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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | December 14, 2015
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COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EVENTS & UPDATES
Winter CBL Courses
Looking for courses to take this fall that will expand your classroom into the community? Visit the CBL Courses page to see a listing of course offerings or refer to the Schedule of Classes for specific days, times, locations, and other details.
January 18, 2016 (Monday) – MLK Day of National Service
Location: Mt. Hood Community College and surrounding community organizations (bus transportation to be provided for PCC volunteers)
Join over 700 students honoring the legacy of Dr. King by uniting to volunteer and serve as one community. Volunteer Registration is now open! Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot!
NEW POSTINGS
Below are 7 NEW POSTINGS from these organizations: Neighborhood House, El Programa Hispano Catolico(I & II), Southwest Community Health Center, Northwest Children’s Theater, and Friends of Trees (6 & 7).
1. Neighborhood House: Now Accepting Equity in Education Internship Applications
Interested in community development, social justice, equity, nonprofit programming, teaching art, ceramics, or sports to children? The Equity in Education Internship program connects Portland undergraduates and recent grads to our SUN programs, to develop new programs, curriculum, and take a leadership role in improving our work with students and the community.
Further Internship Descriptions and Application can be found at the Neighborhood House website or by emailing jdebiasi@nhpdx.org
Contact: Jimmy DeBiasi, Community Involvement Specialist/Development Assistant Neighborhood House, jdebiasi@nhpdx.org | 503-246-1663 ext. 2117
2. El Programa Hispano Catolico: Tax Preparers, Intake Assistants, Trained Interpreters, and Quality Reviewers needed.
VITA provides volunteers a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s low-income Latino families. No experience is necessary, only the desire to help! By taking our free training and volunteering just four hours a week during tax season you can provide this vital service and in turn an important step towards economic security to those most in need. You will also learn a useful skill, gain a meaningful new experience and become a part of a great team of like-minded people!
Orientations are taking place throughout November and December, trainings in January. Volunteer service runs January 24th to April 18th, 2016. Please contact our Site Coordinator with any interest or questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
I. Do you speak Spanish? You can help Latino families in need!
We offer a variety of positions working directly with taxpayers for volunteers with Spanish abilities depending on interest and availability. Tax Preparers learn basic tax preparation through our free 30-hour training (held over four Saturdays, January 2nd-23rd), while Intake Assistants take a 3-hour training provided in mid-January. We are also seeking trained Interpreters.
II. Do you have tax experience? You can help your community this season!
Quality Reviewers are essential to the success of our program, ensuring high-quality, accurate preparation and service. Spanish is helpful but is not required. Continuing Education (CE) credit is available.
Contact: Karen Keating, Site Coordinator, kkeating@catholiccharitiesoregon.org | 503-489-6834
3. Southwest Community Health Center: Help Those Who Have Fallen Through the Health Care Gaps as a Intake Volunteer
Intake Volunteer Position at our Hillsboro Clinic 266 W Main St., Hillsboro, OR
Clinic hours are from 5-8:30pm on Monday and Thursday Evenings
PRE-CLINIC DUTIES:
- Sign in on SWCHC Volunteer Log.
- Review appointment book and any special instructions. (@ PDX or Thursdays @ Hillsboro).
- Assure returning client charts are pulled and available.
- Check desk supplies.
- Greet clinic volunteers and have them sign in the volunteer log.
CLINIC DUTIES:
- Answer phone. (@ PDX)
- Check in patients and prepare charts.
- Provide Financial Screening Form and determine and collect fee.
- Schedule patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Compile blank patient charts.
- Distribute and collect patient satisfaction surveys.
- Make reminder calls for next clinic. (@ PDX)
- Help clean up and close clinic.
See Post for REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES.
Contact: Cecily Peterson, Clinic Manager, cecily.peterson@swchc-pdx.org | 503-977-0733
4. Northwest Children’s Theater: Welcome young theater-goers, their families and classes to the stage!
NWCT needs reliable, enthusiastic volunteers to usher for our winter show of Shrek: The Musical! Ushers help patrons find their seats, pass out programs, answer questions, give directions, and help sell concessions. Most importantly, ushers help ensure every theater-goer no matter how small has a wonderful experience at the theater! All performances happen in our theater: 1819 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97209
Each NWCT Mainstage Show performance needs ushers. The full schedule is available on our website: nwcts.org. Generally, show times are noon & 4:30pm on weekends and 9:45am & noon on weekdays. Ushers arrive 45minutes before a show. All ushers see the show for free, and children as young as six are invited to volunteer with their families.
Contact: Becca Geislinger, Volunteer Coordinator/House Manager, becca@nwcts.org | 503-222-2190
5. Friends of Trees: Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Trees and Plants in King City on Saturday, December 19th!
This event is in partnership with King City and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program.
Event Date: Saturday, 12/19/15
Time: 9am-1pm (please arrive 15 min early to register)
Location: 17470 SW Montague Way, King City, OR 97224
Contact: Jenny or Randi, volunteer@friendsoftrees.org | (503) 595-0213
friendsoftrees.org/volunteering#saturday
6. Friends of Trees: Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Trees and Plants in Beaverton (Hall Creek) on Saturday, January 9th!
These plantings are part of a broader creek restoration project being completed by the City to improve water quality and beautify the area. We’ll be planting large stock 8-12′ trees, and smaller native trees and shrubs as well.
Event Date: Saturday, 1/9/16
Time: 9am-1pm (please arrive early to register)
Location: 3771 SW 114th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Contact: Jenny or Randi, volunteer@friendsoftrees.org | (503) 595-0213
friendsoftrees.org/volunteering#saturday
Previous Postings are on the CBL Blog
Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter:
Benson LÁMP:ARA:
BoyStrength:
Centennial High SUN School – Impact Northwest:
Columbia Slough Watershed Council:
El Programa Hispano Catolico:
- Seeking Spanish-speakers to help the low income community – no experience necessary!
- Do you have tax experience? You can help your community this season!
Friends of Trees:
Friends of Tryon Creek:
Hacienda CDC:
- Tutors and/or Activities with Low-Income Youth (NE Portland)
- After-school tutoring/activities with Youth
Hillsboro Public Library:
Housecall Providers:
“I Have a Dream” Oregon
KairosPDX:
Metropolitan Family Service:
Neighborhood House:
Neighborhood House-Cesar Chavez K-8:
Operation Nightwatch Portland:
PCC
- Sylvania Multicultural Center: Volunteer for PCC Sylvania’s 17th Annual Winter Pow-Wow!
- Office of International Education: Conversation Partners Needed
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC):
Sunshine Division:
- Do you love clothing? Want to help clothe people in need?
- Want to Gain Credit or Work Experience While Making a Difference?
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District:
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