Hands On Greater Portland

Early Learning Multnomah (ELM) is one of 16 regional early learning hubs working across Oregon. We believe every child can be successful in school and work hard to ensure children of color age six and under get what they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. We disrupt the structural barriers families of color face when their young children are growing and learning-through partnerships, family-driven priorities, and parent voice and engagement. Our parent group (Parent Accountability Council (PAC)) is hosting the 5th Annual Celebration at Gateway Discovery Park. This event is a celebration for the parents and their children who have participating in ELM’s work over the past 5 years along with our partners and supporters. We expect well over 250 people and rely on volunteers to ensure a successful event! Volunteers are needed for event set up, greeters and registration table; arts & crafts assistants (ie face painting and animal balloons), photo “booth” assistants, playground safety, clean up. Do message us if you speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Somalian, Russian, Bhutanese or Ukrainian are welcome! Sign up below, volunteer shifts: Entire event day: 8:30- 2:00PM OR Half day shifts: 8:30 AM – 11:00 or 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-226-9285

7/19/19 8:30 AM +more

Join us for an inspiring day! As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to directly support people in need. This shift is within the haircut area. Tasks include washing hair, sweeping and maintaining a clean and tidy salon area, managing the guest waitlist, and other tasks so that hair stylists can serve as many people as possible. When: Friday, July 19, 2019 8:30 am - 12:30 pm We need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success and we’re counting on every volunteer that signs up - please let us know if your availability changes after signing up. Where: This event takes place in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will receive the exact address of the event in a confirmation email after you have registered for a shift. What to Bring/Wear: Please try to limit personal belongings to what can be carried on your body or in your pockets. Although we may have a small amount of space to store you personal belongings, please do not bring anything valuable or too bulky along with you, as space is limited and may not be attended at all times. Please also wear comfortable clothes and shoes — it’s a big space and you could potentially do quite a bit of walking. We will be providing hot meals for the volunteers and clients, if you have any special dietary needs, you may want to bring your own food/snack along with you. What to Expect: Because we have a hard time predicting the turnout, we are asking you to remain as flexible as possible as we may need to shift you around to a variety of volunteer tasks during the course of the day. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding. Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this event; volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Every volunteer must sign up to reserve a volunteer slot. Creating a Volunteer Team is a great way to reserve slots for multiple people. IMPORTANT: If you do reserve slots for multiple team members, it is imperative that each person signed up shows up. Spaces are limited and groups who don't show up can drastically reduce the amount of work each shift can accomplish. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364.

7/19/19 8:30 AM

Join us for an inspiring day! As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to directly support people in need. This shift is within the food prep/service area. Tasks include prepping meal items, serving food to guests, maintaining a clean and tidy meal area, collecting trash, and breaking down the food prep area. When: Friday, July 19, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm We need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success and we’re counting on every volunteer that signs up - please let us know if your availability changes after signing up. Where: This event takes place in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will receive the exact address of the event in a confirmation email after you have registered for a shift. What to Bring/Wear: Please try to limit personal belongings to what can be carried on your body or in your pockets. Although we may have a small amount of space to store you personal belongings, please do not bring anything valuable or too bulky along with you, as space is limited and may not be attended at all times. Please also wear comfortable clothes and shoes — it’s a big space and you could potentially do quite a bit of walking. We will be providing hot meals for the volunteers and clients, if you have any special dietary needs, you may want to bring your own food/snack along with you. What to Expect: Because we have a hard time predicting the turnout, we are asking you to remain as flexible as possible as we may need to shift you around to a variety of volunteer tasks during the course of the day. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding. Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this event; volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Every volunteer must sign up to reserve a volunteer slot. Creating a Volunteer Team is a great way to reserve slots for multiple people. IMPORTANT: If you do reserve slots for multiple team members, it is imperative that each person signed up shows up. Spaces are limited and groups who don't show up can drastically reduce the amount of work each shift can accomplish. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364.

7/19/19 10:00 AM

Join us for an inspiring day! Volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with people in need from our community by supporting client intake, referral, and assistance; food preparation and serving; childcare activities; and other critical services. When: Friday, July 19, 2019 11:00 am - 3:00 pm We need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success and we’re counting on every volunteer that signs up - please let us know if your availability changes after signing up. Where: This event takes place in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will receive the address of the event in a confirmation email after you have registered for a shift. What to Bring/Wear: Please try to limit personal belongings to what can be carried on your body or in your pockets. Although we may have a small amount of space to store you personal belongings, please do not bring anything valuable or too bulky along with you, as space is limited and may not be attended at all times. Please also wear comfortable clothes and shoes — it’s a big space and you could potentially do quite a bit of walking. We will be providing hot meals for the volunteers and clients; if you have any special dietary needs, you may want to bring your own food/snack along with you. What to Expect: Because we have a hard time predicting the turnout, we are asking you to remain as flexible as possible as we may need to shift you around to a variety of volunteer tasks during the course of the day. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding. Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this event; volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. All volunteers must sign up to reserve a volunteer slot, including youth age 6 and up. Creating a Volunteer Team is a great way to reserve slots for multiple people. IMPORTANT: If you do reserve slots for multiple team members, it is imperative that each person signed up shows up. Spaces are limited and groups who don't show up can drastically reduce the amount of work each shift can accomplish. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364.

