What we’re about
MVP - Meetup Volunteers of Pittsburgh Meetup Group!
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?
Are you seeking companionship, interested in developing friendships, or future relationships with like-minded individuals who also have a servant's heart?
If so, please consider joining the Meetup MVP group!
Volunteer activities and events are open to all ages, throughout the week and 365 days per year!
We plan and coordinate volunteer events with charities, non-profits, and other organizations throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area and beyond!
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.
Suggestions for volunteer opportunities and events from members are encouraged and welcome.
Hope to volunteer with you somewhere and sometime soon!
The Blessing Board Volunteer Team - Day of Blessing!
"Furnishing Homes with Love"
There are opportunities for registered volunteers to lend some help on behalf of The Blessing Board at their North Warehouse location for the organization's Day of Blessing.
What to Expect
We will be helping out fellow volunteers and The Blessing Board staff with moving furniture and home furnishings into vehicles for pick up by families in need. We will also be assisting The Blessing Board Ambassador as they guide a family through the process of receiving home furniture and furnishings.
IMPORTANT STEPS: (3)
1. REGISTER - for FIRST TIME TBB volunteers
Select NEW VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
2. SIGN UP HERE FOR PREFEERRED ASSIGNMENT
SELECT TBB MVP GROUP SHARE LINK: https://vmx.me/NYVUCBJX
or search for our MVP group in the volunteer matrix.
3. RSVP with MVP
Although not necessary, I would recommend bringing some gloves for gripping and protection and closed toe shoes (and/or safety shoes).
The volunteer work takes place in a clean, well organized and climate controlled warehouse.
This is a great opportunity for us to provide heartfelt assistance and to demonstrate hands on compassion and caring to those in our communities in need!
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS
Carriers / Loaders
The Carrier/Loader sees that all of the items chosen by the family are efficiently and effectively loaded with care into their vehicle.
Additionally, they help restock the Showroom floor when directed. They must be able to lift 20 lbs. alone or 50 lbs. with a partner. No experience necessary to be a Carrier.
Feel free to contact the Organizer with any questions, input, or suggestions regarding this event.
Warehouse Helpers (Tasks) 9 - 3 pm
Assist the Warehouse Manager with various warehouse duties as directed. Volunteers do not need to commit to 6 hour shift if unable. Inform Volunteer Coordinator.
Ambassador Assistants
The Ambassador Assistant will assist the Ambassador as they guide a family through the process of receiving furnishings. This position is a good introduction to TBB and provides a great overview of what happens on a Day of Blessing.
Parker / Carrier
The Parker will work in tandem with the Registration Coordinator (RC), greet families when arriving with their vehicles, confirm their appointment, and direct initial placement of their vehicles. With the RC, the Parker will see that people are served and registered efficiently. They will stage trucks for loading, direct driver into the building, or on street as they determine appropriate.
Registrar
The Registrar will check clients in as they arrive and provide them with an overview of the Day of Blessing. The Blessing Board Volunteer Coordinator will train the Registrar.
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.
WAIT LIST
Feel free to RSVP even if all slots are full.
You will be put on a WAIT LIST for the event and if circumstances prevent members who have already RSVP'd from attending. This will enable you to have an opportunity to take their slot.
The Blessing Board Mission Statement
Our Mission
The Blessing Board is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization existing to provide donated household furnishings to those in need at no cost in response to what God has done for us.
Day of Blessing
https://blessingboard.org/living-on-one/day-of-blessing/
Day of Blessing 2020 (for reference)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h00iFFOPs7E&list=PLkwEY8nUM0ikwHe1AR0xyztV3HQIKSg-n&index=14
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🥞 🍳 Knead Cafe Saturday Breakfast Volunteers! - SAT, NOV 16 🥓 🧇Knead Community Cafe, New Kensington, PA
Help us help the Knead Cafe serve up breakfast and love for all!
Join our group as we volunteer to serve breakfast to those in need. We will be working in a variety of roles, hosting, serving, bussing tables, etc. Each volunteer is paired with a buddy to help show us the ropes.
All volunteers are asked to arrive 20 min early for check in and briefing with the Knead staff.
NOTE: The TWO categories of volunteers below. Select the one that applies to you.
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REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS - STEPS (2)
1. RSVP WITH MVP
There are two shifts to choose from:
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:15 PMWe will be volunteering as Cafe Helpers.
