Mt. Lebanon High School
Community Service Opportunities
2025-2026
Mt. Lebanon High School
Community Service Opportunities
2025-2026
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 2025-2026
9th grade: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by June 4, 2026
10th grade: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by June 4, 2026
11th grade and 12th grade NHS applicants: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by February 27, 2026
12 grade current NHS members: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by May 27, 2026
What:
*High School student
*Identifies as female
*Understand and believe in the mission and vision of Girls on the Run
*Help wrangle kids! (4th and 5th grade girls) As we do indoor activities and run laps outside
*Assist coaches as needed
*Pass out materials, help with snacks, organizing kids and materials, etc.
*Serve as positive role model
*Encourage and motivate participants
*Build relationships with and between teammates
Where: Lincoln Elementary
When:
*First day of practice: Monday, March 2nd.
*We meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 to 5:15 at Lincoln
*The season runs March 2nd through last day is May 18th.
*Able to commit to AT LEAST 6 to 8 TOTAL (you pick your days) Monday and/or Wednesday practices. (Or more!) We are looking for some consistency, but understand you may not be able to make all practices. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:15 at Lincoln Elementary. Season runs from Monday March 2 through Monday May 18th.
Contact: Please contact me ASAP if interested! Amie Donahue McGuigan, cell # 724-944-7076
What: Help set up, serve, and clean up at our Cotillion Dinner. The purpose of the dinner is to teach the participants table etiquette. Volunteers wear business casual black or navy pants and a plain white shirt (like what you would see in restaurants).
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road
When: Saturday, March 7th, 5:30-9:30PM
Contact: Sign up here
What: Alien Night at Club Lebo! We need at least 8 high school volunteers to help out at our event. Volunteers are needed to help with games, the concession stand, monitor the gym, and do arts-n-crafts! Please meet at the Jefferson Cafeteria by 6:40pm. To sign up to volunteer, email iriedman@mtlebanon.org to add your name to the list.
Where: Jefferson Middle School, Meet in the Cafeteria by 6:40PM
When: Friday, March 13th
Contact: Email Mrs. Riedman
What: Help us prepare for the Egg Hunt! Teens are needed to hide the eggs in our park, dress up in our mascot costumes, and to lead out mascots around. Want to be The Bunny? Volunteer with us!
Where: Mt. Lebanon Park, Meet at Pavillion 3 at 9:00AM
When: Saturday, March 28th
Contact: Sign up here. Click Register for Activities, find Egg Hunt under Special Events.
What: Lincoln Elementary is hosting an open house event to commemorate our 100th birthday! It's going to be a bit of a big deal- we'll have the marching band and cheerleaders opening the festivities, followed by short program including remarks from the superintendent and other notable folks. We are expecting many current Lincoln families as well as a great deal of alumni of all generations come to visit their old school and reminisce about good times. We would love to have some former Lincoln students who are currently in high school assist us as docents, guides, game leaders, face painters, cookie table servers, and more! Volunteers should be friendly, comfortable interacting with people, able to stand for up to three hours, and eager to help.
Where: Lincoln Elementary School
When: Saturday, April 11th. Two shifts: 12:00-3:00PM and/or 2:00-5:00
Contact: Sign up here
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.