Opportunity Details

Please join us for a fun morning of community and enhancing our watersheds! Volunteers should plan to arrive around 8:00 am for registration, refreshments and snacks. Around 8:30 am, volunteers will be shuttled to the boat launch where they will be transported via boat to the cleanup site. Volunteers should plan to bring rain boots, raingear, sunscreen, reusable water bottles, and anything else they may want. The cleanup should conclude around 12:30 -1:00 pm. There will be raffle prizes for volunteers after the litter cleanup so be sure to stay until the end! This is a family friendly event open to volunteers of all ages.

We can't wait to see you there!

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot. We would also like volunteers to sign up through the SOLVE website event link here: https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000OX9hv2AD/nestucca-bay-cleanup

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the Tillamook County Boat Launch. The parking is free and there should be more than enough space for all volunteers to park, however, we always recommend carpooling if possible!

Address: 35765 Sunset Avenue Cloverdale, OR 97112

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, sieves and screen for the sand, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: Vests, life jackets, gloves, trash bags, refreshments, and snacks.

Restrooms: Bathrooms will be available at the boat launch before and after the cleanup, please plan accordingly.

Parking: Volunteers should park at the Tillamook County Boat Launch. Parking here is free. There should be plenty of space available, but please carpool if possible!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	80	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Come join SOLVE and the Roads End Improvement Association for an Earth Day Oregon Spring clean-up of the beach and associated neighborhood. Be sure to dress for the occasion, as this will happen rain or shine! Bring your own gloves and bucket. We will also provide buckets and gloves as needed. Let's join together to make the beach a clean and welcoming place for all. This is a family friendly event, open to volunteers of all ages.

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot. We would also like volunteers to register through the SOLVE event link here: https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000PnKkT2AV/roads-end-beach-and-neighborhood-cleanup

Meeting Location: Look for the big tent with SOLVE signage.

Address: 5901 NW Logan Rd, Lincoln City, OR 97367

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, sieves and screens for the sand etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: Buckets and Gloves as needed.

Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the State Park

Parking: There is parking at the State Park, but it does tend to fill up quickly.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	40	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Let's work together this Earth Day to help beautify the Sylvan Highlands Neighborhood. Join local community members, businesses, and other volunteers for a litter and graffiti cleanup of the neighborhood entrance, pedestrian and bike pathway, bus stops, overpass, planting median, and commercial area. This will be a family friendly event open to volunteers of all ages.

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot through the SOLVE website: https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000GhDnD2AV/sylvan-highlands-neighborhood-cleanup

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at Sylvan Westgate Business Park.

Address: 1750 SW Skyline Blvd. Portland, OR 97221

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: Gloves, safety vests, grabbers, trash bags, paint, paint brushes, water, and light refreshments.

Restrooms: Starbuck's next door.

Parking: Free and onsite.

Transit: Take TriMet bus line 58 to Hwy 26/Canyon Rd Ramp & SW Skyline. Walk 5 minutes to the meeting location.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	40	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join Tualatin Hills Parks and Rec in helping remove invasive English Ivy at Fir Grove Park. Invasive ivy can crawl up trees and shrubs making it difficult for them to receive adequate sunlight and water. Removing ivy helps native plant species thrive. This will be an all-ages event but we require volunteers under 13 to be accompanied by an attentive adult. We hope to see you there!

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot. We would also like all SOLVE volunteers to register through the SOLVE website link here: https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000M9EI12AN/fir-grove-ivy-pull

Meeting Location: Corner of SW 130th Ave & SW 22nd St in Beaverton

Address: 6501 SW 130th Ave Beaverton, OR 97008

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies and gardening tools that will help our resources go further such as work gloves, shovels, pruning shears, rakes, trowels, trimmers, buckets, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can participate hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided to all volunteers. Please dress for the weather.

Restrooms: There will be a porta-potty on-site for volunteers.

Parking: Street parking is available near the check in area.

