Volunteer Opportunities

The following list outlines volunteer opportunities at CFL, including an estimate of requisite training hours, and an optimal commitment.

 OpportunityDescription TrainingOptimal Commitment 

 Tutoring - West Philadelphia

 One on one with adult student

8 hours 3 hours/week
 Tutoring - North Philadelphia One on one with adult student8 hours 3 hours/week
 Tutoring - Northwest Philadelphia One on one with adult student8 hours 3 hours/week
 Tutoring - Center City One on one with adult student8 hours 3 hours/week
 Tutoring - South Philadelphia One on one with adult student8 hours 3 hours/week

 Special Event Committee

 Contribution toward large scale eventN/A 4 hours/month
 Facilities Service Commitment Paint, repair, clean-up learning centers/HQN/A 1 day/year
 Board of Trustees Leadership role for influential peopleN/A By nomination
 Literacy Photojournalism Public relations role for creative individualsN/A Volunteer determined
 Career Mentors Sharing career advice/stories with students1 hour 1 hour/6 months
 Print Material Distribution Distributing print material in neighborhoodsN/A 1 hour/quarter
 Adult Diploma Program Mentor Provide input/guidance/access to independent students completing projects1 hour 2 hours/week
 Adult Diploma Program Assessor Review student work; develop recommendations for enhanced student performance3 hours 4 hours/month
 Literacy Freeze Participant Public awareness human art installation; multiple roles available1 hour 1 hour
 Financial Literacy Participant Single topic workshops or workshop series to staff or students1 hour 1 - 4 hours
 Advisory Council Participant Leadership role addressing city-wide literacy issues and how to enhance supportN/A 6 hours/year
 Committee Participant Support with development, PR, education, facilities, and/or human resources initiativesN/A 6 -10 hours/year


To volunteer today, contact us via email or call 215.474.1235. Be sure to reference which opportunity above you are interested and when you can begin. We look forward to hearing from you and thanks for making a difference!

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