Opportunity:United Way's 211 Experience
Date:06/23/2026 09:00 AM - 06/23/2026 10:30 AM
Agency:United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work of United Way's 211 helpline, learning about the significant needs of our neighbors, the investments United Way makes in our communities and the resources made available to people who contact 211. Following a brief presentation by United Way staff, you will visit the call center and listen in as 211's trained Resource Navigators answer live calls from real residents across the region. You'll also engage in a hands-on activity that simulates the challenges people face finding resources to improve their lives.
Please note, if the minimum number of guests is not reached, the tour will be rescheduled for a future date.
United Way strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Elisha Serotta, elisha.serotta@unitedwayswpa.org or 412-456-6718.
Opportunity:Reading to Students at Weil Elementary with United Way
Date:05/15/2026 09:15 AM - 05/15/2026 10:30 AM
Agency:United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
As part of United Way's Volunteer Readers Program, we are seeking volunteers to read to kindergarten students across the region to help instill a lifelong love of reading. Join us as we read to students at Weil Elementary.
Volunteers should plan to arrive by 9:15 a.m. A reminder will be sent out in advance of the event with more logistics. The books and activities are pre-selected and have already been prepared by United Way volunteers.
United Way strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Naomi Swartzbaugh, naomi.swartzbaugh@unitedwayswpa.org or 412-456-6704.
Opportunity:United Way's Big Book Drop - Day 3
Date:05/14/2026 08:30 AM - 05/14/2026 12:00 PM
Agency:United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Assist United Way with distributing nearly 35,000 books to various agency partners at Acrisure Stadium. Volunteers will move and load boxes into the vehicles as partners arrive. Big Book Drop is one of United Way's most sought-after volunteer opportunities. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, please sign up for only one shift. Thank you.
Big Book Drop is made possible with support from Grant Thornton, the CentiMark Foundation, KPMG and the Birmingham Foundation.
Since the Big Book Drop started in 2019, United Way has distributed nearly 214,000 books to nonprofit organizations, schools and day cares focused on literacy through this event. With your help, we hope to bring that total to a quarter million books at this year's Big Book Drop!
Please note, most volunteers will be repeatedly lifting boxes weighing up to 20 pounds throughout the day. Volunteers will be split into teams and will have repeated break times.
United Way strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Naomi Swartzbaugh, naomi.swartzbaugh@unitedwayswpa.org or 412-456-6704.
