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Office of Engagement and
Community Affairs

Donate Blood: Blood Donation is an ESSENTIAL health care activity.

Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Staff and Faculty Blood Drive

Feeling anxious about Election Day? Do a good deed and donate blood to those in need!

Did you know that hospitals around the nation are on an Emergency Appeal and are having to postpone surgeries, blood transfusions, etc. due to lack of blood available? Every donation is vital. 

Vitalant is hosting a staff and faculty blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the William Pitt Union Lower Lounge. 

For more information and to book a time slot, please visit the Vitalant website.

 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

 
group of students picking up trash around Oakland

Family Weekend Oakland Cleanup

Spend some quality time cleaning up our Oakland neighborhoods! Students, staff, faculty, and alumni are welcome to volunteer as well as their guests. This is a special clean up event taking place during family weekend. Family and other guests should register separately through the Family Weekend event website.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Meet outside of Trees Hall

Pitt Student/Staff/FacultyAlumni sign up: Volunteer Portal

Family and Guest sign up: Family Weekend Website
art class

Creative Citizen Studios

Creative Citizen Studios offers classes for Adult Artists with Disabilities. Volunteers are needed who can come on a consistent basis to help support the needs of artists with disabilities. Volunteers assist in class set up and clean up, direct student support, organization of materials and more. 

This opportunity is ongoing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m..

For more information and to sign up, visit the Volunteer Portal.

Great opportunity to use Pitt Volunteer Time Off!
volunteers at the food pantry

CHS Food Pantry Distribution

The Community Human Services (CHS) Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution each week. Volunteer duties include:

  • sorting food
  • stocking shelves
  • preparing the indoor market
  • loading and unloading groceries outside

This opportunity is ongoing on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more information and to sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.

Great opportunity to use Pitt Volunteer Time Off and located in Oakland!

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!
volunteers carry boxes of food during civic action week

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