Volunteer at the Sewickley Valley YMCA

Since 1894, the Sewickley Valley YMCA promotes positive values, healthy lifestyles, and meaningful relationships through a wide range of programs and services. Join us in becoming an integral part of our mission to empower individuals and foster strong, thriving communities. Volunteering is a powerful avenue through which you can contribute to our shared purpose, making a positive impact in the lives of others.

By joining our volunteer initiatives, you’ll forge connections with like-minded individuals, expand your social circle, and strengthen bonds within the community. Engaging in volunteer work brings a deep sense of personal fulfillment, as you actively participate in programs that uplift and support those in need, experiencing the gratification of making a tangible difference in others’ lives.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Faith in Action volunteer driver
  • Food to Families food box packing
  • Mini food pantry monitor
  • youth sports coach (seasonal)
  • Older adult tech help volunteer
  • administrative support
  • special events
  • property/maintenance

Food packing, mini pantry monitoring and special events are child-friendly opportunities with proper parental supervision.

All prospective volunteers must register below and answer the following questions.  The Y uses this information to help make the best volunteer matches. All volunteers be required to attend a volunteer training session. Volunteer roles that include working directly with children will require additional background screenings and trainings.


Food To Families

All Locations
5/9/26 - 12/12/26
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Prepare, pack, and/or deliver food boxes with healthy and nutritious food in support of our Quaker Valley Food to Families program. Join us on the second Saturday of each month at the Leetsdale VFW from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Become a YMCA food relief volunteer and make a tangible impact on the lives of families in need.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
5/5/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/09/26 - 12/12/26
Sa - 8:00 am - 9:30 am
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General Volunteer Inquiry

All Locations
4/1/24 - 12/31/26
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Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Drive for Faith in Action
  • Coach Youth Sports (seasonal)
  • Pack food boxes for Food to Families*
  • Provide administrative support
  • Monitor the Free Mini Pantries*
  • Help with property/maintenance
  • Help with Special Events*

*Child-friendly opportunities with proper parental supervision.

Please complete the registration form to begin your volunteer experience!



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/1/24 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/24 - 12/31/26
Register  
11/11/26
Register  
Closes
11/11/2026

Holiday Card Writing

All Locations
12/9/26 - 12/9/26
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Write holiday cards to Seniors



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/8/26 12/9/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/09/26
Register  
Closes
12/09/2026

Turkey Trot Volunteer Opportunities

All Locations
11/23/26 - 11/29/26
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The Turkey Trot is powered by volunteers before, during and after the race!  Below are the available volunteer roles and shifts.  Most roles are also youth-friendly with a parent or guardian present.

For more information, contact Kelly Yocum ar 412-741-9622, x125 or at [email protected].



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/9/26 11/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
11/23/26
Pre-Race setup 11/23, 3-5 p.m. - Mo
4 / 4 Available Register  
11/24/26
Swag bag Stuffing Crew, 11/24, noon - 3 p.m. - Tu
6 / 6 Available Register  
11/24/26
Swag bag Stuffing Crew, 11/24, 9 a.m. - noon - Tu
5 / 6 Available Register  
11/25/26
Registration and Packet Pickup, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. - We
10 / 10 Available Register  
11/25/26
Registration and Packet Pickup, 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - We
7 / 10 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day Park Cleanup Crew, 9-10 a.m. - Th
4 / 4 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day Park Entrance Traffic Attendant, 7 -9:30 a.m. - Th
2 / 2 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day Parking Lot attendant 6:30-8:30 a.m. - Th
4 / 4 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day Registration Cleanup, 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Th
4 / 4 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day Traffic Control, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Th
30 / 30 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day Water Table attendant, 7:30 a.m. -9:30 a.m. - Th
2 / 2 Available Register  
11/26/26
Race Day-Registration and Packet pick up 6:45am to 8am-- - Th
4 / 6 Available Register  
11/26/26 - 11/29/26
Race Day Awards help, 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Th
2 / 2 Available Register