Volunteer

There are many ways to get involved with MNA! Come garden in Spring Garden Park for 2 hours, provide consultation expertise on community engagement, or become the next Recycling Czar.

Depending on your interest and availability, there’s something for everyone. Read on for more information and how to express interest:

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Volunteer Events

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    Livability

    In partnership with SOLVE Oregon & FreeGeek, we host events like graffiti abatement and trash removal.

    Email: secretary@mnapdx.org

    The Art in the Village team seeks to get together and make more art in the village.

    Email: arts@mnapdx.org

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    Friends of Spring Garden Park

    Stewardship

    This family-friendly, all ages event invites you to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves, and project instructions will be provided.

    Events are year-round.

    Sign up to volunteer

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    Village Park

    Let’s work together as a united community to develop and create a beautiful greenspace located at the intersection of SW 36th and SW Troy Street.

    Sign up to stay updated on volunteer events.

Ad-hoc Volunteer Opportunities

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    Accounting

    Are you a Quickbooks whiz? You could be an on-call tutor when our Treasurer has a question.

    On-call. ~60-90 minutes per month

    Email
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    Database Management

    We have more records for members, volunteers, and donors than one person can manage. Are you skilled at database management? Help!!!

    ~1 hour per week

    Email
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    Membership Co-Ordinator

    Do you have marketing and/or sales experience? We would love advice and guidance on how best to connect with more people who live in the neighborhood and how best to connect and communicate with them.

    A few hours a month

    Email
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    Website enhancement

    Got web site design experience? Help MNA upgrade their website to be more accessible, more intuitive and easier to navigate.

    Ideally, knowledge of W3C guidelines.

    Email
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    Woodworking

    Sometimes we need a box, or a bulletin board, or a thingamajig. If you have a shop, we could occasionally use a hand with a build or a repair. We'll buy materials, if you'll put them together.

    Occasional, time commitment determined by project

    Email

Project Co/Lead Volunteers

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    MLK Jr. Day SOLVE clean up event co-lead

    On Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM 12:00 PM MNA Livability Committee & SOLVE Oregon will be partnering up to host a clean up event on MLK Jr. day.

    We need help to organize!

    Email
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    Recycling Czar (Lead)

    We aim to have all our event be zero (or at least minimal) waste. We have many recycling and trash related supplies. Take charge and earn your green merit badge. 

    Occasional: time commitment determined by event

    Email
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    Safety Street Monitor (Lead)

    Several times a year, Multnomah Village is in need of Safety Street Monitors for large events, such as Halloween, Holiday Gala or Earth Day.

    We are in search of a Lead Volunteer to take on organizing this project. We can support and connect you - you drive the project!

    A few times a year: time commitment determined by event

    Email