Volunteerism in Pittsburgh
Volunteer Opportunities at Charities & Networking Groups

Here the Young Professional's Guide to Pittsburgh Living will provide links to online profiles of the businesses that chose to participate in the latest printed edition, such as:

• Allegheny County Democratic Committee • 412-562-9400
• 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. (412-566-2103)
• 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)
• Coro Center for Civic Leadership • 412-258-2687
• Dress for Success • 412-201-4204
• 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
• North Way Oakland Christian Community • 724-935-6803 x8487
• 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)
• Pittsburgh Cares • 412-471-2114
• Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network • 412-773-0155
• Republican Committee of Allegheny County • 412-281-9748