Agency: Vision Action Network

Description:

Help set up and greet community members at the annual Washington County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Peace pole dedication. "The Dream of Peace lives on".

This is a community event sponsored by the Inter-religious Action Network, Human Rights Council of Washington County, and the Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission celebrating the continued impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s message on our community. Musical and multi-ethnic interpretive dance performances as well as special community awards for outstanding community service presented to educate and honor our diversity. 

Volunteer opportunities include:

Seating and event set up, program folding, ushers, and event cleanup.

Skill specific opportunities:

Event photographer – must have own camera and ability to send photographs over email or supply organizers with CD of images taken.

Sign language interpreter – Must have strong experience interpreting events with speaking and music for at least 2 hours continuously.

** Please email Volunteer Leader below if you have either of these skills.

Volunteers are welcome to stay for the event program.

Thanks for your support!

This project is open to volunteers 14 and older.  Volunteers under 18 must bring a waiver signed by a Parent/Guardian; please click on the link below to download:

Youth Volunteer Release Form

Join a group of volunteers on a done-in-a-day project led by a Hands On Greater Portland project leader. No advance training or ongoing commitment required, so sign up and participate in a project that fits your schedule. Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.

Impact Areas: Community Enrichment, Community Enrichment: Community Events, Community Enrichment

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Community Enrichment, Diversity, Arts

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Working with People, Photography