Clubs &
Volunteer Opportunities
There is a plethora of clubs and organizations in Pittsburgh that you
can join and volunteer with in order to build your personal and professional
skills or meet new people.
- American Red Cross — Helps people prevent, prepare for,
and respond to emergencies. Volunteers represent 98% of the Red Cross's
total work force. Call for training. (412-263-3100)
- American Cancer Society — Volunteers for clerical work,
patient care, fund-raising, data entry, community education programs,
and market research. (888-227-5445)
- American Civil Liberties Union — (412-681-7736)
- Animal Friends — Volunteers needed in all areas at this
animal shelter. (412-847-7038)
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Pgh — Commit
time on a regular basis to mentor children. Applicants are screened
thoroughly and are provided with consistent support. (412-621-6100)
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - We offer a variety
of ways in which you can volunteer your time; from assisting in our
exhibit spaces to helping with special events to community outreach.
(412-322-5058)
- Center for Creative Play — Volunteers needed to play
with children. (412-371-1668)
- Goodwill Industries — Helps people with employment barriers
find meaningful work. Volunteer in traditional or creative ways. (412-481-9005)
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank — Volunteers needed
to help sort, inspect & box food donations. (412-412-460-3663)
- Greater Pittsburgh League of Women Voters — A nonpartisan
political organization that encourages citizens to understand the issues
& vote. (412-261-4284)
- Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council— They are seeking
tutors for people who need basic literary skills. (412-661-7323)
- Habitat for Humanity — Volunteers needed to build decent,
affordable housing for families in need. (412-466-6710)
- Humane Society — North Side (412-321-4625)
- Pittsburgh Action Against Rape — Women aged 18+ needed
to work with this rape counseling center. 40 hours of training (held
in September) necessary before volunteer work begins. (412-431-5665)
- Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force — Recruiting volunteers as
regular and phone buddies to provide support. (412-242-2500)
- Pittsburgh Cares — Offers various volunteer opportunities
for area non-profits, health organizations, community and social groups
and more. (412-471-2114)
- Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors — Introduces
international visitors to Pittsburgh and needs many volunteers in order
to give each visitor the opportunity to explore the characteristics
of our city as widely and deeply as his/her time and interests permit.
(412-392-4513)
- Salvation Army — From ringing the bell at kettles during
the Christmas season to working with young people. (412-394-4800)
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul / Food Pantry — Seeking
volunteers to help at the food pantry. Help is needed in unloading deliveries,
sorting food, & assisting in food distribution. (412-321-1071)
 WQED
4802 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (1-800-876-1316)
- Join WQED Pittsburgh with an annual membership of $40; receive a 1 year subscription to PITTSBURGH magazine and the WQED Member Card for discounts at 450 businesses by calling 412-622-1370. There are numerous volunteer opportunities such as assisting with on-air fundraising, events, mailings, etc. Sign-up today. www.wqed.org / email
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