VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers. From monthly projects to our seasonal events and on going programs, there are so many ways to contribute your talents and skills.
Check out some of our Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in ongoing volunteer opportunities and committees? Please check out our opportunities below and contact the office.
Nordic Northwest's Volunteer Fair & Mixer
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 22 TO APRIL 19
April 19, 2023 | 6 PM to 8 PM | Nordia House
Come grab an opportunity!
Want to do something new this year? Volunteer with Nordic Northwest!
Join us to meet our wonderful event, program and board committees in search of volunteers followed by a social mixer with light snacks and drinks!
Chat with Committee members and find out how:
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The Friday Night Lecture Series creates its line-up,
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The Cook & Eat Committee decides which wonderful chefs to invite,
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The Finance Committee crunches numbers,
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The ScanFair Committee builds their entertainment schedule and selects vendors,
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The Program Committee creates a balanced event plan for the year,
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The Midsummer Committee sources and preps all those beautiful flowers & birch
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The Nordic Vintage & Treasure Sale Committee members became art experts,
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Much fun it is to volunteer on the Fastelavn and Festival Committees… and much more.
Interested in office assistance, or not quite ready for a Committee position but interested in event assistance? We have you covered!
We will kick off with a short overview, and then you’ll have a chance to rotate through breakouts where each committee will describe their focus and activities.
Find all of the ways you can implement your knowledge, learn new skills, network, give back to the community and have fun - all while volunteering.
RSVP is not required but helps us plan.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Nordic Northwest embraces volunteers and strives to provide opportunities that deepen community, share the experience of the cultural heritages represented by Nordic Northwest and advance its mission and vision.
Nordic Northwest maintains an active volunteer base and we are and will be forever grateful to our amazing volunteers without whom this organization would not exist. We truly appreciate your wonderful enthusiasm and support. As a volunteer you, of course, get free entry to the events and programs for which you selected a volunteer shift, enjoy the benefits of special invitations to volunteer programs and make lasting friendships along the way!
APPLY TODAY
You can apply in a few simple steps.
1. Help us out by filling our online volunteer interest form and send it back to Nordic Northwest.
PLEASE NOTE: You have to log in to your account.
If you are a member or have attended events and this is the first time you are logging in, or if you have forgotten your login information, please click “Having trouble logging in?”. You are prompted to enter the email address associated with your account, and a link will be emailed to you to set up your login.
If you have not been a member in the past or attended events, please click on “create account."
OR Help us out by filling our volunteer interest form and send it back to Nordic Northwest.
2. Complete the one time volunteer application or ongoing application, sign the waiver and you are good to go!
3. Browse one or more of our volunteer opportunities posted below and
call the office with any questions about upcoming opportunities, etc.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Please contact the office if you are interested in any of the following opportunities:
Office Assistance:
Help us with event preparation, reception, digitizing archives, mailings, and other office tasks.
Tour Guides & Docents:
Lead groups on architecture tours of Nordia House and the Nordic Northwest Campus. We also have volunteer opportunities to be part of the quarterly Fogelbo Tours.
Stewardship, Volunteer & Membership
Assist with active community outreach campaigns to recruit new members and volunteers and attend volunteer fairs.
Facilities & Groundskeeping:
Spend time beautifying and brush-clearing at Fogelbo, potting plants or gardening at Nordia House through spring, summer, and fall with the award winning Fogelbo Trolls, a fun volunteer group that meets every Tuesday morning. We also have week round opportunities for indoor and outdoor Nordia House beautification.
Event Photography:
Do you have an affinity for taking pictures? we are looking for avid photographers to capture the fun and diversity our festivals, fundraisers, programs, concerts, classes, lectures and more with their camera.
Event-Day Volunteering
We're always looking for help at our festivals, programs, concerts, galas and more. Sign up for a shift at one of our seasonal events and help with set-up, check-in, volunteer coordination, games, bar (with current OLCC license), food (with valid food handler's license), kids area, Nordic Northwest booth, admission, decorations, take-down, and more.
Translation
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic or Finnish is your first language? We would love to have you help with occasional translation needs!
Event, Program, & Committee Opportunities
Are you looking to get even more involved? Help us plan events, festivals and programs.
Events & Festivals
Fastelavn - Nordic Carnival (February - March)
Oregon Midsummer Festival (June)
Nordic Nights Auction & Gala (Spring)
Nordic Vintage Sale (Fall)
ScanFair - Nordic Christmas Market (December)
Are you a member or are looking to get even more involved? Join one of our committees!
Committees:
Development Committee
Finance Committee
Governance Committee
Investment Committee
Facilities Committee
Programs Committee