FEELS GOOD TO DO GOOD
“Serving with the Y has furthered my education by adding a new major – public service.”
As a Student Leader and volunteer at the Collegiate Y, Nicole attended a YMCA Campus Partnership Conference in New Orleans that opened her eyes to the possibilities for her future. In her words:
“I’ve realized that we are all in this world together. We’re here to help one another, lend a hand where needed and support each other despite our differences. We are here to come together to make not just Pittsburgh, but the world a safer, healthier and better place for every human being. For the rest of my life I want to continue to be part of a movement that works to make this possible.”
Each day the Y has a chance to make a difference in the lives of students like Nicole, but we can’t do it without you. Your gift helps fund programs so students can grow to their fullest potential.
Here’s What You Can Do With One Gift:
$1000
Allows 25 high school students to attend four diverse service events, providing the tools and support they need to breakdown race, geographic, and socio-economic barriers.
$550
Enriches the lives of 6 college students to prepare and sustain service to help 120 K-12 children improve their academic success, stay healthy and active.
$350
Provides a child or teen from a low-income family with a YMCA Youth Membership and two weeks of summer camp experiences, giving them a place to learn from positive role models—and a place to belong.
$150
Engages 10 children attending the International Festival, enhancing global and cultural awareness
$75
Gives training for 5 student program leaders and interns, becoming cause-driven leaders.
Support the YMCA and your community by donating today.
Program Information
Oakland Day Camp
June 11 – August 24, 2012
Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Rising Grades K-8 or ages 5-13
Located at the First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh 159 N. Bellefield Ave. at Bayard in Oakland
Soda-Free Camp!
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Program Information
Youth Development
- CHANGES
- Summer Day Camp
- Youth & Government
Healthy Living
- Healthy, Active Play in Youth Programs
Social Responsibility
- Servant Leadership
- AmeriCorps Community Fellows
- AmeriCorps Scholars in Service
*Currently recruiting for both AmeriCorps programs for the 2012-2013 year! - Civic Engagement in Schools
– GOALS (Growing Opportunities in Academic achievement through Leadership and Service - Y Student Leaders, Pitt Campus Organization
- YMCA Internships
- Global Excellence
- Citizenship Day
- International Festival
- International Service Learning Trip, Ireland
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About Us
Branch Description
The Collegiate YMCA develops cause-driven leaders while connecting campus to community–and that’s what we’ve been doing on Pittsburgh college campuses for more than 100 years.
Unlike what many think of when conjuring images of the local Y, a pool, gymnasium and health and wellness center, our branch has programming that reaches beyond the boundaries of four walls and into the fabric of the Pittsburgh community. We’re student centered and dedicated to developing cause-driven leaders.
What makes the Collegiate YMCA strong? Many things–dedicated cause-driven college and high school volunteers who served more than 30,000 hours last year working toward a common goal in the community, people helping each other, a strong sense of values and the feeling that we all belong. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
What’s New
Upcoming Events
- CHANGES Recognition Event– May 8, 2012
- YMCA Intern Orientation–May 14, 2012
- Highmark Walk– May 19, 2012
- International Festival– July 13, 2012
YMCA Association Internship Program
The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is looking for qualified and capable University Student interns for the summer term. YMCA interns work with professionals in non profit management, marketing, health and physical activity, program assistant management and many other creative alternatives. Interns frequently make a difference in the lives of kids, families, older adults in program leadership, individual projects, staff teams, and other ways to translate academic learning to authentic experiences. Interns are place in more than 19 YMCAs in the city and suburbs of Allegheny and resident camps in Butler and Somerset Counties. Previous intern assignments included: special event planning, program quality improvement, helping a child build confidence, get better grades or becoming more active, accreditation compliance, researching and compiling background and resource materials.
The YMCA requires a minimum weekly commitment of 10 hours for spring internships with flexible scheduling of days and times. YMCA internship positions are unpaid, credit is an option based on your field of study and school.
Interns must be in good standing with the university attending to be considered for an internship with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. Please send your resume and cover letter stating your interest area to the Collegiate YMCA at collegiate@ymcapgh.org with “INTERN” in the subject line. The YMCA internship program is centralized through the Collegiate YMCA who refers prospective students to multiple locations. Individual and group interviews are conducted.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact us at 412-648-7960 or email collegiate@ymcapgh.org .
Contact Us
Address
311 Bellefield Hall, University of Pittsburgh
315 S. Bellefield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-648-7960
Follow us on Twitter: @CollegiateYMCA
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Staff
Lila de Klaver, Executive Director
Lauren Gigler, Branch Communications
Siena Kane, AmeriCorps VISTA
