MVP - Meetup VOLUNTEERS Pittsburgh!

Recruiting fellow MVP members for a volunteer orientation at Pennsylvania's Southwestern Veterans Center

***NOTE***

If this day and time is not convenient for you to attend, please contact the Volunteer Resource Coordinator directly to arrange for an alternate date / time:

Brian Beach | Volunteer Resource Coordinator
PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Southwestern Veterans Center
7060 Highland Drive | Pittsburgh, PA 15206
bribeach@pa.gov
Phone: 412-665-6790

This orientation is directed at those wishing to serve in the role of Visiting Volunteers

If you have any questions at all please feel free to also contact the MVP Organizer.

The Volunteer Need

​Volunteers are a vital part of our team and play an important role in the well-being of our residents. They assist with activities and field trips, distributing mail, making one-on-one visits, escorting wheelchair-bound residents to activities, assisting residents at mealtimes, reading to residents, and much more!

Visiting Volunteers

Looking for volunteers who are available to sit and visit with our residents, specifically those who cannot/will not leave their room/bed. These volunteers must complete the volunteer orientation process before hand as they will be one-on-one with our residents. We would like to avoid visiting during meal times when possible.

Expectations would be simply to sit with the resident and visit (talk, read a book, play cards, puzzles, etc). We know that human contact is something each of our residents will benefit from, some more than others.

Security will be available to help you find parking. Enter through the main entrance and sign in on the Volunteer binder. I will meet everyone in the lobby. We will plan to have a brief orientation in our chapel once everyone arrives. Following orientation, the group will support our activity staff by escorting our residents outside.

Further info can be found here.

FIRST TEE VOLUNTEER INFO LINK - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IS HERE!

• Schedule
• Shifts
• Roster
• Security & Prohibited Items
• Rideshare & Drop-Off Locations
• Shuttles
• Parking
• Attire
• On Site Logistics

FIRST TEE - PITTSBURGH WEBSITE

The First Tee – Pittsburgh food concession stand is located at Hole 7 Green. It is approximately a 15-minute walk from the volunteer check-in area.

Please note: You must be at the check-in location by your scheduled shift start time. After checking in, you'll walk to the Hole 7 Green concession stand.

Slip-resistant shoes – These are mandatory for food concession work.
Khaki pants or shorts

First Tee – Pittsburgh will provide all volunteers a t-shirt at the start of their first shift in the food concession as a small thank-you. This shirt does not need to be worn during your shift(s).

Aramark will provide a smock (to be returned after each shift) and a hat (yours to keep).

Credential Pick-Up

Starting Monday, June 9, your credential can be picked up at the security tent, located at the volunteer check-in area shown on the map in the Aramark document. The shuttles from Monroeville Mall (Blue Lot) and Hartwood Acres (Red Lot) will drop you off at the location by check-in.

You may pick up your credential—even if your volunteer shift is later in the week. For example, if your shift is on Friday but you plan to attend the U.S. Open earlier, you’re still welcome to pick up your credential in advance.
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EVENT INFO

We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to volunteer at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club next June 9-15!

Volunteers will work at food concession booths during the tournament, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to supporting First Tee – Pittsburgh’s mission to empower youth through golf and life skills programs.

This effort aims to raise $20,000 for our organization!

ABOUT FIRST TEE

At First Tee - Pittsburgh we provide programs built on positive youth development. Our Golf and Life Skills Clinics provide the proven elements: safe places, intentional and trained caring adults, and developmentally appropriate and empowering curricula.
No child or group is ever turned away for inability to pay. In addition, all equipment is provided, free of charge. Contributions we receive help economically disadvantaged children participate in our golf and life skill clinics.

First Tee’s program teaches core values inherent in the game of golf, including confidence, respect, judgment, responsibility, courtesy, honesty, sportsmanship, integrity, and perseverance.

The Pittsburgh chapter is based at The Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park. Together with locations in Stowe Township, North Park, South Park, Penn Hills, Butler, Beaver Falls, and Elizabeth, we serve over 1,600 area kids in certifying programs, 3,000 in outreach programs and over 16,000 in our School Program. These young people have fun lessons in putting, chipping, pitching and full swing while they also learn self-management, goal setting and interpersonal communication. Our trained coaches and volunteers maintain a 6:1 ratio so the lessons are activity based and personal. This program creates positive relationships that inspire young people to discover their individual potential.

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 follow through with our willingness to volunteer.

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.

Website

Recruiting fellow MVP members for a volunteer orientation at Pennsylvania's Southwestern Veterans Center

***NOTE***

If this day and time is not convenient for you to attend, please contact the Volunteer Resource Coordinator directly to arrange for an alternate date / time:

Brian Beach | Volunteer Resource Coordinator
PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Southwestern Veterans Center
7060 Highland Drive | Pittsburgh, PA 15206
bribeach@pa.gov
Phone: 412-665-6790

This orientation is directed at those wishing to serve in the role of Visiting Volunteers

If you have any questions at all please feel free to also contact the MVP Organizer.

The Volunteer Need

​Volunteers are a vital part of our team and play an important role in the well-being of our residents. They assist with activities and field trips, distributing mail, making one-on-one visits, escorting wheelchair-bound residents to activities, assisting residents at mealtimes, reading to residents, and much more!

Visiting Volunteers

Looking for volunteers who are available to sit and visit with our residents, specifically those who cannot/will not leave their room/bed. These volunteers must complete the volunteer orientation process before hand as they will be one-on-one with our residents. We would like to avoid visiting during meal times when possible.

Expectations would be simply to sit with the resident and visit (talk, read a book, play cards, puzzles, etc). We know that human contact is something each of our residents will benefit from, some more than others.

Security will be available to help you find parking. Enter through the main entrance and sign in on the Volunteer binder. I will meet everyone in the lobby. We will plan to have a brief orientation in our chapel once everyone arrives. Following orientation, the group will support our activity staff by escorting our residents outside.

Further info can be found here.