Mt. Lebanon High School
Community Service Opportunities
2026-2027
Mt. Lebanon High School
Community Service Opportunities
2026-2027
Community service hours will now be self-reported through PowerSchool.
The reporting portal is now open. Please click here for directions on how to report your hours.
Mrs. Brittany Tonkavich, Student Activities Director (AO) BTonkavich@mtlsd.net
Ms. Christy Parsyck, (Library) National Honor Society Faculty Sponsor CParsyck@mtlsd.net
"Through community volunteerism, young people can gain experiences that build leadership skills-- the ability to realize a vision, engage and develop others, and make things happen."
Thomas A. Page
Completion of community service is encouraged of all Mt. Lebanon High School students. Participating in the works of our school and greater community fosters values and citizenship, and provides our students with meaningful work, greater responsibility, and an enhanced sense of self. To serve one’s school and greater community is a privilege that should be approached with seriousness of purpose, good intentions, and gratitude.
Although community service is not a requirement for graduation, demonstration of commitment and investment in one’s community is highly valued by colleges and universities. It is also required for students interested in applying to the Mt. Lebanon High School chapter of National Honor Society during their junior or senior year.
Deadlines for 2026-2027
9th grade: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by June 3, 2027
10th grade: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by June 3, 2027
11th grade and 12th grade NHS applicants: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by March 5, 2027
12 grade current NHS members: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by May 25, 2027
What: Volunteers have the option to sign up for 1 of 2 or both shifts during the event. They would be helping with set-up/breakdown, pizza station, water station, tattoo station, etc.
Where: Foster Elementary School
When: Friday, September 25th. Event runs 5:00-7:30PM. Shifts run from 4:00-6:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM.
Contact: Sign up via this Google Form
What: Looking for volunteers for face painting, managing our inflatables, and setting up tables/chairs, etc.
Where: Hoover Elementary School
When: Friday, September 25th. 6:00-8:00PM
Contact: Email Mrs. Hasco
What: We are in need of those who know about video production and/or want to learn about video production. We are looking for volunteers to assist at least once a month for our livestream service(s) on Sundays.
Where: Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 West Liberty Avenue
When: Sundays, 9:30AM and/or 10:45AM service
Contact: Email churchsecretary@mlumc.org
What: Organization that provides outings and gatherings for special needs children and their families. They typically do two events a month, on Saturdays or Sundays. Volunteering could consist of taking pictures, helping the Potluckers (painting, cooking,) watching a Pirate Game or a musical, serving pizza at our pool party, being an extra set of hands, etc. A parent will ALWAYS be present for each Potlucker, but peers/"big kids" are always a bonus!
Where: Various venues around Pittsburgh
When: Typically Saturdays or Sundays
Contact: Check out their website for more info and email Mrs. Hart for information about volunteering.
What: Volunteer activities include assisting staff with afterschool programs, supporting community events, organizing donations, creating donor thank-you cards, and other helpful tasks based on student interest and skill.
Where: Brookline Teen Outreach, 520 Brookline Boulevard
When: Ongoing (after school hours, typically between 3:00–6:00 PM)
Contact: Students should complete BTO’s online application here and can contact Mrs. McNulty with any questions.
What: Assist seniors with technology by answering questions about social media, creating folders to organize photos and files, organizing passwords, and using google apps. Tutors would be working individually with seniors, or occasionally in small groups depending on the comfort level of the students.
Where: AgeWell at the Jewish Community Center, South Hills
When: This volunteer opportunity can be scheduled at the convenience of the students and could be as little as once per month or as much as once a week for at least one hour each session.
Contact: Contact Hayley Maher at 412-697-3552 or hmaher@jccpgh.org
What: Mt. Lebanon Christian Church(MLCC), part of the Disciples of Christ denomination, is looking for volunteers. Opportunities include: Child care, Nursery, Small group leader, Lawn care, Greeters and Community Service.
Where: Mount Lebanon Christian Church, Cedar Boulevard
When: Ongoing
Contact: Learn more at mtlebocc.org or email Mr. McCarty
What: Tutors needed, grades 9 - 12, who are willing to come to Mellon and tutor students in all academic subjects for 1 hour. Come as often as you want.
Students at Mellon frequently do not need help, so please bring something to do.
Where: Mellon Middle School, room 015
When: Every Monday and Wednesday directly after school until 4PM
Contact: Mrs. Jordaan cjordaan@mtlsd.net
*Please email Mrs. Jordaan any day you would like to volunteer so she can tell you if any students show up or if tutoring is cancelled
What: Teen Planning Committee meets monthly to plan and work on displays, events, and projects under the supervision of Teen Librarian Miss Katie. Please note that you must be available the first Thursday evening of each month in order to participate in our mandatory monthly meetings. Open to teens in 7th - 12th grade. Each meeting you attend will count as 1.5 volunteer hours. Book reviews are 2 hours each.
Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library
When: First Thursday of each month, 6:00-7:30PM (October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 4, April 2, May 7)
Contact: Miss Katie at donahoek2@mtlebanonlibrary.org
What: Mt. Lebanon Christian Church (MLCC) is looking for tech and musician volunteers.
Where: Mt. Lebanon Christian Church, Cedar Boulevard
When: Ongoing, Sundays from 10:00AM-12:00PM
Contact: Learn more at mtlebocc.org or contact Mr. McCarty
What: 'Shoppers' fill our guests' orders. 'Runners' take the orders to the guest's vehicles. Volunteer hours need to be pre-scheduled and with parental approval.
Where: 2840 Library Road, Tri-River Building, 15234
When: Saturdays, 9AM-12PM
Contact: Text 412-819-6518 to sign up or get more information
No more in-school/out-of-school requirements.
By eliminating this past requirement, we hope students will engage in whatever service is most fulfilling to them and is in most need of their talents, gifts, and interests. We also hope this opens up opportunities for students to invest their time with specific projects, opportunities, and organizations that they want to serve.
As in the past, the A.O. will continue to post service opportunities from both MTLSD and the greater community as they are available. If you’re not sure what kind of service you might be interested in pursuing, stop by the A.O. and we will be happy to help you find a good fit!
Community service hours will be submitted online only.
Paper forms will no longer be used or accepted for submitting service hours. Please see details above on how to submit and track your hours in Power School. As always, contact the A.O. staff if you have any issues with the form or questions about submitting hours.