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Volunteer with Mercy Volunteer Corps
This is Mercy Volunteer Corps ongoing volunteer opportunity that last for a year. Volunteers (preferably post-grad students) will work at various service sites and provide the community with Education/Health Care/ Social service (helping people get back on their feet) with provided living space. Volunteer will recieve certain amount of income a month to cover basic expenses. Applications prefered around June but can be filled out anytime. If interested please email Angie Carlton (carlton.a@gmc.edu). More information here:http://www.mercyvolunteers.org/
Volunteer with the INTO OSU Cultural Ambassador Conversant Program
This is INTO's ongoing conversation program where OSU students volunteer 1 hour a week to help international INTO OSU Students practice English and promote cultural awareness. Gain valuable international experience and skills relevant to a global career. 1-term commitment, structured, flexible, and fun. Applications due by the end of Week 1 each term. More information here: http://oregonstate.edu/international/cultural-ambassador.
Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA) has an immediate opportunity for a volunteer intern to assist with a small scale data management and program evaluation project at the Family Relief Nursery (FRN). For more information, please contact Katie Harris, MPH at kharris@voaor.org
MIKE Program would like your help filling a critical 5 more volunteer positions to act as mentors to guide mostly low-income, minority youth in their health education classroom settings through our comprehensive health education curriculum. For more information, fill out their volunteer interest form.
Student Health Services is affiliated with several volunteer groups dedicated to furthering its mission. More information on these groups and how you can get involved is available on their website at http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/volunteer
Volunteer with the OSU Women's Center. The Women's Center welcomes volunteers from all class years and fields of study. Volunteers fill a variety of roles at the Center, including working regular weekly shifts and/or assisting on an as-needed basis with special projects and events.. For more information visit http://oregonstate.edu/womenscenter/volunteer.
Volunteer with Corvallis Parks & Recration. Parks and Recreation invites you to join with us to make a difference! With over 2,000 acres of parks and open spaces, the Corvallis Parks and Recreation staff simply could not maintain our exceptional parks or offer families such a large variety of activities without the help of volunteers like you. Parks and Recreation has year-round volunteer opportunities for almost every interest, schedule, and ability. There are opportunities for all ages, and we are happy to teach you new skills. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to exercise your mind and body, and share your unique expertise. Learn more about the volunteer opportunities with Corvallis Parks & Recreation here: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=267.
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
When: See description below
Where: See description below
Description:
Senior Meals/ Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to assist in local senior dining rooms, kitchens, and with delivering nutritious meals to area seniors in need. Volunteer jobs include: Setting and decorating tables, serving, and greeting in the dining rooms. Dishwashing, food packaging, and cleaning help is needed in the kitchens. Drivers are also needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors’ doors. Please consider giving your time to help end senior hunger in your community. Volunteers can give as little as 90 minutes a week and still make a difference. Lebanon and Albany have the highest need, and Corvallis has a waiting list for volunteers at this time.
Albany Senior Center Lebanon Senior Center Corvallis Senior Center
489 Water Ave,NW 80 Tangent St. 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
541-967-7647 541-451-1139 541-753-1022
Requirements: None
Contact Info: Carly Funk: cfonk@ocwcog.org, 541.924.8423
Website: http://www.mowaa.org/
Kitchen Volunteers Needed at Trillium Children's Farm Home's Old School Café
When: Now through Summer 2013
Where: Trillium Children's Farm Home, 4455 U.S. 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
Description: Trillium is Oregon's largest provider of children's mental health treatment. Our vision is to help children and their families learn the skills necessary to manage their mental health needs and become thriving, productive members of society. Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.
The Children's Farm Home in Corvallis is currently in need of volunteers to help in the kitchen and wait tables in the newly refurbished Old School Café.
Requirements: Call or email Cheri Galvin (below) for more information and further requirements.
Contact Info: Cheri Galvin: cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org, 541-758-5953
Website: http://www.trilliumfamily.org/AboutTrillium/Facilities/ChildrensFarmHome/tabid/162/Default.aspx
Conversation Partner needed for Non-English Spekaers at The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
When: Spring 2013, 1-2 hours per week
Where: Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 SW Ninth St, Corvallis
Description: Give a gift of conversation! Receive a gift of world friendship! Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center(CMLC) is seeking volunteers to be conversation partners with people who are non-native English speakers. All you need to be a good conversation partner is an interest in language and people, a good command of English and an hour or two a week to meet with a partner.
Schedule is flexible.
CMLC will be having a conversation partner orientation to provide tips and resources for anyone wanting to be a conversation partner. The orientation sessions will be Tuesday April 9th 11:00 am – 12:00pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center. If either of these times is not convenient, contact the center. Visit our website for more information about the center: www.cmlcenter.org
Please e-mail CMLC at cmlc@peak.org or call 541-754-7225 to sign up for the orientations.
Requirements: Good command of English
Interest in languages and meeting people from other countries One hour per week commitment Training recommended (April 9th 11:00 - 12:00 or 3:30 - 4:30 - or by appointment ).
Contact Info: Caitlin Sullivan, cmlc@peak.org.
Website: www.cmlcenter.org
Cornerstone Associates Inc. Webmaster
When: Needed immediately, hours will be flexible, duration unknown
Where: Cornerstone Associates Inc. admin. office; 1445 SE Crystal Lake Drive, Corvallis
Description: We lost our webmaster and need help with organizational website to include: finishing updates; making corrections; downloading data, pictures, video; help with postings, etc.
