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Volunteer

The desire to make a difference. That’s the common attribute of those who give their time to the GFO. As an all-volunteer organization, with no paid workers, we need your help!

Just fill out the Volunteer form here or download the Volunteer form (PDF)  and send it to us at:

GFO - Volunteer
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18
Portland, OR 97202-1061

Did you know . . . 

  • Some jobs can be done in the comfort of your home?
  • Assignments can be tailored to suit your schedule?
  • Every hour you volunteer is like a donation of $28.54 to the Forum?
  • You meet the nicest people when you volunteer?
  • Pick one (or more) jobs from the lists or create your own!

A few of the volunteer opportunities available:

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CURRENT NEEDS  |  OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities - Now and in the Future:

  • Digital Collections - PDF Processing
    Digital Collections - PDF Processing

    2-4 hrs/week
    Details

  • Digital Collections - Scanning
    Digital Collections - Scanning

    2 hrs minimum
    Details

  • Fundraising - Annual Appeal Coordinator
    Fundraising - Annual Appeal Coordinator

    5-10 hrs/month (September thru November)
    Details

  • Library - Cataloging
    Library - Cataloging

    2-8 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - Cataloging
    Library - Cataloging

    2-4 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - Digitizing Preparation
    Library - Digitizing Preparation

    2-10 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - Label Maker
    Library - Label Maker

    2-3 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - PDF Processing
    Library - PDF Processing

    2-4 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - PDF Processing
    Library - PDF Processing

    2-4 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - Research Assistant
    Library - Research Assistant

    40-120 hrs/month
    Details

  • Library - Scanning
    Library - Scanning

    2 hrs minimum
    Details

  • Library - Spine Title Creator
    Library - Spine Title Creator

    2-4 hrs/month
    Details

  • Marketing - Chair
    Marketing - Chair

    2-4 hrs/month
    Details

  • Marketing - Merchandise Design and Sales
    Marketing - Merchandise Design and Sales

    2-4 hrs/week
    Details

  • Proofreader
    Proofreader

    2-4 hrs/week (4-6 weeks)
    Details

  • Publications - Managing Editor of The Bulletin
    Publications - Managing Editor of The Bulletin

    40-120 hrs/month
    Details

  • Real Estate Advisor
    Real Estate Advisor

    1-5 hrs
    Details

  • Special Interest Group (SIG) Leader or Co-Leader
    Special Interest Group (SIG) Leader or Co-Leader

    1-4 hrs/month
    Details

  • Website - Assistant
    Website - Assistant

    2-10 hrs/week
    Details

  • Website - Graphic Design
    Website - Graphic Design

    1-3 hrs/week
    Details

This is just a sampling of some of the current needs. If you don’t see something listed that you would like to do, let us know. We need your help!

 

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