Social Services

Social Services volunteer opportunities in Greater Pittsburgh

Mentor newcomers, support recovery groups, staff crisis hotlines.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Us Spruce Up Freedom Unlimited!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Spruce Up the Freedom Unlimited Offices Freedom Unlimited is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help refresh and improve our office space! A clean, organized, and welcoming environment helps us better serve our community, and your time and talents can make a meaningful difference.

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Volunteer with Dress for Success Pittsburgh

At Dress for Success Pittsburgh, we are incredibly grateful for the support of our volunteers—past, present, and future. Your willingness to share your time and talents empowers women entering and returning to the workforce across our region. It is your dedication and compassion that make our mission possible.

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Volunteer with Brother's Brother Foundation

# Volunteer Guidelines The Brother’s Brother Foundation volunteer program resumed in 2022 following a brief hiatus due to COVID-19. Volunteers assemble disaster response kits in support of BBF disaster response efforts throughout the year. Individuals, corporations, and community groups are encouraged to volunteer with us.

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Administrative and Office Support

##### Purpose This position supports the Regional Operations department. Assist in the administrative activities of American Red Cross operations department ##### Responsibilities * Support the overall administrative functions of the Operations department and its staff * Help process vendor payments, manage document retention and vendor contracts and…

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Assist a Local Family After a Home Fire or Flood - Join Our Disaster Team in Greene County!

Purpose * This position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery.

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Need Enthusiastic Intern Ready to Network with Purpose

Marketing & Community Relations Manager Internship We are seeking someone with an outgoing, willing, and self-driven personality to be our new Marketing and Community Relations Manager. The ideal candidate will possess the skills needed to network locally, market to relevant communities, and seek out potential customers donors and sponsors for our free…

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Social ServicesNCJW Pittsburgh

Thriftique Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to become a part of our Thriftique team! We find that the best way to start volunteering is to hang and tag clothing, which is a great way to get to know our inventory and a HUGE support to our day to day needs. Generally we ask that volunteers be able to work independently, since we often have a very small staff working.

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PA Pittsburgh Court Order Community Service ANYDAY. Nobel & Prize Winners Library

Our letters have been swiftly accepted by courts in the US. Work will be based on YOUR background, interests and hobbies. Accepting applicants nationwide. Pursue your passions. Many service options. Easy onboarding. Enjoy flexible hours. Get inspired and gain valuable experience volunteering for our virtual library.

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Volunteer with BASE - Brothers and Sisters Emerging

BASE (Brothers and Sisters Emerging) is a Garfield-based youth org running the Gatorway Male Mentoring Program (ages 8-14, ~20 volunteer coaches), Garfield Gators football and Gatorettes cheerleading (ages 7-17, ~40 volunteers), a Girls Group (ages 10-14: arts and crafts, gardening, fitness), and after-school plus summer-camp programs serving ~150 youth…

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Social ServicesSojourner House

Volunteer with Sojourner House

Sojourner House (residential addiction-recovery treatment for mothers and their children) recruits volunteers for the on-site childcare center, skill / talent sharing with moms and kids (arts and crafts, music), administrative and clerical support, facility maintenance (painting, landscaping, cleaning, repairs), and special events including Victorian Tea,…

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Social ServicesLifeSpan, Inc.

Volunteer with LifeSpan, Inc.

LifeSpan, Inc. supports Allegheny County residents 60+ with three volunteer tracks: delivering Meals on Wheels along home routes, assisting at Active Life Centers (their senior centers), and making Friendly Visits to isolated older adults. Call 412-464-1300 to be matched.

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Social ServicesFoundation of HOPE

Volunteer with Foundation of HOPE

Foundation of HOPE, a Pittsburgh prison-ministry and re-entry nonprofit, trains volunteers to serve as one-on-one peer mentors for incarcerated and returning citizens, as Class Leaders / Teachers (faith study, life-skills, and reentry curriculum) inside the Allegheny County Jail, and as general support volunteers via foundationofhope.org/get-involved.

