Volunteer Needs From: Pittsburgh Cares

Who?  In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "respond"), Computer Reach now requires a Volunteer Accommodation Intake to be certain the events at our warehouse are a good fit for each individual.  You will need to have the intake form on record for admission to any events.

When?  Computer Reach hosts in-person volunteer days most Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Please check the Pittsburgh Cares Volunteer Schedule submit the required registration to gain admission to our events.  

Where?  All volunteers will report to our headquarters at 7800 Susquehanna Street.  Free parking is available.

Skills:

Activities:

Get Ready for the Summer at Guyasuta, a summer camp for kids of all abilities. Volunteers will complete a variety of camp improvements including painting, splitting logs with gas log splitter, trail work, landscaping, cleaning buildings, and build 6 much needed picnic tables for campers.

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Volunteers will venture onto the river in Allegheny Cleanways’ boat named the Rachel Carson and will be dropped off at various locations along the shoreline to collect debris affecting our waterways. Location: South Side

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

HEARTH is a transitional housing program for moms and children who are rebuilding after homelessness and domestic violence. The moms at HEARTH need help removing mattresses they physically cannot move themselves. We need some strong people to toss 10 mattresses into a dumpster, organize the newly cleaned out storage area and pick up litter around campus. Location: Glenshaw

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Make a meal, beautify the grounds, and assemble activity bags for families staying at Family House, an organization which provides respite housing for families with loved ones in hospital care in the Pittsburgh area. Location: Bloomfield/Friendship

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

**9:00AM Start Time for this Project** 

Volunteers will be working at The Blessing Board to help families come in to receive furniture. Alongside that, volunteers will be helping to sort donations and preparing items for families, so there are meaningful opportunities for everyone to be involved. We will be loading cars, meeting clients, sorting and cleaning donations. Location: Shaler

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register.

We will work in Millvale Community Park to dig out terraces for a sensory seating area, construct an area for a future slide, level out an entrance and walkways for wheelchair accessibility, and build some small play elements until the larger park equipment is installed in 2027. Volunteers will also help set up for the Millvale Music Festival which starts that evening! Location: Millvale

\NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Every Friday night, we open our doors at The Open Door for a FREE REC NIGHT!

We provide both free and structured games & activities, with (of course) a snack break!  Our gym floor features 2 basketball hoops and potential for dodgeball, hockey, volleyball, and more.  We also set up the Art Room for small, mostly self-directed projects and room for plenty of creativity. Many of our kids have started to bring baby dolls from home, so we've created a play area for that, too. The Lego Table is also a popular option, and our new Game Lounge is a great space for board games or just hanging out!

Volunteers are needed to supervise, facilitate, and engage in these activities. The main requirement is a willingness to have FUN ... and receive a lot of hugs and high fives!

Kids in 1st through 5th grade attend from 6pm-7:45pm

6th-12th graders may come from 8:00-10:00 pm

Also, Volunteers must:

Come get to know the amazing kids & teens of our community, and have fun doing so!

Volunteers will help sort and organize incoming donated items to help supply the Light of Life Free Store to help transform the lives of men, women and children in need. Location: North Side

\NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Join us at the Kayak Pittsburgh boathouse at North Park, where we will organize kayaks and gear, inspect safety equipment such as helmets and life vests, and maintain the boathouse and grounds. Location: North Park

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Volunteers will work alongside some of the students from AEO’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentoring program to beautify the school grounds by repainting existing sidewalk murals, creating some new sidewalk murals, and light landscaping. This project involves paint and getting dirty! Location: Arlington (minutes from 77 Hot Metal)

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Foster children often arrive with a few belongings in a trash bag. Foster Love Project provides love and supplies for children and the families who foster them. We will sort and organize donated clothing and supplies. Location: Wilkinsburg

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Volunteers will spruce up the donation drop-off area at Repurposed, a thrift store supporting Living In Liberty - an anti-human trafficking organization. This will include interior painting and assembling large donation bins. We will also make the outside more inviting by building and installing garden boxes and planting shrubs. Location: North Hills

\NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Join us in cultivating care and connection at Veterans Place. Volunteers will help restore and tend the 18+ garden beds, creating a peaceful space that supports veterans on their journey toward stability, growth, and renewed purpose. Location: East Liberty

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, the Bloomfield Saturday Market emphasizes locally grown, produced, and created items. You’ll find produce, cheese, meat, coffee, prepared hot and cold foods, community, and so much more!

The market takes place outside at 5050 Liberty Ave (the parking lot between S. Winebiddle St. and Gross St.). When you arrive, there will be about 30-45 minutes of set-up involved. We'll explain what you will need to know about the market, and what you can expect the day to look like.

