@chestnuthillrotary.org to volunteer
