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Impact and goal of the organization:

- Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm's mission is to advance individual, community, and environmental health in East Multnomah County by providing healthy, locally grown produce; access to land; educational programs; and community-led events.
- We distribute about 10,000 lbs of produce each year to folks experiencing food insecurity.
- We serve over 650 community members through our education programs, including K-12 field trips and community workshops, per year.

Main tasks:
- Join us on Monday, Jan. 20, 9am-1pm to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!
- We will be preparing our learning garden for the 2025 season, removing invasive species, and sharing a warm meal prepared by staff with farm-fresh produce.
- There will be active tasks like weeding, mulching, and ivy-pulling, as well as seated/ sheltered activities like building and painting weather-proof signs for the learning garden.

Agenda:
- Work together on farm tasks from 9am-12pm, then enjoy lunch together 12pm-1pm.

Volunteers are kindly requested to:
- Wear closed toed shoes and layers to stay warm in the cold weather.
- Bring a refillable water bottle.
- Park in the grass near the porta potty at 29089 SE Kelso Rd., Boring, OR 97009.

We will provide:
- Tools
- Water
- Lunch! We are planning to make a vegan, gluten-free soup with kabocha squash from the farm, and serve it with rice.

Additional comments:
- We hope to see you at the volunteer day!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a

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Therapy Animal Care Volunteer

Do you love animals and want to be part of a team that makes a difference?

TimberKnoll's Spirit Cove is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization based in Dandridge, TN. We’ll be moving our headquarters to Hendersonville, NC by the spring/summer of 2025.
We are committed to helping community heroes and children or adults who are battling illness or overcoming trauma with the help of our Newfoundland therapy dogs and Gypsy Vanner horses. These massively breathtaking animals are trained in obedience and are in different stages of therapy registration. These special teams are dedicated to reducing stress, creating joy and helping heal, through their unconditional love, kindness and compassionate spirits. Visiting veterans’ organizations, schools, hospitals, fire and police stations, the Newfies spread hope for those that need it most.
Are you looking to gain experience in the animal care field? We are looking for compassionate and responsible animal care volunteers to join our team. The qualified individual must have a love of dogs, as our team of Newfoundland’s are massive and unique in personality. We need individuals who would be interested in learning from our founders who have over 20 years’ experience in breeding, showing and working dog events including Water Rescue. We are looking for individuals who have their own transportation and can work at least 4 hours a week. We are highly flexible in scheduling.
Major Duties include:
Assist with training activities in obedience, therapy and water rescue work.
Performing a variety of tasks associated with the proper care, feeding and grooming of the Newfoundland’s.
Clean and disinfect dog living area, outdoor habitat by sweeping, washing, raking, and other cleaning methods; remove waste and other material.
Primary Tasks include:
Working under the direction and supervision of Animal Caregiver Leads, the incumbent’s daily tasks will include:

● Monitor the health and welfare of therapy dogs
● Monitor and document training activities, accomplishments and areas of opportunity
● Learn the histories and behaviors of each animal resident
● Attend staff meetings
● Perform other duties as assigned which will support the growth of the organization
Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must have the ability to do the work of an Animal Caregiver without more than normal supervision and be capable of following all safety procedures, animal care protocols. Applicants must have at least six (6) months of experience working with animals. At least 1 year of college education in Animal Science or a related field of study.
To apply please email your resume, contact information to lisaschiller@spiritcove.org

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Come help us with daily barn chores to care for our rescue horses.

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BCAGlobal are seeking high-bandwidth volunteers to grow and lead our advisory council both Nationwide. Although based in New York our program works expands around the world. If interested (after reviewing our website at www.bcaglobal.org let's schedule a meeting to connect to explore your interest. Thank You.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Advisory Council	10	n/a	n/a

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Come and help the Cincinnati ToolBank, a local non-profit dedicated to providing tools, equipment and expertise to nonprofit and charitable organizations to help them achieve their most ambitious goals, by prepping their warehouse inventory, spray painting new tool types, organizing current inventory, and more!

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We pride ourselves on being a working board, that is always looking to add diversity to our numbers. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings and donate an average of 5 hours a month in addition to meetings to the organization.

Our Mission Statement
Rochester Main Street is a non-profit volunteer organization devoted to the preservation, growth and vitality of downtown Rochester.
Participate - Volunteer – Donate
Vision Statement
Rochester Main Street is devoted to restoring, preserving, enhancing and promoting the beauty, vitality, and historic heritage of downtown Rochester. We will continue to actively engage local businesses, organizations, property owners, residents and local government agencies to work together in making downtown a safe, vibrant, and exciting place to work, shop, live and play, not just for today but for generations to come.
The volunteers of Rochester Main Street value the downtown as the “heart” of our community. We envision the downtown being known as a friendly, progressive, and inviting place. A place where people work together to promote development that respects the environment and allows Rochester to maintain its small city charm. Through an ongoing preservation effort, our historic downtown buildings will become home to a healthy blend of commercial, residential and civic uses while showcasing the city's architectural heritage.
We will continue to develop a strong and vibrant arts, dining, shopping and entertainment district that will attract residents and visitors alike.
We believe our shared enthusiasm and “can do” attitude will continue to provide inspiration and motivation for volunteers from all sectors of the community to partner and join with us in the revitalization of downtown Rochester.
Creating The Vision.... Working Together.... Making It Happen

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This event is a partnership between the City of Rochester, Rochester Main Street & Waste Management. We have hundreds of volunteers throughout the city cleanup
trash. Rochester Main Street focuses on the Main Street / Downtown area while the Rec Department focuses on the rest of the City. Those who participate in downtown are invited back to Central Square at the end to enjoy lunch comprised of different food from our downtown restaurants.

Available Shifts

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

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Join our Horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics while working hands-on with our plants. Put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, removing annuals, pruning, planting, mulching, and more!

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves.

Takes place on every 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30am to 12pm. Dates available April through November.

Questions?
For more information, visit the FAQ at https://horticulture-community-volunteer-days-2025.eventbrite.com

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Horticulture Volunteers 4/3	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 5/1	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 6/5	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 7/3	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 8/7	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 9/4	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 10/2	5	n/a	n/a
Horticulture Volunteers 11/6	5	n/a	n/a

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Join our QBG Farm expert in preparing our raised farm beds for planting by weeding, raking, and mulching them. The produce is distributed to food pantries to support communities with food relief. Volunteers learn how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops!

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves.

Takes place on various Tuesdays and Sundays of the month, 9:30am to 12pm. Dates available April through October.

Questions?
For more information, visit the FAQ at https://farm-community-volunteer-days-2025.eventbrite.com

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Farm Volunteers 4/15	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 4/27	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 5/6	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 5/18	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 6/10	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 6/22	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 7/15	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 7/27	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 8/12	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 8/24	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 9/9	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 9/21	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 10/7	6	n/a	n/a
Farm Volunteers 10/19	6	n/a	n/a

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Join the QBG Compost Staff to tour and care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost and gardening.

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably. QBG staff will provide gloves.

Takes place on every 3rd Sunday of the month, 9:30am to 12pm. Dates available January 19th to June 15th.

Questions?
For more information, visit the FAQ at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compost-beautification-community-volunteer-days-2025-registration-1111679606629?aff=oddtdtcreator or email volunteer@queensbotanical.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Compost Beautification Volunteers 4/20	5	n/a	n/a
Compost Beautification Volunteers 5/18	5	n/a	n/a
Compost Beautification Volunteers 6/15	5	n/a	n/a