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ICTC is non-profit infant mortality prevention, pregnancy support and midwife training organization comprised of women and men who are determined to make a difference in their communities. Established in 1991, our mission is to reduce infant mortality by promoting breastfeeding and increasing the number of black midwives to help improve community health. We provide education, support, and free services to pregnant women, new mothers and their families. In order to provide these services to the community, we rely on the assistance of volunteers and community members to spread the word and actively promote our organization. I am writing to inform you of our volunteer opportunities and to ask you to get involved. Volunteers at ICTC work on a variety of different projects. I have included a list of volunteer job descriptions. We are seeking people who have interest in the health field , especially midwifery, who have a few hours per month or week to work on interesting ICTC activities and projects. ICTC volunteer benefits include: Making new friends and professional contacts: Building your resume with ICTC involvement; Learning more about ICTC.; Taking advantage of educational opportunities; Enjoying networking opportunities; Contributing to the success of ICTC.
For more information, please visit www.blackmidwives.org. Please click here for the ICTC Volunteer Application and click here for the Job Descriptions. You may e-mail your application to me or mail a hard copy to ICTC P.O Box 11923 Portland, OR 97217 The Archimedes Movement; under the leadership of former Governor Kitzhaber; is seeking a student to work with the Project Director; Liz Baxter; Winter and Spring quarters to monitor and track the progress of legislation. The proposed legislation entitled "The Oregon Better Health Act" will be introduced in January; and the Archimedes leadership team would like a student to track the progress of the legislation. This will involve working with Archimedes staff and leaders; some time in Salem to observe and interact with key individuals as the legislation is introduced and moves through review; and writing of various documents to both provide updates on the legislation and to summarize the process at its conclusion (potentially for collaborative publication).
Interested students should have a good knowledge of health systems organization and policy; and should have completed at least PA 571 and PA 574 (or have equivalent background). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required; as well as excellent organizational abilities; the ability to work independently with little supervision; and a high level of comfort with innovation; change; and flexibility.
PAGAC Website help -posted 12-13-06
The Portland Area Global AIDS Coalition, a consortium of local groups
working globally on AIDS/HIV issues has ask for help with keeping their
web site up to date. This is a great volunteer and student project with
a minimal time commitment for the right person.
Volunteer or Internship Opportunity in Community Health at the Coalition of Community Health Clinics -Posted 11/7/06
Gain valuable experience in a community health non-profit!
Health Policy & Health Outcomes Research, Grantwriting /Grantseeking, Evaluation. Click here for more details.
Position Title: Administrative Intern
Agency Description:
Girls Inc of NW Oregon inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold by
exposing them to real world learning. Programs include GO Onward, Operation
SMART (science, math and relevant technology), Friendly PEERsuasion (drug
and alcohol prevention), Allies in Action (relational aggression
prevention), and Economic literacy.
A fast-paced office environment, Girls Inc is an excellent environment to
learn the nuts and bolts of non-profit administration including fund
development, program development and evaluation, and information management.
Position Responsibilities:
Qualifications Desired:
Work Schedule:
Flexible, office hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday with the exception of some
evenings and weekends for events.
Skills and experiences to be gained:
Transportation:
Car Necessary: no, but helpful
The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, Victims Assistance Program
is seeking On-Call Rape Victim Advocates (RVAs) to respond to local
hospitals to provide assistance and support to victims of sexual assault.
On Call RVA's respond during evenings, weekends and holidays.
Eighteen hours of training will be provided at the Multnomah County
Courthouse.
An application form, training agenda and complete information about the
role of On-Call Rape Victim Advocates is available at www.mcda.us/va.
You can also receive this information in the mail by calling 503-988-3222.
We are offering an opportunity to assist with an evaluation of a pilot project to implement immunization standing orders in an inpatient setting at two separate hospital sites. Standing orders are a proven best practice in public health for increasing immunization rates, however many hospitals are reluctant to implement them. The Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition launched this pilot project to help us understand the barriers and facilitators to institutionalizing standing orders in an inpatient setting.
