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Have Extra Time This Winter Break?

Yay, We made it to the end of the term! As we head into winter break, we'll also be hosting a few volunteer events for anyone who will stay a bit longer on campus. Stay tuned for whats next, and we hope to see you soon! <3

Up coming events!

Winer break events!

Santas Work Shop with rose heaven!
Hands on mind-Curricum building with the MAPS team!

The Student Community Engagement Center is Hiring!

Special Projects & Events Support Role

Check out more ways to get involved in the new year with our awesome community partners!

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Accessibility Information:
If you have additional accessibility needs, please reach out and email us at volunteer@pdx.edu. We are happy to work with you to make sure you enjoy every event!

Winter break Events!

Santas Workshop

What: Join us in spreading some holiday cheer to our houseless neighbors courtesy of Rose Haven!
Together we will be providing overall support for this event, including help with setup, takedown, and whatever else Rose Haven may need!

Where: The event will be taking place at The Eleanor (1605 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209).

We will be walking and taking the streetcar to The Eleanor. Please meet at the SW Park & Market streetcar stop on PSU Campus by 12 pm if you would like to ride with the group. We will be leaving right at 12 pm so please be punctual. You are also welcome to meet us there! Please arrive no later than 12:30 pm

When: Mon, Dec 15, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Join us!

Hands on minds-Curriculum building with the MAPS team!

What: Looking for a meaningful way to spend your winter break? Join the MAPS team for a deep-dive, collaborative experience creating lesson plans and preparing supplies for the Eco-Explorers Garden Club!

Where: On campus, ORG Space room M108

When: Week after finals, December 15–19,

2–4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Join us!

SCEC Is Hiring!

Apply Today!

Check out more ways to get involved in the new year with our awesome community partners!

William Temple House

Mission: Protect self-respect & preserve self-sufficiency of people in need.

Get Involved: Volunteer at the William Temple House Food Pantry!

Contact: Volunteer line 503-715-0248 / cjohnson@williamtemple.org

Habitad for Humanity

Mission: Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that starts with a stable and healthy place to call home

Get Involved: Gresham ReStore Treasure Hunter

Contact: info@habitatportlandregion.org

IRCO

Mission: Welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential.

Get Involved: Cleaning and organizing crew- refugee resettlement

Contact: Connect With Us | IRCO

Tualatin RiverKeepers

Mission: Working to protect, restore and promote enjoyment of Oregon's Tualatin River system.

Get Involved: Paddle team Volunteer

Contact: (503) 218-2580, info@tualatinriverkeepers.org

Switch4Good

Mission: Non-profit organization championing food equity and nutrition security for all communities.

Get Involved: Article Writting

Contact: Info@switch4good.org

Ride Connection

Mission: Our transportation services help people access the goods and services they need to survive and thrive. By giving people the means to get around, we offer independence, inclusion, and access to healthcare.

Get Involved: Ready for a Journey? Drive for the Asian health & Service Center

Contact: Katie Myszka
Volunteer Manager, 503-528-1724, volunteer@rideconnection.org

MFS CASH Oregon

Mission: Committed to improving the financial lives of low to moderate income working families and individuals by providing free, high-quality tax preparation and culturally responsive outreach to communities likely to face barriers to accessing tax credits.

Get Involved: Fight Poverty & Put money back into Oregon families Pockets

Contact: Brandon Vance (he/him/el), Volunteer Onboarding Coordinator
brandon.vance@mfs-cashoregon.org

Kaiser Permanente

Mission: Committed to improving the total health of our patients and the community

Get Involved: Urgent Care Volunteering in Clackamas

Contact: Randi Orth, randi.orth@kp.org 971-200-9346

Did You Know?

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Check out Give Pulse not only for SCEC events but also for many volunteering opportunities with other nonprofits!

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Try it out with this Instagram photo, and don’t forget to visit our page for upcoming events, recap posts, and lots more to explore!

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SCEC strives to empower students to engage with communities to create positive social change.

Through service events ranging from one-day to year long opportunities SCEC provides co-cirrcular opportunities for Portland State students to become catalysts for change.

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