Office of Engagement and
Community Affairs

Started by the cross-departmental sustainability team with many partners in 2013, Clutter for a Cause has helped keep over 40,000 pounds of materials out of the landfill from 2018 to 2022. In Spring 2022, Clutter for a Cause collected a record breaking 21,689 pounds of materials (over 10 tons) during student move-out that may have otherwise gone to landfills.

The Off-Campus Clutter for a Cause takes place at Zulema Parklet on July 20 and 27, and targets donations from off-campus students and long-term residents. Volunteers are needed to help collect and sort donations.

To sign up, please visit the Volunteer Portal.

The primary responsibility at the ICP Food Pantry is to support members of the community who are affected by food insecurity by ensuring food access to the families who need it. The food pantry is seeking volunteers to lend a hand on either Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1 (or both!).

• Friday, June 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Volunteers are needed to make and tape the boxes and help pre-pack boxes with food and toiletries.
• Saturday, July 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Volunteers are needed to help pack refrigerated items into boxes before distribution and move them into cars.

To sign up, please register on the Volunteer Portal or email fpvolunteercoordinator@icp-pgh.org.

The Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society is looking for dedicated volunteers for their flagship cultural event, Tekko 2023, the region's premier Japanese pop culture convention. Tekko 2023 brings international music, fashion, and gaming to the Pittsburgh area to advocate cultural diversity and acceptance in a safe, fun environment. Tekko 2023 runs Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Tekko 2023 is expected to have well over 10,000 people in attendance, and to make an event of this size happen they need your help!

Volunteer positions available include: sales, operations, programming, escape room, and security. No experience is needed, and they are happy to work with all volunteer abilities.

Requirements:

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
• Must be willing to fill out the external application.
• Able to work 12 hours throughout the entire weekend of the event.
• Must be ready, willing, and able to volunteer at the event.

Volunteers Receive:

• Staff badge
• Staff t-shirt
• Access to Staff Hospitality room with provided food
• A free attendance badge that can be given as a gift

To volunteer, please visit the Tekko 2023 website.

Blue Neighbors matches volunteers with a senior member to create social connection through friendly phone calls, visits, book clubs, or virtual events. Volunteers are matched with a senior where, on your own schedule, you may visit, call, or meet virtually 1-2 hours per month.

Online training that takes less than one hour is offered for volunteers. The seniors sign legal waivers to protect you, and Blue Neighbors ensures healthy boundaries for all. Blue Neighbors has been facilitating friendships for over 25 years and their seniors make great friends.

To apply to volunteer, please visit the Blue Neighbors website.

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