VOLUNTEER WITH US
Join our team for a youth program or fundraising event and support our mission to improve the lives and futures of youth through sport!
Open Field is seeking volunteers to join us in fulfilling our mission to improve the lives and futures of youth through sport. Become a coach mentor and implement soccer + life skills programming for immigrant and refugee youth across the City of Pittsburgh.
Share your passion or skill set with youth participants by building relationships before, during, and after sessions.
Or sign up to volunteer for a one-time event or initiative in the Pittsburgh region.
We are currently only accepting applications from ages 18+.
We encourage you to email contact@openfieldintl.org if you are under 18 and curious about how to get involved.
Youth Program Volunteer, “Coach Mentors”
Time Commitment: 2 days per week (M/W or T/TH) 5:30-8pm
- Spring Season (mid-April thru mid-June)
- Fall Season (late August thru late October)
Location: West End, Pittsburgh PA
Deadline to apply for Fall Season: Aug 15th
Volunteer Coach Mentors at Open Field participate in seasonal programming as coaches, programmatic support, and mentors to youth ages 6-14.
Responsibilities:
- Lead various ages of youth in soccer skills and games
- Support Open Field staff in equipment distribution, field set up and clean up
- Implement social emotional learning curriculum through meaningful conversations and activities
- Commit to 2 nights a week (M/W or T/TH) for the season duration
- Participate in pre-season training
- Must have (or acquire before start date) PAAct 33/34 Clearances (Criminal History and Child Abuse History- mandatory for all), FBI Fingerprint Background Check.
Future Forward Soccer League Volunteer
Time commitment: Spring 2026, Saturdays, 9am - 3pm
*There ARE opportunities to participate Fall/Winter 2025 if interested
Location: West End, Pittsburgh, PA
Deadline to apply (for 2026): Rolling
Open Field’s newest initiative began in 2024; a league for high schoolers called the Future Forward Soccer League. The FFSL features three main components: Soccer + Life Skills (SEL), post-secondary opportunity exploration and preparation, and career readiness skill-building.
The FFSL includes both a girls and boys division with teams from Open Field and partners in the Pittsburgh area. Each Saturday will include soccer games, career college readiness workshops, and lunch.
Coaches opportunities are available! However, volunteers are not required to act as head coaches.
Responsibilities:
- Support on the soccer field
- Support during workshops with one-on-one support for players
- Assist with food distribution
- Assist with set-up/ clean-up
- Must have (or acquire before start date) PAAct 33/34 Clearances (Criminal History and Child Abuse History- mandatory for all), FBI Fingerprint Background Check
Event Volunteer
Time Commitment: 1 day (day of event)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling, always open
Open Field holds fundraising events through-out the year, namely our annual event Taste of Home and Away which is typically the 3rd Saturday of October.
This is a good opportunity if you are unable to commit to a whole season of programming.
If choosing this option, we will add you to an outreach list and be in touch closer to the fall season.
Equipment Volunteer
Time Commitment: 1 day
Deadline to Apply: Rolling, always open
Open Field receives equipment via donations, and can always use help sorting/ organizing. This is a good opportunity if you are unable to commit to a whole season of programming.
If you choose this option, we will add you to an outreach list and be in touch as we plan equipment organization days. This is also a great option for groups (teams, corporate volunteer groups, clubs) to get involved in as a group.
