Volunteers Are Essential!
We would not be able to operate if it weren’t for our volunteers! We have volunteer opportunities in all departments, with many commitment levels, and for people with all kinds of different skills and talents. Below you can see our volunteer opportunities and requirements.
Ready to volunteer? Click the button below to apply today!
General Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to demonstrate personal commitment to the mission, values, and beliefs of TryLife Center in the execution of any position responsibilities
- Ability to respect confidentiality
- Ability to complete required trainings (if applicable)
- Additional qualifications may apply and are listed per position (qualifications and requirements are subject to change)
Volunteer Positions
Building Maintenance
We need volunteers throughout the year to help us with the upkeep of our building and property (generally on an as needed basis) or with special projects. Email director@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
Childcare Assistant
Our Childcare Assistant volunteers supervise children in the play area (Lois’ Cottage) while parents participate in our Program. It is such a blessing to parents when they can have a few moments to themselves at the Center to focus on their goals, and kids LOVE our play area! Email clientservices@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Qualifications:
- Childcare or babysitting experience
- Must be at least 18 years or older OR 15 years old with references, clearances, and a work permit
- Current clearances and Mandated Reporter training required
Client Assistant
Our client assistants are absolutely vital to the operation of our Family Program. Client assistants are trained to help clients select and complete educational videos, shop in our store, and provide clients with a warm, supportive experience at the Center. Email clientservices@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Current clearances and Mandated Reporter training required
- Proficient computer skills preferred (you’ll be trained either way!) and willingness to be trained on different types of software
- A sincere desire to interact with our clients and their families with unconditional love, acceptance, support, and understanding
- Available to volunteer during client hours (weekly or biweekly commitments are ideal, but we appreciate any support!)
Church or Community Partner
Is your church or other organization looking for a local, faith-based nonprofit to support or partner with? We would love to speak with you about how we can support you, how you can support us, and how we can work together to better our community! Check out some of our suggested group volunteer activities. Email director@trylife.center with ideas or for more information.
Development Assistant
We welcome volunteers with demonstrated grant writing and fundraising experience to help us meet our development goals. Email director@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Drivers
We need dedicated volunteers to 1.) drive our Mobile Medical Unit (days/hours vary) and 2.) assist as needed with pick up and/or drop off of donations and other supplies from the Westmoreland County Food Bank, Sam’s Club, churches, the Western PA Diaper Bank, etc. Email director@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years or older
- Hold a valid PA driver’s license and clean driving record
- Available during Mobile Unit and/or office hours, or as needed
In-Kind Donations Assistant
A position for those who love to organize! We are incredibly blessed by the many donations that come through our infamous red door from the community. Our in-kind donations assistants help to sort, clean, and count/track all donations that we receive before they are made available to our clients. You may be asked to help keep the store area tidy and organized. Email clientservices@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Qualifications:
- May need to lift heavy items
- Available to volunteer during Red Door donation hours
Marketing, Social Media, & Community Relations Volunteers
Are you a social media or marketing guru, or do you possess the unique gift of connecting a community to a cause? We welcome volunteers with relevant experience to help us expand our impact! Email marketing@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Medical Volunteers
We are hoping to create a pool of qualified medical professionals (specifically registered nurses and sonographers) to volunteer their time and talents to the TLC Clinic and Mobile Medical Unit. Our clinic/medical unit provides free services including limited OB ultrasounds, pregnancy testing, STI testing, and HIV/Hep C screening. Email director@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be 21 years or older
- Hold a valid PA driver’s license and clean driving record
- Current clearances
- Proof of medical certification/license, as applicable
- Available during Mobile Unit and/or clinic office hours
Office/Admin Assistant
Our office/admin assistant volunteers bless the Center by completing various clerical and administrative tasks such as coordinating our Baby Bottle Campaigns, assisting with mailings, etc. Email director@trylife.center for more information or apply here.
Additional Qualifications:
- Available to volunteer during office hours, usually as needed
Prayer Team
Prayer is the #1 way you can help. We believe that prayer is essential to everything we do here at TryLife Center, and we are always blessed and encouraged when we are supported in prayer. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Prayer Team, email director@trylife.center and we will email you monthly prayer requests for the Center.
Other
If you have a talent to share that is not listed, reach out and let us know how you want to help. We may not always be able to immediately accommodate, but we love new ideas! We also welcome groups, and will work with you to organize an appropriate project. Email director@trylife.center for more information.
Apply Now!
Ready to volunteer? Click the button below to apply! Remember, you can apply for multiple positions or opportunities, or let us know what other skills and talents you can bring to the table!