December 14, 2021. Mayfield, Kentucky Some of the damage viewed by Red Cross volunteers in downtown Mayfield three days after a strong tornado cut a path through most of the city. Photo by Marko Kokic/American Red Cross
American Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground responding to the string of deadly tornadoes that tore across several Midwest states overnight Dec. 10. At least 24 tornadoes ripped across six states, impacting people in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee, destroying homes and buildings and leaving thousands without power.
The Red Cross and our partners are working around the clock to help those in need and make sure everyone has a safe place to stay, food to eat, critical relief supplies, emotional support and comfort in the face of one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in years. Three volunteers from Southeastern Pennsylvania have deployed to the Kentucky region to assist with this effort, with several more poised to deploy in the coming days.
With such widespread damage and thousands of homes affected, families will need support for weeks to come, and the Red Cross will be there for as long as needed. To date, we’ve served more than 10,800 meals and snacks, distributed more than 6,100 relief items and provided more than 890 individual care contacts to help people with medical or disability needs as well as emotional and spiritual support during these challenging times.
You can help people affected by disasters like tornadoes and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief and/or by making an appointment to give blood in the days and weeks ahead. Every single contribution matters. Your donation is a commitment to helping people in need and enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Make a financial donation, schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. You can also use the Red Cross Blood Donor app to schedule a blood donation appointment or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 gift today.
Maria Maribito is a Red Cross Communications volunteer. Photo courtesy of Maria Marabito.
I have always wanted to donate blood but kept pushing it off. In all honesty, I am prone to passing out and I was afraid of what donating a pint of blood would do to me. I imagined dropping to the floor at the donation area (how embarrassing) or losing consciousness in the car ride home. However, when I heard about the national emergency blood shortage, I decided now was the time to make the leap.
I downloaded the Red Cross Blood Donation app on my phone and made an appointment closest to me. I chose around lunchtime since I figured I had enough time to get plenty of fluids and food into me by then. The app said to drink plenty of fluids before, eat nutritious foods and ideally take an iron supplement. I followed these instructions to the T for the most part (I kind of forgot about the iron until the two days leading up to my appointment). My blood donation center ended up being just 15 minutes away. I have passed it dozens of times and never knew it was there.
When I arrived, the donation center was quite busy. I checked in on the front desk laptop and waited for my name to be called. About 15 minutes later, I was called back and brought into a private room. The Red Cross worker was very nice and welcoming and reassured me when I told her I was new to donating. She asked me some questions about my health, took my blood pressure and pricked my finger to test my iron levels. Initially, my levels were too low to give blood. However, she said the first time sometimes comes out lower than it actually is and she pricked me again. The second test was high enough to allow me to donate (since then, I have been taking iron supplements daily to keep my levels high).
Once I was deemed healthy enough to donate that day, we went out of the room and around the corner to a bed/table, the kind you find in a doctor’s office. The Red Cross worker prepared the station for me and had me lie down. She wrapped a rubber ribbon around the top of my arm to find a vein. She also gave me some foam to squeeze softly and repeatedly as she inserted the needle into my arm. It pinched, but once in, it was painless. I kept squeezing the foam for the entire duration, which ended up not being that long. I gave a unit of blood within minutes in addition to a few extra vials for testing purposes. I felt a little dizzy after so the worker said to lie down for a little while longer. She was extremely attentive and gave me as much time as I needed. She insisted I have a juice box and something to eat from the many snack options available. I sat for a little while longer but overall felt well and the dizziness went away very quickly. I even went home with a Red Cross t-shirt.
The entire process was seamless and much quicker than I expected. It felt very rewarding to be able to donate my blood to help people who really need it. I plan on donating consistently from now on. And if I had not donated, I would never have known my real blood type. My entire life, I thought I was A+ but turns out I am not!
