[CNRG Daily Digest] Digest for November 21, 2014

[CNRG]

Digest for November 21, 2014 This CNRG digest sponsored by Event venue in the Art's District of the park blocks. We love partnering with nonprofits and have great nonprofit rates! Call Cara Rothe for a tour at (503) 946-1045 Check out our website! http://www.uccportlandevents.org Events Jobs & Internships Nonprofit News Q & A Trainings Volunteering Digest Contents: Plant trees this Saturday morning (11/22) in Tualatin with Friends of Trees! Acey's Closet Clothing Sale DocTalk with Director Peter Richardson Housing Development - Project Manager Volunteer Family Volunteer Day! Get Out and Garden for Family Volunteer Day! (age 10+) Put Down Roots in Tualatin for Family Volunteer Day! (age 5+) Volunteers Needed 2-3 hours a month Invasive Removal Work Party - Tryon Creek Watershed Council Events Plant trees this Saturday morning (11/22) in Tualatin with Friends of Trees! Do you like getting your hands dirty?  Meeting great new people?  Or making a lasting difference in the community in just a few short hours?  Friends of Trees is calling on all volunteer tree planters to plant trees at Brown’s Ferry Park in Tualatin this Saturday!  No RSVPs or experience is necessary.  Simply show up and help us plant native trees and shrubs!  This planting will run from 9am-1pm.  Friends of Trees provides gloves, tools, planting guidance, as well as free coffee/tea/hot chocolate and light breakfast refreshments.  Come one, come all! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brown’s Ferry Park tree planting (Tualatin) Read more ^Return to contents Acey's Closet Clothing Sale Come shop til' you drop at Dress for Success Oregon’s Winter Acey's Closet Clothing Sale and score amazing deals on new and gently used women's designer clothing, shoes and accessories (starting at $5!), featuring designers like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and more! All sale proceeds benefit important career programs for low-income women at Dress for Success Oregon. Who said shopping can't be philanthropic? Accessory grab bags and raffle tickets available for purchase! Hours:                        Saturday, December 13th, 2014: 10am-4pm   Location: Dress for Success 1532 B NE 37th Ave, Portland, OR 97232 Read more ^Return to contents DocTalk with Director Peter Richardson DocTalk is a monthly series of presentations by documentarians that is free and open to the public presented by NW Documentary. The series aims to bring storytellers together to share lessons learned, get feedback and build a network of support. Read more ^Return to contents Jobs & Internships Housing Development - Project Manager Digest topic: Jobs & Internships Information organization: REACH Community Development position summary: REACH is currently looking for a full-time Housing Development Project Manager. The HD Project Manager conducts feasibility studies, secures financing and manages the development process to develop new and rehabilitated affordable housing projects. Position emphasizes finance aspects of development, and requires a high level of skills in the area of financial project structuring. Position requires excellent judgment and the ability to make critical decisions that align with REACH’s goals and mission. To apply, please review the complete job description on our website at http://reachcdc.org/about-us/job-openings/. If you feel you meet the qualifications, email a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience to jobappl...@reachcdc.org. Salary / Pay Rate: $70-90,000 Commensurate with experience Apply by: January 28, 2015 more info... ^Return to contents Volunteer Digest topic: Jobs & Internships Information organization: Design Museum Portland position summary: Design Museum Portland is seeking enthusiastic, motivated volunteers that love design! Volunteers are a vital part of the success of Design Museum Portland events, programming and exhibitions. Becoming a Design Museum Portland volunteer is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the design conversation while contributing to the operations of a cultural institution. Volunteer hours are flexible and are generally an events based schedule. To become a Design Museum Portland Volunteer please email in...@designmuseumportland.org with two sentences about you! Salary / Pay Rate: - more info... ^Return to contents Nonprofit News There are currently no Nonprofit News posts. ^Return to top Q & A There are currently no Q & A posts. ^Return to top Trainings There are currently no Trainings posts. ^Return to top Volunteering Family Volunteer Day! Come out and participate in Hands On Portland's annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 22. There are several awesome, family friendly events to help out with, and all families are welcome! Volunteering as a family is fun, teaches the value of giving back to the community, and provides opportunities for family members to be positive role models.  ^Return to contents Get Out and Garden for Family Volunteer Day! (age 10+) Come help out at the Portland Community Gardens on Saturday, November 22 from 9:30 AM-12:00PM for Hands On Portland's annual Family Volunteer Day! Join your community members and fellow plant enthusiasts for a few hours of playing in the dirt as we provide a little loving care to one of the 50 gardens run by Portland Community Gardens. Read more ^Return to contents Put Down Roots in Tualatin for Family Volunteer Day! (age 5+) Come participate in Hands On Portland's annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 22 from 9:00 AM-12:00PM by planting trees in Tualatin! By putting down roots in Tualatin you will have a direct impact on the health of our environment and the future of our neighborhoods!  Read more ^Return to contents Volunteers Needed 2-3 hours a month As we begin a time of seasonal cold temperatures and the busy Holiday Season when people get busy and schedules change   - we at the Family Promise homeless shelter for families with children need extra volunteers (at the Shelter house and at hosting congregations to support keeping the shelter open, providing activities for kids, and adminitrative assistance (and weekend shifts). Please open your hearts and give a couple hours this holiday season to doing us a favor - Attend our Volunteer Recruitment and Orientation on Tuesday, November 25th and learn how to make a difference in th lives of homeless families wiht children.  Call Lori - Phone:503-844-2919 WWW.Familypromisewashingtoncountyoregon.org Read more ^Return to contents Invasive Removal Work Party - Tryon Creek Watershed Council Tryon Creek Watershed Council invites you to join our work party on Sunday, December 7 from 11am-2pm. Invasive species don’t leave town for the holidays - help us remove them in Tryon Creek State Park! We will be visiting TCWC’s Adopt-A-Plot in the park and removing harmful invasives. Tools, gloves, and snacks provided. Wear pants, closed-toe shoes, and rain gear. All ages welcome, though volunteers under 18 require parental consent. Meet at the Nature Center (Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219) ^Return to contents

Unsubscribe from this newsletter For information about posting to the digest, visit CNRG Netiquette - The Posting Guidelines For other questions, please email cnrgmo...@cnrg-portland.org