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volunteer this april! national Volunteer week 2026

Join fellow Penguins in your community this April! Check out these upcoming volunteer opportunities happening at an alumni chapter near you. 

YSU Alumni Cleveland Logo
YSU alumni Columbus Logo
YSU alumni orlando chapter logo
YSU naples/ft. myers chapter logo

Cleveland food bank
april 22

Columbus mid-ohio food collective
april 25

Orlando Sharing Center
April 25

naples/ft.myers harry chapin food bank
April 29

Join Pete's
Pride

Pete's Pride On Campus

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Youngstown State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement is looking for alumni and friends to help in our recruiting, community service, and outreach efforts.  Join Pete’s Pride with the link below.

Penguin alumni provide necessary campus support with event logistics and ensure positive experiences for visitors through Pete’s Pride. The enthusiasm of these valued ambassadors conveys that YSU is a fantastic place to be!

View upcoming volunteer opportunities and events on Penguin Pulse, YSU’s volunteer portal for students, alumni, and community members.

Pete's Pride at Streetscape 2026

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Alumni, friends, and volunteers of all ages are welcome to be part of a rewarding morning as we plant flowers, mulch, and clean up our assigned downtown location from 9:00am until noon.

Don’t miss this fun opportunity to make a visible difference on behalf of YSU. Please register through the button below to be placed with the Pete’s Pride group. T-shirts are limited, so please register by April 20 to guarantee a t-shirt.  

Over 50+ Penguins and Friends volunteered on Saturday, May 31 at Streetscape in Downtown Youngstown. Volunteers helped clean and beautify the Fifth Avenue corridor between Stambaugh Stadium and West Federal Street.

Check out these pictures from this years Streetscape. Stay tuned for 2026 Streetscape information.