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Are you looking to make a positive and powerful impact within your community and for the benefit of those less fortunate?
Are you seeking a larger purpose in life - one that will serve to leave a legacy and make a profound and lasting difference in the lives of others?
If so, please consider joining MVP!
This is a great Meetup volunteer group for singles, retirees, students, and individuals who are available and simply want to give back in a meaningful way and leave our world a better place.
This group also provides its members with companionship, as well as opportunities to develop friendships or future relationships with like-minded individuals who share that passion to serve!
We plan and coordinate volunteer events with charities, non-profits, and other organizations throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area and beyond!
Volunteer activities and events are open to all ages, throughout the week and 365 days per year!
Suggestions for volunteer opportunities and events from members are encouraged and welcome.
LIVE TO SERVE, SERVE TO LIVE – MVP! 😃
Featured event
🌃 Light of Life Rescue Mission Dinner Volunteers - Sun, Dec 28
🌃 Light of Life Rescue Mission Dinner Volunteers 🌃
Light of Life Rescue Mission - "Where Hope and Healing Meet"
The Light of Life Rescue Mission can use a few dedicated volunteers to help serve dinner.
Volunteer with us as a small group serving dinner for the homeless and those in recovery and in need of a nutritious meal, doing so with a compassionate and caring heart, at the Light of Life Rescue Mission.
At this event we will have the opportunity to work together as meal servers and share in this meaningful service as group volunteers.
REGISTER HERE
Volunteer Details (provided by the Light of Life Volunteer Coordinator)
Here are the details for your volunteer shift. This opportunity takes place at our new shelter at: 234 Voeghtly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Parking
Parking is available in the main parking lot right next to the building. Alternative parking lots are also available.
What to Expect:
Dinner Volunteers will help in the following areas: - Check-in guests - Serve dinner - Wash dishes - Engage with guests - Clean the dining hall: includes wiping off tables, sweeping, and mopping - Help kitchen team with additional tasks
Volunteers will be required to wear (provided by Light of Life):
Apron
Hairnet (as needed)
Gloves
Non-slip shoes (suggested)
RSVP NOTE
Please understand that your RSVP needs to be an otherwise FIRM COMMITMENT. We understand that life happens and sometimes things come up that may force people to cancel, however the organization is counting on us to be there for those in need.
Feel free to contact the organizer if you have any questions.
From Light of Life website:
Meal Ministry for Men, Women, and Children
Light of Life’s Meal Ministry provides breakfast and dinner seven days a week to men, women, and children in need. Staff cooks and volunteers work together to prepare and serve nutritious meals. Our Voeghtly Street Mission dining area seats over 80 individuals and women and children have their own separate dining room where they can feel safe and comfortable.
Light of Life Mission Statement
Light of Life transforms lives through the love of Christ by providing food, shelter, and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction to restore them as healthy members of our community.
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Upcoming events
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🕯️🎶 Christmas Caroling @ Ridgecrest McCandless - Dec 23 🧑🎄 🎄
Ridgecrest Senior Living, 8870 Duncan Avenue,, Pittsburgh, PA, USJoin your fellow MVPs as we help spread the joy of the Christmas Season to some of those who need it the most! 🌟
Let's carol! 😀🎄🎶
REGISTER HERE through PITTSBURGH CARES
RSVP with MVP
From Pittsburgh Cares:
"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Join us for an evening of spreading holiday cheer to area seniors!
We will provide everything you need - just bring your voice! Holiday attire encouraged - but we will have some fun accessories for you to choose from, too! Light refreshments and songbooks provided also.
Free parking available in the lot.
Tentative Agenda:
6:00PM: volunteer arrival and check in with Pittsburgh Cares
6:15PM: Break into groups; singing starts throughout the building
7:15PM: Singing wraps up, then refreshments/ departure4 attendees
🪖 BINGO Volunteer Squad @ Southwestern Veterans Center! Sat, Dec 27
Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USRecruiting MVP volunteers to provide assistance to US veteran MVPs and residents at the Southwestern Veterans Center on Highland Drive.
Let's show them our appreciation for their years of service to our country by serving them on this day.
About the PA Southwestern Veterans Center
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact the organizer.
What to expect
We will be setting up for Bingo and escorting residents to and from the multi-purpose room. We will be sharing time with the residents, getting acquainted, and helping them check & score their bingo cards.
Please reach out to SWVC staff if you need any assistance or have any questions while volunteering. They are usually wearing red shirts.
Security will be available to help you find parking. Enter through the main entrance and sign in on the Volunteer binder.2 attendees🪖 BINGO Volunteer Squad @ Southwestern Veterans Center! Sun, Dec 28 🇺🇸
Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USRecruiting MVP volunteers to provide assistance to US veteran MVPs and residents at the Southwestern Veterans Center on Highland Drive.
Let's show them our appreciation for their years of service to our country by serving them on this day.
About the PA Southwestern Veterans Center
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact the organizer.
What to expect
We will be setting up for Bingo and escorting residents to and from the multi-purpose room. We will be sharing time with the residents, getting acquainted, and helping them check & score their bingo cards.
Please reach out to SWVC staff if you need any assistance or have any questions while volunteering. They are usually wearing red shirts.
Security will be available to help you find parking. Enter through the main entrance and sign in on the Volunteer binder.1 attendee🌃 Light of Life Rescue Mission Dinner Volunteers - Sun, Dec 28
Light of Life Rescue Mission, 234 Voeghtly Street,, Pittsburgh, PA, US🌃 Light of Life Rescue Mission Dinner Volunteers 🌃
Light of Life Rescue Mission - "Where Hope and Healing Meet"
The Light of Life Rescue Mission can use a few dedicated volunteers to help serve dinner.
Volunteer with us as a small group serving dinner for the homeless and those in recovery and in need of a nutritious meal, doing so with a compassionate and caring heart, at the Light of Life Rescue Mission.
At this event we will have the opportunity to work together as meal servers and share in this meaningful service as group volunteers.
REGISTER HERE
Volunteer Details (provided by the Light of Life Volunteer Coordinator)
Here are the details for your volunteer shift. This opportunity takes place at our new shelter at: 234 Voeghtly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Parking
Parking is available in the main parking lot right next to the building. Alternative parking lots are also available.
What to Expect:
Dinner Volunteers will help in the following areas: - Check-in guests - Serve dinner - Wash dishes - Engage with guests - Clean the dining hall: includes wiping off tables, sweeping, and mopping - Help kitchen team with additional tasks
Volunteers will be required to wear (provided by Light of Life):
Apron
Hairnet (as needed)
Gloves
Non-slip shoes (suggested)
RSVP NOTE
Please understand that your RSVP needs to be an otherwise FIRM COMMITMENT. We understand that life happens and sometimes things come up that may force people to cancel, however the organization is counting on us to be there for those in need.
Feel free to contact the organizer if you have any questions.
From Light of Life website:
Meal Ministry for Men, Women, and Children
Light of Life’s Meal Ministry provides breakfast and dinner seven days a week to men, women, and children in need. Staff cooks and volunteers work together to prepare and serve nutritious meals. Our Voeghtly Street Mission dining area seats over 80 individuals and women and children have their own separate dining room where they can feel safe and comfortable.
Light of Life Mission Statement
Light of Life transforms lives through the love of Christ by providing food, shelter, and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction to restore them as healthy members of our community.
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