Volunteer Opportunities
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There are many ways to give. Sometimes making a donation feels right. Other times giving of your time and skills feels even better.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
10/15/2008:
Nature Store Volunteers
Where: Portland Audubon - NW Cornell (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
Be a representative of the Portland Audubon Society and help welcome visitors to our Wildlife Sanctuary and shoppers at our Nature Store.
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11/01/2008:
BTA's Bike Safety Education Program Needs Volunteers
Where: Statewide (All of Oregon)
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
It takes a village to raise a safe bicyclist - do your part!
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11/08/2008:
Friends of Trees Expands Fall Leadership Trainings
Where: Portland & Vancouver (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Friends of Trees
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Friends of Trees
Seeking: Individuals
To meet a growing need for trees, Friends of Trees has expanded its leadership trainings this year for key volunteers who lead planters at weekend events.
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11/10/2008:
The Nature Conservancy's Volunteer Classifieds
Where: All of Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: The Nature Conservancy of Oregon
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: The Nature Conservancy of Oregon
Seeking: Individuals
If you like working hard in a beautiful natural place, your time and talents are needed! For more information about our current volunteer opportunities, and to learn how to apply, please visit the web site listed above or call Molly Dougherty, volunteer coordinator, at (503) 802-8100. Or, send an e-mail to mdougherty@tnc.org.
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11/19/2008:
Share nature with children at the Audubon Society
Where: Audubon Society, NW Cornell Rd (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
Children are our future, and Audubon’s volunteers bring them closer to nature by sharing our beautiful sanctuary with school groups throughout the spring.
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12/06/2008:
Arbor Lodge Pesticide-Free Work Party
Where: Arbor Lodge Park (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Seeking: Individuals
Support Pesticide-Free Parks! We'll be replacing the use of pesticides by weeding in the parks. Join us at monthly work parties. Snacks, tools and gloves will be provided.
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12/06/2008:
BTA Volunteer Saturdays!
Where: Portland Office (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
Join staff and other awesome volunteers on Dec. 6th for a laid-back morning of getting the word out to BTA members.
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12/07/2008:
Sewallcrest Pesticide-Free Park Work Parties
Where: Sewallcrest Park (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Seeking: Individuals
Support Pesticide-free Parks! We'll be replacing the use of pesticides by weeding in the parks. Join us at monthly work parties.
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Share nature with children at the Audubon Society
Where: Audubon Society, NW Cornell Rd (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
Children are our future, and Audubon’s volunteers bring them closer to nature by sharing our beautiful sanctuary with school groups throughout the spring.
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Pesticide Free Parks Volunteer
Where: Portland: SE, SW & N (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Support Pesticide Free Parks! Join us for work parties in one of Portland's three Pesticide Free Parks.
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Volunteer at Oregon's State Parks
Where: Throughout Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: Oregon State Parks Trust
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Oregon State Parks Trust
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Protect some of Oregon's most beloved public lands -- our State Parks! The Oregon State Parks system needs volunteers throughout Oregon. You can "adopt-a-park", come out for restoration and cleanup days, be a summer camp host, or join one of the many "Friends" groups for specific State Parks.
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RNP General Office Help
Where: Downtown Portland (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Renewable Northwest Project
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Renewable Northwest Project
Seeking: Individuals
You know the scene. Staff is stretch thin, everyone is working hard on the tasks at hand and incidental stuff gets put off and piles up. Help us dig out of this hole and be a star!
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OEC Office Volunteers
Where: 222 NW Davis St., Portland (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Oregon Environmental Council
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Oregon Environmental Council
Seeking: Individuals
You are always welcome at our beautiful, historic office in Old Town.
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OEC Community Outreach Volunteer
Where: Portland Metro area (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Oregon Environmental Council
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Oregon Environmental Council
Seeking: Individuals
Volunteer and Join the OEC Team!
Find out how you can get involved and help us move towards a greener, healthier Oregon.
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Join the Wolf Pack!
Where: Portland/Eugene (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Become a voice for wolves. Sign up for the Oregon Wild Wolf Pack.
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Volunteering & Action Teams
Where: Various (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Individuals
Volunteer Opportunities
From on-the-ground activities in our wild areas, to helping out at our offices in Portland, Bend and Eugene, there's a little something for everyone.
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Volunteer with Surfrider Foundation
Where: Throughout Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: Surfrider Foundation
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Surfrider Foundation
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Volunteer on the beach in the summer -- at the mountains in the winter! Surfrider has a range of volunteer opportunities, from cleaning litter from our beaches, to working with snowboarders on Mt. Hood to clean up the slopes!
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Web Design
Where: RNP Office - Portland (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Renewable Northwest Project
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Renewable Northwest Project
Seeking: Individuals
Renewable Northwest Project is seeking a creative individual or two to help update the graphics, look and feel of our web site. Work in conjunction with staff and volunteer helping with the coding. Be a part of a team that will help us redesign our site and streamline our communication of clean energy info to the region!
