Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Remember September 11th with Service
Volunteer during the weekend of Sept. 11 and you will help create a fitting and enduring legacy in the name of those lost and injured. Throughout the Sept. 11 weekend, you can volunteer on a variety of service projects that Hands On has created to commemorate the National Day of Service and Remembrance, created this year by President Obama.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Ready for a deeper volunteer experience?
Like many people between jobs, Rick Baurer wants to stay active and connected with others these days. So he reached out to Hands On Greater Portland, looking for an opportunity to volunteer for a while.
Beyond Hands On’s calendar of one-time volunteer projects, Rick found opportunities on the website to make a longer-term time commitment. That’s what Rick is looking for. He selected opportunities to match his interests and schedule and build upon his experience. Within a couple days, he had heard back from Easter Seals and Operation Hope.
Easter Seals seeks volunteers for its Oregon Money Management Program advisory council. In this role, members provide support, guidance and direction to Easter Seals staff to help grow this statewide program that helps low-income individuals with financial education and money management services
Operation Hope seeks volunteers for its Operation Hope program. Volunteers teach youth about the basics of banking, budgeting, checking and savings, credit and investment. Volunteers are trained to present the material in a fun, engaging and relevant program.
These are among just two of the dozens of ongoing volunteer opportunities that Hands On Greater Portland is promoting this month. These opportunities are ideal for people, such as Rick, who can make a deeper time commitment. The rewards are also deep. Rick looks forward to not only helping out, but to expanding his network and building his resume.
This month is a great opportunity to connect through Hands On with an ongoing opportunity. This summer, the President is calling on all Americans to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. Ongoing volunteers are ideal opportunities to answer this call. There are many ways to get involved. Just check our website for a complete list of ongoing opportunities. Who knows, maybe you’ll run into Rick.
Beyond Hands On’s calendar of one-time volunteer projects, Rick found opportunities on the website to make a longer-term time commitment. That’s what Rick is looking for. He selected opportunities to match his interests and schedule and build upon his experience. Within a couple days, he had heard back from Easter Seals and Operation Hope.
Easter Seals seeks volunteers for its Oregon Money Management Program advisory council. In this role, members provide support, guidance and direction to Easter Seals staff to help grow this statewide program that helps low-income individuals with financial education and money management services
Operation Hope seeks volunteers for its Operation Hope program. Volunteers teach youth about the basics of banking, budgeting, checking and savings, credit and investment. Volunteers are trained to present the material in a fun, engaging and relevant program.
These are among just two of the dozens of ongoing volunteer opportunities that Hands On Greater Portland is promoting this month. These opportunities are ideal for people, such as Rick, who can make a deeper time commitment. The rewards are also deep. Rick looks forward to not only helping out, but to expanding his network and building his resume.
This month is a great opportunity to connect through Hands On with an ongoing opportunity. This summer, the President is calling on all Americans to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. Ongoing volunteers are ideal opportunities to answer this call. There are many ways to get involved. Just check our website for a complete list of ongoing opportunities. Who knows, maybe you’ll run into Rick.
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