Opportunity Details

Assist Executive Director in writing proposals to various foundation and corporations. Help identify new funding sources.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Grant Writer	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Join the ForAfrika Makeover Team and embark on a life-changing journey to Africa! As part of our dedicated team, you'll travel to a township in South Africa to help renovate a Child Care Center, bringing hope and positive change to the local community.

Experience Meaningful Impact
Witness firsthand how your fundraising efforts contribute to the lives of those in need. You'll have the unique opportunity to connect with local residents, gaining insights into their culture and daily lives. See the tangible difference your hard work and support make, and be inspired by the resilience and spirit of the people you meet.

Teamwork and Community
Work alongside passionate team members who share your commitment to making a difference. Together, you'll transform the Child Care Center, creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Your contributions will leave a lasting legacy, fostering a brighter future for the community.

Highlights of the Trip:
- Collaborate with Local Residents: Engage with the community, building meaningful relationships and learning from their experiences.
- Hands-On Renovation Work: Participate in various renovation activities, from painting and construction to landscaping and decorating.
- Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of South Africa, broadening your global perspective.
Impactful Fundraising: See the direct results of your fundraising efforts, knowing that every dollar raised helps create a better future for the children.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a global movement for good. Your dedication and hard work will not only transform a Child Care Center but also inspire hope and change within the community.

Join us on this incredible journey and be a catalyst for positive change. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children of South Africa.

Opportunity Details

GiftsToGive is fueled exclusively by volunteers – and we need you to join us! We have meaningful work for volunteers starting at age three. Seriously!

Our youngest volunteers make art – wrapping paper for our birthday program. Older students inspect toys to ensure they work and have all their parts – and they’re so much better at it than adults! Teenage student fashionistas put together packages of well-coordinated outfits. Adults do everything from sorting donations to fixing things that break around the factory.

We have useful work for anyone and try to make use of the unique gifts that everyone has to give. Individuals and families may just “drop in” at the factory and we’ll put you to work.

•We open at 9am for volunteers, Monday-Saturday.
•We close at 2pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
•We close at 5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Students 17 and younger must volunteer with a parent or guardian for their first time, we may make exceptions for future visits. We also have mentored hours, where parents are not required to accompany their children – these mentoring hours for students 17 and younger are currently Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5 and Saturday from 9-2.

We encourage groups of all kinds and sizes. We can easily accommodate 100 volunteers per “work-shift”.

Please fill out our online volunteer form to inquire for yourself, family or friends or about bringing your group. (We know that forms are a pain, we also know that we can offer a better “volunteer experience” if we know who’s working – we can plan the day’s workload and match abilities to tasks!)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
We are open every day except Sunday for Volunteers!	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Over the years, WVCS has developed relationships with local grocery stores to provide clients with fresh produce and bread, things that many typical food pantries cannot provide. In order to provide these goods to clients, we need people to help us pick up these donated items and bring them into the food pantry.

We are looking for volunteers to pick up donations from local grocery stories (using our company van or personal vehicle) and then deliver the goods to WVCS. This is a great opportunity for volunteers that like to get moving early in the morning or the afternoon, but might have limited time to volunteer.

Available shifts include:
Mondays @ 8:30AM-9:30AM
Mondays @ 9:00AM-10:00AM
Tuesdays @ 8:30AM-9:30AM
Wednesdays @ 8:00AM-9:00AM
Fridays @ 8:00AM-9:00AM

Substitute volunteers always needed!

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The greatest beach party in the country is once again coming to Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square July 18–20.

Yoshida's Sand in the City features fun for all ages with incredible sand sculptures, interactive youth exhibits, live music, entertainment and more!

The excitement begins on Friday, July 18th, when amateur corporate-sponsored teams have only six hours to build an elaborate sand sculpture, designed with the help of an architect and sand All Star. The teams will have trained and practiced for more than six weeks in an attempt to win the coveted Golden Shovel award. Competition is fierce on building day!

