United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Ongoing volunteer opportunities here include the Open Your Heart to a Senior and Be a Middle School Mentor programs. uwswpa.org
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
This organization is always looking for volunteers of all ages to help provide, promote, and protect reproductive healthcare services. plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-western-pennsylvania
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
This nonprofit needs volunteers to help at its repack center, with family engagement days and with its Produce to the People program. pittsburghfoodbank.org
Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Volunteers are needed to prepare food for residents in the emergency shelter and facilitate abuse support groups. Applicants must complete 40-hour training and obtain Act 33/34 clearances. wcspittsburgh.org
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Nature enthusiasts can volunteer to cleanup local parks, plant and weed gardens, and work as a naturalist or docent at the new Frick Environmental Center. pittsburghparks.org