Volunteer Opportunities with the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
Join DSAP's Volunteer Database
As DSAP serves the Greater Pittsburgh region as well as most of Western PA, we invite you to join our volunteer database. There are several ways to serve from event volunteers, to parent partners, to even consider a seat on our Board of Directors.
Please note that we are using a new sign-up program called Bloomerang Volunteer. By signing up to volunteer, you will now have a Bloomerang Staff/Volunteer account where you can manage your sign-ups, track your volunteer hours, as well as access additional available volunteer opportunities at the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh. To learn more about Bloomerang Volunteer, click here.
There is also a Bloomerang Volunteer app available in the Apple App Store and in the Google Play Store, which also allows you to easily access your Staff/Volunteer account.
Down to Box Fall/Winter Session
Down to Box is back for the fall starting the week of 9/3 at both locations! To sign up as a volunteer, please follow the steps below. If you are a returning Down to Box Volunteer, you can skip to step #3:
1. Complete a background check, linked HERE.
2. View the volunteer training slide deck can be found HERE and a recording of the training can be found HERE.
3. To view the list of available volunteer shifts at Fit 4 Boxing in Allison Park, visit this link HERE. To view the list of available volunteer shifts at Fit 4 Boxing in Murrysville, visit this link HERE.
Please note the sign up time is for 6:50pm-8:10pm, for the hour class and 10 minutes before and after for greeting attendees/clean up. Sessions continue weekly on Tuesdays at Fit 4 Boxing Allison Park through 11/19 and on Thursdays at Fit 4 Boxing Murrysville through 11/21 (there will be no class in Murrysville on 10/31).
Buddy Up Tennis Fall/Winter Session
Volunteer with Buddy Up Tennis on Saturday mornings from 8:30am-10:00am during the months of September through December beginning on 9/14 at Alpha Tennis and Fitness, 1 Alpha Drive E, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. To learn more about the program and to register as a Buddy volunteer, click here. Buddies must be at least 14 years old.
30th Annual Pittsburgh Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 19 at PNC Park
Join the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 30th Annual Pittsburgh Buddy Walk®. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and register to volunteer! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!
Three Volunteer shifts are available: Shift 1 from 8:30am-12:30pm, Shift 2 from 11:30am-3:30pm, and Shift 3 from 2:30pm-6:30pm. Volunteer roles include:
- Setting up at PNC Park (stations, assembling yard games, putting up signs, and ensuring the event is ready for guests prior to arrival)
- Assisting with registration and with mascots
- Working the merchandise table and working with vendors
- Managing the raffle baskets area or hospitality tents
- Selling raffle tickets
- Assisting with the outdoor concert following the Walk
- Assisting raffle basket winners with taking baskets to their vehicles
- General event clean-up
To sign up, click here.
Check back soon for more Volunteer opportunities!
