This content was published: November 9, 2015. Phone numbers, email addresses, and other information may have changed.
Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | November 9, 2015
Posted by hannah.cherry
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EVENTS & UPDATES
Winter CBL Courses
Looking for courses to take this fall that will expand your classroom into the community? Visit the CBL Courses page to see a listing of course offerings or refer to the Schedule of Classes for specific days, times, locations, and other details.
January 18, 2016 (Monday) – MLK Day of National Service
Location: Mt. Hood Community College and surrounding community organizations (bus transportation to be provided for PCC volunteers)
Join over 700 students honoring the legacy of Dr. King by uniting to volunteer and serve as one community. Volunteer Registration is now open! Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot!
NEW POSTINGS
Below are 4 NEW POSTINGS from these organizations: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, Active Children Portland, Benson LÁMP:ARA, and PCC Sylvania Multicultural Center.
1. Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership: Salmon Creek Volunteer Planting – November 14th | Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again!
Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek! Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers.
November 14th, 9am-12pm
Salmon Creek Greenway
2799 NW 133rd Circle, Vancouver, WA 98685
All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Tools, gloves, warm beverages and snacks are provided. Bring a water bottle, snack and dress for the weather. Rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Link to register for event.
Contact: Samantha Dumont, Volunteer Coordinator, sdumont@estuarypartnership.org | 503-226-1565 x245
estuarypartnership.org/get-involved/volunteering
2. Active Children Portland: Volunteer Opportunities to Assist Underserved Youth
We need volunteers for several upcoming events at Active Children Portland! The tasks at these events will include setting up/breaking down soccer fields, assisting field managers during games, and selling concessions.
November 14: Turkey Cup Family Event from 9AM-3PM at Lincoln Park Elementary School
November 21: Fall Soccer Tournament from 9AM-2PM at Alder Elementary School
Background checks are required for all volunteers and can be done at this link.
Contact: Cassidy Jorgensen, Volunteer Coordinator Intern, cassidy.jorgensen@gmail.com | 503-819-1260
acportland.org
3. Benson LÁMP:ARA : Volunteer Opportunity at Benson Polytechnic H.S
Volunteer to be a College Access Coach! LÁMP:ARA coaches are college students who work with high school students in small groups throughout the school year.
What does a College Access Coach do?
- Mentoring, Tutoring, Training
Are there any other requirements?
- Identify as Latin@
- Currently enrolled in College
- Committed to serving for the remaining of the school year (Now through May 31st)
- Comfortable talking about race, privilege, and equity
Contact: Roselia Ekhause, rekhause@pps.net | 503-916-5100 (Ext. 77266)
4. PCC Sylvania Multicultural Center: Volunteer for PCC Sylvania’s 17th Annual Winter Pow-Wow!
Do you want to volunteer at PCC Sylvania’s 17th Annual Winter Pow-Wow? The Sylvania Multicultural Center is looking for volunteers to:
- Work the Kids Activities Area
- Sell Raffle Tickets & T-Shirts
- Set-up & Clean-up the event
- Check-in Volunteers & Vendors
- And more!!!
Stop by the Sylvania Multicultural Center located at CC 267B to learn more about volunteering!
Family, friends, and community members are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers will need to attend one drop-in Volunteer Orientation session on either one of the following dates:
- Friday, January 8, 2016 | Drop-in between 10:00am – 12:00noon
- Monday, January 11, 2016 | Drop-in between 9:00am – 1:00pm
Contact: Jayvin Green, jayvin.green@pcc.edu | (971) 722-4116
pcc.edu/about/events/powwow
Previous Postings are on the CBL Blog
- Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter:
- BoyStrength:
- Centennial High SUN School – Impact Northwest:
- Columbia Slough Watershed Council:
- El Programa Hispano Catolico:
- Friends of Trees:
- Friends of Tryon Creek:
- Hacienda CDC:
- Hillsboro Public Library:
- Housecall Providers:
- “I Have a Dream” Oregon:
- KairosPDX:
- Metropolitan Family Service:
- Neighborhood House:
- Neighborhood House-Cesar Chavez K-8:
- Operation Nightwatch Portland:
- PCC
- Office of International Education: Conversation Partners Needed
- Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC):
- Sunshine Division:
- Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District:
Portland Community College is a politically neutral institution. Listing of any event or activity herein is not indicative of the College’s sponsorship or support of any political cause or position.
Community-Based Learning Program
service-learning@pcc.edu
(971) 722-4419