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,…
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…
## 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>)!
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.
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…
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (WC&S) supports survivors of domestic violence with emergency shelter, hotline counseling, court advocacy, and children's programming. Volunteer roles include Hotline Volunteer (after extensive training), Court Advocate (accompanying survivors to Protection From Abuse hearings), Shelter Support (childcare,…
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…
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA (VLP) supports veterans across four programmatic pillars: Housing, Supportive Services, Career Development, and Wellness. Volunteer touchpoints include recurring Volunteer Days (group service days at VLP facilities) and Mentorship roles pairing community members with veterans navigating transitions.
> “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…
JFCS volunteer role (Immigration Legal) — Help collect and submit paperwork. Help clients collect necessary documents related to prior arrests, convictions, removal actions, etc.
JFCS volunteer role (Immigration Legal) — Legal Interpretation and Translation. Provide interpretation for legal clients to communicate with JFCS attorneys.
Provide translation for legal documents in the Immigration Legal Services
This volunteer opportunity is case dependent, which ranges from 2 weeks – 6 months.
JFCS volunteer role (Refugee & Immigrant Services) — Welcome home teams. Organize a team of volunteers to gather essential items for an immigrant family. Items may be gently used or purchased new (note: certain items, such as bedding, must be brand new).
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.
JFCS volunteer role (We are excited to have you on board!) — Create a Welcome Home Team. Organize a team of volunteers to gather essential items for an immigrant family. Items may be gently used or purchased new (note: certain items, such as bedding, must be brand new).
JFCS volunteer role (We are excited to have you on board!) — Pro-bono Attorneys Licensed to Practice in PA. Represent clients seeking immigration legal assistance through Special Immigrant Juvenile requests. Experience in custody cases is helpful.
This volunteer opportunity is case dependent, which ranges from 2 weeks – 6 months.
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.
JFCS volunteer role (We are excited to have you on board!) — Job Readiness Preparation: Conduct Mock Interviews and Resume Development. Volunteers to help job seekers prepare for upcoming interviews and enhance their resume.
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.
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…
## Volunteer with the Greater Pennsylvania Region
## Volunteer with the Greater Pennsylvania Region
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# Volunteering with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
### Volunteers Play a Key Role in Addressing Diaper Need
As the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank (WPADB) continues to grow, volunteers like you are critical to quickly get diapers to families in need.