The African American Health Coalition Inc. began as a group of volunteers committed to reducing the racial health disparity in Portland.The AAHC provides training, information, and the necessary resources to enhance the health status of African Americans and to encourage individuals to serve as mentors in their community.

NEWSLETTER AND STORY WRITERS propose and write stories for the AAHC newsletter, attend periodic AAHC events and programs, and interview AAHC participants and community members.

CLERICAL AND OFFICE HELPERS assist with bulk mailings, manage files and data entry, and perform large copy projects.

EVENTS:  If you are interested in volunteering but cannot commit to a regular schedule, you can volunteer at one of our events. The Wellness and the Walk are times for us to celebrate with our community and express our vision for the future. Please call the AAHC office (503-413-1850) and sign-up for an event orientation. Wellness Within REACH WALK volunteers assist with set-up and take down of the park and the Walk course, prepare and present refreshments and community booths, and assist with the registration table by handing out t-shirts and answering participant's questions. Wellness Village and Conference volunteers assist with set-up and take down of the Wellness and the Conference Meet, greet participants and visitors, and assist the health screeners set-up their tables and answer patient questions.  

If you are interested in our volunteer opportunities please contact the AAHC office. Our volunteer coordinator will send you an informational packet and an application. 

Assist African women and children in reaching their personal goals and maximum potential through providing services that increase literacy and American life skills.

Will vary depending upon grant monies and programs currently being offered but may include family literacy, African youth mentoring, African women's advocacy and health training, etc.

Albina Youth Opportunity School (AYOS) was established as a private nonprofit alternative school. AYOS serves public school students 12 through 18 years of age who are at risk of dropping out of school. A philosophy basic to AYOS is that individual responsibility is the cornerstone for student stability and progress. Specific program goals are to provide individual instruction to each student based on social and academic skill levels and learning style, to assist students in setting and accomplishing educational goals to return to a regular school setting, and to provide individualized academic counseling to students with school, family, and community issues.

Tutor high school students and assist in classes in an alternative school.

Contact Rance Spriull for more information.

Animal Aid is a charitable non-profit organization funded solely through private donations and dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals. Animal Aid provides the necessary veterinary care and socialization before adoption to loving, responsible, permanent homes. Our basic premise is to relieve and prevent the suffering or death of our non-human friends from accident, starvation or disease. Without volunteers, Animal Aid would not exist. That's why we're always in need of dedicated volunteers to help care for animals during their stay at the shelter. If you love animals and can spare as little as one morning or evening per week, our animals need you!

On-site volunteers supervised by a paid staff person or experienced volunteer, provide food, water, brushing, love and attention to our animals, and assist with cleaning kennels, washing dishes and laundry, and changing litter boxes and bedding. Other volunteer opportunities include: Office work, filing, data entry, Adoption Counselors (training provided), Fundraising, Public Relations, form and document layout, publication, or act as an Animal Aid representative at local Animal Aid outreach events. 

If you are interested, please visit our website (click on our name above) and download our Volunteer Application. Once complete (print clearly, please!) and signed, the application can be mailed or faxed to us at addresses shown at the top of the form. Please call if you have any questions!

ASPIRE’s goals are to provide mentoring and resources to help students access education and training beyond high school. We help high schools build a sustainable community of volunteer mentors to educate students and families about the scholarship application process and other options for paying for postsecondary education. Volunteers are trained by the ASPIRE administration team and school staff to become ASPIRE Advisors. The success of the program depends on their efforts and commitment. ASPIRE Advisors are assigned to work one-on-one with students, guiding them through important steps toward postsecondary education including: exploring career and college or vocational program options, planning ahead (doing things now in preparation for applying to postsecondary institutions), finding the college or program that best fits the student’s needs, and applying for scholarships and other financial aid. Volunteers do not have to have attended college themselves to be effective ASPIRE advisors.

ASPIRE is changing the lives of young Oregonians. Trained adult volunteer mentors work with a very diverse, low income population of students who would otherwise not receive support. Mentors help these high school students envision a future of possibilities beyond high school. Help teach classes in essay/scholarship writing, become a Mentor (1-year commitment) or make class presentations. We have a flexible schedule and time commitment.  Background check required.

The Aurora Colony Historical Society advances historical preservation and education through public programs and research relating to the Aurora Colony, a German Christian Communal Society from 1856-1883. Our goal is to promote interactive lifelong learning by inspiring curiosity about the heritage of the Aurora Colony. The Utopian society of Aurora, Oregon was established by Dr. Keil as the site of what was to be his last communal settlement. Keil was a charismatic Prussian tailor and self-styled physician who began preaching soon after his arrival in the United States in 1831. He attracted a following for his fundamental Christian preaching which centered on the Golden Rule and his belief, “from each according to his ability, to each according to his need.”

Contact for more information. 

Barnes Elementary School is a place where people are committed to working collaboratively for the common purpose of supporting academic and social growth for each and every student. We are fortunate to play host to a diverse population of students and we enjoy a sense of community that is truly special. More than half of our students are English language learners and we support these children through a two-way bilingual immersion program.

More than half of our students are English language learners from a multitude of countries. Many of our Spanish-speaking students become bilingual alongside native English speakers learning Spanish in our two-way immersion program. Outside of our immersion classrooms, we have a diverse population of learners with unique learning needs including a growing group of Somali immigrants.

Volunteer opportunities are available within classrooms (Spanish immersion or standard English) daily from 8:00-2:30.

We also have a strong need for volunteers to assist in our homework club which will take place after school (Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00, possibly more days to be added) in a local apartment complex that houses many of our immigrant students.

There are also opportunities to volunteer with SMART and the Big Brother Big Sister program.

Email is the best way to connect with the volunteer coordiantor, LaSandra.  To help move the process along faster, please begin the background check process either at the school office or online: https://www.beavton.k12.or.us/volunteer/   Background checks may take between 2-5 weeks depending on volume of applications.

Beach Elementary has partnered with Oregon's leading nonprofit early literacy organization, SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) which mobilizes thousands of caring adult volunteers to read one-on-one every week with two K-3 children for a half hour each. This special mentoring relationship gives children the consistent support they need to learn to read at a crucial time in their development. Other before and after school programs are Chess Club, In School Scouting, Scouts, Homework Club, Satellite-Ockley Green Community School,  and YMCA Before/After School Care.

You can help the Beach community succeed by volunteering to support staff, students and parents. Please look at the volunteer opportunities listed below.

 We provide affordable housing and resident services programs for farmworkers and low-income working families in Washington county.  Our programs for residents include classes for adults in ESL, GED, Computer, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise.  Programs for youth include Homework, Science, Art, Music, Basketball, Soccer Clubs, summer reading program, nature camp, summer lunch program, special events.

• Volunteer at Homework Club afterschool, usually 3:15 – 5:00 Monday through Friday.  Can volunteer for 1 or more days per week.

• AKA Science Club:  get special training and deliver hands-on science experiments to elementary school-age kids for 1 hour a week for 6 weeks.

• Tutoring:  If you speak Spanish, individual tutors are needed to help children in grades 1 – 7 with reading and school work.  Hours to be arranged at the volunteer’s convenience.

