Volunteer Project Catalog

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with the Allegheny YMCA! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Allegheny YMCA! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (412) 773-6440. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Allegheny YMCA volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with the Baierl Family YMCA! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Baierl Family YMCA! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (724) 934-9622. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. Complete a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Baierl Family YMCA volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (724) 758-6238. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. Complete a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the YMCA Camp-O-Kwee Spencer volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (724) 934-9622. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. Complete a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with the Homewood-Brushton YMCA! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Baierl Family YMCA! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (412) 243-2900. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. Complete a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Homewood-Brushton YMCA volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with the Sampson Family YMCA! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Sampson Family YMCA! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (724) 327-4667. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. Complete a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Sampson Family YMCA volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with the Spencer Family YMCA! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Spencer Family YMCA! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (412) 833-5600. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. Complete a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks and references. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Spencer Family YMCA volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Volunteer with the Thelma Lovette YMCA! Thank you so much for expressing interest in volunteering with the Thelma Lovette YMCA! Volunteers are the heart of our community, helping us deliver vital programs, foster connection, and make a lasting impact right here in our community. We have several ongoing and event-based opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about each opportunity by selecting them below! Don't see a program that matches your interests, or want to share a unique skill, talent, or special interest with us? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us directly at (412) 315-0990. Safety & Onboarding Information For the safety of all our members, youth, and staff, we require volunteers to complete a few onboarding steps depending on the role. During your profile registration in VolunteerMatters, you will be asked to: Review and acknowledge the Volunteer Liability and Code of Conduct Waivers. For Specific Roles: Certain volunteer opportunities—particularly those working directly with youth or ongoing programs—may require obtaining background checks, references and completion of a brief (15-18 minute) online Child Abuse Prevention Training course through The Redwoods Group. ⚠️ Please Note: If your desired volunteer role requires a background check, please keep in mind that the processing time can take a bit of time to complete. These clearances must be fully approved prior to starting your service. Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration application to be reviewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the Thelma Lovette YMCA volunteer family!

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

JOIN A BOARD YMCA Branch Advisory Boards Strengthen Your Community. Share Your Expertise. Lead with Purpose. At the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, each neighborhood branch is guided by a volunteer Advisory Board—local leaders, professionals, and community members who are passionate about creating meaningful change. Advisory Boards work hand-in-hand with branch staff to shape strategic direction, ensure programs meet community needs, and strengthen the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Why Serve on a YMCA Advisory Board? Becoming part of a YMCA Branch Advisory Board isn’t just about attending meetings—it’s about leading your community forward. Volunteers play a vital role in helping the Y thrive by offering ideas, expertise, and connections that directly impact the people we serve. Benefits of Advisory Board Volunteering: Make a lasting impact – Help guide the programs and services that strengthen families and neighborhoods. Share your expertise – Bring your professional knowledge and life experience to the table. Expand your network – Connect with other passionate community leaders across Greater Pittsburgh. Develop leadership skills – Learn board governance, fundraising, and advocacy while gaining valuable professional experience. Belong to something bigger – The YMCA movement is built on volunteer leadership—you’ll be part of a legacy over 175 years strong. What Do Advisory Board Members Do? Advisory Board members work with YMCA leadership to: Provide input on branch goals and community needs. Advocate for the Y in local neighborhoods. Support the YMCA Annual Campaign through fundraising and outreach. Assist with special events, programs, and member engagement. Strengthen connections between the Y and local businesses, schools, and organizations. Get Involved Today Serving on a YMCA Branch Advisory Board is more than a volunteer role—it’s a chance to inspire change, shape the future, and strengthen Pittsburgh communities. If you’re ready to share your expertise and passion, we’d love to connect with you. Contact Carolyn Grady, Chief Development Officer, at cgrady@ymcapgh.org.