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Digest for September 1, 2009
Digest Contents:
Friends of Zenger Farm: Community Bee Day, Sept 27, 2009Dining Out for Charity this Thursday at Lucy's Table
motiveSpace Seeking Dedicated Leadership
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Oregon Food Bank Job Announcement-Nutrition Ed AmeriCorps
Field Trip Coordinator
Relief Manager
Job openings at Sisters Of The Road
FTN - National Organizer
Volunteer Coordinator
FREE Class on Portland Transportation
Free Community Workshops
Looking for Photographer
Mentor Oregon Seeking Proctor Families
Events
Friends of Zenger Farm: Community Bee Day, Sept 27, 2009
Community Bee Day Sunday, September 27, 2009 10AM-4PM
Please join us for a bee extravaganza as the beekeepers of Zenger Farm provide brief guided tours of the community bee program.
Meanwhile, inside the farmhouse we will be extracting honey from the farm and local beekeepers.
Where: Zenger Farm 11741 SE Foster Rd Portland, OR 97266-4014 (503) 282-4245
For more information: http://www.zengerfarm.org/index.php?page=83
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Dining Out for Charity this Thursday at Lucy's Table
Want to help out Ride Connection and our partners, while enjoying some great food? Well you have a chance this Thursday. Lucy’s Table has graciously agreed to have an evening that will benefit Ride Connection and our partners. This Thursday, while eating at Lucy’s Table, just say that you are dining for Ride Connection and 10% of your bill will go to Ride Connection.
Lucy’s table is located at 704 NW 21st Ave., Portland, OR: http://www.lucystable.com/
Please help out Ride Connection and our partners!!
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Jobs & Internships
motiveSpace Seeking Dedicated Leadership
The motiveSpace Coalition is a grassroots organization providing nonprofit design and development services to minority, low-income, and high-need populations. Specializing in participatory and micro-financed projects, motiveSpace’s Mission is to share the excitement of design and the power of development with populations usually unable to become ‘placeMakers’ in their communities. The MotiveSpace Coalition is a 501(c)3 in progress, and was incorporated with the State of Oregon in 2008. Since forming the Coalition has grown rapidly, and includes a growing network of over 60 well-respected community leaders representing fields as diverse as Architecture, Development, Community Development, Planning, and Economics.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Oregon Food Bank Job Announcement-Nutrition Ed AmeriCorps
JOB TITLE: AmeriCorps National Direct Member-Nutrition Education Program - Bilingual Spanish Required
REPONSIBLE TO: Nutrition Education Program Coordinator
TERM AND BENEFITS: 1700 hours of volunteer service within a 10-12 month period. Member will receive a living allowance of $11,400, health insurance, training, child care, and an education award of $4,725 upon successful completion of service.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Full job description and application process at http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/about_ofb/employment/ .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/14/2009
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Field Trip Coordinator
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | SCRAP |
| position summary: | This position has been filled. Thank you. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | on contract |
Relief Manager
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington |
| position summary: | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington has an immediate opening for a part-time Relief Manager. What we do: We are a home away from home for families of seriously ill or injured children whose families must travel to the Portland Area for medical treatment. We have a 16 bedroom House on the campus of OHSU/Doernbecher Children’s Hospital that provides a number of community areas, a double-sized kitchen, a playroom and all the comforts of home. Position Description: The Relief Managers are here to attend to guest needs, check families in and out of the house, ensure safety and comfort, act as a resource, perform light cleaning/preparing of guest rooms and do basic office/front desk tasks. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $8.40/hour |
Job openings at Sisters Of The Road
Sisters Of The Road, a 30 year-old non-profit Cafe located in Old Town/China Town, is seeking an Associate Director and a Volunteer Coordinator. People of color and/or people with experience of homelessness and poverty are encouraged to apply. Full job descriptions are posted at www.sistersoftheroad.org.
Sisters provides full benefits to all regular employees working 20 hours or more per week and offers a one-month sabbatical at three years of full-time employment. We are committed to the philosophies of nonviolence, gentle-personalism and anti-oppressions and the operating model of community organizing. Applications are both are due by 5:00 pm September 11th, 2009. No phone calls please.
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FTN - National Organizer
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Focus The Nation |
| position summary: | Focus the Nation (FTN) empowers young leaders to accelerate the transition to a more just and prosperous clean energy future. FTN is a national non-profit headquartered Portland, Oregon. FTN is driven by a fierce commitment to empowering young people with the leadership, educational and engagement opportunities that will accelerate our transition to a more just and prosperous clean energy future. We believe young people are a crucial driving force in creating a clean energy economy that is equitable and sustainable for all members of our society. FTN offers tools for engaging face-to-face with elected officials and business leaders in congressional districts across the country. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $24,000 (Position Secure through Dec. 2009) |
Volunteer Coordinator
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI |
| position summary: | The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), an award winning world class tourist attraction, is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, screening, placing and providing general orientation for new volunteers, while providing for the recognition and retention of all volunteers at OMSI. Working conditions for this position are a Sunday through Tuesday schedule, with flexibility to occasionally work on a Saturday as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Respond to inquiries regarding volunteer service at OMSI. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with full benefits and paid time off. |
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Trainings
FREE Class on Portland Transportation
Are you interested in transportation and land use issues? Neighborhood livability? Community-based projects?
If so, the City of Portland has a free class to help you understand the nuts-and-bolts of Portland's transportation system and how you can change it!
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Free Community Workshops
Please join us for these free estate planning classes that cover health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, powers of attorney, wills and living trusts. All are conducted by Richard B. Schneider, attorney and author, as part of the following community programs:
TUE 09.08.09 1:30-3P Downtown NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE/Elm Court TUE 09.15.09 1-2:30P SW NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
SUN 09.20.09 2-3:30P N ST JOHNS LIBRARY MON 09.21.09 6:30-7:45P NE HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY SAT 09.26.09 2-3:30P Downtown CENTRAL LIBRARY MON 09.28.09 1-2:30P Hillsboro HILLSBORO COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER WED 09.30.09 6:30-8P SW FULTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Regards, Devra
Devra Augusson Education and Public Affairs Coordinator
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Volunteering
Looking for Photographer
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Mentor Oregon Seeking Proctor Families
Do you have a special place in your heart and home for a child in need? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community and make a profound difference buy helping others? Mentor Oregon is seeking qualified, compassionate Proctor families to care for children with developmental disabilities. We provide training, team support and a generous monthly, tax free stipend. Because of the high needs of our children, ideal families will have one stay at home parent and a spare room specifically allocated for a child. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, have reliable transportation and possess a strong commitment to support children with special needs. For more information, call Joseph at 503-258-2440 ext. 107
Joseph Kern
Children's Program
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