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  <div class="vevent h-event"> <h1 class="summary p-name">PDX Women In Tech (PDXWIT) Volunteer Orientation</h1> <div class='date'><time class="dtstart dt-start" title="2017-10-11T17:30:00" datetime="2017-10-11T17:30:00">Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 5:30</time>–<time class="dtend dt-end" title="2017-10-11T19:00:00" datetime="2017-10-11T19:00:00">7pm</time></div> <div class="location vcard p-location h-card"> <a class="url" href='http://calagator.org/venues/202395688'><span class='fn org p-name'>NOTION 921 SW Washington Street, Suite 820 , Portland, OR</span></a> <div class="adr p-adr h-adr"> </div> </div> <div class="description p-description"> <p><strong><em>Registration through Eventbrite is required to avoid having to manually check-in at the event</em></strong></p> <p>Interested in joining the stellar crew of PDXWIT volunteers? New to volunteering with us? Want to meet other capable, driven women and allies in tech? You'll be in the right place at our fall volunteer orientation.</p> <p>PDXWIT is a 100% volunteer-run organization, which means that volunteers are crucial to the success of our mission.</p> <p>There are plenty of ways to get involved. At the orientation, you'll learn about different volunteer roles, from regular engagements to occasional gigs, get an overview of expectations and processes, have any questions you bring answered, and catch up with other PDXWIT community members.</p> <p>We can't wait to welcome you!</p> <p>Agenda</p> <p>• 5:30 Doors Open</p> <p>• 5:45 Program Begins</p> <p>o Introduce attendees to PDXWIT</p> <p>Provide overview of:</p> <p>· Volunteer Agreement</p> <p>· Different types of volunteer roles</p> <p>· Example of some of the Regular teams</p> <p>o Review upcoming volunteer needs</p> <p>• 7:00 Program Ends</p> <p>Event FAQ</p> <p>Q: What is the parking situation? A: Street Parking Only</p> <p>Q: Is there secured bike parking? A: Yes for up to 10 bikes; Bike parking is in our office. Bring your bike up via the elevator on the far left (it has it's own button)</p> <p>Q: Should I consider using public transportation? A: Yes!</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.</p> <p>Trans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events.</p> </div> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a class="url u-url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-volunteer-orientation-tickets-37401813832">Website</a></li> </ul> </div>