Pitt in Action
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Upcoming volunteer opportunities at Pitt and beyond
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Join the University at our 'Pitt Shift' to help the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The Market offers a grocery store-style experience providing shelf-stable products, meat, dairy, fresh produce and non-grocery items.
Opportunities are available for up to 15 faculty and the final two shifts take place on March 14 and March 19.
Sign up today through the Volunteer Portal!
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Join Pitt's Off-Campus Student Services on March 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to pick up trash around the streets of Oakland. Gloves, trash bags, and grabbers will be provided.
For more information and to sign up, visit the Volunteer Portal.
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The Oakcliffe Community Organization have monthly work days at their community garden, supporting all efforts including clean ups in the fall, planning in the spring, and maintenance in the summer. Join them on March 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help plan for this upcoming spring/summer season.
For more information, visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Tree Pittsburgh will lead two in-person training sessions on March 11 at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. where participants will learn how to properly prune trees, including how to identify when it is needed, tools to use, techniques, and more! Participants will then have the opportunity to put their new skills to the test and assist Friends of the Riverfront in tending to young trees along the Eliza Furnace segment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
For more information and to sign up, please visit the Pittsburgh Cares website.
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Do good, feel great! Join the American Lung Association on March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for their Fight For Air Climb, a stair-climbing event supporting people with lung disease.
Register your team, join another team, or make a donation. To learn more, visit the Fight For Air Climb - Pittsburgh website.
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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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The Office of Engagement and Community Affairs distributes a variety of newsletters full of community updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Sign up for all of our newsletters, or share this link with a friend, to get connected today! www.community.pitt.edu/newsletter
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