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* Child Advocate Orientation

Wednesday, Feb. 2, noon-1 pm

The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is looking for volunteers to serve as advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children in Allegheny County. The orientation will be held at an on-campus location.

* Food Bank Food Repackaging

Saturday, Feb. 12, 9 am-1 pm

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has moved to its new home near Kennywood Park in Duquesne.

* Global Links Medical Supplies

Saturday, Feb. 19, 9:30 am-noon

Volunteers will be working at the Bloomfield office of Global Links, an international aid organization that collects and repackages surplus medical supplies for distribution to countries worldwide.

* Job Partnerships with Job Links

Wednesday, Feb. 23, noon-1

pm Job Links is an Oakland-based organization that assists unemployed and underemployed individuals with identifying barriers to successful employment, obtaining job skills and locating job openings. Volunteers offer support and encouragement as well as knowledge about the employment process. Find out more by attending this on-campus informational session.

* Animal Friends: Dog Walking & Cat Socialization

Wednesday, March 1, noon-1 pm

Animal Friends, Pittsburgh’s no-kill animal shelter, is looking for volunteers to walk dogs and help socialize cats on either a regular or occasional basis. Learn more about Animal Friends at this on-campus session.