Opportunity Details
TeamWorks: Get to Know a Neighborhood: St. Johns! (age 21+)
Whether you've lived there for years, are new to Portland, or you're just interested in exploring a new part of your city, this team is a great opportunity to get a little more familiar with St. Johns. We'll work alongside college students to help clean up the downtown corridor with St. Johns Mainstreet, restore native plants with Friends of Baltimore Woods, learn about how Community of Hope is working to address homelessness, and help Community Gardens provide low-cost gardening space for neighbors. We'll also tackle issues of development, and learn how St. Johns is working to maintain its affordability, character, and greenspaces.
Due to the fact that several team debriefs will be held at neighborhood watering holes, we do ask that all members be 21 and over.
If you've ever been curious to explore some of the nonprofits doing great things in St. John's, now's your chance -- this is the perfect team to get you outside this fall!
What is TeamWorks? TeamWorks teams consist of approximately 10-12 people, who, like you, are interested in getting to know our region through volunteerism. Led by a Hands On trained volunteer leader, your team will work together on a series of projects (listed below) with opportunities to discuss the impact your service is having on our community. Some projects will be paired with happy hour or a meal to allow your team to continue the conversation (meal/drink expenses are the responsibility of each individual team member).
Signing up for the FIRST session will sign you up for the entire TeamWorks. Commitment to every project in the series is important, so please carefully check the schedule below before signing up! If you know in advance you'd have to miss one of the projects, let us know and you may still be eligible to join the team. Questions can be directed to Melia Tichenor,melia@handsonportland.org or 503.200.3370.
Team Schedule:
Session 1:
Thursday, October 1st, 6:00-8:00pm
Walking Tour of St. Johns
N Portland
Meet team members and go on a walking tour of downtown St. Johns businesses followed by a brief training for our Clean Sweep opportunity. We'll wrap up our first event at Fixin' To.
Session 2:
Thursday, October 8th, 6:30-8:30pm
The Changing Shape of St. Johns
N Portland
We’ll learn more about neighborhood efforts to impact development from two St. Johns residents helping lead the charge. Cole Grisham with Cathedral Park Neighborhood Association will talk about their proactive neighbor-driven work with PSU students to influence the development of a nearby site. Shamus Lynsky will tell us about npGREENWAY, a 10 mile trail planned from the Steel Bridge to Kelley Point Park and efforts underway to expand and maintain neighborhood green spaces. Discussion and wrap-up at Occidental Brewing, right under the St. Johns bridge.
Session 3:
Saturday, October 10th, 9:30am-12:00pm
St. Johns Mainstreet Clean-Up
N Portland
For several years St. Johns Main Street has partnered with the University of Portland's School of Business to hold biannual student volunteer projects in our downtown corridor. We'll be working alongside students doing landscaping work in Dour public spaces and parks and general neighborhood clean-up. Debrief at the Kruger Cart Pod.
Session 4:
Monday, October 12th, 7:00-8:30pm
Attend a St. Johns Neighborhood Association Meeting
N Portland
Attend a St. Johns Neighborhood Association meeting. Learn about the essential functions of SJNA and attend the yearly Board elections meeting. Afterward, those interested can meet up for drinks at Leisure with a few past and present numbers to discuss what it’s like serving on a neighborhood Board.
Session 5:
Thursday, October 15th, 5:30-9:00pm
Helping Out at Community of Hope
N Portland
Community of Hope provides help and support services to homeless families in St. Johns and surrounding North Portland neighborhoods. We'll help out by putting together bunk beds in the Community of Hope shelter, as well as lending our helping hands to their garden. We'll also get to hear more about the organization of Community of Hope and the work they do to help homeless families from director Linda Jo Devlaeminck.
Session 6:
Tuesday, October 20th, 5:30-7:30pm
John's Community Garden Work Party
N Portland
Community Gardens provides low-cost gardening opportunities for physical and social benefit to communities and neighborhoods around Portland. Today we'll be visiting one of two Community Garden sites in St. Johns to learn more about the garden and to help clean it up. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and help beautify this precious community space.
Session 7:
Saturday, October 24th, 8:45am - 12:00pm, wrap-up till 1:00pm
No Ivy Day with Friends of Baltimore Woods
N Portland
Friends of Baltimore Woods hosts No Ivy Day as part of their efforts to preserve the woods not only for bicyclists, pedestrians and wildlife, but as an outdoor classroom for local schools. With views of Forest Park and the working harbor, the woods are perfectly situated as a learning laboratory to study watershed health at the intersection of urban and wild, residential and industrial ecosystems. Afterwards we’ll head to Dub’s, because it’s one of your Team Leader’s favorite places to eat in St. Johns.
Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot on the team! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+
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