Cornerstone Associates Inc. seeks to create meaningful community involvement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements: Knowledge of web design and maintenance
Contact Info: Claude Elmore: 541-752-9724, celmore@cornerstoneassoc.org
Website: www.cornerstoneassociates.com
Volunteer for The Arts Center
When: See Description Below
Where: The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, OR 97331
Description: Volunteers needed for The ArtShop: (Entrance to the Arts Center Building) help shop and sell local and regional artist hand crafted items.
Volunteers: weekly, 2-3 hour shifts staffing the front desk. Duties include warm and friendly greeting to visitors; providing information about the exhibits, our programs,and upcoming events; answering/transferring phone calls and taking messages. Might be good experience for business/admin. student.
Requirements: None
Contact Info: Hester Coucke (kook-a), hester@theartscenter.net, 1 (541) 754-1551 ext. 658
Website: http://theartscenter.net/
Production Volunteers Needed for Majestic Theatre Upcoming Play
When: See Description Below
Where: Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street Corvallis, OR 97333
Description: They are looking for production volunteers for their next show In The Next Room (Or the Vibrator Play).
Currently, they are in need of:
- Light board operator
- Sound board operator
- Sewing assistant
- Backstage assistant (would help with costume changes)
- Load-in assistants
Some dates to keep in mind:
- March 17th: set load-in work party
- March 28th, 29th: Run-throughs on the main stage stage
- March 30th: Tech--need all backstage assistance and operators from now on
- April 1st, 2nd, 4th: Full dress tech
- April 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th: Performance nights! (7th and 14th are matinee performances)
- April 14th: STRIKE!
Interested in getting involved? Let the Majestic know!
Requirements: No requirements needed, but experience in theatre production is preferred!
Contact Info: Sarah McKenney 541.758.7827,sarah@majestic.org
Website: http://www.majestic.org/
Year Long Volunteering with Lutheran Volunteer Corps
When: Determined after application process
Where: Depends on placement after acceptance
Description: Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) is a community of faith that unites people to work for peace with justice. LVC matches volunteers with full-time positions in social justice organizations for one year in one of 14 US cities. LVC Volunteers commit to three core practices: building community, working for social justice and living simply and sustainably. When you join LVC, your talent, strength and imagination will be valued in our collective struggle for justice.In addition to gaining valuable life and work experience, all Volunteers receive health insurance, modest living stipend, two weeks vacation and additional program support.
Requirements: No requirements needed
Contact Info: Lutheran Volunteer Corps, 202-387-3222, recruitment@lutheranvolunteercorps.org
Website: http://www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org/template/index.cfm
Green Belt Land Trust Volunteer Naturalist
When: Four 2-hour shifts (weekends and select weekdays) between May 25th-September 29th 2013
Where: Various locations
Description: The Greenbelt Land Trust (GLT) benefits the people of Oregon’s beautiful Mid-Willamette Valley by protecting open space in their communities. Working with willing landowners and private and governmental organizations, we have permanently safeguarded over 1800 acres of farmland, forest, meadowland, and riparian areas.
You're invited to explore our Volunteer Naturalist program! Naturalists will maintain a friendly presence on Bald Hill Farm throughout the summer, and provide informal outreach and natural history education for visitors.
All volunteers MUST complete the orientation and trainign session on May 19th, from 9am-2pm (see link to register below). Participants will learn about the nuts and bolts of being a Volunteer Naturalist and receive training in the natural history of Bald Hill Farm, the mission on Greenbelt Land Trust, interpretation skills and more. Classroom and field field training with a lunch break will be provided.
Requirements: Volunteer naturalists must be 18 or older, and register for and attend the volunteer orientation. SIGN UP HERE
Contact Info: volunteer@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Website: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050844ABAE2DAB9-volunteer | http://www.greenbeltlandtrust.org/index.html
Produce for the People Community Garden Member
When: Weekly
Where: 4000 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis (behind the Westside Community Church)
Description: Produce for the People is a community garden serving low-income individuals and organizations in Corvallis. Members of the garden make a monthly commitment of their time to work in the garden, and get to harvest as much produce as they need. Excess produce is donated to local organizations and individuals in need. Members work together in the entire 10,000 sq. ft. garden, and collaboratively manage the space and the group. We will also host one-time service learning opportunities for individuals and groups. Contact us for information on upcoming meetings. We were previously part of the Producing for the People project, the link below has more information on that program.
Work party schedule: Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30, Thursdays, 6-8, and Saturdays 8:30 - 10:30
Requirements: No garden experience needed, only motivation to learn! We will enthusiastically work with individuals of all ages and abilities, and we have a variety of tasks requiring diverse skill-sets. Youth under 16 should attend with a responsible adult. We will also host workshops to help you learn gardening skills and knowledge.
Contact Info: Sue Domingues: sue_domingues@hotmail.com, 541-231-3859
Website: http://health.oregonstate.edu/producing-for-the-future | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Produce-for-the-People/347728461998306?fref=ts
Volunteer with Energize Corvallis
When: Share resources with network 4 times a year
Where: You define area
Description: It is up to all of us to decide how we are going to live and what kind of community we are going to create. Energize Corvallis is dedicated to creating a community where our homes glow with efficient lights, where it is easy and affordable to make home efficiency upgrades, where our streets are filled with more bikes and buses than cars, and where our neighbors are taking charge of their energy use through everyday actions.