• Translating:  If you can translate English to Spanish, volunteers are needed to translate documents on a regular basis.  This can be done at the volunteer’s convenience, typically with a 2 week deadline for completion.

• Soccer & Basketball Clubs:  Volunteers are needed to teach basic sports skills in afternoon/weekend activities with children.

• Art Club:  We seek experienced volunteers to help us develop/run a 6 week art club for children in grades 3-6.  Afterschool hours at the volunteer’s convenience.

 We are open to students proposing projects. 

Binnsmead Middle School has a wide range of community support programs (IRCO Sun School, Touchstone, Aspire, GEARUP, OCHA, GLAD, and more) and the Multnomah County Health Clinic has a branch facility in our school. Binnsmead’s MESA program has garnered awards in robotics and mousetrap car competitions as well as Marimba Band and traditional school band programs. Course offerings include traditional middle school core class programs, as well as exploratory classes. 

Previous opportunities:

Asian Youth Group, Latino Homework Help, and Art Class: Monday 4-5pm. Basketball Mon-Fri 3:45-8:30, Drama Club Mon and Thu 4-5pm, Martial Arts Mon and Wed 4-5pm, and Soccer Mon and Fri 4-5pm. Reading, MESA Club, Latino club, GEAR UP Club and Fitness Fever Tuesday 4-5pm. Marimba Band Tue and Wed 4-5pm. Math Tutoring, after school, Girls Group and Project Plus Wednesday 4-5pm. Chess Club, Student Government, Computer Class and Boys Club Thursday 4-5pm.

**Contact for current volunteer opportunities.**

 Mission Statement

• To support and speak on behalf of school children our community before governmental bodies that make decisions affecting their education
• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children
• To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools

• Encourage students to plan, budget, and learn to take responsibility for school events
• Provide resources as a service and means of creating equity among students
• Assist parents in developing the skills needed to intelligently cooperate in their child’s education

We are also open for students to propose projects. 

Buckman Arts Focus School was chosen as a SUN School which is a "community building initiative" sponsored by Multnomah County and the City of Portland. Through SUN Schools, additional academic offerings are provided, increased social and health services are available to students and their families, and recreation and enrichment activities are open to the community. Buckman also has a SMART program that utilizes volunteers who read weekly with students in grade K-2.

 Please contact for current opportunities.

Previous service opportunities:

After School Volunteer at Buckman Elementary

Help children learn and grow through a number of different after school activities targeted to children ages 5-11. Tutor or assist with homework and other exciting enrichment opportunities such as chess, dance, art, science, and more.

Minimum time commitment: 10 hours

Homework Help Mondays/Wednesdays 3:30-4:30

You will assist students in grades 3-5 in completing their homework in math, reading, social studies, and science. This requires a basic knowledge of multiplication, spelling, and grammar. We aim to have as much one on one attention as possible to ensure that students remain on task and focused.

Other Enrichment Opportunities:

You will assist an instructor in teaching certain skills to students by providing one on one help when needed and by ensuring that students remain on task.

Dance -- "Moving and Grooving" Mondays 3:30-4:30 (Kindergarten-2)

"Hip Hop" Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 (3rd-5th)

Sports -- "Sportstime" Fridays 3:30-4:30 (3rd-5th)

Art -- "Drama Kings and Queens" Mondays 4:30-5:30 (K-5)

"Art Museum" Fridays 3:30-4:30 (K-5)

"Paper Caper" Thursdays 4:30-5:30 (k-5)

Music: "Piano" Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 (k-5)

"Guitar" Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 (k-5)

Writing: "Family Stories" Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 (2nd-5th)

"Illustrated Story" Thursdays 3:30-4:30 (3rd-5th)

Office Help:

Filing, Data entry, Organizing.

More details available. This is a flexible option.

Background check required. Volunteers must work well with children and have a sense of fun

The focus of Clarendon at Portsmouth School is to support students reaching and exceeding standards and becoming contributing citizens. The SUN School program is enhancing the learning community at Clarendon at Portsmouth by offering a wide variety of after-school opportunities for students and their families. Classes and programs have included: naturescaping, homework club, cycling club, chess club, student leadership, ESL and a variety of sports.  All are free and provide free snacks and beverage to enrolled students.

Please contact for current opportunities.

Previous opportunities:

Monday –Thursday From 3:15pm – 5:15pm

K-2nd

• HOMEWORK 1^ST AND 2^ND   
• Little kickers (sports)
• Zoom (Exercise)
• Reading
• Arts
• Green thumbs (growing plants taking care of the garden)
• Board Games
• Kickball

3^rd-4^th-5^th

• HOMEWORK for all grades (this program needs volunteers)
• Sewing class
• Photography
• Sports
• Science
• Dance
• We are open to any ideas

The Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Initiative brings together city, county and state resources with school districts, parents and neighborhoods. SUN Schools are dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and the community by:
--Increasing student achievement and healthy development.
--Promoting family and community involvement.
--Including neighborhood residents in development of educational, recreational, and social and health services.
--Transforming local schools into community learning centers.
Clark Elementary is a diverse, high-achieving school in SE Portland. Our SUN program offers before and after school homework help, enrichment classes like cooking, sports, and art, adult education, and fun community and family events. We can always use volunteers to tutor students, assist in classes, support our events and have fun with the kids!
***Clark SUN Community School is a collaboration of Portland Impact, Inc. Multnomah County, Portland Public Schools and is made possible through a 21st Century Learning Center Grant. Portland Impact is a social service organization whose mission is to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate
the effects of poverty. Last year, Portland Impact served over 70,000 infants, youth, families, adults with disabilities and seniors throughout Multnomah County. Portland Impact is an EO employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.***

Volunteer Tutor and Assistant

Clark SUN needs volunteers to help out with homework and fun after-school classes! There are two parts to our program: homework club and activity classes. You can assist in either or both. This is a great chance to learn about elementary education and working with people from diverse backgrounds. You also have the opportunity to use language skills (English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Cantonese). We also are happy to have you share your enthusiasm for art, sports, dance, cooking, chess and other areas.

Our community center is the site of the former Eliot Grade School. After the school was relocated, Portland Parks & Recreation took it over in 1950 and remodeled the building, naming it the Knott Street Community Center. In the late 1960s, the local community lobbied to name the center after Matt Dishman, the first African-American Multnomah County sheriff and police officer in the city of Portland. We showcase statue and public art. We have an indoor basketball court, swimming pool, weight room, community center, and gymnasium. We also have a meeting room, a reservable party room, and a reservable stage.

 Contact for current volunteer opportunities.

Past opportunities have included:

Starting October 14th, 2008 the Dishman Community Center will have volunteer opportunities available to tutor elementary and middle school children with Math, Science, and English. Volunteers must pass a background check and fill out Portland Parks & Recreation paperwork. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information.

East Gresham Grade School and the SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Program offer many different social services and a great partnership for students and parents.

The SUN program transform schools into community learning centers by linking the school with other community institutions, such as libraries, parks and community centers, neighborhood health clinics and area churches and businesses.  

SUN Community Schools coordinate and provide educational, recreational, social and health services to students and their families.  The SUN Program provides after-school activities for students to support their academic goals, activities include: literacy, science, theater, art, and dance classes.  SUN also offers sports, enrichment opportunities and service-learning activities.

