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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | January 11, 2016
Posted by hannah.cherry
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EVENTS & UPDATES
MLK Day of National Service is next Monday, January 18, 2016!
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. There are 10 more volunteer spots left and volunteer registration closes this Thursday, January 14th!
NEW POSTINGS
Below are 2 NEW POSTINGS from these 2 organizations: OHSU ThinkFirst Oregon, and Beaverton School District AVID.
1. OHSU ThinkFirst Oregon: OHSU ThinkFirst Volunteer Training Sessions (February 11th, 12th and 13th)
As a volunteer based non-profit we need your help to educate the community on brain and spinal cord injury prevention! Learn about our program, learn about the importance of the brain and spinal cord (anatomy and function as well as upcoming Volunteer Opportunities. Our volunteer training is your chance to learn, get involved and make a difference in your community!
Contact: Wallace Chan, OHSU ThinkFirst Volunteer Coordinator, thinkfirst@ohsu.edu | 503-494-7801
2. Beaverton School District AVID: Volunteer Tutors needed in Beaverton Middle Schools
AVID VOLUNTEERS: AVID Volunteer Tutors are needed in all Beaverton middle schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a minimum of one hour during the school day. Volunteers are placed in 7th and 8th grade AVID elective classes and facilitate student led tutorial groups of seven or fewer under direct support of the AVID elective teacher. Volunteers can tutor at the school of their choice based on their availability and the school Tutorial schedule (Tuesday or Thursday anytime between 9:00am-2:50pm).
See full post for Position Description and Training Information
Contact: Danica Jensen, AVID Tutor Contact, danica_jensen@beaverton.k12.or.us | 503-356-4478
Previous Postings are on the CBL Blog
Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter:
Benson LÁMP:ARA:
BoyStrength:
Centennial High SUN School – Impact Northwest:
Children’s Relief Nursery of LifeWorks NW:
Columbia Slough Watershed Council:
El Programa Hispano Catolico:
- Do you speak Spanish? You can help Latino families in need!
- Do you have tax experience? You can help your community this season!
Friends of Tryon Creek:
Hacienda CDC:
- Tutors and/or Activities with Low-Income Youth (NE Portland)
- After-school tutoring/activities with Youth
Hillsboro Public Library:
Human Solutions:
“I Have a Dream” Oregon
KairosPDX:
Metropolitan Family Service:
Metro Parks and Nature:
Neighborhood House:
- Help low-income youth overcome barriers this school year
- Now Accepting Equity in Education Internship Applications
Neighborhood House-Cesar Chavez K-8:
Northwest Children’s Theater:
Operation Nightwatch Portland:
PCC
- Sylvania Multicultural Center: Volunteer for PCC Sylvania’s 17th Annual Winter Pow-Wow!
- Office of International Education: Conversation Partners Needed
Portland Books to Prisoners:
ReClaim It!:
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC):
- Want to get involved in direct service? Become a Support Line Advocate!
- Want to make a difference in our community and work with youth? Become a Prevention Education Volunteer!
SOLVE:
Southwest Community Health Center:
Sunshine Division:
- Do you love clothing? Want to help clothe people in need?
- Want to Gain Credit or Work Experience While Making a Difference?
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District:
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity:
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