Volunteering

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Now, more than ever, your time matters.

When you participate in one of GCU’s many organized volunteerism opportunities, your efforts can make a significant impact on local lives in your community. Here are just a few of the relationships GCU has established that give Members the chance to contribute meaningfully.

Current Volunteering Opportunities

412 Food Rescue

Created on the belief that good food belongs to people, not landfills, the 412 Food Rescue app makes saving food and feeding people easy! Volunteers transport surplus foods donated by grocery stores and restaurants to a designated nonprofit serving neighbors in need. Learn more at 412foodrescue.org/take-action/volunteer/

Contact Information:

[email protected]
412-277-3831
6140 Station St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Beaver County Humane Society

The mission? To protect and enhance the lives of all domestic animals and to promote kindness and respect for all living creatures. Volunteers are an integral part of operations and help to ensure continued success. Individuals must be age 16 or older to volunteer on their own, or as young as 10 if volunteering in a limited capacity with a parent or legal guardian. Learn more at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/volunteer/

Contact Information:

Alexis Walker at [email protected]
724-775-5801
3394 Brodhead Road
Center Township, PA 15001

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food bank

Volunteers are the heart of this organization’s mission to feed people in need and play an important role in ensuring everyone in the community has enough to eat. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to harvesting at The Orchard, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is seeking your help. Learn more at pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Contact Information:

[email protected]
412-745-7600
1 N. Linden St.
Duquesne, PA 15110

Special Olympics PA

The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through volunteers, the organization provides these special athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, feel joy, and share experiences with their families, other athletes, and the community. Learn more at specialolympicspa.org/become-a-volunteer

Contact Information:

[email protected]
724-510-8945
The Three Rivers Region Office
300 Cedar Ridge Drive, Ste 320
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Center for Hope

The Center for Hope is a faith-based organization dedicated to providing food and clothing, as well as educational and career services to underserved residents of Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Services include a food pantry, weekly community dinners, youth programs, and more. High school and college student projects available. Those interested in volunteering are invited to attend a volunteer information orientation. Learn more at thecenterforhope.com/volunteer

Contact Information:

Barbara Whisnant, Volunteer Coordinator
724-541-4899
740 Park Road
Ambridge, PA 15003

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