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BRING Ambassador
Where: Eugene Springfield metro area (Willamette Valley)
For whom: BRING Recycling
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: BRING Recycling
Seeking: Individuals
Wanted: BRING Ambassadors! Help us staff booths at fairs and festivals.
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NWEI Volunteer Opportunities
Where: Portland Metro (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Northwest Earth Institute
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Northwest Earth Institute
Seeking: Individuals
Initiating small group dialogue, offering NWEI discussion courses in your community, developing curriculum, planning events, offering presentations and mentoring others, the NWEI volunteer community is integral in ushering in a more sustainable future.
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Public Outreach
Where: Throughout Oregon (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Solar Oregon
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Solar Oregon
Seeking: Individuals
Professionally represent the interests of Solar Oregon and our sponsors.
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Nature Store Volunteers
Where: Portland Audubon - NW Cornell (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Audubon Society of Portland
Seeking: Individuals
Be a representative of the Portland Audubon Society and help welcome visitors to our Wildlife Sanctuary and shoppers at our Nature Store.
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Get Active
Where: Portland Office (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Recycling Advocates
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Recycling Advocates
Seeking: Individuals
Volunteer your time to help RA spread the word about reduction, reuse and recycling.
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Safe Routes to Schools
Where: Communities across the state (All of Oregon)
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
Volunteers help teach kids good pedestrian and bicycling habits, through one-time "Walkabouts" or through regular assistance at after-school programs.
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Volunteer Receptionist
Where: 233 NW 5th Ave. Portland (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
The Volunteer Receptionist will help to leverage staff time and keep the busy BTA office running smoothly
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Warehouse Volunteering
Where: Eugene (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: BRING Recycling
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: BRING Recycling
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Volunteer in our warehouse and put your hands to work.
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Environmental Volunteering!
Where: Throughout Central Oregon (Central Oregon)
For whom: Central Oregon Environmental Center
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Central Oregon Environmental Center
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
The Environmental Center and its Member Groups need your help! Get involved and make a difference in your community. You can sign up for our volunteer list to receive announcements of volunteer opportunities as they arise. Sign up on our website today!
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Become A Willamette River Guardian!
Where: Willamette River (Willamette Valley)
For whom: Willamette Riverkeeper
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Willamette Riverkeeper
Seeking: Individuals
Through Project 185, River Guardian volunteers choose a mile segment of the Willamette to monitor on a monthly basis. From canoes, kayaks, backyards or a favorite walking trail, River Guardians look for excessive erosion, new clearings, illegal dumping, sewer overflows, and other problems that affect the habitat and water quality of the Willamette.
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Bike Safety Education Program
Where: Various communities in Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Seeking: Individuals
Ride with elementary and middle school kids in the Bicycle Transportation Alliance's nationally recognized safety education program.
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Volunteering for the Gorge
Where: Throughout the Gorge, or in our Portland and Hood River offices (Portland Area & Gorge)
For whom: Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Every year, hundreds of volunteers and Gorge supporters are active in helping protect this incredible national treasure. We'd love to have your help, too.
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Construction and CleanUp Help
Where: Eugene/Springfield (Willamette Valley)
For whom: BRING Recycling
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: BRING Recycling
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Help BRING in the Future! Be part of the Planet Improvement Center construction team. We're seeking people with any of the following skills: carpentry, electrical, gardening, drywall, painting, welding, general construction, "gruntwork", landscaping and art.
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Corvallis Environmental Center’s Youth Garden Project
Where: Sunset Park, Corvallis (Willamette Valley)
For whom: Corvallis Environmental Center
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Corvallis Environmental Center
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
A great opportunity to get your body and social skills working together - Come garden with us!
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Become an Oregon Wild Action Team member
Where: Across Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
Action teams can get you involved across Oregon!
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Adopt-A-Wilderness Volunteers Needed
Where: Across Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
For whom: Oregon Wild
Seeking: Groups and Individuals
The Adopt-a-Wilderness program brings Oregonians closer to the land they love, and in so doing, builds local constituencies for protection of wilderness areas. The program also collects valuable "on the ground" data from volunteers to update roadless maps and build the foundation for a citizen’s wilderness proposal.
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Become a Habitat Ambassador!
Where: Anywhere (National)
For whom: National Wildlife Federation
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: National Wildlife Federation
Seeking: Individuals
Help NWF reach out to individuals in your community with information about why protecting wild places and wildlife is so important to our quality of lives and how they can help with a wildlife-friendly yard or garden. This is a great opportunity to interact with people at garden clubs, community centers, schools, neighborhoods and so many more places.
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The Nature Conservancy's Volunteer Classifieds
Where: All of Oregon (All of Oregon)
For whom: The Nature Conservancy of Oregon
Seeking: Individuals
For whom: The Nature Conservancy of Oregon
Seeking: Individuals
If you like working hard in a beautiful natural place, your time and talents are needed! For more information about our current volunteer opportunities, and to learn how to apply, please visit the web site listed above or call Molly Dougherty, volunteer coordinator, at (503) 802-8100. Or, send an e-mail to mdougherty@tnc.org.
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