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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | June 1, 2017

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COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EVENTS & UPDATES

Walk Albina’s Black History (Wednesday, June 7th)

PCC Cascade presents Walk Albina’s Black History. Don’t miss this chance to go back in time and experience historical sites that influenced Portland’s African American community. HST 250 students will be guiding participants on a 1.2mile walk to experience this history of the area. The walk will start at 6pm in Dawson Park (2926 N. Williams Ave.) and everyone is welcome!

Win prizes for sharing your CBL experience!

Submit a digital photo & a short reflection about your Community-Based Learning (CBL) experience to win* prizes! Winners will be announced on the CBL Newsfeed each week! Submissions will primarily be used by the Community-Based Learning Program in efforts to highlight student experiences in courses with community-based learning assignments/projects.

How to Enter the Contest:

• PCC students are eligible to enter the contest (*PCC faculty and staff are not eligible)
• There is no limit to the number of photos and reflections students can submit each week!

Experience Community-Based Learning at PCC!

Courses with community-based learning (CBL) provide students with the opportunity to: explore local, national, and/or global issues; broaden their perspectives and enhance critical thinking skills; and become active citizens through community engagement. There are numerous courses that have CBL projects every term! Find out what CBL classes are being offered:

Visit the CBL Course Page or Search for CBL in the Schedule of Classes

NEW POSTINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS NEEDING VOLUNTEERS

PCC Newberg Center Learning Garden – Friday, June 2nd & Saturday, June 10th 9AM-1PM at PCC Newberg Center Learning Garden 135 Werth Blvd. Newberg, OR

PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade Cleanup – Saturday, June 3rd 9:15AM-11:30PM at Green PGE canopy on W Burnside & NW Park

Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter RivALZ Game – Saturday, June 3rd 6PM Kick Off at Lewis and Clark
Game Day Volunteers needed! The Oregon vs. Oregon State flag football game is played by women to inspire fundraising, awareness and action in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Game Day Tickets are a donation of $20 and can be purchased in advance online or on game day at the gate

PROGRAMS NEEDING VOLUNTEERS

Adventist Health Hospice is Looking for Student Volunteers!

Adventist Health Hospice has volunteer opportunities available for students who want to learn about hospice and healthcare while fulfilling their volunteer hours or educational requirements. Hospice Volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, physical and social support for terminally ill patients and their families to help balance the spirit of living at the end of life. We have service opportunities for:

• Companionship
• Caregiver Relief
• End of Life Support
• Creative Arts (sewing, knitting, crocheting, music, crafts, singing etc.)
• Bereavement Support
• Office/Administrative Duties
• Care for patient’s pets
• Recording a patient’s life story, etc.

Contact: Debby Murphy, Volunteer Coordinator: murphydl@ah.org | 503-251-6192

Community Vision: Explore Our Community with a Friend!

Dream Builders Alliance invites new volunteers to apply to explore the community with young adults with disabilities while forming meaningful friendships. Young adults in this program are ready to get out into the community, contributing their wide range of goals, interests, and dreams with those at work, school, home, and you!

Meetups occur for 2-5 hours a week for six months, fully reimbursed by the program. Each meet up will create a unique experience based on mutual interests to build towards their dreams and goals. Examples include:

• Fishing, hiking, skateboarding, and running
• Going to art museums or galleries
• Studying at a local coffee shop
• Job shadowing at a restaurant
• Riding public transit

Contact: Lacey Elliot, Mentor Coordinator: lelliot@cvision.org | 503.292-4964 ext. 136

Friends of Trees: Now recruiting Tree Team Ambassadors!

We’re hitting the summer outreach circuit to excite and educate our neighbors and greater community about trees. We’re searching for Tree Team Ambassadors to help bring the enthusiasm and educate the public about the benefits of trees and Friends of Trees programs in the area! Sound like this is up your alley? We hope so!

We’ll train you in everything you need to know to represent Friends of Trees and spread the good word about trees at community “tabling” events such as summer festivals and farmers markets. We will be providing snacks and beverages, an update on the latest tree issues in the Portland Metro area, and your own “Tree Team” t-shirt!

A short 2-hr training is required for this role.

Contact: Carey Lawry, Volunteer & Administrative Assistant: volunteer@friendsoftrees.org| 503-467-2531

Passport Oregon: Volunteer Social and Training for Summer IRCO Cohort

Want to volunteer with a great group of young students from the Immigrant and Refuge Community Organization (IRCO) AND get to explore the beauty of Oregon? Come learn about our organization and volunteer opportunities at our volunteer social and training!

Get to know Passport Oregon Staff Members and other volunteers while getting prepared for the handful of trips that we will be hosting this summer.

The event begins on Saturday, June 17th from 10am – 4pm at the Embassy Suites Washington Square (9000 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR 97223-4426, United States).

For the first half of the event, we will do the beginning introductions of our organization, policies and procedures, and expectations while getting to know Passport Oregon staff members and other volunteers. Then the event will shift to Tryon Creek State Park to move into the training piece of working to get all volunteers prepared for going on trips, how to interact with students, lead trips/activities, and more.

Contact: Joseph Khalil, Volunteer Recruiter: Joseph@passportoregon.org | 503-830-5527

SOLVE: Put a spring in your step! Volunteer with SOLVE at a natural area near you!

Our rivers, beaches, trails and parks need your help! All winter they’ve been overrun with invasive plants and litter. Now it’s time to spruce them up for the summer! Join hands-on events near you with SOLVE and enjoy the outdoors while making a difference. SOLVE events are a fun, easy way to improve our environment, meet your neighbors and spend quality time outdoors with family and friends. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to get involved.

Spending just a few hours removing litter or invasive plants from our neighborhoods and natural areas, or planting native trees and shrubs, makes a big difference for wildlife, water quality, and communities. Sign up to get involved today! Visit our full calendar of events or contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or info@solveoregon.org.

Contact: Kaleen Boyle, Volunteer Coordinator: kaleen@solveoregon.org | 503-844-9571 ext. 332

PREVIOUS POSTINGS ON THE CBL NEWSFEED

Bienstar:

• Volunteer with Kids This Summer!

Cedar Senai Park:

• Volunteer Opportunities

Community Vision:

• Mentors Change Lives!

Community Vision Inc:

• Community Vision: Mentors Change Lives!

Friends of Tryon Creek & Tualatin Riverkeepers:

• Get outdoors! Learn to become a Nature Guide.

Girl Scouts and IRCO SUN Schools:

• Volunteers needed for after-school programs

Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN):

• Internships Available

Hillsboro Public Library:

• Calling all makers! Hosts wanted for new makerspace in Hillsboro!

Human Solutions:

• Tutor for youth

Markham SUN School – Impact NW:

• Teach after school SUN classes – Make a difference in the lives of kids in your community (Fall, Winter, and Spring)!

Metropolitan Family Service:

• Help Children K-3 Learn to Read – Be an AARP Experience Corps Mentor (age 50+)

MIKE Program:

• Interested in helping today’s youth develop through health education? Mentor with MIKE!

NW Regional Education Service District:

• Looking for college students to volunteer as NW Outdoor Science School Student Leaders

Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon:

• Volunteer to End Senior Hunger

Sexual Assault Resource Center:

• >Become an Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault

The Geezer Gallery:

• Volunteers needed for art/writing program

The Nature Conservancy:

• Become a Conservation Leader

Tuality Healthcare:

• Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers of America Oregon:

• Support young children in our Family Relief Nursery

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 Organizations: Share your volunteer opportunities and events with PCC!

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Community-Based Learning Program

service-learning@pcc.edu
(971) 722-4419

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