Pitt in Action
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Upcoming volunteer opportunities at Pitt and beyond
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Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Uptown Partners Community Cleaning & Greening
Join Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh at 544 Miltenberger Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 on Saturday, July 27 to help clean and green the Hill District community! From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., volunteers will engage in an outdoor clean up, so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. All supplies needed will be provided.
To sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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STEAM Academy Field Trip Leaders
Help guide elementary- through middle school-aged students on Friday Field Trips. Field trips are provided via STEAM Summer Camp at Pitt's Community Engagement Center in the Hill District. Clearances are required.
Friday, July 26, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To sign up, visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Be a Sighted Guide for a Visually Impaired Adult for Kayaking
This will be a gentle paddle on North Park Lake in one- and two-person kayaks. Venture Outdoors, with Blind Outdoor Leisure Development (BOLD), will instruct everyone on how to paddle a kayak and everyone will wear a life jacket. The sighted volunteer will act as a guide and help the impaired kayak steer.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information or to sign up, please visit the Pittsburgh Cares website.
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UNITY in the CommUNITY: Building Stronger Together
Life Builders is in need of help for their annual CommUNITY Day, a free event where food, raffles, music, and games are provided for all ages. They also provide free bookbags, school supplies, new shoes, haircuts, and more to youth entering K-12.
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Set up
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Clean up
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Face painting
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Games
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Food prep/serving
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Giveaways
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Registration
Three volunteer shifts are available on Saturday, August 3. To find more information and sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Bonus: Support PRYSE's Final Showcase
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Join ARYSE for the final showcase to celebrate the end of PRYSE Academy and their students' voices, cultures, and talents. There will be student presentations and performances, delicious food, music, and a resource fair where students and family members can get information about opportunities in the Pittsburgh region. All ARYSE family and friends are welcome!
The showcase takes place on Saturday, August 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the University of Pittsburgh's William Pitt Union, located at 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
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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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