The Spirit of Now! September 19-21

Bring the power of your connection with Spirit into each moment!

The Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation in Portland is moving and offering various office equipment at no charge to any local non-profits this Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29. Interested parties are welcomed to view the items and remove them on either day between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Available items include office chairs, book cases, metal file cabinets and miscellaneous furniture. The Foundation is located at 1410 SW Morrison Street, Suite 760. Metered street parking is available.

Please call 503-827-6952 if you have any questions.

"New Orleans Rising:  Commemorating Hurricane Katrina & Celebrating New Orleans"

Thursday August 28th

8pm @ The Mission Theater (NW Glisan & 17th)

$10, 21+

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

Washington County Branch Manager Job Description

Overview

The primary functions of the Branch Manager are to provide leadership and direction and engage the community in our mentoring programs based in Washington County.  The Branch Manager will be responsible for the supervision of the on site staff, volunteers, and interns.  This position will work collaboratively with the community relations staff, fund development staff, and program supervisors to ensure high quality program outcomes and adequate resources to achieve those outcomes.  This is a high performance position requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

Portland's nonprofit music recording studio for teens is looking for a talented, passionate, and qualified development director to lead our fundraising efforts. This is a part-time grant-funded position that has potential to grow into a full-time position.

Program info at http://www.OldLibraryStudio.org

NOTE: We will accept resumes from 8/27/2008 - 9/17/2008

Position Overview: The Development Director will direct the coordination and implementation of Old Library Studio's fundraising activities.

Essential Functions

Fundraising Responsibilities:

*Manage the development program to achieve Old Library Studio's strategic goals.

Fruit & Flower Child Care Center, the state’s oldest child care center, is searching for a dynamic Director of Development. The Director of Development is responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising for a $1.4 million annual budget as well as the current capital campaign. The Director of Development provides critical support for the vision, mission, and goals of Fruit & Flower Child Care Center. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors, administrative staff, current and former parents and the entire center community. Contact [email protected] for further information.

The Columbia County Women's Resource Center is seeking an Executive Director with experience in fund development, budgeting and program leadership to move the organization through the next phase of growth. CCWRC operates a 26-bed crisis shelter, provides programs to support victims of domestic violence and runs a resale store. Submit resume and salary history to CCWRC, PO Box 22, St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information, go to www.noexcuse4abuse.com

Neighborhood House, Inc. Available Positions - OPK Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers:  PT (32 hrs) & FT, 41 wks/yr. Beginning September 2, 2008.    

Starting pay range: $10.25 to $12.20/hr. 

Good English reading and writing skills.  Valid driver’s license required, CDL permit or license with P & S endorsements preferred, 3 y r. safe driving record, l yr. paid driving experience.  Must be able to obtain school bus driver's license within 30 days of hire, including physical and preemployment drug and alcohol test.  Responsible for maintaining school bus, developing bus routes, safely driving children to and from school.   

Neighborhood House, Inc Available Position - Child Care Improvement Project 8-27-08

Child Care Network Coordinator – 25 hrs/week w/benefits. $13.95 – $17.08/hr.  Responsible for coordinating activities and trainings for network of 15 family child care providers. Will facilitate monthly meetings, perform regular home visits with family child care providers in N/NE Portland, and share resources and info on developmentally appropriate child care practices, business management, early childhood ed. and community resources relevant to child care.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

Washington County Director Job Description

Overview

The primary functions of the Branch Manager are to provide leadership and direction and engage the community in our mentoring programs based in Washington County.  The Director will be responsible for the supervision of the on site staff, volunteers, and interns.  This position will work collaboratively with the community relations staff, fund development staff, and program supervisors to ensure high quality program outcomes and adequate resources to achieve those outcomes.  This is a high performance position requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

CASA of Oregon, a statewide nonprofit based in Newberg, OR is seeking an experienced individual to oversee all aspects of housing and facilities development. Requires previous development/construction experience. Requires spreadsheet, word processing, excellent oral/written communications skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Job description is available. Salary commensurate with experience. Send letter of interest with resume to [email protected].

HOUSING PROGRAM MANAGER Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Neighborhood House, Inc. Available Position - Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program (OPK) Associate Teacher August 27, 2008

Associate Teacher:  FT, 41 weeks/yr. Start 9/2/07. 

Salary range $11.07 to $13.28/hr. 

HS diploma & 4 yrs exp. in preschool classroom setting or A.A. in ECE or related field & 2 yrs exp.  Assist Head Tchrs. w/classroom planning & setup, meal service, recordkeeping, bus monitor.  Need good computer skills; good interpersonal skills; ability to routinely lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop and run after children.   

Neighborhood House, Inc. Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program (OPK) August 27, 2008

EARLY Head Start. Family Child Care Visitor:  FT, 52 wks/yr. Beginning ASAP.  S

tarting salary range 11.96 to 14.35/hr.  

