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Office of Engagement and
Community Affairs

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Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Community Food Distribution

Volunteers are needed to assist the Hill District Community Development Corporation with free food distributions for Hill District residents. Volunteer duties include:

  • Helping set up with distribution
  • Helping take boxes and baskets of food to residents' cars
  • Helping breaks down the event at the end of the distribution

Distributions occur on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To sign up to volunteer, please visit the Volunteer Portal.

 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

 
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Trail Care at the Baldwin Segment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Get outside, rain or shine, to join Friends of the Riverfront as they help maintain the Baldwin section and parklet of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. This segment is only accessible by trail so be prepared to walk and dress accordingly. Volunteers will help clear debris and unwanted vegetation blocking the path on Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Find more information and sign up to volunteer.
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Join Senior2Senior by Helping "Hope Grows"

Join GIFT in their last weekly intergenerational program opportunity that connects university students and older adults through civic engagement. Their program S2S, aka Senior2Senior, is helping out the nonprofit Hope Grows on Tuesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Beacon Condos. 

To sign up, visit the Volunteer Portal.
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Tutor K-6 at The Corner

If you are interested in a summer volunteer opportunity and have a passion for education and forming meaningful connections, look no further! This position involves tutoring 3-6 hours a week at The Corner, along with the occasional training.

In this position, you will work on STEM-based enrichment activities with students as well as creative activities. You will gain leadership skills, become more adaptable and have fun experiencing the growth of students. If this excites you, please reach out to Nadine Taylor at nadine@cornerpgh.org by May 28th. You can also reach out to me at louisef@pitt.edu.

You will need Child Abuse, Criminal History and FBI fingerprinting clearances for this role but you do not need to have these before expressing interest.

To sign up, visit 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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