Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Ongoing volunteer opportunities are those that may not be limited to a particular date, time, or location but instead require continued support for the communities and individuals they impact.

With your help, we can ensure that every community and community member are able to thrive. You are encouraged to check back as this list will be updated as more opportunities become available.

Amachi Pittsburgh

Amachi Pittsburgh matches vulnerable children (ages 6-18) who have been affected by a family member being incarcerated, with caring mentors who offer guidance, encouragement and enrichment in order to help develop self-esteem, new perspective and positive relationships. Amachi’s goal is to provide children with the benefits of mentorship including exposure to educational and cultural opportunities, healthy social interaction and increased self-assurance.

Your role as a mentor:

Building a positive and healthy mentoring relationship
Trying new things to increase positive outlooks and introduce children to new experiences
Providing emotional support to help build trust and self-esteem
Helping with life skills and personal development
Becoming a friend and having fun!
Volunteer a minimum of four hours per month for a duration of one year (flexible scheduling)

To apply to be a Mentor, please complete the mentorship application.

Brother's Brother Foundation

Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) proudly partners with organizations worldwide to deliver shipping containers of important medical supplies and equipment to the hospitals and clinics that need it most. BBF’s Disaster Response program focuses on working hand-in-hand with first responders and relief agencies in the affected areas to provide ongoing support. This includes the sourcing and staging of resources, creating partnerships with transportation networks, and working with local partners and other VOADs (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), along with engaging with volunteers to sort and send disaster relief supplies

Volunteers assemble hygiene kits in support of BBF disaster response efforts throughout the year. Individuals, corporations, and community groups are encouraged to volunteer with us. Complete the volunteer application to sign up to volunteer.

CHS Food Pantry

The Community Human Services (CHS) Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution each week. This involves sorting food (including overripe produce), stocking shelves, preparing the indoor market, and assisting families. It may include heaving lifting of up to 50 lbs, but it is not required. Customer service skills are important as volunteers may be assisting families directly. Understanding different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds is helpful.

Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. If interested in volunteering, please sign up online.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank offers several ways to promote food access throughout Allegheny County.

Stock shelves, serve neighbors, and check neighbors in and out at The Market, a partnership with Giant Eagle that offers a grocery store-style experience
Distribute food and interact with the community while helping load cars full of nutritious food
Help tend to trees and shrubs, mulching, and pruning at Chatham University’s Food Bank Orchard located in Gibsonia, PA
Inspect, sort, and repackage food in the Duquesne, PA warehouse

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Park Stars

Volunteer to be a Park Star, and advocate for Pittsburgh's wonderful park places. As a non-profit organization, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has limited resources and staffing to be in every neighborhood and every park. Park Stars are critical to rally the awareness and support needed to ensure that all Pittsburghers have access to vibrant parks.

Park Stars are connectors. As a trusted source of information for their friends and neighbors, they have the power to inspire communities to not only care about parks, but to connect them with those who can affect change, such as local officials and politicians. Volunteers will support the parks through active engagement with friends, family, local elected officials, media, community members, and anyone who benefits from a strong park system.

Visit the Park Stars website to learn more about the program or apply.

Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh

Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh (RTP) has a variety of ongoing volunteer opportunities for Pitt staff and faculty, including:

Field Dream Team: Volunteer Dream Team members assist one of RTP’s construction crews to provide quality home repairs to low income homeowners within their Impact Neighborhoods as part of their Core Repair program
Volunteer at RTP's Homewood Office: Do you have experience in office administration, fundraising, marketing/public relations, photography, client relations, project management, event planning, or other fields that could be useful in supporting RTP’s mission? Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to be considered for upcoming volunteer opportunities. Office and warehouse positions available.

Learn more and register for service on Rebuilding Together's website. Questions? Email volunteer@rtpittsburgh.org.

Wesley Family Services

Volunteer with Wesley Family Services to support their high-quality behavioral healthcare services and programming. Serving more than 20,000 individuals annually throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, children, adults, and families are able to be supported over the course of their lifespan and reach their full potential.

Volunteer needs include:

Assistance with understanding Medicare programs
Reading to and assisting with crafts for young children
Help at special events like an annual Ice Cream Blast
And many more!

For more information, please call 412-850-5535 or email volunteer@wfspa.org.