The week of
March 9, 2021
PHENND Events/Activities
College Success Network Webinar: Partnerships for Success – Apr 6
PHENND
Partnerships for Success: Let’s Get Ready & Hostos Community College Tuesday, April 6, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am Join us for a webinar featuring representatives from Let’s Get Ready (LGR)...
Apply for the Lindy Award for Excellence in K-16 Partnerships – Apr 23
PHENND
Deadline extended to April 23rd! The Phillip B. Lindy Award aims to recognize a collaborative partnership between at least one K-12 school and one university. This award will be given to the entire...
Innovative Practices for Systems Transformations
Social Innovations Journal
This edition titled, Innovative Practices for Systems Transformations, of the Social Innovations Journal is sponsored by the Transformations Community, a generative space and catalyzing force for...
PA Youth Voting Summit – Apr 7
Campus Vote Project
The 5th Pennsylvania Youth Summit invites participants to come together for a day of civic learning and reflection, organizing and networking. The event is open to high school and college students,...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Facilitation for Changemakers – May 5-June 2
STOKE Collective
The STOKE Collective is running a 4-session facilitation training series oriented towards strengthening facilitation practices within existing change-making communities, groups, and organizations. We...
Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition Service Fair – Apr 8
City of Philadelphia
Celebrate National Volunteer Month with the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service at their Virtual Service Fair. The service fair will feature organizations with volunteer...
9th Annual Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition Award Ceremony – Apr 6
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
Join the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service to celebrate volunteers and national service members at the 9th annual Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition on Tuesday, April 6,...
We Are A City Changed: Ritual and Reflection After One Year in Pandemic – Mar 16
City of Philadelphia
Join Mayor Kenney, city officials, and local faith leaders as we mark one year in quarantine in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 16, 5:30-6:30 pm. Through words, ritual, and music, we will reflect...
A Conversation About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Childcare Professionals – Mar 13
City of Philadelphia
Childcare professionals: You are invited to join a virtual COVID-19 vaccine town hall on Saturday, March 13, 10:00-11:30 AM! Organized by the City of Philadelphia and partners, this event will...
Webinar: Digital Navigators – Mar 23
Technology Learning Collaborative
Please join the Technology Learning Collaborative on Tuesday, March 23rd at 2pm for a webinar on Digital Navigators. Are you struggling to help clients and community members connect to the...
WTS Philadelphia Transportation YOU Event: Virtual Airport Tour – Mar 13
Transportation YOU
WTS Transportation YOU and Student Chapter are hosting a virtual tour of PHL Airport, led by Leah Douglas, Director of Guest Experience. Date and Time: Saturday, March 13. 2021, 12:00-1:30 PM Take...
Webinar: Does American Criminal Justice Need Reform? – Mar 10
National Constitution Center
Join Judge Jed Rakoff, author of the new book Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free; former Judge Paul Cassell of the University of Utah College of Law; and Carissa Byrne Hessick of...
DiscoverED: Calling all 2nd grade Classrooms in PA (STEAM and Maker Pedagogies) – Mar 10
DiscoverEd
On Tuesday, May 4, second grade classrooms across the state of Pennsylvania are invited to virtually swap schools to experience how STEAM and maker pedagogies are thriving in classrooms different...
Professional Learning Opportunity for Educators: Instructional Rounds – Mar 18
Philadelphia Education Fund
Instructional Rounds is a FREE and exciting professional learning opportunity for secondary and postsecondary educators who have an interest in aligning teaching and learning across these spaces....
Give Kids a Smile Week 2021 – Mar 29 – Apr 2
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
It’s that time again! Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) is hosting its 18th annual Give Kids A Smile Week from March 29th to April 2nd, 2021. This is a free dental care event targeted...
Workshop: Creating Cohesive Culture – Mar 10
Youth Build Philadelphia Learning Exchange
Creating Cohesive Culture takes restorative understanding to the next level. This workshop dives into restorative culture, focusing on the student perspective. We will look at restorative practices...
Virtual Workshop: Engaging Volunteers and Keeping them Engaged – Mar 24
RSVP of Montgomery County
Volunteers are the key to successful mission impact in the communities that we serve. Finding the right candidates and keeping them engaged with our organizations can be a challenge. We will discuss...
Webinar: Refinancing Education Debt – Is it right for you? – Mar 11,16 or 25
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Join us for this informative one hour webinar on refinancing education debt. Current or previous students of any age with student loans may be overwhelmed with their current repayment options or...
Webinar: Borrowing for Education: which loan should I pick (what’s right for me?) – Mar 9,18 or 23
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
As families receive their financial offer letters from schools and determine that education loans may be needed, they’ll find that there are many options to consider – including loans from the...
STEAM Explorations with Penn State Brandywine – Apr 7
Penn State Brandywine
Register NOW for this free virtual event for Middle and High Schoolers – STEAM Explorations with Penn State Brandywine. Previously under the STEM Options heading, this event is open to students of...
