"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.
Changes to Community Service for 2022-2023
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 below on how to submit and track your hours. As always, contact the A.O. staff if you have any issues with the form or questions about submitting hours.
Featured Opportunities
Please check this page often; the events listed below are time-sensitive and updated regularly.
Financial Aid Night
What: Help direct/usher guests attending the event. (Need 2 more volunteers!)
Where: High School
When: Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 6:20-7:20 PM
Contact: Email Mrs. Jackson to sign up! (rjackson@mtlsd.net)
Lebo Choir Parents Association - Mum distributions
What: The Lebo Choir Parents Association needs volunteers to distribute Mums. Students will be needed to sort Mums for pick up.
Where: Bower Hill Presbyterian Church (by Jefferson Middle School)
When: Saturday, September 24 from 9AM-1 PM. Stay for all or only part.
Contact: Contact Cristina Battaglia if you can help at (412) 215-4117 or beemail@gmail.com
Club Lebo - Interstellar Dance Party
What: Monitor the hallways, be in charge of games & concession stand, and interact with middle schoolers.
Where: Jefferson Middle + Elementary School
When: Friday, Sept. 23 - 6:40-9:10PM
Contact: Miss Riedman - iriedman@mtlebanon.org (She will confirm with each volunteer via email. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation.)
Howe Sunny Funny Fair
What: Help set up, clean up, operate games, help in the art tent, and sell food.
Where: Howe Elementary
When: Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9am-4pm
Contact: Sign up here!
Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy - Robb Hollow Park
What: Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy as we remove invasive plants in various areas at Robb Hollow Park. Volunteers will be removing English ivy, honeysuckle, bittersweet vines and privet from the site. 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 Driftwood Drive entrance to the park.
Where: Robb Hollow Park
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 - 9am-12pm
Contact: Register here
Club Lebo - Haunted House Planning Committee Meeting + Monster Mash
What: A two-part commitment! Volunteer for one or both events!
Thursday: This is a unique opportunity to help create a haunted house for the middle schoolers! We will use the space in the pro-shop, to build a haunted house out of wooden posts, rolls of fabric, and props. We may use staple guns & power tools. You may bring any props, black lights, or set-design elements that would fit in the haunted house. You will be assigned a station to help run the haunted house, and may be asked to be a costumed actor. Adults will move the haunted house to Mellon the following day.
B: Some students will work the haunted house, some are needed to be hallway monitors, and some will work the concession stand. If you did not participate in the Haunted House Planning Committee Meeting, you will be assigned to be a hallway monitor, or work concession stand. Wear a costume and arrive on time!
Where: Thursday - Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, Pro-Shop (Party room at the Ice Rink). Friday - Mellon Middle School (enter thru cafeteria).
When: Thursday, Oct. 27 from 3:15 - 5:30PM AND/OR Friday, Oct. 28 from 6:30-9:00PM
Contact: Miss Riedman - iriedman@mtlebanon.org (She will confirm with each volunteer via email. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation.)
Club Lebo - Ugly Sweater Soirée
What: Monitor the hallways, be in charge of games & concession stand, and interact with middle schoolers. Wear an ugly sweater!
Where: Jefferson Middle + Elementary School
When: Friday, Dec. 2 - 6:40-9:10PM
Contact: Miss Riedman - iriedman@mtlebanon.org (She will confirm with each volunteer via email. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation.)
Mellon Middle School Cross-Age Tutoring
What: Cross-age tutoring pairs high school students with middle school student looking for support.
Where: Mellon Middle School
When: Ongoing
Contact: Mrs. Brenneman (ABrenneman@mtlsd.net) Click HERE to access more information.