Volunteer tasks include:

We strive to make the Bloomfield Saturday Market a safe and welcoming space for everybody. We really want our volunteers to feel safe and comfortable and have a good experience! Our volunteers also play a huge role in helping ensure that this environment is maintained, by interacting with everyone from attendees to vendor employees with kindness, honesty, and respect.

Volunteers are encouraged to take breaks during the day to experience the market, do some shopping, and/or eat some food.

If you are interested and wish to become a volunteer for this need click on the "Respond" button on the upper right corner of this screen.

Additionally, if you have any questions or accessibility needs you would like us to know about, feel free to email us at assistant@bloomfieldpgh.org.

Help the Friends of South Side park to clear up the area near the Sterling Steps for planting. We will have about 50 trees to plant in that area - this is beginning of the final stretch that will need a clean up and initial planting this year! Location: South Side

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Brighten the summer for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteer tasks will be focused on campus beautification such as landscaping, painting, debris cleanup, clearing nature trails, outdoor painting of facilities that need to be refreshed, and more. Volunteers needed: Location: Wexford 

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Sort and pack medical supplies at Global Links for distribution to health facilities in resource-poor communities around the world. Location: Greentree.NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Volunteers will be cleaning and organizing, as well as working with some clothing donations. We may also be organizing their mobile boutiques! Location: Sharpsburg

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Take flight to the National Aviary and host a field trip for Propel Schools. Each associate will be partnered with a student and venture through the Aviary to learn about birds from around the world. Location: North Side

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

**9:00AM Start Time for this Project**

Pack boxes, sort produce and process donations in a warehouse setting. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 25 pounds repeatedly for this activity. Closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers may be in our temperature controlled Cool Zone which is maintained at 55 degrees. Please plan to bring an extra layer of clothing and a bottle of water. Location: Duquesne 

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

We will pack 232 summer reading bag orders for every student in RIF’s Everybody Wins! mentoring program. Each volunteer will pack 6 specifically-selected books for each student, making their summer reading extra special. Location: North Side

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Spend the morning exploring the zoo alongside students from Propel Schools, serving as a mentor and role model in a lively, fun-filled environment. Location: Highland ParkNOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Create a paint-by-numbers style canvas to be installed at a local charity. We will be guided by an instructor from a local paint studio! All artistic abilities are welcome. Location: 77 Hot Metal

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Build a bouquet at the direction of Scent with Love to bring the joy of flowers to neighbors in need. Together we will build floral bouquets, learn about flowers and how Scent with Love works to repurpose event flowers to spread cheer. Location: 77 Hot Metal

NOTE: This project is open to AEO associates only. Please use your AEO email to register. 

Cancer Bridges offers a variety of free programs and services to support those impacted by cancer. We provide a warm and welcoming environment for everyone affected by cancer, including those diagnosed, their loved ones, and those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. Family, friends, and caregivers are all invited to join Cancer Bridges and access the social, emotional, and informational resources they need.

We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our front desk. Responsibilities include greeting members, assisting them with program navigation, answering phones, and performing other tasks around the building. Volunteers are required to commit to at least one shift per month, with shifts lasting 2-3 hours, depending on the volunteer’s availability. If you are interested in supporting those impacted by cancer, please reach out!

All volunteers must provide PA State clearances and attend a volunteer orientation. Cancer Bridges is located at 2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, and offers free parking to volunteers.

We are seeking volunteers for the following days and times: Most of these can be broken down into smaller increments like 12-3pm or 2-5pm and your shift doesn’t have to be every week, but we do like for the volunteers to commit to some kind of regular rotation though.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for volunteers to welcome and check-in our lifesaving blood donors at drives we hold throughout the community. Our volunteers also help in the refreshment area serving snacks, carrying on friendly conversation, and looking after our donors...letting them know how much they are appreciated.

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for volunteers to welcome and check-in our lifesaving blood donors at drives we hold throughout the community. Our volunteers also help in the refreshment area serving snacks, carrying on friendly conversation, and looking after our donors...letting them know how much they are appreciated.

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for volunteers to welcome and check-in our lifesaving blood donors at drives we hold throughout the community. Our volunteers also help in the refreshment area serving snacks, carrying on friendly conversation, and looking after our donors...letting them know how much they are appreciated.

Through HCEF's Teen CEO program, teens/young adults have a paid work experience in businesses across the Greater Pittsburgh region throughout the summer.

