Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.
For ages 13–19
Welcome youth in 7th-12th grade who want to make a difference in their community through the library!
We welcome newcomers! Reach out to let us at [email protected] to let us know you’re attending.
We meet the following Thursday dates from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The p:ear Kitchen and Food Program was developed to provide homeless young people with the opportunity to eat fresh, sustaining meals in a community setting ensuring kids can participate in p:ear's other programs and other aspects of their lives well-nourished. Join p:ear for a morning / early afternoon in support of this great program and community space. Half of the volunteers will roll their sleeves up to help spruce up the kitchen and common rooms to make them shine. The other half will pop into the kitchen to cook or prep food to freeze, which will prepare our staff for future meals. P:ear will provide the tools, ingredients, and recipes... you provide the expertise and love! Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes and are encouraged to bring an apron (if desired). These opportunities are scheduled for Mondays11am - 3pm for up to 10 volunteers per day. We're on the corner of 6th and Flanders. Please knock our door to be let in! PARKING Street parking available around North Park Blocks for $2.00/hr AND a pay parking lot kitty-corner from the park. $5.00 day rate. TRANSIT Streetcar stops at 10th & Glisan northbound, 11th & Glisan southbound. -MAX stops at Greyhound Depot on 5th & 6th (Yellow, Green and Orange Lines) -Buses: #17 from Downtown or NE, #77 from NE or NW -Or use TriMet’s Trip Planner https://trimet.org/#/planner Questions? Contact Violet at [email protected] or 503-228-6677 MISSION p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth, ages 15-25, through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful, healthy lives. Each year our programs serve more than 700 homeless and transitional young people. p:ear staff and volunteers serve as mentors, friends, and role models, while p:ear's unique programs create opportunities for young people to grow intellectually, express themselves constructively, communicate in positive ways and engage in meaningful interactions with the larger community of Portland. Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to attend this project. All volunteers under 16 are required to bring a Youth Volunteer Release Form and must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project. If you plan to bring guests you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team, then sign up your team for this project. Remember to reserve slots for your children, as well as yourself. IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for ensuring that everyone signed up through your team attends - only sign up team members who have confirmed their availability. Teams that repeatedly sign up, but do not show up or show up with fewer volunteers than they signed up, may be removed. To add or remove team members from a project, click on "My Account" and then "My Teams," above. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
Come have lunch with a senior at Juanita Pohl Center in honor of Susan Noack and share a Thanksgiving meal with a senior. Please RSVP here.
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Trae tus fabulosas habilidades de construcción con Legos a la biblioteca de Fairview y deja volar tu imaginación. Cada mes construiremos una nueva estructura para exhibirla.
Let’s spend a Sunday doing some good and getting to know each other along the way! Join our 30s & 40s Singles Group to support athletes at Special Olympics Oregon’s Beaverton Regional Aquatics competition on Sunday, November 1.
Expect swimming, teamwork, plenty of cheering, and a chance to connect with other community-minded singles. The event coordinator is excited to have our group help!
We have two exciting ways to participate based on how involved you want to be.
🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us
No sports knowledge, athletic ability, or previous volunteer experience needed. The Special Olympics Oregon team will train you onsite and assign your role at check-in.
You might help with:
Have relevant experience? Let the team know at check-in!
You can choose between a full-day shift of about 8–9 hours or a half-day shift of about 4–4.5 hours, depending on availability.
All volunteers receive a Special Olympics Oregon T-shirt, and full-day volunteers receive lunch.
📝 How to join as a volunteer
Please register promptly if you’d like to volunteer, since shifts have limited spaces. Follow the arrival and check-in instructions for your selected shift.
💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference
The event team relies on registered volunteers to keep the competition running smoothly. Please choose a shift you can commit to attending in full and plan ahead for the day.
Of course, unexpected things happen! If you can no longer volunteer, please notify the Special Olympics coordinator promptly, update your volunteer registration, and update your Meetup RSVP too. Keeping everyone informed as timely as possible gives the team time to adjust.
📣 Path 2: Prefer to cheer? Join the audience!
You can also support the athletes from the sidelines. If committing to volunteering in a shift isn’t the right fit, or the shifts have filled, come enjoy the competition and help us give the swimmers an enthusiastic audience!
Please let me know whether you’re volunteering or coming to cheer, so I can coordinate our group. Only people registered directly with Special Olympics Oregon will be counted as volunteers.