SUN brings the community together to break down isolation and strengthen families.  It also builds relationships across generations, cultures and incomes.

Contact for current volunteer opportunities.

Past opportunities have included:

Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of after school classes/activities for 1^st-5^th graders.  Volunteers can also assist with adult classes in the evenings.  Volunteers must be able to committ at least one hour per week for a period of 8-10 consecutive weeks.  Bilingual (Spanish) volunteers a plus. 

The Emerson School is a charter school in the Portland Public School District, serving kindergarten through fifth grades. The mission of The Emerson School, a K-5, multi-age, public elementary school, is to provide a developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging education for a diverse group of children in an environment that recognizes, values and responds to their individual abilities and needs. We will nurture compassionate, capable and life-long learners who see themselves as being engaged members of their communities whose actions can make a positive difference.

Serve as a teacher's assistant in K-1 classroom. Help with art and music projects. Students may suggest projects. Also may help with grant research.

Friendly House creates a thriving community by connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through quality educational, recreational and other life-sustaining services. Our programs include playgroup, preschool, after-school, transitional housing, community center and senior programs.

·         We don't have any specific opportunities right now, but students can refer to our website for updates.

Friendly House creates a thriving community by connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through quality educational, recreational and other life-sustaining services. Volunteers are welcome in groups or as individuals to participate in all programs, including preschool, K-5 afterschool; transitional housing; seniors/elderly; GLBTQI seniors, and community center. Opportunities have included: teaching, tutoring, mentoring; assisting seniors and/or case managers; senior companionship; reception/administrative tasks; mailings; several special events, and more. A background check is required for most positions. Commitment and hours vary. Visit our website to learn more, and find us on Facebook.

Friends of Tryon Creek State Park work to conserve and enhance the natural resources, and promote the educational, interpretive and recreational programs of Tryon Creek State Park. Our volunteers make the Friends of Tryon Creek State Park the strong organization it is today. As a volunteer, you will have the satisfaction of contributing to a cause you believe in, the opportunity to gain new skills, and a chance to work with an amazing group of people in this beautiful setting.

Visit our website for more information on the following opportunities:

Support (Nature Center Host, Thursday Work Parties, Trail Host, Special Projects);

Education (Nature Guide, Education Support);

Interpretation (Exhibits, Interpretation Support);

Special Events (Trillium Festival, Forest Music, Art in the Forest, Wreath Sale, Forest Market, general hospitality, event parking, Let's GO Camping, and Chili Feed); 

Eco-Trails (Ivy Removal, Trail Maintenance, Adopt-a-Plot, Native Plantings, In-Stream Restoration).

We are one of the rare genealogical societies that have a significant library with over 30,000 items. In addition to our Oregon collection, we have regional, national, and world-wide resources. The focus of the library collection is on the Pacific Northwest states and states in the Midwest, New England and the Atlantic South where many Oregon pioneers began their journey to the Oregon country. The Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc. provides extensive resources for historical and family research. The Forum maintains the largest genealogical collection between San Francisco and Seattle.

Please contact for current volunteer opportunities. 

Special Programs and Features at George SUN Community Middle School are homework help, drama, music, dance, and before-and after-school programs including sports. George also works with culturally specific groups such as Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement, Self Enhancement, Inc., Asian Family Center, The Roses Project, and has a school-based health clinic with free services.

Provide tutoring in Math, English, and Science during homework club Monday through Thursday 3:45pm to 5:00pm. Create curriculum in art, music or crafts and present it in a 1-2 hour class Monday through Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Help with adult computer and ESL courses Monday though Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm (schedule may vary). Volunteer with program administration to create flyers and posters, help with data entry and general administrative support. Those bilingual in Spanish and Hmong are welcomed and encouraged to join us.

The  Harriet  Tubman  Leadership  Academy for Young Women is a college-preparatory school with a focus on preparing young women for careers in math & science. It is the first of its kind, all girls public school in  Portland , which serves a low income neighborhood of North and North east Portland .   It currently serves grades 6^th-11^th and plans to grow into a full fledged high school next year.  This academy features:  small, personalized learning environment for young women, rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, focus on math and science, after-school, Saturday and summer enrichment opportunities, community service projects, and mentoring relationships for students with professional women.

During school hours, Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m to 3:15 p.m, classroom helpers are needed to help teachers in different classes. This year there is a Digital Media and Video production class being introduced so students with video and website skills will be needed as well. There is also a Social Justice class and an Engineering class. After school, individual tutors  are needed for tutoring selected students who need help with math or language skills. We also need volunteers to run homework clubs, tutoring programs and after school activities to enhance academic and leadership skills as well as improving family engagement.   

At Hillsboro High, or HILHI as it is affectionately known, we share our strengths in order to provide all students the opportunity to become passionate life-long learners who use critical thinking and creativity to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Assist students with homework Monday through Friday 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Film Action Oregon is the nonprofit best known for owning and operating the historic Hollywood Theatre, a community oriented film venue in NE Portland.  In addition to our work at the Theatre, we are the leading fiscal sponsor of independent film in Oregon as well a provider of educational programming for youth.

The Hollywood Theatre, a project of Film Action Oregon, is looking for people that want to make a difference by helping out in their cozy lobby while chatting about their favorite films and batting around obscure pop culture references. Theatre volunteers have donated over 30,000 volunteer hours since the Theatre's re-opening in 1997, helping to keep tickets affordable, fund restoration efforts, film workshops for teens, and various initiatives to support emerging filmmakers. To learn more about Film Action Oregon and the Hollywood Theatre Project visit www.filmaction.org.

Volunteer duties will include all of, or some of the following depending on student's background and interests: Serving concessions, assisting with box office sales as needed, light Theatre maintenance, volunteer recruitment, film promotion/outreach, customer service, graphic/web design, research, program evaluations.

The “I Have a Dream”® Foundation is an educational enhancement program designed to increase the overall high school completion rate of our students. “I Have a Dream”®’s goal is that all Dreamers graduate from high school prepared for advanced study or rewarding employment. The foundation “adopts” an entire grade level of children from an elementary school with low-income levels and a history of poor academic achievement. It provides support to help them graduate from high school, complete college. 

Engage youth in tutoring sessions and assist in running after school programming Monday-Thursdays. Opportunities are once or twice a week from 3-5pm or 2:30-4:30pm. In-class assistantships are also available depending upon your schedule and our needs for the term. Application, interview and background check required and at least a one school term commitment is required. 

Possible volunteer sites are Forest Grove High School 1401 Nichols Lane Forest Grove, OR 97116 and various N/NE Portland schools.

 Impact NW’s mission is to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. Impact NW provides various services in the following programs: safety net services, education support, employment support, community involvement, seniors, and adults with disabilities. We offer several services within each of these programs. Harvey Scott and our other SUN community schools fall under the education support category. The 2009-10 school year will be the first year for Scott’s SUN school. Similar to our other SUN schools, Scott is a high poverty school: 84 percent of the student body qualifies for free and reduced lunch. This coming school year the SUN program will provide a comprehensive after-school and community engagement structure. We have extended day enrichment classes after the school day ends. The after-school component provides extensive academic support as well as recreational opportunities such as tennis and bike safety, arts, music, and more. SUN will plan, coordinate, and run family events like multicultural craft night, literacy nights, and student performances. SUN will recruit volunteers and establish community and business partnerships to support these efforts. The SUN staff will also provide resource supports and referrals to families in need of housing, rent assistance, counseling, academic/emotional support for students, and more. SUN will take referrals for our own program and Impact NW’s mentor program for high need students. 

