This group may be of interest to nonprofits looking for feedback on creative ways to advertise or plan events

Starting Sept 19, DIY Braintrust at the Independent Publishing Resource Center

DIY Braintrust GroupDo you have creative ideas you'd like feedback on, DIY business questions you'd like answered, or experience to share with others? Come to DIY Braintrust! In this drop-in creative group, participants bring their questions and help each other brainstorm solutions, give feedback, and provide inspiration in a fun, supportive, collaborative environment. Facilitator: Debbie West

Saturday, September 6, 1-4 p.m. New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland

Our country is blessed with an abundance of wealth and people of good will--so why do we find ourselves stuck in cycles of violence at home and abroad?

From a shamanic perspective, it is because our nation was born in suffering for most beings involved, and this traumatic legacy continues to haunt our nation and the globe.

The good news is that we can heal history!

When we heal our history, we release the gifts of our ancestors to bless the world.

We can realize a U.S. that is part of the community of nations, and one in which our wealth is not hoarded, but shared.

Join us for an uplifting afternoon of healing the past and shifting our destiny as a people!

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]).    

The Native American Youth and Family Center is holding its fifth annual dinner and auction fundraiser event on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Portland Art Museum Kridel Grand Ballroom, 1119 SW Park Avenue. The event will include a one of a kind traditional Northwest Coastal dinner and the welcome opportunity to bid on valuable Native art work from all over the nation, including fine antique baskets, carving from a master artist, original paintings, prints and hand created jewelry in the silent and live auctions. At the event you can listen to internationally renowned vocal artist Meghan Meisters and have an entirely wonderful time.

Solving the Plastic Bag Dilemma: Is Oregon Ready?

A forum hosted by Recycling Advocates

When: September 22, 2008

6:30 pm - Reception

7-9 pm - Annual Member Meeting & Public forum

Where: Portland City Hall, Council Chambers, 1221 Southwest Fourth Avenue

RSVP: [email protected]

My Father's House, A Family Shelter in Gresham Oregon will host a celebration of our new facility on Friday Sept. 19th and Saturday Sept 20th. Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Shane Beemis on Friday Sept. 19th at 9am. Tours of our new 30-family facility on Saturday Sept 21st on the hour from 9am-4pm. Our address is 5003 W. Powell Blvd. Gresham, Oregon

Central Lutheran Church

Nursery/Child Care Provider Opportunity

Schedule: 10 am to noon Sunday mornings, occasional additional hours as negotiated 

Goal: To provide a safe, caring and fun environment for young children who are placed in the nursery during Sunday School, worship and occasional church meeting.

Responsibilities:

¨       Provide a safe, caring environment for all children in your care. Supervise children’s activities.

¨       Bring children into Sunday worship service for Children’s Sermon and return to nursery afterwards.

¨       Arrive 15 minutes before children are expected to arrive.

The Washington Park Alliance is currently seeking an employee or consulting firm interested in fulfilling the duties of Washington Park Alliance Coordinator.

More information on this opportunity can be found on the Portland Children's Museum website at www.portlandcm.org  

Thank you,

Heather Hartley HR/Administration Manager Portland Children's Museum [email protected]

Organization: Gateway to College National Network

Organization Summary: Finance Director for Fast-Growing National Nonprofit

The Gateway to College National Network is a fast-growing education nonprofit organization that opens schools around the country. Currently in 12 states, the National Network is replicating the Gateway to College model with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wal-Mart Foundation. Since 2003, the Network has raised $16 million to reconnect high school dropouts with meaningful education. By fall of 2008, the Network will include 24 partner programs working with over 100 school districts. More information about Gateway to College is available at www.gatewaytocollege.org

Organization: Gateway to College National Network

Position Summary: Program Assistant for Fast-Growing National Nonprofit

The Gateway to College National Network is a fast-growing education nonprofit organization that opens schools around the country. Currently in 12 states, the National Network is replicating the Gateway to College model with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wal-Mart Foundation. Since 2003, the Network has raised $16 million to reconnect high school dropouts with meaningful education. By fall of 2008, the Network will include 24 partner programs working with over 100 school districts. More information about Gateway to College is available at www.gatewaytocollege.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

Bilingual English\Spanish Match Support Specialist

(1.0 FTE)

Position Summary

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

Match Support Specialist

Southwest Washington – Vancouver

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing match support through scheduled in-person, telephone and electronic contact to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and strong affiliation with the agency. The successful incumbent will produce positive outcomes in the following areas: match closure rate, frequency of match closures, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, and customer satisfaction.        

