Idealist.org-Action Without Borders, is hosting an annual series of Nonprofit Career Fairs which are free for individuals to attend. This year the Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair will take place in Portland, on October 15th. 

Date: Wednesday evenings, October 15, 22, 29, and November 5, 12, 19

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee: $25

The Ecological Footprint is an internationally respected tool for measuring the resource consumption and waste assimilation requirements of a given population or individual. This class is for those who would like to measure their impact and then learn which steps bring about the greatest reductions. Participants will start by taking the Ecological Footprint quiz. Other homework will involve collecting some data and trying out some new practices.

Specific topics will include:

1. Ecological footprint: Sustainability and carrying capacity; ways of measuring human impact; footprint calculation; comparison of footprints

Have you been moved by Paul Hawken's book "Blessed Unrest" and would you like to talk to others about its implications for grassroots organizations and non-profit organizations?

Join a small Lewis & Clark College graduate seminar as we look at the global picture and assess local strategy. All welcome, no charge.

Time and Date: Wednesday, Sept 24, 7-8:30 pm

Location: Free Geek meeting space, 1731 SE 10th, Portland

For more info: Prof. Tod Sloan, [email protected]

Wondering whether to switch heating systems? With heating costs at record highs and going nowhere but up, this workshop will give you information about your options for being comfortable this winter that won't break the bank. There's no one answer for every home and every household is different.

Community Energy Project is offering a free workshop with energy specialist Dave Brook, who will discuss your options for saving energy and money this winter.  In addition, he will talk about considerations when it's time to replace or upgrade your present heating system.  There will be time for questions at the end. (Please note, this is not the standard Community Energy Project weatherization workshop but an information session for everyone - renters and homeowners.)

Self Sufficiency Coordinator

Provide effective employment services for work-eligible refugees. Full description at www.emoregon.org.

Please submit cover letter and resume by 10/3 by e-mail to [email protected], fax to (503) 284-3270 or mail to SOAR, 2906 NE Glisan, Portland, 97232.

Refugee and Immigrant Services Program Assistant

Provide effective reception and clerical support services. Full description at www.emoregon.org.

Please submit cover letter and resume by 10/3 by e-mail to [email protected], fax to (503) 284-3270 or mail to SOAR, 2906 NE Glisan, Portland, 97232.

Josiah Hill III Clinic is seeking a full time Program Coordinator to lead and support toxin reduction and healthy homes services in the Portland Metro area. The Program Coordinator is a key staff member in this small local non-profit. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator that is skilled at multi-tasking and thrives in a fast-paced grassroots environment.

The Oregon Center for Nursing is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to solve the nursing shortage in Oregon. We are looking for a Program Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our new “Nurturing Cultural Competence in Nursing” Program.

Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.

2. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including experience in program development, implementation and management.

3. Expert communication skills, including interpersonal, public speaking, writing, and computer skills.

4. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through.

Green Empowerment is seeking a part-time Office and Accounting Specialist for its downtown Portland office.

About Us--Green Empowerment is a Portland-based 501©(3) public charity.  For over ten years, we have partnered with rural communities and nongovernmental organizations in the developing world to build renewable energy and water systems to alleviate poverty and improve the environment. We currently work in five countries and have to date improved the lives of over 209,000 people by helping bring community-based energy and water to rural villages.  Our core values are social justice, sustainability and local leadership.

The PositionTitle: Office and Accounting Specialist

New OMSI Podcast: Glucosamine and Pinhole Spectacles

Sound Science: Providing Illuminating Answers to Wonder-Filled Questions

Tune into OMSI’s podcast, Sound Science, providing illuminating answers to wonder-filled questions. This week's questions are:

Does glucosamine help with knee arthritis?

How does a pinhole spectacle work?

A new edition of Sound Science is posted every Friday. The podcast is like a radio show, with host Anders Liljeholm asking OMSI educators to respond to questions from people from around the world. The interviews are approximately 5-10 minutes in length.

You can also check out past episodes for more illuminating answers to more wonder-filled questions, including:

Why shouldn't we put nuclear waste in a volcano?

Metropolitan Family Service (MFS) is seeking New Mentors and Education Professionals to be part of exciting new mentoring opportunities in Gresham. Children in the Gresham area will benefit from expanded mentoring programs as MFS will establish inter-generational programs at several schools in the Gresham- Barlow school district. Here’s the detail:

"FACE to FACE" MENTORING

We are looking for volunteers who love to tutor (especially in Math subjects).

Portland Impact's SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) program at Madison provides educationally enriching after school activities, summer and winter break camps, connections to social services, and culturally relevant community activities at 12 high poverty, high diversity Portland Public Schools. Tutors are needed throughout the week to help Madison students achieve academic success.

Please contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected] if you would like more information.

Portland Impact's Richmond Place is a program that provides housing and supportive services to families with children to help them transition from homelessness into stable housing, livable income and a supportive social network. The facility includes 20 units of alcohol and drug free transitional housing with on-site case management, employment, parenting and other skill-building services.

We are looking for individuals or group volunteers that would like to start a Homework Help Club two times a week for the children of Richmond Place. This is a great opportunity to support the Richmond Place community! Please contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected] for more information.

Portland Impact's SUN program (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) at Woodlawn School (K-8) is looking for volunteers (ages 55+) to assist with their school programming and let students learn from seasoned adults.

It’s very common for Woodlawn students to not have a grandparent play an active role in their life. The school staff has noticed improvement in the students’ overall socialization and academic performance when they can learn and interact with older adults. Activities include reading to the students, assisting in the library, grading papers and participating in classroom activities.

Location: NE Portland Commitment: 5 hours per week, can be split among volunteers