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Office of Engagement and
Community Affairs

Christmas Day at Pitt GIFT DRIVE November 18 - December 9, 2024

Christmas Day at Pitt

Gift Drive

Consider donating a gift to the children that participate in Christmas Day at Pitt this year! Gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped. Drop off unwrapped gifts to 1723 Cathedral of Learning by Monday, December 9.

Departments, units, and offices that plan to participate are encouraged to register before November 15. Register your department online!

Meal Packaging

On Thursday, Dec. 19 and Friday, Dec. 20: Work alongside Pitt's Office of Engagement and Community Affairs and Pitt EATS to help package meals that will then be distributed into the Pittsburgh community for Christmas Day. Sign up to volunteer to package meals!

Volunteer on Christmas Day

On Wednesday, Dec. 25: Help make the holiday a joyous one for everyone by volunteering for Christmas Day at Pitt. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the day and include meal prep, meal serving, cleaning, gift distribution, and general support. Sign up to volunteer on Christmas Day!

 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

 
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United Way Campaign

Payroll Deduction

Employees who pledge a new payroll deduction or confirm their payroll deduction between October 1 and November 15 will receive a free ticket for the experiences raffle that will be picked November 21. Ticket experiences include:

  • Axe Throwing party
  • Museum Memberships
  • Pitt Athletics experiences
  • Morton's Steakhouse gift card
  • and more!

Volunteer with United Way 

Racial Wealth Gap Simulation: A highly engaging silulation for community members to help understand underlying factors that create inequities. 

Poverty Spiral Simulation: Gain a deeper understanding of how families in the community struggle for basic needs. 

Check Pitt United Way's website for details on these opportunities and more.
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Reading Is Fundamental: Everybody Wins!

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is a children’s literacy nonprofit that provides books, resources, and motivation to kids to help them develop a love of reading. Consider signing up to be a volunteer mentor to read with students and engage in RIF literacy-based activities for 1 hour each week. All materials are provided by RIF. 

For more information and to sign up, visit the RIF website.

Great opportunity to use Pitt Volunteer Time Off!
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Oakcliffe Trash Cleanup

Volunteer to help Off-Campus Student Services in their Oakcliffe trash cleanup. Volunteers will pick up trash from the streets and sidewalks of Oakcliffe. Gloves, trash bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.

Sign up today on the Volunteer Portal.

Find more upcoming opportunities through the University's volunteer portal at volunteer.pitt.edu.

 

Ongoing Opportunities


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.

Make an Impact in Our Community


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.

  • Students may volunteer for any opportunity that interests them (plus, some are eligible for OCC credit!).
  • Faculty may volunteer as many hours as their time and inclination allows.
  • 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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