Pitt in Action
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Upcoming volunteer opportunities at Pitt and beyond
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Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Support Immigrant and Refugee Youth Through ARYSE
ARYSE, Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education, is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that serves immigrant and refugee youth through after school and summer programs.
Current need: Volunteers for PRYSE Academy, a university-based, 5-week summer program for youth grades 6-12. Staff training is Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 28 (excluding June 19). Youth programming is Monday, July 1 - Thursday, August 1 (excluding July 4).
Want more information? Looking to get started? Complete the online interest form and their Operations Assistant will be in touch.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Help Out at Greenfield Baseball All-Star Day
The Greenfield Baseball Association All-Star Day recognizes players from T-ball through Little League with a community celebration and fundraiser. The event is on Saturday, June 8 at Bud Hammer Field in Greenfield with volunteer shifts from 3 to 7 p.m.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs including:
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Grill/food buffet
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Trophy ceremonies
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Raffle prizes
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Clean up
To sign up, visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Allentown June 2024 Night Market
The Allentown Nigh Market is a biannual Arts and Music event that supports the Allentown small business district. On Saturday, June 8, the June 2024 Market will run 7 to 11 p.m. and volunteers are needed from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight).
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Set up
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Parking
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Welcome tables
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Clean up
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Tear down
Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and water will be provided.
To sign up, visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Help Celebrate 10 Years of Health and Wealth with JADA House and Center of Life!
The JADA house provides quality programming to Hazelwood youth and adults every week that increases self-esteem, encourages creativity, and creates a sense of safe community. On Saturday, June 15, this 10-year anniversary will celebrate the uplifting and empowering of generations of people by building programs that strengthen communities.
Volunteers are needed for two shifts, but are encouraged to stay for the event!
Morning Shift (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.): Set-up, equipment collection, pop up tents/tables, decorating
Evening Shift (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.) Break-down, take down tables/tents/decorations
Find more information and sign up.
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Find more upcoming opportunities through the University's volunteer portal at volunteer.pitt.edu.
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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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