Volunteer: Annual Fundraiser Event VolunteerOpen Field is preparing for our 15th Annual event this year with a global theme: Taste of Home and Away on Saturday, October 25th. The cultural event will feature food from around the world, global music, and a silent auction at the Teamster’s Temple in Lawrenceville. To ensure the success of this important fundraiser, we are seeking volunteers to assist with event management: welcoming guests, serving food/drinks, assisting with silent auction, and event set up and clean up. We ask folks to be available for a minimum of 3-4 hours to support set up, ensure a great event start, and/or event wrap up and clean up. Set up only - 2pm-6pm Setup / start - 5pm-9pm Event management / clean up - 7pm-11pm Agency: Open Field Open Field is preparing for our 15th Annual event this year with a global theme: Taste of Home and Away on Saturday, October 25th. The cultural event will feature food from around the world, global music, and a silent auction at the Teamster’s Temple in Lawrenceville. To ensure the success of this important fundraiser, we are seeking volunteers to assist with event management: welcoming guests, serving food/drinks, assisting with silent auction, and event set up and clean up. We ask folks to be available for a minimum of 3-4 hours to support set up, ensure a great event start, and/or event wrap up and clean up. Set up only - 2pm-6pm Setup / start - 5pm-9pm Event management / clean up - 7pm-11pm Agency: Open Field Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025 Zip Code: 15201 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Coach Mentor: Youth SoccerIn 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 Mon/Wed: ages 12-14Tues/Thurs: ages 9-11Training: 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: Coach a team; this is the main role of volunteers. Each team is assigned 2+ coaches. Open Field staff will provide you with the training, resources, and curriculum you will need to run practices/games. Field set-up/ clean-upCommunicate with Open Field staff about availability, issues or concernsRequirements Commit to 2 evenings per weekAttend trainingComplete PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint Check ClearancesExperience in soccer (at least basic understanding of the game)Comfortable working with youthLeadership SkillsCultural sensitivity and opennessMust provide your own transportation to and from the fieldAgency: Open Field 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 Mon/Wed: ages 12-14Tues/Thurs: ages 9-11Training: 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: Coach a team; this is the main role of volunteers. Each team is assigned 2+ coaches. Open Field staff will provide you with the training, resources, and curriculum you will need to run practices/games. Field set-up/ clean-upCommunicate with Open Field staff about availability, issues or concernsRequirements Commit to 2 evenings per weekAttend trainingComplete PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint Check ClearancesExperience in soccer (at least basic understanding of the game)Comfortable working with youthLeadership SkillsCultural sensitivity and opennessMust provide your own transportation to and from the fieldAgency: Open Field Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 2, 2025 through Oct 30, 2025 Zip Code: 15220 Allow Groups: No |