Looking for a good venue to sell your holiday arts and crafts? St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in downtown Milwaukie has a few tables left for it's annual Holiday Bazaar on November 15, 2008, from 9am to 4pm. This bazaar reflects the open hearts of a multi-generational community of faith committed to serving God, our community, and our parish family in the spirit of Christ. The event features a special crafts area so that children can make their own Christmas gifts, live seasonal music, an inexpensive home-cooked noon meal, and lots of home-baked goodies and canned goods. Join the local artisans of our community in this all-day event.

  October 30, Green Building & Renovations for Congregations.

Thursday, October 30, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 SW Park Way, Portland. To download a complete brochure, go to www.emoregon.org    or call 503-221-1054. Presented by Oregon Interfaith Power and Light, this workshop will provide practical information to assist congregations in saving money and caring for the Earth as they consider renovation and construction projects at their facility.    

Take social change into your own hands!! Become a 'Social Entrepreneur'!

Join us for a two-part program on how to leverage your experience and skills to make a difference by creating a social entrepreneurship project.

Friday,October 17th: 6:00-8:30pm (Reception and Presentation) Meet Gary Maxworthy, the 2007 Civic Ventures Purpose Prize Fellow who created a project that redistributed nutritious produce to people in need through the San Francisco Food Bank. He will be introduced by Judy Goggin, Vice-President of Civic Ventures.

Saturday, October 18th: 9:00am-noon Half-Day Workshop with an emphasis on the "ABC's of Social Entrepreneurship". Learn from Springboard Innovation's team of mentors and facilitators about how you can bring an idea to fruition....

Andy Robinson, Nationally known Author and Nonprofit Consultant

Why should potential donors support your work? Until you can answer this question clearly, concisely, and persuasively,your fundraising will flounder. Join nationally recognized trainer and author Andy Robinson for this fast-paced workshop that will help you outline a compelling case statement that answers the essential questions:

Free Marketing Opportunity!

Free vendor space to non-profit CNRG members at this years Baby + Family Expo 'A Family A-Fair'. Expo to be held at Jantzen Beach SuperCenter November 15th, 10a -6p. Please email for more information and guidelines.

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Idealist Fair, October 15th, 2008 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. Since they began six years ago, the Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fairs have drawn nearly 60,000 job seekers and 4,700 organizations to more than 200 fairs in 30 cities. In 2005, Idealist.org opened an office in downtown Portland dedicated to supporting nonprofit and public service professionals in all stages of their careers. The organization also has offices in New York City, Washington DC, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has staff members working from several other international cities.

Job Posting

Volunteer Coordinator – Part-time Limited Duration

Multnomah County Library

Multnomah County Library is seeking a .75 FTE (30 hours per week) Limited Duration Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate the volunteer program at Volunteer Services (205 NE Russell). This position will last approximately 18 months up to 2 years. 

Project Metamorphosis is currently looking for Recovery Mentors and Recovery Transition Advocates to fill entry level, part-time positions within an innovative grant program. Position involves ability to act as a peer among 16-24 year old street youth, providing support, information, referral and crisis intervention to homeless and street dependent youth. Candidates will have experience with addiction issues and homelessness. Qualifications include: experience and/or knowledge of the issues of homelessness and drug and alcohol addiction, GED/high school diploma preferred and at least 1 year in recovery required.

Project Metamorphosis application, resume and references must be received by October 22, 2008.

De Paul Treatment Centers serves the greater Portland community by providing drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. We are currently seeking two Customer Services Representatives to manage incoming phone calls for the entire agency. This position will display our commitment to exemplary customer service with a caring, warm and helpful attitude. Responsibilities include greeting the public on the phone, directing phone calls to appropriate staff, answering questions about our services and scheduling appointments. Additionally, the CSR will comfort callers and reassure them that help is available. Position requires outstanding customer service phone skills, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage multiple-line phone systems.

Job Title:                    Energy Assistance Intake/Eligibility Specialist

Reports to:                 Energy Coordinator

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

Pay:                             $11.19/hour

Shelter Coordinator needed to oversee daily aspects of overnight shelter serving street-dependent youth in downtown Portland. Position is responsible for maintaining day-to-day readiness of shelter and for managing supplies and donations, overseeing maintenance, and coordinating safety program. Requires 2 years experience working with at-risk youth and/or experience with facility maintenance/food prep and handling/completing administrative or organizational functions and experience demonstrating knowledge of working with homeless/street-dependent youth. Demonstrated experience with facility maintenance, meal preparation, and general administrative duties is also required.

Habitat Restoration Coordinator – Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership   Post Date:  October 10, 2008 Close Date:  November 24, 2008

Renters Advocacy Volunteer Opportunity:

The Community Alliance of Tenants, Oregon’s only grassroots renters’ rights organization is giving a Renters’ Rights Hotline training in November. This will be a fun and exciting two-day training.  It will include a 3-hour tutorial on Oregon landlord/tenant law by a Legal Aid lawyer, interactive learning games, silly prizes, great snacks and most importantly, the knowledge to advocate for yourself and others!

We need phone bankers next Wednesday, October 15th (5 to 8 PM) to help turn out conservationists to a public meeting regarding the future of Mount St. Helens