Volunteer
Gregg Brunner, NHCO's In Service of Seniors Projects Coordinator, is going to tell some jokes while convincing YOU to volunteer to help older adults
If you are not currently a volunteer at NHCO, an adult and youth registration form is on the bottom of this page.
* Unless otherwise noted, please contact Harriet about these opportunities.
Harriet Klatte
Volunteer Coordinator
412-487-6316 x 3204
hzklatte@nhco.org
*Volunteers should not bring friends or family members to volunteer without asking the supervising staff member.
Current Volunteer Opportunities at NHCO
Kettle Campaign
We’re getting ready for the 2024 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign and are excited to invite volunteers to join us in spreading holiday cheer! Volunteers will stand by the kettles at Kuhn’s Market on Ferguson Road and Walmart in Gibsonia, ringing bells and collecting donations to support those in need.
You can make the experience festive by singing carols, playing instruments, or wearing fun holiday outfits—anything to add some joy!
Services for Seniors
*URGENTLY NEEDED - Free Rides for Seniors Volunteers - We’d love for you to be part of our team!
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by helping them maintain their independence! The Free Rides for Seniors shuttle service is a vital resource, providing much-needed transportation that grows in demand each year. Our volunteers make it possible to meet this rising need, which means we need YOU!
We're looking for both drivers and onboard co-pilots. No special license is needed for drivers! Co-pilots receive calls, help the driver with navigation, and assist passengers with walkers when needed. Come take a ride and see how fun and rewarding this experience can be.
Drivers Needed
Volunteers are needed to drive older neighbors to specific appointments in the North Hills using the volunteer's car. This volunteer opportunity allows you to use our online platform to pick and choose appointments that are convenient for your location and schedule! This opportunity is a wonderful way to give an older adult the gift of independence.
Yard Work for Seniors
We have one-time yard work projects at the homes of older neighbors that require one to three volunteers. These projects include raking, picking up sticks and other debris, weeding or trimming. A group could easily target two to three yards in one day. To sign up for Yard Work for Seniors, please email isosadmin@NHCO.org
Connect with an Older Neighbor Through our Friendly Visiting Program.
This opportunity would involve spending time with an older neighbor in their home, engaging in activities such as assembling puzzles, reading, watching TV, and playing board games or cards. Or, if driving clearances are obtained, you may take them out for coffee, lunch or even the movies! Preferably this would be once a week, but at least once every two weeks. This does not involve any kind of in-home health care services.
Make the Holidays Brighter for an Older Neighbor.
During the holiday season, NHCO’s In Service of Seniors program provides gifts to older adults in our community. In December, we deliver small personal gifts, fun gifts, or gifts of food. We need volunteers to deliver these gifts to older adults in our service area. The recipients are always surprised and grateful that NHCO remembers them over the holidays. If you would like to help spread this holiday joy, please contact Gregg Brunner, Older Adult Outreach & Volunteer Specialist.
For additional information regarding Service for Seniors opportunities, contact Gregg at grbrunner@NHCO.org or 412-487-6316 x3323.
NHCO's Free Tax Program
We need greeters on Wednesdays from 4-7pm at our North Boroughs office. Greeters welcome the clients, get them started on paperwork and make any necessary copies. Training is provided. Please join our volunteer contact list.
Community Tabling Events are a Fun Way to Volunteer and Support NHCO.
Volunteers set up and staff NHCO's information tables at local events where responsibilities can include sharing materials, accepting food pantry donations, offering treats and providing activities for kids. These volunteers welcome potential donors, volunteers and neighbors who may need NHCO’s help.
Ask the Attorney Volunteers
This program provides 30-minute pro bono legal consultations to income eligible individuals for any non-criminal legal issues. Volunteer attorneys answer questions, provide information and help the clients navigate their next steps. Attorneys may volunteer for the person-to-person consultations or opt to provide phone consultations. Many clients feel a great sense of relief after an attorney explains their options and how the law works regarding their issue.
Surfin’ Christmas, Friday, December 20
Local entertainer Slim Forsythe is hosting his annual Surfin’ Christmas Benefit for NHCO at Spirit Lodge in Lawrenceville. Two or three volunteers are needed at the door to collect the cover charge (which benefits NHCO) from 6-8:30pm.
Corporate Group Opportunities
We do our best to provide group opportunities when possible. However, we are limited as to the number of group projects we can offer. Corporate groups interested in scheduling a day to volunteer at NHCO should contact Lizzy Zimmerman at emzimmerman@nhco.org or call 412-487-6316.
Youth Volunteers
Does your school, or other organizations require Volunteer Service Hours? Start clocking in those hours early while the volunteer opportunities are available. Avoid waiting until the end of the school year when most of NHCO’s opportunities are taken.
Youth Volunteer opportunities include:
NHCO’s Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden in Bellevue
Special events/fundraisers
Food pantry cart runners (at pantries that do not serve within the youth volunteer’s school district)
NHCO’s Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
Hold Collections for NHCO’s food pantries and seasonal Sharing Projects
Grounds Work and/or building maintenance at NHCO’s Allison Park office
Volunteer Handbook
Please review our updated Volunteer Handbook online. This handbook serves as a reference to help you understand why and how NHCO incorporates volunteers. It explains requirements, fosters an understanding of our policies and procedures, answers questions volunteers often ask, and demonstrates how our volunteers are integral members of the NHCO team.