Volunteer Needs From: Pittsburgh Cares

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. 

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.

To a neighbor in the Mon Valley, a tax refund will make a world of difference. You can make it happen. Join us as a Free Tax Prep volunteer at the Human Services Center Mon Valley (HSCMV) in Turtle Creek!

Volunteers help low to moderate income families make the most of their tax refunds by providing free federal, state, and local income tax preparation assistance. Last year, volunteers assisted with over 700 returns adding up to nearly $900,000 back to neighbors in our community. These critical dollars put food on the table, paid heating bills, furthered education, and more.

Prospective volunteers will undergo FREE training (in December and January) to ensure they meet the IRS guidelines. NO prior experience is needed! All volunteers are taught federal and PA tax law and the preparation of simple tax returns. HSCMV will provide in-person tax preparation on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, beginning January 27, 2026 through April 8, 2026.

What we’re looking for from volunteers:

In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your interest by contacting Stephanie Eson at seson@hscmonvalley.org or 412-437-8229. 

To a neighbor in the Mon Valley, a tax refund will make a world of difference. You can make it happen. Join us as a Free Tax Prep volunteer at the Human Services Center Mon Valley (HSCMV) in Turtle Creek!

Volunteers are needed to greet taxpayers as they arrive at the HSCMV tax site. The site helps low to moderate income families make the most of their tax refunds by providing free federal, state, and local income tax preparation assistance. Last year, volunteers assisted with over 700 returns adding up to nearly $900,000 back to our community. These critical dollars put food on the table, paid heating bills, furthered education, and more.

Prospective volunteers will undergo FREE training (in December and January) to ensure they meet the IRS guidelines. NO prior experience is needed! HSCMV will provide in-person tax preparation on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, beginning January 27, 2026 through April 8, 2026.

What we’re looking for from volunteers:

In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your interest by contacting Stephanie Eson at (seson@hscmonvalley.org) or 412-437-8229.

Help support Team CTF at our 11th annual Roll for a Reason Gala! We are looking for volunteers to assist during the event to coordinate raffle ticket sales, assist the caterer, help folks check-in, etc. All volunteers must be available for the pre-event meeting at 4pm (dinner will be provided). End times can be flexible, if needed.

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.

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

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

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

2-10 hours/month

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to perform Mass Care readiness and capacity building activities needed to enable effective service delivery (in a disaster response).

Responsibilities: Mass Care provides activities and services on a congregate basis to the
community as a whole including feeding, sheltering, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies.
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Mass Care program including:
1) Support the annual mass care goals, RDO objectives, and regional/
chapter plan for mass care services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities
2) Projects and local response activities will be assigned according to the
activities you are training in: feeding, sheltering, distribution of emergency supplies, or reunification.
3) Projects may include tasks such as conducting facility surveys for
response activity sites, meeting with partners to build relationships,
conducting inventory and updating supply kits.

Qualifications: Ability to: • follow and implement requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.
• adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.
• build effective relationships with others who can help with work related goals.
• be sensitive in human interactions to diversity inclusiveness.
• work toward service associate position in at least one Mass Care activity

Requirements:

**Complete 8 hours of online training prior before deployment is considered***

***The Red Cross will cover travel, lodging and meals while volunteer is deployed during disaster relief efforts***

***Must be free to deploy for a 14 days period. Travel may be outside of home state.***

Relationships: Works closely with all other Mass Care workers to ensure team goals are achieved. Feeding, Sheltering, Reunification, or DES worker during operations.
• Mass Care Regional Program Lead or Mass Care Chapter/Territory Coordinator
Training: • Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (Required) • Mass Care: An Overview (Required)
• Fundamental courses for all Mass Care activities strongly recommended

During a shift, Donor Ambassadors will:

 Donor Ambassadors are needed to support both mobile blood drives (which are hosted at community or sponsor sites) and fixed sites (Red Cross blood donation centers).

5-6 hour shift not including travel time. Blood Drives are weekdays only. Preferred commitment 1 shift/month

While this position requires that volunteers speak English, in some locations the role may place a special emphasis on engaging with donors whose preferred language is Spanish. (NOTE: this is not a translator role)

*Additional adult supervision can be provided by a parent, guardian, sibling, teacher, youth club coordinator or other adult.

