Volunteer at TBA 2008

VOLUNTEER NOW FOR TBA:08!


TBA:08 Volunteer Orientations will be held in room 201 at PNCA: 1241 NW Johnson, Portland 97209. Orientations include all the info you need and the opportunity to sign-up for TBA volunteer slots. NO NEED TO RSVP! JUST SHOW UP!

Monday, August 4th at 5:00pm
Saturday, August 16th at 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 20th at 5:00pm

Volunteers are essential to making TBA the vibrant and amazing Festival that it is. By giving us your time and energy, you receive performance tickets, Festival passes and our undying gratitude. Questions? Email Sarah Farrell TBA:08 Volunteer Coordinator. (sarah@pica.org)

www.pica.org

Volunteer at P:ear's summer events

P:ear is looking for some volunteers to help run three great fundraising events over the next few months. Check out p:ear's website (www.pearmentor.org) to find out a little more about the organization.

Thursdays Aug 7th and Sept 4th: Unico Properties and Widmer Bros are putting together a "Movies in the Park" movie series on first thursdays aug 7th and sept 4th in Jamison Square. We'll need alcohol servers and general help from approx 5-10pm. p:ear gets all the proceeds from the beer sales!

Wednesday Sept 3rd: p:ear re-opens in september! Wednesday sept 3rd is our first "wednesday pre-view party" for the new p:ear gallery! this will be a schmoozy 200 person standing event which will need alcohol and food pass-tray servers, as well as general help. 5-10pm

Sunday Oct 19th - Widmer Bros' "Run Like Hell" 1/2 marathon for p:ear! this is an early morning - noonish event event for which we'll need general support and alcohol servers.

If you're interested in volunteering at any of these great events please email jan@imagodeicommunity.com asap.

Musicians and Artists Needed for Benefit Show

This just in from Imago Dei Artist Steve Plymale,

There is a cancer patient named Aly whom I work with at Doernbecher that is going to be having a benefit show at the Astoria Event Center on July 13 at 4PM. They have already gone through the Sparrow program and are about $5000 short of the needed funds. She has already had two bands drop out of the show. I am looking for some musicians who might be willing to play at this show. There will also be a silent auction that people could donate art or other items to. If you're interested in helping out with this event please contact me at splymale@gmail.com

Drummer Needed for Imaginary Airship

Imaginary Airship is currently seeking a drummer. We're a pretty down-tempo indie rock band, mellow at times but heavy at times, sort of spacey and experimental, but pretty. Influences are wide ranging but these are the main ones: Starflyer 59, Pedro the Lion, Beatles, Flaming Lips, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, etc. We'd like someone who has a good sense of dynamics, knowing when to be minimal and when to unleash. A solid, musical drummer with a good work ethic is more important to us than someone flashy. We are all believers, all drug free, all serious about working hard on our music and you should be too. You can hear us at www.myspace.com/imaginaryairship. If you play drums, like our influences and are ready to commit to practicing, playing a couple shows a month and possibly touring in the near future, contact Jonathan Moore at imaginaryairship@gmail.com.

Handmade Games Needed

This from Katie Sedivec:

Helloooo~

For this year's Vintage Carnival at Courtyard Senior Campus, I'm looking to slash costs by purchasing our own carnival games that we can reuse each year, rather than rent them. If you have a knack for cutting holes and pounding nails into plywood, and aren't too shabby with a paintbrush, or know artsy folk that are willing to tackle this project with you, you should contact me!

Games needed include:
Bean Bag Toss, Lollipop Tree, Ring Toss, Tic-tac-toe

Any other suggestions are welcome!

We can pay approximately $50-100 per game, which is highly negotiable, so it may be well worth your time!

Please pass this on to anyone who you think might be interested!

~Katie
224-875-0086
503-788-0896 (m-f, 9-5)
kathleensedivec@gmail.com

Photographers Needed

This from Katie Sedivec:

As many of you know I am in the process of hiring a "big band", circus performers, photographers, face painters, dancers, and a balloon artist for our annual Vintage Carnival coming up August 2nd from 11am-3pm at Courtyard Senior Campus, 6125 SE Division St.

