Volunteering 
PRC links enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to various opportunities to assist refugees in the greater Pittsburgh area.Volunteer opportunities are varied and flexible. Volunteers can participate in one-time events or make a sustained commitment to a refugee family.
Students at the International School of Islamabad collected shoes for Afghani refugees in Pakistan
Community Tutoring Program
Adult volunteers are paired one-on-one with an adult refugee for practice
in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Friendships often
grow out
of this learning environment. We ask a minimum commitment of 1 hour a
week for 6 months. Tutoring is supplemental to more formal English as
a Second Language (ESL) training refugees receive and therefore we do
not require that volunteers have prior training in ESL. Volunteers with
experience teaching, tutoring, or working with adult learners are encouraged
to get involved!
Mom & Baby Program
This team of volunteers works to support refugee mothers with new babies
and/or young children. The team collects items for newborns, shares parenting
tips, and provides mothers with some needed respite.
North Hills Girl Scout troop 407 collected shoes
for refugees in Pittsburgh
Community Events
Throughout the year, PRC organizes events where refugees and other Pittsburghers
have a chance to meet and make connections. Volunteers are sometimes needed
for event-planning. This is also a good opportunity to get involved before
making a more long-term volunteer commitment.
PRC holds regular meetings for current volunteers to share with each other and PRC staff.
PRC acknowledges many supporters who have
made our work possible
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Join us
Note: Currently, we are only accepting volunteers for the Baldwin/Whitehall area.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us to join our email list. The list will provide information on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Steps to becoming a PRC volunteer:
Step 1
Fill out and submit a volunteer information form.
Form (.doc)
Step 2
Attend PRC’s 2 hour orientation session.
Events schedule
Step 3
Obtain the PA Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Clearances (must be
current within the last 12 months prior to volunteering).
How to obtain clearances (pdf)
Step 4
Work with our staff and coordinators to connect to a volunteer opportunity
that will impact you and a refugee family in new and profound ways.
