New Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

Here are some great new opportunities from one of our community partners. This would be good options to fulfill service learning requirements for summer school!

Central City Concern:

Customer Service Equity Evaluation/”Secret Shopper” Volunteers

Our organization’s Diversity Subcommittee currently has a need for multiple volunteers to assist in a customer service equity evaluation project. The information volunteers provide to the Diversity Subcommittee will be essential to helping CCC assess and improve the quality and equality of customer service, especially in relation to the diverse array of potential clients our programs see. Volunteers will play the role of potential CCC clients and make phone calls to and/or visit various CCC housing programs and evaluate their experiences after, much like a “secret shopper” program used in retail stores. This volunteer role is great for people who aren’t able to give a big chunk of time and desire a small, defined time commitment.

Our goal is to have a varied and diverse base of volunteers for this project. People from all ethnic backgrounds, ages (18+), genders, ableness, and other facets of self-identification are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested, please fill out the online interest form, e-mail volunteer@ccconcern.org, or call 503-200-3896.

Diversity Training Video Volunteer Actors and Actresses

CCC’s Diversity Committee is going to make a “Diversity 102” training video to provide further tools for staff members to interact effectively and appropriately with our incredibly diverse array of clients.

We are looking for students who would like to participate/act in several short scenes, which will be videotaped. As this is a training video about working with diverse members of our community, we are hoping to find an equally diverse group of volunteers with regard to gender, ethnicity, and age.

If you are interested, please fill out the online interest form, e-mail volunteer@ccconcern.org, or call 503-200-3896.

Oregon Public House Grand Opening

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

The Oregon Public House is a new Pub opening this Friday right down the street from Concordia! The Oregon Public House is a family friendly place to get a bite to eat or sit and have a local beer while supporting Portland’s local non-profits at the same time. 100% of the net profits from the Public House are donated to the charity of your choice. The grand opening is this Friday May 17th at 3:00pm at 700 NE Dekum St. Portland OR.

Mothers Day is Coming!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

Mothers day is almost here and what mom, grandma or aunt wouldn’t enjoy a manicure, pedicure or a new hair cut? Why not help out one of our community partners with your gift to mom? For the month of May Venus Allure Salon and Spa donating a percentage of their services for the month of May to help fund raise for Night Strike’s mobile medical clinic.

And don’t forget!!!!!!! Tomorrow Saturday May 11th your wonderful mail carrier will be collecting non perishable food for the Oregon Food Bank. Take a minute tonight and gather together some of your canned foods and Top Ramen to leave in by your mail box in the morning.

Volunteer with the MIKE Program!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

Mentoring with MIKE Program is an intensive, rewarding, and comprehensive volunteering commitment. You represent not only a stable academic part of a youth’s life, but also a friend, teacher, and positive role model for them to look up to.

Mentors with MIKE Program meet with small groups of 3-5 youth in a school setting once a week (1-1 ½ hours). It is an intensive requirement in which both the youth and mentor create a social and emotional bond that propels the youth towards academic and life success. Topics covered in MIKE Program include chronic disease prevention, kidney disease, healthy habits, exercise, healthy snacks and eating, and a final health leadership project.

Benefits:

Gain valuable in-class teaching, public health, and adolescent mentoring experiences
Work with an experienced teacher to implement a curriculum that meets national and state standards for comprehensive health education
Increase social and emotion service skills
Increase cultural intelligence
Guide youth to academic and career success
Work in a dynamic team environment with other mentors
Learn about Portland’s public health community and education system

To be a mentor with MIKE Program, all applicants must:

Be at least 20 years old
Attend the free MIKE Program Mentorship Training (2 full training days, schedule TBD)
Be able to attend all weekly mentoring meeting times
Pass the MIKE Program background check, including an interview
Have an interest in education, youth/child development, health, social services, or other cultures

We are seeking support for three different programs from January – June:

De La Salle North Catholic, Portland. Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00a. Feb 6 – June 5.
De La Salle North Catholic, Portland. Thursdays 8:00 – 9:00a. Feb 7 – June 6.
Miller Education Center West, Hillsboro. Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30p. Jan 17 – May 16.

