WAYS TO VOLUNTEER THIS FALL:
1) Oregon Food Bank – As the hub of a statewide
network of 915 hunger-relief agencies. OFB serves all of Oregon and Clark County
in Washington. Oregon Food Bank recovers food from farmers, manufacturers,
wholesalers, retailers, individuals, and government sources. OFB then
distributes the food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/
2)
The Nature
Consortium – The
Nature Consortium is a grassroots, community-based organization whose mission is
to teach environmental lessons through the creative arts and hands-on
conservation projects. They produce a Youth Art Program, an Urban Forest
Restoration Project and the Arts~in~Nature Festival. http://www.naturec.org/index.htm
3)
Portland Parks &
Recreation –
PP&R offers a variety of fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities at sites
across the city. Annually, Portlanders volunteer over 450,000 hours. Volunteer coaches, teacher aides, and
mentors are always needed for their youth programs - and the parks, gardens, and
natural areas welcome additional hands. For more information, contact Volunteer
Services at 503.823.5121 or http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=38304
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