Community Partners
Community based group/organizations, non-profits, and public agencies have formed educational partnerships with Portland Community College (PCC) to seek new and innovative ways to meet student and community needs. PCC students provide valuable service to community partners who, in turn, support students’ educational endeavors.
Community Partner Tool Kit
- Post Opportunities & Connect with Faculty and Students
- Neighbor to Neighbor Fairs
- Community Engaged Institute for Social Change (CEISC)
- Collaborating with Faculty and Students
- Steps for new and interested partners
- Group for Community Partners
- Additional PCC Contacts
Post Opportunities & Connect with Faculty and Students
GivePulse for PCC
GivePulse allows groups and community organizations to list and post opportunities, events, and internships. Connect with faculty and students by creating a group for your organization and affiliating* with PCC. GivePulse is the primary tool faculty use to identify potential partner agencies for their courses. Faculty may contact you to discuss their ideas and ensure that partnering is a good fit for their students and for your organization.
Basics of GivePulse for Community Partners (YouTube Video)
Steps to join and affiliate with PCC
- Set up your personal and/or group account**. Join GivePulse »
- Once your organization’s profile is set up, request to affiliate with PCC Community-Based Learning. Request to Affiliate with PCC »
*Learn more about the GivePulse Affiliate process.
Recruit Volunteers and share opportunities to engage with your organization/group
Create Event, List, Post and Organize events (GivePulse Support Page with instructional video)
Neighbor to Neighbor Fairs
Interested in recruiting volunteers and sharing information about resources/services provided by your organization? We encourage you to participate in our Neighbor to Neighbor Fairs! These events are a great opportunity for faculty, students, and community partners to connect face to face. Fairs typically occur within the first 4 weeks of Fall, Spring, and Winter terms. Upcoming dates are listed on the registration form.
Collaborating with Faculty and Students
Steps for new and interested partners
Group for Community Partners
Join the Community Connector
This group for is for individuals, organizations, and community groups who have expressed interest in collaborating with community-based learning courses and/or recruiting volunteers. The CBL Program use this group to share:
- opportunities
- announcements
- resources
As a member of this group, we encourage you to:
- register for our program’s events and opportunities (i.e., Neighbor to Neighbor, networking events, workshops, etc…)
- provide feedback about how we can better support you and your organization
- invite other colleagues and community members
Additional PCC Contacts
Jobs & Internships
Do you have internships and/or jobs that would be ideal for PCC students? Contact PCC’s Career Services! Each PCC campus has program specialists available to assist you in connecting with students.
Community Service Work Study Positions
PCC’s Financial Aid office is always looking for non-profit and public agency to partner with for their Community Service Work Study positions. Students who receive Federal Work Study, as part of the Financial Aid Award, are eligible for off campus positions working in the community. Non-profit organizations and public agency that are interested in creating part-time positions for these PCC students can contact the Financial Aid Federal Work Study Coordinator for more information.
Student Leadership
Outside of the classroom, PCC has a robust student life on each of its campuses! To connect with student clubs and organizations contact the Associated Students of Portland Community College (ASPCC)