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1 person is interested
Plans and Projects Committee Member
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Walks
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1 person is interested
Are you a walking enthusiast with a love for connecting with others? Do you enjoy digging into project details and evaluating the outcomes? Do you want to expand your knowledge of pedestrian issues and be at the forefront of decisions that affect your community? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Join Oregon Walks Plans and Projects Committee today!
Benefits of This Volunteer Role: Support Oregon Walk’s policy efforts while gaining organizational experience with a local advocacy non-profit. Develop an understanding of transportation and land use policy development and community engagement while increasing Oregon Walk’s capacity to promote walking conditions that are safe, convenient and attractive for everyone throughout the Portland metropolitan region.
Plans and Projects Committee: Members advocate for pedestrian improvements and infrastructure and represent pedestrian interests on plans and project advisory committees around the region. The committee serves as the voice for Oregon Walks, and decisions on positions taken by Oregon Walks representatives should be discussed by the entire committee.
Meets: 2 nd Monday of the month at 5:30-7:00pm, Oregon Walks HQ
Member Responsibilities: RepresentsOregon Walks on municipal advisory committees for plans and projects such as Transportation System Plans (TSPs), Streetscape Plans, etc. Advocates for pedestrian interests in discussions about the plan or project. Members are familiar with the Getting Around on Foot Action Plan and Oregon Walks’ mission. They update the committee on their project’s progress and positions taken or about to be taken, using the Tracking Sheet and at monthly meetings.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2-4 hours per month
Reports to: Oregon Walks Plans and Projects Committee Chair, Volunteer Coordinator
Supported by: Plans and Projects Board Liaison,Plans and Projects Committee Secretary, Volunteer Coordinator
Qualifications: Understanding of transportation and land use planning and policy fundamentals (or willingness to learn); interest in healthy communities and social equity; excellent written & verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Google Drive & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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
1805 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97208
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2017
SKILLS
- Networking
- Basic Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 2-4 hours per month
- Familiarity with Google Drive & Microsoft Office , excellent written & verbal communication skills