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TOMS Portland is gearing up to pamper the Pearl District Neighborhood with a litter pickup! Join us in cleaning up our city, having a great time and connecting to the community. You won't want to miss our fun contests: "Most trash gathered" - wins a pair of shoes, "Most cigarette butts gathered" - wins a pair of sunglasses, and "Weirdest piece of trash found" - wins a bag of TOM's coffee! Enjoy beverages and free snacks! TOMS SHOES store located on W. Burnside St. It's bound to be a smashing time! Activities include: Litter Cleanup with supplies provided.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/toms-pick-pearl

*REGISTRATION FOR THIS SITE OPENS 8/1. PLEASE REGISTER AT www.welovecleanrivers.org* Come float and fill the boat! The 13th Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas River is set to make a splash on Sunday, September 13th, 2015. It's the largest and longest running on-water cleanup event of its kind in Oregon, co-hosted by the Clackamas River Basin Council and We Love Clean Rivers. Over 350 volunteers will rally together in rafts, kayaks, drift boats, and SCUBA gear, to scour the streambed and banks for trash. Since 2003, over 32 total tons of garbage have been removed to help preserve and protect the health of this beautiful and bountiful river for people, fish, recreation, and more. All non-motorized watercrafts may participate in the event. Boaters must have Class II+ whitewater experience and wear a life jacket and whistle. Volunteers will put in between 7:30-9:30 am at boat ramps located along the river which include Barton Park, Carver Boat Ramp, Riverside Park and new to the event this year - Milo McIver State Park's Lower Boat Ramp. With your help we can keep this 20+ mile stretch of the Clackamas clean from Estacada to the confluence with the Willamette River in Oregon City. Whoo-hoo!! And for everyone's hard work, a FREE BBQ will be available at Barton Park from 3:00-5:00 pm. On-water and on-land volunteer opportunities are available. For more information about the event and to register (beginning August 1st) visit www.welovecleanrivers.org. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Join volunteers for this monthly Second Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter from NW Vaughn to Raleigh, NW 22nd to 26th. Coffee/tea and pastries hosted by Food Front on their front terrace. Come dressed for the weather.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/september-second-saturday-cle...

The Umpqua Basin Cleanup is a month-long, self-directed cleanup occurring throughout September, starting on Saturday,9/5 and running through Saturday, 9/26. Bags, gloves, and site/safety information are available at the Umpqua Valley Farmers' Market starting September 5, 9am-1pm, and each Saturday in September. Groups of 10 or more can call the PUR office to have cleanup supplies delivered during business hours. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/umpqua-basin-cleanup-2

Help a child experience the wonder of the outdoors with Columbia Slough Watershed Council! If you enjoy time in the outdoors and working with children, this is a great opportunity for you!

The Position: Slough School education volunteers assist with stewardship projects (native plantings, mulching, invasive species removal), water quality investigations, and natural history tours for students in the Slough School program. Volunteers first take on a shadowing role observing a staff educator and assisting with behavior monitoring and group management. Once volunteers establish familiarity with the flow of programming, they have the opportunity to lead activities and experiment with teaching/communication styles.

Slough School: Slough School is the K-12 education program of the Columbia Slough Watershed council.  It serves students who reside within and/or attend school within the boundaries of the Columbia Slough Watershed in North and North East Portland. Slough School students participate in classroom programs, field science experiences, and service learning projects. Volunteers primarily serve during our elementary field science experiences, many of which take place the Whitaker Ponds Nature park in NE Portland.

Your commitment:  The Council requests weekly volunteering during the Fall season (October - December). Volunteers will have the opportunity to select a consistent weekday to meet this requirement. Volunteers will have the option of continuing on into the Winter season (January - March).

Volunteer Interviews: All volunteer must complete an informal interview over the phone or in person. Fall season interviews will take place Wednesday, September 25th through Friday, September 27th.

Orientation: All new volunteers must attend an orientation on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 12:00pm. All new volunteers must attend an orientation on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Interested?

View our full position description for more information and brief application instructions.