 Our student body of 580 kindergarten-eighth graders is about 42% Latino, 27% European American, 16% African American, 11% Asian American, 2% Native American, and 2% mixed race/ethnicity. Approximately 84% of Scott students quality for free and reduced lunch, a powerful indicator of poverty. PCC students will have the opportunity to build relationships with and make a tremendous difference with Scott students.

The SUN program will provide enrichment programs for students ranging from K-8. Be a homework tutor, mentor, role model, or support person in our after-school enrichment classes. Students in the SUN Homework Club and Study Halls need your academic guidance with math concepts and problem solving strategies, reading, writing, and study skills. In addition to Homework Club and Study Hall, we offer classes such as breakdance, bike safety club, theater, circus club, guitar, and art. We are happy to accommodate the age range and subject area you are most interested in whenever possible.

SUN runs Monday-Thursday from 2:15pm to 5:15pm. Interested applicants can choose to work any or all of those days. Our tentative schedule for the upcoming school year is:

Fall classes: October 5, 2009-December 10, 2009

Winter: January 11, 2010—March 11, 2010

Spring: April 5, 2010—June 3, 2010

Summer: July 12, 2010-August 5, 2010

We are definitely open to project proposals from students.

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization or IRCO is the leading refugee organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington, investing in refugees and immigrants, enabling them to become self-sufficient, long-term contributors to the economic vitality of the community.

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization’s (IRCO) youth department seeks responsible and dedicated volunteers to assist instructors  in the following classes: music appreciation/piano 101, computer literacy/writing, writing, arts and crafts, basketball, and soccer. We are also looking for people to conduct small group or individual tutoring. Most schools are located in SE Portland. We ask for a one hour a week commitment for at least 12 weeks. Interview and background check required.  Bilingualism a plus, but not required. Classes begin October 1. 

Jefferson High School's motto is "The School of Champions, School of Pride". Nationally known as the Portland Schools Performing Arts high school, Jefferson is much more than a high quality school of dance. Current efforts are underway to revitalize the entire school community, including the appearance of the school through the Heart of Humboldt Project; the efforts to expand the TV Production Program to include connections with the City of Portland's Creative Services Initiative; the efforts to expand the school's Health-Science Biotech Magnet; the faculty's efforts to improve student performance through the Small School's Initiative; the hiring of a new and talented administrative team; and through the school's connections to community partners such as YEI, SEI, Project Plus, Sun Schools, Upward Bound, Gear-Up and the I have a Dream Foundation.

Jefferson's Mentor & Volunteer Program's objectives are:
To provide a mentor for all Jefferson students.
In doing so, we believe that issues of achievement gap whether derived from unfavorable home conditions, lack of proper nutrition, emotional or physical abuse, attendance problems, by having a mentor in a child's life, most of the aforementioned hindrances can be significantly reduced. 
In addition, we are looking for math tutors interested in tutoring after school. There is an immediate need to have tutors in Math, Science and reading/ writing. If you have any available time, please contact me to schedule a time to meet.

Most of our students are simply looking for someone to listen to them. Someone willing to be a role model and supports their academic goals.

Kelly Elementary School has partnered with Oregon's leading nonprofit early literacy organization,

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) and is a SUN school which offers many before and after school activities and services. Kelly’s mission statement is: Our purpose, in partnership with families and our community, is to provide rich educational opportunities with high expectations for every child in a safe and nurturing environment that fosters critical thinking, celebrates diversity, and promotes lifelong learning and social responsibility.

Assist with homework help, tutoring and assisting instructors with art, recreation, science, and other classes. Many bilingual mentoring opportunities are available Monday through Friday 3-5pm for those who speak Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Other opportunities include reading with kids, child care, graphic design, technical writing. (Times flexible)

King Elementary School offers an Early Reading First program for Pre-Kindergarten and Reading First for Kindergarten - 3rd grade students focusing on building strong reading and literacy skills. King School had the first "I Have a Dream" program in Oregon. We offer a Friends of Children program in which additional support services are provided to students that may need extra assistance and the SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) reading program. We also offer the Touchstone Program which provides services to children and their families in a joint effort to help students perform well and stay in school as well as a school based therapist at the Morrison Center.

Assist with theater, music, African dance and outdoor activities, or tutor math or writing Monday through Thursday 3-5:30pm. Short or long-term hours available. Volunteer to read to children in the SMART program Mondays and Wednesdays during school hours-this requires a 6 month commitment.

Lane Middle School has a fine arts program, with special activities two times a year and a full-time art specialist that works with Lane students. A community service program for students at all grade levels provides opportunities for integrated learning. For example, language arts, science and environmental studies are integrated in a clean-up project at Johnson Creek. Elements under development in the community service program include an alternative to student suspension in which students would fulfill a community contract. Pegasus alternative program is designed for students who are not successful in traditional school programs because of problems with attendance, behavior and issues outside of school. The program, which includes some students from across the school district, serves all three grade levels.

Volunteer to play games, teach artistic skills, and sing with the choir in the mornings or get involved after school with Homework Club, Bi-Lingual tutoring, sports, arts, crafts, dance and Science Club Monday through Thursday 3:45pm to 6pm.  

The mission of Loaves & Fishes is to enrich the lives of seniors and assist them in maintaining independence by making nutritious food, social contacts, and other resources accessible. To the extent possible we will also serve disabled and institutionalized individuals. Loaves & Fishes Centers provides Meals-On-Wheels to homebound seniors and group dining at 30 locations in Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties. Several of our centers offer ethnic menus. Meals are also available to qualified seniors on weekends.

Loaves and Fishes MLK Senior Center has many opportunities available. Volunteers can have coffee and socialize with seniors (Mon-Fri 9am-Noon), prepare and serve hot meals (Mon-Fri starting at 10am), or put away food shipments and help with clean up (1pm). Volunteers get a meal when their shift is over. Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help load and distribute 200 meals a day (Mon-Fri 9:30am). We also need help with decorating the center, flyer design, our Volunteer Appreciation Benefit, the Jambalaya Dinner, grant writing, fundraising, and the Steering Committee

At Madison High School, we believe that personalized teaching and learning is the key to helping our students achieve at the highest level. Madison is the home of three highly popular focus option programs: Health Services, Speech and Communications, and the Academy of Science and Natural Resources. In the Fall of 2005, Madison opened three personalized smaller learning communities whose teachers will work collaboratively to ensure that each student is prepared for college and for multiple opportunities beyond graduation. The ASPIRE program at Madison is designed to help students who might otherwise not be able to access higher education through mentoring and access to resources.  Madison has a very diverse student body and over 70% of its students live below the poverty line. Volunteer to help these students move beyond.  