We need your help. As an Energizer volunteer, we’ll ask you to help get the word out about Energize Corvallis programs, energy efficiency incentives, and educational information four times a year.
Volunteering with Energizers just takes a few hours a year:
- You define your reach. Your Energizer network can be a geographic location such as your block, your neighborhood, or your apartment or townhouse building. Your network can also be a social group such as your colleagues at work, your parent-teacher association, your church, your reading group, or your sports team.
- You decide how to get the word out. We’ll give you an Energize Corvallis flyer to share with your network four times a year. You can email the flyer to your network or you can pick up copies of the flyer and hand them out.
- You decide when to get the word out. You’ll have a whole month to send your email or distribute your flyers, so you can pick the time that is just right for you and your network.
Requirements: Register here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/energizers
Contact Info: Carly Lettero: carlylettero@gmail.com
Website: http://energizecorvallis.org/ | http://energizecorvallis.org/energizers/
SAGE Garden Volunteer
When: starts Wednesday, March 20th until October (4:00 pm until dusk, around 6:30pm)
Where: Bruce Starker Arts Park, SW 45th Place & SW Country Club Dr (off of SW Philomath/OR-34W)
Description: You're invited to get involved in a fun volunteer opportunity with the Corvallis Environmental Center's Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE). SAGE is a 1-acre educational production garden located in Bruce Starker Arts Park in Corvallis (45th Place and Country Club Drive). The garden serves as a place to learn and grow food. We donate the food to local food banks and soup kitchens, providing fresh produce to families in need. In 2011, we donated 7,000 pounds of produce to hunger relief agencies in Corvallis.
Our work relies on volunteers to help plant, weed, and harvest the food at SAGE Work Parties. We'd like to invite you and/or your group to volunteer for a work party. Work parties are a fun, relaxing way to help your community. You can learn how food is grown, spend a day outdoors, have a picnic, and build teamwork, all while helping make a difference! We are happy to tailor the work party to match your interests. A typical work party starts with a tour of the garden, introductions, and time to answer questions. After that, volunteers will work as teams in the garden for just 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Scheduling is very flexible. Individuals, families, and small groups are welcome to attend regularly scheduled work parties open to the public every Tuesday from 4-6pm (no scheduling required, just show up!). Or reserve a special spot just for your group or student organization! Group work parties can be scheduled for any Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon, or Saturday mornings or afternoons (except April), between March through October.
Contact Info: To learn more or schedule a group work party, please contact Deanna Lloyd, ECI Outreach Coordinator and garden manager, at SAGE@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org or (541) 753-9211. We hope to see you at the garden!
When: Ongoing
Where: 33747 Looney Lane, Tangent OR
Description: Repackaging food (ex. Frozen vegetables, cereal, beans, etc.) into smaller containers that will be distributed to those experiencing food insecurity. Projects can hold 20-30 participants. Available shifts: flexible Monday-Sunday for a 2 hour block.
MONTHLY OPEN HOUSE: Every last Thursday of the month from 6-8pm is an open house for volunteers as well (with the exception of December). 2013 open house dates include Thursday February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 31st, and November 28th.
Contact Info: Susan James, Gleaning and Volunteer Programs Coordinator, foodsharewarehouse@communityservices.us or sjames@communityservices.us; 541-758-2645
That's My Farmer Program Promotion for Ten Rivers Food Web
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-Noon
Where: Corvallis Farmers' Market (1st and Jackson)
Description: Ten Rivers Food Web provides strategic leadership to build a robust and resilient food system in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Volunteers will work with farmers' market staff to raise awareness of the That's My Farmer SNAP program, which increases low-income access to local, healthy food. They will provide educational materials, and explain the program to market attendees. Volunteers will also ask interested attendees to donate to the program.
6 Volunteers Needed
Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 or older, be outgoing and comfortable talking with strangers, and have experience handling money. Volunteers will also need to complete a training in May (date and time TBA).
Contact Info: Dan Blaustein-Rejto: dan@tenriversfoodweb.org
Website: http://locallygrown.org/home/ | http://tenriversfoodweb.org/home/?page_id=10195
Data Entry and Office Assistant for Ten Rivers Food Web
When: Summer, 1-2 times per month for 2-4 hours
Where: Ten Rivers Food Web Office (101 SW Western Blvd.)
Description: Ten Rivers Food Web provides strategic leadership to build a robust and resilient food system in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Currently, we are seeking one to two detail-oriented volunteers to enter data for our That's My Farmer SNAP program, which improves low-income access to local, healthy food. This data entry enables us to analyze the impact of the program, and thereby improve upon it to make local, healthy food more accessible and affordable. Opportunities to assist with other office tasks will likely be available.
1-2 Volunteers Needed
Requirements: Volunteers must be diligent and detail-oriented
Contact Info: Dan Blaustein-Rejto: dan@tenriversfoodweb.org
Website: http://tenriversfoodweb.org/home/ | http://tenriversfoodweb.org/home/?page_id=10195
After-School Tutoring at Linus Pauling Middle School with Casa Latino Unidos
When: Tuesday/Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 NW Cleveland Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon
Description: Hey all! We are working with Linus Pauling Middle School Homework Club for an hour (3:30pm- 4:30 pm) every Tuesday and Thursday. All we are doing is facilitating and helping the students in need of help on their homework. It is nothing too hard so please come out and help us we need all the help we can get!!