7/19/19 11:00 AM

Join us for an inspiring day! As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to directly support people in need. This shift is within the haircut area. Tasks include washing hair, sweeping and maintaining a clean and tidy salon area, managing the guest waitlist, and other tasks so that hair stylists can serve as many people as possible. When: Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm We need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success and we’re counting on every volunteer that signs up - please let us know if your availability changes after signing up. Where: This event takes place in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will receive the exact address of the event in a confirmation email after you have registered for a shift. What to Bring/Wear: Please try to limit personal belongings to what can be carried on your body or in your pockets. Although we may have a small amount of space to store you personal belongings, please do not bring anything valuable or too bulky along with you, as space is limited and may not be attended at all times. Please also wear comfortable clothes and shoes — it’s a big space and you could potentially do quite a bit of walking. We will be providing hot meals for the volunteers and clients, if you have any special dietary needs, you may want to bring your own food/snack along with you. What to Expect: Because we have a hard time predicting the turnout, we are asking you to remain as flexible as possible as we may need to shift you around to a variety of volunteer tasks during the course of the day. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding. Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this event; volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Every volunteer must sign up to reserve a volunteer slot. Creating a Volunteer Team is a great way to reserve slots for multiple people. IMPORTANT: If you do reserve slots for multiple team members, it is imperative that each person signed up shows up. Spaces are limited and groups who don't show up can drastically reduce the amount of work each shift can accomplish. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364.

7/19/19 12:00 PM

Join us for an inspiring day! As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to directly support people in need. This shift is within the childcare area. Tasks include supervising young children, leading play/activities, and checking children in and out of the childcare area. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are very helpful! When: Friday, July 19, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm We need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success and we’re counting on every volunteer that signs up - please let us know if your availability changes after signing up. Where: This event takes place in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will receive the exact address of the event in a confirmation email after you have registered for a shift. What to Bring/Wear: Please try to limit personal belongings to what can be carried on your body or in your pockets. Although we may have a small amount of space to store you personal belongings, please do not bring anything valuable or too bulky along with you, as space is limited and may not be attended at all times. Please also wear comfortable clothes and shoes — it’s a big space and you could potentially do quite a bit of walking. We will be providing hot meals for the volunteers and clients, if you have any special dietary needs, you may want to bring your own food/snack along with you. What to Expect: Because we have a hard time predicting the turnout, we are asking you to remain as flexible as possible as we may need to shift you around to a variety of volunteer tasks during the course of the day. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding. Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this event; volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Every volunteer must sign up to reserve a volunteer slot. Creating a Volunteer Team is a great way to reserve slots for multiple people. IMPORTANT: If you do reserve slots for multiple team members, it is imperative that each person signed up shows up. Spaces are limited and groups who don't show up can drastically reduce the amount of work each shift can accomplish. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364.

7/19/19 12:00 PM

Want to help ensure that Project Homeless Connect is a success? Are you physically able to break down tables, fold chairs, and box clothing and other materials? Do you like behind the scenes work? Then this is the project for you! In order for the event to be a success we need assistance getting our space cleaned up at the end of the day. Your support is greatly appreciated - click "Sign Up" below! When: Friday, July 19, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm We need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success and we’re counting on every volunteer that signs up, so please let us know if you are not going to be able to participate. Where: You will receive the address of the event in a confirmation email after you have registered for this shift. What to Wear: Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get a little dirty. Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this event; volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Every volunteer must sign up to reserve a volunteer slot. Creating a Volunteer Team is a great way to reserve slots for multiple people. IMPORTANT: If you do reserve slots for multiple team members, it is imperative that each person signed up shows up. Spaces are limited and groups who don't show up can drastically reduce the amount of work each shift can accomplish. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364.