Which ever path you choose, we’re happy to have you!
Come lend a hand, bring your cheering voice, and spend a Sunday supporting our greater Portland community. 💛
Develop your writing in a welcoming, creative environment alongside friends and local best-selling YA author Jamie Pacton. This is time to write, share ideas, ask questions, and meet other teen writers!
Registration Required
Join us for book discussion, trivia questions, and crafting centered around the Grades 3-5 OBOB books! Registration opens for each session 45 days prior.
On guard! Make your moves in a casual setting with other beginning players. Basic knowledge of the games is assumed. Grades 6-12.
A community flag display for Veterans Day brings together volunteers to celebrate national pride. More than 200 national flags will be set up and later taken down. Volunteers meet at the old fire station to start the installation, then return later to remove the flags. People of all ages are welcome to participate.
This TKO Saw School training event is for volunteers, professionals, and agency staff who are looking to receive an initial crosscut saw certification, recertification, or advancement in certification to the B level. We will be utilizing the new USFS Saw Training curriculum, “Developing Thinking Sawyers”.
* **The ticket price for volunteers is optional. For those with the means to pay the volunteer ticket price, you’ll be paying forward other volunteers’ access to training sessions such as these. ***Initial Crosscut Saw Bucking Certification (3 days): You must be at least 16 years old to attend. Every saw operator must be certified to ensure safe and quality work. This session is for those who do not have a USFS saw certification card or those who are pursuing advancement in their current certification. The course will cover key safety procedures and best practices for clearing trails effectively in challenging and potentially hazardous situations. Day one is a 7-8 hr classroom (PowerPoint and video instruction) with possible field instruction depending on the weather conditions. Day two is a 1-2 hr review followed by 4-6 hrs of field practice. Day three will be 6-8 hrs of field evaluations. Candidates typically receive an “A” level certification. Candidates who demonstrate extensive skill and leadership with considerable hands-on saw experience may receive “B” level certification.
**A current First Aid and CPR certification is required to attend the field portions of this event, and for saw certifications to be valid. Per Forest Service policy, this certification must involve an in-person component and is not valid if performed entirely online.**TKO staff, volunteers, professionals, and USFS staff cannot use crosscut saws or chainsaws unless they hold a recognized and valid sawyer certification, First Aid, and CPR card. You can enter your current or expired First Aid/CPR certification by clicking on this link. First Aid/CPR Certification Record.
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid – find a class
First Aid CPR Training | Oregon Trails
Note: Please bring work gloves, safety glasses, and hard hats. Some of these PPE items can be provided by TKO staff if needed. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Potential cancellation: We will not work in the field if the weather is not safe for our team.
Directions and how to receive important information about this event: Event details, including directions and meeting information, will be emailed to you 48 hours before the event. If you’ve previously unsubscribed from Eventbrite emails, your inbox might block this message. To ensure you receive our event details, login to Eventbrite, visit Account Settings, and check the box for “Important reminders for my next event.”
What to bring:
What to wear:
Questions?
Please contact Vito Perrone at [email protected]
Send me an email if you want to join our waitlist for this workshop.
Additional Information:
Check out the TK-U Saw School page for more info.
Saws That Sing. A guide to using crosscut saw.
One moving part: The Forest Service Ax Manual
Event details:
Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.
EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature and one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors, and we commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, talk with a TKO leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the anonymous post-event survey.
While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.
On the second Sunday of most months, we offer two different soups as part of our Social Hour, including at least one gluten-free option and at least one vegetarian option. To learn what type of soups will be offered at the next Souper Sunday, subscribe to our Front Steps e-newsletter.
If you are able, the suggested cost for the soup is $5 to help us cover the cost of ingredients.
Please supplement the offering by bringing the following to share:
Spoons and cups for soup will be provided. Please consider bringing your own containers and utensils to be more environmentally friendly.
It takes a lot of folks to put on Souper Sunday every month: organizers, cooks, servers, shoppers and clean up team to name a few. We are appreciative of all who volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Barbara M.
