A one day, Inclusive, “Expressive Arts,” workshop for high school students and young adults ages 14+ of all abilities. Using a mixture of the expressive arts, students will participate together in theatrical role play, movement and rhythm, as well as painting and other modes of artistic expression. Led by Karen Gaffney & Kayley Randall, youth of all abilities will come together and take an artistic journey of the imagination, sharing and communicating the COURAGE it takes, EVERYDAY to maneuver through young adult-hood. April 10, 2010 9:00am-3:00pm, WEST END BUILDING 4101 KRUSE WAY LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034. $25.00 Registration Fee (lunch & snacks included).

Please contact if interested: Karen or Kayley at (503) 973-5130 / [email protected]

JCWC & Audubon Society Lower Johnson Creek Bike Tour, Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9am to 12:30pm

As part of our First Saturdays Program, join Jim Labbe from the Portland Audubon Society, and Matt Clark and Teresa Huntsinger from the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a 21-mile bike ride out the Springwater Corridor Trail to Gresham’s Linneman Station and back. We’ll pedal our way through the lower Johnson Creek Watershed, stop at several urban natural areas along the way, and learn about future opportunities to protect and enhance the Johnson Creek Watershed. You are responsible for bringing and maintaining your own bicycle; pumps and patch kits recommended. Helmets are absolutely required.

Then please join Dress for Success Oregon for our bi-annual Acey's Closet Clothing Sale on April 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2010. You'll find amazing deals on gentley used women's designer clothing, shoes and accessories. All clothing is 50% off on Sunday and $1 racks will be featured throughout the sale. Dress for Success Oregon is located at 1532 NE 37th Ave., between Sandy and NE Broadway in Portland. Sale hours are Friday 12-8pm, Saturday 10-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Parking is available on the street and in the Banfield Motel across from the store. Cash and credit only, all sales are final. Due to limited space, adults only please. For more information please call 503-249-7300 or email, [email protected].

Ray of Hope Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit organization since 2003 which directly supports educational and medical programs in Kenya, invites you to an Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, April 6th, at our new office location in the Philanthropy Building in downtown Portland! Come see a presentation and learn more about Ray of Hope Foundation, enjoy appetizers and beverages, hear about our upcoming events, and find out how to get involved with our programs.

This event is also our "kick-off" for the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon on 10/10/10. Are you a runner or walker? Consider joining the Ray of Hope team. Run for a very worthy cause and have a great time!

President Obama signed the Healthcare Reform Bill into law last week. How does this affect YOU?

Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation's Second Annual Healthcare Symposium-- A Community Conversation About Our Changing Healthcare Climate

Tickets are almost sold out! Visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97100 to reserve your tickets today!

Keynote Speaker: John Kitzhaber, MD Governor, 1995-2003

Featuring: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley & David Wu, U.S. Representative Oregon's 1st District

Moderator: Jack Friedman, CEO, Providence Health Plans

Title: Immediate Opening for Development Coordinator

Small NW nonprofit with project in Africa seeks part-time Development Coordinator to bring fresh strategies for marketing the organization and its mission to funders. Tasks include grant writing, direct mail appeals, sponsorships, etc. Success in obtaining grants for conservation and/or animal welfare strongly preferred (ideally in Africa). Please email resume with cover letter, writing sample and three professional references to: [email protected]. Organization details at www.ida-africa.org. Position available immediately; open until filled. 20 hrs/week, $18/hour. EOE. 

Karin Cereghino

Description: The Conservation Educator is responsible primarily for coordinating, instructing, and implementing environmental ecology place-based programs with schools throughout the Columbia Gorge. Work within this position includes delivering and enhancing environmental education programs and partnerships; the recruitment, training, and managing of community volunteers; and implementing the Gorge Explorers afterschool and stewardship programs. The Conservation Educator will develop and enhance collaborative education partnerships with CGEI partners, including the US Forest Service, local school districts and regional non-profits.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Project Sponsor: USDA Mt. Hood National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/trails/clackamas-river-conditions.shtml

NWSA Mission: This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA), an AmeriCorps program of ESD112. NWSA's mission is to preserve and restore the natural environment, and to develop community leaders through service and community partnerships. www.nwserviceacademy.org

Project Location: Clackamas District of the Mt. Hood National Forest, Estacada, OR

Position Dates: June 14, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Looking for a way to be regularly involved with your favorite nonprofit, independent, feminist media organization?! Bitch Media is currently looking to fill two internship positions as soon as possible:

* Events Coordinator

* Library Coordinator

These positions are a great way to volunteer your time with Bitch Media, acquire new skills and experience in nonprofit administration and programs, and spend some regular time spreading the gospel of Bitch...

Scuola Italiana di Portland, a nonprofit operating under 501(c)3 charter, is seeking a flexible, part-time Administrative Manager to coordinate administrative, financial, and promotional aspects of this small Italian language school for children.Duties include, but are not limited to:Basic bookkeeping and financial processing including preparing financial reports and registration processing.Liase with payroll, CPA, other vendors.

Bitch Media is seeking one or more web developers with experience in web shopping cart development, ideally including Salesforce intergration, as well as Drupal web development for ongoing web projects and installation of Drupal updates. This need not be one and the same person, but bonus points if it is!

Experience working with non-profits is all but a must for us, so if anyone out there has reccomendations, please let us know. Email me at [email protected] Thanks!

Brian Frank - Operations Director, Bitch Media: 4930 NE 29th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 503.282.5699

ATTENTION IMMIGRANTS

The Center for Intercultural Organizing is offering a 5-month "English as a Second Language/Citizenship Class" for both low income and senior immigrants.

If you are currently eligible or will soon be eligible to apply to become a U.S. citizen, then this ESL/Citizenship Class is for you.

Help a student prepare for a class at PCC. Student is especially interested in learning how to write effective essays. Topics may include Grammar, Making Effective Arguments, and Paragraph Structure. Responsibilities may also include help with homework assignments and practice exercises.

Time Commitment is 2 hours a week for 10 weeks.

It is recommended that the volunteer have a good command of the English language, be good at Writing and have past experience tutoring or teaching

REACH does not have materials to tutor with, but may be able to reimburse tutor for supplies. (To be negotiated upon placement.)

Note: All applicants to this position must pass a criminal background check.

Don’t miss your last chance to plant trees along the I-205 Multi-Use Path this season! Be a part of this amazing multi-year project that will help beautify east Portland, create habitat for birds and other animals, and improve air quality along this corridor. It’s a fun and easy way to make a big difference in your community.

All you need to do is simply show up this Saturday around 8:45am at the staging site located at SE 92nd Ave and SE Boise St. Friends of Trees will provide morning refreshments, gloves, and tools, as well as guidance from experienced volunteer crew leaders. We just ask that you wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

We've been waiting for you!  Come meet, play, work, plant, sort, dig, grow with us!Tryon Life Community Farm, a seven-acre grassroots sustainability education center in SW Portland, continues its series of springtime work parties this weekend.  On Sunday, April 4th, from 10ish to 2ish, we'll be focusing on lovin' up our office space and our filing system.  A good time to come by, get acquainted, ask questions, make friends, learn how to run a DIY horizontally organized non-profit, etc.