To Apply: Email Kim Whitney, Program Coordinator atKim@MIKEProgram.org to get an application and to set up an interview.

For more information please call Kim Whitney at 503.296.7705

Post expires at 10:13am on Friday March 1st, 2013

CASA for Children

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

Our organization’s mission is to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children under the protection of the courts. We have a non-advocacy volunteer program that includes helping around the office to writing the legislature. We have an auction night in April that we will also need help running.

This is a 3-6 month commitment, and volunteering will take place during the standard work week (however some tasks can be performed on nights or weekends).

For more information please contact Alec Brown at 503.988.4177 or 503.988.5115. He can also be reached by email at abrown@casahelpskids.org

Post expires at 3:55pm on Tuesday April 30th, 2013

Want to be a leader in the Office of Service Leadership?!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

We are looking for 16 passionate, motivated, and energetic CU student leaders to coordinate a variety of service opportunities for their peers during the next academic year, including Student Service Corps, Alternative Break Teams, Service Experience Teams, and National Days of Service!

To find out more information about the Social Change Coordinator positions, including position descriptions, applications, and requirements, please visit our website at: www.tiny.cc/socialchange2013.

February 20^th: Applications Due – All Applications should be submitted by email toamdickerson@cu-portland.edu

February 21^st - February 27^th: Individual Interviews (Must sign-up for an interview time by February 20^th in the OSL) – Interview sign-ups available beginning Wednesday, February 13^th!

March 1^st: Notification of 2013 – 2014 Social Change Coordinator Team

For more information about becoming a Social Change Coordinator, contact Amy Dickerson, Assistant Director of Service Leadership by phone at 503-280-8679 or by email atamdickerson@cu-portland.edu.

Post expires at 4:43pm on Wednesday February 20th, 2013

NIKE Recess Program

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

Would you be interested in spending time with Faubion students during their recess? If so, the Nike Recess Program might the be service opportunity for you!

The Nike Recess Program is an opportunity for our Concordia students to go over the Faubion K-8 School on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 11:15am and 1:00pm to spend time with kids of all ages during their recess hour. Concordia students have the opportunity to play games and spend time with kids to provide a positive influence and extra support to the Faubion staff!

If you are interested in being a part of the Nike Recess Program, contact Scott Ferguson, Director of Service Leadership, by email atscferguson@cu-portland.edu.

Post expires at 4:41pm on Monday April 29th, 2013

Night Strike

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

Come out and join us for Night Strike on Thursday nights!

We go every Thursday except the last Thursday of every month. Meet in front of Elizabeth Hall at 6:15pm, transportation will be provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with and serve the local homeless population in downtown Portland.

For additional information about Night Strike and to get signed-up to go, contact Jordon Bartosz at jordonbartosz5309@gmail.com

Post expires at 4:37pm on Monday April 29th, 2013

Habitat for Humanity

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

This March we have a few fantastic opportunities to get involved with the Habitat for Humanity.

Join us Saturday, March 9th from 7:30am – 4pm to help build a home for a local family. Or come work with Habitat ReStore from 9am – 2:30pm.

Habitat ReStores raise funds to help Habitat for humanity build affordable homes in the Portland/Vancouver area. And, we keep usable materials out of the waste stream and into home building, remodeling and creative arts projects. With the help of our shoppers, donors and volunteers, we have raised over $1 million for Habitat, and we keep about 4.2 million pounds of materials out of the landfill each year. Volunteers will complete various tasks throughout the store and may get to be involved in special projects like painting or building to prepare for the homes.

If you are interested, stop by the Office of Service Leadership to sign up!

Post expires at 4:28pm on Saturday March 9th, 2013

Oregon Food Bank

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amy Dickerson

We have multiple opportunities to get involved at the Oregon Food Bank this semester!

We will be going to there on Saturday, March 2nd from 9am – 11:30 and on Thursday, March 14th from 2pm – 4pm. (More dates to come)

For more information contact Kim Clutter at kclutter@cu-portland.edu

Post expires at 4:23pm on Thursday March 14th, 2013