Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below you will find opportunities to volunteer your time and expertise to the Sierra Club’s efforts to increase awareness about the issues facing the environment we all live in.
At these events you will meet like-minded people who share your concerns and, like you, want to be a part of the solution.
| May 18, 2013 |
We need people to table at Venture Outdoors. Your duties would be to pass out information, answer questions, help with the children with their activities and act as an ambassador for the Sierra Club. We always have a lot of fun at this one. Shifts are available. Contact Gwen Chute e-mail: gwenchute42 at me dot com.
| April 27, 2013 |
You can help table at whichever location is most convenient for you. You will be passing out literature, answering questions and collecting petition signatures. Shifts are available. For My. Lebanon contact: gwenchute42 at me dot com. For the Verona event contact: bdgrover1 at verizon dot net.
| April 9, 2013 |
Phonebanking for April 22 Town Hall Meeting at the Steel Workers building (Stanwix & Blvd of the Allies) 6-8pm; Speakers will include the head of Blue/Green Alliance, the head of Utility Workers Union (these are folks who may lose jobs when we shut down power plants); a Sierra Club person; and a Business person. Purpose is to work out a win-win-win-win situation as we push to shift from a fossil fuel economy to a sustainable energy economy. Our goal is to get 100 people to the meeting. If you like talking to people and presenting your point of view, this is your chance. Contact Barb Grover, bdgrover1 at verizon dot net.
| June 9, 2013 |
This is a big, annual event. We need people you can help explain our position to event participants and pass out free goodies to the kids. The 13th Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza takes place under the trees in front of the Main Library in Oakland. This a chance to “hang” with other Sierra Club members, pick up some good books at a very low price and, afterwards, have a beer and burger. The Extravaganza is Sunday, June 19th 12:00 to 5:00PM. Shifts are available.
You can e-mail us at alleghenyesa@g-mail.com
| November 16, 2013 |
We need people to help pass out information and collect petition signatures at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Join us on Saturday, Nov 16, for what always turns out to be a fun event. There are several shifts available. You can e-mail us at alleghenyesa@g-mail.com
| April 20, 2013 |
We need people to help pass out information and collect petition signatures at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Join us on Saturday, April 20th, for what always turns out to be a fun event. There are several shifts available. You can e-mail us at alleghenyesa@g-mail.com
| October 6, 2012 |
The Endangered Species Action Team is tabling at the Carnegie Science Center this coming Saturday, Oct. 6th
starting at 10 a.m. The occasion is the grand opening of the new Omimax movie called “To The Arctic” The Zoo
will also be tabling. We were invited to participate but we need a few more volunteers to help man the table
or else we have to cancel. If you have some time and would like to help please let me know.
Contact : Gwen Chute at gwenchute42@me.com
| June 5, 2012 |
Sunday June 5th from noon until 5:00 pm.
This one is always a lot of fun. We need people to table, collect petition signatures and get our message across to festival participants. You can pick any time period that suits you. There is music and other entertainment. This event is hosted by the Endangered Species Action Team and the Global Warming Action Team.
Contact lamarkmichael at yahoo dot com
| June 10, 2012 |
Endangered Species Action Team & Global Warming Action Teams
The Carnegie Library Extravaganza. Tabling event, several shifts available. Pass out literature and discuss our goals with interested people. The “Extravaganza” takes place in front of the main Library in Oakland. There is entertainment, venders and a chance to buy deeply discounted books.
Contact: Gwen Chute at, gchuteat wpa dot net
| May 19, 2012 |
Endangered Species Action Team & Global Warming Action Team.
Tabling at Venture Outdoors in Point State Park. Several shifts available. This event attracts thousands and is a great opportunity to get our point of view out to the public. There is also time to visit the other venders and enjoy the sunshine.
Contact: Gwen Chute, gchute at wpa dot net
| May 9, 2012 | to | May 10, 2012 |
Endangered Species Action Team & Global Warming Action Team
Tabling Event at the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s north side. Pass out literature and collect petition signatures. Several shifts available along with the opportunity to enjoy hundreds of avian critters.
Contact: Gwen Chute, gchute at wpa dot net
| April 28, 2012 |
Endangered Species Action Team & Global Warming Action Team
Tabling event, several shifts available. Pass out literature and collect petition signatures’ in Mt. Lebanon’s beautiful main park.
Contact: Gwen Chute, gchute at wpa dot net
| April 21, 2012 |
Endangered Species Action Team & Global Warming Action Teams
Zoo party for the planet. Tabling event, 11:00 Am – 3:00 PM, several shifts available. Pass out literature and collect petition signatures’ at the Pittsburgh Zoo.
Contact: Gwen Chute at, gchuteat wpa dot net
| April 11, 2012 |
Endangered Species Action Team,
Extended Day program on snakes & the Massasauga Rattlesnake at Environmental Charter School (3 – 5:30). Help needed for childrens activities.
Contact: Gwen Chute, gechute at wpa dot net.
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