A local non-profit, nConnect, is recruiting volunteers to mentor low-income high school students and dislocated workers who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (including accounting) careers. Volunteers with accounting, architecture, computer science and engineering backgrounds are particularly needed. Mentoring can take place online, on the phone, and/or via face-to-face meetings. The commitment is to communicate with a mentee at least once a month for 6 months. Mentors are needed now through June 2011. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life by sharing what you know about your profession and the world of work. More information at nconnectnw.org or call 360-567-5557.
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Attend a FREE estate planning classes that cover the basics: federal and state health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, powers of attorney, wills and living trusts. All are conducted by Richard B. Schneider, attorney and author, as part of the library and community center programs. The next free workshop will be held TONIGHT, from 6:30-8:00P at the SW GARDEN HOME COMMUNITY LIBRARY, located at 7475 SW Oleson Rd # 6, in Portland. More information at rbsllc.com
Future workshops:
TUE 6:30-7:45P 01.25.11 Gresham GRESHAM LIBRARY
WED 7:00-8:30P 01.26.11 Tualatin TUALATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Learn how volunteers can help your community accomplish more with less - Take SOLV's Volunteer Action Training to organize a volunteer project. This workshop is designed to help community members organize a SOLV project focused around litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, native planting, or watershed maintenance and monitoring. Training will be held on Wednesday, January 26th, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the SOLV Office, located at 5193 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite B in Hillsboro, Oregon. The training will help you work with your neighbors to improve your community. It is free for anyone planning a specific SOLV project. To register, visit solv.org
Go to http://www.solv.org/programs/volunteer_action_training.asp, or contact Quintin Bauer at 503-844-9571 x 321 or email quintin@solv.org
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