With the support of HCEF staff, our volunteers will act as mentors, supporting students through professional and workforce development. This includes committing to one 3-hour session per week over an 8-week period. In addition to helping with resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation, volunteers are encouraged to build meaningful relationships with students and guide them in developing and achieving their long-term goals.

We are seeking dedicated individuals who can commit to participating in our summer programming one day per week. All mentor volunteers must obtain PA Child Abuse, FBI fingerprinting, and PA State Criminal clearances, and attend a required in-office training prior to beginning their role.

Homeless Children's Education Fund (HCEF) is seeking volunteers with prior work experience with children ages 5-14 years old to work with our Mobile Learning Program. HCEF's Mobile Learning is an innovative program that brings regular, individualized tutoring sessions directly to unstably housed students. This is a great opportunity to build kids' strengths and confidence by helping our instructors deliver a variety of fun, creative educational activities.

Volunteers will support professional tutors as they lead individualized instruction for K-8th grade students. Typical session activities consist of educational games, homework help, and social-emotional learning activities for between 1-3 students living in a single household. HCEF’s professional instructors will lesson-plan and lead tutoring activities, while volunteers support student engagement via participation in session activities, positive reinforcement, and active listening. Each tutoring session requires a volunteer to take place, so volunteers quite literally make this program possible!

Volunteers for Mobile Learning must commit to at least one 1-2 hour session per week. Session start and end times will vary based on family schedules. These session locations and times are based on accessibility to the students and their parent/caregiver. Mobile Learning will take place during after school hours (3:30 PM-6:30PM). With an HCEF Instructor and our volunteers, Mobile Learning takes place in residences, Community Centers, or our classroom on wheels (Winnie’s Wagon). Session locations are based on accessibility to the student and their parent/caregiver -- some will be on front porches, in families' living rooms, or at a nearby public space like a park or library. Volunteers must be comfortable as guests in spaces that may be unfamiliar to them at first and will need to be able to travel to sessions on their own.

To serve in this role, volunteers will need their PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, and PA State Criminal Clearances. We also require our volunteers to attend an in-office training before being able to start supporting our Mobile Learning program.

If you are interested and wish to become a volunteer for this need, please click on the "Sign Up" radio button on the upper right corner of this screen and then email our Volunteer Specialist at volunteers@homelessfund.org to set up an initial screening meeting.

in-store:
FreeStore Wilkinsburg
619 Penn Avenue
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
(412) 436-9836

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Our organization seeks to serve the kids of Crafton Heights and surrounding communities. One way to do that is by providing a safe space for completing homework!  The "Homework Help" After School Program is open to kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  We are looking for volunteers to be the "Help" for the students we see!

Qualified Volunteers are:

Once you sign up to volunteer, you will receive a welcome email with details that invite you to ask additional questions or express specific needs.

Thank you!

Join us in supporting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at the PFF Walk - Pittsburgh! This meaningful community event brings people together to raise funds, build awareness, and breathe hope into the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) community. We are looking for volunteers to help create a positive and impactful experience for all participants.

Volunteer Roles Available:

Duncan Park is a wonderful urban food forest and landscape playground maintained through the dedicated work of volunteers! Workdays involve regular chores of weeding, mowing, watering, maintaining paths, etc. Food, water, and tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Come for the whole event, or stay as long as you can.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Come join the volunteers at the Bernard Dog Run (located on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail) on the second Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM to help keep the dog park looking great! The Bernard Dog Run has been maintained through volunteer efforts for 12 years, and we are always looking for new people to get involved.

Volunteering involves general maintenance of the dog park space, which includes spreading mulch, weeding, moving objects no more than 30 lbs, etc. 

Assist with getting golfers registered and checked in upon arriving at the course

Assist with helping to set up auction items to display during for after golf reception

Function as a monitor on the hole in one contest hole to verify if a golfer makes a hole in one.

Support the professional long driver with logistics during his demonstration

Assist with setting up prior to the golfer reception and cleaning up following the reception

Support the health and comfort of shelter animals by volunteering as a Kennel Cleaner at our humane society. This behind-the-scenes role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and stress-free environment for the dogs in our care.

Responsibilities include:

Requirements:

Orientation: All volunteers must attend a mandatory in-person orientation before beginning. This training covers cleaning protocols, animal handling basics, and safety guidelines.

Your work helps ensure every animal has a clean, comfortable space while they wait for a loving home.

As a Greeter, you will be one of the first points of contact for guests entering the shelter. You’ll provide a friendly welcome, help guide visitors through the adoption process, and ensure they feel comfortable and informed during their time at the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Training & Orientation: All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory in-person orientation prior to starting. This session will cover shelter policies, safety procedures, and expectations for the role to ensure you feel confident and prepared.

