The Pennsylvania Coalition for Representative Democracy (PennCORD) is a unique union of educational, advocacy and governmental organizations that are committed to improving civic learning for Pennsylvania students in grades K-12. Find out more information at PennCORD.org
Civic Opportunities Fair for Students
October 12, 2009 at the National Constitution Center
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Do you need community service hours or ideas for your senior project? Are you looking for activities to strengthen your resume or college transcript? Have you considered an internship, volunteer position or a part-time job? If working to improve your community appeals to you, come to Philadelphia's first community engagement expo! Spend your Columbus Day learning about opportunities for teens at area organizations and businesses. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided. Bring a friend, a parent, or just yourself!
Participating agencies* include:
- A Broader View
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP)
- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
- American Red Cross
- Back On My Feet
- Champions of Caring
- City Year Greater Philadelphia
- Concilio
- Delaware Valley Earth Force
- Green Jobs Philly
- Hands-On Democracy
- National Constitution Center
- Philadelphia Aids Fund
- Philadelphia Futures
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Philadelphia Youth Network
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Philly Project P.R.I.D.E.
- Project PEACE
- School District of Philadelphia
- Students Run Philly Style
- Urban Tree Connection
*Please note that this list is a sampling of organizations who have confirmed their participation. If your organization would like to become a participating vendor, please contact us. A final vendor list will be posted closer to the date.
PennCORD Founding Partners
- Office of the First Lady of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- National Constitution Center
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
Contact Us
Our staff is located in sites across the Commonwealth. The main office is housed at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA, 19106.
Call us to connect to your regional coordinator. Tel: 215-409-6684 or Fax: 215-409-6650