Volunteers
Volunteering Opportunities
There are many opportunities to be on campus at The Neighborhood Academy and to contribute to our community through volunteering. Whether you are interested in a one-day, long term, or a seasonal project, you can contribute your time and talents and help provide a holistic environment and college-prep education to our students.
Questions? Please contact Jonathan Winkler, Marketing & Events Manager at jonathan.winkler@theneighborhoodacademy.org or 412-362-2021
Volunteer Stories
![Volunteer Highlight: Beatrice "Bea" Jones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744388967/theneighborhoodacademyorg/ne9vihrimxrsxot0gqak/beajones.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744388967/theneighborhoodacademyorg/ne9vihrimxrsxot0gqak/beajones.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744388967/theneighborhoodacademyorg/ne9vihrimxrsxot0gqak/beajones.jpg","width":600}])
Volunteer Highlight: Beatrice "Bea" Jones
Beatrice "Bea" Jones has lived a life dedicated to education, community service, and faith. As an elementary teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 32 years, she has nurtured countless young minds. Beyond the classroom, her commitment to serving youth continued through her involvement at Shadyside Presbyterian Church.
![Volunteer Highlight: Tara Monaco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745258105/theneighborhoodacademyorg/gentpetpgo2lk8yuoacp/taramonaco.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745258105/theneighborhoodacademyorg/gentpetpgo2lk8yuoacp/taramonaco.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745258105/theneighborhoodacademyorg/gentpetpgo2lk8yuoacp/taramonaco.jpg","width":600}])
Volunteer Highlight: Tara Monaco
We are so grateful for Tara Monaco, who spent the summer tending to The Neighborhood Academy’s community garden.
![Volunteer Highlight: Judie Compher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745429373/theneighborhoodacademyorg/pkb3ofdlsupgxgcvm3fk/JudieCompher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745429373/theneighborhoodacademyorg/pkb3ofdlsupgxgcvm3fk/JudieCompher.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745429373/theneighborhoodacademyorg/pkb3ofdlsupgxgcvm3fk/JudieCompher.png","width":600}])
Volunteer Highlight: Judie Compher
‘What should I do with this life I’ve been given?’ is what Judie asked herself after suffering an aortic aneurysm at the age of 35. She realized at this young age how precious life truly is. What legacy could she leave with the time she was given?