Serve community members their meals and clear tables as needed. 

Clear dining tables after guests have finished eating. 

Help to set up dinner tables for the meal and also to serve the meal to community members as they are seated at the table. 

This position will require some flexibility.  Must be willing able to jump in where you are needed during the course of the meal. This includes helping to set-up, serve drinks and or desserts, clearing dirty dishes, sweeping floors, etc. 

For over 10 years, the Lawrenceville Organic Community Garden has provided a beautiful space for all to access in Upper Lawrenceville for gardening, harvesting, relaxing, and simply enjoying the outdoors with friendly folks. The garden is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers and supported by Lawrenceville Corporation.

Volunteers are needed from April to November to maintain the garden, either once, sporadically, or consistently. Work days are Wednesday evenings from 5-7 PM and Saturday mornings from 10 AM-12 PM. The work often takes the form of planting, weeding, harvesting, watering, light clean-up of the general area, etc. Accommodations can be made based on people's abilities and the garden's needs.

Please reach out to Mark Drummond at markdrummond45@gmail.com if you are interested in attending a work day to ensure the group will be present. The garden is located at 5248 Natrona Way.

Assist with the maintenance and restoration of our historic trolley fleet!

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is home to nearly 50 trolley cars, and our collection continues to grow. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers of any skill level to help restore our trolleys to their historic beauty and function. This is a great opportunity to meet others who are passionate about restoration and historic preservation. 

Work sessions are scheduled year-round for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the day. Volunteers are able to help as frequently as they would like. We are especially looking for volunteers with metal-working experience, as well as experience with painting, woodworking or electrical work. However, no experience is required. Just a love of learning!

In addition to expressing interest here (by clicking "Sign Up"), you will also need to confirm your interest with our Volunteer Application. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in contact with you soon!

**Please be advised that volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age to participate without a parent or guardian present. All volunteers must provide their PA Clearances per PA State Law.  Click here to view clearance instructions.**

LU and our fantastic weekly volunteers run a weekly Friday food distribution that delivers free boxes of food to over 30 households all around Pittsburgh! We are always looking for additional driver volunteer support. You would be helping deliver about 4-5 boxes to food-insecure neighbors who don't have a vehicle. All you need is a car, about an hour of your time anytime between 1 to 2:00 PM, and a big heart! Email food@lunited.org or call 412-802-7220 if you would like to get involved on a Friday afternoon!

We are operating the distribution out of the Goodwill building at 118 52nd St.

If you are interested and wish to become a volunteer for this need click on the "Sign Up" radio button on the upper right corner of this screen and you will be notified by a member of the organization’s volunteer team or coordinator.

Volunteer Grant Writer

As a Grant Writer for Yoga Recovery Pittsburgh, you will ensure that the nonprofit organization has opportunities to obtain and utilize grants from local and regional foundations, corporations, and trusts aligned with the nonprofit mission.

Marketing & Community Relations Manager Internship

We are seeking someone with an outgoing, willing, and self-driven personality to be our new Marketing and Community Relations Manager.

The ideal candidate will possess the skills needed to network locally, market to relevant communities, and seek out potential customers donors and sponsors for our free and donation-based events.

Our Marketing and Community Relations manager would work with our current social media and email marketing consultant to expand network growth and build our client list, as well as provide direct information to local businesses about class offerings, and seek sponsors and donors for our retreats and major public events.

Content creation is a possible side duty but not required for the position, though measuring metrics would be strongly preferred. Hire would have the chance to update and maintain Google and social media marketing campaigns to drive effective growth. Fundraising experience is also a plus.

This role offers the chance to build our charitable offerings and reshape the focus of our current organization in conjunction with the Board of Directors, with whom this hire would have direct ongoing communication and support.

While currently this is an internship position, pending success would provide the chance for this hire to develop into a higher executive role for the nonprofit, and potentially shift into a full leadership capacity. This is ideal for someone looking to be in the nonprofit sector and develop their capacity for leadership, as well as be a “face” for the charity.

Duties
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies across digital platforms, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Conduct research to identify market trends, customer and donor needs, and competitive insights to inform campaign development.
• Analyze campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics and other analytics platforms; adjust strategies based on data insights.
• Manage fundraising efforts to maximize revenue/ sponsorship opportunities through strategic partnerships.