8 Volunteers Needed
Requirements: Just a background check (it takes literally one minute), patience with younger students
Contact Info: Rusty Fernando, 541-223-5310 or casa.latino.unidos@gmail.com
Website: http://casalatinosunidos.org/volunteer/
College Hill High School Tutoring
When: Volunteers needed ASAP; see below for program times
Where: Harding Center, 510 NW 31st Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
Description: College Hill High School (CHHS) is the alternative public high school program of the Corvallis School District serving students from Corvallis and Crescent Valley High Schools. The program is goal oriented and provides opportunities for students who struggle with in the traditional classroom to excel academically and complete their high school diploma. Our greatest volunteer needs are for during the following times:
- M, T, W, R, F: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM; tutoring and classroom assistance in math, reading, writing, health, social studies, science and technology
- M, T, W: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; tutoring assistance for GED class
Due to our independent study structure, our volunteer scheduling is very flexible and we can easily accomodate most schedules. OSU students in the Education Double Degree program can count CHHS volunteer hours towards their required classroom experience hours.
Contact Info. Email Sara Stride at sara.stride@corvallis.k12.or.us for an electronic volunteer application form, or call 541-757-4591
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Recycling Block Captain program
When: Anytime
Where: Your neighborhood
Description: Now's a great time to join the growing ranks of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Recycling Block Captain program! It’s a program in which you can help educate your Corvallis neighbors about recycling, composting, and waste prevention. It only takes a couple hours every three months, so it’s both easy and very beneficial to the neighborhoods that are served.
Recycling block captains have two primary responsibilities:
- Distribute recycling information to your neighbors 3-4 times per year, and
- Serve as a liaison between your neighbors and the Coalition’s Waste Prevention Action Team (i.e. pickup your handouts quarterly and help answer your neighbors’ questions if/when they arise).
The Coalition provides the handouts; you define your own neighborhood (number of homes and location). You can see a map of existing neighborhoods and past handouts on our webpage: http://tiny.cc/wpatcapt.
Requirements: Use this online form to sign up: http://tiny.cc/RecycCaptain
Contact Info: Andra Norris, andrealnorris@gmail.com
Websites: http://sustainablecorvallis.org/ | http://sustainablecorvallis.org/action-teams/waste-prevention/recycling-block-captain-program/
Internships and Volunteer Positions with Work Unlimited
When: ASAP
Where: Benton Plaza, 408 SW Monroe
Description: Work Unlimited provides case management services to individuals in our community who have special needs. 90% or more of whom are residents of the Benton Plaza, the Julian Hotel, or other low-income housing facilities, and have a severe/chronic mental illness or other disabling condition.
The purpose of our program is to assist clients in managing their illnesses or disabling conditions so they may continue to live independently and not fall into homelessness, addiction, or crime and thereby require more costly social services.
OSU interns and volunteers are needed to assist in developing plans and programs in the following five areas:
- The importance of a balanced diet
- Regular physical exercise; increasing participation in activities
- Reducing intake of non-prescribed drugs & alcohol
- Developing social support networks
Requirements: Contact Gerry Perrone (see below) for more info
Contact Info: Gerry Perrone: 541-231-1852
Website: http://www.workunlimited.org/
Coach Youth Lacrosse with Corvallis Parks and Recreation
When: Program runs April 1 - June 1, 2013 with practices during the week and games on Saturdays
Where: Corvallis; specific locations will vary
Description: Remember when you played sports as a child? It was fun, you made friends, it felt good and you learned to love the game. You can help someone have this same experience. Share your skills and make a difference in a young person's life by becoming a volunteer coach for the Parks & Recreation Department.
Sign up now to coach either boys or girls lacrosse, and share your knowledge and love of the game with the youth of Corvallis.
Requirements: Must be present at all games and practices, contact Robert (see below) for further requirements and to schedule an interview
Contact Info: Robert Thornberg: robert.thornberg@ci.corvallis.or.us or 541-754-1706
Website: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?recordid=46&page=267
Relay for Life Teams
When: Now until May 17th
Where: Realy for Life will take place in the MU Quad on May 17th
Description: At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer – just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!
The OSU Relay for Life organization would love volunteers to join and create a Relay for Life team. Each team will create fundraisers of their choice to donate to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. May 17th-18th is the Relay event during which we will camp out in the MU Quad for a night of relaying against cancer, entertainment, food, games, prizes, and more. It's an amazing opportunity and we hope you create a team with your friends, peers or classmates!
Requirements: none
Contact Info: Julie Knapp: knappju@onid.orst.edu
Website: www.osurelay.com | http://www.facebook.com/OregonStateRelayForLife2013
Campus Recycling's Repair Fair Volunteer
When: Fairs are monthly, times variable
Where: Student Sustainability Center, 738 SW 15th St (15th St near Western)
Description: The OSU Waste Watchers needs volunteers with repair skills - computers, electronics, furniture, general household items, clothing, anything! We are hosting monthly Repair Fairs, workshops at which students and community members bring broken items and learn how to fix them.