The following Red Cross trainings are required to serve in this role:

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

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Did you know someone needs blood every 2 seconds?? We're looking for compassionate volunteers to help support our lifesaving mission. As a volunteer, you'll welcome and check in donors at blood drives held throughout the community. You'll also help in the refreshment area-offering snacks, sharing friendly conversation, and making sure our donors feel appreciated and cared for.

It’s a small commitment that makes a big impact!

Enron will be performed at One Oxford Centre located at 301 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA. Parking is located in the One Oxford Centre parking garage. The One Oxford Centre garage address is 339 Cherry Way. There are three entrances, one on Third Ave, one on Cherry Way, and one on Fourth Ave. 

Evening perfromances run Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM. Please arrive by 6:30 PM. Matinees are Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Please arrive by 1:00 PM.

Please call 412-362-1713 or email me at hazyj@quantumtheatre.com if you have any questions.

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.

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.

Tuesdays, 12-5pm( 2nd, 4th, and 5th week)  

Tuesdays 5-7pm (4th week, every other month)  

Wednesday, 12-5pm (2nd week)

Wednesdays, 12-3pm (3rd, and 5th week)

Wednesday, 3-5pm (1st week)

The Open Door is excited to join forces with Crafton School of the Arts to host a DRAMA CLUB!  With an eye toward a Spring Musical, we have about 20 students ages 6-16 learning stage directions, basic acting skills, memorizing lines, and digging into all the wonderful things that come from the world of theater!

With a group this size, we are in need of a few more adults. This way we can split up into small groups and really concentrate on the learning experience for each participant.  While we would prefer people who have a little experience on stage, it's more important that our volunteers are committed to helping students feel safe, loved, and free to express their ideas.  If you're the kind of person who enjoys inspiring kids & teens to do more than they thought they could, then We Need YOU!

Ideally, volunteers can commit to every week, but if you're excited to be involved then you certainly can come according to your schedule - please try for at least one Tuesday a month to provide consistency for the kids and directors.

Thank you for considering!

Our Youth Outreach has begun hosting "Creative Club" on Thursday evenings for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  This is a time for arts & crafts projects with materials that kids may not usually have access to, or may not have enough time to explore through school.

Helpers are needed to set up the project, then provide kids with one-on-one help as much as possible, followed by brief clean up time. We have a vibrant group who enjoy being silly, and are not afraid to get messy while expressing our creativity!

You are also welcome to suggest, plan, and lead your own creative project - just talk to Becky about your idea, and we will get the materials you need!

Every 3rd Wednesday from 6-7:15 pm, kids in grades 3-8 are invited to take their building up to the next level: Our LEGO club follows a standard "curriculum" to inspire creativity, foster team-building, and have a brick-load of fun!

As a Facilitator, you would simply help lead the kids through the pre-selected activities that have been planned.  We will send you the activities ahead of time so you know what to expect, and ask that you arrive about 15 minutes early. 

Most importantly, and as with all our programs, Volunteers are here to LOVE kids! So even if you don't know your 3x3 from a 6x2 or haven't played with LEGOs for 3 decades - You are still needed and important in the lives of every kid that walks through our Open Door. Join our growing team of volunteers!

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:

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

Join us on the Baldwin section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a special Trail Care Tuesday opportunity!

Volunteers will:

Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle, water will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.

Please reach out to Ashley Martin, Trail Stewardship Program Manager, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.

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

Join us on the South Side section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a spooky Trail Care Thursday opportunity!

Volunteers will:

Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged! 

Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle, water refills will not be provided. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details and what to expect; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.

Please reach out to Ashley Martin, Trail Stewardship Program Manager, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.

Help care for our blood donors after their lifesaving blood donation. Volunteers needed at mobile blood drives throughout the city. Flexible schedule. 

Works successfully with all other Community Engagement and Partnerships team members to successfully complete tasks.

Become proficient in Community Engagement and Partnerships. Once
proficient, career development to supervisory/management positions and
ability to go to disaster beyond the region.

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

Purpose

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Relationships

Development Opportunities

During a shift, Donor Ambassadors will:

 Donor Ambassadors are needed to support both mobile blood drives (which are hosted at community or sponsor sites) and fixed sites (Red Cross blood donation centers).

5-6 hour shift not including travel time. Blood Drives are weekdays only. Preferred commitment 1 shift/month

While this position requires that volunteers speak English, in some locations the role may place a special emphasis on engaging with donors whose preferred language is Spanish. (NOTE: this is not a translator role)

*Additional adult supervision can be provided by a parent, guardian, sibling, teacher, youth club coordinator or other adult.

