Volunteer & Service Opportunities

 

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If you have a volunteer or service opportunity that you would to have posted on the Oregon MPH website and/or disseminated over the OMPH listserv, please email post_it@oregonmph.org.

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Updated 7/19/2010

Internship position open at Clackamas County Community Health for the fall term.  Marti Franc, Public Health Manager, seeks a student to work on a project of collecting data about primary health care services and needs in the county.  CHAI (Community Health Access Initiative) would like to make this into a GIS mapping project – we would use our county’s GIS service for this. 

For more information please contact: 

Scott France, M.S.  

SFrance@co.clackamas.or.us

Tobacco Prevention and Education Program

Clackamas County Community Health Division

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6/21/2010 Updates

Wisdom of the Elders, Inc. (WISDOM) is seeking an experienced volunteer or intern with a background in STEM science, underserved populations, youth services, women's studies and/or Native American studies to help us conduct grant research for an important new emerging project.

WISDOM's Executive Producer is helping to form a new women's organization, the Indigenous Women in Science Network. She is conducting grant research to fund the activities of this organization and is seeking a volunteer who can help her to conduct 4-8 hours of grant research during this next week.

Our volunteer grant researcher will help develop a list of foundation and government agency grants with a purpose and mission statement that is closely aligned to ours and to that of the Indigenous Women in Science Network (see mission statements below). The individual would work one-on-one over the next week (June 21-25) under the guidance of our Executive Producer to develop a list of grants by June 25. This individual will become a part of a dynamic volunteer organization that includes 50 committed like-minded individuals, board members, teams and staff who are deeply committed to WISDOM's mission of Native American cultural preservation, education and race reconciliation.

The Indigenous Women in Science Network (IWSN) is a national network of native women scientists that are committed to extend support and networking to native women scientists across the country. The mission of the IWSN is as follows: The Indigenous Women in Science Network creates a community of mutual support for women scientists from all places. Honoring the wisdom of our elders, IWSN promotes the integration of cultural values with science to achieve harmony and balance for all generations. IWSN members are committed to empowering emerging scientists and celebrating women making contributions to science and community.

Wisdom of the Elders, Inc. (WISDOM) is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation located in Portland, Oregon. We record and preserve oral history, cultural arts and environmental science philosophy of exemplary American Indian historians, cultural leaders and environmentalists. We share their rich messages and cultural values with under-served Native Americans and diverse public audiences in collaboration with arts, cultural and educational organizations via public radio and website production, educational materials, and public events. Committed to Native American cultural preservation, education and race reconciliation, we especially seek to correct misconceptions, end prejudice, bring health and wellness to Native people, and demonstrate how Indian culture has and is continuing to enrich our worlds. Our website includes a large collection of audio files of our Wisdom of the Elders Radio Program, curriculum and Turtle Island Storytellers, our online speakers bureau of Native American storytellers and can be accessed at www.wisdomoftheelders.org and www.discoveringourstory.org   Please contact Rose High Bear at rosehb@wisdomoftheelders.org  for more information.

Dogidinh ("thank you" in Deg Hit'an Dine)
Rose High Bear (Deg Hit'an Dine)
Executive Producer
Wisdom of the Elders, Inc.
5518 SE Flavel Drive
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 775-4014
rosehb@wisdomoftheelders.org
www.wisdomoftheelders.org

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6/14/2010 Updates

NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Opportunities

Portland Pride

Portland Pride is coming up this weekend! Volunteer to table on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20. Shifts are 12-3 and 3-6 both days. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the festivities and make a difference! Tabling volunteers will represent the organization to the public, register people to vote, and host fun games. Email maeve@prochoiceoregon.org or call 503-223-4510 x13 to sign up for a shift.

Join us for Volunteer Drink a Beer
Our first Volunteer Drink a Beer of the summer will be Tuesday, June 29. If you've never volunteered for us before, this is a great opportunity! Make a difference in a fun, casual environment while you get to know other pro-choice Oregonians and enjoy snacks and beverages. We'll be getting ready for the upcoming election and we need everyone's help! Please RSVP to maeve@prochoiceoregon.org or 503-223-4510 x13.

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Be a part of this fantastic event benefiting children's programming at Impact Northwest: Yoshida's Sand in the City (Presented by Pacific Power)!

Each July 16th, 17th, and 18th, over 60,000 attendees visit Portland's Pioneer Square to check out our awesome sand sculptures and to support a great cause.

Volunteers are needed to assist with face painting, kids crafts, merchandise sales, set-up/tear down, and general assistance.

Volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt, as well as food and beverages provided from gracious donors during your shift!

Contact Rana DeBey at RDeBey@ImpactNW.org to find out how to sign up!

6/7/2010 Updates

NICWA(National Indian Child Welfare Association)

Donor and Membership Relations Internships

Contact: Carmen Farmer
Operations Specialist, National Indian Child Welfare Association
carmen@nicwa.org
(503) 222-4044  x111

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