UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State students from all campuses are invited to give back during spring break the week of March 9-13 by participating in community-based service opportunities in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The service days offer meaningful civic and experiential learning opportunities for students looking to support their communities, according to Justin Aglio, associate vice president for Penn State Outreach and executive director of the Readiness Institute at Penn State.
“Students will learn how mission-driven organizations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia operate and will get the opportunity to explore nonprofit and public service careers through discussions with experienced professionals,” Aglio said. “The service projects are designed to give students the experiential, place-based learning that will prepare them for a future that includes civic engagement.”
Students can volunteer with a Pittsburgh- or Philadelphia-based nonprofit working to address community needs related to food insecurity, environmental sustainability or neighborhood revitalization.
Philadelphia Connect Spring Break Service Days
March 12 and 13
Participants can choose to work a shift with either MANNA, Broad Street Love or Growing Together Garden. Space at each site is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch will be provided. Additional event details and reminders will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.
Philadelphia Connect Spring Break Service Days are hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association in partnership with Penn State Outreach.
Learn more and register for Philadelphia Connect.
Pittsburgh Connect Spring Break Service Day
March 10
Participants can choose to work a shift with either the Families Matter Food Pantry or Greater Pittsburgh Area Food Bank. Space at each site is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch will be provided. Additional event details and reminders will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.
Pittsburgh Connect Spring Break Service Day is facilitated by the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State, part of Penn State Outreach.
Learn more and register for Pittsburgh Connect.
Students interested in community engagement or hands-on service experiences are encouraged to register by March 5.