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
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)

View GivePulse Guide for PCC

Steps to join and affiliate with PCC

  1. Set up your personal and/or group account**. Join GivePulse »
  2. 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)

List your volunteer opportunity on GivePulse

Neighbor to Neighbor Fairs

Neighbor to NeighborInterested 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.

Register for upcoming Neighbor to Neighbor events

Community Engaged Institute for Social Change (CEISC)

The Community Engaged Institute for Social Change aspires to cultivate a network of social change agents who build solidarity through education, collaboration, and action. Each academic year, we seek Community Partners who would like to collaborate with a cohort of Faculty and Students engaged in learning, teaching, and taking action together; fostering a culture of community engagement at PCC based on respectful curiosity that centers the voices of community members.

Schedule a meeting to discuss collaboration opportunities with the cohort

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

Join the Community Connector

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)

Frequently Asked Questions