The following Red Cross trainings are required to serve in this role:

During a shift, Donor Ambassadors will:

 Donor Ambassadors are needed to support both mobile blood drives (which are hosted at community or sponsor sites) and fixed sites (Red Cross blood donation centers).

5-6 hour shift not including travel time. Blood Drives are weekdays only. Preferred commitment 1 shift/month

While this position requires that volunteers speak English, in some locations the role may place a special emphasis on engaging with donors whose preferred language is Spanish. (NOTE: this is not a translator role)

*Additional adult supervision can be provided by a parent, guardian, sibling, teacher, youth club coordinator or other adult.

The following Red Cross trainings are required to serve in this role:

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, and SATURDAYS

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct  impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.

We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.

No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. 

Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks.

Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 26,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. 

Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience.

"I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up."

“Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it.  My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!”

"This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!"

To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. 

If you’d like to learn more about ENGin before joining, you can watch a recording of our info-session .

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org.

We are looking for tutors to assist with GED prep, Language Learning (a combination of ESOL and literacy), and peer literacy tutoring.

Tutors willing to commute is essential, as the facilities are a distance from the city of Pittsburgh.

SCI Greene classes are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 10:30 or 1:00pm - 3:30.

Please map the distance to the facility from your location to determine if this commute is feasible once or twice weekly before applying. 

We accept applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, as classes with facility partners are taught year-round. 

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.

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!

Our organization seeks to serve the kids of Crafton Heights and surrounding communities. One way to do that is by helping them with basic school skills such as math and reading. 

This is why, starting September 2, we are offering FREE Tutoring for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!  

Qualified Volunteers are:

-Retired school teachers or teachers with experience teaching young elementary

-College Students in the fields of Elementary or Early Childhood Education

-Someone with tutoring experience

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.

Please be sure to sign and return the paperwork before you start!

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, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Unload food delivery truck. Truck arrives between 9-9:30am. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm. Assist in the food pantry. We kindly ask that you arrive on time and stay for the full shift.

Pleasant Valley Men's Shelter

Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Serve a meal at Northside Common Ministries: 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. Preregistration required! https://ncm.corsizio.com/

The Cellar is an afterschool program for students in grades 9-12, located in the basement of First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh (320 Sixth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh). It is a year-round, non-academic hang out space that draws 40+ students each day from 30 different schools. Students have access to a pool table, foosball, video games, arts/crafts, board games, basketball and more. The Cellar operates each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-6 pm. (Entrance on Sixth Avenue). We will resume for the '25-'26 school year on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 

Volunteers (Christian men and women) are needed, beginning at 2pm, to help prepare and distribute snacks (hotdogs, nachos, etc.), monitor basketball playing, assist with arts/crafts and generally be a caring adult presence in the room. 

If you have a heart for God and for urban youth, please consider joining us. As you will be working with minors, volunteers must either already have or be willing to obtain (at no cost through the church) a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance. 

In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to contact us for more information - 412-471-3436 x220 (Cheryl Swartz) or cswartz@fpcp.org. 

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 very fourth week:

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

Remaining dates for 2025 are August 11-14; September 8-11; October 6-9; November 3-6; December 1-4 and December 29. 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 Cheryl Swartz at cswartz@fpcp.org or 412-471-3436 x220.

Adult Education ONLINE Classroom volunteer assistants needed at Goodwill of Southwestern PA (on Zoom)

Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting instructors in the online classroom. We are mainly looking for volunteers who can work with students ONLINE on Science, with direction provided by the classroom teacher. Our students will need help with work on reading for meaning in science, designing and interpreting science experiments, and using numbers and graphics in science in order to prepare for the GED tests to obtain their High School Equivalency diplomas.

Tutors can meet with students 3-4 hours a week. Currently, we have a need for tutors who can meet during the day. Volunteers should have their High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. It would be nice for volunteers to have or be working toward, a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field, but we just ask that you have a desire to help adult students achieve their educational goals! An interest in the subject matter is always a plus!

We would love to have a volunteer help us for at least 4-6 months, and we can of course work with days you need to be off, vacations, etc, as long as we know ahead of time. If you cannot volunteer for as long as 4-6 months, but you are really interested, please reach out and we can discuss what works for you. 

