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PCC Service-Learning: Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter
April 27, 2012
1. Community Service Fair – PCC Cascade
Wednesday, May 23
Looking for a volunteer opportunity?
Want to find services available to you as a student?
Stop by the Community Service Fair! On Wednesday, May 23rd from 10am-2pm, Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting a fair at the PCC Cascade Campus (Student Center Cafeteria) for local non-profits and other student services to connect with students! For more information, contact Cate Jinings at cate.jinings@pcc.edu.
2. PCC 50th Anniversary Service Event at Oregon Food Bank
Saturday, June 2
Join us at the Oregon Food Bank on Sat. June 2nd for PCC’s FINAL 50th Anniversary Service Event. PCC volunteers will be serving at their choice of two Oregon Food Bank locations to help eliminate hunger in Oregon. At both locations, volunteers will repackage and prepare emergency food boxes for individuals and families in need. Help OFB turn bulk food into ready to use, family-friendly packages!
Oregon Food Bank locations:
1. Northeast Portland: 7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland
2. Washington County: 1870 NW 173rd Ave, Beaverton
Volunteer slots are limited, so lease register online in advance: http://tinyurl.com/778dz6b.
*Hunger can strike anytime of year, so your efforts are especially valuable this summer!
Please contact Nicole Herbert at nicole.herbert@pcc.edu for more information.
3. Friendly House – LGBTQ Senior Wellness Fair Volunteering
Saturday, May 12
Friendly House's 4th annual Gay & Grey Expo, a health & wellness fair for LGBTQ seniors, needs volunteers Saturday, May 12th. We need help with setting up, registration, lunch help, presentation assistance, cleaning up, and more!
It's a great opportunity for students interested in aging, gay & lesbian advocacy & diversity. Friendly House is a non-profit social service agency & neighborhood center in NW Portland. The Gay & Grey program provides assistance & advocacy for LGBTQ seniors.
For more information, contact Jim Waigand, volunteer@friendlyhouseinc.org, 503-228-4391. You can also check out our information at: http://www.gayandgreypdx.org/ or http://www.friendlyhouseinc.org/programs/gay-and-grey/.
4. Whitman Elementary
Be a Fitness & Fun Leader – Gain Public School Leadership Experience!
This Fitness/Activity Leadership experience is valuable if you would like to work in a public setting or in schools helping kids be active after school. You will work with Leslie Hickcox, experienced Health & Physical Education Instructor, at Whitman Elementary on Monday afternoons between 3:30- 5:30pm (varying time arrangements can be made). The time commitment would be through June 4th. You are eligible for references & future volunteer or part-time opportunities through the Portland SUN Programs.
If you are interested, contact Leslie soon by calling 503-201-9743 or e-mail at lesliekayh@msn.com.
5. DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
Advocates Needed to Help Raise Funds – Help Save 500 Furry Family Members!
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital is Portland’s only non-profit 24-Hour Emergency and ICU Animal Hospital, offering advanced veterinary care. DoveLewis also shares several 100% donor funded programs with the community including one of America’s largest volunteer based animal blood banks, a partnership with Delta Society’s animal assisted therapy program, a nationally recognized pet loss support program offering four free group therapy sessions each month, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for low-income families and abused animals.
DoveLewis is on a mission to raise $250,000 to save 500 additional furry family members. The campaign goes from May 1st to June 10th. We are looking for DoveLewis Advocates to help us with this exciting opportunity. Besides saving a life, volunteers will be taught how to run their own campaign. They will be given the tools to raise money through special events, social media, and find tips on asking for gifts. They will also be asked to recruit other members to join the cause. I will be a reference for these volunteers on their resume if needed. Please contact Julie Heade at 971-255-5956 or Jheade@dovelewis.org for more information.
6. City of Beaverton – Recycling Day!
Saturday, June 2 (9am-2pm)
Help Out Your Neighbors & the Environment - Volunteer for Beaverton's Recycling Day! Each year, Beaverton’s Neighborhood Association Committees (NACs) partner with the City, the Beaverton Committee for Citizen Involvement (BCCI), and several recycling vendors to help the community recycle items that are not taken each week at the curb. The event requires dozens of volunteers to help people unload their cars, direct traffic, and other duties. For each four hour shift worked, your neighborhood receives funds from the City to be used for your neighborhood! The money is used by your NAC to fund great projects and events throughout the year. The two shifts available are 8 am to noon or 11 am to 3 pm. Lunch and beverages provided.
Sign up to volunteer by attending your May NAC meeting. You can also sign up or ask questions about the event by contacting Jason Wachs, Neighborhood Program Coordinator at 503-526-2543 or e-mail jwachs@BeavertonOregon.gov.
Look for updates about volunteering and what will be accepted at the event at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/RecyclingDay.
7. Blazers Boys and Girls Club
We Need Basketball Refs for our Boy’s Middle/High School League!
The mission of the Blazer Boys and Girls Club of the Portland Metropolitan area is to "Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.". Our club is looking for those who have an interest in today's youth and knowledge of basketball. As the middle school and high school basketball league has quickly approached, we are still in need of referees. The time commitment is every Thursday until May 17th from 5-8pm; games 1 hour each. We are flexible and willing to work with your schedule.
If you are interested in a fun and active volunteer opportunity, please contact the Blazers BGC Athletic Supervisor Taylor M at 503-282-8480 or blazersathletics@bgcportland.org.
8. Volunteers of America Oregon
Become Proficient in the Raiser's Edge Database
Are you studying information systems or computer science and want to gain experience with a popular database? Are you job hunting in the non-profit sector and finding postings that ask for experience with Raiser's Edge?
Create efficiency and innovation as part of VOA's Volunteer Services department by updating constituent records, uploading media, entering time sheets, and designing queries in Raiser's Edge, one of the most widely used databases for non-profit development.
One-on-one training, access to 10+ hours of computer based training, and on-going coaching provided. No previous experience needed, just a passion for computer systems and willingness to commit 4 hours a week (flexible scheduling) for 6 months.
To express interest, please contact Nancy Loso, Volunteer Services Manager, nloso@voaor.org, 503-595-2009. To view a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit www.voaor.org/volunteer.
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