服务的机会

Service activities allow DPT students to provide much needed assistance to a variety of individuals and organizations. And it's not just the individuals and organizations who benefit: students develop their professional communication, 领导, 以及宣传技巧, and gain an increased awareness of community resources for their future patients.

毕业生走环保之路

Started by physical therapy students in the spring of 2017, this club includes representatives from all programs at 查塔姆东区. The group works to develop and implement sustainable and environmentally sound practices at Eastside.

走出黑暗之路

这条步道支撑着 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 每年春天都会发生.

节日美食大游行

Started in 2016, this food drive is coordinated by first-year physical therapy students each fall. Non-perishable food items are gathered and donated to the Food Pantry at the East End Cooperative Ministry.

生命接力

Chatham physical therapy students participate each year in this event, 为癌症研究筹集资金, 病人护理项目, 以及教育和预防.

Functional Movement Screen for Chatham Athletes

In conjunction with the athletic training and exercise science programs, physical therapy students work with Chatham student-athletes to analyze movement strategies that can help guide off-season and in-season strengthening, 调节, 以及伤害预防.

摇滚稳定拳击 is an exercise program designed to help people living with Parkinson’s disease improve fitness and mobility. Classes run every weekday (M-F) from 11:00-12:00 and Saturday’s from 11:15-12:15. Students from the area have volunteered during winter and spring breaks.
礼物 helps seniors help the community through focusing on what they CAN do. 礼物有效地打击了对老年人的歧视, 提供一种新的使命感, and reaching an untapped demographic through intergenerational volunteerism. As a result, 礼物's outreach programs provide double community impact and advocacy. Students participate in activities at senior apartments and also with annual programs like Thanksgiving To Go.
最初是在 特拉华大学GoBabyGo! program aims to help children with mobility impairments become more mobile by modifying drivable toy cars. The club was created by physical therapy students in 2016 and the goal is to modify cars for up to four children at each of 2-3 events per year.
The Jewish 健康 Care Foundation offers a variety of service opportunities, 奖学金, 和实习. Past students have completed Feinstein Fellowships along with their academic and clinical requirements. These programs are listed on their website and periodic emails may be sent to students.

二十年了，还在继续, students in School of 健康 Sciences programs have been named Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows for projects that apply their classroom learning in real world situations that help disadvantaged citizens of our communities.

匹兹堡施韦策研究员计划 (PSFP) promotes health and environmental justice through yearlong, 直接的服务, 跨学科, experiential learning projects for graduate students that address the needs of disadvantaged citizens in southwest Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows receive a stipend of $2,000-$3,000 for their projects and connect with other program Fellows for 跨学科 learning and service activities.

The Schweitzer Fellows Program develops "leaders in service" by giving emerging professionals:

  • an opportunity to experience working with disadvantaged populations;
  • an arena for launching a project that reflects their passion;
  • a chance to try out what they have learned in school;
  • and a forum for interacting with future professionals from a variety of disciplines.

This fellowship may be completed in lieu of program specific service learning requirements, 比如那些在DPT项目中的人.

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2017-18
    • 安娜·库苏比斯，物理治疗
    • 切尔西·麦格劳，咨询心理学
    • Shannon Schroeder，咨询心理学
2016-17
    • Kerrie O'Donnell，物理治疗
    • Dana Ritchey，法律/咨询心理学
2015-16
    • Jason Lucarelli，咨询心理学
2013-14
    • Rebecca Tyers-Brown, Counseling Psychology
    • 卡洛琳Zieth
2012-13
    • 费伊·吉布森，物理治疗
2011-12
    • Victoria Chang Mishra, Physician Assistant Studies
    • 斯蒂芬妮Dalness
    • Emily Sandfort, Physician Assistant Studies
的使命 特奥会PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, 展示勇气, 体验快乐, 并参与分享礼物, 技能, 以及与家人的友谊, 其他特奥会运动员, 和社区. Opportunities for volunteers include working with athletes (virtually and in person) on achieve fitness goals while engaging in some friendly competition.
的使命 三江适应性运动 是教育, 提高生活质量, and to provide quality year-round sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, 他们的家庭, 和朋友. Opportunities for student volunteers include participation in bowling nights, 滑水, 和滑雪.
This facility is a personal care residence in Oakland. Chatham has had a partnership with VSG for four years. Volunteers and needed for weekend and evening activities such as Bingo and Crafts. There is also a need for friendly visitors to socialize with residents who rarely have visitors.
的林地 is committed to enriching the lives of children and adults with disability and chronic illness. It includes a 48-bed lodge with a spacious activity center, 创意艺术大楼, 以及室内水上运动中心. Student volunteers assist participants with crafts, 烹饪, ADLs, 游泳, 娱乐活动, 和/或周末静修.