Red Cross and Upper Merion Fire Department volunteers line up before hitting the streets on Saturday in Bridgeport. Photo by Alana Mauger
On Saturday, American Red Cross volunteers hit the streets to help save lives in Montgomery County. Joining them were members of the Upper Merion Township Fire Department, and the day’s project was to install smoke alarms and talk about fire safety with residents of King of Prussia and Bridgeport. The event was the last in a series of three this fall; combined, 308 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms were installed and 263 homes were made safer through fire safety education.
According to Dennis Rubin, Upper Merion’s Chief of Fire and EMS, partnering with the Red Cross has led to “well over 2,000″ Upper Merion homes safer over the past three years.
“The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) has been very clear in pointing out that the technology exists in our nation to cut fire deaths in half by the installation of smoke alarms,” said Chief Rubin. “Our goal is to tap on everyone’s door and to install alarms if they’re needed. Then in 10 years, we’ll do it again.”
Red Cross and Upper Merion Fire volunteers go door to door on Oct. 16 in King of Prussia. Photo by Alana Mauger
As fire and EMS volunteers entered homes to put up the free alarms (one in every bedroom and one on each floor), Red Crossers gave out packets of vital fire safety info and talked with family members about home fires and evacuation planning.
Elisabeth Von Baldas, volunteer lead for the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign in Montgomery County, appreciates the support of Upper Merion Township.
“We have gotten to know each other well after working in this partnership for three years,” she says. “They are very well organized and plan the logistics meticulously. We’ll continue to work with Upper Merion for the next several years as they continue their goal of reaching out to the entire township.”
Elisabeth Von Baldas, Red Cross Home Fire Campaign lead for Montgomery County, provides instruction on Sept. 18 at Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company. Photo by Alana Mauger
Around 30 volunteers took part in each event. For some, like Selena Pham, a new Disaster Action Team volunteer from Philadelphia, Saturday’s outing was a new experience. Selena teamed up with Deb Tevlin of Montgomery County, a seasoned volunteer who estimates that she’s participated in at least 20 smoke alarm installation events.
“I really appreciated working with the Upper Merion Fire volunteers,” says Tevlin, who took part in all three events this fall. “They were very willing to walk with us and answer all our questions.”
She also commended Von Baldas for her leadership.
“Liz is always organized. She’s so consistent and is such a good leader,” says Tevlin. “She has a loyal following of teammates who step up to help, even across county lines.”
Jennifer Graham, executive director, Red Cross Delaware Valley Chapter, provides fire safety information to an Upper Merion resident on Sept. 18. Photo by Alana Mauger
The township already has another event penciled in for spring 2022 to coincide with the annual Red Cross Sound the Alarm campaign, as well as two more in the fall.
“There are two days when you know you’re going to do good in the community—donating blood and installing smoke alarms,” says Chief Rubin, who is a 10-gallon blood donor. “And we’re doing both of those with the Red Cross.”
Since its launch in 2014, the American Red Cross’s Home Fire Campaign has led to the installation of over 2 million smoke alarms and helped make close to 950,000 homes safer. Visit the Home Fire Safety section of our website to learn more.
Red Cross volunteers and staff walk in the Philadelphia Veterans Parade on Nov. 7. Photo by James Jones
On Veterans Day, and every day, the American Red Cross supports those who serve. In fact, the Red Cross has deployed alongside the military in every U.S. conflict since the Spanish-American War. Yet despite this, the general public tends to be less aware of our Service to the Armed Forces activities than other lines of service like disaster relief and blood collection.
To help raise awareness and to honor the service and sacrifice of active military personnel, veterans and their families, Red Cross volunteers and staff joined more than 150 organizations for the 7th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival last weekend in advance of Veterans Day.
“Locally, it’s really important for us to connect with veterans’ organizations throughout our region so that we can make better informed referrals,” said Jaime Boris, Red Cross Southeastern PA regional program manager for Service to the Armed Forces and International Services. “Even the day after the parade, we were able to make a referral to an agency we met at the festival.”
