During the scramble for enough NHS hours, one of the persisting questions from the student body is: “Where can I get more hours?” CB East and the surrounding areas provide many opportunities to fulfill a volunteering requirement, whether it is from volunteering in a library or a fire station. Here are the most popular:

• Doylestown Hospital
  • One of the most popular places to volunteer in Doylestown is the local Doylestown Hospital. Containing opportunities in transport, MRI, X-Ray, and more, there is a wide range of fields to explore.
• A Woman’s Place
  • Located in Doylestown, volunteers through A Woman’s Place work in different areas: In Full Swing thrift store, development, education, and administration. Students who participate appreciate the variety of jobs, which makes it more enjoyable.
• HIAS Pennsylvania
  • HIAS offers a unique opportunity to help refugees through jobs like translators, internships, advocacy, and more.
• Mercer Museum
  • At Mercer Museum, students can participate in summer counseling positions, conferences, community events, Boy Scout and Girl Scouts, and more.
• Doylestown Fire Company
  • Through the company, students can see what it is like to be a firefighter. Although they are prohibited from being an emergency responder, they will help with administrative work and assist firefighters.
• National Charity League
  • An organization devoted to philanthropy used by over three million American students, National Charity League is one of East’s most popular way to volunteer. NCL focuses service in multiple areas: animals, children, families, differently abled, disaster, education, food, health, military, and more.
• Key Club
  • One East-specific organization is Key Club. Through this club, students help with East related events or other jobs the club finds for them. This is a great way to stay local if you are looking for volunteer hours through the school.
• Red Cross
  • Both a club at East and a national organization, Red Cross volunteering involves blood donors, transportation, education and more.
• Bucks County SPCA
  • What’s more fun than spending the afternoon playing with puppies? Bucks County SPCA is a rewarding and enjoyable volunteer position many East students enjoy.
• Doylestown Library
  • At the local library, students organize books, help with events, and work in summer programs. It is a great option if you enjoy books and want to recommend them to visitors.
• Peace and Social Justice Center Summit
  • Among events, services at the Peace and Social Justice Center Summit include support of programs and fundraising efforts. This is a great opportunity for future lawyers or policy makers.
• Peace Valley
  • For those who love nature, Peace Valley’s maintenance is largely done by volunteers. Services range from trail maintenance to education and are open to everyone.
• Carversville Farm
  • At Carversville Farm, volunteers help harvest produce, pull weeds, and assist with other duties to help out workers.
• Manna on Main
  • A great way to meet new people and provide service, Manna on Main prepares meals seven days a week for anyone in need, regardless of the situation. It’s a great way to interact with the community and has vegetarian or non-vegetarian options.
• Discover Doylestown (flower decorating)
  • Discover Doylestown is an opportunity for those interested in artistic volunteer opportunities. Volunteers help with local decorating and specific orders.
• Pine Run (senior citizen)
  • Another opportunity to interact with community members, Pine Run volunteers help keep the home running, through individual and group volunteering.
• Fonthill Castle (tours)
  • The large castle offers the chance for volunteers to conduct adult or school tours. If you have an interest in history, it is great chance to learn more about the community’s past.
• Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association (only special events)
  • Community engagers with Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association has specific service opportunities for special events, whether it is assisting with planning or carrying out fundraisers. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day are examples of chances to fight the disease and raise money for a cure.
• Habitat for Humanity
  • Habitat for Humanity has a plethora of volunteer options, including local volunteering, traveling, long-term opportunities, and group work. These jobs include creating safe homes for people around the world. There are also advocacy positions for policy reform to eliminate systemic barriers that keep low-income and historically disadvantaged families from having shelter.
• Travis Manion Foundation
  • A well-known organization, Travis Manion dedicates their services to assisting the nation’s veterans and families of soldiers. In spirit of these heroes, the organization fosters strength of the mind and body to create a generation of leaders. Volunteers advocate this message and work to support the military.

There are many chances for service work in the surrounding areas of Doylestown that extend to Philadelphia. Volunteering is an excellent chance to give back to the community and meet new members. Happy volunteering!