Jefferson Humanities Forum: Michael Chabon – Mar 17
Thomas Jefferson University
Novelist, short story author, and screenwriter Michael Chabon joins the Jefferson Humanities Forum to discuss the relationship between writing, memoir, fiction, and family. Chabon is the...
Veterans’ Families, Veterans’ Selves: A Discussion – Mar 25
Rutgers Camden College of Arts and Sciences
Join veterans, military family members, and scholars and writers whose work focuses on veterans’ issues for a discussion about the impact of service on families. Featuring poet Jehanne Dubrow,...
Youth Conversations on Safety and Policing in the Kennsington & Fairhill Communities – Mar 22
We CAN Collaborative
The We CAN Collaborative (HACE, Impact, and NKCDC) has been working together to address crime and safety in the Kensington and Fairhill neighborhoods through relationship and community building. As...
Engaged Scholarship Symposium – Mar 16-18
Swarthmore College Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility
The Lang Center at Swarthmore College is excited to host its annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium from March 16-18 this year, with participation from other higher education institutions involved in...
Deloitte Tax Event for Nonprofits (FREE): Future Planning + Cash Benefits for Your – Mar 11
Deloitte
From Recovering to Thriving: How to plan for an unpredictable future and make the most of federal cash benefits for your nonprofit COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to a remote workforce, and...
Heritage Storytime, Episode 4: Let’s Play Together!/¡Juguemos Junto! – Mar 11
Global Philadelphia Association
What is Heritage Storytime? Heritage Storytime (HS) is a series of monthly storytime episodes presented virtually for children. Each HS episode will focus on a heritage-related theme and will feature...
New Resources
New Research Report: The Value of State Service Commissions
America's Service Commissions
A new research report, The Value of State Service Commissions, was announced by America’s Service Commissions (ASC) underscoring the value and multi-layered impact of state service commissions...
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Presents: Women’s History Month
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Many Parks & Rec sites are named in honor of women who helped shape their communities. From historical figures to hard-working volunteers, these women made a difference. Through their vision,...
Kindergarten Impacts of the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program: A Statewide Evaluation
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
The first independent study of PA’s Pre-K Counts program by the prestigious University of North Carolina shows that children in the state’s early childhood education program are better at math...
New Research Report: The Value of State Service Commissions
America's Service Commissions
A new research report, The Value of State Service Commissions, was announced today by America’s Service Commissions (ASC) underscoring the value and multi-layered impact of state service...
Innovative Practices for Systems Transformations
Social Innovations Journal
This edition titled, Innovative Practices for Systems Transformations, of the Social Innovations Journal is sponsored by the Transformations Community, a generative space and catalyzing force for...
Virtual Journalist Visit Opportunities for Women’s History Month
Pulitzer Center
Happy Women’s History Month! Uplift stories of the triumphs and challenges of women around the world by hosting a virtual journalist visit. This month, we’re featuring journalists who have...
New Report: Reimagining Summer
Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is excited to release our 2020 WorkReady Summer report, Reimagining Summer, which shares more on the successes from last summer and what we have learned through...
Podcast: The Key with Inside Higher Ed: Introducing “Student Voice”
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed’s Student Voice editor, Melissa Ezarik, discusses the goals of the new collaboration between Inside Higher Ed, College Pulse and Kaplan, and shares the findings of the first...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: Give Kids a Smile 2021
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
A few hours of your time can give a child a lifetime of smiles! Be a part of Give Kids a Smile Week and help children connect with dental care. PCCY needs you to help kids get their teeth...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2021 Virtual PA STEM Symposium – May 4-6
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Are you interested in building your STEM toolbox? Join us as we seek to StemPower participants in a virtual national discussion and professional development experience around formal and non-formal...
9th Annual Summer Institute in Digital Literacy – July 11-16
Media Education Lab
We are thrilled to open registration for the 9th Annual Summer Institute in Digital Literacy, the nation’s premiere professional development program, which will be held online July 11 –...
Call for Creative Submissions: Sustainable Lehigh Valley Booklet
Alliance for Sustainable Communities Lehigh Valley
Here’s a great way to use your creative abilities to help move us towards a more-sustainable world! No matter whether your primary interest is the climate, environment, healthy food, social...
Grant Opportunities
Academic Enrichment Grants – Apr 15
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Invites Applications for Academic Enrichment Grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation is dedicated to helping students and teachers develop...
Harold McGraw Jr. Prize in Education – Apr 15
University of Pennsylvania
Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation, Penn GSE Invite Nominations for McGraw Prize in Education The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Apply to Become a Americorps VISTA
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
Serve Philadelphia VISTAs are AmeriCorps members who fight poverty and injustice at the City-level by working within various government departments and local organizations. During their one-year...
Staff Attorney, Public Interest Law Center – Apr 5
Public Interest Law Center
The Public Interest Law Center is a nationally renowned public interest law firm with a mission using high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in...
Summer Openings for Staff and Apprentices at the Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development
We have several positions open currently for our summer program, Freedom Schools Literacy Academy, as well as a for the organization: Junior Servant Leaders (high school students) Servant Leader...
