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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | May 9, 2016
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NEW POSTINGS
Below are 13 NEW POSTINGS from these 6 organizations: SOLVE (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII), Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Rigler SUN, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, JOIN, and Impact NW.
1. SOLVE
Contact: Kaleen Boyle, Outreach Coordinator
kaleen@solveoregon.org | 503-844-9571 ext. 332 solveoregon.org
I. May Second Saturday Cleanup (May 14, 2016)
Join volunteers for this monthly Second Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter from NW Vaughn to Raleigh, NW 22nd to 26th. Coffee/tea and pastries hosted by Food Front on their front terrace. Come dressed for the weather.
When: Saturday, 05/14/2016, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Where: Northwest Portland Industrial Area, NW 23rd Place and Thurman Street., Portland
II. Mary S. Young State Park – Take Care of West Linn Day (May 14, 2016)
Come out to rid the beautiful park of non native vegetation and remove trash. Individuals, families and organizations are all welcome. All volunteers will be rewarded with a lunch at noon. Tools and gloves provided. Please dress for the weather. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.
When: Saturday, 05/14/2016, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Mary S. Young State Park, 19900 Highway 43., West Linn
III. Burnside Wilderness Park – Take Care of West Linn Day (May 14, 2016)
Restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools and gloves will be provided, just bring sturdy shoes and a friend. We’d be delighted if you’d stay for our barbeque afterward. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Pickup.
When: Saturday, 05/14/2016, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Burnside Park, 6275 Holmes St., West Linn
IV. McLean House – Take Care of West Linn Day (May 14, 2016)
Volunteers, you are needed to assist with house maintenance and gardening of this beautiful historic home and riverside park. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, painting and general clean-up.
When: Saturday, 05/14/2016, 9:00 AM-1:30 PM
Where: McLean House and Park, 5350 River St., West Linn
V. NWDA Third Saturday May Cleanup (May 21, 2016)
Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.
When: Saturday, 05/21/2016, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Where: Northwest Portland, 115 NW 22nd Ave., Portland
VI. Third Saturday No Ivy League Event in May (May 21, 2016)
Drop in for our regular Saturday ‘freelance’ work parties to become a steward of our beloved natural area: Forest Park! Volunteer Freelancers will take a short hike to one of our various sites and work off-trail removing English ivy. This is a DIRTY job so come prepared in grubby, long-sleeved clothing and boots. We’ll provide gloves, tools and snacks.Volunteers will meet at the Lower Macleay field house located at 2960 NW Upshur St. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.
When: Saturday, 05/21/2016, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Forest Park, 2960 NW Upshur St., Portland
VII. Join a Last Saturday Weed Warrior Service Project for May (May 28, 2016)
Join the Weed Warrior effort to restore a healthy habitat at Mt. Tabor Park. The Weed Warrior Stewardship Coordinator and volunteer crew leaders will share their knowledge of the natural habitat, demonstrate how to remove non-native vegetation, and help keep us organized, safe and motivated! We will make sure that you are comfortable and contribute in ways that match your skills and interests. Wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for working in natural areas: long pants, long sleeves, brimmed hat to protect from sun/rain, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle. We provide you with tools, gloves, and snacks. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.
When: Saturday, 05/28/2016, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Mt. Tabor Park, SE 69th and Yamhill, Portland
VIII. Ma Olsen’s Garden Extension for May (May 28, 2016)
We’re incubating plans for an tongue-in-cheek sculpture/Dr. Seuss garden in this section. We should be able to polish off the remaining weeds this winter, but we need an infusion of help and laughter. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.
When: Saturday, 05/28/2016, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Ma Olsen’s Garden, St Helens Road & NW 107th., Portland
2. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Volunteers Needed for Run a Mile Day! (May 24 & 25, 2016)
THPRD is looking for volunteers who enjoy fitness and working with kids to help out at our second annual National Run a Mile Day at Stoller Middle School! This event will celebrate the achievement of running a mile. We will have refreshments for the kids and have a marked course at Stoller Middle School. Volunteers will assist in the set-up of running course, hand out water & refreshments to students, & monitor the finish line.
Event Dates: Tuesday May 24th & Wednesday May 25th
Shift: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Stoller Middle School, 14141 NW Laidlaw Rd, Portland, OR 97229
Age Requirement: 17+
Contact: Doreen Fay, Volunteer Services Assistant; volunteer@thprd.org | 503-629-6300
thprd.org/connect/volunteer
3. Rigler School Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN): Extended Day Assistant
Join us and help make a positive impact on the lives of our students! Our extended day program consists of assisting students with their homework and reading, as well as student supervision and classroom support. The program is ran Monday through Thursday from 2:30-5pm. Volunteer hours are flexible. We are located inside the Rigler School (5401 NE Prescott St. Portland, OR) in room 42.
Contact: Anabel Morelos, SUN Volunteer Coordinator; amorelos@pps.net | 503 916 6152
4. Columbia Slough Watershed Council: Explorando service opportunity (June 11, 2016)
Spanish/English Nature Festival íExplorando! needs volunteers! (View post for full announcement)
Explorando el Columbia Slough
Saturday, June 11th, 2016
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Ave. Portland, 97218
Event time: 1-5pm, volunteer shifts vary
Details and registration
For event details please visit ColumbiaSlough.org
Contact: Hanna Davis, Volunteer Coordinator; hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org | 503-281-1132
5. JOIN: Day Space Volunteer Positions for Summer
The Day Space Volunteer position gives volunteers a meaningful experience and many opportunities to talk to folks experiencing homelessness and hear genuine stories of their experiences. Volunteers typically work either a morning shift, from 10 am – 12:30 pm, or afternoon shift, from 12:30 pm – 3 pm.
What does the Summer Volunteer Staff position entail? Staffing the front desk which includes:
- Working as a team to meet the basic needs of people experiencing homelessness
- Monitoring the shower list
- Monitoring the barter list
- Handing out hygiene products, pet food, laundry vouchers, computer codes, mail, etc.
- Connecting folks with their outreach workers and communicating the nature of our outreach-based housing programs to the public
Contact: Danny Finnegan, the House Coordinator; House@joinpdx.org
joinpdx.com
6. Impact NW : How you can help this summer – volunteer!
Donate some of your time this summer: volunteer with us! Impact NW serves clients of every age: from early childhood, youth, families and adults, to seniors. As little as a few hours a week can make a difference in the lives of our clients.
- Tutor or be a Classroom Assistant
- Lead Activities at Schools across Portland
- Share Your Gift for Language: Be a Translator
- Lead Dance and Craft Classes for Seniors
- Lead a Computer Basics Class for Seniors
- Provide Transportation for Seniors
Contact: volgroup@impactnw.org | 503-294-7415
Previous Postings are on the CBL Blog
Active Children Portland:
Beaverton School District AVID:
Benson L?MP:ARA:
Children’s Relief Nursery of LifeWorks NW:
Climate Ride:
Hillsboro Public Library:
Human Solutions:
Mercy Corps Northwest:
Metro Parks and Nature:
The Nature Conservancy:
Neighborhood House:
OHSU:
PCC
- Office of International Student Services: Student volunteers need for Conversation Partners Program
Portland Books to Prisoners:
ReClaim It!:
Reynolds Middle School SUN
Rigler SUN:
SOLVE:
Southwest Community Health Center:
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District:
VOA Oregon:
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity:
Portland Community College is a politically neutral institution. Listing of any event or activity herein is not indicative of the College’s sponsorship or support of any political cause or position.
Community-Based Learning Program
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