Job Qualifications

SOLV is seeking an Outreach Intern

Position Title: Outreach Intern

Hours per week: 10

Position reports to: Outreach Coordinator

Compensation: $2000 stipend for academic year ($1000 /semester or $666 /quarter)

Temporary Employee: September 15 to December 1, February 1 to May 15

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to Brett Lyon at [email protected]  

Location Hillsboro

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing degree in communications, marketing, business, or environmental science. Comfortable talking to strangers; previous phone and or volunteer management experience helpful.

Summary of Position and Responsibilities

The Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) an nonprofit in downtown Portland is offering all sorts of practical workshops and events on the topic of Creative Business during Fall 2008. Here's what we have coming up for Creative Business workshops this Fall. : SPECIAL: Take any two Workshops in Creative Business and receive the third (of the lesser value) free! 9/13: Creative Business Basics 1–5 pm, $30 members/$45 nonmembers, Instructor: Gretchin Lair9/23: Marketing Your Craft 7–9 pm, $20 members/$30 nonmembers, Instructor: Ayleen Crotty

9/25: How to Build and a Promote a Website 6:30–9 pm, $25 members/$40 nonmembers, Instructor: Mark Searcy

10/6: DIY Fundraising 7–9 pm, $20 members/$30 nonmembers, Instructor, Iris Porter

This is the last week to register for the Ready to Rent Instuctor Certification Training. Registration ends September 5. If your agency wants to help clients overcome rental barriers, register today. You may e-mail your "intent to attend" with an agency purchase order number by the deadline to [email protected].

Training will be held September 23-24, 9:00am-4:00pm and September 25, 9:00am-1:00pm. Training will be located at the Portland Housing Center, 3233 NE Sandy Blvd.

Circle of the Living Earth-AIWP, a 501(c)3 member of CNRG, has been asked to create a peacemaking ceremony for the Take Back 9.11 for Nonviolence rally next week.

The ceremony, "Coronation of the Collective Heart," will take place at about 4 p.m. at the PSU Park Blocks.

In the course of the ceremony the crowd collectively will construct a 100' garland of 500 flowers, raising it to crown the collective heart as sovereign on our planet.

There will be great visuals, and we very much want to document the event in stills and video so we can share it with those who can't be there, and inspire people around the world to take similar action.

The Northwest Down Syndrome Association is looking for volunteers to help with our 10th Annual Buddy Walk on October 4th, from 10-1. This community event takes place at the Rose Quarter Commons every fall, and this year we are celebrating our birthday with the best walk yet. Come help set up, register walkers, serve food, or clean up afterward. Be a part of building awareness about Down syndrome in our community, and dance to the music of the Bureau of Standards Swing Band and Conjunto Alegre. Volunteer, meet an awesome local group working for social change, and have fun too! We will be joined this year by the Rose City Rollers, lots of local team mascots, and other costumed folk. Bring the whole family to get in on the volunteering fun!

Please consider joining the Friends of Tryon Creek State Park and becoming a Nature Guide Volunteer.  This is an exciting opportunity to teach small groups of children about nature while guiding the groups through the forest.  Free training is provided and topics include: Sensational Senses, Watershed & Healthy Streams, Ethnobotany, Adaptable Animals, Invasive Species and Forest Highs & Lows. 

We ask that you commit 4-8 hours a month during the fall & spring.  Training starts September 17th and there are afternoon & evening times available.  There will be trainings offered again in the future as well.

Please contact the Education Coordinator Linda Koser at 503-636-4398 or email [email protected] to get started!

Do you LOVE clothes? Sunshine Division has a perfect volunteer position for you!   

The Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division is seeking two regular volunteers to help us in our clothing store, Threadz. The Sunshine Division is a nonprofit organization which provides emergency food and clothing to families and individuals in need here in Portland.  We serve thousands of families each year and rely upon the help of volunteers to make this possible!!  Please help us continue to serve the community by volunteering with us!