Project Oregon

Your Vision. Your Community.

SOLV's Project Oregon helps individuals and groups organize volunteer projects throughout Oregon that share in our mission to build community through volunteer action to preserve this treasure called Oregon. SOLV’s Project Oregon engages volunteers in restoration, cleanup, enhancement and beautification efforts. Projects begin with your vision and take place in your community.

Project Oregon is designed to support projects in four different ways; by providing planning assistance, project materials, site support (small grants) and recognition.

Planning Assistance

SOLV provides active staff assistance, help with planning, organizing, recruiting volunteers and recognition. We help new projects get started and help existing volunteer efforts become stronger. A comprehensive coordinator's Handook is provided to each coordinator.

Project Materials

SOLV provides free litter bags (large and small), promotional stickers and signage for projects. Latex gloves, safety vests and hazardous waste containers are also available. You must apply for Project Oregon event first, then receive notification that you have been approved before you can apply for project supplies.

Site Support (Grants)

When available, SOLV provides site support (up to $100) for on-the-ground project expenses such as disposal fees, paint and supplies, equipment rental, gloves, safety vests, plants and planting supplies and recycling and trash receptacles. Application cycles occur year-round. You must apply for Project Oregon event first, then receive notification that you have been approved before you can apply for a grant.

• View planning calendar.
• Apply for a grant. (you must have received notification that you could do this first)
• Grant information and restrictions

Recognition

Each year, SOLV gives awards to outstanding Project Oregon efforts which exemplify SOLV’s vision and mission. The winners are recognized in a ceremony at the Capitol Building in Salem. All project coordinators are eligible to nominate their project.

2007 Project Oregon Award Winners

• Best Project by First Time Coordinators
  Veneta's First Annual Earth Day Celebration (Lane County)
  Coordinated by Taunya Jones with the City of Veneta and community members.
• Best Development of Partnerships
  Every Person Holds the Key to Community Partnerships (Gervais - Marion County)
  Coordinated by Shanti Platt and the French Prairie Progress Team, with many local groups who helped organize the event as well as supports who made it a success.
• Best Youth Involvement Award
  Myrtle Creek Litter Patrol Team (Douglas County)
  Coordinated by Zory Lorrain with local middle and grade school students.
• Enduring Community Builder Award
  20th City of The Dalles Community Cleanup
  Coordinated by Cindy Keever and the City of the Dalles.

Projects are listed in SOLV’s calendar of events and activities by county. Please click on one of the links below to find upcoming projects that need volunteer help.

• Volunteer by County
• Volunteer Calendar

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Clackamas County

Oregon Department of State Lands

Small grants and materials support provided with funding from Waste Management Charitable Foundation.

Project Oregon Sites