Youth Engaged in Service (YES) is an outreach program that connects youth under the age of 18 to volunteer opportunities, leadership development experiences, and service learning projects at nonprofit agencies throughout the region. Pittsburgh Cares works with schools, student organizations, youth ministry programs, community-based programs, and individual youth.

All volunteers under the age of 18 must complete and return a Volunteer Registration Form with a parent or guardian's signature. Submit your completed form via fax (412-456-2212), email or mail (535 Smithfield Street, Suite 744 Pittsburgh, PA 15222).

Get Connected

One Time Projects
Projects open to engaging youth volunteers under 18

Customized Youth Projects
Projects designed to meet youth volunteer group requests

Service Learning Projects
Projects designed to eduate and engage youth while impacting community needs

Pittsburgh Young Leaders Academy
Leadership and service experience connecting youth around the region

Get Recognized

The President's Student Service Award
National award to youth volunteers that inspire others to engage in volunteer service

Youth Service America Awards
National awards to youth that increase the quality and quantity of service and service learning

Impact

View the stories of youth that are unselfishly giving of their time, talent, and treasure to support the work of regional nonprofits. The stories of everyday youth volunteers inspire others to volunteer and help to shape our region.

View Impact Stories to learn more.

Photo Gallery

To see pictures from Youth Engaged in Service projects, check out our online photo gallery. To submit photos, please contact Kristin Brown at 412-471-2114 or email.

View Photo Gallery