Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Meet The Chapter President

"My name is Nguyen Vu and I am currently a junior at CHS in Philadelphia. I enjoy volunteering and community service because I believe in helping others and knowing that I am making the world a better place. I believe everyone should volunteer, as it is always important wherever you may live. I think young people should volunteer because it can shape their lives in powerful ways!" 

Nguyen Vu, Central High School

Chapters Drive Community Engagement

The purpose of the chapter system is to help teens get involved with community service by volunteering alongside their peers. 

However daunting volunteering for the first time may seem, it's always easier with a familiar face. Thus, by organizing volunteer opportunities and events, our chapters help bring more young people out to serve their community. 

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Making Change Happen

 

At Cougar House, our chapter system plays a crucial role in connecting high school students with meaningful volunteer opportunities in their local communities. Each chapter is strategically located in high schools around the world, serving as a dynamic hub for students eager to make a positive impact. These chapters maintain bulletin boards within the schools, featuring regularly updated flyers that list a wide variety of local service opportunities. This system ensures that students have easy access to the latest information on how they can contribute their time and talents to help those in need.

The leadership teams of each chapter are dedicated to keeping these bulletin boards vibrant and relevant. They work tirelessly to update the flyers, ensuring the listed opportunities are current and align with the needs of local nonprofits. By collaborating closely with these organizations, chapter leaders help fulfill volunteer needs while providing students with a diverse array of service options. This approach not only strengthens the bonds between students and their communities but also fosters a spirit of service and leadership among the youth, empowering them to become proactive and engaged citizens.

An Important Chapter Encouraging Teen Volunteerism

Philadelphia

Have a service opportunity local to this chapter?

Some nonprofit organizations require a more hands-on and specific volunteer-matching experience. Some nonprofit organizations are eager to connect with teen volunteers as soon as possible. Whatever your needs are, Cougar House can help connect you with the manpower necessary to help your organization's mission shine bright. 

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