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13 people are interested
Events & Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Walks
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13 people are interested
Do you enjoy harnessing your knowledge of pedestrian issues to inform your community? Do you enjoy attending fun community events with a rad organization? Then join Oregon Walks all summer long to engage folks about our work!
Benefits of This Volunteer Role: Support Oregon Walks’ work while enjoying community events, spending time outside, and engaging with others who love to walk. Develop a knowledge of pedestrian issues while growing your outreach, community engagement, communication and general organizational skills. Increase Oregon Walks’ capacity to promote walking conditions that are safe, convenient and attractive for everyone throughout the Portland metropolitan region.
Volunteer Role and Responsibilities: Attend community events to spread the word about Oregon Walks. Work w/ volunteer coordinator to become familiar with pedestrian issues and Oregon Walks’ work, Engage with community members, focusing on listening to their concerns and stories; Help in set up & take down at events.
Time Commitment: aprox 2-4 hrs per event, as needed
Reports to/ Supported by: Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
Qualifications: Dedication to Oregon Walks’ mission of promoting walkability and pedestrian safety and culture of integrity, advocacy, cultural sensitivity and flexibility, A friendly and approachable attitude, Strong verbal communication skills, Punctuality, Respect for community spaces and organizers of events.
Check out the summer events schedule here: https://goo.gl/forms/YuaWdzWthlet3SS13
Sign up directly or email: inna@oregonwalks.org
More opportunities with Oregon Walks
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Oregon Walks
Location:
1805 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97208, US
Mission Statement
At Oregon Walks, we advocate for better laws, enhanced enforcement, more sidewalks and signed crosswalks, education programs, community improvements designed for pedestrians, and increased funding to support these activities.Our Guiding Principles: Walking must be safe. Walking should get you there. Walking is transportation which builds better communities. Walkable communities require careful design. Streets shared by pedestrians and others are the best streets. Everyone who leaves home is a pedestrian, whether in a wheelchair, stroller, or on foot, even getting to a motor vehicle or mass transit.
Description
Oregon Walks is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient, and attractive for everyone.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
*Multiple LocationsPortland, OR 97208
DATE POSTED
May 9, 2017
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- People Skills
- Outdoor Recreation
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hrs per event
- A love for walking & talking!