Transit: Bus stop at SW Hall and SW 22nd

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Celebrate Earth Day with SOLVE and the City of Sherwood. Oregon Spring Cleanup (Trashpalooza! Sherwood) will be Saturday, April 20, 2024. Meet at Cannery Square at 10:00am, each group will be given a predetermined area, go out and clean your designated area, then come back to Cannery Square at 11:30am for festivities.

We will have contests (strangest piece of trash, largest piece of trash, etc), prizes and a raffle at the end. Join us as we celebrate over 50 years of Earth Day by joining small, neighborhood and individual efforts to improve the environment this spring!

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot. We would also like all interested volunteers to register through the SOLVE website link here: https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000ItqAX2AZ/2024-sherwood-trashpalooza-earth-day-celebration

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at Cannery Square on the corner of Pine and Columbia Streets

Address: Pine St. and Columbia St. Sherwood, OR 97140

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: Gloves, garbage bags, safety vests, first aid kits.

Restrooms: There is a restroom at Cannery Square.

Parking: Parking is available at the Sherwood Center for the Arts (across the street from Cannery Square) and some street parking.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Company Description

Creats International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has operated in Kenya as a Community-Based Organization since 2015. We work to dismantle cultural, social, and economic barriers holding rural communities from thriving. We work to foster social change and unlock the economic potential of rural communities through agricultural transformation, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation initiatives. More information here: www.thecreats.org.

Summary of the position

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Communications and Development Officer with the flexibility to work remotely. As a Communications and Development Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication and fundraising strategies that resonate with potential and existing donors, supporters, and partners. You will collaborate with the team to develop key messages, assets, and campaigns, and manage digital, print, and multimedia resources that optimize Creats International's fundraising and outreach initiatives. You will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating communications and fundraising strategies and providing recommendations that enhance their effectiveness.


Responsibilities:

- Communicate Creats International's brand and initiatives through different channels including website, social media, print materials etcetera.
- Works closely with our web designer to ensure the website content is regularly updated.
- Utilize emerging tools to design and publish marketing pieces including brochures, and newsletters to help increase awareness of program areas.
- Manage the organization’s communications assets, including photo library, success stories, logo library, infographics, design files, print, and digital collateral.
- Develop marketing and social media strategies by leveraging analytics to make critical decisions.
- Attend community events to capture and highlight our stories of impact in the community.
- Research and write compelling blogs about our interventions in the community.
- Strategic research to identify potential donors and partners and assist in correspondence with potential donors and stakeholders.
- Maintaining a calendar of critical dates to ensure the timely submission of proposals.
- Preparing high-quality proposals to donors.
- Manage and maintain donor database to include basic donor information, donations, and donor acknowledgments.
- Responsible for timely acknowledgment and recognition of donors as appropriate.
- Ensure donations are accurately accounted for and routed to the correct program area in our accounting system.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports.
- Assist with the planning and execution of CREATS fundraising events and other community engagement initiatives.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Community Development, International Studies, Rural Development, Gender Studies, Rural Sociology, Business Administration, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suites, collaborative platforms like Google Drive, and other customer relations software like Salesforce.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of different social media platforms.
High levels of integrity, honesty, and work ethics.
Cultural sensitivity and humility.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver high-quality work.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

🌍✨ Join us for a special Earth Day event on April 22, 2024! 🌱

We're hosting a clean-up and flower planting at the 1000 Words Garden from 12-2pm and 4-6pm. Let's come together to make a positive impact on our community and the environment!

Last year, we ventured beyond the walls of the 1000 Words Gallery to connect with our East 10th Street community. Together, we explored unique interactive experiences with the Arts in environmentally conscious ways.

We want to leave the community better than we found it. Join us as we build a space to appreciate the beauty of nature and inspire creativity through sustainable art practices.