Skills
• Proven expertise in SEO, social media marketing, digital marketing, content marketing, and performance marketing.
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising, email marketing platforms, and marketing automation tools to assist current hire in maximizing capacity in this role.
• Ability to develop compelling copywriting tailored for various funders across multiple channels.
• Excellent research skills to stay ahead of industry trends and competitive landscape analysis.
• Strong understanding of fundraising processes related to advertising sales and product promotion.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data insights into actionable strategies for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cohesively with superiors, respect leadership, communicate thoroughly and promptly, be meticulous and organized, forward thinking, all within the framework of being of service.

Join us for our monthly Open Volunteer Saturday at Hilltop Urban Farm!

These morning workdays are a hands-on way to support local food access and community growing in the Hilltop neighborhoods. Volunteers assist with seasonal tasks like planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, orchard care, light construction, and general site projects.

No experience required — just closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get dirty. We provide the tools and training! Tap water, Gatorade, and light snacks are provided.

Join us for our monthly Open Volunteer Saturday at Hilltop Urban Farm!

These morning workdays are a hands-on way to support local food access and community growing in the Hilltop neighborhoods. Volunteers assist with seasonal tasks like planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, orchard care, light construction, and general site projects.

No experience required — just closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get dirty. We provide the tools and training! Tap water, Gatorade, and light snacks are provided.

August's volunteer morning will be followed by a volunteer appreciation U-Pick where volunteers from throughout the year are invited to our abundant flower fields to pick a bouquet as a small token of our appreciation for the people who make our work possible. 

Join us for our monthly Open Volunteer Saturday at Hilltop Urban Farm!

These morning workdays are a hands-on way to support local food access and community growing in the Hilltop neighborhoods. Volunteers assist with seasonal tasks like planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, orchard care, light construction, and general site projects.

No experience required — just closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get dirty. We provide the tools and training! Tap water, Gatorade, and light snacks are provided.

Join us for our monthly Open Volunteer Saturday at Hilltop Urban Farm!

These morning workdays are a hands-on way to support local food access and community growing in the Hilltop neighborhoods. Volunteers assist with seasonal tasks like planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, orchard care, light construction, and general site projects.

No experience required — just closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get dirty. We provide the tools and training! Tap water, Gatorade, and light snacks are provided.

Join us for our monthly Open Volunteer Saturday at Hilltop Urban Farm!

These morning workdays are a hands-on way to support local food access and community growing in the Hilltop neighborhoods. Volunteers assist with seasonal tasks like planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, orchard care, light construction, and general site projects.

No experience required — just closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get dirty. We provide the tools and training! Tap water, Gatorade, and light snacks are provided.

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Development Opportunities

We are in need of volunteers to help with our monthly food pantry, which we call our Walk-In Ministry. Volunteers are needed to bag groceries, prepare and serve a simple lunch and greet clients.

The food pantry is open every fourth week:

Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am - 1 pm. (Volunteers are needed beginning at 10:30 am; Kitchen help at 10:00 am).

Dates for 2026 are:

February 23-26; March 23-26; April 20-23;

May 18-21; June 15-18; July 13-16;

August 10-13; September 8-10; October 5-8;

November 2-5; November30-December 3; And December 28th.

If you'd like to help, please include your preferred date(s) in your response. Thank you in advance for your interest in serving.

Contact Mary Caswell at mcaswell@fpcp.org or 412-471-3436 x211.

The Cellar is a year-round, non-academic hangout space for students in grades 9–12, located in the basement of First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh (320 Sixth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh – entrance on Sixth Avenue).  Tuesday through Thursday, each week, 60+ students from over 30 different schools gather to connect, relax, and build community.

Students can enjoy:
• Pool table & foosball
• Video games
• Arts & crafts
• Board games
• Basketball and more

Program Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 3–6 PM

We are looking for Christian men and women who have a heart for God and for urban youth to serve as volunteers. Help us create a welcoming, safe, and encouraging space by:
• Arriving at 2 PM to help prepare and distribute snacks (hotdogs, nachos, etc.)
• Monitoring basketball activities
• Assisting with arts & crafts
• Simply being a caring, positive adult presence

The church can help you obtain the specific clearances required to volunteer with minors at no cost if you do not already have them. Pennsylvania Act 153 requires all volunteers who work with minors to have a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and a PA State Police Criminal History Record Check. In addition, an FBI Criminal History Record Check is required for anyone who has lived outside of Pennsylvania at any time within the past 10 years. A waiver is available for individuals who have lived continuously in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years.

To get involved, please sign up and contact us for more information:

Lawrenceville Corporation is excited to host the 4th Annual Lawrenceville Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13th. We are looking for community members to help us throughout the day with the event. 

We need volunteers from 9am through 10pm, but you do not need to work with us the entire day! We need our volunteers to help with:

Please send an email to ross@lawrencevillecorp.com to discuss details and availability! 