Please confirm your interest here (by selecting "Sign Up").

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Reilly, Education Volunteer Coordinator by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at ashley.reilly@goodwillswpa.org.

NOTE: We can only use volunteers who reside in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

NOTE: We can only use volunteers who reside in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

Adult Education ONLINE Classroom volunteer assistants needed at Goodwill of Southwestern PA (on Zoom)

Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting instructors in the online classroom. We are mainly looking for volunteers who can work with students ONLINE on Social Studies, with direction provided by the classroom teacher. Our students will need help with work in Civics, U.S. History, Government, Politics, World Geography & Economics skills in order to prepare for the GED test to obtain their High School Equivalency diplomas.

Tutors can meet with students 3-4 hours a week. Currently, we have a need for tutors who can meet during the day. Volunteers should have their High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. It would be nice for volunteers to have or be working toward, a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field, but we just ask that you have a desire to help adult students achieve their educational goals! An interest in the subject matter is always a plus!

We would love to have a volunteer help us for at least 4-6 months, and we can of course work with days you need to be off, vacations, etc, as long as we know ahead of time. If you cannot volunteer for as long as 4-6 months, but you are really interested, please reach out and we can discuss what works for you. 

Please confirm your interest here (by selecting "Sign Up").

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Reilly, Education Volunteer Coordinator by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at ashley.reilly@goodwillswpa.org.

NOTE: We can only use volunteers who reside in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

In search of: Volunteer Soccer Coaches

Fall 2025 Volunteer Coach Mentor for Open Field + Elliott Athletic Association Community League

Commitment: 9/2/2025-10/30/2025 (8 weeks); 2 evenings per week (i.e. M/W or T/TH); 5:30-8:00pm

Training: Saturday, August 23 & Wednesday, August 27

What: Open Field partners with the Elliot West-End Athletic Association for the 4th year in running a community soccer league. This is an in-house recreational soccer league. Youth will be placed onto teams, and 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 alongside youth from the wider West End area. Ages 9-14.

Responsibilities: 

Requirements

Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs in the Pittsburgh area and across the state.

WHAT WE DO 

We’re a volunteer-run organization sending cheerful, personal, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters to seniors in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia. Since April 2020, we’ve delivered joy in over 30 languages worldwide!

WHAT WE OFFER

➙ A chance to brighten a senior’s day.

➙ Flexible volunteering from anywhere, anytime, year-round.

➙ Community service hour verification for students (separate registration required).

➙ Tips for writing meaningful letters.

➙ An inclusive environment welcoming all ages and abilities.

➙ If you would like us to approve your Pittsburgh Cares timesheet, please reach out to Lindsay at Lindsay@LettersAgainstIsolation.com with a photo of your letters.

➙ Students seeking service credit: Review our guidelines, complete the student registration form and submit photos of your letters for verification. Earn one hour of credit for every four approved letters.

Here are some sample letters from fellow Pennsylvanians. You'll find more ideas and examples on our website:

Catholic Charities is looking for individuals to help our Case Managers who operate our Drop In Center/Dining Area located at 111 Blvd of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. This area is designed to serve meals to those who are experiencing homelessness and to help connect them to additional services including medical, dental, housing, mental wellness and more. Volunteers will assist in serving lunch and beverages to guests who utilize the space, along with helping with light cleanup and engaging with our guests. Volunteer hours are anytime Monday through Friday 7:30am – 1pm.

Now more than ever we are relying on grassroots efforts to achieve our mission. We are seeking motivated volunteers to assist with administrative tasks related to day to day operations. Responsibilities include maintaining volunteer databases, creating and distributing recruitment materials, copying/scanning, preparing mailings, and assembling outreach kits. This role offers an opportunity to develop organizational and communication skills while making a positive impact in our community. Some technology or comfort with using technology is preferred but we do have other projects that do not require technology.

We’re seeking real, relatable, and diverse talent for a lifestyle photoshoot capturing the warmth and hospitality of a local nonprofit guesthouse setting.

Casting Details: Age Range: 25–55

All backgrounds, ethnicities, and body types encouraged to apply. Looking for everyday people with expressive faces and comfortable presence in front of the camera Individuals or real pairs (friends, couples, siblings, etc.) encouraged to submit. People with an authentic, kind presence. Those comfortable in emotional or thoughtful scenes (e.g., support groups, meaningful conversations). Models available for early morning or late afternoon/early evening shoots. No prior modeling experience necessary.