There are yearlong mentoring opportunities available to support individual students through all of their decision making and application processes. (Flexible hours and time commitment) Help lead a series of workshops on basic essay writing and application skills or help parents support their students Tuesday nights from 7-8pm in our Parent Class.  Collaboration in planning the workshops will be necessary. There are a variety of other classes and classroom presentations we would love your assistance with.  Training is provided.

SUN School provides a variety of extended-day academic and enrichment programs that are linked with the school day. SUN helps students feel a sense a community at their school- and the program focuses on students at risk for academic failure.

Homework tutoring with high energy elementary students –most struggling and learning English as a second language. Mon-Thurs 3:00-4:15pm Fall term: 9/28-12/3 Winter term: 1/11-3/11 Spring term: 4/5-5/27 Please commit to tutoring at least 6 times during a term to make the partnership beneficial. (We must pay $15 for each background check. If you cannot commit to 6 times, you may pay the $15 fee for the background check and come as many or few times as you wish.)

At Marysville Elementary academic achievement meets high standards through rigorous instruction by a team of dedicated, highly skilled teachers and support staff. Technology and arts integration, assemblies, field trips and nature-based activities ensure a balanced education for ALL students, including those receiving Special Education, Talented and Gifted and English as Second Language services. All students receive instruction in music, physical education, library and computer skills. To prepare students to be contributing citizens and practice leadership skills, we have established Job Squad community service positions and a Student Council. Enrichment opportunities before and after school may include the Discovery Zone: Center for Applied Physics and Engineering, marimba bands, school newspaper, chess for success, photography, drama, ceramics, dance, bicycle club, homework support and AKA science.

Volunteer as a classroom assistant tutoring 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th graders in reading Monday through Friday during school hours. Volunteers bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese are needed to translate the school newsletter. Help in after-school classes like art, sports, science, etc. Create your own after-school class. Readers also needed for our SMART program. It’s for students K-3^rd grade who struggle with reading. We also need help with our before and after school programs. Oh, and our library assistant could use, well, some assistance!

 Mercy Corps, the highly respected Portland based relief and development agency, works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win despite nearly impossible odds. Mercy Corps has learned that communities recovering from war or social upheaval must be the agents of their own transformation for change to endure. It's only when communities set their own agendas, raise their own resources and implement programs themselves, that their first successes result in the renewed hope, confidence and skills to continue development.

 We are looking for interns to support Global Citizen Corps. The Global Citizen Corps is a year-long, in-depth,  international leadership development program that directly connects students with each other across 6 countries through on-line discussions, multi-media sharing,  live video exchanges, and in-person global youth summits.  Using Mercy Corps' tools, training and resources, leaders carry out coordinate Global Action Days to educate and inspire their peers and communities.

We are looking for an intern that can help us:

        * Research new and innovative youth engagement strategies

        * Blog about current issues and events

        * Motivate communities to get involved and Be the Change

        * Administer outreach and email campaigns

        * Develop innovative new web offerings

Minimum Qualifications:

The internship position is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in global issues, international education and youth engagement. This is an upaid internship and the candidate must be able to intern at Mercy Corps at least 2 days a week, and work 8 to 15 hours weekly for a full semester. In addition, candidates should demonstrate competency in the following areas:

    * Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook

    * Ability to work with Access or other database programs a plus

    * Excellent organization and communication (verbal and written) skills

    * Ability to follow and execute plans

    * Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines

    * Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment

    * Knowledge of social networking sites a plus

    * Knowledge of Photoshop CS3 a plus

About Global Envision: Global Envision is dedicated to increasing awareness of two of the defining trends of our time – the spread of more open markets and the global fight against poverty. Our blog explores the confluence of these two forces. Keep up with the latest news, read insightful posts and join the conversation at GlobalEnvision.org.

About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach nearly 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries. MercyCorps.org

Min. of 10 hrs/week, during normal business hours (Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00)
Open to students to proposing projects if appropriate for the website. 

Global Envision Contributor Internship
http://www.globalenvision.org/aboutus/internships/contributor

The Global Envision contributor internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in global issues and journalism. Contributor responsibilities include daily postings on the site with thoughtful commentary on timely issues, reading and monitoring content from news providers to identify content for website, and supporting team efforts to grow site traffic and engage users.

In addition, contributors are encouraged to select a topical focus to follow in their postings. Examples of focus areas include (but are not limited by); trade agreements, the free trade debate, the global economic crisis, environmental economics, and migration issues.

The internship is based at Mercy Corps headquarters in Portland, Ore. Contributors are expected to fulfill a minimum commitment of eight hours per week and the typical internship length ranges from six months to one year.

Applications for the fall internship will be accepted until September 1, 2009. If accepted, the start date of the internship will be determined by the applicant and the site coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
* Strong interest in journalism and writing
* Strong interest in international affairs
* Strong project manager skills including the ability to work independently and as part of a team environment required
* Internet and web-research savvy

Required Experience:

Journalism experience is highly valued. Candidates pursuing an international relations, economics, journalism or political science degree are preferred.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should upload an updated resume and cover letter here. Please make a minimum of two comments on Global Envision posts and email Chelsea Wieber at cwieber@mercycorps.org once you have submitted your comments.

Contributor Internship Contact Information:
Chelsea Wieber
Site Coordinator, Global Envision
www.globalenvision.org
www.mercycorps.org
cwieber@mercycorps.org
503.796.6800 x 385

Mercy Corps
3015 SW First Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Global Envision Social Networking Internship
http://www.globalenvision.org/aboutus/internships/socialnetworking

The Global Envision social networking internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in using the web to draw attention to global issues. We are looking for an intern who is open to brainstorming creative new ways to use social networking and online marketing in order to grow the Global Envision community. Goals of the internship are to use online tools in order to increase the number of reader comments posted to the Global Envision site, increase online readership and craft a stronger Global Envision presence on social networking sites.

The internship is based at Mercy Corps headquarters in Portland, Ore., though candidates located elsewhere will also be considered to be selected as distance contributors. During the academic year, contributors are expected to fulfill a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week.

Qualifications and Skills needed:

- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
- Knowledge of social networking communities
- Strong project manager skills including the ability to formulate, follow and execute plans, and work independently and as part of a team
- Candidates pursuing International Relations, Communications, Economics or Political Science degrees are preferred.

Key Intern Responsibilities:

- Manage content on social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook,
- Draft blog entries on social networking sites
- Adapt our pages on social networking sites to become more visually appealing using latest tools and html code
- Check and reply to web site email as necessary
- Communicate with members of networks using bulletins
- Find new networks and features
- Help implement contests and other innovative social networking strategies

To apply:
Interested applicants should upload an updated resume and cover letter here. Please make a minimum of two comments on Global Envision posts and email Chelsea Wieber at cwieber@mercycorps.org once you have submitted your comments.

Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library west of the Mississippi, with a history that reaches back to 1864. Today, Central Library and the 16 libraries that make up the library system house 480 computer search stations for the public and a collection of two million books and other library materials. As Oregon's largest public library, Multnomah County Library serves nearly one-fifth of the state's population with a wide variety of programs and services.

