I work for a non-profit affordable housing organization called Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. (PCRI http://www.pcrihome.org) who’s mission is to preserve, expand and manage affordable housing in the City of Portland and provide access to and advocacy for services for our residents.

I manage a small community center in one of PCRI’s apartment complexes called Park Terrace Community Center in North Portland right off of Alberta St.  The center is a drop-in center that provides residents with community resources (information and referral) as well as weekly programs/classes ranging from exercise to after school tutoring.  The majority of our residents are over the age of 55 but we also have a small immigrant population and a few children.

I am currently looking for a few artists who are willing to volunteer either on a one-time basis or ongoing if they desire at the community center teaching arts and crafts.  I am interested in doing a wide variety of projects including painting, clay, fiber crafts, basket-making, and am open to other suggestions.  I am also very flexible with days and times and can pay for the supplies (up to a reasonable amount) as well as provide a small travel allowance.

If anyone is interested or has any questions, I can be reached at 503-282-1359, Mon-Thurs 12-6:30pm and Fri 2-6:30pm.  I can also be reached by email at:

Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from interested volunteers.

Amber Starks
Resident Services Coordinator
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.
Park Terrace Community Center
315 N. Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97217
503-282-1359 Office/Fax