Confluence Enviro. Center – AmeriCorps Volunteer

AmeriCorps

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 13,500 - 16,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful completion of service

Health coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps seeks a Confluence Environmental Center Volunteer in Portland, OR to promote access to healthy foods and clean waterways. You'll engage in habitat restoration, volunteer coordination, and community gardening.

This opportunity provides an education award, health coverage, training, and a living allowance. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 17 years old.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 17 years.
Ability to work full-time.
Interest in environmental conservation and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Address environmental needs through various community activities.
Engage in habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
Coordinate volunteers and promote community gardening.

Skills

General skills

Environmental knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Confluence Environmental Center – AmeriCorps Volunteer

Join Confluence Environmental Center’s AmeriCorps program to create greater access to healthy foods, green spaces, clean waterways, outdoor experiences, energy‑efficient homes, and transportation in the Portland, OR area. Partners include Portland Public Schools, Portland Community College, Cottonwood School of Science and Civics, the City of Portland, Mt Hood Community College, and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County.

Member Duties

As a Confluence AmeriCorps Volunteer, you will address critical environmental needs in low‑income communities through habitat restoration, conservation, community engagement, watershed health, education, volunteer coordination, land stewardship, community gardening, and more. You will spend approximately 80% of your time with a community partner and 20% with Confluence Environmental Center for training and development.

Program Benefits