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Volunteer Opportunities

NW VEG would not exist if not for passionate and dedicated volunteers! Thanks to your support, we're able to reach more people and continue doing good. Whether you're looking for a one-time project or a longer term commitment, there's a good chance we have a match for your interests, skills, and goals.

Please email volunteer@nwveg.org to get started.

VegFest Planning Committee

Would you like to be a part of the planning committee for VegFest 2012? We're currently taking names and our monthly meetings will begin in February/March. If you have media or PR experience, an interest in offering your voice to our speaker, chef and vendor roster, or other creative talents to offer, please contact us. We hope to make 2012's VegFest more sustainable, and even healthier than ever before and we would love to have your help!

Tabling Events

Volunteers are needed to help staff the Northwest VEG table at upcoming Portland events. This entails talking with interested attendees about plant-based diets and Northwest VEG offerings (including our classes, potlucks, presentations and more); handing out literature; directing attendees to additional resources and recipes as necessary; And generally putting a positive face to vegetarian and vegan diets.

Volunteers for the following events will be paired with another volunteer.

Saturday, Feb. 25 - Fix-It Fair
Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby Ave.
Shifts: 8-11am, 11am-2pm

Sunday, Feb. 26 - Delicious Fair of the Heart
Adventist Medical Center, 10123 SE Market St.
Shifts: 12:30-3pm (NW VEG tablers); General Event Volunteer: 11:30-4pm (10-15 vols needed)

March 23-25 - Better Living Show
Portland Expo Center
Friday shifts: 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm
Saturday shifts: 11am-2:15pm, 2:15-5:30pm, 5:30-9pm
Sunday shifts: 11am-2pm, 2-5pm

Open Opportunities

We're constantly adding to the following list so please check back if you don't see anything that appeals to your interests at this time. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a project that isn't listed, you can email us at volunteer@nwveg.org to discuss ways to get others involved with your project too.

Develop and write newsletter articles for our monthly publication of the Thymes
Collaborate with a team of others to organize monthly film screenings at a local library or other venue