Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PROVIDE FREE TAX HELP

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Bob

CASH Oregon is seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance for the upcoming tax-filing season. Volunteers will prepare federal and state returns for those in their community who need help — the elderly, disabled, non-English speaking, and those with low … Continue reading →

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Art on Alberta Organization – Volunteers Wanted!

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Bob

Do you want experience in the arts or just a chance to meet new friends and neighbors? Art on Alberta is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the Alberta Art District’s distinct cultural identity through art and educational … Continue reading →

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Wading Pool Fun & Volunteer Opportunity

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Bob

We are looking for volunteers to supervise the Fernhill Park Wading Pool again this summer. It is super easy…all you need to do is attend a half hour training, complete a background check, and commit to a two-hour shift of … Continue reading →

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Faubion Garden Story Club – Thursdays this summer

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Bob

Join the Faubion School Garden for a unique event. Children will be engaged with stories, crafts and games, while parents help maintain the newly improved Faubion Garden. Meet in the Faubion Garden Amphitheatre (on the west side of the school). … Continue reading →

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Project Suggestions Needed

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Bob

[The following is a reprinted letter to the editor, originally published in November's Concordia News.] As a newcomer to Portland it is difficult for me to identify a community need that is not already being dealt with by some group … Continue reading →

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Disaster Drills – Volunteer Opportunity, October 16 or 17

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Bob

In October the City of Portland will be taking part in a series of disaster drills known as T4 which is short for TOPOFF 4 which is probably short for something else. Regardless, now is your chance to put your … Continue reading →

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Concordia University Blood Drive, September 17

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Bob

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on September 17 at Concordia University. Concordia is located at 2811 NE Holman, and the drive will be held in the gymnasium, tenatively set for 8 am – 1 pm. … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Emergency Team Training

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Bob

Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) training is starting soon. This basic training will give you the skills to work with your neighbors to save lives and property during the first 72 hours of any citywide emergency. The skills you’ll learn in … Continue reading →

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Police & Fire Teams to Step Up Fireworks Enforcement

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Bob

With Fourth of July holiday festivities on the immediate horizon, Portland Fire & Rescue has announced that beginning this year, they will be partnering with Portland Police Bureau in an active illegal fireworks confiscation and citation program. They have distributed … Continue reading →

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30th & Killingsworth Intersection Project

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Bob

The finishing touches to the NE 30th & Killingsworth intersection project will be put in place during a community work/play day on Saturday, July 7. Everyone is invited to come out and pick up a paintbrush to put a fresh … Continue reading →

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