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Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter | February 22, 2016
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COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EVENTS & UPDATES
Spring 2016 Courses
Looking for courses to take this Spring? Are you interested in combining your passion for volunteering and community service with your learning? Check out the PCC Bridge Article written by Joseph Sipes, CBL Advisory Council Student Representative, to learn more about Community-Based Learning!
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.
Save the Dates for our first ever Community Engagement Fair!
CBL and the Cascade Multicultural Center are planning to host the fair on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th at the Cascade Student Union. More information to come soon!
Community Organizations that would like to reserve a table can contact:
Alex Orlet, AmeriCorps VISTA Member/CBL Outreach and Engagement Specialist
NEW POSTINGS
Below are 5 NEW POSTINGS from these 4 organizations: Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry; Friends of Trees; Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District ( I & II); and Oregon Battle of the Books.
1. Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry: Sunnyside Neighborhood Pruning Workshop
Join the Sunnyside Street Tree Team (S2T2) on Saturday, February 13th!
Aletheia Bible Fellowship, 4511 SE Main, Portland, OR 97215
8:30am-12:00pm
- ISA certified arborists will be there to teach!
- Learn and practice basic pruning techniques in small groups (3-5)
- Prepare young street trees for long, healthy lives!
- Have fun, meet fellow tree enthusiasts, and make a difference in your urban forest!
- RAIN OR SHINE! We recommend long pants and long sleeves, sturdy shoes and a rain/sunhat, rain gear (and water bottle). Instruction, tools, gloves, coffee, water and snacks will be provided.
Contact: Matthew Downs, Portland Parks & Recreation | Urban Forestry | Matthew.Downs@portlandoregon.gov | 971-334-0348
portlandparks.org
2. Friends of Trees: Volunteers Needed for Tree-Planting Fun in East Portland – Feb 27th!
Friends of Trees invites the PCC community to join us at our next neighborhood planting in the neighborhoods of East Portland on Saturday, Feb 27th! This planting will take place in the Argay, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Russell, and Wilkes neighborhoods. Spending a few hours to plant trees with us will bring health, economic, and social benefits to this area for generations to come!
When: Saturday, Feb 27th, 9am-1pm
Where: St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 10029 NE Prescott St. Portland, Oregon 97220
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered in time to enjoy some free breakfast snacks and hot coffee/tea. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools and guidance–no planting experience needed! Be sure to come dressed for the weather, wearing sturdy shoes, and get ready to have fun! And be sure to stick around after planting for a delicious neighborhood potluck lunch!
Contact: Volunteer & Outreach, volunteer@friendsoftrees.org | 503-595-0213
friendsoftrees.org
3. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
Contact: Katie Nauth, Volunteer Services Assistant | knauth@thprd.org | 503-629-6300 ext.1222
thprd.org/connect/volunteer
I. Event Photographer Needed
We are looking for a skilled photographer to attend events across the district and capture the spirit of the event on film. This is a great opportunity for students or professionals just entering the field of photography to get more experience and build their portfolio.
Flexibility is key. Most events are scheduled on weekends and/or evenings. Events are all across the district, so volunteer must have reliable transportation, as well as personal camera and photo software as needed.
II. Middle School Track & Field Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the activities at the spring middle school track meets, which will be located at high schools across the Beaverton area. Volunteers will help time events, direct participants, and manage activities like the long jump or javelin throw.
Schedule and Locations include:
Tuesday, March 29- Beaverton High School
Thursday, March 31- Sunset High School
Thursday, April 5- Westview High School
Tuesday, April 12- Sunset High School
Thursday, April 14- Aloha High School
Tuesday, April 19- Southridge High School
Thursday, April 28- Beaverton High School (ALL CITY)
Thursday, May 5- Aloha High School DISTRICT MEET
All volunteer shifts will be from 4:45pm to 7:30pm/8:00pm.
4. Oregon Battle of the Books: Volunteers Needed for the Oregon Battle of the Books!!!
Region 1 Tournament | Saturday, March 5th
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
West View High School, 4200 NW 185th Ave., Portland, 97229
How can you help? – We need volunteers to serve as Moderators! What is a moderator? Basically, it’s the person who runs each battle. Here’s a snapshot:
- Receive training on battle rules and practices
- Read the questions to the teams during battles
- Make sure the battle is run by the rules, provide final decision on results
- You do not need to read the books!
A special moderator training will be held at the Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., Hillsboro, 97124 on Feb. 27 in the multi-purpose room from 10-11 a.m. Email obobregion1elementary@gmail.com if you will be attending. At this session, you can sign up for the preliminary round, from approximately 9:30-10:30 a.m. on March 5th; single elimination round from approximately 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or both.
Contact: Megan Rutherford, Manager OBOB Region 1 Competition, 3-5 level | obobregion1elementary@gmail.com | 503-207-3428
Previous Postings are on the CBL Blog
Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter:
Beaverton School District AVID:
Benson LÁMP:ARA:
BoyStrength:
Centennial High SUN School – Impact Northwest:
Children’s Clean Water Festival:
Children’s Relief Nursery of LifeWorks NW:
Clean Water Services:
Columbia Slough Watershed Council:
Friends of Tryon Creek:
Growing Gardens:
- Garden Mentor 2016
- Seed Delivery Assistants – February 2016
- Table and receive a FREE Garden event ticket!
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:
Mercy Corps Northwest:
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:
OHSU ThinkFirst Oregon:
- OHSU ThinkFirst Volunteer Training Sessions (February 11th, 12th and 13th)
- Volunteers needed for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Event!
Operation Nightwatch Portland:
PCC
- Office of International Education: Conversation Partners Needed
Portland Books to Prisoners:
ReClaim It!:
SOLVE:
- Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup, presented by AAA Oregon
- SOLVE IT for Earth Day
- SOLVE: Beach & Riverside Cleanup
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