For volunteers who would love to:

work on an event, cheerlead on the sidelines,

or serve at an elegant gala . . .

Upcoming opportunities at fundraising events:

(that benefit some of Portland's fabulous non-profits!)

'Illuminate the Future': An annual Gala and Auction

Thomas Edison High School
Volunteer as a table valet at this fundraiser for Thomas Edison High School, the only private high school in Oregon specifically designed and dedicated to meeting the needs of students with complex learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. Funds raised will support financial aid, educational programming, teacher professional development, technology enhancements and other programs for the students that Edison cannot provide through traditional revenue sources.

Work this event!

Help C.A.T. win a MILLION DOLLAR shelter makeover!

Cat Adoption Team
Oregon pet lovers are urged to sign on to ZooToo.com and help the Cat Adoption Team win a shelter makeover! C.A.T. is currently 41st out of 3,891 shelters nationwide and is the only shelter in Oregon with a viable chance at reaching the top 20! The contest ends March 31st, and we need your help!

10th Annual Race for the Roses - Sunday, April 6

Albertina Kerr
Lend your support and volunteer with over 2,000 runners and walkers at the Oregon Convention Center on Sunday, April 6 as they spend a morning in support of Albertina Kerr's vision. Participation ranges from course monitoring to handing out roses and medals to participants. Volunteer shifts range in start time from 4:30am (a great way to see the sun rise!) for course monitors to 7:30 am for timers and chip retrievers, as well as a clean-up crew to wrap things up at the race's finale. Don't miss this community-unifying event!  Work at this event!

Help Girls Inc. at their Power of the Purse Fundraiser! - Thursday, April 10

Girls Inc. of NW Portland
Our annual Power of the Purse fundraising event is coming up, and we need volunteers! Now in its third year, Power of the Purse pairs Portland community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists with local purse designers to create one-of-a-kind, dream handbags. The purses will be auctioned off during a live fashion show - modeled by Girls Inc. girls - to support programming that inspires Portland area girls to be strong, smart, and bold! We need volunteers to help with day-time set up, greeting guests, registration, selling raffle beads, and working at our new purse boutique and silent auction during the event! Work at this event!

BloomFest Volunteers - April 7th - 12th

Easter Seals
Beautiful fresh cut tulips are grown at the Wooden Shoe Bulb Company and will be sold in bunches of 10 blooms for $5 all over the State of Oregon. Volunteers are needed to sell bouquets of tulips for $5 at BloomFest sales sites in Portland Metro Area: Pioneer Courthouse Square, Bridgeport Village (April 6th – 13th), NIKE campus, and more. We also need folks to deliver tulips during the week to business locations or sell tulips to co-workers in your office. Easter Seals Oregon has existed since 1947 providing services to children and adults with disabilities in OR and SW Washington.

Work at this event!

Portland Walk MS 2008

Oregon Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Join the Movement by volunteering at the 2008 Portland MS Walk on April 12! We need volunteers to help set-up at Pioneer Courthouse Square, check in walkers, manage rest stops, hand out prizes, cheer on participants and much more. We have volunteer positions for all ages and numbers between 6:30am and 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity to get kids and groups involved! Get involved!

Gala Fundraising Event Coordinators Needed

Tualatin Riverkeepers
Coordinating Fundraising Events is a major component of development for non-profit organizations. As a Volunteer with Tualatin Riverkeepers you can learn to coordinate Silent & Live Auctions, work with a Professional Auctioneer, and coordinate Leadership Volunteers. Tualatin Riverkeepers currently needs leadership volunteers to coordinate the Green Heron Awards Dinner and Auction to be held May 17, 200 8 at the Tualatin Country Club. The Green Heron event raises much needed funds to support Tualatin Riverkeepers programs like citizen advocacy, habitat restoration and trips and tours! Get Involved!

Spotlight on Kerr Annual Gala and Auction Event

Albertina Kerr
On Friday, May 30, from 5-11pm, get involved in a Jazzy, Snazzy, Hot Summer Celebration at the glamorous Melody Ballroom with swanky dining and heated auctions! Volunteer-produced by Albertina Kerr Centers with community friends, board members and more than 300 fabulous guests in attendance. The reason? To benefit more than 1,700 Oregon Children and adults who rely on the services of Albertina Kerr Centers each year. Headquartered in Portland since 1907, Kerr spends more than 93 cents of every single dollar on direct services for Oregon residents.  Get Involved!

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