Multnomah County Library serves the community with its 17 library locations and various outreach programs.  Volunteers play an integral part as the library strives to provide high quality services to residents of Multnomah County.  For a detail listing of our various types of opportunities check us out at: http://www.multcolib.org/vol/ 

Neighborhood House is a multi-service, multi-site organization providing social, emergency and recreational services for individuals and families residing in Southwest Portland. Neighborhood House brings neighbors together to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and educate young and old. We strengthen community by providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds.

VOLUNTEER IN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Food Box Program Aide
Volunteers assist Community Services staff in sorting, shelving and restocking daily bread deliveries and donations of non-perishable food stores for the Emergency Food Box Program. Current need is for volunteers who can lift 25-35 lbs. Food Box program hours are Mon 1:30-5:00, Wed 10:00-12:00/1:30-5:00, and Thur 4:00-8:00.
Contact: Brean Arnold at 503-246-1663, ext.117 or volunteers@nhweb.org

The Neighborhood House Oregon Head Start Pre-kindergarten Program serves children from birth to age 5 in West Multnomah County. The program serves 120 children in a combination of four preschool classrooms, a home-based program, and Early OPK. The Neighborhood House OPK program is a State of Oregon funded program based on the Federal Head Start program. This child and family development program serves primarily low income children aged 3-5. At least 10% of enrollment opportunities are made available for children with disabilities, regardless of income.

The preschool classrooms are open five days a week, with classes scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parent/Child socialization groups are held for two hours, twice a month, for the home-based OPK enrollment; and once a week for the Early OPK enrollment. Volunteers are welcomed as classroom aides, to assist with health and developmental screenings, for building and yard maintenance, and as kitchen aides. Volunteer opportunities are available at three different locations.

 After school programming for students in grades 1-8.  We provide academic and enrichment activities to help extend the school day, offer academic support, and provide a positive environment for students after school.

 Our program runs Monday through Thursday 28 weeks per year.  We can use help with tutoring in our homework club, which meets three hours per day Monday through Thursday or general staff support throughout the term.

I would be open to students who have already been reliable volunteers in the SUN Program proposing classes to volunteer teach.

Ockley Green Middle School strives to meet the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of the ten-to-fourteen-year-old student. Our purpose is to provide a safe and secure environment which facilitates maximum academic achievement for each student. Activities that promote positive self-concept, enhance emotional growth, and encourage healthy physical development must be emphasized. At Ockley Green, we are committed to providing the educational base which will enable our students to realize their unique capabilities, to accept and honor diversity, and to make healthy life choices so that they may become productive members of society.

Mentor and tutor students in morning homework club Monday through Thursday from 8-9:40am. Assist with after-school soccer, drill team, drama, or hip-hop fundamentals Monday through Thursday 3:45-6pm.

The Oregon Historical Society’s artifacts collection at the Oregon History Center comprises over 85,000 artifacts, including ancient objects from the earliest settlements, and objects that illustrate exploration in the Oregon Country, the growth of business and industry, the development of artwork and crafts, and maritime history, among many other topics. The OHS Research Library contains one of the country’s most extensive collections of state history materials, including approximately 25,000 maps, 30,000 books, 8.5 million feet of film and videotape, 16,000 rolls of microfilm and 12,000 linear feet of documents. The Research Library’s photographic archives include over 2.5 million images from pre-statehood to the present day. OHS Education Programs include internet resources to supplement classroom curriculum, Folk life cultural programs that focus on the diversity and beauty of arts and traditions, the National History Day in Oregon competition for junior high and high school students, and teacher training and workshops on Oregon history.

The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center will serve as a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community. One of the most important chapters in the Japanese American experience is the forced internment of over 110,000 persons of Japanese descent during the Second World War. This fuels our commitment to the preservation of civil rights for all Americans. The Center is a venue for cultural and research activities and an invaluable resource for the exploration of the experiences of Japanese Americans and their role in Oregon's multi-cultural community.

The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is devoted to maintaining and promoting the cultural and historical legacy of Japanese who settled in Oregon. Opportunities here may include working at the front desk, organizing accessions or collections, indexing oral history projects and maintaining a fund-raising data base. Several students have volunteered here so far. One made translations of oral histories; another built replica furniture. All have reported great experiences!

 For days/times, Tuesday-Friday (Sat/Sun may be an option after some training), 10am-5pm. And we are open to students proposing projects as well.

The PCC Student Success Center is an informal, open study area, with the added benefit of tutoring assistance. Tutoring is free for PCC students and is primarily done on a first-come, first-served basis. We have tutors for English, Math, Statistics, and Accounting. There are self-paced Math and English classes for 0, 1, 2, and 3 credits as well as English conversation group (M-Thu 12-1pm). We have a computer lab with computer-based Math tutoring, Microsoft Office, Ultimate Speed Reading, Ellis Master Pronunciation, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, and many other useful programs. We also have a computer lab (PCs only) and offer English and Math self-paced classes.

English Conversation Partners Wanted!

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help students with their English pronunciation and conversation skills.  Volunteers will meet with interested students for an hour a week (or more if you have the time) one-on-one, or possibly in small groups at times.  Conversation sessions would be done in the Student Success Center, CC 204 (Sylvania) during the center’s open hours (9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday).  Let us know if you can help out.  Thanks so much!

*Volunteers should speak English as their native language.

Peer English Tutor Job Description

Position Description

The primary responsibility of a casual/volunteer English tutor is to provide individual and small group tutoring sessions in basic reading and writing skills.  Tutors foster successful, independent learning and integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress. English tutors are also expected to refer students to other appropriate college resources as needed.  

Responsibilities

1. • Tutor students in reading and writing skills.
   • Confer with English Coordinator regarding student progress.
   • Integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
   • Participate in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills. 
   • Make appropriate referrals to other campus resources and inform the English Coordinator of any referral.
   • Assist students with the use of tutorial technology.
   • Assist in the overall promotion of the English Skills Center. 
   • Participate in tutor training.
   • Regularly meet with the English Coordinator for tutor evaluations.
   • Other duties as assigned. 

Position Requirements

1. Completion of Writing 121 with an “A” or “B” grade (or equivalent experience).
2. “English Tutor Recommendation” form from an instructor or supervisor.
3. Score of at least 90% on a grammar test given by the English Coordinator.
4. Ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students. 

Going to college is a big goal, and sometimes high school students don't know where to start. The Upward Bound program prepares students for college during their high school years by providing tutoring, advising and mentoring services, as well as opportunities to explore various careers.

Exposure to the college environment is also very important, and Upward Bound visits local colleges and universities throughout the year. During the summer Upward Bound participants attend classes at PCC's Sylvania campus for five weeks, as well as experiencing what it's like to live on-campus during a residential stay at Oregon State University.

Upward Bound offers a comprehensive set of services to help students succeed in high school, and enter and complete college in order to obtain rewarding and satisfying careers.

Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor high school students in the afternoons. This opportunity could move into a paid position. A background check is required. The times and locations are:

Aloha High 2:25pm

Sunset High 2:25pm

Tigard High 2:50pm

Tualatin High 2:50pm

Contact Damon for more information.