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
Halloween is always such a fun, magical night. Unfortunately in the light of the morning, candy wrappers, damaged decorations and abandoned costumes can be found littering the streets. Join the Grout PTA and the Oregon Outdoor Law Project for a post-Halloween, kid-friendly cleanup around Grout Elementary. 🎃🎃🎃Costumes encouraged but certainly not required. 🎃🎃🎃 Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Meet us under the covered basketball court at the back of Grout Elementary. Look for the playground off of 32nd Ave. Address: 3119 SE Holgate Blvd Portland, OR 97202 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: Gloves, safety vests, trash grabbers, buckets and bags. Please feel free to bring your own supplies. Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Abundant street parking on 32nd and 31st Transit: 17-Holgate (SE Holgate & 32nd Stop ID: 2719) Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat trout, trumpeter swans, acorn woodpeckers and more! Sunday, November 1st, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth age 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: The planting site is about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a flat gravel path. Planting will be on uneven ground. We'll provide: Planting gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages. What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful. What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear. Thanks to our project partners and funders! Metro Regional Government, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and ODFW Oregon Conservation Recreation Fund. Address: 21899 Northwest Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97231 | Map Link Click Here to Register Important Registration Notice This event is promoted by SOLVE but is not managed through SOLVE’s volunteer system. Registration, waivers, and event oversight are the responsibility of the event's host. Volunteers should review and complete all host-provided materials prior to partici
Onigiri Action is an annual event by the Japanese Culture Club. Students make onigiri (rice balls), enjoy tea, and send a photo that helps provide five school meals to children in need worldwide. Everyone is welcome! Located in the Student Union (Bldg. 10). Gresham Campus Map
Join us Saturday, November 7th, from 2-5 p.m. for Youth Music Project’s Fall Open House.
Meet instructors, try instruments, sing karaoke, enter to win a ukulele, and more!
Once you’ve found your sound, sign up for classes at the event two days before online registration opens!
We'll read books nominated for the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. Join us the 1st Tuesday of the month, 4-4:45pm, October-April, in the Community Room. Ages 7-9.
October 6, 2026: Welcome to Woofmore by Donna Gephart
November 3, 2026: Poetry Comics by Grant Snider
December 1, 2026: My Antarctica by G. Neri
January 5, 2027: Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen
February 2, 2027: Dragon on the Loose by Marty Chan
March 2, 2027: Murray the Knight by Adam Stower
April 6, 2027: Voting party!
To learn more about the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, visit https://ola.memberclicks.net/bccca-home.
Volunteer Opportunity Help sell raffle tickets at the Blazers vs. New Orleans game to raise funds for GiGi's Portland Playhouse. About the Program Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model. Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. Volunteering at this opportunity will help us acquire critical funds to keep our playhouse serving the community through 2027 and beyond! About the Project GiGi's Portland Playhouse has an amazing opportunity to participate and benefit from a 50/50 raffle with the Trailblazers on November 29th, 2026 and we would love 20-30 volunteers to help to sell 50/50 raffle tickets to earn 25% of net proceeds directly for GiGi’s Playhouse. The details are as follows: Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans on Sunday, November 29, 2026 Arrival Time & Location: Arrive by 12:45 PM at the Rose Quarter Box Office (1 N. Center Court St.) to check in with staff. Time Commitment: Approximately 3 to 4 hours selling raffle tickets until the raffle closes (around halftime) Who Would Be a Good Fit: Energetic, mobile volunteers comfortable walking around the arena for 3+ hours (seated kiosk positions available for up to 2 volunteers upon request). Perks & Prep: Complimentary game tickets may be available (confirmed 1–3 days prior); please eat and hydrate before arriving. Use the following Link to Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444A9A929A4F5C52-67221029-raffle Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 16+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Use the link provided in the description to register. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.
The Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two Catholic Youth Organization Developmental Swim Meets on Sunday November 15, 2026 from 1:00- 7:00 P.M. Please feel free to reach out to the Aquatic Center directly with any questions at [email protected] or by phone at 503-491-7243.
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Project Information:
We’ll work to clear this remote trail of brush, logs and other debris, and improve tread where needed.
Hiking information:
We’ll drive to the top of Horsetail Creek Trail and work our way down. The first few work days won’t involve much hiking, but the hike will become longer as we work toward the Bell Creek junction.
You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.
Event details:
Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.
What to bring:
What to wear:
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.
EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.
