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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | July 27, 2015
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NEW POSTINGS
Below are 6 NEW POSTINGS from these organizations: MIKE Program, Oregon Food Bank, Alberta Main Street, National College of Natural Medicine, SMART (Start Making A Reader Today), and Housecall Providers.
1. MIKE Program: Mentor for MIKE Program!
Mentors meet once per week in a high school classroom for a semester or year-long program. As a mentor, you will act as a guide and positive role model for a small group of 4-5 youth. You will be placed in a health classroom along with a team of other mentors, a health teacher, and the program manager. You will take turns providing healthy snacks to the class (paid for by MIKE Program) and facilitate small group discussions, assist with hands-on activities, participate in a field trip, and facilitate a final health leadership project in which your group will share what they learn about health within their community.
To learn more or apply online
Please contact Program Manager Kristin Dreves at 503-296-7705 or kristin@mikeprogram.org.
2. Oregon Food Bank: Help Repack Food for Your Neighbors in Need!
Hunger doesn’t take a break in the summer, and neither do we! In fact, the summer months are when we need your help THE MOST! When you volunteer, you’re changing people’s lives and helping them succeed. You’re giving the gift of hope! We have food repack shifts at our Portland and Beaverton locations Monday through Saturday throughout the day. Families are welcome.
Visit the Volunteer page at our website here: oregonfoodbank.org/Volunteer to learn more about the opportunities and sign up!
3. Alberta Main Street: Volunteer at the Alberta Street Fair!
Come one, come all – the 18th Annual Alberta Street Fair returns to celebrate community with a toast to summer on Saturday, August 8th! We need your help to make the day a smashing success. There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the fair, so pick one that is perfect for you! Most volunteer shifts are 3 hours long. In addition to helping put on a great community event, you will receive a super cool t-shirt and a ticket for a beer in the beer garden (of course, only if you are over 21). Plus, an invitation to our not-to-be-missed volunteer party in September!
4. National College of Natural Medicine : NCNM Community Clinic Volunteer Openings
We currently have volunteer opportunities at several of our community clinics around Portland. Below are the times, days and places available:
- Mt. Olivet (N. Chautauqua St.)
- Mondays 1-5pm
- Wednesdays 3-7pm
- Fridays 1-5pm
- Rose Haven (NW 18th St.)
- Wednesday 5-9pm
Contact Information
Marlene Cervantes, AmeriCorps VISTA/Internship & Volunteer Program Coordinator
mcervantes@ncnm.edu | 503.552.1593
5. SMART (Start Making A Reader Today): Love kids & reading? Coordinate a SMART program!
Support children’s literacy in your community and inspire a love of books and reading. Work with elementary school staff to schedule students and volunteers and to provide program oversight during reading sessions. Lead a team of committed volunteers and make a significant contribution to your local school. Opportunities available in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Programs from mid-August through mid-May, during elementary school hours (8 AM to 3 PM, Monday – Friday) and the number of volunteer hours is dependent upon elementary school assignment and your availability (Generally between 5 – 15 hours per week). This is an ongoing volunteer role with a weekly commitment. Training will take place in September. APPLY NOW!
Contact Information
Staci Sutton, Program Administrator
ssutton@getsmartoregon.org | 971-634-1616
getsmartoregon.org
6. Housecall Providers: Patient Care/Hospice Volunteers
Our program currently has volunteer opportunities available for compassionate men and women who have a desire to make a profound difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Housecall Providers volunteers bring comfort to patients who are nearing the end-of-life and offer a calm presence to those afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Volunteers provide respite to caregivers (usually a three hour shift) or an hour-long friendly visit once a week.
Potential volunteers must complete four comprehensive evening training sessions prior to making visits and also have the opportunity to receive ongoing education and support throughout the year.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, pass a background check and two TB tests (provided by us) to participate in this opportunity. Individuals are encouraged to wait a year after the loss of a significant person before serving as a volunteer working with patients, families or caregivers.
Contact Information
Todd Lawrence, Volunteer Coordinator
tlawrence@housecallproviders.org | 971-202-5515
Previous Postings are on the CBL Blog
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Summer Sprint!
- Neighborhood House-Cesar Chavez K-8: Food Pantry and Summer School Volunteer Positions
- Metropolitan Family Service: We are seeking volunteers for the Earl Boyles Food Pantry/Free Food Fridays
- Connect2Complete K12 AmeriCorps NOW RECRUITING Members for 2015-16
- OHSU ThinkFirst Oregon: Volunteers needed for Injury Prevention education at community events
- Create Plenty: Volunteers Needed for Zero Waste Cafe
- Operation Nightwatch Portland: Volunteer Serving those Experiencing Homelessness in SE Portland!
- Write Around Portland: Fall Internship Available
- Xerces Society: Data Entry/Membership Volunteer
- Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District: Big Truck Day on Saturday, August 8th
- Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District: Twilight Track and Field
- Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Get Your Nature Play on While Volunteering!
- The Wetlands Conservancy: 8/15/15 10am-1pm Wetlands Trail Clearing Event! Free Coffee/Pastries!
- Columbia School of English: Volunteers needed for activities with our ESL students
- Portland Japanese Garden: Become a Garden Volunteer!
- Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Groovin’ on the Grass Volunteers Needed!
- Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Summer Concerts in the Park! Volunteers Needed!
- CLASS: Internship Position
- BoyStrength: Portland Police Bureau seeks motivated men to help prevent youth violence
- Outside In: Volunteer Opportunities at Outside In!
- Sexual Assault Resource Center: Become an Advocate for Sexual Assault Survivors
- Gentiva Hospice: Administrative Help Needed
- PublicHealth.org: Volunteer Opportunities in Public Health
- Hollywood Senior Center: Looking for Creative Minds to help develop a new Senior Center newsletter
- Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District: Middle School Track and Field Volunteers Needed
- Friends of Tryon Creek: Spend time outdoors and get great exercise in service to nature!
- Sunshine Division: Looking for Community Service? Sunshine Division needs your help!
- Cherry Park Elementary SUN: Activity Leaders, Assistants, and Mentors!
- Aloha High School: Volunteer Opportunities
- Gentiva Hospice: Compassionate Volunteers Needed
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
service-learning@pcc.edu
(971) 722-4419