Peter Boscow Elementary is a unique learning environment, which is comprised of outstanding and dedicated teachers, hard working support staff, great students and unique relationships with local businesses. Our school-wide vision for this year will focus on academic excellence for all students, a safe and positive school culture, and increasing our parent involvement. The best schools are those that put the needs of students first. This year, we are fortunate to work with community businesses that share our philosophy.

Assist with English, reading, writing, ESL classes, math, and computer classes Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm. Volunteers who can speak and read Spanish needed for the Spanish literacy program. There are also opportunities for English speakers as well as Spanish speakers.

At Portland Children's Museum volunteers play with children, ensure their safety, help to build and maintain exhibits, explore art with families, read stories, welcome people to the Museum, help in the offices, and offer their time and skills in many other ways. Most importantly, they have fun! Volunteers play a critical part in delivering the Museum's mission: to inspire imagination, creativity and the wonder of learning in children and adults by inviting moments of shared discovery.

The Mission of the Portland Children’s Museum is to inspire imagination, creativity and the wonder of learning in children and adults by seeking moments of shared discovery. We seek to strengthen the relationships between children, the adults who care for them, and the world around them.

      Make a difference in the creative play experience by exploring exhibits with visitors as a Play Guide, or set your inner artist free by helping out in our Art Studios!  Interested in behind the scenes work?  Brush up on your office skills as an Office Assistant in one of our administrative departments or lend your wood and metal working skills to the Exhibits team! Individuals and groups are needed to help with one-day events or event series and activities, such as members-only events, a variety of community fairs and Museum work parties.  Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, be interested in working with and for children, have the ability to honor a volunteer commitment, and represent the Museum in a positive and professional manner. 

To find out about the many other volunteer and internship opportunities just visit:

               www.portlandchildrensmuseum.org.  

 Exhibits Intern:

 PCRI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development organization providing affordable rental housing to low-income families in north and northeast Portland. For the past 13 years, PCRI’s vision has been to provide affordable housing and associated services that achieve family stability, self-sufficiency and wealth creation. 

 PCRI is currently seeking service learning participants for several of our programs. Opportunities include: tutoring at the Maya Angelou after school homework club, helping residents draft resumes and cover letters, referring residents to social services, and assisting staff with activities at the community centers. The best part is that no matter what you choose, you get the opportunity to know the residents within our community. 

Service Sites-

To be proactively involved to empower and engage youth, families and the community for a better future NOW.

 The REAP Philosophy:

 We believe in students - inspiring them to exceed the odds using their own passion, knowledge and experience.

 We develop problem solving skills that serve as the catalyst for their success.

 We give them a window into their future by engaging them with professional and community leaders.

Community Leadership Mentoring – Have you ever desired to be involved in making a difference or making an impact in your community? Our community leadership mentoring opportunity is offered at participating schools.

Community leaders are joined with high school students giving them a chance to see and hear firsthand what it is like in the “real” world. With candid discussion on how to be successful, and/or what keeps one from being successful, our students benefit from an engaging dialog that prepares them for leadership opportunities. As a mentor in this capacity, you will help organized, prepare and assist REAP staff and community leaders with presentations, class talks, school events and/or conferences.

 Grant Writing / Research Volunteer – In most all non-profit organizations the driving source of funding comes from grants and volunteer support. As a grant writer and research volunteer you will assist the REAP staff with researching and writing grants. Finding new grants that help support the mission of REAP and or reapplying for current grants will be the focus. If you have an interest in tracking data and performance evaluations then this opportunity is for you. Despite all the heart felt work that is invested in students on a given day, translating all the meaningful experiences into a program report/evaluation is essential if we are to maintain our effectiveness.

 Special Project Volunteer – As a project-focused volunteer, you will assist the REAP staff during special events related projects; including conferences, community involvement events, and more. This may also include securing donations from community vendors for food or supplies needed during events.

 Times: Between hours of 9am - 4:30PM, occasional late evenings & weekends.

 REAP is open to students proposing projects.

Rigler Elementary is a neighborhood K-8 school and is proud to offer an excellent two-way Spanish Immersion program. Currently we have immersion classes in K-4th grade and we will add a 5th grade class in 2010-2011. We will add an immersion class every year until we reach 8th grade. School Population: 575 students; Grades K-8; 86.7% Free and Reduced Lunch; 78.3% Students of Color (Asian 10.1%, Black 21.1%, Hispanic 42.7%, Native American 1.0%, Multiple Ethnicity 3.4%)
Families are always welcome at Rigler. Rigler has a SUN program and SUN Community Schools transform schools into community learning centers. They link with other community institutions, such as the libraries, parks and community centers, neighborhood health clinics and area churches and businesses. Here are a few of the partnerships established through the SUN program: Reading is Fundamental (RIF), SMART reading program, Grant-Madison Caring Community, Cully Neighborhood Association, Multnomah County Book to You Program, I Have A Dream, Tears of Joy Theater, A.K.A. Science, Ethos, Playworks, Saturday Academy, Metro Girls, Community Cycling Center and Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN).

Mentor/tutor K-8th grade students during Afternoon Study Club as well as help with Art, Math, Science, literacy, chess, gardening, music, walking, sports, dance, and theater clubs Monday through Thursday, 2:15-5:30pm.

Robert Gray Middle School offers programs of educational excellence designed to motivate and encourage each individual to attain the highest possible level of achievement. Activities that stimulate and challenge their thinking, promote positive self-concept, enhance emotional growth, encourage healthy living, and provide opportunities for service to the community are strongly emphasized.

Short term volunteer opportunities include homework help, publication work, office assistance, fix-it help from sign creation to skill builder, and class assistant for a wide variety of activities. Other opportunities are available for club leaders to those able to commit to at least 3 months. Hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Roosevelt SUN Community High School is nationally recognized for its comprehensive school-to-career program, Roosevelt Renaissance 2000 (RR2000). This program develops academic knowledge for post-secondary experiences in higher education and occupational readiness. Before and after school programs include football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, swimming, track and field, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, marching band, flag team, German Club, Spanish Club, National Honor Society Club, VICA Club, FBLA Club, DECA Club, Hispanic tutorial program, School-to-Career Pathway, Academy of Future Educators, HOSA Club.

Mentor Program

We are seeking English and Spanish speaking individuals to commit to 2 hours per week of mentoring/tutoring high school age students who are in need of guidance in educational, employment, and emotional areas of their lives. There are also opportunities for tutoring students at the high school level in literacy, math, science, language arts. Other programs include: street law, hip-hop dance, homework club, movement and dance, jewelry making, music technology, drama, nutrition and cooking, graffiti art, and poetry (Mon-Thurs 3:15pm-5:45pm and Wed 8am-9:45am). 

Rosa Parks School is a neighborhood school that fosters a caring climate in which children’s needs are the first priority. Rosa Parks emphasizes powerful, hands-on learning experiences for all children with an emphasis on literacy skills. A school-wide reading and writing program creates a coherent learning environment in all classrooms from kindergarten to fifth grade. The arts are integrated into the curriculum with students receiving additional instruction from our dance and drama specialists. High standards for achievement are set for all students, and a firm, fair, consistent and positive behavior-management system is in place to ensure all students are also held to high standards for behavior.

