Volunteerism and Public Service
At Pitt, we do more than volunteer: We serve. With the community.
Volunteer service is one of the many ways University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, staff, and alumni engage with the people and communities of Pittsburgh. Every volunteer is unique and every act of service is special. What unites us is a shared commitment to realizing a world where everyone thrives. So we’re asking: What does it take for children and communities to thrive?
Our focus areas:
- Education
- Basic Needs
- Health Equity
- Civic Participation
- Digital Access Equity
- Economic Opportunity
Faculty and Staff Volunteer Opportunities
By volunteering, we deepen our commitment when it matters most--in times of great uncertainty and to better the lives of our neighbors. Help us carry out the institutional value of strengthening communities.
Student Volunteer Opportunities
Students play an essential role in the University’s commitment to communities. We encourage all students to engage in meaningful service opportunities whenever and however they are able.
Understanding Volunteerism and Public Service at Pitt
Volunteer service is one of many ways that Pitt engages with the community. Learn more about our framework, co-developed by the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs and PittServes, which identifies our volunteer focus areas and how action taken in any of them can lead to impact in child and community thriving.
Give to Pitt
Your time is not the only way to make a contribution to our communities and the community-engaged work that Pitt does. By making a donation to the University of Pittsburgh, you help make an impact in support of our neighborhood commitments, in support of our neighbors, and in support of ensuring equitable educational opportunities for our region's youth.