Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to plant trees in Homewood. Participants will also learn about different types of native trees, proper tree planting practices, and tree care. To register as a volunteer for this event, contact Alicia Wehrle, WPC’s community forestry project coordinator, at awehrle@paconserve.org or 412.586.2386.
Location
Homewood-Brushton Branch YMCA
7140 Bennett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
More Information
For more information on the Community Forestry Program, visit the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy website.
Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh is seeking volunteers for its Everybody Wins! program.
About
Everybody Wins! is a school-based literacy mentoring program that pairs kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students with a caring adult to build a meaningful relationship while sharing conversation, good books, and literacy-related activities for one hour a week. These consistent, one-on-one experiences increase a child’s opportunity for success, both academically and in life.
Help an elementary student build literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading by volunteering as a mentor today!
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? Sign up by contacting:
Nora Peters, Program Director
412.321.8022, ext. 298
npeters@rifpittsburgh.org
Learn More
To learn more, visit the Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh website.
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Being a School Board member is one of the most important elected positions in Pittsburgh. They play a vital role in our community property, including setting tax rates, negotiating the work rules and pay for all school staff, hiring key school administrators, and enacting policies that govern the district and budget. However, only one in five registered voters cast their votes during school board elections.
How Can You Help?
On May 21, 2019, voters will vote in the primary elections for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. You can help make sure voters are informed about the upcoming School Board elections by signing up to volunteer today and talking with your friends and neighbors. Interested volunteers can sign up for varying types of opportunities, including:
- Door Knocking,
- Phone Banking, and
- Giving Voters Information on Election Day.
Volunteer Sign Up
Sign up for canvassing today to support your local community.
Other Sessions
Being a School Board member is one of the most important elected positions in Pittsburgh. They play a vital role in our community property, including setting tax rates, negotiating the work rules and pay for all school staff, hiring key school administrators, and enacting policies that govern the district and budget. However, only one in five registered voters cast their votes during school board elections.
How Can You Help?
On May 21, 2019, voters will vote in the primary elections for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. You can help make sure voters are informed about the upcoming School Board elections by signing up to volunteer today and talking with your friends and neighbors. Interested volunteers can sign up for varying types of opportunities, including:
- Door Knocking,
- Phone Banking, and
- Giving Voters Information on Election Day.
Volunteer Sign Up
Sign up for phone banking today to support your local community.
Other Sessions
Join Jeremiah’s Place for their Spring Open House on Thursday, April 25th to take a tour of Pittsburgh’s only emergency child care center, explore volunteer and employment opportunities, and learn more about how you can utilize their services.
About Jeremiah’s Place
Jeremiah’s Place provides emergency care for children ages 0-6 for a few hours or a few days based on the needs of the family. The primary focus at Jeremiah’s place is to keep children safe and to provide a supportive solution for families in need. Located in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, Jeremiah’s Place is staffed by trauma-informed caregivers and social workers. All services provided by Jeremiah’s Place are free, available 24 hours a day, and most importantly, judgment-free.
Do you care about early childhood? Would you like every child in Pennsylvania to have access to affordable, high-quality early learning experiences? Register below to join Trying Together at our home office in the Wightman School Community Building at 5604 Solway Street on March 15 and 16. We will be holding phone bank hours to contact and recruit volunteers who can help us get the word out about the Pre-K for PA Campaign during the upcoming election season.
Phone Bank Shifts
- Thursday, March 15, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 16, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
Can’t make it on these dates? We also need volunteers through the May 2018 primary election to help us reach out to candidates, campaigns, and new supporters. Please complete the registration form below and let us know if you can help with these activities.
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