🌸💚 #EarthDay2024 #CommunityCleanup #SustainableArt #1000WordsGarden

📍 1000 Words Garden, 2629 E St Clair St.
📅 April 22, 2024
⏰ 12-2pm & 4-6pm

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
12-2PM - Clean Up Crew	10	n/a	n/a
4-6PM - Planting Pals	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The WaterFront Center provides unique experiences that connect people to the water through our marine education programs, recreational and instructional sailing programs, paddleboard, kayak, and sailboat rentals, and harbor tours aboard our National Historic Landmark, Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN and our newly launched Oyster Dredge IDA MAY. The goal of our programming is to promote environmental stewardship in our community and get kids to experience their local habitats.
The Annual Benefit Party will happen Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6-9pm at Piping Rock Beach Club in Locust Valley, New York. The event will feature small bites and cocktails as well as live music. The Annual Benefit Party is one of our two main fundraising events of the year and is critical to our funding. We are seeking several volunteers to help check in guests as well as manage food and beverages. Please reach out to us at alexis@thewaterfrontcenter.org with any questions!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	4	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

"Are you ready to make a difference in your local ecosystem while beautifying your own surroundings? The Washington Native Plant Society - Central Puget Sound Chapter, invites you to join us at our upcoming Native Plant Sale!

Native plants provide food and habitat for our native birds and pollinators, and they have evolved for thousands of years in our climate! Every native plant you introduce becomes a vital link in the delicate web of life that sustains us all.

Join us at the Native Plant Sale and take a step towards creating a healthier, more vibrant future for our communities and the planet. Together, let's cultivate a deeper connection to nature and nurture the biodiversity that makes Washington's landscapes so unique and beautiful."

Time Commitment: Roughly four hours
Overview: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) Native Plant Sale a success! This is a great opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and support the use of native plants in our local landscapes. Whether you're passionate about plants, enjoy meeting new people, or want to help behind the scenes, we have a variety of roles that will fit your interests and schedule.
Volunteer Roles:
There are many ways you can get involved! Some of the available roles include. You can find the opportunities in more detail here.
• Sale Setup: Set up tables and signs, unload plants from trucks, organize plants on tables, assemble marketing cards, and tag plants.
• Customer Service & Cashiering: Assist with transactions, answer questions, and provide a welcoming experience for all our attendees.
• Inventory Management: Help plant experts at tables move additional stock from under tables and keep plants organized. Remove plant marketing signs from sold-out plants and remove their stands.
• Setup & Breakdown: Help set up the event space and clean up after the sale.
• And more!
Benefits:
• Meet like-minded individuals passionate about conservation and sustainability.
• Be part of an impactful event that promotes environmental awareness and the use of native plants in landscaping.
• Receive a volunteer appreciation native plant and enjoy the satisfaction of supporting a great cause!
Requirements:
• No prior experience necessary; just a passion for native plants and a positive attitude!
• Some roles require the ability to stand for~3-4 hours and assist with lifting moderate weights.
• A willingness to work as part of a team and interact with the public.
How to Get Involved: If you're excited to join us in supporting this essential event, please sign up through the Sign up Genius, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DABAB2FA1FD0-55192924-wnps#/ and let us know your availability. We look forward to having you be part of the WNPS Native Plant Sale!
Thank you for joining us!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Native Plant Sale	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Show Mama Earth some love! Join Can’d Aid in an effort to clean up and help beautify Centennial Park as a part of Sustainable Resilient Longmont‘s 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration!

Can’d Aid will provide all necessary supplies– just come ready to dive in and do some good! We encourage you to bring your own gloves if you can. If not, Can’d Aid will provide you with a pair.

Check out Sustainable Resilient Longmont’s 10th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration, taking place from 10:00am-3:00pm, HERE. This FREE family-friendly event will feature music, educational opportunities, food trucks, and more.

To participate in the trash cleanup, sign up today!

https://candaid.org/event/colorado/longmont-earth-day-cleanup-2/#intro-section

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
No Shifts	45	n/a	n/a