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 2024-2025
9th grade: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by June 5, 2025
10th grade: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by June 5, 2025
11th grade and 12th grade NHS applicants: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by February 28, 2025
12 grade current NHS members: 10 hours of community service must be completed and submitted by May 28, 2025
What: St. Paul's Episcopal Nursery School is looking for two high school volunteers each week to assist with our summer play camp program this June. Volunteers will be asked to set up activities before the children arrive, engage in play with the children in their group, and clean up materials at the end of each day.
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road
When: 9AM-Noon - Four Sessions:
June 2-5
June 9-12
June 16, 17,18, 20
June 23-26
Contact: Email Nursery School Director, Mrs. Mains
What: Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy as we do some trail maintenance as well as remove some invasive stilt grass at Twin Hills Park. Bring water, gloves, loppers, clippers and/or saws. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Twin Hills Drive entrance to the park.
Where: Twin Hills Park
When: Saturday, July 19th, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Contact: Click here to sign up.
What: Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers as we continue to remove invasive species in Bird Park. We will also be checking on the Riparian project area and monitoring the progress to see what work needs to be done. All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to other events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.
Where: Bird Park
When: Saturday, June 21st, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Contact: Click here to sign up
What: Make sure each person who shows up at a particular house has an entry ticket and then add that person to the tally of total attendees. Every volunteer will receive a free ticket to tour the gardens.
Where: Various homes/gardens around the community
When: Sunday, June 22, 12:30-2:00 or 2:00-4:00
Contact: Email Mr. Moretti
What: Spend a couple of hours at the Uptown Farmer’s Market with LeboGreen, handing out reusable bags to shoppers and enjoying the atmosphere!
Where: Meet at the LeboGreen tent, the last tent on the right in front of the municipal building (when facing the building), Washington Road.
When: Saturday, June 28th and/or August 16th, 9AM-Noon
Contact: Sign up here or email Mrs. Svitek
What: Head for the Cure is a nonprofit organization who aims to build awareness, raise funds, and ignite hope for the brain tumor community. We are hosting a 5K event at North Park on August 9th and are looking for some volunteers to help bring the energy to our event!
Where: North Park (303 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101)
When: August 9, 2025 from 6:30 AM - 11:30AM
Contact: Click here to sign up.
What: Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers to check on some of the plantings and areas we have been working on and then we will focus our work on removing some invasive stilt grass. Stilt grass is easy to pull out and bag. Bring water and gloves. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to other events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.
Where: Bird Park
When: Saturday, August 16th, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Contact: Click here to sign up.
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: A Miracle League Buddy is a dedicated volunteer who is assigned to assist and protect a player during each game, helping them with batting, running bases, and providing friendship both on and off the field. Buddies are expected to be energetic, committed, and consistently present to ensure players feel comfortable and supported throughout the game.
Where: 1551 Mayview Road, 15241
When: Season begins September 1st
Contact: Please check out our website for more information.
What: 'Shoppers' fill our guests' orders. 'Runners' take the orders to the guest's vehicles.
Where: 2840 Library Road, Tri-River Building, 15243
When: Saturdays, 9AM-12PM
Contact: Text 412-819-6518 to sign up or get more information
What: Volunteer activities include assisting staff with afterschool programming implementation, light cleaning and sorting, and creating donor thank you cards.
Where: Brookline Teen Outreach, 520 Brookline Boulevard
When: Ongoing
Contact: Complete BTO's online application here and 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 Outreach.
Where: Mount Lebanon Christian Church, Cedar Boulevard
When: Ongoing
Contact: Learn more at www.mtlebocc.org
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.
Where: Mellon Middle School, room 015
When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday*, directly after school until 4PM
Contact: Mrs. Amenta damenta@mtlsd.net and Mrs. Jordaan cjordaan@mtlsd.net
*Note: Tutoring is no longer offered on Mondays
What: Help with after-school arts & maker events for middle school kids! Become a near-peer mentor to younger kids and encourage a love of the arts! Spaces are limited for this teaching opportunity, and each volunteer will be scheduled for 2 event shifts per month.
Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library
When: Weekly, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30PM, beginning in October
Contact: Miss Katie at donahoek2@mtlebanonlibrary.org
What: Share your recommendations with the library's 660+ teen IG followers. One book review = 2 hours of community service
Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library
When: Complete work as it fits your schedule
Contact: Miss Katie at donahoek2@mtlebanonlibrary.org
What: Do what your love and get some community service too! Create a 1 Minute Booktalk to be featured on the High School Library webpage. See directions HERE.
Where: HS Library
When: Ongoing-- limit of two booktalks per student
Contact: Ms. Parsyck CParsyck@mtlsd.net
What: Mt. Lebanon Christian Church (MLCC) is looking for AV tech volunteers.
Where: Mt. Lebanon Christian Church, Cedar Boulevard
When: Ongoing, Sundays from 10:30AM-12:00PM
Contact: Learn more at mtlebocc.org or contact john.mccarty@mtlebocc.org
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.