Our first Repair Fair was on October 29th and was very successful. Learn more about the event in this blog post or view photos on Facebook.
Requirements: Skills and experience in repairing computers, electronics, furniture, household items, clothing or other items
Contact Info: Andrea Norris by email or 541-737-5398
Website: http://recycle.oregonstate.edu/volunteer
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/businessservices/2012/10/22/recyclingsurplus-october-repair-fair/
Corvallis Gondar Sister Cities Association(C-GSCA) - Numerous local and international volunteer opportunities to help Corvallis' sister city in Gondar, Ethiopia
When: Variable
Where: Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (9th and Monroe) or from home
Description: Corvallis has a sister city in Gondar, Ethiopia, where C-GSCA builds wells and works in a school that serves 2,000 students. C-GSCA has many volunteer opportunities here in Corvallis for an individual or a group. The following volunteer positions are being sought:
- Assist in fund-raising campaigns (monthly internet fees for Ethiopian elementary school; tree seedlings for prevention of soil erosion and water contamination; reading eye-glasses for children, or name your own project campaign--we may be interested
- Web and social media design and assistance
- Assistance with quarterly newsletter, and with public relations and marketing
- Research assistant to help find grants and funds for work in areas of clean water and education
- Public health/hygiene education including supply drives, potentially a nursing student or public health student coordinating drive
- Campaign to fund OSU students to travel as part of a delegation to work within our current projects in Gondar, Ethiopia, our sister city, for 3-4 weeks (summer and late fall???)
Requirements: Relishes an interest in other African cultures, especially Ethiopian; can see a fit between major studies and one or more of the above descriptors; is willing to be supervised; communicates well; is self-motivated
Contact Info: Don Prickel, ph: 541-760-0252; email: DonPrickel44@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sistercities.corvallis.or.us/gondar
Furniture Share Event Committee Member
When: Ongoing
Where: TBD
Description: Furniture Share is a non-profit organization that provides furniture at no cost to families and individuals in need within the vulnerable populations in the communities in Linn & Benton counties. We hold two main fundraisers during the year, Albany Grapes & Grains and our Annual Texas Style BBQ and Hoedown. Furniture Share is in need of two volunteer committees to help organize these fundraising events.
Albany Grapes & Grains features local brews, wines, food and local businesses. This is an event that we would like to grow into a 3 day festival.
Annual Texas Style BBQ and Hoedown has a raffle, live and silent auction, live music and all you can eat Chicken and Brisket all for $20.00 per adult and kids 17 and under are free and August 2013 will be our 4th Annual BBQ.
We are looking for each committee to help with recruiting volunteers, sponsors, vendors, wineries, breweries, secure auction items, sell tickets, display posters around town, set up for the event and help clean up after the event is over.
Requirements: Contact Michelle (see below) to coordinate volunteer role
Contact Info: Michelle: 541-754-9511 or BFS1@peak.org
Website: http://bfs.peak.org/events_fs.php | http://bfs.peak.org/index.php
Tutor at the Jackson Street Youth Shelter
When: Times can be flexible (after 3pm); begin immediately through June
Where: Jackson Street Youth Shelter--555 NW Jackson Ave. Corvallis, OR
Description: Are you patient, positive and able to remain calm? Are you able to help a youth focus on schoolwork and be consistently encouraging? Are you able to commit approximately 2 hours per week to helping a youth in need? Then apply! Youth are waiting to be matched with YOU!
Personal tutoring is offered to community youth in need of specific homework help, and is supervised by Jackson Street Youth Shelter.
Youth are referred in to our program and are often struggling to maintain good grades and positive self esteem. Times are flexible (after 3pm) and depend on your availability as a volunteer, and that of the youth you're matched with. Jackson Street helps facilitate this ongoing relationship.
We are currently looking for 8 volunteers.
Requirements:
- Download and fill-out a Volunteer Application
- Meet with Hannah for a background check (required) and initial interview
- Complete our Volunteer Orientation training (via email or in person)
- Sign confidentiality paperwork and…
- BEGIN!
Contact: Hannah Miller, ph: 541-754-2404, email: hannah.miller@jsysi.org
Website: http://www.jacksonstreet.org/ | http://www.jacksonstreet.org/get-involved/get-involved-volunteer-with-jsysi
Mentor at the Jackson Street Youth Shelter
When: Flexible hours to be established along with youths' schedule; begins immediately
Where: Various places within community; supervised by Jackson Street Youth Shelter
Description: Mentoring is a unique opportunity to positively influence the life of a youth in our community. Jackson Street Youth Shelter's Mentoring program is certified by Oregon Mentors. Mentors are matched with youth who've been referred in to our program; matches are based on interests expressed by both youth and mentor. Mentor-mentee relationships are supervised by Jackson Street Youth Shelter and take place at approved, appropriate locations throughout the community.
Requirements: Are you able to commit 2-3 hours per week with a youth who needs a stable, positive influence? Do encouraging words come easily for you and do you find sharing them with others rewarding? Mentoring may be a great fit for you! There's no need to be an expert -- youth in this program need time, support and consistency. Mentors must also be able to communicate clearly and regularly with Jackson Street Youth Shelter; we're all in this together!
