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Volunteer at the Men's Residential Center Block Party!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers of America Oregon
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Men’s Residential Center (MRC) Block Party
***Must RSVP and speak with Volunteer Services Manager (503-595-2009)***
Date: Tuesday, August 15th, 2017
Time: 3:30 - 8pm (Event 4 - 7pm)
Location: 2318 NE MLK Blvd.
Volunteers: Up to 13, youth 12+ welcome with adult supervision
Description of MRC Program: MRC’s mission is to provide treatment, education and prevention both to our participants and to the larger community. Our efforts are validated as individuals choose recovery and are able to rebuild relationships with their families and become better dads, husbands and sons. MRC embraces a culture of celebration and recovery. Our participants and alumni are honored and celebrate recovery in a multitude of ways. Through coming to our annual block party, picnics, alumni celebration, or playing on our alumni clean and sober softball team, individuals here discover how to celebrate life without the use of substances.
Event Description: The annual summer block party serves 300-400 people; current clients, their friends and families, alumni and neighbors. Your volunteer support helps MRC to provide quality engagement of current and past clients & their families and increases community outreach. Volunteers provide activity support so staff can mingle and socialize with participants. Enjoy a meal, festive atmosphere, and engage with a population that is achieving a new way of life.
Project Overview:
- 3:30pm - Overview of the MRC, the Block Party, and volunteer roles
- 4:00pm - Event Support
o Food Service: Set-up and serve guests
o Activity Assistant: In pairs, assist MRC staff in monitoring child activities. Choose from: bounce house, making shaved ice, serving cotton candy, and assisting balloon artist & face painter.
- 7:00pm - Clean-up
o Pack up reusable materials for storage, fold tables, chairs, etc.
o Clean area in preparation for reopening street
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About Volunteers of America Oregon
Location:
3910 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision Volunteers of America Oregon is a leader in creating vibrant, compassionate communities where every member is valued, every home is safe and every life is self-determined. Our Mission Volunteers of America Oregon changes lives by promoting self-determination, building strong communities and standing for social justice. Our Values High quality of service to our community. Ethical communications, Diversity, inclusiveness and equality, Partnership/collaborations and innovative solutions, Compassion and acceptance.
Description
Since 1896, Volunteers of America Oregon has worked to change lives by promoting self-determination and building strong communities. Today, through the dedication of over 300 staff members and more than 1000 volunteers, we help thousands of families in the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas. We serve men, woman and children with a continuum of services, touching individuals from all walks of life, from the youngest to the oldest.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2318 NE MLK Blvd.Portland, OR 97212
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- 4.5 hours
- Must RSVP and speak with Volunteer Services Manager (503-595-2009)