www.cnrg-portland.org/cnrg-trainings

Every War Has Two Losers Screening at Holy Names Heritage Center, 1/16

OMEN is seeking applications to become a VISTA host site from organizations that are working with microenterprise development, financial literacy and asset building.  Approved sites will recruit a full-time VISTA volunteer who will serve at their site from August 20th, 2010 to August 19th, 2011.  Applications must be received at the OMEN office by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 19th, 2010.  Sites will be notified of their acceptance by March 12th, 2010.  To apply, please visit OMEN’s website to download the application and instructions:  http://www.oregon-microbiz.org/assetbuildingcorps.cfm.

Erica Cutler

Director of Member Programs & Operations

Oregon Microenterprise Network

Phone: 503-546-9913

Join us at the Julia West House for a BEGINNING computer skills class every Wednesday from 1:15pm - 2:30pm. This class is a chance for computer beginners to practice basic typing skills, online searches, and e-mail.

To join the class, please call Patty Warman at 503-222-6564. The free class is open to all adults, ages 21 and over. Julia West House is located at 522 SW 13th St. Portland, Oregon. The Mission of Julia West House is to provide education and support that will empower low-income and homeless residents of Downtown Portland to alter their lives through positive action.

The Community Consulting Program (CCP) is an outreach effort sponsored by the Organizational Development Network of Oregon and provides pro-bono consulting services to Portland area public benefit non-profits. CCP is accepting applications through January 29th for our Spring Round of consulting assistance. For more information, client testimonials, and to download the application, go to the ODN Oregon homepage and look for the CCP link on the left menu: www.ODNoregon.org

EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES, Inc is an Oregon nonprofit corporation dedicated to being a catalyst in providing individuals who experience mental health issues opportunities for choice and development of personal goals, using the four principals of self-determination: freedom, authority, responsibility, and support. Empowerment Initiatives is a mental health survivor-lead and managed organization. www.chooseempowerment.com

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking an Exhibit Research & Development Administrative Intern. This is an unpaid position which offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the exhibit research and development process at OMSI through an administrative role. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: The Exhibit Research and Development Administrative Intern will assist OMSIs Exhibit Development Team in the tracking and development of Design Zone, a new large traveling exhibit.

Please help spread the word. The job announcement is attached. It is also available at www.pdx.edu/hr under “Faculty and Administrative Openings”. Position closes 2/19/09; however review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until finalists are identified.     April Turner Student Affairs 503-725-5235   "We must remember two things - that diversity is inclusive of difference, and that inclusive education pursues justice." Edgar F. Beckham  

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Sharon Hasenjaeger Assistant Director Institute for Nonprofit Management Portland State University Tel: (503) 725-8221 Fax: (503) 725-8045 [email protected] www.inpm.pdx.edu for information on INPM’s nonprofit courses and events

Saturday January 16th, 10am-noon

Basic Financial Tools for Small Business Owners

Some of you have said weekday evening seminars are difficult for you, so we're trying out our first Saturday seminar. Suzanne Feucht, an accounting coach and trainer at SF Business Services, will be doing a roundtable discussion of eight of the most relevant financial topics for micro-entrepreneurs, including:

- bookkeeping challenges for different entities

- which software to choose for recordkeeping

- inventory challenges

$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy downtown by the Burnside Bridge.

Sign Up for FREE Watershed Stewards Volunteer Training!

Learn what you can do to maintain healthy watersheds for your community, fish and wildlife and future generations.

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm January 20 to March 24 Two Saturday field trips: February 20 and March 27

To apply or for more information please contact: [email protected] 360-397-6060 x 7703 http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/ws/training.html

Offered by WSU Clark County Extension in partnership with the Clark County Clean Water Program, Watershed Steward training uses community experts and environmental professionals to teach the basics of ecology, hydrology, geology, stream restoration, and the importance of native plants and fish.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Data Collection Volunteer conducts surveys to learn more about guests’ impressions of their OMSI visit(s). This data is used to inform improvements to OMSI's guest experience, with the goal of increasing repeat visitation to OMSI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct surveys in a timely and precise manner. • Interact with guests in a respectful and engaging way. • Collect reliable data.