U.S. Navy Veterans and Red Cross volunteers Gene Maxey (left) and James Jones (right) stand with Red Cross Southeastern PA CEO Guy Triano. Photo by Ji-Fang Zhang
Around 20 Red Crossers – including U.S. Navy veterans James Jones and Gene Maxey – walked the mile-long parade route from Juniper and Market streets to Independence Mall East, which was the location of the festival. There, Red Cross volunteers staffed a table with veterans resource information for veterans and games for kids.
“The entire event provided a great opportunity to our volunteers to see veterans and families in action, especially before the start of the parade when they were able to get to know the history and work of the units and organizations lining up around us,” said Boris.
Red Cross volunteers staff a resource table at the Veterans Festival following the parade. Photo by Ji-Fang Zhang
Last year in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Red Cross delivered 3,158 services – part of the nearly half million services provided across the county – to help military members, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challenges of military service.
From the first day of enlistment, service members and their families are eligible for Red Cross assistance, including:
Emergency Communications – The Red Cross Hero Care Center is available 24/7 to deliver verified messages across the world when there is an emergency at home.
Deployment Services – The Red Cross offers a variety of workshops, tools and support services to help service members and their families deal with practical and emotional challenges.
Services for Veterans – Red Cross volunteers serve in Veterans Administration (VA) and military hospitals to provide comfort, build morale, encourage volunteerism, and assist with benefits information and appeals.
Information Referral – Through our network of about 250 local chapters, the Red Cross provides confidential services and connections with local, state, and national resources across the nation and on 35 military installations worldwide.
Hero Care App – The free Hero Care App helps users identify and access both emergency and non-emergency Red Cross services from anywhere in the world. The app can be downloaded from our website, by visiting any app store, or by texting GETHEROCARE to 90999.
To learn more about how the Red Cross supports service members, veterans and their families, visit the Support Military Families section of our website.
In late August, more than 50 local American Red Cross volunteers worked around the clock to welcome Afghan evacuees as they arrived at Philadelphia International Airport.
More than 25,000 Afghan residents – many of whom assisted with U.S. military or humanitarian missions – have fled their country and arrived via plane to Philadelphia. Most have come with little more than the clothes on their backs.
These families have been through dangerous journeys and local volunteers were honored to provide comfort and care in their time of greatest need. Many people arriving will know the red cross emblem from their time in Afghanistan. As one of the most widely recognized symbols in the world, people know they can depend on us for help.
At Philadelphia International Airport, the Red Cross was there with essentials, from nourishing meals and snacks to baby care items, such as cribs and diapers. In just the first week, the Red Cross provided more than 38,000 snacks, 13,000 relief supplies, nearly 1,000 comfort kits and more than 800 cots.
People left critical items behind in the rush to evacuate, so the Red Cross also replaced prescription medications, eyeglasses, canes, wheelchairs and other basic needs.
After processing at the airport, families were taken to New Jersey by bus, where they are temporarily staying at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
As government agencies have expanded their capacity to care for evacuees, onsite Red Cross support at military sites and airports in the U.S. transitioned to other organizations at the end of September.
The Red Cross is fully committed to working with government partners moving forward to help ensure appropriate humanitarian care stays in place to aid families.
The Red Cross held a fall Mass Care workshop on Saturday, Oct. 23 on the grounds of the Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County. Photo by Alana Mauger
Last month, around 40 volunteers participated in the fall Mass Care exercise presented by American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania disaster volunteers and staff on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County. The training exercise used the region’s response to Hurricane Ida as a case study throughout the day to help explore aspects of Mass Care.
Volunteer Mass Care Lead Janice Thomas and Disaster Services Program Specialist Jacob Poleviyuma facilitated the training, which started with an overview of the region’s Ida response from Regional Disaster Officer Erin Stephens. Then, Dr. Nadine Bean, West Chester University professor emerita and Red Cross disaster mental health (DMH) volunteer, stressed the importance of volunteer self-care during her DMH presentation.
“Whatever you are feeling in response to what you see, touch, smell and feel during a disaster are normal responses to abnormal situations,” she said, noting that DHM volunteers are there to support Red Cross volunteers as well as clients in disaster situations.
Dr. Bean shared her own volunteer experiences in Lower Manhattan after 9/11 and in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. She also led the group in a 4-7-8 breathing exercise and through a brief guided meditation in addition to providing a list of free apps and resources to help volunteers deal with stress.
Next, Volunteer Feeding Lead Rick Tashman explained how the Red Cross feeds clients and volunteers in shelter situations through partnerships and agreements with organizations like the Salvation Army and local businesses and restaurants. He called on everyone in the room to help build the organization’s feeding capacity.
“My lesson learned from Ida is that I need a team,” he shared, inviting volunteers to join the team or help provide leads for new restaurant partners.
Volunteer Sheltering Lead Edward Robold next went through the contents of the shelter supervisor crate – filled with instruction manuals, forms and other paperwork shelter workers must understand.
After lunch, Volunteer Regional Disaster Services Technology (DST) Lead Bill Bianco introduced participants to the world of amateur ham radio, a relatively new Red Cross group in SEPA that can help with communications during a disaster.
“My goal is to get as many rank-and-file Red Crossers to become licensed operators as we can,” Bianco said, noting that 12 Red Cross volunteers took and passed the exam over the past year.
The day concluded with Disaster Services Supervisor Matthew Breidenstein providing an overview of Logistics, including how shelter supply trucks are loaded and the ins and outs of setting up and packing up a shelter.
At the day’s conclusion, many of the participants agreed that meeting fellow volunteers was a highlight.
“I enjoyed being around people, meeting many for the first time,” said volunteer Joe Nedzia, who joined the Red Cross just before Ida. “Seeing people on the computer is not the same.”
Randy Miller, who became a Red Cross disaster mental health volunteer in September, agrees.
“I appreciated learning from the long-time volunteers about the different areas of the Red Cross and seeing their dedication and passion for the work they do,” she said. “The disaster mental health presentation meant the most to me, personally. “I thought [Dr. Bean] did a tremendous job.”
Eileen Moran, who has been active performing disaster assessments this hurricane season with her husband, Jeff, enjoyed the amateur ham radio presentation.
“I knew nothing about radio; that sounds so interesting,” she said.
To learn volunteer opportunities at the Red Cross, call our local volunteer line at 215-650-3113 or visit the Volunteer section of our website.
Following disasters like home fires, flood or hurricanes, American Red Cross disaster workers mobilize to provide shelter, meals and supplies for impacted communities. Since 1992, within that response, a specialized group of volunteers – the disaster mental health team – provides emotional support on what is often someone’s worst day.
Kevin Masturzo talks with clients at an evacuation center.
“We’re there to listen, to help people process what they’re going through on a more human level,” shared Kevin Masturzo, Red Cross disaster mental health volunteer, licensed clinical social worker and father of three. “Sometimes, we’re there to be an ear for people who just need to tell you their story.”
Red Cross disaster mental health volunteers are certified or licensed mental health professionals in their fields. As a licensed clinical social worker, Kevin brings a wide range of experience to the role, including outpatient therapy, private case management, adoption and cyber school counseling, which he says helps him work with a diverse base of clients.
Having taught Red Cross CPR and first aid classes years ago, Kevin rejoined the Red Cross disaster action and mental teams just before the pandemic shut down most in-person interaction. That meant a lot of time spent on calls, texts, Facetime and Zoom with clients.
“We check in, make sure they’re doing well, offer tools to help them deal with tragedy. Most importantly, we let them know we’re here to support them,” he said.
The same holds true for larger, in-person disaster responses, like the flooding and tornados in Lower Bucks County in July and the ongoing region-wide response to Hurricane Ida. During these, Kevin had the opportunity to work with clients at Red Cross evacuation centers and shelters.
“Our role is to go around, say hi, let them know they’re supported, that we’re here to listen,” he said. “We also help hand out blankets, food and water, try to put a smile on their faces.”
Kevin also volunteered with the Red Cross at FEMA’s reception center for Afghan refugees at the Philadelphia airport in August, handing out personal care and comfort items and offering a friendly smile.