Thanks! 

We are seeking a volunteer that can work with a small group of lower-level students in our classrooms. Learning materials are provided, and you will receive training in advance. If you are TEFL certified or are working on your TEFL certification, this could be a good opportunity for you, but we need someone to commit to at least 4 months, ideally twice a week. If you can go longer, that's great too!

At Northside Common Ministries (NCM), we are committed to building those bridges that connect our neighbors in need to an improved quality of life, while tearing down the walls that keep the hungry and homeless from success.

An affiliate unit of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, NCM operates the Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter for men and male-identifying individuals aged 18 and older, the Northside Food Pantry, and a Permanent Housing Program for those with disabilities.

We can’t do all that we do without YOU! NCM’s work is supported and facilitated by hundreds of passionate volunteers throughout the year. We need caring and committed people from the community and neighboring organizations to aid clients shopping in the food pantry and to help provide evening meals to the men’s shelter residents.

Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Serve a meal at Northside Common Ministries:

Arrive between 7:00pm- 8:00pm.

Prepare and deliver a meal to serve 30 shelter residents.

Stay and serve or drop off the food if serving is not an option.

You can also bring family, friends, colleagues, etc.

In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your attendance by following the link:

https://goodwillofsouthwesternpa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103619

At Northside Common Ministries (NCM), we are committed to building those bridges that connect our neighbors in need to an improved quality of life, while tearing down the walls that keep the hungry and homeless from success.

An affiliate unit of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, NCM operates the Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter for men and male-identifying individuals aged 18 and older, the Northside Food Pantry, and a Permanent Housing Program for those with disabilities.

We can’t do all that we do without YOU! NCM’s work is supported and facilitated by hundreds of passionate volunteers throughout the year. We need caring and committed people from the community and neighboring organizations to aid clients shopping in the food pantry and to help provide evening meals to the men’s shelter residents.

Northside Food Pantry

Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Volunteers Needed: Greeters, Inventory Organizers & Stockers, Shopping Assistants, Floaters, and Cart Assistants. Bilingual speakers always needed. Requirements may include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs. Groups of five or less only.

Days/Hours:

Monday, 8:45am - 12:15pm. Volunteers help unload our weekly food truck delivery from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and jump into a mix of special projects, random tasks, stocking shelves, and whatever else pops up so we’re ready for the week. It’s a very active shift, so come ready for lots of teamwork!

Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:30pm. These are our community-facing days. Volunteers help restock shelves, support shoppers as they choose free food and household items, and keep things running smoothly. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on shift and one of the best ways to connect directly with our neighbors.

In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your attendance by following the link:

https://goodwillofsouthwesternpa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103925

If you know exactly what those acronyms stand for, then keep reading!

The Open Door began a Gaming Group in 2024 that has become very popular with kids and teens in our surrounding neighborhoods. We began the Fall 2025 sessions with 5 different campaigns of various type, mechanics, stories, and levels.  All of them are now completely full, but we have more players interested in learning!

We have 2 nights for gaming at our spacious Rec Center:  Mondays from 6 to 8:30 pm  and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.  Some campaigns, once established, request other nights or weekend meet ups, and we are often able to accommodate those as well.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A GM?

WHO ARE THE PLAYERS?

Feel free to message with any further questions or clarification!   

In search of: Volunteer Soccer Coaches

Spring 2025 Volunteer Coach Mentor for Open Field

Commitment: 4/13/2025-6/4/2025 (8 weeks); 2 evenings per week (i.e. M/W or T or TH); 5:30-8:00pm

Training: Wednesday, March 18 (virtual), Saturday, March 21 (in-person)

What: Open Field runs an in-house recreational youth soccer league. Youth will participate in 1 practice and 1 game each week (per age group). Open Field implements a trauma-informed approach to coaching, using the game of soccer to teach Social Emotional Learning and Life Skills, along with soccer skills. 

Who: Open Field works largely with youth from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, who will play in the league. Ages 6-14.

Responsibilities: 

Requirements

Schedule: One Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (date coordinated in advance)

Time Commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours

Opportunity Description:

Cancer Bridges is seeking a volunteer group to help host a fun and engaging Bingo Night for our members. This is a meaningful opportunity for a team to support individuals impacted by cancer while creating a welcoming, joyful experience.

Volunteer Group Responsibilities:

Who Should Apply:

This opportunity is ideal for any small group--corporate teams, community groups, service organizations, or student groups looking for a hands-on, impactful volunteer experience.

Why Volunteer with Cancer Bridges:

Additional Information:

Dates will be scheduled collaboratively and will take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Cancer Bridges staff will provide guidance and support to ensure a successful event.

