Schools — How to Apply
The PGE Foundation and The Oregon Community Foundation welcome applications from innovative, enthusiastic teachers and schools who want to add a community service learning component in their classrooms.
High school applications are currently being accepted! Schools interested in participating in 2010-2011 should submit an application by March 31, 2010.
Applicants are notified of their acceptance into the program in May or June. Teachers receive the C101 program workbook and training at orientation in September. This training includes sample forms for use in implementing the program.
Donors — How to Sponsor a Classroom
Businesses and community members may support the program at their local high schools. A gift of $5,000 sponsors a classroom, with 100 percent of the gift returned to the community through the students' grant making. We encourage sponsors to visit the classrooms and meet the students. For more information, call Jennesa Datema at 503.552.3509 or Carol Reed at 503.464.7614.
Nonprofit Organizations
When a C101 class sends a "Request for Proposal," submit the application to the students. A nonprofit may apply to as many C101 groups from which it receives applications. Nonprofits will assist students in understanding about their organization and program; conduct on-site interviews with students, or visit their classes to introduce them to the organization. If successful in grant application, recipient organizations will attend the awards celebration.
Volunteers
- Volunteers must enjoy working with students and teachers in classroom setting.
- C101 volunteers assist a teacher with the implementation of the C101 program in a classroom. This requires understanding of C101 process.
- Volunteers act as liaison between the teacher and the foundation.
- Individuals work with a selected school for an eight-month timeframe between September and June.
- Volunteers visit classrooms, accompany students on site visits, assist teachers in arranging classroom speakers and professionals throughout the year.
- Volunteers provide progress updates to the PGE Foundation and end-of-year summary.
For more information on getting involved, contact:
Jennesa Datema, Initiatives and Youth Philanthropy
The Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill St, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205-2108
503.552.3509 (T)
503.274.7771 (F)
jdatema@oregoncf.org
or
Carol Reed, Program Officer
PGE Foundation
One World Trade Center, 3rd Floor
121 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97205
503.464.7614 (T)
503.464.2929 (F)
carol.reed@pgn.com