Nonprofit
American Friends Service Committee
A Quaker peace and service organization with its main office in Philadelphia. It works on peace and justice issues and runs projects across the country and abroad. Its website does not list programs that are only for Philadelphia.
- Free
- Online OK
Saved in this browser only.
What they do
Join a listed public event, take part in the weekly Friday Action Hour, sign up for updates, or look at the volunteer and careers pages.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Action Hour every Friday at 12 p.m. Eastern time, online. Other events are listed on the events page.
- Days
- Friday
- Times
- Daytime
Philadelphia office
- Address
- 1501 Cherry Street
- Part of the city
- Central
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Sign up for AFSC news and actions on the website, then register for a public event listed on the events page..
Check with the group before you show up.
What to expect
The website does not describe a first visit to the Cherry Street office, and it lists no open house or Philadelphia volunteer shift. The weekly Friday Action Hour starts at noon Eastern time, and the events list links each event to its own page or a sign-up page. Ask the office at 215-241-7000 what an event involves and whether it costs anything before you register.
Tips for your first visit
- The Action Hour starts at noon Eastern time, which is 9 a.m. Pacific.
- Ask whether an event is online or in person before you sign up.
- The office does not list walk-in hours, so call before you come to 1501 Cherry Street.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The events page lists events with sign-up links, but it does not say which are in Philadelphia, whether they are online, or what a first event is like..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Joining the online events is free. Donations are optional.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: afsc.org Source: afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-241-7000 Source: afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Andrea Burgess Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Status, Last sign of life, Contacts, Location, What they do, First step
- afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, First step, Cost, Online ok
- friendscentercorp.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step
- afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule
- afsc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, First visit tips
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