Last year, we had one employee stationed with a point-and-shoot camera at a "vintage photo booth" with a backdrop and props. This year, I'd like to get a little more creative and reach out to the photography community in Portland to see if there are any photographers willing to take more creative shots of the Carnival in exchange for the chance to expand their portfolios, a complimentary lunch, free Hopworks beer, and a good time with people in your 'hood. The carnival is a family-friendly event open to the public with all proceeds benefitting the local Alzheimers Association.

In addition to the advertising benefits this event brings to the company I work for, it also can serve as a springboard for developing relationships between the residents here and families and individuals at Imago Dei.

If you, or someone you know is interested in contributing to this event, please let me know! We can discuss volunteer opportunities, or other compensation depending on the services you'd like to provide.

For more information or to get involved email Kathleensedivec@gmail.com

Compasssion SE: Facepainters Needed

We're looking to recruit people for an amazing outreach ministry called Compassion SE. It’s a free medical clinic and social services fair on Saturday June 14. We’ll have a ton of kids there and therefore a kids program. We'd love to encourage some of our artists to volunteer for this event. We need face painters, about 8 of them. You may have heard about this on Sunday during the offertory because this event is part of Love Portland 2008. Check out the event at this website: www.compassionse.org.Email clark@imagodeicommunity.com if you're interested in getting involved.

Kids's Music Event at the Artistery

Hi Friends,

Andy from Bark Hide and Horn here. My girlfriend Jessie and I recently started a kids' entertainment group called Jelly Jar Productions and are organizing an event that I thought you all might be interested in. It's a kid and family oriented show at the Artistery (a sweet all-ages live/work/performance space on SE Division, if you don't know it) on Saturday, July 12th in the daytime (maybe 3-6pm?). Our idea is to get a bunch of our musician and artist friends to perform original kids'
songs/puppet shows/plays/stories/etc.-- basically to expose working local artists to an exciting young audience, and to expose young audiences to exciting art and music. In my experience, performing for kids is humbling, invigorating, and incredibly rewarding, and I want to share that experience with others who might not interact with kids day to day.

What we're asking is if you'd be interested in putting together a set (anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes) of songs, stories, puppetry, or something else to perform at the show. We'll probably have an open-mic style section, with a bunch of folks performing a song (or story) or two, leading into two or three longer sets. Original content is awesome, but if you're more comfortable performing classic kids' songs, that's great too. Also, if you have a hidden talent like juggling, making balloon animals, face-painting, drawing caricatures, or cooking carnival food, we're hoping to have a bunch of booths set up for sideline entertainment.

We want to make this a true community event, so any talent or energy you are willing to offer would be amazing. If you have your own brilliant ideas for the event, please let me know, as it is just beginning to take shape and could be anything we make it. But time is of the essence! The event is only a month away, so if you can let me know ASAP if you're interested, we can set up a meeting to brainstorm ideas and get the ball rolling.

Thanks so much for your time, I really hope you are able to get involved.

Best,
Andy
(andyfurgeson@gmail.com)
503-577-0445

PS- Please forward this message to any other friends who might be interested in this kind of thing.

Equip PDX 2008

In September of 2008, the Portland International House of Prayer will launch its first internship program, called equippdx '08.

This year long journey is for those interested in exploring the areas of prayer, mission, justice and the arts. Together, we will consider how these areas fit into the broader idea of community transformation. We will also be concerned with how to live passionately for Jesus every day, incorporating each of the above areas into the rhythm of our lives. Participants will have the opportunity to work a part- or full-time job while living in community with 8-10 other men and women. Speakers will include leaders from the Portland area, as well as those from other parts of our nation and the world. Weekly prayer meetings will take place at the Portland International House of Prayer and outreach involvement to the poor and fatherless will be a requirement.

equippdx '08 will also involve a wider community surrounding LivingStonespdx, a ministry of the Portland International House of Prayer. Opportunities for friendships, mentor relationships and great times of learning together will be provided on a weekly basis!

If you or others you know are interested, please contact us at equippdx@gmail.com for a full application packet. you may also send questions to this email address.

