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.
VisAbility (formerly Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh; replaces dead Pittsburgh Vision Services) helps individuals with low vision and blindness retain independence through training, life skills, and direct services. Volunteers support events, marketing/promotion, hands-on training, and life-skills assistance for clients.
United Way of SW PA volunteer opportunity — Tools for Schools.
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…
# Get Involved# Get Involved ### There are many ways to support Riverlife and our work to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. Starting at $5 a month, Riverlife Crew is our convenient monthly giving program. Choose a donation amount that fits your budget and support Riverlife year-round.
Discovery volunteers engage visitors of all ages, particularly children, through hands-on learning stations located throughout the Conservatory, including the Discovery and Edible Gardens. They interact with guests to enhance visits and answer general questions. Requirements: Must enjoy interacting with the public.
The Pre-apprenticeship is a program in partnership with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture for those who have little or no growing experience but are interested in exploring a farming career. This is a two-year program, where participants will volunteer four hours per week on our farm sites doing a variety of farm tasks and receive a share of vegetables as well…
# Volunteer Opportunities If you are someone who enjoys working with people, exploring Pittsburgh, and learning about preservation, architecture, and history, then we welcome you to join PHLF as a tour guide. The more involved you become, the more rewarding your experience will be.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh (Northside, named #1 Best Children's Museum in America by USA Today 10Best 2026) operates Adult, Veteran, and Youth volunteer programs supporting museum experiences and community-outreach events.
# Volunteers ## Volunteering at the National Aviary Now accepting applications! Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that inspires visitors to appreciate animals, nature, and community? National Aviary Volunteers help provide our visitors with an outstanding experience by sharing our knowledge and love of birds, creating an unforgettable experience…
Rivers of Steel preserves Western Pennsylvania's industrial heritage — Bost Building (Homestead, headquarters), Pump House, Carrie Furnaces National Historic Landmark (iron-making history), and the W.A. Young & Sons Foundry.
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,…
United Way of SW PA volunteer opportunity — Engagement Opportunities.
Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) organizes Allegheny County congregations across faith traditions for racial and economic justice campaigns. Volunteers join action teams on housing access, criminal-justice reform (Right2Counsel), education equity, voter engagement, and immigration justice.
Join us at either Shiloh Farm or Braddock Farms for an early Saturday morning volunteering project May-October. Help out with the farm tasks, take a tour with our staff and finish out your productive morning by shopping at the farm stand.
#### While we are booked for Corporate Group opportunities for the 2026 season, we are still accepting Group Applications for Zoo Boo 2026 (below). Check back for more Corporate Group opportunities in early 2027! If your organization is looking for a wild way to spend a day of community service, look no further.
#### The Zoo has temporarily paused on accepting dive applications. Please check back again! Volunteer Divers assist with the maintenance of both warm and cold-water exhibits, including the Aquarium’s Open Ocean and Flooded Forest tanks, as well as the sea otter and pinniped exhibits in Water’s Edge.
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…
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh repairs homes for low-income homeowners across Allegheny County. Volunteers join skilled and unskilled home-repair workdays — from painting and landscaping to accessibility ramps, electrical, plumbing, and roofing for trades-licensed volunteers.
Volunteer Pittsburgh Equality Center is operated by volunteers eager to make a difference in our community. Check out some of our fantastic opportunities and consider getting involved! Volunteer opportunities at Pittsburgh Equality Center Pittsburgh Equality Center requires all volunteers to complete the form (click the "Volunteer" link) below.
## HOW TO HELP ###### VOLUNTEER Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Persad Center! Volunteering at Persad is a great way to support our LGBTQ+ mental health and drug & alcohol services. We are so grateful for the time and energy that our volunteers offer.
#### We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026 Zoo Teen Program. Applications will open up for the 2027 season in December. The summer Zoo Teen Program is for teens ages 14-17, who are interested in animals and conservation. The program will run from June 15 – August 1, 2026.
The Pop District is a major new cultural and economic development project, spearheaded by the Andy Warhol Museum, that intends to transform a six-block section of the museum’s neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s North Shore into a thriving hub for expansive cultural programming, creative workforce development, and ultimately a new and enhanced cultural tourism…