While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Join Eco Club and the Moreau Center for Service and Justice to give a little TLC to the local neighborhood after Halloween festivities. After holidays like Halloween, we tend to see a spike in litter on and around campus and we have the opportunity to change that on November 1st from 1 to 3pm! We will walk along Willamette Blvd and around through N Fiske Ave, N Yale St, and N Van Houten Ave. At the start, meet us for check in on the walkway between the Chiles Center and Joe Etzel Baseball Field on N Portsmouth Ave. There, we'll have all supplies provided including gloves, garbage bags, vests, and grabbers. We'll also have snacks and donuts available to kick off the event. This event is open to the UP community as well as other neighborhood locals and anyone who wants to volunteer. We will have restrooms available on campus, and there is plenty of parking available. Please register in advance so we make sure to have enough cleanup supplies. Please bring your own trash grabber if you have one. All ages are welcome. We recommend working in pairs or small groups, dressing for the weather, and bringing a waterbottle. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the concrete walkway between the Chiles Center and Joe Etzel Baseball Field on N Portsmouth Ave. It is next to the small parking lot connected to the Chiles Center. Look for the SOLVE sig
Volunteer Opportunity Help neighbors connect with essential services and support through CSN's Community Resource Fair. About the Program Community Services Network (CSN) strengthens the social service sector through education, networking, and collaboration to improve access to resources and support community health. Volunteers help bring this mission to life at our Community Resource Fairs by creating a welcoming environment and helping individuals and families connect with services. Whether greeting attendees, guiding them to providers, or distributing food and supplies, volunteers help reduce barriers to access and build a more connected, supported community. About the Project Help make CSN’s Community Resource Fairs welcoming and accessible! Volunteers support activities such as setting up, greeting attendees, helping families find resources, distributing food and supplies, assisting with family activities, and cleaning up. Your time and friendly presence help neighbors connect with essential services and support. Join us in bringing community together! Volunteers can build skills in community outreach, communication, teamwork, and event support while learning about local resources for healthcare, food, housing, and other essential needs. They will gain a better understanding of the barriers individuals and families face when accessing services and how community organizations work together to address those needs. This opportunity also offers meaningful connections with neighbors, service providers, and fellow volunteers. Events and shifts can be found by following this link: https://www.csnpdx.org/community-resource-fairs/fall-community-health-fair Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers under 15 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.
Join Metro at Scouters Mountain Nature Park to plant native plants along the hiking trails. All tools and supplies provided.
To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.
Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.
#OptOutside with All Bodies On Bikes and REI in Portland, OR for a social ride where we'll fill up community fridges and pantries! Meetup at Abernathy School at 1PM loaded with items to distribute along our ~10 mile, ~8mph, no-drop ride. Route is a loop ending with refreshments and giveaways at Abernathy.
All bodies are good bodies and all bikes are good bikes!
The milestone of 1,000 blankets is being celebrated at the Samaritan Lodge in downtown Milwaukie. The gathering features light refreshments and cake, with opportunities to relax, make squares, pick up yarn to take home, or help lay out a blanket. Guests can also view the blanket that marks the 1,000 milestone.
Join Tualatin Riverkeepers at Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro as we begin a long-term restoration project!
Our first step is to cut back blackberry and make space for underplantings of native plants. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, soil health, and human connection throughout the park.
Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instructions are provided.
Thank you to our partners at the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services for supporting this project!
Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. We will be reading YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters & themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community.
This month’s book is The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich.
After you register for this club, pick up a copy of the book at the service desk at the Library. The book is yours to keep just for attending the discussion. This book is also available as an ebook on Libby. This service is free with your Library card.
We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.
We'll read graphic novels for early readers. Pick up a grab & go bag each month to participate! While supplies last, October-April. Ages 5-7.
October 2026: Pepper & Boo: A Cat Surprise by Charise Mericle Harper
November 2026: Pip & Pals: Otter Space by Jen de Oliveira
December 2026: Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton
January 2027: Hello, Crabby! by Jonathan Fenske
February 2027: Mimi & the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant
March 2027: The Faraway Forest by Debbie Fong
April 2027: Shelby & Watts: A Mountain of a Problem by Ashlyn Anstee
What to do: Please join us in removing invasive species and weeds to beautify the recreational areas and improve habitat for native plants and creatures. It is a scenic area along the riverfront. What to wear: Comfortable closed-toe shoes. Pants and long sleeves are encouraged. Dress appropriately in layers, for the weather conditions. Contact: Tom Curran at [email protected], or text cellphone 916-770-9264, for questions or concerns. Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Park or drop off from the boat parking lot entry road, 2050 Volpp Street, West Linn. Address: 2050 Volpp St West Linn, OR 97068 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: Tools and gloves will be available, but it is helpful if you can bring your own gloves, hand saws, and loppers/pruners. Drinking water container and snack bars will be available. Restrooms: Public restrooms nearby. Parking: Parking in adjacent lot or lot across the street. Transit: Not available nearby Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
After a successful season of paddling and rentals, it’s time to tuck away the Cook Family Park fleet for winter! We need volunteers to help transport canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from Cook Family Park to our storage shed near Sherwood.
