The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free homebuyer orientation on Wednesday, July 21st, from 6-7:30PM at the Center. This workshop outlines the steps to homeownership and the services provided by the Center. No reservations are required. For information, contact Kevin Gillette, Program Manager, at 360-690-4496 X101 or [email protected]. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non-profit counseling/education center.

Solar Oregon's Goal Net Zero (GNZ) discussions are a great follow up for anyone that has attended a past GNZ tour or just wanting to learn more about net zero concepts, design and building science. The second of a three part lecture series, Passive Haus/Solar Haus, will be on Wednesday, July 21.

On July 23, City Club hosts a discussion about tribal environmental stewardship with two representatives from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Cheryle Kennedy, the Tribes’ Chairwoman, will provide an overview of the ways that treaty rights and federal recognition and laws impact the region’s Native Americans, while focusing her attention on what the Grand Ronde are doing to promote culturally informed land and forestry management. Tribal lawyer Lisa Bluelake will discuss inter-tribal and inter-governmental efforts to promote habitat protection, maintain safe fish consumption levels and safeguard cultural and historic rights and practices.

Youth Empowered Action Camp, a summer camp for 11-16 year olds who want to make a difference in the world, is based in OR and CA. We are looking for a licensed nurse to do light duty at our camp in Santa Cruz July 25-30th. You will be staying at a very nice retreat center and receive free meals and lodging in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains in exchange for your volunteer service. Your duties will be minimal, including checking camper health forms, administering daily meds/vitamins, and tending to any (hopefully minor and infrequent) injuries. There are less than 20 participants. Most of the time you will be free to hike and relax. The amount of duty time per day is less than 30 minutes (except for check in on the first day).

Are you looking to gain experience working with youth? Want to help students achieve success in school?

The Southwest Washington Child Care Consortium (a program of ESD 112) is looking for 4 Middle School Enrichment Specialists to support middle school students in an after-school program designed to improve academic achievement and increase personal and social skills. The Enrichment Specialists will collaborate with program and school staff as well as community partners to provide engaging, fun and unique learning opportunities through tutoring, service-learning projects, and peer mentoring.

Job Announcement Part-time Homework Club Coordinator

SUMMARY Supervise an after-school Homework Club for low-income children residing in permanent housing. Create a supportive learning environment that fosters safety and promotes the completion of homework. Help students to focus on their intellectual and social competence.

HOURS: 6 hours per week, after-school on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 or 4:00-6:00. Position starts on Tuesday, September 14th and runs through June 2011.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greetings Community Organizations,

Are you interested in finding school-year volunteers for your non-profit organization while at the same time sharing the amazing things you do with interested students and possible summer interns?

Ever year, Career Services and SEEDS (the Community Service Program) at Reed College hold a Non-Profit Expo in order to expose Reed students to organizations in the Portland area.

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The Portland Community Gardens is seeking a donated new or used digital camera so that its staff and volunteers can take pictures of events and programming. We can pick it up. Please call Leslie or Mara at 503-823-1612. Thanks!

Learn more about us at http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=39846

The ReBuilding Center is offering a one day printmaking workshop this Saturday. Learn to make prints out of the smorgasbord of salvaged building materials in our warehouse!

Found Object Printmaking

Exploration of fundamental, non-traditional and invented printmaking techniques to create prints from found materials. Print from the inventory of found objects available at The ReBuilding Center. Existing patterns, fabricated textures, interesting shapes or materials can be molded or modified to pull a print from by hand. Learn how to print without a press! For all skill levels.

Sat July 24, 9am-3:30pm

Tuition: $50

$10 material fee made payable to the instructor the first day of class

Calling all skiers, snowboarders, outdoor enthusiast and volunteers to show your love for Timberline Lodge!

Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood National Forest Friends of the Forest Day August 15, 2010 - 9:30 to 2:00pm

Unite with other volunteers and support restoration efforts around this National Historic Landmark lodge! Volunteers will take part in beautifying the area surrounding Timberline Lodge with a gorgeous up-close view of Mt. Hood through replanting efforts, trail maintenance and amphitheatre area refurbishing.

All ages are welcome!

Learn about one of your favorite Oregon treasures during the lunchtime presentation.

Volunteer with the Summer SHINE School Program at Barnes Elementary School in Beaverton and play games, kick the soccer ball around, dig in the dirt and get paint on your fingers while having fun with kids!

Summer School Dates~ July 26 – August 19

Days~ Monday- Thursday

Times~ 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Info~ You may volunteer one day, or as many days per week, as fits your schedule. All volunteers must complete a SHINE application and consent to a background check.

Address~ Barnes Elementary School: 13730 SW Walker Road Beaverton, OR 97005. Barnes is located on Walker Road between Cedar Hills and Murray.