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Volunteer with The Woodlands Foundation

The Woodlands Foundation in Wexford serves children and adults with disabilities and chronic illness across a 52-acre accessible campus. Volunteers can sign up as Corporate / Group Volunteers (facility painting, landscaping, cleaning), Individual Volunteers supporting Weekend Retreats and June-August Summer Camps, or as immersive Volunteer Counselors who…

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Volunteer with Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania

# Get Involved For more than 150 years, The Salvation Army has changed lives and given hope to countless people across the globe. But, we never do it alone. Often referred to as “The Army behind The Army,” volunteers play a crucial role in our ability to provide quality social services to our neighbors in need.

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Social ServicesCrisis Center North

Volunteer with Crisis Center North

Quickly leave this page by pressing the escape key or clicking here. # Give Help Crisis Center North is proud to offer free services to empower victims and to create lasting positive change and safety for all. Everything that CCN does in the community is made possible only by caring and generous individuals, whether they be donors, volunteers, or simply…

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Volunteer with South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM)

South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) serves South Hills suburban communities — including a substantial refugee population — with food assistance, after-school programs, community gardens, ESL, and case management. Named volunteer roles: After-School Tutor (K-5), Community Gardens, Box Truck Driver/Assistant, Food Delivery Drivers, Food Pantry Assistant,…

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Volunteer with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

Please check back for an info session and interest form this summer to register for the August 2026 cohort. All Volunteers must complete: Sexual Assault Counselor (SAC) Training for all Volunteer Opportunities. Independently complete the Online Remote Training (25 hours) Attend a virtual agency orientation * Attend four half-days of live, virtual training…

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Social ServicesHello Neighbor

Volunteer with Hello Neighbor

## Other Ways to Get Involved Volunteering as a Group: If you have a group interested in doing a drive, fundraiser, or other service project with us, reach out to [volunteer@helloneighbor.io](<mailto:volunteer@helloneighbor.io>)!

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Social ServicesCasa San José

Volunteer with Casa San José

Casa San José is Pittsburgh's primary Latino community resource center, based in Beechview. Volunteers support the food pantry, summer camps, Know Your Rights sessions for immigrant communities, food assistance, educational programs, immigrant advocacy, and family/community events. PA Act 33/34/114 clearances and NSOR check required for child-facing roles.

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Volunteer with YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh empowers women, eliminates racism, and promotes peace through programs in early childhood education, racial and gender equity, and economic advancement. ~7 named volunteer roles across four program areas: Family Engagement Events, School Year & Summer Readiness, Educational Kit Preparation, Career Pathways field-trip support, Pay…

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Volunteer with CASA of Allegheny County

CASA of Allegheny County trains volunteer Community Counselors (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to advocate in family court for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. Volunteers complete a 30-hour pre-service training, are sworn in by a judge, then commit to one case at a time (typically 12-18 months) — interviewing the child and adults…

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Social ServicesAchieva

Volunteer with Achieva

# Empowering Bright Futures ## When barriers fall, people rise. [Contact Us](<https://www.achieva.info/contact>)

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Volunteer with Familylinks (incl. Vintage Center for Active Adults)

> “My volunteer work at Familylinks is simply about taking the time to make the youth feel that they matter. I have been truly blessed with the opportunity to be a volunteer at Familylinks for 20+ years!” ## Volunteer Requirements To volunteer on-site or interact with those we serve, all volunteers must meet and complete the following requirements: * At…

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Tabling — JFCS

JFCS volunteer role (We are excited to have you on board!) — Tabling. Enjoy talking and connecting with others? Volunteer to support us at community tabling events and help spread the word about our work! Training is required, and you can choose tabling events that work with your schedule.

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Citizenship Test Preparation — JFCS

JFCS volunteer role (We are excited to have you on board!) — Citizenship Test Preparation. Help individuals prepare for their U.S. citizenship test. After a brief training session with JFCS, you’ll review the answers they’ve completed in their application and assist them with civics and history questions.

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AgeWell Visits — JFCS

JFCS volunteer role (We are excited to have you on board!) — AgeWell Visits. Visit older adults (65+) in their homes to provide companionship and emotional support. These visits help reduce loneliness and isolation, foster stronger social connections, and promote independence. This requires a minimum commitment of one visit a month.

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Retail Volunteer

South Side Store Volunteer Shift description: As a retail volunteer, you will assist with: o Processing clothing donations o Processing donated books o Greeting people and accepting donations at the donation door o Completing other tasks as needed Gibsonia Store Volunteer Shift description: As a retail volunteer, you will assist with: o Swapping out…

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