Contact: Hannah Miller, ph: 541-754-2404, email: hannah.miller@jsysi.org
Website: http://www.jacksonstreet.org/ | http://www.jacksonstreet.org/get-involved/get-involved-volunteer-with-jsysi
When: Shelter volunteers self-schedule on calendars in the volunteer center.
Where: 398 SW Twin Oaks Cir, Corvallis, OR 97333
Description: Heartland Humane Society is a local, not-for-profit animal welfare organization. Founded in Benton County by a number of compassionate citizens in 1966, our mission is To build a more compassionate community by teaching humane messages to our youth, caring for homeless animals and strengthening the human-animal bond.
We have a number of structured programs (Volunteering, Fostering, Donating, ThriftShop assistance) that fit the needs of animal lovers.
Requirements: You will need to complete a volunteer application. Volunteers must attend a general orientation with follow-up training in the areas in which they wish to volunteer. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 8 hours a month for 3 months.
Contact Info: Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@heartlandhumane.org or (541) 757-9000 x104.
Website: http://www.heartlandhumane.org/
Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop Donations Volunteer
When: Saturdays, 10:00am-1:30pm
Where: 411 SW Third Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Description: The mission of Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop is to generate revenue to provide support for the animals and programs of Heartland Humane Society and provide a source of high-quality, low-cost used and new merchandise to the residents of Corvallis and surrounding areas.
We need 1-2 people to process incoming donations (training provided) on Saturday mornings.
The biggest need is the 1st, 3rd, & 4th Saturday of the month, but we would gladly accept individuals who wanted to work as little as one Saturday per month, or as much as every Saturday.
Requirements: Complete the provided training, volunteer regularly
Contact Info: Susan Wechsler: susanwechsler@comcast.net
Website: http://www.heartlandhumane.org/?q=node/9
Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop Sales Volunteer
When: Thursdays, 10:00am-1:30pm
Where: 411 SW Third Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Description: The mission of Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop is to generate revenue to provide support for the animals and programs of Heartland Humane Society and provide a source of high-quality, low-cost used and new merchandise to the residents of Corvallis and surrounding areas. We are currently looking for volunteers to do retail sales.
Requirements: Ability to do basic math to make change for customers
Contact Info: Susan Wechsler: susanwechsler@comcast.net
Website: http://www.heartlandhumane.org/?q=node/9
When: Shelter volunteers self-schedule on calendars in the volunteer center.
Where: 33071 Highway 34 SE. Albany, OR 97322
Description: At SafeHaven Humane Society, our goal is to find permanent, loving homes for all animals entrusted in our care. Our mission is to help our communities’ residents be the best “humane” beings they can be by providing: Compassionate temporary shelter care; healthy adoptable animals; information, understanding and education; spay and neuter programs, instead of euthanasia, for population control. Find out more about volunteering with SafeHaven Humane Society.
Requirements:
- Complete a Volunteer Application
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Able to commit to scheduled volunteer shifts
- Able to bend, twist, lift, squat or stand for long periods when working directly with the animals
- Possess a positive attitude as our volunteers work directly with staff, visitors and other volunteers
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation (click here for upcoming orientation dates)
Contact Info: Jodi Javage at 541.928.2789 or email volunteer@safehavenhumane.com.
Website: http://www.safehavenhumane.org/
Campus Recycling & Student Sustainability Initiative's Waste Watchers Program
When: Thursdays, 6-7 pm (Jan. 10 - Mar. 7)
Where: Student Sustainability Center, 738 SW 15th St (15th St near Western)
Description: Waste Watchers is a joint group between Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative that works on events and other outreach related to waste reduction on campus. All are welcome to drop by our weekly meetings, at which we work on activities for fall events such as America Recycles Day, scrap craft events, repair fairs, etc.
Requirements: None
Contact Info: Andrea Norris by email or 541-737-5398
Website: http://recycle.oregonstate.edu/volunteer
SMART: Start Making a Reader Today
When: Tuesdays or Thursdays now through mid-May (or as time allows)
Where: Lincoln Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Kings Valley Charter School
Description: SMART is recruiting volunteers to read one-on-one, once-a-week, with elementary school-aged children NOW at local schools. We have a high need for Spanish readers at Lincoln Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 - 9:15 and 12:00 - 1:00. One hour, once a week is all it takes to help children read!
Requirements: Complete an application at http://www.getsmartoregon.org. Must be at least 18 and able to pass a national background check.
Contact Info: Christi Clark: cclark@getsmartoregon.org or 541-753-0822
Website: http://www.getsmartoregon.org
Up ‘til Dawn, St. Jude Research Hospital
When: ASAP
Where: Corvallis
Description: Up ‘till Dawn is a fundraising campaign for St. Jude, which is a non-profit research hospital that serves sick children. This is a great opportunity for the Greek community, or any other large group of students, who can host a letter writing campaign for a couple hours to raise money for St Jude. The event involves sending 35 letters to friends and family with the goal of spreading awareness and helping raise money for the kids of St. Jude. The letters, envelopes and postage are provided.
Contact Info: Alyssa G. King, Event Marketing Representative, ph: (206) 526-8900, email: alyssa.king@stjude.org or Kristin O'Leary, Executive Director of Up 'Til Dawn at OSU, olearyk@onid.orst.edu
Work with children at Community Outreach, Inc.