We are in the midst of a multi-staged evaluation, one piece of which is the data collection and analyses from the two pilot sites. Currently we are seeking someone interested in abstracting chart data from two hospitals; entering, cleaning and managing the dataset; conducting basic analyses; and writing up the findings.
This is paid position, anticipated to take approximately 100-150 hours, between Fall 2006 and early Spring 2007. This would be a great opportunity for someone with the right analytic skills and research interest. The position would be located at the State Public Health Immunization Program, and we do have staff that could serve as student mentors, making this a great opportunity for a school-required internship.
If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Carol Opheikens
Created to engage individuals with marketing and public
relations skills, this volunteer group supports your local Red Cross
communication and public information initiatives.
It's up to you how much time you can volunteer - our need is great.
Throughout the year you can assist when your time allows by writing press
releases and public service announcements, pitching feature stories, or
making presentations. During a local or national emergency you can serve
on-call in a variety of roles an excellent way to practice PR/PIO skills in
a fast-paced setting while serving your community.
The benefits of volunteering are many:
To become a member of the Public Affairs Team, simply complete the
registration form and contact the Oregon Trail Chapter:
We hope you join us-the Public Affairs Team is an opportunity for you to use
your expertise to help Oregonians and build a stronger local Red Cross.
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
http://www.irco.org/IRCO/ has an ongoing project working on advocacy for
tobacco cessation and volunteers are needed. This project is specifically
focused on Asian and Pacific Island (API) populations in the Portland area
and works with API health networks and with business owners to promote smoke
free work places. If you speak an Asian or Pacific Island language your
help is especially needed.
For more details and/or to volunteer please call Pamela Strong at
503-235-9396.
Volunteer Opportunities
AmeriCorps Position for Deschutes County (Bend)
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette has an open AmeriCorps Position for Deschutes County. Our business is providing, promoting, and protecting access to reproductive and sexual health care for the women, men, and teens that need it the most. The AmeriCorps position will provide multiple levels to support and enhance two of Planned Parenthoods high priority education programs: The Teen Council Peer Education Program & Community Education Services for underserved youth while contributing to state wide intiatives.
This position is a full time AmeriCorps volunteer on an 11 month contract running September 17, 2007 through July 16, 2008. The position offers an Education Award of $4,725 plus a living allowance up to $11,100 total while serving, health insurance coverage, child care if eligible, and free training.
Please click here for details.
The Josiah Hill Clinic is seeking volunteers and interns!! JHC works to promote and improve early childhood development by providing education, testing, and resources to families and communities at risk for environmental health hazards.
If you are interested in learning more, below is a description of an upcoming info session. You can check them out at www.jhillclinic.org.
Also, attached is a more detailed description of the organizational history/mission.
Neighborhood House Community Garden
The Neighborhood House is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency food boxes (food and household supplies) to low income individuals. The garden was started last year in order to provide Neighborhood House clients with fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also a place for people to meet and have fun.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help care for the garden, plant, water, and pick and bag veggies for NH clients. We are also working on a few other projects including:
1. Youth Garden Growers: A middle school summer camp that will educate young individuals on how to plant and grow their own veggies, flowers, and fruits.
2. Community Art Project: This project aims to make the garden a place where individuals can make and place outdoor art. We are planning on having high school, middle school, and community members design a large mosaic on one side of the garden.
3. Community Meeting Place: This will focus on upgrading the seating arrangement at the garden. This will also include beautifying the non gardened area.
Now would be a great time to get involved if you want to help organize or need an internship.
Meeting time: Sunday 12-2 at Neighborhood House garden in Multinomah Village. If you are interested please email Payal Razdan at psrazdan@pdx.edu or call 503-725-8472
BILINGUAL VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS NEEDED!You can make a difference in the health of someone less fortunate by volunteering today!
The Coalition of Community Health Clinics is a non profit agency dedicated to the support of our members, a network of fourteen private, non-profit health clinics throughout Multnomah County. These clinics provide health services to the uninsured and under-served men, women and children in the Portland Metropolitan area.
Volunteer Medical Interpreting at a community clinic gives you an opportunity to provide an important health service to low-income and uninsured patients.
