- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
2 people are interested
Help pack school supplies for students with learning challenges!
ORGANIZATION: The Shadow Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
2 people are interested
Students pick out materials from The Shadow Project and we pack and deliver them to their schools around the Portland Metro. Volunteers are needed to help pack materials for hundreds of students in our community. Volunteers will have to stand for most of their shift and should be able to lift 25 lbs. This service takes place at The Shadow Project's warehouse, a large indoor space, at 4916 NE 122nd Ave, Portland OR 97230.
COVID-19 safety protocols:
- You must show proof of vaccination and be willing to have your temperature taken when you arrive for your shift.
- Masks required indoors.
- Maximum of 4 volunteers per shift.
- Do not arrive to volunteer if you have any symptoms of illness. Please notify the volunteer supervisor.
Dates for this service opportunity: 12/06/21 -12/10/21
Volunteers can choose to work 1 day during this week, or select more than 1 day. Please let us know your preference.
NOTE: This will be a recurring opportunity throughout the year, so if you join us and want to continue doing this on a monthly basis please let us know!
If you are interested in volunteering, the first step is to please express interest by completing our volunteer interest form https://forms.gle/YfQSJ9SpD42JRw757 or contact us at serve@shadow-project.org for more information. Thank you!
As part of our commitment to advancing equity for diverse learners, we work to recruit and retain a diverse staff, volunteers, and board-one that welcomes and engages people with diverse, intersectional identities. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our work. This includes -- but is in no way limited to -- people experiencing disability, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA2S+.
More opportunities with The Shadow Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Shadow Project
Location:
2154 NE Broadway, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
The Shadow Project envisions an education system that normalizes and celebrates learning differences and supports every student to thrive in school. We have a proven track record of fostering social and academic growth for schoolchildren with learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and trauma, many of whom are from communities of color, low-income backgrounds, and/or are English Language Learners. With the conviction that all students can graduate from high school given access to the right supports, The Shadow Project provides innovative tools and techniques tailored to diverse learners and supports teachers in integrating those tools into their classrooms. Together we've helped to unleash the potential of more than 14,000 capable learners in grades K-12 in Portland, McMinnville, and Salem.
Description
Founded by a Portland mom whose son, who has dyslexia, was ready to give up on school in second grade, The Shadow Project has helped foster success for children in pre-K - th grade whose special education needs include dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech/language challenges, and trauma.
The Shadow Project has evolved from an all-volunteer "mom and pup" operation to a 501(c)3 nonprofit partnered with schools in multiple Oregon counties. The organization has three proven programs (https://www.shadow-project.org/school-programs/)that celebrate the inherent worth of every child.
Check out this video created by one of our interns from Portland State University, about their experience: https://youtu.be/aizo8gC2Abw
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4916 Northeast 122nd AvenuePortland, OR 97230
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2021
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Each volunteer will commit to at least 1 day of 3 hours. Volunteers are able to serve more than 1 day if they wish. Please let us know if you want to serve more than one day.
- Brief informational interview prior to service, via Zoom.