The C101 Experience: Get Involved

Becoming a C101 School

Community 101 is an effective program ... I am honored to say that if I do become a teacher, as I plan to do, I will use this program in my classroom. - Erik Takis, student at Open Meadows Alternative School The PGE Foundation welcomes applications from innovative teachers and schools who want to add a community service learning component in their classrooms. The School Application is available in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need to have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view this document. For instructions on downloading this program, are available on the Adobe Web site.

The C101 application process generally occurs in January-February prior to the beginning of school in the fall. The Foundation notifies applicants of the outcome by May-June. Teachers receive the C101 program manual and training at C101 orientation in September.

Becoming a C101 Sponsor

The PGE Foundation welcomes participation by other foundations and corporate sponsors. Working together, more Oregon students can have this learning opportunity. Generally, each program needs up to $5,000 to be used for student grantmaking. Funding can be sent directly to the participating school or can be coordinated by the PGE Foundation.

Becoming a C101 Volunteer

Those interested in being a C101 volunteer should contact the PGE Foundation.

College students volunteer to facilitate C101.
College students volunteer with Community 101.
  • 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 PGE Foundation.
  • Individuals work with a selected school for a 8-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.

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.

For more information on getting your school or organization involved, contact:

Carol Reed, Community 101 Coordinator
PGE Foundation
E-mail: Carol.Reed@pgn.com
Telephone: (503) 464-7614
Fax: (503) 464-2929

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