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.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Field Trip Guides
Do you have a background in education, docent touring, or love working with students and sharing knowledge through tours, games and activities? Share your skills and experience and help create fun, meaningful field trip visits for students of all ages who come to the Nordic Northwest Campus for our Trolls, Trails, and Tall Tales field trips! Our field trips are centered on Ole Bolle Troll and include Fogelbo, Nordia House, with subject matter in Nordic culture and folktales, nature education, and sustainability. You’ll be helping set up, prepare for, and assist during all parts of the field trips. All information, orientations, and trainings are provided in preparation for assisting.
Youth & Family Craft Workshop Assistants
Do you have crafting experience, or experience with Nordic folk arts? We are in need of extra pairs of crafty hands for our Youth & Family craft workshops! Assist in setting up, helping students, and cleaning up for a variety of folk and craft classes throughout the year. This is a fun way to learn new skills, share your existing skills, and meet and mingle with the craft-curious of all ages in our community.
Office Scanning Project
Do you love organizing? We are looking for additional help with digitizing our accounting records. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity. Basic computer skills and comfort learning/using our scanner would be great. You will be working with Karen, our accountant. Availability ideally on Fridays, but any day/time would be greatly appreciated.
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Portland Revels Preview Concert on November 22, 2024
We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to help tend the bar. Volunteers will be trained by staff and are welcome to stay during the program. Shift time: 6:30-7:30pm. Performance: 7-8:30pm
ScanFair 40th Annual Nordic Christmas Market on December 7 & 8, 2024
Celebrate the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of a Nordic Christmas! Be part of the crew and help us with set-up, admissions, volunteer & entertainer entrance, stage management, craft area, booths and more.
Fogelbo Tours (Day) on December 13, 2024
This opportunity is open to all volunteers who have previously completed the Campus Docent Tour Training. Join us at Fogelbo to help give a tour of the historic log cabin and experience it in all its Christmas glory. You will be assigned a spot in the house and learn more about it to then give the tour! We will also provide you with information prior to the tours. Shifts are available on Friday and Saturday. 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Questions? Email sassac@nordicnorthwest.org
Fogelbo Tours (Night) on December 13, 2024
This opportunity is open to all volunteers who have previously completed the Campus Docent Tour Training. Join us at Fogelbo to help give a tour of the historic log cabin and experience it in all its Christmas glory. You will be assigned a spot in the house and learn more about it to then give the tour! We will also provide you with information prior to the tours. Shifts are available on Friday 5:30-8:30 pm
Portland Nordic Chorus on December 14, 2024
We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to help check in attendees and run the bar. Volunteers will be trained by staff and are welcome to stay during the program. Shift: 5:30-7:15pm.
Nordic Northwest Campus Tour on December 15, 2024
This opportunity is open to all volunteers who have previously completed the Campus Docent Tour Training. We will send out all of the materials again ahead of the tours.
Cool Yule Concert on December 22, 2024
We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to help check in attendees and run the bar. Volunteers will be trained by staff and are welcome to stay during the program. Shift: 1:30-3:30 pm.
Please note: all volunteer positions for this event have been filled, additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
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. Interested in volunteering but not entirely sure how? Fill out our online volunteer interest form and send it back to Nordic Northwest. We will contact you and explore further steps
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
2. You have signed up to volunteer for a specific event, program, committee and just have to send in the paperwork?
Complete the volunteer application, sign the waiver and email to Sassa and you are good to go!
Feel free to 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 & Spring)
ScanFair - Nordic Christmas Market (December)
Are you a member or are looking to get even more involved? Join one of our committees!
Committees: