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Ignatian Volunteer Corps, Philadelphia and South Jersey

Adults 50 and older give one or two days a week, September through June, to Philadelphia nonprofits that serve people in need, with monthly reflection gatherings.

  • Ages 50 and up
  • Faith community: Catholic

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What they do

Serve on site with a partner nonprofit in areas such as housing, food, tutoring, support for immigrants, and elder care, and join monthly reflection sessions with other volunteers.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 50 and up
Faith
A faith community: Catholic
Who is there
Older adults

When and where

One or two days a week, about 8 to 16 hours in total, usually September through June. Members also meet monthly with other volunteers for reflection.

Season
Fall

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the interest form on the IVC Philadelphia page, or email the regional office. Then you talk with the regional director about your background and availability, and IVC finds a partner nonprofit that fits..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The first step is a conversation about your background, interests, and how many days a week you can give. Once matched, you serve one or two days a week at a nonprofit partner, usually September through June. Many members stay for several years, and you also join monthly reflection gatherings with other volunteers.

Tips for your first visit

  • Think about which days of the week you can give before you talk with the office.
  • Ask the office when and where the monthly gatherings meet, since the site does not say.
  • Ask about transportation to the partner site, since the site does not describe it.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: An interest form, a conversation, and a match come before you start serving, so the way in takes several steps..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet
How often
An ongoing role

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.

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
May 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • ivcusa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, Commitment, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status
  • ivcusa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Audience, Commitment, Schedule
  • ivcusa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Audience, Commitment, Requirements

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