7/19/19 3:00 PM

Gardening makes beautiful memories. Help prepare the Portland Memory Garden for another season of meaningful outdoor experience for individuals and caregivers coping with memory loss disorders, and make your own memories too! This is a great family friendly project. Garden tasks include weeding, grooming, sweeping, general cleanup. Most tools provided but please bring garden gloves, if you absolutly do not have access to garden gloves please email Patty- friendspmg@comcast.net. Rain or shine, please dress for the weather. Light refreshments served. Portland Memory Garden, a non-profit organization started in 2001, is dedicated to sharing the beauty of nature with those coping with memory disorders as well as with their care-givers. It is a free, secure, community resource for respite, recreation, and inspiration, maintained predominately with assistance from about 30 volunteers. The Portland Memory Garden is one of only 2 public gardens in the U.S. designed specifically for people with memory-affecting diseases and for their loved ones. Located in Ed Benedict Park, this little jewel provides four seasons of safe, accessible, and botanically rich experience. Please let us know if you are a group or individual with disabilities or other special needs- we want to be prepared to meet everyone’s needs and abilities for their outdoor volunteering experience. Email Julie at juliegbrown@yahoo.com after signing up. Project Requirements: Volunteers of any age can attend this project; any volunteer under age 15 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.

8/7/19 1:00 PM +more

Potluck in the Park has been serving a free hot meal to anyone in need since 1991. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 52 weeks a year, we provide a hot meal in downtown Portland in various locations. 400-800 Portlanders do not go hungry on Sunday because of Potluck in the Park. We are a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization and we accomplish our mission of providing nutritious food and an atmosphere of community to anyone in need, because of volunteers like you! Potluck in the Park Details: STARTING SUNDAY 04/28/19, Potluck in the Park will be held back at the NORTH PARK BLOCKS. Meal times and shift times remain the same. We may not have protection from the sun/rain, so dress accordingly for the weather. Volunteers should check in no earlier than 1:45pm and no later than 2:15pm. The actual meal service begins promptly at 3:00pm. We even provide limited cat and dog food for companion animals! Meal Service Activities Include: Helping to unload food and supplies Setting up and organizing in preparation for the meal service Serving hot or cold food to guests as they come through the line during meal service Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must sign up below to reserve a spot. Volunteer groups must also sign up below by first creating a Volunteer Team (read more here). You can then sign up your team for this project. This project is no longer accepting groups of more than 10. Teams of more than 10 people MUST email Bethany (bethany@potluckinthepark.org) to request permission to bring a large group. It is only with the EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION of the Volunteer Coordinator that teams over 10 members will be accepted. *You will receive an email from Hands On Greater Portland if you have successfully signed up your team. You can also check or update your team sign ups through your volunteer account. Need help creating or signing up a team or are you unsure if your team has the correct number of slots reserved? Email kaleema@handsonportland.org or call 503-228-9131. NOTE: In order to better communicate with volunteers, Potluck in the Park regularly sends out mailers and newsletters. To facilitate this, Potluck in the Park would like to use the contact information you supply when signing up to participate at Potluck In The Park. Potluck in the Park does not release this information to any other third party. If you do NOT wish to share your contact info with Potluck in the Park, please let the registration staff know on the day and you will be excluded from our e-newsletter and other mailings. -->Project Requirements<-- We ask that volunteers are 12 years of age or older to attend this project. We do make exceptions on a case by case basis where a volunteer is younger than 12 years old, but we reserve the right to restrict them to areas appropriate to age and stature. Any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian, or - if attending with an adult - have them fill one out at the event. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Remember to give this to the person running check-in! Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call Hands On at 503-226-9285.

7/21/19 2:00 PM +more

Potluck in the Park has been serving a free hot meal to anyone in need since 1991. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 52 weeks a year, we provide a hot meal in downtown Portland in various locations. 400-800 Portlanders do not go hungry on Sunday because of Potluck in the Park. We are a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization and we accomplish our mission of providing nutritious food and an atmosphere of community to anyone in need, because of volunteers like you! Potluck in the Park Details: STARTING SUNDAY 04/28/19, Potluck in the Park will be held back at the NORTH PARK BLOCKS. Meal times and shift times remain the same. We may not have protection from the sun/rain, so dress accordingly for the weather. Volunteers should check in no earlier than 1:45pm and no later than 2:15pm. The actual meal service begins promptly at 3:00pm. We even provide limited cat and dog food for companion animals! Dessert Service Activities Include: Helping to unload food and supplies Setting up and organizing in preparation for the dessert service Portioning desserts as needed Serving desserts to guests as they come through the line during meal service Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must sign up below to reserve a spot. Volunteer groups must also sign up below by first creating a Volunteer Team (read more here). You can then sign up your team for this project. This project is no longer accepting groups of more than 10. Teams of more than 10 people MUST email Bethany (bethany@potluckinthepark.org) to request permission to bring a large group. It is only with the EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION of the Volunteer Coordinator that teams over 10 members will be accepted. *You will receive an email from Hands On Greater Portland if you have successfully signed up your team. You can also check or update your team sign ups through your volunteer account. Need help creating or signing up a team or are you unsure if your team has the correct number of slots reserved? Email kaleema@handsonportland.org or call 503-228-9131. NOTE: In order to better communicate with volunteers, Potluck in the Park regularly sends out mailers and newsletters. To facilitate this, Potluck in the Park would like to use the contact information you supply when signing up to participate at Potluck In The Park. Potluck in the Park does not release this information to any other third party. If you do NOT wish to share your contact info with Potluck in the Park, please let the registration staff know on the day and you will be excluded from our e-newsletter and other mailings. -->Project Requirements<-- We ask that volunteers are 12 years of age or older to attend this project. We do make exceptions on a case by case basis where a volunteer is younger than 12 years old, but we reserve the right to restrict them to areas appropriate to age and stature. Any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian, or - if attending with an adult - have them fill one out at the event. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Remember to give this to the person running check-in! Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call Hands On at 503-226-9285.

7/21/19 2:00 PM +more

Potluck in the Park has been serving a free hot meal to anyone in need since 1991. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 52 weeks a year, we provide a hot meal in downtown Portland in various locations. 400-800 Portlanders do not go hungry on Sunday because of Potluck in the Park. We are a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization and we accomplish our mission of providing nutritious food and an atmosphere of community to anyone in need, because of volunteers like you! Potluck in the Park Details: STARTING SUNDAY 04/28/19, Potluck in the Park will be held back at the NORTH PARK BLOCKS. Meal times and shift times remain the same. We may not have protection from the sun/rain, so dress accordingly for the weather. Volunteers should check in no earlier than 3:00pm and no later than 3:15pm. Recycling and Clean Up Crew Activities Include: Monitoring disposal of trash and food into proper receptacles Collecting, cleaning and organizing of trash, recycle and compost bins Washing dishes and sweeping after service Helping to load supplies into Potluck truck at end of meal service Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must sign up below to reserve a spot. Volunteer groups must also sign up below by first creating a Volunteer Team (read more here). You can then sign up your team for this project. This project is no longer accepting groups of more than 10. Teams of more than 10 people MUST email Bethany (bethany@potluckinthepark.org) to request permission to bring a large group. It is only with the EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION of the Volunteer Coordinator that teams over 10 members will be accepted. *You will receive an email from Hands On Greater Portland if you have successfully signed up your team. You can also check or update your team sign ups through your volunteer account. Need help creating or signing up a team or are you unsure if your team has the correct number of slots reserved? Email kaleema@handsonportland.org or call 503-228-9131. NOTE: In order to better communicate with volunteers, Potluck in the Park regularly sends out mailers and newsletters. To facilitate this, Potluck in the Park would like to use the contact information you supply when signing up to participate at Potluck In The Park. Potluck in the Park does not release this information to any other third party. If you do NOT wish to share your contact info with Potluck in the Park, please let the registration staff know on the day and you will be excluded from our e-newsletter and other mailings. Project Requirements: We ask that volunteers are 16 years of age or older to attend this project. If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian, or - if attending with an adult - have them fill one out at the event. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form. Remember to give this to the person running check-in! Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call Hands On at 503-226-9285.

7/21/19 3:00 PM +more

Join the Oregon Food Bank in our mission to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Inspect, sort and repack all things refrigerated! You'll see fresh fruits and veggies, yogurt, meat, sandwiches and other nutritious foods that are highly valued by partner agencies and clients. Because we are working with perishable food in OFB's Fresh Alliance program, volunteers work in a room kept at 50 degrees. Please remember to wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes, and clothing you wouldn't mind getting just a little dirty. Must be comfortable bending and standing on concrete in a temperature-controlled (50 degree) room. The length of Fresh Alliance shifts is directly related to the amount of food we receive from the grocery stores that day. The end time is the latest the shift will go but we may end earlier! Please note that this is a very small shift and OFB is counting on you to show up if you sign up! Court-Ordered Volunteers: You will need to contact Oregon Food Bank directly to determine whether you are eligible to volunteer. Please contact Jenifer Naas at volunteer@oregonfoodbank.org or 503.972.2993 What one volunteer says about volunteering in the Fresh Alliance program: "Fresh Alliance gets the healthiest foods out to people who need it so they don't just have to rely on canned or dry goods. I can't think of a better use of my time." - Tom Keywords: free_the_future Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to attend this project. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring TWO waivers signed by their parent or legal guardian -- one for Hands On and one for Oregon Food Bank. Please download, complete, and bring these waivers with you on the day of the project: Hands On Youth Volunteer Waiver Oregon Food Bank Youth Release Form If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. Please create a Volunteer Team, then sign up your team for this project. PLEASE NOTE: If you are signing up as a Team, you are limited to reserving 8 slots. If you have more than 8 in your group, please sign up through the Oregon Food Bank's Group Sign Up page. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.

10/28/19 1:30 PM +more