Min quals.:  BA in ECE or related field & 2 yrs exp. in infant/toddler classroom or home-based setting or AA or CDA & 4 yrs exp.  Responsible for ed, health and fam. services for assigned families, through weekly home visits and child care provider visits. Must have reliable personal trans. and clean driving record.  Good interpersonal skills. Bilingual Spanish or Somali and experience with immigrant populations desired.   

Neighborhood House, Inc. Available Position - OPK Associate Teacher (correction) August 27, 2008

Associate Teacher:  PT 30 hrs. (M - Th)/41 weeks/yr.  Start 9-2-08. 

 Pay range $11.07 to $13.28/hr. 

HS diploma & 4 yrs exp. in preschool   classroom setting or A.A. in ECE or related field & 2 yrs exp.  Assist Head Tchrs. w/classroom planning & setup, meal service, recordkeeping, bus monitor.  Need good computer skills; good interpersonal skills; ability to routinely lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop and run after children.   

Sisters Of The Road, a 28 year-old non-profit agency in Old Town China Town, seeks an Associate Director. People of color and people with experience of homelessness and poverty are encouraged to apply. Full job description at www.sistersoftheroad.org.

Program Specialist, North Portland. Provide professional admin support, general responsibility for crisis intervention, rules and procedures development, facility operations, routine maintenance. Join a proud team serving families in transition. Work in a diverse residential environment with leadership-focused opportunities and training. Full time, temporary Oct 20 to April 10; $12.71 per hour. Primary shift 7 am to 4 pm. Must be avail to work all shifts in 24/7 program. Required app on www.ywca-pdx.org. AA/EOE.

Jaynee Power Human Resource Manager YWCA of Greater Portland Portland, OR 97205 Phone 503-294-7470 Fax 503-294-7399

Housing Liaison. North Portland. Create housing opportunities for families at SafeHaven Shelter for Families. Develop linkages with landlords and housing programs. Strive to keep shelter in compliance with housing subsidy program requirements. Guide shelter families through the process of becoming and staying housed. Join a proud team serving families in transition. Work in a diverse residential environment with leadership-focused opportunities and training. Full time, $12.32 an hour, primary shift 7 am to 4 pm. Must be avail to work all shifts in a 24/7 program. Temporary, Oct 20 to mid April. Required app on www.ywca-pdx.org. AA/EOE.

Family Advocate. North Portland. Provide support, advocacy and case management to SafeHaven Shelter for Families clients. Needs assessment and coordination of services. Person-in-charge on rotating schedule. Weekly home visits for clients in Multnomah County. Transport clients in 15-person van. Join a proud team serving families in transition. Work in a diverse residential environment with leadership-focused opportunities and training. Full time, primary shift 11 am to 8 pm, $12.32 per hour. Must be avail to work all shifts at 24/7 program. Temporary Oct 20 to mid-April. Required app at www.ywca-pdx.org. AA/EOE.

Jaynee Power Human Resource Manager YWCA of Greater Portland Portland, OR 97205 Phone 503-294-7470 Fax 503-294-7399

Shelter Advocate-graveyard shift. North Portland. Provide on-site support to residential clients of SafeHaven Shelter for Families. Assist with clients, ensure adherence to guidelines and rules. Supervise clients in a confidential and supportive manner. Join a proud team serving families in transition. Work in a diverse residential environment with leadership-focused opportunties and training. Full time, $9.28 per hour plus graveyard shift differential. Temporary Oct 20 to April 8. Required app at www.ywca-pdx.org. AA/EOE.

Jaynee Power Human Resource Manager YWCA of Greater Portland Portland, OR 97205 Phone 503-294-7470 Fax 503-294-7399

Shelter Advocates on-call. SafeHaven Shelter for Families in North Portland or Yolanda House domestic violence shelter. Provide on-site support to residential clients and staff. Ensure adherence to program guidelines and rules. Supervise clients in a confidential and supportive manner. General responsibility for crisis intervention, facility operations and routine maintenance. Varied hours as needed, including evenings, nights and weekends. $9.28 an hour plus graveyard shift differential. Required app at www.ywca-pdx.org. AA/EOE.

Jaynee Power Human Resource Manager YWCA of Greater Portland Portland, OR 97205 Phone 503-294-7470 Fax 503-294-7399

A new publication focused on the positive accomplishments within this community is seeking story ideas about people making a difference. We're interested in hearnig about grant projects, volunteers, extraordinary efforts, selfless acts of kindness, innovation for social change and the giving spirit. We will be doing mostly profiles. So if you know someone who is part of an amazing non-profit organization and want thier story told, contact [email protected].

