Shiver Me Timbers! It’s a Pirate Cruise on the Plum Krazy 

Please help Blooming Branches Youth Development Strategies pay for summer programs.

Pirate River Cruise on July 19, 2008 hosted by (fun machine) Ken Smith.  Give low-income youth a leg up with your contribution to a great time.   

$500      Pirate King (Which kidney do you want?)

$250    Pirate Captain (Superheroes)

$100      First Mate (Nonprofit employees and other cheapskates)

$22.95   Deckhand (Students, children, and other ne’er-do-wells) 

July 9th, 2008 at 6:30p at University Place (Multnomah Falls Room) 310 SW Lincoln Street. Parking on street or Lot for $3/ (mention ODN)

Learn about the vital role the organizational development can play in process improvement in your organization as we explore three levels of process improvement immediately applicable in your organization. Gain an understanding of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Rummler-Brache and 7-step problem solving. Tips on what to and not to do when taking on process work.

Members free. Guests $10 to learn more: www.odnoregon.org

ODN-Oregon is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, developing and inspiring OD professionals and anyone interested in making a difference in organizations and communities.

Ever wish you could do something meaningful to help those who are homeless? And to do it as part of a diverse, dynamic and creative team?

The Council for the Homeless in Vancouver, WA is seeking a motivated, self-directed, sociable person to serve as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member in a Coordinator role for the collaborative Winter Hospitality Overflow (WHO) program. The WHO program provides nightly winter shelter to those needing a warm, safe and hospitable environment in Clark County.

The priority of the VISTA volunteer will be increasing the sustainability of the WHO program by recruiting and supporting the program volunteers while building and maintaining lasting partnerships with faith communities, businesses and community organizations.

Other goals include:

Position Title: AmeriCorps Program Support Specialist (Full-time) Organization: American Red Cross - AmeriCorps Department (Oregon State Service Corps) Basic Function: Provide support and coordination for the Oregon State Service Corps (OSSC) AmeriCorps Program.

Targeted start date: July 21, 2008 Pay rate: $12.26 - $14.10/hour (salaried position) Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; flexible medical spending account and 401(k) options

Literary Arts seeks an intern to help plan, organize, and produce a Gala fundraiser celebrating the 25th anniversary of Portland Arts & Lectures. The intern’s primary responsibility will be management of a silent auction. This is an excellent opportunity to gain nonprofit event planning experience and to be a key member of a major arts organization.

The Gala will take place on October 11, 2008. We seek a commitment of 8-10 hours per week, July through October. Scheduling is flexible, but the intern must be available during some business hours.

Primary duties:

• Manage silent auction

• Work with staff and board to solicit in-kind donations

• Track all donations, follow-up as necessary

SE Works is seeking a Contract Manager. This position is responsible for managing comprehensive workforce services including outreach, orientation, assessment, information and referral, job search assistance, retention services, and personal support. This individual will focus primarily managing programming for offenders who are returning to the community after a significant period of incarceration. The initiative seeks to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety by supporting participants as they successfully reintegrate into the community. Collaborative partners include Volunteers of America (VOA), Central City Concern, YWCA, and state and county justice partners. For a job description and application instructions, please visit www.seworks.org.

JOB OPPORTUNITITY AT THE REBUILDING CENTER:  Salvage Specialist                                                                                           

Salvage Specialist:

Summary:  

The Portland Beavers & Portland Timbers Community Fund (PBPTCF) supports charitable, non-profit organizations, registered as a 501(c)(3) with tax-exempt status from the IRS, and that are located within one of the four surrounding counties of the Portland metro area; Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark County in SW Washington. Grant seeking organizations must fall under one of the following areas of focus: Youth education, specifically the K-12 grade levels; Youth baseball, softball and soccer related projects; Childhood obesity; and Environmental awareness and activism with youth and families.

Community Consulting Program (CCP) Offers Pro-Bono Consulting Services Are you a small or medium-sized public-benefit non-profit within the Portland metro area needing consulting assistance with: ·         Leadership ·         Organization structure and culture ·         Strategy, goals, planning ·         Organizational processes and systems ·         Performance measures/rewards ·         Learning and building human capacity

A Thank You From Team DePave

From: "Nicolette Slagle" <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:38:38 -0700 To: Portland Subject: A Thank You From Team DePave

Dear DePavers,

Thanks to all that joined us on the 16th to tear up some asphalt!!  The energy and passion you all brought to the project was amazing!!  In the immortal words of Margaret Mead- "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."      Can you believe we tore up 3,000 sq ft of asphalt in nary 5 hours??  Way to go!!

Learn real-life skills for living a full, healthy life with an ongoing health condition.

The Living well Workshop was developed by Stanford University for people with a variety of ongoing conditions such as: diabetes, asthma, depression, anxiety, cancer, heart disease, pain, arthritis, HIV/AIDS and other health concerns.  Activities create confidence around regaining control of your life, gaining relief from symptoms, staying active and enjoying life.

This six week program will be held on Wednesdays, beginning on July 23, from 1-3:30 PM.  The program is free to individuals with a chronic condition and their caregivers.

Locations and dates:

NE Multicultural Senior Center /Loaves & Fishes Center, Inc.

5325 NE MLK Blvd.

Focus your business on a narrowly defined niche, satisfy the needs of that group and reap the rewards of repeat customers.

Presented by Peter Korchnak, owner of Semiosis Communications (www.semiosiscommunications.com), participants will learn simple and cost-effective methods of honing in on a niche that's ideal for their business and leave with a list of resources to conduct their own market research.

Date: July 7, 2008

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Place: MCNW Office, 2069 NE Hoyt St.

Cost: $10, pay at the door.

Please RSVP: Sarah at [email protected] or 503-236-1580 x209

For more information about Mercy Corps Northwest, please visit www.mercycorpsnw.org.

Volunteer at SMART Gala V: Samba at Sunset Aug. 9 and help Oregon kids get SMART.

Join us Saturday, August 9 (6:00 - 10:30pm) for SMART Gala V: Samba at Sunset, a rooftop samba party featuring dancing, Brazilian appetizers and drinks featuring Portland’s own Lions of Batucada.

Several volunteer positions available. Volunteers will receive discounted ticket price ($20 per person—regularly $35 per person) for a two-hour shift.

For more information about the event, visit www.smartgala.com

Interested in volunteering? Contact Lindsey at 503.937.4816 or email at ljohnson@getsmart

Funds raised will support SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) early literacy program.

Thinking about volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters? Join us on Saturday, July 12 to learn what it would be like to be a Big Brother or Big Sister!