Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

Volunteer: Earth Day and Beyond Community Outreach

Be a part of a team to educate the community about climate and actions. We'll be tabling at events to showcase our work with government, businesses and nonprofits. Learn about electrification and electric vehicles and how they can help the environment. We welcome people of all ages and abilities.  Gain valuable experience as you meet and network with other community members. 

Organization: 350Deschutes

Be a part of a team to educate the community about climate and actions. We'll be tabling at events to showcase our work with government, businesses and nonprofits. Learn about electrification and electric vehicles and how they can help the environment. We welcome people of all ages and abilities.  Gain valuable experience as you meet and network with other community members. 

Organization: 350Deschutes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97703

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Youth Climate Activist

Are you a young person looking for a way to make a difference in the fight against the Climate Crisis? Are you a high school or college student looking to gain green job experience? Join 350 Deschutes in our campaign to Electrify Bend. You will gain experience in political activism and grassroots organizing. Harness your passion for the planet to make a difference in your community, all while gaining amazing experience for your resume.

Organization: 350Deschutes

Are you a young person looking for a way to make a difference in the fight against the Climate Crisis? Are you a high school or college student looking to gain green job experience? Join 350 Deschutes in our campaign to Electrify Bend. You will gain experience in political activism and grassroots organizing. Harness your passion for the planet to make a difference in your community, all while gaining amazing experience for your resume.

Organization: 350Deschutes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Silent Auction (Artisan Jewelry) Fundraiser for Climate & Environment

Join our event team!

We need people to do a variety of tasks. Bartend, plan, check out, graphics, marketing and promotion. 

350Deschutes has received a gift of lovely artisan made jewelry. We'll plan an educational event around this in Bend, but also have virtual opportunities for bidders. 

Join the fun with your work team, or on your own!

Organization: 350Deschutes

Join our event team!

We need people to do a variety of tasks. Bartend, plan, check out, graphics, marketing and promotion. 

350Deschutes has received a gift of lovely artisan made jewelry. We'll plan an educational event around this in Bend, but also have virtual opportunities for bidders. 

Join the fun with your work team, or on your own!

Organization: 350Deschutes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97703

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Electrify Bend Committee Member

We need climate action now! Buildings are the #1 source of emissions in Bend, OR. 350 Deschutes is urging the city council to act fast on reducing that number. We are petitioning for: all new buildings be built 100% electric by 2025, 80% of existing buildings have electric space and water heating by 2040, and the create a Just Transition Fund so that clean energy is accessible to everyone in our community. 

Committee Members have a variety of skills and help with tasks such as, marketing the petition, research, attending community events to canvas the petition, assist with social media content, contact local businesses to spread awareness of the petition, website assistance, attend council meetings, write Op/Eds, and so much more.  Your role will coincide with your interests and skills.  We have biweekly or monthly Zoom meetings depending on need.

 

Organization: 350Deschutes

We need climate action now! Buildings are the #1 source of emissions in Bend, OR. 350 Deschutes is urging the city council to act fast on reducing that number. We are petitioning for: all new buildings be built 100% electric by 2025, 80% of existing buildings have electric space and water heating by 2040, and the create a Just Transition Fund so that clean energy is accessible to everyone in our community. 

Committee Members have a variety of skills and help with tasks such as, marketing the petition, research, attending community events to canvas the petition, assist with social media content, contact local businesses to spread awareness of the petition, website assistance, attend council meetings, write Op/Eds, and so much more.  Your role will coincide with your interests and skills.  We have biweekly or monthly Zoom meetings depending on need.

 

Organization: 350Deschutes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 350 Deschutes Board Member

Be part of combatting climate change in Central Oregon!

We have immediate openings to serve as a director on the board of 350 Deschutes. To provide direction to the organization through planning, evaluation, and policy setting. 

This offers opportunities for skill development, networking with other businesses and government, and helping the community advance important steps towards climate stability. 

Accountability: 

Board President 

Qualifications: 

Demonstrated interest and belief in climate change.   Specific skills and experience related to program development, administration, personnel, finance management, resource development, marketing, or community relations. 

Commitments: 

Willingness to offer counsel to organization or represent the organization in the community. 2-year term of office.  Approximately 8 to 10 hours per month. Willingness to make a personal financial commitment commensurate with ability to contribute. 

Responsibilities: 

Ensure corporate management direction for the organization.  Ensure fulfillment of legal obligations.  Ensure provision of quality programs that extend the organization’s services throughout the target area.  Ensure that the organization's human resources are effectively managed.  Ensure that the organization has sufficient funds and assets and that they are prudently protected and managed.  Secure community involvement and support.  Attend and participate in all board and assigned committee meetings.  Represent 350 Deschutes in the community as the need arises. Carry out assignments as delegated by the board president or committee chair. To assist with developing contacts and resources for the organization. 

Meeting: Board members are required to attend one hour board meetings, which happen 8 to 10 times yearly. If a board member misses 4 meetings or more per year, the board chair or executive director will ask the board member to reconsider board membership. 

Organization: 350Deschutes

Be part of combatting climate change in Central Oregon!

We have immediate openings to serve as a director on the board of 350 Deschutes. To provide direction to the organization through planning, evaluation, and policy setting. 

This offers opportunities for skill development, networking with other businesses and government, and helping the community advance important steps towards climate stability. 

Accountability: 

Board President 

Qualifications: 

Demonstrated interest and belief in climate change.   Specific skills and experience related to program development, administration, personnel, finance management, resource development, marketing, or community relations. 

Commitments: 

Willingness to offer counsel to organization or represent the organization in the community. 2-year term of office.  Approximately 8 to 10 hours per month. Willingness to make a personal financial commitment commensurate with ability to contribute. 

Responsibilities: 

Ensure corporate management direction for the organization.  Ensure fulfillment of legal obligations.  Ensure provision of quality programs that extend the organization’s services throughout the target area.  Ensure that the organization's human resources are effectively managed.  Ensure that the organization has sufficient funds and assets and that they are prudently protected and managed.  Secure community involvement and support.  Attend and participate in all board and assigned committee meetings.  Represent 350 Deschutes in the community as the need arises. Carry out assignments as delegated by the board president or committee chair. To assist with developing contacts and resources for the organization. 

Meeting: Board members are required to attend one hour board meetings, which happen 8 to 10 times yearly. If a board member misses 4 meetings or more per year, the board chair or executive director will ask the board member to reconsider board membership. 

Organization: 350Deschutes

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97701

Allow Groups: No