New publication about the positive changes in Portland is about to be launched. There will be a feature called Helping Hands where we will post non-profit events, fundraisers and local organization's goals for recuiting volunteers. These inclusions are free.

For immediate release   Contact: Mary Bauer, Communications Associate Regional Arts & Culture Council  |  www.racc.org  108 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR  97209-3318 503.823.5111  |  email: [email protected]   Through vision, leadership and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. 

August 27, 2008

U.S. Bank Lends Major Support to Arts Partners

Special Rates for Non-Profits at Hoyt Arboretum

The Bill deWeese Classroom in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center offers an exceptionally pleasant setting for meetings, retreats and small events and is available for rent on an hourly basis. We have special low hourly rates for non-profit organizations.

Please call Stephanie Volkman, 503-823-1649 or go to our website www.hoytarboretum.org and click on Rentals for more information.

Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility is a local organization working on peace, environmental health, global warming, and safe food issues. Our Campaign for Safe Food, specifically, works on addressing the use of bovine growth hormone in dairy products both regionally and nationally. Part of this work involves raising consumer awareness about the policy issues behind, animal health implications, and potential human health effects of this genetically modified product. One of the ways this is done is through brown bag lunch presentations (evening times also available) which are free to any interested party. Below is a short description of the presentation.

Do you or your organization need some new media skills? Don't know how to get your message into the mainstream media? Want to make a video about a specific issue but don't even know where to begin?

The Portland Grassroots Media Camp is a place for you and your organization to learn these skills and more. The PGMC is a weekend of hands-on skill shares, media workshops, presentations, discussions, and gatherings aimed to empower people with tools and skills to express themselves. The camp is open to anyone, emphasizing the inclusion of those who are traditionally excluded from media representation, creation and production.

BE A STREAM TEAM CAPTAIN SOLV’s Team Up for Watershed Health and Tree For All have a program that provides an opportunity for volunteers to become more involved in watershed restoration at the leadership level. Volunteers receive watershed training in return for helping lead volunteer events at Team Up and Tree For All sites.

Please join us on September 16th, 18th and 20th (you must attend all three) at Metro (600 NE Grand Ave, Portland).   Upon completion of this training, Stream Team Captains will lead Team Up and Tree For All events involving planting native species, invasive plant removal, native plant identification, mulching and watering. Register by September 12th. Contact Rhyan [email protected] .  

Bank of the Cascades and Willamette Valley Development Officers would like to invite you to be our guest for breakfast and an informative seminar created exclusively for professionals in the non-profit sector.

Bank of the Cascades and Willamette Valley Development Officers would like to invite you to be our guest for breakfast and an informative seminar created exclusively for professionals in the non-profit sector.

Date and time: Wednesday, September 24 - 7:30 - 9:00am

Topic: " Making Development Fun "

Panel: The Collins Group

Location: Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon, Portland - Parking Garage is available on-site.

Don't miss out. Please register by Sept 8 to assure a place in the "New Nonprofit Leaders’ Boot Camp" coming  Sept 22-26 at Menucha  Retreat and Conference Center

Cultivate your leadership skills Explore your strengths Build tools, techniques and a support 

Experience the rewards of making a difference in a child’s life!

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization’s (IRCO) David Douglas Mentoring Project (DDMP) is seeking energetic volunteer mentors interested in supporting elementary and middle school students who would benefit from interactions with a caring adult.

Remember the excitement and anticipation of a new school year? But what if you are the new kid in school--again! Teens in foster care often change schools multiple times. You could be one of the few stable relationships in the life of a teen in foster care by becoming a mentor with the Powerhouse Mentoring Program. Spend 10 hours a month for one year just hanging out, being a supportive friend. Join us for our next New Mentor Orientation & Training on Thursday evening, Sept. 4, 7 - 8 PM and again Thursday evening, Sept. 11, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at 5605 E. Burnside, Portland, 97215. Call Maria at 503-234-8757, x. 24 for more information and to sign up. Powerhouse was named the Exceptional Mentoring Program in Oregon in 2006!

Help Move Elderly Vet in NW: 10am-2pm on Sept 12th 2008:  Northwest Portland Ministries is moving a 78 yr old elderly gentleman in poor health just a few blocks to his new 1 bedroom apartment. (We have one pick-up truck & would welcome another another vehicle). We're looking for folks to come and help out for two or more hours between 10am-2pm on Friday 9/12/08.

Volunteer to drive a Vet to the doctor (ongoing/flexible):

We drive vets (and others) to medical appointments and are particularlyin need of help getting folks home from the VA & OHSU during the 4-6pm time window.

Want to make a difference in the life of a middle school student?

MATI (Media, Arts & Technology Institute) is looking for volunteers who will work in our classes at Open Meadow Middle School twice a week during the fall. You will play a major role supporting one of two teachers in Media Literacy.