The house participants will live in is located in the inner NE community of Portland, near Grant High School and the Lloyd Center. Public transportation is right outside of our door! Most of the prayer and outreach activities will take place in downtown Portland, just a few minutes away using MAX.

A monthly fee will include all living expenses and program costs. Optional mission trips, conferences and retreats will be additional.

Again, if you have any questions and/or are interested, please contact us as soon as possible. Space is limited and all applications need to be returned to us no later than
August 1, 2008.

Grace to you,
Renee
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A postcard will be mailed out in the next few weeks to everyone on our mailing list with the following overview:


What is equippdx?

equippdx is a facilitated season to explore the concepts of Prayer, Mission, Justice and the Arts as they pertain to our everyday lives in our everyday world, and to the broader picture of community transformation.

equippdx is for you if…

• You desire to explore what it is to live a life of ministry but don't feel God's call for your life involves traditional full-time ministry. You have pursued a career path and a life direction. You would like to take a season to explore what it is to carry the life and death of Christ into your office, friendships, hobbies and free time, but don't have the ability to put your life and career on hold to do it.

• You have participated in internship or discipleship programs in the past but now feel the need to explore how to live your daily life out of that deep deposit of God you received in that season.

• You would like to understand what community transformation entails, and how it is connected to prayer, mission, justice and the arts. You have a deep burden to see God transform a specific community and want to understand the tools God gives every-day, career-established, relationally-minded people to do ordinary things with extraordinary effect.

equippdx is a one-year program set in a community household of 25 to 35 year-olds. The structured activities and study times focus on prayer, personal growth, relationships, community service, the creative arts and worship, and their part in community transformation. All program activities are scheduled around traditional 'office hours' to allow participants to continue in their career path and to work while in the program.

Book Buddies at Atkinson

Here's a great way to encourage some of the kids in our public schools system to get reading. It's a one time volunteer opportunity with a great local school.

A gal I know is a teacher at Atkinson (the elementary school near Franklin on Division) and at the end of the year they pair adult book buddies with 4th and 5th grade students. The student picks the book, both the student and the adult read the book, and then they spend an hour talking about it on May 9th at 1 pm. If it sounds like something you might be interested in please contact Brenda Bartell at bbartell@pps.k12.or.us

I did it last year and it was a lot of fun. Sounds like this year I'll get to work with the younger sister of the girl I had last year. I'm really looking forward to it.

Amber

Artists needed for Freedom Day 2008:

The Freedom Day Rally, an awareness event on Human Trafficking issues, will be in Portland this year in July located in the North Park Blocks. Artists are needed to present artwork depicting slavery and human trafficking issues. This will be a large Portland event, with many nationally recognized speakers. You may sell your artwork at the event; however, it is requested that a percentage goes to any organization working in the field of human trafficking. Any interested artist please contact Carol at creves@helvetia.us for more information. All types of art are welcome!

T-Shirt Designer Needed

T-shirt design needed: Transitions Cambodia is a program for young girls rescued from brothels in Cambodia, with headquarters here in Hillsboro.
The directors- James and Athena Pond, are hosting the showing of the movie Holly in Portland next month. They are looking for someone willing to design a t-shirt surrounding this event, and to raise awareness on global sex trafficking. Please contact James at jamespond@transitionscambodia.org if interested.

Wordstock 2008

As you are certainly aware, Wordstock is one of the Portland's most high-profile cultural events and the biggest celebration of books and literature in the Pacific Northwest. Wordstock is also a volunteer-run event, and we are looking for approximately 10 thoughtful, energetic, and driven volunteers to complete our Leadership Team. These individuals will work closely with the Executive Director and the rest of the Leadership Team in planning the 2008 festival, which will be held November 8-9, 2008, at the Oregon Convention Center.

