Opportunity Details
DeRail the Nails (age 16+) *Stand Together Week 2018*
Usable building materials are mindfully gleaned by our DeConstruction crew from structures that are slated to be demolished. Rather than smashing the structure to splintery wasteful bits, we go in and take the bad-boy apart piece by piece in order to salvage about 85% of the building's parts. From the site, they land at our processing lot to become rid of it's nails, screws, staples and the like. We then use this lumber in the construction of tiny homes for the houseless, as instructing material for our award winning ReFind Education Program, or for re-sale in the ReBuilding Center's store at 40-90% off market value.
About the Rebuilding Center:
The ReBuilding Center is a community building organization founded on the belief the the resources to address local challenges in a sustainable and equitable way exists right here in our own back yards. By diverting up to 8 tons of usable building materials from the waste stream on a daily basis, we connect all stakeholders in the communities' success through environmental justice, accessibility, equity and inclusion, and education and advocacy. Our Store on N Mississippi Ave is the regions largest depot for salvaged building material and, offering these materials at 40-90% of retail, is open to the public 7 days a week. We also offer affordable carpentry and home repair classes in our ReFind Education Shop, also on N. Mississippi Ave. All proceeds from the sale of salvaged material and class tickets allow us to: donate raw materials to community-based projects in need, connect grass-roots organizations with the resources they need to turn ideas into action, and provide over 3,000 volunteers opportunities in job-skill development and hands on sustainability work exposure every year.
What to know/Wear?
Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes! If you have a pair of work gloves and/or safety glasses, bring 'em!
Where to Park:
There is limited parking available on-site (follow the sweet green lines and arrows on the attached overhead view!) so carpooling is encouraged. Additionally, the space is very well served by the Yellow MAX line, which has a stop about two block west on Glisan.
Note: Volunteers under the age of 16 must volunteer with a parent/chaperone.
Stand Together Week is the Portland Timbers, Thorns FC, and T2 citywide volunteer initiative that brings the community together to support local nonprofit organizations. The week engages hundreds of supporters, including Timbers, Thorns FC, & T2 players, coaches, ambassadors and front office staff who work with various non-profits in the community. Since 2012, Stand Together Week participants have donated 15,371 hours of service at over 193 projects focused on benefitting youth and the environment.
Project Requirements:
- All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a Hands On Youth Waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. (print it now, fill it out, and bring it with you to save time during project check in).
- If you plan to bring children/additional volunteers you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team, then sign up your team for this project. Questions? Email teams@handsonportland.org
- Volunteers may be required to sign additional waivers on site, such as the Portland Parks & Recreation sign-in sheet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for ensuring that everyone signed up through your team attends - only sign up team members who have confirmed their availability. Teams that repeatedly sign up, but do not show up or show up with fewer volunteers than they signed up, may be removed. To add or remove team members from a project: log in to your volunteer account and click "Manage My Team" next to the appropriate upcoming opportunity.
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Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+
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