Employment Opportunities
Since the early 1990’s Richard Carrington, Sr. and Voices Against Violence have been active in making positive change in the South Pittsburgh communities and throughout the city. If you would like to work with area youth, act as a role model, help them to reach their goals, and become active members of the community, we are interested in meeting you.
Please email info@vavpgh.org or call Emmanuela Abraham at 412-251-3212 for additional information.
Note that all paid and volunteer staff working with youth in the state of Pennsylvania must obtain the required clearances to ensure the safety of our children:
The following three clearances are required:
Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
SUMMER CAMP SENIOR STAFF
Voices Against Violence is seeking:
Experienced Individuals who have worked with youth
Prefer with a Camp, School/After School, or similar program
Caring individuals who enjoy working with children ages 4 – 14 years old
Responsible and Reliable; Focused on Safety, as well as Fun
Comfortable in an urban and multi-cultural environment
Willing to spend considerable time outdoors, in the park
Strong Communication, Collaboration/Teamwork, and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to Listen and Follow Directions
Capable of organizing activities and leading groups
Supervisory experience is desirable
Email resume to Director of Programs & Operations, Emmanuela Abraham at eabraham@vavpgh.org.
JUNIOR COUNSELORS – AGES 14 – 21
SUMMER “LEARN & EARN” PROGRAM
We have great opportunities! ALL Voices Against Violence Camp Junior Counselors (ages 14-21) are employed through the Summer “Learn & Earn” Program. Please see details below and apply ASAP!
The Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment program provides summer job opportunities for Youth ages 14-21. Residents of the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County may apply for this program at: www.jobs4summer.org or https://www.partner4work.org/learnandearn/
Youth may work up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 150 hours during the summer. Actual work hours may vary by job. Youth are paid $7.25/hr., the federal minimum wage.
Important Dates – Applications are open now!
Orientation Week: June 19 - June 23
Work Experience: June 26 - August 7
Applicants must have:
Proof of Address (Dated within the last 6 months)
Proof of total Household Income (Dated within the last 6 months)
Proof of Age
Proof of Social Security
Proof of Social Citizenship/ Alien status
Have or create an email address
Applicants will be asked to upload these documents online. Acceptance into the program is based on the number of available positions.
*Learn & Earn Orientation: Will continue on a rolling basis for any youth who start work later than June 19, 2023. An application waitlist of youth is used to backfill positions as they become available.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Voices Against Violence always welcomes volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with the Restorative Justice Program, Summer Camp, or other community initiative, please call or text Emmanuela Abraham at 412-251-3212 or email info@vavpgh.org.
We are open to one-time presentations on timely topics of interest, programs for youth (anti-violence, arts, music, culture, dance, technology/computer programming/robotics, environmental, career, financial literacy, health & fitness, etc.), or otherwise sharing of your talents and expertise.
VAV seeks positive role models who are willing to volunteer and make a positive impact on the lives of area youth.
Patti Robinson, a school counselor in the North Hills and member of Moms Demand Action, volunteered once a week at the 2019 VAV Camp, providing stories with accompanying crafts and cooking activities.
Patti shared her perspective, “I am so glad I had a chance to work at the camp this summer. It was wonderful to be with the young children and see their enjoyment of different activities and their interactions with the teens. As much as I enjoyed being with the 4 – 7 years old children--and truly loved the different personalities--I was also so encouraged to see the young men and women and their involvement with the youngsters and their help in running the camp. It was wonderful to observe young people engaging in such a positive experience and to see the leadership of many of the teens who participated.”
REQUIRED CLEARANCES
How to Obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and FBI Clearances
All personnel, paid staff and volunteers, working with children are required to be cleared. Voices Against Violence can assist with these clearances, if necessary.
PA Criminal History Report
The PA Criminal History can be obtained over the internet at:
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home The cost is $10 and payable by credit card.
Another option is to complete a hardcopy form and submit with a money order or certified check for the amount of $10.00. Information and a downloadable form is available at: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
PA Child Abuse
Information on the PA Child Abuse Clearance can be found at: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/ClearanceLearnMore
You must fill out an application for a child abuse clearance which can be downloaded from the above link. The cost is $10 and must submitted by money order.
Federal [FBI] Criminal History Report
Information on the FBI Clearance can be found at: http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/fbifinger/index.htm
Unless you are obtaining the FBI Clearance for a specific agency, school, or company and have been given specific directions, choose PA Department of Public Welfare [the cost is $36 verse $40 if via PA Department of Education] and you will be directed to the Applicant Processing Service page which provides information, locations to obtain fingerprinting, and registration
The applicant must register prior to going to the fingerprint site. Walk in service without prior registration will not be provided at any fingerprinting location. Applicants may register and make their payment online using a credit card or debit card. Money orders or cashier checks payable to Cogent Systems will be accepted on site for those applicants who do not have the means to pay electronically. No cash transactions or personal checks are allowed.
Telephonic registration is available at 1-888-439-2486, Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm EST. During the registration process, all demographic data for the applicant is collected (name, address, SSN, etc.) there is no data entry required at the fingerprint collection site.