Youth and Education Service Opportunities
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One-time Service Opportunities:
OSU College Forests & Benton County Extension and Outreach: National Get Outdoors Day Volunteer
When: Saturday, June 8th, 2013; multiple shifts (see below)
Where: Peavy Arboretum (8692 Peavy Arboretum Road Corvallis, Oregon 97331)
Description: The OSU College Forests and Benton County Outreach and Extension are hosting their first annual National Get Outdoors Day event at Peavy Arboretum on Saturday, June 8th, 2013. The event at Peavy Arboretum is free to the public and will feature a variety of activities for youth (including free fishing) and guided hikes for people of all ages and abilities. A multitude of local organizations will be on-site to introduce people to different types of outdoor activities and opportunities for families in the Willamette Valley to access the great outdoors. Currently in its sixth year, National Get Outdoors Day is a national effort to connect youth and first-time visitors to the great outdoors, and also to support the ideals of sustainability, fitness and nutrition.
The event will run from 10AM till 3PM. Volunteers are needed from 8AM till 4PM in multiple shifts:
- 8am-4pm
- 10am-3pm
- 8:30am-12:30pm
- 12-4pm
Areas in need of assistance include: Set-up/Clean-up, Parking and traffic, Information/first aid, Photographers, Hiking guides, Shuttle drivers, floating volunteers, Fishing guides/assistants.
Help us make this event fun and exciting for future resource advocates.
Requirements: none
Contact Info: Douglas Pereira: ColForestVolunteer@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/peavy-arboretum | http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton/
NAACP Rural Organizing Project
When: Summer preferred, but fall OK, 4 hours
Where: On campus
Description: Create a Kitchen Table Activism submission for the Rural Organization Project. The topic is K-12 Student Discipline. Submissions should make use of the following resources: Oregon Department of Education data, Oregon Leadership Network information sheet, and the Rural Oregon Project template. Submission will need to be written at a 6-8th grade reading level and, if accepted, will be placed on the ROP website.
The Rural Organizing Project (ROP) is a statewide organization of locally-based groups that work to create communities accountable to a standard of human dignity: the belief in the equal worth of all people, the need for equal access to justice and the right to self-determination.
Contact Info: Mary Daly-Piehl, ph: 541-207-2437, email: dalypiehl@comcast.net
Websites: www.rop.org/category/kitchen-table-activism/
http://oln.educationnorthwest.org/
Ongoing Service Opportunities:
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
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
Conversation Partner needed for Non-English Spekaers at The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
When: April 9, 2013 2 hours then ongoing one hour 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 byappointment
Contact Info: Caitlin Sullivan,cmlc@peak.org,
Website: www.cmlcenter.org
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/
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
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, R, F: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM; tutoring and classroom assistance in math, reading, writing, health, social studies, science and technology
- W: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; help with electives including horticulture, robotics, art, creative writing, journalism and more
- 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 amanda.halama@corvallis.k12.or.us for an electronic volunteer application form, or call 541-757-4591
The University Studies Peer Mentor Program is now accepting applications for students to become Peer Mentors for the 2012-2013 academic year. For more information, click here.
MIKE Program would like your help filling a critical 5 more volunteer position 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, click here.
Coach Youth Sports with Corvallis Parks and Recreation
When: Program begins the week of September 30, 2013, then weekly: two afternoon practices and games on Saturday mornings
Where: Corvallis; specific locations will vary
Description: Remember when you played Youth Sports? It was fun! You made friends! It felt good! You learned to love the game! Help a child learn to love the game the way that you do. Share your skills with the youth of Corvallis by becoming a volunteer youth coach!
Volunteer coaches are needed in the fall for Flag Football, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and Tennis. Sign up now for opportunities when you return to school. The program begins the week September 30, 2013 with coaches trainings. Practices begin the week of Oct. 7, 2013. Only 5 - 6 hours each week with two afternoon practices and games on Saturday mornings. If you have the basic knowledge and the desire, we can teach you to be a great coach!
Requirements: Must complete an application and background check release (submit to Robert, see below); Must be present at all games and practices
Contact Info: Robert Thornberg: robert.thornberg@ci.corvallis.or.us or 541-754-1706
Website: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=56
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
The Arts Center Weekly Volunteer
When: asap
Where: 700 SW Madison Avenue Corvallis, Oregon
Description: We are currently looking for someone with organizational, office, and some leadership skills to be our volunteer coordinator. We are also searching for volunteers who can commit to 2.5 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.
Contact Info. Joni King ph: 541-754-1551
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
Working With Kids at Lincoln in Garden Club, Lincoln Elementary School
When: Mondays: 4:15-5:15 pm, Wednesdays: 4:15-5:15pm, Thursdays: 4:15-5:15pm
Where: Lincoln Garden
Description: 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! Volunteer Application required. No garden experience necessary.
Contact Info. Cheryl Good email: cherylrgood@gmail.com ph: 541-250-047
Ronjon Datta email: soiledheart@gmail.com ph: 503-449-5598
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
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 School
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.
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