SCENES INCLUDE:

Photos will be intimate, storytelling-style, featuring 2–3 people per frame.

Send an email marketing@familyhouse.org with the subject line: "Family House Photoshoot." Include: 1-2 recent photos (headshot + selfie preferred). Name, age, and contact info.

SHOOT DATES:

Shifts range from 2-4 hours. Usage of media: Internal and external marketing use (website, social, print materials, etc.).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Registering for this volunteer opportunity on this platform does not confirm nor guarantee your participation. Please make sure to follow the instructions above and e-mail marketing@familyhouse.org to confirm participation.

You will help physically carry items such as our tent (30 lbs), signs

We need fosters!  We get a lot of our fosters from Texas, due to the numerous German Shepherds and mixes there.  If you foster a puppy, we are looking for a 2 week commitment where you get to play and have fun with an adorable puppy, see them blossom, and then see them go to their new home - unless you foster fail and keep them!  We cover the cost of vetting and food, you need to have the time and love to help us help dogs in need!

avel Unity is a nonprofit focused on making the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity Youth Volunteer, you can make an impact on travel and tourism businesses in your local community. In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your interest by following the link: https://bit.ly/FTLNapp

TU Youth Volunteers meet youth from around the world through online calls and get to meet interesting travel professionals.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/youth

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!

We are located 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 every single week. 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 "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.

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

Join our team as a volunteer coach for our youth flag football league! We’re looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about mentoring young athletes, teaching the fundamentals of football, and fostering a fun, competitive, and positive environment. As a coach, you’ll lead practices, guide teams during games, and help develop players’ skills and teamwork. No prior coaching experience is necessary—just a love for the game and a commitment to making a difference!

Join our team as a volunteer coach for our youth flag football league! We’re looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about mentoring young athletes, teaching the fundamentals of football, and fostering a fun, competitive, and positive environment. As a coach, you’ll lead practices, guide teams during games, and help develop players’ skills and teamwork. No prior coaching experience is necessary—just a love for the game and a commitment to making a difference!

Join us at Casa San Jose as a volunteer ONLINE English teacher for adult immigrants!

Casa San Jose is a non-profit serving the Latino community in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas and it offers adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to Spanish-speaking adults, 18+, in Allegheny and Beaver Counties in four evenings a week, 7:00 to 8:30pm. Classes are offered ONLINE as well as in East Liberty, Mount Lebanon and Ambridge (in Beaver County). 

At the moment, we have a GREATER need for volunteers to teach ONLINE, on Zoom. We are seeking those who are comfortable with Zoom, and preferably those who have LED a zoom meeting before (knowing how to screen share a document, annotate the document on screen, etc is a PLUS :), but also happy to have volunteers who are willing to learn how to do this!

As a volunteer, you can do 1 to 2 nights per week. Casa San Jose offers three sessions a year: a Spring session from January to May, Summer session in June and July, and a Fall session from Sept. to November, with no classes in December. 

Stay with us for just one season, or stay as long as you like!

While previous teaching / ESL experience is not required, it's always welcomed! You will be able to observe classes before deciding if you'd like to volunteer with us. You may choose to co-teach a class with another volunteer or teach on your own one to two nights a week. 

Knowledge of Spanish is also not required, but of course, it's welcomed! It's certainly helpful to know some basic Spanish when teaching the beginner level, but it's absolutely possible to teach it without. We can show you how!

If you express interest in this opportunity, Trisha Powell, ESL Coordinator, will reach out to you to set up a brief one-on-one meeting on Zoom to learn more. 

Looking to make a difference? One of the quickest ways to add happiness and feel a sense of purpose is to be of service.  Hope Hospice (a non-profit organization in the North Hills) is looking for kind and compassionate volunteers to visit with patients at home or in facilities. Please consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts/crafts or merely offering your presence! Looking for volunteers in the North and South Hills of Pittsburgh.

 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.

Thank you!

Our meals on wheels program is currently using a MS Access Database that is hosted online and our problem is that is has become very expensive (over $2000/yr) and our small program cannot afford this much longer.  The issue is that the database code was written by a large meals on wheels and modified for our use.  When we asked if the database can simply be installed on our PC, we were told that it's not possible the way it is written.