In addition to the visually stunning sand sculptures, Yoshida’s Sand in the City hosts outstanding activities for kids at the Children’s Inspiration Village. Families can interact with the Communities for Safe Kids puppets, experiment with science and do sand art projects! After enjoying food and drinks, kids can build their own castle in our giant Sand Box, have their face painted, or take in one of our live performances happening all weekend.

This year, Yoshida’s Sand in the City will award grants to 5 local children’s charities who do important work. The charities benefiting from this year’s event are: Angels in the Outfield-support for children that are victims of crime or child abuse; Forward Stride-after school therapeutic horseback riding program for children; Friendly House After School Program (Project Return)-an after-school program for at-risk children; Communities for Safe Kids-an innovative, educational program that draws from the latest research on violence prevention using puppetry.

Check out www.sandinthecitypdx.org for updated information on the weekend, to learn how to participate in the excitement and to learn more about the incredible organizations helped by this annual family event.

If you would like more information on volunteering or to sign up directly on the Sand volunteer website, please go to http://sandinthecitypdx.org/volunteer-sandpdx2014/

Alcohol Monitors must be 21 and have proof of age.

Please specify which area you are interested in, unless you are open to any area. For example: Face Painting.

Thank you.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Carnival Games/Face Painting/Volunteer Tent/Floater/Gate Monitor	25	n/a	n/a
Alcohol Monitor	6	n/a	n/a
Alcohol Monitor	6	n/a	n/a
Alcohol Monitor	6	n/a	n/a

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Hi, we are looking for someone to help us with our very first mobile autism app Autiknow with a product launch. It has recently been accepted into Apple iTunes, Google Play & AmazonSmiles. This app takes a child from early diagnosis through adulthood and is based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which is the only evidence based methodology to teach persons with autism. We have successfully piloted the app in Boston Public Schools and have received 2 Software Trademarks. The app is intuitive, engaging, and a huge cost savings for school districts, parents/caregivers etc. One of the greatest features aside from the children's success is the built in Dashboard within the app that keeps massive amounts of data on the unique cognitive processes of each individual. We plan on making our data available to scientists, researchers, doctors, mathematicians etc in order for them to look at autism differently. We believe we are opening a new window into autism. We are not trying to cure autism but what are proving in our research is that given the tools (tech) at an early age these individuals with autism have the goods! Thank you for any support you may provide us. We are a very small volunteer non profit and are seeking consultations or support from anyone with expertise in a mobile product launch, PR & Marketing, Business Plan, Board Development and Development help in order to continue to pursue our mission.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Mobile Product Launch	4	n/a	n/a
Fundraising & Development	4	n/a	n/a
Accounting/Finance for QuickBooks Reconciliation for 2017 Bank Statements	1	n/a	n/a
Board Development	4	n/a	n/a
Business Plan Development	2	n/a	n/a

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Join a family-friendly, fun, community event for a serious cause. NAMIWalks is designed to raise funds for no-cost education and support programs to benefit families supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. Create or join a walk team, help us with logistics, or become an event sponsor. Friendly dogs on leash welcome.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	15	n/a	n/a

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We are looking for skill-based volunteers to join our Way to Grow Board of Directors and Advisory Committees. Specifically, we are looking for volunteers with experience in mergers/acquisitions, business development, community relations, fund development and strategic planning. Term is two years, with meetings every other month.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Volunteer to accompany at risk youth in the San Francisco Bay Area on mountain bike rides. During these adventures, youth have fun while challenging themselves, gaining confidence, riding skills, a greater appreciation for the natural world, and exposure to the lifelong joys and benefits of exercise.

Rides can take place any day of the week. Volunteers need to bring their own bike, helmet, lunch and water. We take groups of inner-city and under-served youth between the ages of 10 to 17 on rides to China Camp State Park, Tennessee Valley, Point Pinole Regional Park, Rush Creek Trail and Golden Gate Park. We supply bikes and gear for the kids. Specially trained TFK Staff Ride Leaders guide each ride, with assistance from our volunteers.

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More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS® is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure, and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow our local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set up	no limit	n/a	n/a
Registration/Event Support	no limit	n/a	n/a
Cheer for People Crossing the Finish Line!	20	n/a	n/a
Clean up/Tear down	no limit	n/a	n/a