When: Volunteers needed ASAP—flexible schedule (M-F)
Where: Mari’s Place, 863 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330
Description: Volunteers needed for our childcare center, Mari’s Place. Weekly shifts available for 2+ hours working with children under the age of six. Help supervise and provide playtime for the children, tell stories, sing, clean-up, and provide support and encouragement for individual children.
Mari's Place is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Volunteers needed for all hours.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Volunteer Requirements: No childcare experience necessary, but we prefer someone who enjoys spending time with children.
Contact Name: Bonnie Stutzman: bvanderstelt@communityoutreachinc.org, 541-758-3000
Website: http://www.communityoutreachinc.org/ | http://www.communityoutreachinc.org/?page_id=46
Mentor with the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
When: Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm
Where: Boys & Girls Club Teen Center, 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR
Description: Be a mentor to young women in our health, fitness, prevention education and self-esteem enhancement program for high school youth. Participants learn through group discussions, health & fitness activities, field trips, and guest presentations. Mentors attend the Weekly SMART Girls meeting and meets with their mentee a minimum of one hour weekly.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Volunteer Requirements: The ability to pass a background check and an interest in being a positive role model for a high school youth is all that is needed!
Contact Name: Liz Connor: 541-757-1909 ext 210, lconnor@bgccorvallis.org
Website: www.bgccorvallis.org
The Arts Center Weekly Volunteer
When: asap
Where: 700 SW Madison Avenue Corvallis, Oregon
Description: We are currently looking for volunteers with organizational, office, and some leadership skills who commit to 2 to 3 hours a week for basic phone answering/retail/mailing jobs. We are also searching for volunteer who can be on call to help out with mailings, or moving furniture/art items, or can fill in for the weekly jobs above. Additional volunteer duties include being warm and friendly to greet visitors; providing information about the exhibits, our programs, and upcoming events; answering/transferring phone calls and taking messages.
Contact Info. Joni King, joni@theartscenter.net, 541-754-1551 x657 OR Hester Coucke (kook-a), hester@theartscenter.net, 541-754-1551 x658
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday and the times could be 11:00am or 3:00pm
Where: Holiday Retirement
Description: Volunteers needed for teaching a sketch class, watercolor class, pottery class, jewelry class, poetry class, creative writing class or ceramics class. Some supplies could be provided if needed. If anyone would like to volunteer to help with the activities planned they are welcome at any time.
Contact Info. Megan Dulley, Enrichment Coordinator, ph: 541-754-1961
City Hall Ambassadors Volunteer Program
When: Shifts are scheduled in three-hours blocks from 8 am to 11 am; 11 am to 2 pm; and 2 pm to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (non holidays). Parking is provided!
Where: City Hall at 501 SW Madison Avenue
Description: City Hall Ambassadors are volunteers who provide reception services at the front desk of City Hall.
Qualifications:
• Experience working with the public
• Experience with, or knowledge about, local government preferred
• General familiarity of the Corvallis community
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Criminal background check required
Fill out online application at the following website: http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4845&Itemid=5083
Contact Info. Kathy Louie at 541-766-6901, x5072 or via e-mail.
Lincoln Elementry School Garden Help with Linus Pauling Institute's Healthy Youth Program
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Elementary School garden
Description: Working With Kids at Lincoln in the after-school Garden Club, Lincoln Elementary School. Come work with the Lincoln kids in the afterschool "Garden Club". We teach nature-related lessons and do garden work. You can lead a lesson if you want!
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteer application, background check. No garden experience is required.
Contact Name: Casey Bennett
Contact Information: casey.bennett@oregonstate.edu
More Information: lpi.oregonstate.edu/healthyyouth; lpi.oregonstate.edu/healthyyouth/LincolnGarden; https://lincoln.csd509j.net
Human Services Resource Center – OSU Food Pantry
When: Volunteers are needed from 4:45PM-8:00PM on the nights of food pantry.
2013 Food Pantry Dates
Open from 5pm to 8pm on these days (In the Snell International Forum):
Wednesday, May 22
Monday, June 3
Wednesday, June 19
Where: OSU Food Pantry in Snell Hall
Description: Food Pantry is on campus food pantry available to students. Get more information about the OSU Food Pantry here.
Requirements: Participate in the HSRC/Food Pantry training. See details here.
Contact Info: email: hsrc.volunteercoordinator@oregonstate.edu
BDA Blood Drive Association (OSU)
When: Ongoing
Where: On campus
Description: Help out with the quarterly blood drives on campus; coat check, traffic control, donor check-in, volunteer check-in, escort, canteen, on-site recruitment
Contact Info: email: volunteer@osublooddrive.com
Websites: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blood-Drive-Association-at-Oregon-State-University/160185180745165
When: Ongoing
Where: Various locations in the Corvallis area
Description: Benton Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization. In 2010, we had over 30,000 volunteer hours. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us as we build decent, affordable houses in partnership with families in need. Though the vast majority begin with no construction experience or building skills, volunteers are involved in most phases of construction. By working side-by-side with the family who will own and live in the house, our volunteers experience the personal satisfaction of contributing to the joy created when a hardworking and deserving family realizes their dream of home ownership.
Benton Habitat volunteers contribute more than muscle. Creativity, strategy, and technical skills are among the many invaluable traits committee volunteers bring to the organization. With a minimal staff, Benton Habitat for Humanity depends upon volunteers for the majority of our work.Our "Crooked Nail Crew" is what we like to call our regular construction volunteers. Many have been working with Habitat for several years and they can be found at the current construction site every week. You don't have to be a "Crew" member to volunteer, but they are a great resource for first-timers.