Join us! Volunteer at a school near you and give children in your community the support they need to learn to read. Volunteers are at the heart of SMART. Every year, thousands of caring citizens spend an hour a week reading one-on-one with Kindergarten through 3^rd grade children in public schools.

This opportunity requires a commitment of one school-year. Visit the web site (click on the name above) to see locations and to complete an application.

SMART is looking for 150 SMART volunteers to come into the school and read with kindergarten through third grade students.

SMART starts on Monday Oct. 15th 2007 and the programs run as follows:

Rosa Parks: Tues. & Thus. 10-11 & 12-2. Orientations: Tues. Oct. 9th 12-1 & Thurs. Oct. 11th 6-7

For more information about the SMART program and to fill out an application on-line please go to www.getsmartoregon.org

The main goal of Russian Oregon Social Services is helping Russian-speaking community in overcoming the many barriers in the adaptation to life in United States and in achieving economic self-sufficiency. The direct services include English as a Second Language classes, in-home tutoring, mentoring, citizenship training, domestic violence prevention and intervention services, housing assistance, legal assistance, mental health counseling, breast health education and outreach, direct senior assistance, dental care, tax assistance and referral and linkage with other provider

Teaching opportunities for Russian students to Russian refugees living in Portland. Services of ROSS include ESL classes, citizenship classes, breast health education, domestic violence support, sexual assault support and mentoring of youth from age 12-18.

 SE Works is a workforce development agency the provides a full range of employment services to strengthen our local and regional economy.  Our mission is to strengthen the economic health and well being of our diverse southeast Portland community by facilitating successful connections between job seekers and employers.  We provide ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and providing flexible programs to meet individual needs.

 Volunteering at SE Works may include long-term mentoring and tutoring opportunities (at least a six month commitment).  Short term opportunities may be available.  For more information, contact Liz Eslinger at eeslinger@seworks.org.

Hours: M - TH 8:30a - 7:00p
Fri 8:30a - 5:00p 

Oregon's leading nonprofit early literacy organization, SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) mobilizes thousands of caring adult volunteers to read one-on-one every week with two Kindergarten through 3^rd grade children for a half hour each. This special mentoring relationship gives children the consistent support they need to learn to read at a crucial time in their development. Since 1992, SMART has served 100,000 Oregon children, given away 1.4 million books, and coordinated 2.3 million volunteer hours.

St. Andrew Nativity School is a Catholic and Jesuit middle school dedicated to offering an academically challenging curriculum in a highly structured environment to low income students of all faiths. St. Andrew Nativity School cultivates in its students the spiritual, intellectual, and personal strengths, which will empower them to continue their education in the high school and college of their choice. The school is staffed by professional educators, Jesuits, and committed volunteers. The St. Andrew Nativity School program strives to form young "men and women for others" who are dedicated to bringing all their talents to fullness and using them to serve their families and their community.

Organizing field trips as well as after-school homework club for low-income, at-risk 6th, 7th and 8th graders Monday through Thursday 3-5pm.

Teaching an elective some Fridays from 2:15-3:00 pm.

Trillium Charter School, a dynamic and community focused K-12 charter school located in North Portland, is a democratically-structured environment that fosters students' natural curiosity, creativity, and self-awareness. Students learn to take initiative and assume responsibility for their own learning, thereby supporting constructive interaction with the local, regional, and global community.

The mission of the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District is to provide natural areas high quality park and recreational facilities, services, and programs that meet the needs of the diverse communities it serves, The Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District offers thousands of programs and activities to fit every lifestyle. From recreation and league sports to fitness classes, swim lessons to aqua aerobics, dancing to cooking classes and much more, you'll find it at THPRD.

Help with activities for people with developmental disabilities at the drop in socialization program. Activities include, dancing, arts and crafts, movies, and visiting on Monday nights 6-10pm. Our after-school program with K-6th graders includes homework help, reading, arts & crafts,  and sports Monday through Thursday 2:30-6pm. Teach children ages 3-5 about nature through art, singing, and nature walks Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-noon.  Join us for ecological restoration in Beaverton and Aloha parks and natural areas Saturdays and Sundays 9am-1pm.

Individuals and groups can register for any of these projects on our website, at http://www.thprd.org/nature/weekendprojects.cfm. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities this winter or spring, you can also find lots of projects listed on this website through May of 2010.

All of our restoration projects are just a part of the ongoing efforts at a handful of parks, so there are opportunities for groups to get involved at the same site throughout the school year or even over multiple years. This is a part of our Adopt-A-Park program. If a group of students are interested in adopting one of our sites, let me know. We require groups to participate in 4 projects at the park each year, in order to qualify.

Please contact: Melissa Marcum at 50.629.6305 x2953 or mmarcum@thprd.org

As a Title 1 school, the majority of students at Vose Elementary come from homes living at or below the poverty level.  The After-School Program provides them with opportunities to enhance their learning through classes designed to meet a variety of their needs.  Some after-school classes provide students with additional support to meet grade level academic expectations, while others are designed to enrich their experiences and learning.  After School Homework and Reading Clubs provide students with additional support in developing their literacy skills in both Spanish and English.

Volunteer opportunities include afterschool garden science and chess programs as well as academic classes focusing on literacy and math, Homework Club, and reading to 2^nd and 3^rd graders. Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4. Afterschool programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays are beginning Spanish, soccer, choir, Chicano arts, instruments, and using photography to get to know the community. There may also be some evening and daytime opportunities – check with the volunteer coordinator. All volunteers are asked to commit to I day a week (especially Mondays) for a full trimester. Background check required.

'A Safe, Kind, Capable Community of Learners' is the philosophy that guides how Whitman SUN Elementary students and staff work together and problem solve. Some special programs and features at Whitman are SMART, a reading tutorial program which brings volunteers to Whitman to read with developing readers, Siletz Head Start for children 3-4 years olds, Vermont Hills-- before and after school day care, extended Kindergarten care and Portland Impact Family Intervention Program.  

The SUN program at Whitman Elementary school would like to welcome interested students to come help out with our after-school program.  The program is directed at 4^th and 5^th graders, and takes place Monday thru Thursday, from 3 to 6 in the afternoon, while school is in session.  These afternoons are filled with snacks, homework time, and fun activities from science and creative writing to cooking and hip-hop dance.  We could use help with any part of this program, be it homework tutoring, classroom assistance, or just visiting with the kids during sign in and check out, and we can adapt to your schedule.  SUN also hosts several evening family events throughout the semester which can always use the help of volunteers. So if you’d like to volunteer with the SUN kids at Whitman Elementary, feel free to contact Amanda Keppeler, akeppeler@portlandimpact.org.  (503) 916-6370 ext. 303.  

YWCA of Greater Portland's LearnLinks program addresses the
unique needs of children in low-income housing complexes.  LearnLinks staff and volunteers work after school and during the summer at four Portland area low income sites, providing the extra academic and social support the children need to stay in school and succeed.  

Tutor and help with homework and service learning projects for children residing in affordable housing complexes.

Assist with community outreach and volunteer recruitment

Assist with general office task-including typing and filing

Southwest Center:  Mondays-Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm
Southeast Center:  Monday-Thursday  3:30-5:30pm

Only request 1 shift per week.