Just for kicks, I started dabbling with Chat GPT and the database.  It quickly knew much of the data needed for a meals on wheels program and seems promising.

I'm not an expert in writing code and get rather lost, but for someone with experience, it will be simple to understand. Looking for some guidance and assistance in setting up a Database for a Meals on Wheels Program. Let's see how far AI can go!  I'm hopeful that it won't take up too much of your time.  Most everything should be able to happen remotely as well as at a time that is convenient for you.

This would be huge for our program if you choose to help because a small organization simply cannot afford to hire and pay for a custom written database.  That being said, after the program is set up and running successfully, we would be willing to discuss some type of fee for future maintenance if needed (there always seem to be glitches/oddities that come up with databases). 

While we are currently using MS Access, but it doesn't need to be.  If you find that SQL or perhaps oven something like Apache open source software would be preferred, I'm open to suggestions.

I hope to hear from you and thanks for the consideration.

Feel good by helping prepare salads, sandwiches, packing bags etc. for the elderly and disabled people in our area.  It's not hard work, just requires a little of your time. The small amount of time that you give will greatly help others who are possibly alone with nobody in their lives to help.

Currently need help on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Interested people must call in advance to schedule a time and date to come in.

If interested or have any questions, please contact Dan at 724-217-0211-cell phone.

Join us at Casa San Jose as a volunteer English teacher for adult immigrants!

Casa San Jose is a non-profit serving the Latino community in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas and it offers adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to Spanish-speaking adults, 18+, in Allegheny and Beaver Counties in four evenings a week, 7:00 to 8:30pm. Classes are offered in East Liberty, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon and Ambridge (in Beaver County). 

As a volunteer, you can do 1 to 2 nights per week in one of our locations that is closest to you. Casa San Jose offers three sessions a year: a Spring session from January to May, Summer session in June and July, and a Fall session from Sept. to November, with no classes in December. 

Stay with us for just one season, or stay as long as you like!

While previous teaching / ESL experience is not required, it's always welcomed! You will be able to observe classes before deciding if you'd like to volunteer with us. You may choose to co-teach a class with another volunteer or teach on your own one to two nights a week. 

Knowledge of Spanish is also not required, but of course, it's welcomed! It's certainly helpful to know some basic Spanish (or Portuguese) when teaching the beginner level, but it's absolutely possible to teach it without.

If you express interest in this opportunity, Trisha Powell, ESL Coordinator, will reach out to you to set up a brief one-on-one meeting on Zoom to learn more. 

Join us at Casa San Jose as a volunteer English teacher for adult immigrants!

Casa San Jose is a non-profit serving the Latino community in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas and it offers adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to Spanish-speaking adults, 18+, in Allegheny and Beaver Counties in four evenings a week, 7:00 to 8:30pm. Classes are offered in East Liberty, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon and Ambridge (in Beaver County). 

As a volunteer, you can do 1 to 2 nights per week in one of our locations that is closest to you. Casa San Jose offers three sessions a year: a Spring session from January to May, Summer session in June and July, and a Fall session from Sept. to November, with no classes in December.  Stay with us for just one season, or stay as long as you like!

While previous teaching / ESL experience is not required, it's always welcomed! You will be able to observe classes before deciding if you'd like to volunteer with us. You may choose to co-teach a class with another volunteer or teach on your own one to two nights a week.  Knowledge of Spanish is also not required, but of course, it's welcomed! It's certainly helpful to know some basic Spanish (or Portuguese) when teaching the beginner level, but it's absolutely possible to teach it without.

If you express interest in this opportunity, Trisha Powell, ESL Coordinator, will reach out to you to set up a brief one-on-one meeting on Zoom to learn more.

Join us at Casa San Jose as a volunteer English teacher for adult immigrants!

Casa San Jose is a non-profit serving the Latino community in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas and it offers adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to Spanish-speaking adults, 18+, in Allegheny and Beaver Counties in four evenings a week, 7:00 to 8:30pm. Classes are offered in East Liberty, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon and Ambridge (in Beaver County). 

As a volunteer, you can do 1 to 2 nights per week in one of our locations that is closest to you. Casa San Jose offers three sessions a year: a Spring session from January to May, Summer session in June and July, and a Fall session from Sept. to November, with no classes in December.  Stay with us for just one season, or stay as long as you like!

