Meet a local who can help you settle in.
The Newcomer Ambassador Program pairs people who are new to Pittsburgh with vetted local volunteers for friendly, practical guidance. It is free and built for everyday questions that feel easier to ask a real person.
A good match can help with neighborhoods, transit, schools, services, local routines, and the small questions that make a new place feel navigable.
New here, or ready to help?
For newcomers
Ask for a friendly local contact for practical, everyday questions as you settle in.
For longtime locals
Volunteer a few hours a month to help someone feel oriented and welcomed.
A short request, then a thoughtful match.
Start here to understand what ambassadors can help with and which path fits you. When you are ready, the main Life in Pittsburgh site handles the secure parts: account, intake, matching, and messages.
Tell us what would help
Share where you are settling, what you are trying to figure out, and what kind of local guidance would be useful.
The program reviews the fit
A coordinator looks for a thoughtful match based on language, neighborhood, interests, capacity, and safety.
Start the conversation
When a match is ready, you can message your ambassador through the secure Life in Pittsburgh tools.
Keep getting oriented.
An ambassador is one path into local life. VolunteerPGH can also point you to organizations, volunteer opportunities, and community work happening across Pittsburgh.
Browse without choosing a program path
Look around first, share resources with someone else, or come back to the ambassador program when the timing is right.