“Working with the refugees was quite an experience,” he shared. “Giving kids stuffed animals and seeing their faces light up makes it all worth it.”
One of things Kevin values most about his Red Cross experience is the comradery he shares with his fellow volunteers.
“It’s a wonderful team to work with, and it’s so rewarding to see how the team works together and how the volunteers give of their time,” he said, adding that their role is to support clients as well as volunteers during these emotional disaster recovery efforts.
Last year, close to 550 Red Cross disaster mental health volunteers made over 23,500 contacts following disasters across the country. To learn more about this important work or to get involved, visit the Disaster Mental Health page on our website.
Kevin Masturzo (center) with Red Cross volunteers and staff at the Philadelphia International Airport in August.
Red Cross Disaster Logistics workers unload supplies at the Philadelphia MARC on Sept. 10. Photo by Alana Mauger
By Dave Skutnik
The American Red Cross and our partners are continuing to work around the clock in Southeastern Pennsylvania to provide help after the devastating flooding and tornadoes caused by Hurricane Ida on September 1.
Monday, the Red Cross was able to close the shelter that has been open for the past 10 days at Norristown High School. With the help of our partners, the eight remaining residents have transitioned into longer term housing as they continue to recover from this devastating storm. In total, the Red Cross provided 243 overnight stays in four shelters across the region.
Red Cross disaster workers staffed a shelter at Norristown High School for 12 nights. The shelter closed on Monday. Photo by Elisabeth Von Baldas
More than 150 Red Cross disaster workers from all over the country have been supporting the local relief efforts by operating emergency shelters, providing comfort, serving thousands of meals and snacks, distributing thousands of critical relief supplies, helping families plan their next steps and supporting those who are grieving loved ones.
Last week, the Red Cross staff three resource centers in Philadelphia, Chester and Montgomery counties. There, more than 700 residents received disaster recovery support from the Red Cross.
Over the weekend, FEMA announced that individuals and business owners who sustained losses in Southeastern Pennsylvania can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Families are still struggling to cope with the devastation left behind by Ida. Every single donation will make a difference in someone’s life. To help people affected by Hurricane Ida, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text the word IDA to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Red Cross disaster workers from across the country are supporting local relief efforts, including Steven Beck from Washington state and Mary Davis from Illinois, who have been surveying damage in the field. Photo by Alana Mauger
Financial donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. From September 1 – 12 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, the Red Cross has:
Provided 243 overnight shelter stays
Served more than 3,400 meals and snacks with partners
Distributed more than 2,000 flood clean-up kits and other relief items
Helped more than 700 people with disaster recovery support.
Disaster Emergency Supplies Lead Larry Daly and Logistics Lead Steve Thomas distribute clean-up kits to impacted Lower Bucks County residents in July. Photo by Alana Mauger.
By Alana Mauger
When disaster strikes, the American Red Cross responds. And behind the scenes of every Red Cross operation is a small but mighty team of Red Cross logistics volunteers who help make it happen. For the past three years, volunteer Steve Thomas has led that team for the Southeastern Pennsylvania region.
Steve thrives on the self-described “chaos” that comes with disaster mobilization.
“First, we need to find out the requirements for the situation,” he explained. “For an evacuation center, we need general supplies, like snacks, water and comfort and clean-up kits. For a shelter, we need cots, blankets, pillows. Once we get the info, we figure out how to get the supplies where they need to be.”
Sometimes, they need to be in many places at once. At the start of the Ida response, the Red Cross had multiple shelters and evacuation centers open at once, all of which needed initial set up and constant replenishment of resources. Since Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Red Cross provided 168 overnight shelter stays, distributed 750 relief items, like clean-up and comfort kits, and served 1,300 meals, snacks and bottles of water. Those numbers will increase dramatically with Multi-Agency Resource Centers being held in Chester and Montgomery counties on Sept. 8 and 9.
But that moment’s-notice mobilization is only a fraction of the team’s work. Disaster logistics for the Red Cross includes eight components of supply processing: warehousing, in-kind donations, facilities, transportation, procurement, disaster technology and safety and asset protection. If that sounds like a lot of work, it is. Steve estimates that he volunteers an average of 20-30 hours per week (much more during major disaster response events like Ida). He’s quick to point out, however, that it’s not about him; logistics is a team effort.