Below is a listing of the leadership positions we are seeking to fill:
• Volunteer Coordinator

• Exhibit Coordinator

• Wordstock for Writers Coordinator

• Wordstock for Teachers Coordinator

• Ticket Sales Coordinator

• Marketing Coordinator & Webmaster

• Emcee Coordinator

• Merchandise Coordinator

• Children's Area Coordinator

How to Apply

Working with the Wordstock Leadership Team is an opportunity for community service, cultural promotion, making contacts in the literary community, and having great fun. We are thrilled that over half of the Leadership Team that made the 2007 festival such a success is back again to help in 2008, and hope you (or someone you know) would be a great addition to this year's team.

Wordstock is accepting applications for these positions through Friday, March 28. Please email your resume, along with a brief description of which position you're interested in and the number of hours of week you would be available to volunteer, to Greg Netzer, the festival director.

www.wordstockfestival.com

Mural Artists Needed

Some folks at Nancy Ryles Elementary School (in Beaverton) are looking for an artist or artists to paint a mural of a solar system at their school. It's part of a student memorial. It would be a great short term volunteer opportunity for some artists who'd like to donate their time and skills to a really worthwhile community project.

Contact Angela Johnson amjohnso2@yahoo.com for more information

Call for Artists

Write Around Portland

Have you ever wanted to participate in a Write Around Portland workshop?
Now is your chance!

Write Around Portland is enthusiastic to offer a new workshop designed for writers and aspiring writers in the greater Portland area who want to participate in a Write Around workshop and support the communities we serve.

Prompt is your chance to write in community with others following the Write Around model while also providing support to writers who might not otherwise have access to writing and community.

Prompt Meets Tuesdays for 10 weeks:

April 8 through June 10

7 - 9pm

Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside

$285 (includes free parking, snacks and

access to the “bowels of Powells”)

Workshop Facilitator: Natalie Serber

Based on the acclaimed Write Around Portland model, this dynamic workshop incorporates many of our favorite writing exercises designed to inspire the writing life, including freewriting; work with writing elements; strength-building feedback and early-draft revision. The workshop will cap off with a community reading.

Registration is limited to 12 adults (18 and over), so sign up early to ensure your space.

Volunteer with P:EAR

p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth, ages 15 to 23, through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year our programs serve more than 350 homeless and transitional young people.

To truly exit homelessness, kids must develop the internal strength, skills and foresight to make healthy choices. p:ear provides a safe, non-judgmental environment in which youth are trusted to outgrow unproductive and harmful behaviors. We offer individualized mentoring and education programs in a safe, reliable and intimate setting designed to foster trust, build self-esteem and to teach homeless and transitional kids – who all too often are regarded by society as disposable, "hopeless cases" – that they are valuable individuals with a future who have something vital to contribute to this community.

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. This is not work that can be accomplished in the short-term. These are relationships based on trust that take years to cultivate and require enormous dedication to sustain.

We are committed to being there for p:ear youth over the long-haul to share failures and successes, mundane events as well as life-altering milestones.

www.pearmentor.org

“A typical day volunteering at P:EAR keeps a volunteer busy and excited about the relationships being built with homeless and transitional youth.
In the course of an 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift, the young people are given two nutritious and much needed meals. At 8 a.m. breakfast is set out and coffee is made. 8:30 a.m. the doors open to maybe a dozen homeless and transitional youth. As the hour rolls on, more and more enter in and the room fills up. Myself or another volunteer will walk down the block to a bakery that is generously donating muffins and bread to P:EAR. Friendships between P:EAR and the community, both downtown and beyond, are always being fostered. Later, near lunch time, a volunteer or two will go out into the community again to pick up donated food, or begin preparing food kept in refrigerators on site. Volunteers are actively replenishing the food table as the meals and coffee are rapidly consumed. After the meal, what can be recycled or put into compost goes into appropriate bins.
Volunteers are kept busy setting out art materials amongst the several large tables and engaging the youth in relationship. The young people are encouraged to use time creatively. A wide eyed kid plays wildly on the piano; several others are doing crosswords, writing poetry, or play acoustic guitars decked in band stickers. Whether painting, printing, coloring, creating collage, or whatever else there is rarely a dull moment. All the young people are colorful and interesting; I always enjoy talking with them about their life up to where they are now, maybe while coloring designs or playing chess. I’m continually amazed by some of the talents this group possesses which are allowed to surface through the P:EAR program.