Interested?

Please contact Alyssa, alyssa@cancerbridges.org, to learn more or to schedule your group’s Bingo Night!

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Clean Team is inviting you to be a contributing team member. Volunteer with us during one (or more) of our weekend volunteer projects and be a bigger part of Downtown. Want to connect with those who live, work, and play Downtown? Join us from 10am to 2pm for our Saturday & Sunday Beautification Projects. These volunteer events takes place every Saturday & Sunday. We work to complete a project that will impact everyone who enjoys the Golden Triangle.

This is a great opportunity to meet others from your neighborhood, socialize, do good, and get outdoors. We will also log your volunteer hours for opportunities to earn special perks, too. Bring a friend, a neighbor, a co-worker and have a great time.

Come ready to dig in and reshape downtown. Little experience is necessary. We will train you and provide everything you need for the day. Projects will vary from week to week and can include weeding & seeding, removing rubble, painting, and much more. We can even tailor a weekend event for your group based on your skills, interests, and the number of participants in your party.

Invite your friends and encourage your family to spend the day with us during our Saturday/Sunday Beautification Projects. Meet at 10 AM, at 120 Boulevard of the Allies to get started!

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Clean Team is inviting you to be a contributing team member. Volunteer with us during one (or more) of our weekend volunteer projects and be a bigger part of Downtown. Want to connect with those who live, work, and play Downtown? Join us from 10am to 2pm for our Saturday & Sunday Beautification Projects. These volunteer events takes place every Saturday & Sunday. We work to complete a project that will impact everyone who enjoys the Golden Triangle.

This is a great opportunity to meet others from your neighborhood, socialize, do good, and get outdoors. We will also log your volunteer hours for opportunities to earn special perks, too. Bring a friend, a neighbor, a co-worker and have a great time.

Come ready to dig in and reshape downtown. Little experience is necessary. We will train you and provide everything you need for the day. Projects will vary from week to week and can include weeding & seeding, removing rubble, painting, and much more. We can even tailor a weekend event for your group based on your skills, interests, and the number of participants in your party.

Invite your friends and encourage your family to spend the day with us during our Saturday/Sunday Beautification Projects. Meet at 10 AM, at 120 Boulevard of the Allies!

Help us show our blood donors how awesome they really are at our donation centers and mobile blood drives! Volunteers assist with:

All of our chapter operations are made possible with the dedication of volunteers across the Western Pennsylvania Chapter! Join us in our mission to #StopSuicide!

Below is information about the different levels of volunteer engagement, depending on how much time you are able and ready to give. We welcome you, whether it is just for the day or for much more! Don't forget to keep scrolling to read more about our chapter committees, whether you hope to join one now or simply learn more about everything we do here at Western Pennsylvania Chapter Committees.   The AFSP Western Pennsylvania Chapter is working hard to bring suicide prevention resources to as many people as we can across Western Pennsylvania. It is through volunteer-run committees that we are able to do this work, and we hope you will consider joining us!  The following chapter committees are described in more detail below: Community Walk Committees Advocacy & Public Policy Committee Programs Committee Prevention Education Committee Public Relations Committee Fundraising Committee Loss & Healing Committee Nominations & Development Committee.

We are currently looking for a few open board member positions, tabling volunteers and program and education presenting volunteers.  

Life Builders is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented volunteer to assist with fundraising and donor relations efforts. This role will help expand our community impact by supporting the planning, coordination, and outreach for fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities.

Responsibilities:

Skills & Qualifications:

Life Builders is seeking a creative and motivated volunteer to assist with marketing and communications. This role is ideal for someone passionate about storytelling, social media, and community impact. The volunteer will help raise awareness of Life Builders’ programs, events, and volunteer opportunities through engaging content and outreach.

Responsibilities:

Skills & Qualifications:

Your creativity will help Life Builders share hope, connect with more people, and grow support for programs that change lives across our community.

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for volunteers to welcome and check-in our lifesaving blood donors at blood drives we hold throughout the community. Our volunteers also help in the refreshment area serving snacks, carrying on friendly conversation, and looking after our donors...letting them know how much they are appreciated.

Purpose

Responsibilities

DAT/SP-specific Responsibilities: 

General Responsibilities for all Specialists: 

Time Commitment

Volunteer Frequency

Qualifications

DAT/SP-specific Qualifications (required): 

General Qualifications for all Specialists (required): 

Development Opportunities

RECEPTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Shift work between the hours of 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday

Local/Regional: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.