As a volunteer for Benton Habitat for Humanity, you can choose to volunteer as little or as often as you would like. The ReStore is also a great option for volunteers. From working as a cashier to accepting donations, people find the ReStore a fun place to work (and there is always plenty of work). The ReStore is also a good option for large groups (over 12) and for children under 16.
Since the proceeds from the sales fund the building of one Habitat home each year, while also keeping tons of materials from landfills, these volunteers make a big difference in the community.
Contact Info: Habitat for Humanity: (541) 752-3354 or email volunteer@bentonhabitat.org
Website: http://www.bentonhabitat.org/volunteer/index.php
ReStore Volunteer-Habitat for Humanity
When: Ongoing
Where: Habitat for Humanity 1327 9th St., Corvallis
Description: ReStore is a retail outlet for donated new and gently used building and home improvement materials. Volunteers are primarily needed Tuesday-Friday between 3-5pm and any shift on Saturdays. Volunteers would help with the following; filing, organizing volunteer registrations, and other miscellaneous tasks.
Contact Info: Habitat’s ReStore store ph: (541) 752-6637
Office Assistance - Habitat for Humanity
When: Ongoing
Where: Habitat for Humanity
Description: Filing, organizing volunteer registrations, and other miscellaneous tasks in the main office. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00PM-5:00PM
Contact Info: Habitat’s ReStore store ph: (541) 752-6637
Stone Soup Volunteer
When: Ongoing; Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Where: Basement of First Christian Church at 602 SW Madison in Corvallis
Description: Need help with cooking the meal, serving the meal, prepping the dining room, and cleaning up after the meal. Available shifts: Tuesdays 3:30PM -7:00PM, Saturdays 8:00AM-12:00PM, and Sundays 3:30PM-7:00PM.
Contact Info: Sue Schulz email: stonesoupsue@yahoo.com
Tutor Students at Corvallis High School
When: Beginning in fall
Where: Corvallis High School
Description: OSU tutors are needed for all subjects, especially all levels of math, science, and reading.
Contact info: Contact Donna Keim at donna.keim@corvallis.k12.or.us. Spanish speakers are highly encouraged to participate in tutoring.
Tutor Students at Linus Pauling Middle School
When: Beginning in fall
Where: Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 NW Cleveland Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon
Description: OSU students are needed to tutor students at Linus Pauling Middle School in Corvallis.
Contact info: If you are interested please contact John Harrison at john.harrison@corvallis.k12.or.us or 541-757-5963.
Mentor at Linus Pauling Middle School
When: Beginning in fall
Where: Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 NW Cleveland Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon
Description: Mentoring; connects middle school youth to a positive role model. All volunteers must fill out an application and pass a background check before starting work.
Contact Info: John Harrison, counselor, john.harrison@corvallis.k12.or.us, ph: 541-757-5963
Volunteer at Wilson Elementary
When: Beginning in fall
Where: Wilson Elementary
Description: Need volunteers for Homework Club on Mondays-Thursdays from 2:45-3:45p. You can sign up for one or more days per week. These 3rd-5th grade students need help with homework, specifically math and reading.
Contact: Sage Randklev at sage.randklev@corvallis.k12.or.us ph: 541-757-5987.
Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center
When: Ongoing
Where: McLean Hall at First Christian Church at 603 Madison Ave.
Description: The Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center provides a safe place for low income individuals to gather and socialize. Refreshments and games are provided as well as a place for individuals to receive mail. Volunteers are needed to stock supplies, socialize with guests, and clean the facilities. Volunteers are needed Monday- Friday 10am-2pm.
Contact Info: ph: 541-738-7500 email: project.action@drop-in.org
Grace Center for Adult Day Services
When: Ongoing
Where: Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 980 NW Spruce Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Description: Volunteers are needed to work with elderly and disabled adults for art, music, and other activities.
Available volunteer opportunities are listed below:
- Individuals and groups with talents in music, art, theater, dance, or other activities are invited to assist or lead such activities from 1:30pm-2:30pm any week day. Presentations are also welcome with themes such as culture, travel, nature, history, etc.
- Exercise activities: from 10:30am to 11:00am volunteers are invited to assist or lead preplanned exercise activities or games.
- Games & Discussions: from 12:15pm to 1:15pm and from 3:00pm to 4:15pm volunteers are invited to assist or lead preplanned activities such as shuffleboard, discussion groups, cards, trivia, etc.
- Support: volunteers looking to help with office work, grounds keeping, maintenance, or other projects are also welcome.
Those interested in volunteering need to fill out an application form and background form. These forms are available on the Grace Center website: http://www.gracecenter-corvallis.org/volunteer.html
Contact Info: Tara Stegner, office@gracecenter-corvallis.org ph: (541) 754-8417
APO Alpha Phi Omega at Oregon State University
When: Ongoing
Where: OSU, Corvallis
Description: Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service fraternity founded on the cardinal principles of leadership, friendship and service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they provide service to their campus, to youth and the community, to the nation, and to members of the Fraternity. Interested? Email for more information.
Contact Info: email: apo.osu.be.a.friend@gmail.com, website: http://www.apo.org/
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