Other opportunities to get involved are plentiful. We often need to organize and upkeep the art materials. When not actively engaged with the youth, volunteers are putting away and organizing newly donated materials. At the beginning of each month, a volunteer may be involved in helping several of these homeless youth to put together an art show for an upcoming First Thursday downtown. Last month there was a trip out of the city for skiing. This week several of the youth were able to go to a play downtown, such a treat.
Creativity, working toward a cause that provides immense opportunity, and the community created between staff and the youth are just a few reasons I have enjoyed my volunteer time with P:EAR.”

Donny Kunzer (Imago Dei Volunteer at P:EAR)

p:ear needs volunteers to help with all sorts of different needs including:

Mentors: a once a week commitment to hanging out with young people, learning alongside them and being an ongoing positive influence in their lives.

Mailings: This is both a monthly commitment and a bi-annual event helping p:ear to address and mail their newsletters, fundraiser invitations and information about their monthly art shows.

Receptionist work: Once a year p:ear requires people who can call their sponsors and supporters to remind them about the annual p:ear blossoms fundraiser event.

p:ear blossoms:p:ear needs a number of volunteers to help in a variety of different roles at their annual fundraising event.

Chaperones:p:ear needs a call list of about 4-5 people who would be willing to go to concerts, plays, events in the community with youth on a "last minute" basis.

Donating supplies: p:ear require a constant supply of art materials and basic items such as socks and writing materials for the young people who use their facilities.

Skilled people as needed: Such as photographers, graphic designers, carpenters, plumbers, etc who would be willing to help on individual specific projects.

To get involved with p:ear or find out more information please get in touch with Imago Dei’s p:ear coordinator Donny Kunzer at kunzmeister@yahoo.com.

Hollywood Theatre Volunteer Opportunities

Office Volunteers:

Whoever said that folding and filing can't change lives was lying to you. Come help out in Film Action Oregon's office
and see the difference that collating can make on an organization. Office volunteers answer phones, run errands, file, fold, tidy up the office... you name it and our amazing office volunteers do it. Our office is open from 9am-6pm M-F, and we'll take as much help as you're willing to give us. Office volunteers earn free movie passes and the respect of everyone in their lives. If you're interested please contact Justen at justen@filmaction.org.

Oscar Night 2008:

Come be a part of the most incredible partay EVER: Oscar Night® America 2008 at the Hollywood Theatre. We still need a few lucky volunteers to help change the face of the earth, and make the world safe for classy fundraisers. If you are interested in helping out, and mingling with highbrow types, please contact Justen at justen@filmaction.org.

Web Designer Needed

The Jane McVay ministry – a ministry that supports, educates and aids those affected by domestic abuse – is moving towards becoming its own entity and is in need of a creative web designer. We are looking for someone not only with some web design experience, but who also understands the vision and mission of this ministry, as well as someone who is sensitive to the needs and circumstances to whom we minister. We are not able to pay for your services, so the right person needs to have a strong call from the Lord. For more information, please contact Anna Studenny at janemcvay@gmail.com or check out the Jane McVay web page at www.imagodeicommunity.com.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Portland Art Museum

The Discovery Center is a family-friendly space in the Museum where visitors can learn more about art and artists in the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Come browse books, computer programs, puzzles, discovery drawers, and hands-on activities.

Discovery Center Volunteers

work 2½ hour shifts

weekly or every other week.

Volunteers enjoy free access to the Museum and most NW Film Center screenings, plus Museum Shop discounts and other events.


Open during Museum Hours

Please contact Jillian Punska

Discovery Center Coordinator

503.276.4284

Jillian.punska@pam.org

for more information.

Discovery Center: 503.276.4297

Filmed by Bike Call for Submissions

Portland's annual "Filmed by Bike" Festival is calling for submissions from short film makers. Check out the details at www.filmedbybike.org. Deadline for entries is March 1st 2008.