As a volunteer medical interpreter you will have the opportunity to:
• provide an important service to uninsured, low-income patients
• be the link between patient and provider to increase understanding of medical needs
• help community clinics provide medical services at lower cost
• join over 300 other Coalition Clinic volunteers
• network with local community clinics
• increase your language skills
• gain valuable experience to add to your resume.
The CCHC will provide • cultural competency and medical ethics training
• the cost of language proficiency assessments
• assessments that meet the standards recommended by the National Council on Interpretation in Health Care. You must be bilingual
• have a desire to help
• be willing to commit to a minimum of 50 hours over 6 months of volunteer time
No testing or training is necessary for certified medical interpreters. Please provide copies of your certification and you preference for placement. For more information or for a volunteer application please visit our website at http://www.coalitionclinics.org/interpretive-services-pub.html or contact us at the Coalition of Community Health Clinics 503.546.4991
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONALS to gain experience working with and teaching exercise to older adults and clinical populations. The Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing is conducting three research studies on exercise in cancer survivors. We are looking for exercise science/fitness students or those seeking a health-related degree to work with us on our projects. Students will work with both a research team and the certified exercise instructor to develop skills in fitness instruction in older adults and clinical populations, program evaluation and/or data management. Hours are varied and depend upon exercise class times and student availability. The position is currently unpaid, but could change if funds become available. If you are interested in learning more please contact Jessica Dobek, M.S. @ 503-494-4427, dobekj@ohsu.edu or Kerri Winters, PhD @ 503-494-0813, wintersk@ohsu.edu.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Our website has limited information on the three studies if you'd like to browse that:
www.ohsu.edu/son/survivorship
Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD
Asst. Professor/Assoc. Scientist
School of Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR 97239
503-494-0813 (voice)
503-418-0903 (fax)
email: wintersk@ohsu.edu
The African American Health Coalition is looking for volunteers to be potential presenters for their Diabetes and Nutrition Programs. They are mainly interested in people who can present culturally competent information. They are looking for speakers who can address a number of topics (exercise and nutrition, nutrition for your mind, body, and soul, and children's nutrition) or speaking to our Diabetes Support Group. If you or someone you know may be intersted in volunteering with AAHC please contact:
Christie Taylor
Program Coordinator
African American Health Coalition, Inc
2800 N Vancouver Ave, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97227
503-413-1850
christiet@aahc-portland.org
The International Center for Childbearing: Volunteering Opportunities
Please contact Shafiia Monroe at 503-460-9324 or via e-mail at kamariawilson@comcast.net.
If you are interested in this placement; please contact Liz Baxter; Archimedes Project Director; at liz@archimedesmovement.org providing your resume and a statement of interest and relevant experience. This is not a paid position; but offers the potential for some very valuable experience in the policy-making and legislative processes. If this is to be your PA 509; you will also need to develop a relevant learning contract in consulation with your faculty advisor and the PA 509 faculty.
If you are looking for a do-able (esp. during holiday season) student
internship/project or just interested in helping out, please contact,
Ms. Ann Pickar, Chair, Portland Global AIDS Coalition at apickar@cs.com or at 503 246-8629.
To check out there website: www.pagac.org
Unpaid Internship. Hours: 10-20 week flexible, 3-6 months flexible
Submit a resume and letter of interest to Jeff Shapiro, Operations Manager, jeffshapiro@coalitionclinics.org.
For more information visit Coalition of Community Health Clinics: www.coalitionclinics.org
Girls Inc. of NW Oregon
Intern
Position Description-Posted 9/27/06
Agency name: Girls Inc of NW Oregon
Address: 1233 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97214
Supervisor: Stacey Royce, Personnel Manager
Phone: 503-230-0054
Fax: 503-230-0057
Email: stacey@girlsincnworegon.org
Web:
www.girlsincnworegon.org
Public Transportation accessible:
Yes
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-Posted 9/20/06
OAIC Internship Opportunity-Posted 9/19/06
carol.opheikens@state.or.us
(971) 673-0284
Become a member of the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter Public
Affairs Team.
Volunteer Opportunity-Posted 8/14/06