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FIRST TIMERS - STEPS (4)
1. KNEAD VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK (READ)
All prospective, first time volunteers must click through and read all pages of the Volunteer Handbook to access the online Volunteer Application and Waiver FOUND HERE.
2. RSVP WITH MVP
3. SIGN UP WITH KNEAD (ONCE REGISTERED)
There are two shifts to choose from:
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:15 PM4. KNEAD VOLUNTEER APPLICATION & WAIVER (bring along)
Print and fill out the Volunteer Application and Liability Waiver.
Bring both with you to the Cafe on the morning that you volunteer.
If you have volunteered at the Cafe previously, you do not need to fill out the forms again.
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.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact the organizer.
- 🚛 🏡 The Blessing Board Volunteer Team @ NORTH Showroom - SAT, NOV 16 🛏️The Blessing Board, Pittsburgh, PA
The Blessing Board Volunteer Team - Day of Blessing!
"Furnishing Homes with Love"
There are opportunities for registered volunteers to lend some help on behalf of The Blessing Board at their North Warehouse location for the organization's Day of Blessing.
What to Expect
We will be helping out fellow volunteers and The Blessing Board staff with moving furniture and home furnishings into vehicles for pick up by families in need. We will also be assisting The Blessing Board Ambassador as they guide a family through the process of receiving home furniture and furnishings.
IMPORTANT STEPS: (3)
1. REGISTER - for FIRST TIME TBB volunteers
Select NEW VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
2. SIGN UP HERE FOR PREFEERRED ASSIGNMENT
SELECT TBB MVP GROUP SHARE LINK: https://vmx.me/NYVUCBJX
or search for our MVP group in the volunteer matrix.
3. RSVP with MVP
Although not necessary, I would recommend bringing some gloves for gripping and protection and closed toe shoes (and/or safety shoes).
The volunteer work takes place in a clean, well organized and climate controlled warehouse.
This is a great opportunity for us to provide heartfelt assistance and to demonstrate hands on compassion and caring to those in our communities in need!
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS
Carriers / Loaders
The Carrier/Loader sees that all of the items chosen by the family are efficiently and effectively loaded with care into their vehicle.
Additionally, they help restock the Showroom floor when directed. They must be able to lift 20 lbs. alone or 50 lbs. with a partner. No experience necessary to be a Carrier.
Feel free to contact the Organizer with any questions, input, or suggestions regarding this event.
Warehouse Helpers (Tasks) 9 - 3 pm
Assist the Warehouse Manager with various warehouse duties as directed. Volunteers do not need to commit to 6 hour shift if unable. Inform Volunteer Coordinator.
Ambassador Assistants
The Ambassador Assistant will assist the Ambassador as they guide a family through the process of receiving furnishings. This position is a good introduction to TBB and provides a great overview of what happens on a Day of Blessing.
Parker / Carrier
The Parker will work in tandem with the Registration Coordinator (RC), greet families when arriving with their vehicles, confirm their appointment, and direct initial placement of their vehicles. With the RC, the Parker will see that people are served and registered efficiently. They will stage trucks for loading, direct driver into the building, or on street as they determine appropriate.
Registrar
The Registrar will check clients in as they arrive and provide them with an overview of the Day of Blessing. The Blessing Board Volunteer Coordinator will train the Registrar.
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.
WAIT LIST
Feel free to RSVP even if all slots are full.
You will be put on a WAIT LIST for the event and if circumstances prevent members who have already RSVP'd from attending. This will enable you to have an opportunity to take their slot.
The Blessing Board Mission Statement
Our Mission
The Blessing Board is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization existing to provide donated household furnishings to those in need at no cost in response to what God has done for us.Day of Blessing
https://blessingboard.org/living-on-one/day-of-blessing/
Day of Blessing 2020 (for reference)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h00iFFOPs7E&list=PLkwEY8nUM0ikwHe1AR0xyztV3HQIKSg-n&index=14
- 🪖 BINGO Volunteer Squad @ Southwestern Veterans Center! - SAT, NOV 16Southwestern Veterans Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Bingo Volunteer Squad @ Southwestern Veterans Center!
Recruiting 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.
Security will be available to help you find parking. Enter through the main entrance and sign in on the Volunteer binder.
- 🌃 Light of Life Rescue Mission Dinner Volunteers - SAT, NOV 16Light of Life Rescue Mission , Pittsburgh , PA
🌃 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.
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.
