Get Involved to Help Change Lives
The Blessing Board is able to provide for our community due in large part to our incredible volunteers. We’re always looking for others to join our team and help us furnish homes throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. We happily accept individuals looking to serve others as well as groups that are looking to provide one-time or ongoing support.
Volunteering at The Blessing Board provides an opportunity to work alongside others who share a passion for making a difference. Join us in our North Showroom, located in Shaler Plaza, or our South Showroom, located in West Mifflin, to support our mission of giving furniture and household goods to families in need.
Explore Our Opportunities
Daily Operations
During the week our volunteers serve in many different roles including sorting donations and greeting and helping customers in our retail shop.
Day of Blessing
The Blessing Board has volunteer opportunities each week to help with a “Day of Blessing” - where a team of volunteers is needed to help our families receive furniture..
As a Group
We welcome church groups of all denominations, fraternities & sororities, schools, small businesses, and corporations. Opportunities can be geared to the individual volunteer groups and are available at each warehouse for groups of 4 to 12.
Daily Operations
Sort through donated linens, dishes, and household items to get them ready to give to our families. Job involves measuring sheets and towels and putting them into sets, packing boxes with dishes and glassware, sorting donations and testing lamps and small appliances. Once items are ready for donation volunteers will stock warehouse shelves with items for families to choose from. No experience necessary.
Greet and assist customers shopping in our retail store. Accept payment for sold items including processing credit cards. Must enjoy working with the public and talking about the mission of The Blessing Board. No experience necessary.
We frequently need volunteers to help in the following areas: Warehouse Help, Cleaning, Furniture Repair, Building Maintenance, Furniture and Mattress Pick Up. To learn more about how you can volunteer in any of these areas, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator directly at volunteer@theblessingboard.org.
Day of Blessing
As ambassadors for Christ, Day of Blessing Ambassadors represent Him with those they serve, sharing the knowledge that God loves them. They guide a family through the warehouse, helping them to choose their furniture. Volunteers must have training prior to serving in this role.
Assist the Ambassador as they guide a family through the process of receiving furnishings. This position is a good introduction to The Blessing Board and provides a great overview of what happens on a Day of Blessing. No experience necessary.
The Carrier/Loader sees that all the items chosen by the family are efficiently and effectively loaded with care into their vehicle. Additionally, they help restock the Showroom floor when directed. They must be able to lift 20 lbs. alone or 50 lbs. with a partner. No experience necessary.
Greet and register families as they arrive for their appointment to receive furniture. Training provided.
Greet families when they arrive, tell them where to park, direct them to registration, and guide their vehicle in the warehouse when it is time for their appointment. Training provided.
A seasoned volunteer, the Lead oversees all aspects of the Day of Blessing from start to finish, acting as the ultimate authority when the Volunteer Coordinator is not available. Serve as host to families. Welcome volunteers, seeing that assignments are made and understood. Assure that all rules and procedures are followed. Lead must be approved by the Volunteer Coordinator and complete training prior to serving in this role.
Volunteer as a Group
If you would like to organize a date for your group to serve at The Blessing Board please contact us via email at volunteer@theblessingboard.org or telephone. We look forward to working with you.