Beyond region: Minimum of 14 days working 8- or 12-hour shifts

Required:

Required:

May retain position as long as training is updated and regional engagement criteria is met. Leadership position continuation will be evaluated and discussed during Career Path conversation and based on performance reviews and regional activity. 

Disaster Health Services Supervisor

Everybody Wins! literacy program:

Weekly Reading Buddy to students Kindergarten through 3rd Grade 

Questions? Call Kyle Fahsel, Director of Mentoring at (412) 321-8022 ext. 333

2025 - 2026 School Year Sessions: 

Required Clearances: 

All 3 clearances are good for 5 years from when you originally obtained them. To be valid for School Year 2024-25 clearances must be dated June 2020 or newer.

About our Program: 

Everybody Wins! is a literacy mentoring program that strives to build literacy skills and a love of reading in elementary school students. This program pairs kindergarten through third-grade students with corporate and community volunteers to share conversation and read together. These consistent, one-on-one experiences increase a child’s opportunity for success, both academically and in life.  

Throughout the year, students look forward to spending time with their Reading Buddies and benefit from the encouragement of a caring adult and opportunity to read stories together, while mentors enjoy sharing their love of books and the satisfaction of having a meaningful impact on a young person’s life. Formal evaluations have demonstrated that Everybody Wins! is one of the very few programs to effectively impact low-income students in reading comprehension, motivation and achievement, as well as overall academic performance, classroom behavior, self-confidence and social skills.  

Everybody Wins! literacy program:

Weekly Reading Buddy to students Kindergarten through 3rd Grade 

Questions? Call Kyle Fahsel, Director of Mentoring at (412) 321-8022 ext. 333

2025 - 2026 School Year Sessions: 

Required Clearances: 

All 3 clearances are good for 5 years from when you originally obtained them. To be valid for School Year 2024-25 clearances must be dated June 2020 or newer.

About our Program: 

Everybody Wins! is a literacy mentoring program that strives to build literacy skills and a love of reading in elementary school students. This program pairs kindergarten through third-grade students with corporate and community volunteers to share conversation and read together. These consistent, one-on-one experiences increase a child’s opportunity for success, both academically and in life.  

Throughout the year, students look forward to spending time with their Reading Buddies and benefit from the encouragement of a caring adult and opportunity to read stories together, while mentors enjoy sharing their love of books and the satisfaction of having a meaningful impact on a young person’s life. Formal evaluations have demonstrated that Everybody Wins! is one of the very few programs to effectively impact low-income students in reading comprehension, motivation and achievement, as well as overall academic performance, classroom behavior, self-confidence and social skills. 

Location: Southwestern Pennsylvania
Reports To: Information & Planning Team Leader, DCS Southwestern PA
Job Type: Part-time (Volunteer)
Time Commitment: Weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; field work may be needed during the first 72 hours of a disaster

Help gather and organize disaster-related data to support planning and decision-making during disaster response and recovery. Your work helps ensure effective service delivery and supports reporting to donors.

Purpose:

Help grow a strong and diverse volunteer team by connecting with local communities and sharing opportunities to serve with the American Red Cross.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment:

Approximately 2–4+ hours per week, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications:

Support & Training:

SRT/SA-specific Responsibilities: 

Steady-State SRT/SA Responsibilities (when not deployed in SRT) 

 Operational-State SRT/SA Responsibilities (when deployed in SRT) 

General Responsibilities for all Service Associates: 

SRT/SA-specific Qualifications (required): 

  General Qualifications for all Service Associates (required):  

Red Cross promotion opportunities: Shelter Resident Transition Supervisor

Professional development opportunities: Self-awareness, implicit biases awareness, increased empathy and emotional intelligence, and development of professional boundaries

See the Disaster Responder Training Requirements document for current training requirements.

Responsibilities vary depending on assignment.

Required:

Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements. 

May retain position as long as training is updated and regional engagement criteria is met. Leadership position continuation will be evaluated and discussed during Career Path conversation and based on performance reviews and regional activity.

Purpose:

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation inin-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To safely transport and deliver blood or bloodproducts to hospital customers.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

4 hours per day 9:00am - 1:00pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

Required:

Recommended:

Military command and staff
Region SAF leadership
MEPS volunteers

1 year, renewable

FUL/SA-specific Responsibilities: 

General Responsibilities for all Service Associates:

FUL/SA-specific Qualifications (required): 

FUL/SA-specific Qualifications (recommended):  

 General Qualifications for all Service Associates (required): 

Promotion to Logistics Fulfillment Supervisor (LOG/FUL/SV)

See the Disaster Responder Training Requirements document for current training requirements.