While previous teaching / ESL experience is not required, it's always welcomed! You will be able to observe classes before deciding if you'd like to volunteer with us. You may choose to co-teach a class with another volunteer or teach on your own one to two nights a week.  Knowledge of Spanish is also not required, but of course, it's welcomed! It's certainly helpful to know some basic Spanish (or Portuguese) when teaching the beginner level, but it's absolutely possible to teach it without.

If you express interest in this opportunity, Trisha Powell, ESL Coordinator, will reach out to you to set up a brief one-on-one meeting on Zoom to learn more.

Volunteers are needed to drive older neighbors to specific appointments in the North Hills using the volunteer's car. This volunteer opportunity allows you to use our online platform to pick and choose appointments that are convenient for your location and schedule! This opportunity is a wonderful way to give an older adult the gift of independence.  

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by helping them maintain their independence! The Free Rides for Seniors shuttle service is a vital resource, providing much-needed transportation that grows in demand each year.

We're looking for both drivers and onboard co-pilots. No special license is needed for drivers! Co-pilots receive calls, help the driver with navigation, and assist passengers with walkers when needed. Come take a ride and see how fun and rewarding this experience can be.

The American Cancer Society provides free rides to treatment for people with cancer. As a trained Road To Recovery volunteer driver, you can change someone’s life in as little as one hour a week by ensuring a ride is available, so care isn’t stopped or delayed.

Keep in mind that most rides are needed during Monday through Friday, primarily between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Drivers should have regular availability at some point during that time frame (you choose your availability).

If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle, then you’re already on the road to volunteering. But you’ll also need to

The American Cancer Society takes your safety seriously and has implemented new guidelines to minimize COVID-19 risks to patients and volunteer drivers. All volunteer drivers are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with COVID vaccinations.

What’s often standing between people with cancer and lifesaving treatment is a ride to get there. And we need you now more than ever.

Connect with us at cancer.org/drive to learn more about Road To Recovery volunteer opportunities in your area or contact Marian at marian.emanuelson@cancer.org.

Join the Bridges Family!!

Learn more about our opportunities to make a difference in a patient’s life by becoming a hospice volunteer.

Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding.  In addition to confirming your interest here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to call 412-380-0711 or visit our website at www.bridgeshospice.org..

We may not be able to change the outcome, but we can affect the journey!   

Sojourner House's signature event is the Annual Victorian Tea. The Victorian Tea is entering it's 21st year on April 27, 2025. The event will be held at the Wyndham Grand Downtown and we anticipate a crowd of 350 people. The Victorian Tea is a social afternoon with traditional "High Tea" fare, socializing, and fundraising activities. We are looking for volunteers to join the planning of this year's event from selling tickets, gathering auction items, planning the agenda and decor of this annual fundraiser. 

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

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS, and SATURDAYS

The Japan in the Schools program is a unique program that brings Japanese education into classrooms in Western PA. Education Outreach Coordinator Katsuko Shellhammer guides the visits with teams of volunteers, so you can participate even if you're new to Japanese culture or if English is your second language. With many visits each school year, this is our largest volunteer opportunity. As of 2015, all school volunteers are required to have background checks. Please visit our website to learn more about the program.  Once you have expressed your interest (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your interest at following the link: registration form, you will be included in scheduling emails to volunteer as your schedule allows.

Each semester, we recruit a Program & Events intern to assist with the implementation and evaluation of JASP programming, from small member events to major fundraisers. As an intern, you will play an active role in the support of our various programs, present research to the Executive Director, and help with daily office tasks. 

This opportunity is mainly geared towards college students, but adults with daytime availability and interest are also encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities:

·         Assist with event planning and organization;

·         Support communication efforts on social and traditional media;

·         Attend events and uphold a professional and enthusiastic image for the JASP;

·         Succinctly summarize events, programs, and meetings;

·         Ensure complete wrap-up of events including updating event handbook;

·         Share ideas, ask questions, and offer suggestions during Committee meetings;

·         Develop office etiquette and skills (telephone, emails, meetings);   

·         Build relationships and trust with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

·         Must have proficiency with MS Office Suite;

·         Must be self-motivated and willing to ask questions;

·         Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner and work as a team;

·         Strong communication and research skills;

·         Japanese fluency not a requirement to apply but a plus;

·         Interest in Japan and bridging cross-cultural communication;

·         Interest in non-profit management and grant research.