To that end, he’s looking to recruit new volunteers to be part of his team and is committed to finding more engaging activities for existing volunteers. Part of that engagement is supporting the Mass Care team during disasters, like Ida, and like the flooding and tornado responses in Lower Bucks County this summer. In fact, in addition to procuring the extraordinary number of supplies needed to assist residents, Steve and members of his team can be found in the field most days working alongside responders from every other Red Cross disaster area.
“I wouldn’t ask others to do things I’m not willing to do. It’s how you lead people and how you learn every day,” he explained.
Once the Ida response comes to a close, the Logistics team will continue working on its current projects – conducting preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on all Red Cross disaster vehicles, which includes several Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) and supply trailers staged throughout each Southeastern Pennsylvania County. The team is also responsible for working with school districts across the region to ensure they are prepared for a Nov. 31 evacuation drill conducted by Exelon’s Limerick Nuclear Generating Station.
Steve initially joined the Red Cross as a volunteer Disaster Action Team (DAT) responder. But it didn’t take long for everyone to see they had a talented, logistics-minded professional in their midst. He has an impressive 50-year career in all phases of maintenance and reliability management and is a recognized and published industry expert on organizational change.
When he’s not working for the Red Cross, Steve is an avid bike rider and dog foster parent. He’s also looking forward to the publication of his 13th book in the field of organizational management.
The Red Cross relies on generous and talented volunteers, like Steve, to carry out its mission every day. To learn more about volunteering, visit redcross.org/volunteer.
With weather experts predicting a destructive hurricane season this year, the American Red Cross needs new volunteers to lend a hand in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
“There have already been several named storms this year and experts report we could see 10 or more storms with winds reaching hurricane strength,” said Guy Triano, regional CEO, Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania. “It’s critical to have a trained, ready volunteer workforce to make sure we can provide disaster relief at a moment’s notice. Please train now to be a Red Cross volunteer and help if the need arises.”
While every volunteer position vital to the Red Cross mission, there’s an immediate need for new shelter volunteers, disaster health professionals and Disaster Action Team (DAT) responders, as well as an ongoing need for volunteers to support blood collection activities.
Shelter Volunteers
During a community disaster or emergency, the Red Cross or its partners may open a shelter to provide a place to sleep, meals or snacks, health services, emotional support, spiritual care and more. Shelter volunteers are needed to support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which may include tasks like reception, registration, food distribution, dormitory, information and other key areas.
Please note, in some communities where the risk of COVID-19, including the delta variant, is particularly high, hotels may be used in place of congregate shelters The Red Cross will continue many of the safety precautions implemented in 2020, including masks, health screenings, enhanced cleaning procedures and encouraging social distancing.
Disaster Health Professionals
The Red Cross also needs Disaster Health Professionals to volunteer in disaster shelters to address people’s health needs and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional licensure (registered nurse and licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse). Activities may include assisting clients with activities of daily living, providing health education and helping to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies. Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA with a current and unencumbered license, this position could be right for you.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Responders
Local Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, 90% of which are home fires. From offering a caring and compassionate ear, to meeting the disaster-caused needs of individuals and households, like lodging and clothing, and connecting them with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone. No previous experience is required; the Red Cross provides volunteers with comprehensive training. If you are team-oriented and want to help your neighbor, volunteering as a DAT responder may the perfect opportunity for you.
Blood Collection Support
The Red Cross relies on volunteers every day to support blood drives and collection activities as Blood Donor Ambassadors and Transportation Specialists. Blood Donor Ambassadors greet and assist donors at Red Cross blood drives and blood donation centers to help ensure a positive experience. Transportation Specialists deliver lifesaving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals using a Red Cross-owned vehicle.
To learn more about these or other positions and to apply, call our local volunteer line at 215-650-3113 or visit the Volunteer section of our website.
