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Pittsburgh Cares - Beyond Volunteerism

Published by Jackie Vesci August 17th, 2007 in Career, Pittsburgh, marketing, Community, Advertising, technology, Design, Artist, Pittsburgh Cares and Volunteer. 0 Comments

The slogan above - “beyond volunteerism” - was mentioned to me by Kristin Brown, newly hired Manager of External Relations at Pittsburgh Cares. As Pittsburgh Cares plans a new community outreach strategy, with a new website in discussion, many possible taglines are being pitched. Kristin explained her view for the program as not only providing organizations with volunteers, but also providing specialized services. For example, since I enjoy volunteering and learning more about Pittsburgh, and I have a B.A. with minors in Writing and Communication Arts, as well as self-publish my writing here at echoflip.com, I could easily provide specialized writing skills when I volunteer. Specialized assistance could also be provided in, say - technology, photography, education, etc. - based on the needs of the organization and talents/availability of volunteer members.

Pittsburgh Cares will be looking for a new logo, website redesign, possible blog, hosting services to accommodate video and images, and enthusiastic volunteers to share their experiences. If anyone has suggestions for the redesign, please post a comment or email me at jvesci@gmail.com and I will pass them along to Kristin and the Pittsburgh Cares staff.

Cera[m!x] Pittsburgh and the NCECA Launch Reception

Published by Jackie Vesci August 17th, 2007 in Art, Pittsburgh, culture, exhibits, Community, Conference, Pittsburgh Cares and Volunteer. 0 Comments

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This morning I volunteered through Pittsburgh Cares at the NCECA Launch Reception (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts), working the registration table. Unique ceramic magnets made at the Bidwell Training Center, one of which is pictured above, were given out to the guests - which included Bill Strickland, the NCECA 2008 Conference keynote speaker and President & CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, regional arts organizations and educators, press from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, WPXI, and WHIRL Magazine, to name a few of the 100+ in attendance.

The NCECA Launch Reception served as a precursor to Cera[m!x] Pittsburgh and the NCECA 2008 Conference, a “regional celebration of diverse expressions of contemporary ceramic art being developed by a consortium of arts organizations, artists, educators, universities, and exhibition venues to raise awareness of ceramic art in Western Pennsylvania.” The NCECA will hold its annual conference at the David Lawrence Convention Center from March 19-22, 2008 - which expects to bring 5,000+ to the Pittsburgh region.

Next week, I will be volunteering through Pittsburgh Cares for the MBC Administration Conference (also held at the Bidwell Training Center) and at the Oakland Furniture Sale. Please check out the Pittsburgh Cares website, and consider signing up for upcoming events on the Service Projects Calender. Volunteering provides the opportunity to improve the community, network, and share your ideas.

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