Educational Benefits: Students will gain the experience of working in a professional setting, while interacting with various stakeholders within the community. Students will also be exposed to the day-to-day workings of a non-profit organization. Through participation in JASP events, interns have the opportunity to meet and network with high-level business professionals and local community members. Depending on the student’s career path, tasks and projects can be catered to the student’s abilities and own professional development goals.  

Each semester, we recruit an Education Outreach intern to assist our Education Outreach Coordinator with the Japan in the Schools program and the High School Japanese Speech Contest.

As an intern, you will play an active role in the support of our various programs, present research to the Executive Director, and help with daily office tasks.

This opportunity is mainly geared towards college students, but adults with daytime availability and interest are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist with preparation of school visit materials;

·         Support communication efforts with teachers and volunteers;

·         Attend school visits as able and uphold a professional and enthusiastic image for the JASP;

·         Take photos and summarize visits;

·         Create promotional materials for print and website;

·         Research and draft grants in support of the program;

·         Share ideas, ask questions, and offer suggestions during Committee meetings;

·         Develop office etiquette and skills (telephone, emails, meetings);   

·         Build relationships and trust with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

·         Must have proficiency with MS Office Suite;

·         Must be self-motivated and willing to ask questions;

·         Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner and work as a team;

·         Strong communication and research skills;

·         Teaching or tutoring experience not a requirement to apply but a plus;

·         Japanese fluency not a requirement to apply but a plus;

·         Interest in Japan and bridging cross-cultural communication;

·         Interest in non-profit management and grant research.

Educational Benefits: Students will gain the experience of working in a professional setting, while interacting with various stakeholders within the community. Students will also be exposed to the day-to-day workings of a non-profit organization. Through participation in JASP events, interns have the opportunity to meet and network with high-level business professionals and local community members. Depending on the student’s career path, tasks and projects can be catered to the student’s abilities and own professional development goals.  

Each semester, we recruit a communications intern to help maintain the JASP’s communications and social media. The intern will help create and publish content to be posted on our various social media accounts, website and monthly newsletter.

This opportunity is mainly geared towards college students, but adults with daytime availability and interest are also encouraged to apply.

Qualities:

Responsibilities

Eligibility

This internship is not limited to Japanese majors only, but a passion for Japan is a must. A strong interest in the inner-workings of a non-profit. Japanese language skills not required, but preferred. This is a part-time unpaid internship. Candidates should maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and be comfortable with sharing ideas and working as a team in a professional setting.

Do you want to directly help autistic adults get jobs? The unemployment rate for autistic job seekers is greater than 75%, and you can help.

In addition to confirming your interest here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/.

We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours weekly for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. 

The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

During their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- when the bright lights and clanging bells of the trolleys filled the streets of America. 

This experience would not be possible without our Museum Guides. These volunteers lead visitors on this journey through the decades, both by giving guided tours and answering questions as visitors explore our collection. Join our team and help us bring the excitement of the past to life.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys history, transportation, vintage technology, education, or just having a fun time!

During your training process, you'll tour our museum, explore our trolley history resources, and shadow our experienced guides on their tours.  Once you're ready to go, you'll be able to sign up to be a Museum Guide whenever you'd like.  The PA Trolley Museum has needs for guides during weekday, weekend, and evening shifts, but both your training and guiding schedule are completely up to you.  Whether you volunteer once a week, or a couple times a year- we'd appreciate the help

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.**

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.**

Raising a skilled service dog requires the dedication and efforts of many people, working together to positively impact the life of a wounded Veteran. Puppy Sitters play an important role by providing a safe, nurturing environment for service dogs in training on a temporary basis. Sometimes, WCC service dogs in training (SDiT) need a place to stay for a few days or even a few weeks. They may be transitioning between caretakers or their Puppy Parents may need time off for a holiday or a family emergency. Puppy Sitters receive the same training as Puppy Parents so they can step in with confidence and help when needed. The training covers the proper care of a SDiT, as well as socialization and basic commands.

A Puppy Sitter takes over the care of the dog when a Puppy Parents cannot. Responsibilities include:

Please note that dogs in the household must be well-mannered, fully vaccinated, and well cared for.

Learn more at : https://warriorcanineconnection.org/ 

Youtube: