Nonprofit
Lyra Society
A harp nonprofit that teaches harp and helps students with college applications at partner Philadelphia public schools, at no cost to them. Adults can volunteer on its committees and attend public concerts and benefits.
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What they do
Join a volunteer committee (college guidance, development and marketing, events, finance, technology and website, or the Young Friends group for ages 21 to 65), or attend a public concert or benefit. Students at partner schools take part through the Glissando Program.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Public concerts, showcases and benefits are listed on the events page through the year. Committee meeting times are not stated.
- Season
- Special events only
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19110
- Part of the city
- Central
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: Email info@LyraSociety.org with your résumé or LinkedIn profile and the committee you want to join. To see the group first, attend a public concert or benefit listed on the events page..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Each committee has its own job, such as planning fundraisers, managing the budget, or helping students apply to college. The site does not give committee meeting days, times, or places, or how much time a volunteer should expect. A public concert or benefit is a simpler first look at the group, but tickets or reservations are often needed.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the events page for a ticket or reservation before you go.
- Name the committee you want in your email, and attach a résumé or LinkedIn profile.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Volunteer roles start with an emailed résumé or LinkedIn profile and a committee choice, which is a light application. Public events are open to the public, but many need a ticket or a reservation..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Glissando services are free to students at partner schools. Public event prices are not listed on the events page.
- 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.
- Website: lyrasociety.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: lyrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@LyraSociety.org Source: lyrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Source: lyrasociety.org
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
- June 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- lyrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, Status, Last sign of life
- lyrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Audience, What to expect, First visit tips
- lyrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Contacts
- lyrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Cost
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