The workshop will focus on recruiting and leading volunteers; project logistics and safety; preventing volunteer burnout; working with the media; and fundraising. The Volunteer Action Training curriculum is designed to help you work with your neighbors to improve your community. There is a suggested donation of $20 for this workshop to cover the cost of refreshments and training materials which attendees can pay by cash or check at the training or donate online before hand.
SOLVE is excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications from volunteer leaders for project support on our annual Earth Day event, SOLVE IT presented by Portland General Electric. SOLVE IT events will take place across the state on Saturday, April 21st from 9am-1pm; teachers are encouraged to involve their students in service-learning activities any time between April 14th and April 28th. The deadline for applications is Monday, January 31st.
Get involved with your solar community! Learn about Solar Oregon’s education and outreach programs and current volunteer opportunities. We have a particular need for grantwriters, website gurus, energy educators and solar enthusiasts. Refreshments and training in solar energy basics provided.
Improve water quality and habitat with SOLV at Willow Creek in Beaverton on Saturday, July 16th from 9 am to 12 pm. SOLV has been working with students from Rachel Carson Environmental Middle School for the past seven years to restore Willow Creek. Take a look at what the students have accomplished and come install coffee bags and mulch the recently planted native trees and shrubs. SOLV will provide tools and gloves for the project, but be sure to wear closed toed shoes or rubber boots if you have them and to dress for the weather.
Volunteers needed to assist with outdoor family environmental education event this Saturday, June 4th. Needs include:
• Registration Assistance (3-4 volunteers) 9:30am-12:30pm, noon-2:30pm… We are expecting 150-200 guests at this event and we need 3 to 4 more individuals to help us staff the registration/check-in booth and adjacent passport/program station. A training will be provided at 9:30am, and a second training at noon. Volunteers are needed for both shifts, but especially the first shift.
The Holiday Half: This half-marathon and 5 K will be held in North Portland, starting and ending at the Adidas North America Campus. This first time event sold out in 3 weeks! The fantastic course travels along Willamette Boulevard with views of Forest Park and the river, through the Overlook neighborhood, past the University of Portland campus and under the St. John's Bridge before turning around at Pier Park. From holiday inspired costumes to live music and carolers to local food and drink - this event will be great fun for athlete participants and volunteers! Get in on the festive fun-volunteers still needed!
Have you been waiting for a chance to get involved with Food & Water Watch and to help us fight Nestle's efforts to start bottling Oregon's water? What about securing adequate funding for America's water and sewer systems? Have you already gotten involved with us?
Either way come to this meeting to get updates on our campaigns, sign up for tabling events and other activities, participate in discussions on how to build this movement and create awareness.
General Agenda:
-Introductions
-Programmatic updates
-Discussion
-Sign-ups/involvement opportunities
Like farmers markets and supporting local farms? 1000 Friends will be tabling and clipboarding at Farmers Markets and events this summer and fall in Washington County and need volunteer support! Come to our Volunteer Training to learn about the urban and rural reserves process and ways you can help raise awareness about the importance of protecting farmland and investing in our town centers.
When: Monday, July 12th, from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Where: Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th Street, Family Room, Beaverton, OR
“Party Like it’s 1979”
Saturday, June 12th 7 pm—9 pm
Hipbone Studios, 1847 E Burnside, Portland
1979 was last year that Oregon did not have a coal plant. The Oregon Beyond Coal Campaign, seeks to make 2014 a year where, yet again, Oregon will be without a coal plant, but this time it will be for good.
So break out your best disco or 80’s wear and join us for rocking good time!
Winner of the best costume contest will get a prize.
Free drinks and snacks (and beer for those 21 and over).
Get your photo taken and be a part of our giant photo petition to the PUC!
