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Transportation volunteers provide rides for members using their own car. This may include rides to health appointments, pharmacies and food stores, primarily within and around central Philadelphia. All drivers must agree to a driving record check and provide Penn's Village with a copy of their insurance card, vehicle registration and license.

Companions make friendly visits in person and/or telephone calls to members who may be isolated or who may be unable to go out frequently. Often the companion and member sit and talk, watch TV, read a book or play a game together. Companions may also go for walks, out to lunch, to a movie or cultural site, or read to a member with low vision. Sometimes there is a special request such as listening to or playing music, doing crosswords, or sharing other stimulating activities.

Volunteers change a light bulb or HVAC filter, hang a picture, open or close a stuck window, or provide other light home maintenance.

Tech-savvy volunteers offer assistance with computers – both PCs and Macs – as well as with Smartphones, iPads, and voice-activated systems.

Volunteers can help with errands such as picking up or dropping off dry cleaning, mailing a package, picking up a prescription, shopping for groceries, dropping off donations, or completing another local errand.

Specially trained volunteers accompany a member to health appointments as support persons and a second pair of ears.

Volunteers walk a dog or feed a pet when a member needs temporary help caring for a pet.

Volunteers help a member organize a closet or personal papers or with a decluttering project. Some help members organize and pay bills.

If you’re interested in receiving any of these services, click HERE to join or contact the office for more information at 215-925-7333 or info@pennsvillage.org.

Services are provided by volunteers. Under no circumstances shall Penn’s Village be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of volunteer services. By accepting this service, a member will not seek to hold Penn’s Village responsible for any injury or damage caused by such volunteers. Please click here for the Penn’s Village full liability statement.

Members at the Neighbor and Villager levels may join any of our interest groups that meet regularly for conversation and to learn together. Current interest groups include: Chat Group, History Book Group, Men’s Groups, Spanish Conversation Group, Support Group, Writers’ Group and Short Story Group.

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Penn’s Village maintains a list of preferred providers ranging from vendors who handle household repairs to financial services. Villager and Neighbor members who wish to access a particular service can contact info@pennsvillage.org or call 215-925-7333 to obtain resources and information.

Penn’s Village offers frequent programs on an amazing variety of subjects ranging from health, wellness and safety concerns affecting older adults to cultural and educational topics. Social programs include our annual garden party, happy hours, and holiday and other celebratory events. All are designed so that our members can connect, engage and thrive.

If the support you wish isn't listed here, please contact us to discuss your interests and needs. We're always happy to help where we can. Other external resources may be explored that are outside the scope of Penn’s Village services.

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity mean welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.