Senior School Library: Service Opportunities-Summer 2024

Do you know of other opportunities that might interest your classmates? 

Email Mrs. Myers so that she can add it to this list!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Summer 2024

 

• ENGIN

  • What: Organization that connects English speakers with Ukranians to assist with lanugage development and conversation skills. 

  • Need: Tutors for Ukranians

  • Link: https://www.enginprogram.org/ 

 

• FAMILY HOUSE OF PITTSBURGH

  • What: Organization providing housing at a reduced cost for those receiving medical care or whose family members are receiving medical care at local hospitals.

  • Need: Groups to volunteer to prepare meals for those staying at the House.

  • Link: https://familyhouse.org/volunteer/ 

 

• FARMER'S MARKETS IN PITTSBURGH

  • What: Various community organizations organizing farmer's markets in city neighborhoods. 

  • Need: Workers for the farmer's markets!

  • Link: Check out this page to see where the markets are located, and reach out to individual markets to discover volunteer opportunities: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/restaurants-culinary/farms-farmers-markets/guide-to-pittsburgh-farmers-markets/

 

• 412 FOOD RESCUE

  • What: Organization that rescues food and delivers to charities or other organizations for distribution.

  • Need: Volunteers to pick up food throughout the city (must have own car and, and to work at their Good Food Project in MIllvale, bagging groceries or working in the kitchen to prepare meals.

  • Of Note: Volunteers at the Good Food Project must be 16 years of age or older.

  • Link: https://412foodrescue.org/programs/good-food-project/ 

 

• GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

  • What: Food bank supporting food insecure in the greater Pittsburgh area.

  • Need: Volunteers to work at distribution center, drive-up distributions, clerical support, etc. Sign up to receive information about upcoming events.

  • Of Note: Volunteers 12 and up are accepted, but minors must volunteer with an adult.

  • Link: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/

 

• HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PITTSBURGH

  • What: Organization that assists with building houses for those in need.

  • Need: Volunteers to help build; training is provided but participants must be at least 16 years of age.

  • Link: https://www.habitatpittsburgh.org/volunteer 

 

• HELLO NEIGHBOR

  • What: Organization that supports refugees in the Pittsburgh area.

  • Need: Volunteers for a variety of opportunities supporting refugees; sign up for a virtual information session to learn more!

  • Link: https://www.helloneighbor.io/get-involved 

 

• LIGHT OF LIFE RESCUE MISSION

  • What: Organization serving those experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction.

  • Need: Volunteers (ages 13 and up) for a variety of activities, including meal prep and service, donation organization, etc. 

  • Link: https://www.lightoflife.org/get-involved/volunteer-overview/ 

 

• MEALS ON WHEELS

  • What: Organization providing meals to those in need.  

  • Need: Varies, please contact the organization for more information.

  • Link: http://mealsonwheelssouthwestpa.com/Volunteers.asp

 

• PITTSBURGH MERCY OPERATION SAFETY NET
  • What: Organization providing resources and support to those experiencing homelessness in the Pittsburgh region. 
  • Need: Donations for items needed to start a home; check out their website for the list, and consider hosting a donation drive with the help of friends, family, and neighbors. 
  • Link: https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/homeless-services/pittsburgh-mercys-operation-safety-net/how-you-can-help/

 

• PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY 

  • What: Local organization that works with different groups on park projects.

  • Need: Volunteers to help at park events and projects.

  • Link: https://pittsburghparks.org/volunteer/ 

 

• PITTSBURGH PRISON BOOK PROJECT

  • What: Promote educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania. 

  • Need: Volunteers to work at packing sessions, reading book request lists and selecting titles to ship.

  • Link: http://pghprisonbookproject.org/

 

• RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF PITTSBURGH

  • What: Housing for those receiving care or their families at Children’s Hospital. They usually depend on groups coming in to cook, but currently are only allowing volunteers age 18 and older. 

  • Need: Purchased meals for families- they are trying to have one meal per day provided for families.

  • Contact: Morgan Knox, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at morgan@rmhcpgh-mgtn.org 

 

• SECOND HARVEST COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

  • What: Thrift store in Sharpsburg with a mission to support the local community.

  • Need: Volunteers to sign up for shifts to help organize donations, price clothing, clean store space, etc. 

  • Link: https://www.secondharvestthrift.com/volunteer/ 

 

• SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER

  • What: Government organization supporting veterans.

  • Need: Volunteers to perform a variety of activities, including reading with residents, assisting during special events, assisting with clerical work, etc. 

  • Contact: Brian Breach, Volunteer Resource Coordinator, at bribeach@pa.gov 

 

• STEM CODING LAB

  • What: Ensuring digital literacy and education in underserved communities.

  • Need: Volunteers to assist with teaching young students; might only need volunteers in the fall, but reach out to them to find out!

  • Link: https://stemcodinglab.org/get-involved/volunteer/ 

 

• UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PA

  • What: Provides information on a variety of volunteer opportunities.

  • Need: Varies; sign up for email alerts to receive information about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

  • Link: https://uwswpa.org/be-a-volunteer/

 

• VITALANT- BLOOD DONATIONS

  • What: Blood bank collecting donations needed during medical treatments and emergencies.

  • Need: Donations to offset current shortage. Volunteer at one of the locations in the link below! Must be 16 years or older.

  • Link: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa