Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | September 15, 2015

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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | September 15, 2015

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COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EVENTS & UPDATES

Save the Date for these 2015-2016 CBL Days of Service Events:

November 7, 2015 (Saturday) – EXTRA LIFE GAMING MARATHON

Location: SY TCB 8am-8pm
Play computer games to raise money for Doernbecher’s Hospital! To join the PCC team, contact Diane Shingledecker dshingle@pcc.edu. Players will be registering and collecting sponsorships through the Extra Life website. extra-life.org

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 800 students honoring the legacy of Dr. King by uniting to volunteer and serve as one community. Any students, faculty, & staff interested in participating and representing PCC can contact Hannah.Cherry@pcc.edu. Student volunteers are also needed to serve as Project Leaders (training to be held in Fall).

NEW POSTINGS

Below are 10 NEW POSTINGS from these organizations: Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC), Hacienda CDC Clara Vista Program, SOLVE, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (9/3), Sunshine Division (1 and 2), Hacienda CDC Expresiones Program, The Nature Conservancy, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (9/11), and Neighborhood House.

1. Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC): Be a part of the solution – Become an advocate today!

Volunteer advocates are often the first line of contact for individuals seeking emotional support, information, resources, and medical and legal advocacy around sexual assault and exploitation in Washington and Multnomah Counties. Advocates provide these confidential services in two ways: (1) telephone response and (2) in-person response at safe locations such as hospitals, police departments and youth shelters.

See post for Volunteer Support Line Advocate duties and qualifications

Contact: Holly Bonanomi, Volunteer Program Manager
volunteer@sarcoregon.org | 503.626.9100 ext 226

2. Hacienda CDC: Tutors and/or Activities with Low-Income Youth (NE Portland)

We are primarily looking for ongoing tutors who can help youth with math, science, and literacy skills for the school year. We are also looking for activity leaders and assistants for our after-school enrichment program. We could use specific assistance with our soccer program and/or girls group, which focuses on emotional and physical health for adolescent girls.

Our tutoring services run every Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:00, beginning Monday, September 14th, in Baltazar Ortiz Community Center at the intersection of NE Cully & NE Killingsworth. We are especially eager for volunteers who can commit to 7 hours a week but could use all the help we can get.

Contact: Isabela Brown, Clara Vista Program Coordinator
ibrown@haciendacdc.org | (503) 459-6959 | HaciendaCDC.org

3. SOLVE: Improve your community at the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, Sept. 19

We all love Oregon’s beaches, rivers and natural areas. For over three decades Oregonians have been proving that by volunteering at the annual SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery. Be part of this volunteer movement, impacting Oregon’s environment, wildlife and communities. It’s an easy, fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a difference by cleaning up Oregon’s rivers, beaches, parks and trails, removing invasive plants or planting plant native trees and shrubs.

There are over 100 volunteer-led projects across the state for you to choose from, including 46 beach cleanup sites coast-wide. Only you can ensure our beaches, rivers and natural areas are kept clean and healthy. Learn more and get involved today at solveoregon.org. This event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day.

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

4. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Volunteer for #CHills 5K Run/Walk!

We are excited to announce the First Annual #CHills 5K and Family 1 mile Fun Run/Walk. Patrons can participate in the 5K race or walk the one mile course with their families. The event includes entertainment and games for patrons and their families. Volunteers will assist by passing out water and directing runner/walker traffic.

Date & Time: 11/14/15, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Cedar Hills Recreation Center
Address: 11640 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225

Contact:Katie Nauth, Volunteer Services Assistant
knauth@thprd.org | 503-629-6300 ext.1222 | thprd.org/connect/volunteer

5. Sunshine Division: Do you love clothing? Want to help clothe people in need?

Sunshine Division is in need of some dedicated volunteers to spend at least 2 hours a week hanging, sorting, and stocking clothing in the clothing closet. As fall and winter approach we need to keep the clothing room well stocked to meet the needs of our clients.

We are open Monday to Friday 9:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30 and Saturday 9-1pm. Times and days are flexible for volunteering. We are located at 687 N Thompson St. Portland, Or 97227.

Gain credit for courses while you are here making a difference!

Contact: Melissa Gittelman, Volunteer and Development Coordinator
melissa@sunshinedivision.org | 503-823-2176 | Sunshinedivision.org

6. Sunshine Division: Want to Gain Credit or Work Experience While Making a Difference?

Volunteer at the Sunshine Division as a Food Pantry Greeter or Clothing Room Assistant. Help clients navigate the stores and shop to meet their needs. This experience will help you gain valuable life and work experience as you touch the lives of those less fortunate. Take some time away from your books and lend a hand today.

We need volunteers for 2-3 hour shifts Monday to Friday between 9:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30.
We are located in NE Portland on 687 N. Thompson St. Portland, OR 97227

Contact: Melissa Gittelman, Volunteer and Development Coordinator
melissa@sunshinedivision.org | 503-823-2176 | Sunshinedivision.org
or fill out the application on the website at sunshinedivision.org. Background check required.

7. Hacienda CDC: After-school tutoring/activities with Youth

We are currently looking for tutors who can help youth grades K-8 with math, science, literacy, and problem solving at our community center sites along NE Killingsworth Street, and one site in North Portland in the Portsmouth neighborhood. Many students do not get such support at home or at school and thus depend on our resources in order to keep up in school. We are eager for tutors of all kinds, and would also love assistance in our soccer program as well as our mental and physical health class for adolescent girls. However, there is room for more! Maybe you have skills in cooking, speaking Spanish or Maay Maay, jewelry making, music, art, wildlife tracking, conflict resolution, teaching emotions, soccer, knitting, ceramics, science, teambuilding games, photography, or are just great with kids.

Volunteers are needed for at least 2 hours a week during programming: Monday-Friday during the school year 2:30-6:00pm. A 10-week minimum commitment is requested. You do not have to be bilingual, but experience with English language learners is always welcome!

Contact: Mariasol Johannes, Expresiones Program Coordinator
mjohannes@haciendacdc.org | (503)459-7477 | haciendacdc.org

8. The Nature Conservancy: Volunteer & Celebrate at Mt Tabor Park

Bring your friends, your family or just yourself and connect with nature at Mt. Tabor Park! During this partnership event with The Nature Conservancy, Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Mt. Tabor Park, you can help restore Mt. Tabor by removing invasive species, maintaining native species and performing trail maintenance. After the work, stick around for a celebratory event with free, local food and live music!

Contact: Gardiner Miller, Volunteer Programs Coordinator
orvolunteers@tnc.org | (503) 802-8100

9. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Calling all Basketball Coaches!

Break out your play book and find your whistle! Volunteers are needed for the youth Winter basketball season (November-March). Basketball coaches support our 5th-12th grade boys & girls basketball programs. Coaches are essential to the success of every participant in the youth sports programs. Coaches provide an enjoyable learning environment for youngster’s physical, social and personal development, teach responsibility and commitment, develop sports skills, teach cooperation and positive attitudes toward authority, and provide a fun and enriching experience for all teammates.

Coaches must commit to 2-4 hours working with their team during practices and games in the evenings and on weekends. All activities will take place at the Howard M. Terpenning Athletic Center, located at 15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, OR 97006.

Contact: Katie Nauth, Volunteer Services Assistant
knauth@thprd.org | 503-629-6300 xt.1222

10. Neighborhood House: Help low-income youth overcome barriers this school year.

Children living in poverty face numerous obstacles to academic success. By volunteering in our after-school enrichment programs, you have the leverage to set these children on a path to success and meaningful development. We would love volunteers even for once/week.

Opportunities include tutoring, homework help, reading and writing assistance, along with assisting in enrichment activities like sports, art, and dance.

Locations:

Hayhurst Elementary | 1:45-4:30 PM Tue-Thur
Jackson MS | 3:45-5PM Mon-Thur
Robert Gray MS | 3:30-4:30 Mon-Thur
Stephen’s Creek Crossing Youth Outreach | Wednesday Evenings and Occasional Saturdays

Contact: Jimmy DeBiasi, Community Involvement Specialist
jdebiasi@nhpdx.org | 503 246 1663 EXT 2117 |nhpdx.org

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