Manager, Network Organizing, Engagement, & Knowledge – Mar 26
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
At Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia (Philanthropy Network) our core mission is to strengthen philanthropy in order to create a more vibrant, resilient and equitable region. We create...
Out-of-School-Time Continuous Quality Improvement Liaison
Public Health Management Corporation
This position is embedded within the Philadelphia Office of Children and Families. The Philadelphia Office of Children and Families (OCF) funds Out-of-School Time for approximately 6,500 youth in...
Out-of-School-Time Program Liaison
Public Health Management Corporation
This position is embedded within the City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families. The Philadelphia Office of Children and Families (OCF) funds Out-of-School Time for approximately 6,500...
Senior Manager of Organizational Learning & Evaluation
Children's Scholarship Fund
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a privately funded organization whose mission is to provide students from under-resourced, low-income Philadelphia families with financial access...
Director of Student Affairs, Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine, a Commonwealth Campus of The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for an innovative and inspiring leader for the position of Director of Student Affairs. The...
Miscellaneous
Critical Methods in Service Learning – Feb 25 & Mar 4
Indiana University School of Medicine
Overview: This professional development series will provide attendees with practical and theoretical tools for enhancing their service learning and community engagement work. The curriculum will...
NASA Webinar Series for Rural Educators (Encouraging Girls in STEM) – Mar 4
It is no secret that both girls and rural students are underrepresented in the STEM pipeline. Rural girls experience unique barriers with their intersecting identities and experiences, and may...
Emerging Voices Fellowship – Mar 17
PEN America
The Emerging Voices Fellowship is an immersive mentorship program for early-career writers who are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing world. The program is committed to cultivating...
Fund Raising Fellowship for Community Based Organizations – Feb 24 or 26
Securing the Roots
Apply for a 2021 Securing the Roots Cohort The public sector suffers from deep structural racism. Historically, wealth, land, and power have been taken away from and made systematically inaccessible...
Philadelphians, Please Share Your Thoughts on the City Budget Priorities and Preferences – Feb 28
City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development
On April 15, 2021, Mayor Kenney will propose a budget to City Council for the coming fiscal year which starts July 1, 2021. Due to COVID-19, the City is facing difficult budget choices this year....
Drive for SEPTA as a Bus Operator + Free CDL Training – Mar 2
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
WPSI is recruiting across Philadelphia for no cost CDL training and job opportunities as a SEPTA Bus Operator. Who Should Apply? Customer-service superstars who have had a valid driver’s license...
Progress through Partnerships: Advancing Community Resilience – Mar 2
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh Community Engaged Scholarship Forum (CESF) elevates, celebrates, and reflects on collective approaches to community-engaged scholarship and practices that advance...
Summer Research Experiences for STEM Teachers Program @Home – Interest Meeting – Mar 1
Penn State College of Education
Find out more about the RET program during our webinar on March 1 from 4 – 5 PM! Register now! Our RET program is a 7-week full-time VIRTUAL research experience (June 14 – July 30, 2021) where...
Mutualism: Building a New Economy from the Ground Up – Mar 10
Aspen Institute
You are invited to a conversation featuring Sara Horowitz, Advisor to Ascend’s Family Prosperity Innovation Community and Founder of the Freelancer’s Union to discuss her new book,...
Webinar: Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives (and Research-Based Strategies) on What Works and Why – Feb 24
Stylus Publishing
Author Christine Harrington gives us a preview of her new book, Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives (and Research-Based Strategies) on What Works and Why, and shows us student engagement ideas...
Free ONLINE GED and Academic Preparation Classes for Returning Citizens, Temple University
Temple University Center for Community Partnerships
This program is made possible through a partnership between the Philadelphia Department of Prisons and Temple University’s WELL Program (Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning) What services are...
ESL Classes Are Now Available Online, Temple University
Temple University Center for Community Partnerships
Want to Improve your English skills? Enroll in an upcoming class: Beginner ESL Intermediate ESL Advanced ESL You must be able to do the following to enroll in the Temple WELL ESL class: Read, write,...
Faculty Updates
A Primer on the Benefits and Value of Civic and Community Engagement in Higher Education
North Carolina Campus Compact
Released in February 2021, the Primer on the Benefits and Value of Civic & Community Engagement in Higher Education, was created by the NC Campus Compact Community of Practice, Inquiry &...
Educating for a Just Ecological Transition: Building Higher Educational Alliances in a Time of Climate Crisis – Mar-May
Haverford College
The virtual summit “Educating for a Just Ecological Transition: Building Higher Educational Alliances in a Time of Climate Crisis” engages emerging responses to the climate crisis in higher...
Webinar: Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives (and Research-Based Strategies) on What Works and Why – Feb 24
Stylus Publishing
Author Christine Harrington gives us a preview of her new book, Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives (and Research-Based Strategies) on What Works and Why, and shows us student engagement ideas...
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