Volunteers who share their time and talents with Girls Hope scholars are instrumental in helping to maintain the supportive, nurturing environment the scholars need to reach their full potential.
Our volunteers contribute in a number of ways that are flexible and accommodating to busy schedules.
TRANSPORTATION
Volunteers assisting with transportation get the scholars where they need to go. Transportation volunteers can serve as strong role models even while driving scholars to soccer games, lessons, rehearsals, etc.
DINNER HELPERS
Opportunities for dinner helpers include: Bringing a premade or purchased meal, and joining the scholars for a family style meal. Arriving early to engage the scholars in helping to prepare a meal. Stay to enjoy it, too! Purchasing or preparing a meal in advance and dropping it off at either our Baden or Coraopolis scholar house is a flexible option for those who may not be ready to obtain required clearances for volunteering within the home.
MENTORING
Our mentoring program supports positive, structured one-on-one relationships that pair a young person with a caring individual who offers trust, guidance and encouragement. Mentors and scholars meet for a minimum of 4 hours per month and aim to have fun while making positive choices. (A 12-month commitment is preferred.)
DAY OF CARING PROJECTS
Days of Caring help to keep our scholar homes safe and comfortable. Depending upon the season, projects may range from cleaning, painting, organizing, landscaping or household repairs.
SUBJECT TUTORING
Girls Hope is education focused with the long-term goal of seeing our scholars succeed and graduate from college. We welcome volunteers who enjoy helping students excel in their studies. We have opportunities for foreign language (often Spanish), general and subject-specific tutoring.
TALENT SHARING
Consider sharing your talents and interests with the scholars! Whether you’re a fitness guru, board game enthusiast, dietician or artist, we welcome special presentations, hobby sharing and exploration of new interests.
BECOMING A VOLUNTEER
Because our scholars have been entrusted to our care by their parents/guardians, Girls Hope carefully screens all community volunteers who have direct contact with our scholars. Criminal background checks and clearances are required.
Share Your Talents and Make a Difference!
Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, Inc.
1020 State Street
Baden, PA 15005-1338
Main: 724.869.2868
www.girlshope.org
Help us share the good news about Girls Hope by inviting us to speak to your church group, professional organization, employees or any group that would like to learn more about helping young women succeed.
Contact our Americorps volunteer coordinator at 724.869.6521 or smcveigh@bhgh.org to discuss how you can get involved and make a difference!