Imago Dei Choir

Interested in singing with a choir? The Imago Dei choir is coming soon and we would love to have you be part of it! Practices will begin Tuesday, February 12 at Evangel Baptist (2830 NE Flanders) and we will be performing on Good Friday and Easter. If you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible. Sign-ups will be starting this week at the choir table in the hallway (on Sundays) or you can email us at
choir@imagodeicommunity.com.

Singer/Musician Needed for Awareness Event

Imago Dei's Global Advocacy Group meets monthly to generate awareness, concern and advocacy for social justice issues around the globe. The group's focus is on human trafficking, particularly women and children trapped in sexual slavery. The group will be holding an awareness event on the evening of February 21st at Urban Grind, and are looking for a singer or musician to play between a short film showing and the presenter speaking on the issue.

The film being shown is "Fields of Mudan"

If you've seen the film or would like to, and are interested in playing a song at this event, please email Tiffany George at tifanona@gmail.com.

Synopsis:
When Mudan, a frightened, young Asian girl, is forced into modern day slavery by the brutal child brothel owner, Madam Zhao, the only solace she finds is through the memory of her Mother and the promise that she would one day find Mudan and take her away to America: the place where dreams come true. Yet despite her hostile surroundings, Mudan finds sympathy, compassion, and friendship in an unexpected brothel girl, Faye. Through each other, they find the courage and the hope to live thier lives as innocent, ordinary little girls. But even the bonds of friendship cannot stop the bleak future that awaits them as their time of innocence runs out.

Museum of Contemporary Craft: Job Opportunity

Marketing/Graphics Assistant

40 hours a week, $12/hr with benefits; reports to Marketing Manager
Deadline: January 20, 2008

The focus of this role is to support the Museum’s Marketing and Publications programs in promoting awareness of the Museum. This position is part of the Communications Department with the Marketing Manager - who directly oversees this position - and Publications Manager to accomplish a prioritized list of tasks within an overall Marketing/Publications work plan. Responsibilities include: maintaining and organizing databases and records, updating web-based communications, the production of a range of print and web-based publications and other related marketing and publications tasks.

Please send cover letter, resume and list of three references to: David@MuseumofContemporarycraft.org No phone calls please. For full job description, please check out their website at www.contemporarycrafts.org

Mercury Fashion Show Call for Local Designers

The Mercury are putting out a call for all local designers to submit portfolios for this year's Spring Fashion Show. Check this week's Mercury or online for stipulations. Mail portfolios to Portland Mercury c/o Marjorie Skinner, 605 NE 21st, Ste. 200, Portland, OR. 97232. Or email them to Marjorie@portlandmercury.com. Deadline is the end of February.

PDX Pop 2008 Call for Submissions

PDX Pop 2008 Call for Submissions:

PDX Pop are now accepting music submissions for the fifth annual PDX Pop Now! compilation. Portland and Portland-area musicians, if you’ve got a gem of a song you know would be perfect for their latest collection and would like to submit it for consideration, here’s what you do:

1. Download the compilation submission form.(www.pdxpopnow.com) 2. Print and thoroughly and legibly complete the form.
3. Mail the completed form and a disc with your track (CD-quality, non-compressed audio files only, please) to:

PDX Pop Now!
P.O. Box 14828
Portland, OR 97214

The submission deadline is February 29. They’re looking for original material only – no covers – and for work from a diverse array of genres.
*A special note: please make certain all relevant audio samples in your submissions have been legally cleared.
Direct any questions regarding submissions and the compilation to compilation@pdxpopnow.com.

The Portland Round

The Portland Round is a non-profit, volunteer powered "arts experience". 3 songwriters share the stage with slam poets & live painters. It's about community, inspiration and change for the artist and the audience. The Portland Round begins Saturday February 2, continuing quarterly with different musicians, painters and poets each event. The event also includes a community meal for all those who are volunteering and performing. The organisers are looking for willing volunteers who could help with set up, tear down, tickets, greeting and food preparation. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with the local arts scene here in Portland and help foster community and integration among artists and musicians in our city.

If you’re interested in getting involved check out their my space page (http://www.myspace.com/theportlandround ) or The Round website (www.theround.org) or email Jan at jan@imagodeicommunity.com