Volunteers will help load boats onto trailers and vehicle roof racks, transport them to storage, and unload them for the winter. Have a vehicle roof rack or utility trailer? We’d especially appreciate your help!
Ready to lend a hand? Join us to wrap up the season and help keep our fleet ready for another year on the river.
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
We're hosting the Portland Anarchist Black Cross for a regular prisoner letter writing event!
Writing letters to political prisoners is a gesture of solidarity to break the social isolation of imprisonment, and to show those trapped in the carceral system that there are people on the outside who support and value them. Prison is a lonely place, but for a brief moment, an incarcerated person can live life outside of prison - even if it's just as long as your letter.
No experience required, just a little of your time to write about whatever comes to your mind.
We'll be hosting this event every first Sunday from 3p to 5p!
‼️As always, events are sober, sensory-friendly, and masks are required. Find our full accessibility statement on our site
✅ Testing highly encouraged prior attending! (You can pick up a test from us for free)
RSVP required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and neighbors for a morning of planting new trees throughout this large stormwater site. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as…
Do you know a young strategist, who's itching to learn the arcane arts? Look no further than Magic Academy - a series of supervised, sealed Magic: The Gathering leagues for kids ages 10-17.
One of our counselors will guide Planeswalkers as they collect cards and build decks that can summon creatures and create mystical effects, all while learning what it means to be a good sport.
Players with all levels of experience are welcome.
In observance of Veterans' Day, Garden Home Community Library will be closed today, and LEGO Club is cancelled this month. LEGO Club will meet again in December!
Volunteer Opportunity Help restore our habitat. About the Program Metro manages 20,000 acres of parks and natural areas, including 17 parks, 14 historic cemeteries and three boat ramps. By volunteering, you are helping steward these sites for generations to come. Volunteers will learn about native plants, non native plant management, managing for nature in urban spaces, while building community. About the Project Join Metro Parks and Nature at the Glendoveer Nature Trail (use entrance at NE 148th and Halsey) as we tend to a nature patch along the trail, adjacent to the parking lot entrance. Participants will plant native plants and tend to the nature patch near the entrance of the parking lot on 148th and Halsey. All tools and supplies provided, in addition to some light refreshments. For more information, visit: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/events/stewardship-day-glendoveer-2026-11-06 Requirements Age: All ages are welcome; those under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Sign-up using the link above or use the "express interest" button below for our partner to contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.
Join us at The East County Library in Room 2H/J to get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free. Plus, "shop" for gently used clothing at our free clothing swap. Underground parking is available at the library and overflow parking is available at the City Hall parking lot across the MAX tracks. This event is hosted by the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, Gresham Free Swaps and the City of Gresham.
Repair Item check-inCheck-in is from 10:00 am-noon. Checked-in items will be repaired until 1:00 pm.
Types of repair itemsPlease note: bikes, televisions, microwaves, small engines and fine jewelry are not repairable at this event.
What to expectCoats and winter wear in good condition is this event's featured swap item. "Shop" for previously loved clothes and bring some to share with others.
Follow Gresham Free Swaps and Gresham Repair Cafe on Facebook for future events.
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 503-618-2525.
The Camas Public Library hosts Page Turners book club for kids in fourth through sixth graders and their adults. The club meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. To attend, register at CamasPL.org/pageturners or call 360-834-4692, then pick up the book at the library. After the meeting, keep the book for free.
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Celebrate the end of the volunteer season with us as plants and wildlife prepare for hibernation, and we prepare to welcome the winter season.
Join PP&R for our final volunteer event of 2026 at Wilkes Park for a family-friendly volunteer event to help with gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.
For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!
Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Thank you for volunteering with us.
Site AccessibilityActivities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There is a paved pathway throughout the park. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary, but many of the tasks will be adjacent to a paved pathway.
There is an ADA accessible restroom (Portland Loo) on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.
If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.
If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.
We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.
Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids in 4-5th grades.