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For more than 150 years, The Salvation Army has changed lives and given hope to countless people across the globe. But, we never do it alone. Often referred to as “The Army behind The Army,” volunteers play a crucial role in our ability to provide quality social services to our neighbors in need. Every day, volunteers change lives, uplift families, and support communities in every ZIP code throughout the nation. Discover the joy of giving back in your community and become a Salvation Army volunteer today!

Volunteer Opportunities

Your Local Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has a presence in every zip code in Western PA. Each Salvation Army unit serves specific zip codes and provides services and programming according to what’s needed in that community.

Volunteer opportunities vary across Western PA, but some common ways our volunteers assist are with:

  • Food distributions
  • After-school programs
  • Community meals
  • Food donation pick-ups
  • Donation distributions: Back-to-School and Christmas
  • Bell Ringing

Family Caring Center

The Family Caring Center is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh and provides shelter, meals and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers are generally needed to assist with:

  • Meal preparation and service
  • Children’s and family programming
  • Tutoring
  • Sanitizing and organizing

The facility is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, so scheduling is very flexible.

Emergency Disaster Services

Our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) brings immediate help and long-term healing to those who need it at home and abroad.

Volunteers are needed for:

  • EDS Response - Be a first responder to local emergencies
  • IMAT Disaster Response - Deploy to large-scale local and national disasters
  • Compassion in Action - A Preparedness Club for senior high school and college-level students interested in the field of emergency management
  • Homeless Feeding Outreach - On Tuesday mornings as available, cook food at our Greentree location that will be distributed on Pittsburgh’s Northside

Contact Adam Kitta, Adam.Kitta@use.salvationarmy.org, for more information.

Pittsburgh Echelon

Echelon is The Salvation Army’s young professionals group whose members have the opportunity to network and socialize with one another while they engage in fundraising and volunteer opportunities for The Salvation Army.

Visit the Pittsburgh chapter’s site or follow the group’s Instagram page for more information.

Local Advisory Board

Board service is a great way to meet new people and use your professional skills to impact those in need in your local community. New Board Members are always welcome at our facilities across Western PA.

Contact Fran Brace at Fran.Brace@use.salvationarmy.org for more information. 

Greater Pittsburgh Women's Auxiliary

The purpose of the Women’s Auxiliary is to promote and support the work of The Salvation Army and to strengthen the hands of those who have dedicated their lives to its cause.

The group coordinates a Fabric Fair in the spring and fall of every year and provides grants to several Salvation Army programs. Members gather on Wednesdays in Greentree all year long for fellowship and to prepare for the fairs.

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