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
Services for Seniors
*URGENTLY NEEDED - Free Rides for Seniors Volunteers - We’d love for you to be part of our team!
New Shuttle volunteers needed as couple hangs up their keys
Volunteers Dave and Nancy have a simple reason why you should volunteer with NHCO’s Free Rides for Seniors Shuttle (FRFS): you meet engaging and entertaining older adults. Read the full story here.
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.
Delivery Drivers Needed
By delivering food and thoughtful gifts as part of our In Service of Seniors Program, you can make a remarkable impact on the lives of older adults in our community. Imagine the joy you'll bring by delivering delightful homemade Valentines in February and vibrant flowers during the summer months! Many seniors face mobility challenges that prevent them from accessing our food pantry, and that's where you come in! Your time and effort will not only ensure that they receive essential nourishment but also foster meaningful connections that enhance their well-being.
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.
Hey there, amazing community members, NHXO Ambassadors URGENTLY needed!
Are you ready to become the voice of NHCO? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help set up and staff our vibrant information tables at local events! This is your chance to dive into the action—share our awesome materials, accept food pantry donations, treat folks to some goodies, and even host fun activities for the kiddos! You’ll be the friendly face welcoming potential donors, fellow volunteers, and neighbors who might need our support. It’s not just volunteering; it’s about creating connections and spreading joy! Jump in now and make a real difference in our community—your involvement can truly change lives! Let’s do this together!
Intake Service Volunteers
The service staff at NHCO's Millvale office is looking for Intake Service Volunteers to assist with client calls, follow-up calls, intakes, appointment scheduling and possibly assisting with utility applications. We're looking for patient and kind volunteers with good customer service skills who recognize the importance of maintaining client confidentiality.
Spring is just around the corner and with warmer weather comes more outdoor volunteer opportunities.
The Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden in Bellevue will officially opens its 2025 season in April.
Spring hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. We ask that garden volunteers please sign up for time slots signup.com.
Learn about NHCO’s community garden at NHCO.org/garden
Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up begins on Earth Day, April 22
Groups of up to four volunteers can sign up to clean up litter along Ingomar Road in North Park on the following days:
April 22
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 22
September 19
October 1
Groups of up to eight volunteers can sign up for the Millvale Road Clean-ups on the following days:
May 31
July 26
September 27
The clean-ups run from 9:30 to 11:30am. However, if necessary, the times can be adjusted to accommodate the volunteers’ schedules.
Do you like to bake? NHCO’s Volunteer Bakers provide homemade cookies for various events, including fundraisers, information tables at community events, programs and other events.
Sharing cookies strengthens social bonds and helps people connect. Offering someone freshly baked goods is a gesture of warmth, generosity and kindness. Many events are approaching, and we need bakers of any age to donate their baking talents. Your cookies help us connect with our neighbors.
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. Please contact Jackie Boggs at jmboggs@nhco.org.
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 Harriet Klatte at 412-487-6316 x3204 or
hzklatte@nhco.org
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)
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.