Want to spend time removing invasive species and native trees and shrubs while learning about the hands-on art and science of wetland restoration?

Consider volunteering with the Clackamas River Basin Council October 2nd. The party will last from 9 a.m. until 12, and all tools, plants, and other necessary items are provided.

The party will be located in Sandy, near Jacoby Road. For detailed directions and to register, email [email protected]

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Come to the RiPPLe! Thursday, October 7th First Thursday in the Pearl 6pm-10pm @ KEEN NW 13th and Lovejoy

Join us to celebrate another successful river clean up by We Love Clean Rivers with live music, beer/wine, a video contest and fantastic art.

Over 300 people extracted 4,000 lbs of trash during WLCRs annual Clackamas Clean Up on September 12, 2010. RiPPLe organized local artists to create art from the recycled materials which will all be featured and sold at the event. Come buy sculptures, paintings, jewelry and join an entire community of artists and environmental activists who work to inspire sustainable lifestyle changes through innovative artistic efforts.

ROSE Donor Breakfast honors partners working to improve Southeast

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND - ROSE Community Development Corp. will honor five people and organizations working to improve Outer Southeast during its fifth annual Donor Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 7. The event is free, though reservations are requested.

Since 1992, ROSE has worked to "Revitalize Outer South East" neighborhoods. Building on the belief that a stable home is a keystone for a successful life, ROSE works to create affordable housing in Southeast neighborhoods torn by unemployment and foreclosures.

NOVAA, Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administrators Association, presents: 'Volunteeronomics'. This year's conference focuses on making the most of your program during these tight economic times. NOVAA's Annual conference, held November 4, 2010 at the Oregon Zoo, features a wide variety of speakers and workshops for the beginning and advanced manager of volunteers.

For information on speakers, agenda, and registration, visit www.novaa.org

Registration deadline October 15, 2010.

The Oregon Woodland Cooperative is a nonprofit coop of small landowners primarily in Washington and Yamhill Counties. They are looking for volunteer help with bookkeeping. The Coop services over 50 small landowners in the area. You can read about this progressive bunch of people at: http://www.orwoodlandco-op.com/

The Asset Based Community Development approach to community work calls for the engagement of the gifts and resources of the whole community and recognizes that when people are intentional about relationship and use their abilities and talents together, life gets better. (http://www.mike-green.org/essence_of_abcd.php)

This training is based on the work of Mike Green and Henry Moore, who published the book: When People Care Enough to Act (Green, 2006). We will draw from your experience and ours to discover how six fundamental strategies that Henry and Mike teach can happen in your community.

Cascadia Wild's Wolverine Tracking Project

Spend your days snowshoeing in the winter woods.  Learn how to read the tracks animals have left in the snow.  Carry out surveys for rare carnivores that the Forest Service can use when planning their management activities.  Join Cascadia Wild for the Wolverine Tracking Project. 

The Wolverine Tracking project provides a space where trackers of all skill levels can come together to strengthen their skills, while helping steward our National Forest by monitoring rare carnivores. Kids are welcome, and no experience is necessary.

Voluntourism: Want to impact the lives of others in need around the globe? Want to expand your role as a global citizen while experiencing a wonderful sense of adventure? Join Life by Design NW in learning how you can combine international travel with meaningful service projects worldwide. It will change your life!

Course: Global Giveback

Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 30-Oct. 21

Time: 6:30-9:00 pm

Location: PCC/CLIMB, 1626 SE Water St., Portland

Cost: $59 for four classes

To register:

http://www.pcc.edu/registration/non-credit-registration.html;

CRN: 47786

There are many exciting opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering with the Department of Human Services in Multnomah County. Take a look at our website to see what might fit with your interests and skills: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/volunteer/ - positions include helping caseworkers with important work in Child Welfare offices, office and reception assistance in Self Sufficiency offices and special projects including fundraising for foster parents and decorating rooms where children in foster care visit with their biological families. In order to volunteer you must complete an online application, go through a background check process and attend a short Orientation.

There are many exciting opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering with the Department of Human Services in Multnomah County. Take a look at our website to see what might fit with your interests and skills: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/volunteer/ - positions include helping caseworkers with important work in Child Welfare offices, office and reception assistance in Self Sufficiency offices and special projects including fundraising for foster parents and decorating rooms where children in foster care visit with their biological families. In order to volunteer you must complete an online application, go through a background check process and attend a short Orientation.

Join the Forest Park Conservancy for our biggest volunteer work party of the year.

What: Forest Park Day of Stewardship

When: Saturday, October 16th, 9 am to 12:30 pm.

What: FPC will be hosting volunteer projects at six different sites in and around Forest Park, with the focus on habitat restoration. The event will be followed by a volunteer appreciation party complete with food, beverages and a raffle.

No previous experience required. FPC will provide all tools and training. Families are welcome.

Pre-registration is requested. We can accommodate up to 200 volunteers, and this event has filled up three years running now. To register online:

Do you have a passion for helping youth? Are you a student needing to fulfill community service/internship requirement? Do you need experience working with youth or in the social service field? Consider sharing your time and knowledge with youth at Leander Court’s Homework Club. We are looking for volunteer tutors.

Program description: Homework Club is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm at Leander Court 4620 SE 122nd Ave Portland OR 97236. Tutors help students complete their homework or help students improve on school subjects.