Pitt in Action
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Upcoming volunteer opportunities at Pitt and beyond
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Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Allentown October 2024 Night Market
On Saturday, October 5, the Allentown Night Market, organized by the Hilltop Alliance, will support local businesses and organizations to bring economic growth to the small-but-mighty Allentown business district.
Volunteers are needed in various shifts from 4 p.m. to midnight and will help with tasks including set up, parking, welcome tables, clean up, and tear down.
For more information and to sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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West Oakland Trash Cleanup
Join the Oakland Ambassadors on Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where volunteers will pick up trash from the streets and sidewalks of West Oakland. Gloves, trash bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.
To sign up, please go to the Volunteer Portal.
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Pour at the Park - A Fundraiser for the Allegheny County Parks Foundation
Pour at the Park, a ticketed event, allows attendees to enjoy the park while receiving access to food and drink tasting, live music, children's activities, and raffles. On Saturday, October 12, volunteers are needed from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. to assist with set up, registration, raffle assistance, parklng, clean up, tear down, and zero-waste sorting.
For more information and to sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Halloween at Hammer Event
Join the Greenfield Baseball Association at Bud Hammer Baseball Field (located just outside of South Oakland) for a Halloween and Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 12 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The night will feature four baseball games, Trunk or Treat, Halloween-themed activities, and food intended for children ages 3-7. Volunteers are needed to assist with serving food, overseeing small activities, set up/clean up, and monitoring Trunk or Treat.
To sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Find more upcoming opportunities through the University's volunteer portal at volunteer.pitt.edu.
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Two Additional Upcoming Events
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Champion for Cause: Fashion & Flavor
Conference Services and the University Stores will have the Fashion and Flavor Event on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Gallagher Plaza and the Schenley Quad. There will be food trucks and the University Stores will have their merchandise displayed. 15% of sales will be donated to Pitt's United Way campaign!
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Z&M Harley-Davidson: 9th Annual Reason-to-Ride
Please join on Sunday, October 6, 2024 around 12:30 p.m. at Z&M Harley-Davidson (6130 US-30, Greensburg, PA 15601) when an incredible 12 adaptive bikes and two adaptive strollers will be presented to local children with disabilities--all sponsored by the Reason-to-Ride.
The Reason-to-Ride celebration will officially run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., so you're welcome to arrive earlier to enjoy the festivities and fun! The cost to attend is a $10 donation at the door, which directly benefits Variety - Children's Charity.
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Ongoing volunteer opportunities are those that may not be limited to a particular date, time, or location but instead require continued support for the communities and individuals they impact. With your help, we can ensure that every community and community member are able to thrive.
Discover ongoing volunteer opportunities and get involved today.
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Volunteer opportunities at Pitt are open to all members of the University community and provide a chance to make meaningful connections with your colleagues and classmates.
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Students may volunteer for any opportunity that interests them (plus, some are eligible for OCC credit!).
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Faculty may volunteer as many hours as their time and inclination allows.
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Staff are eligible to receive paid time off each month to participate in community service or volunteer activities. Full-time regular staff members may use up to 7.5 hours during regular working hours per month; part-time regular staff members are eligible for pro-rated volunteer time. Learn more on the Office of Human Resources website.
Volunteering is your opportunity to make a difference—not just in the community, but with the community. Make an impact today!
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