A little time makes a BIG difference!
Volunteers are at the heart of ASAP, providing positive role models in safe, structured, physical and creative activities for Philly kids. It’s mentoring at its best! Studies show that these activities teach kids valuable skills—like teamwork and self-discipline—that last a lifetime!
Here are the
Nuts & Bolts to get started:
- In partnership with volunteers and organizations, ASAP organizes after school activities for Philadelphia children. We have a high demand for volunteers to lead chess, Scrabble, dance, drama, yoga and financial literacy clubs. ASAP provides support for volunteer-created activities as well.
- Volunteers lead activities for Philly kids for a minimum of 1 hour/week for approximately 10-12 weeks during the academic year and summer months.
- ASAP provides volunteers with training and materials, also on-going support through regular emails, phone calls and occasional site visits.
- ASAP volunteers include: college students, moms, dads, business professionals, members of faith-based groups, retired persons, high school students, and concerned neighbors—anyone with a hobby and an interest in sharing it with kids!
- ASAP places volunteers based on their preferences-- times and locations convenient to them; ages and grade levels of kids they’d like to work with. Locations include: schools, recreation centers, community centers, other non-profits and libraries.
- Volunteers are welcome to lead activities solo or with a partner. Consider co-leading with a friend or colleague.
- Volunteers participate in a one hour training at ASAP’s offices in Center City. The training covers ASAP's mission and accomplishments; basic techniques on how to lead an activity and work with kids; and, what ASAP provides in the way of support, materials and communication. Also, the training, volunteers will also complete the required paperwork for leading activities, including a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.
- ASAP staff monitors clubs continually to insure a quality experience for both the volunteer and the students.