As part of the University of Pittsburgh Juneteenth programming, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will host Rooted in Community in partnership with the Office of PittServes and the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs. This event aims to create sustained relationships with communities surrounding the University and educate our Pitt community on the rich history ingrained in those communities.
This Juneteenth service day takes place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. University students, staff, and faculty will volunteer at numerous community gardens in and surrounding the greater Pittsburgh area.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Those interested in volunteering for one of the Juneteenth service day projects must register via PittServes.
There are four projects with which to get involved:
Faculty and Staff Volunteer Guidelines
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. For more information, including eligibility, how to record volunteer time on your time card, and frequently asked questions, please visit the Volunteer and Professional Development Time Guidelines on the Office of Human Resources website.