Portland

We're hosting a Youth Meeting AND Fortnight
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-27
Help us host two amazing programs at the same time!
See below or email danamolinari@gmail.com to learn more about how you can get involved.

The requests for homestays are already rolling in…and whether you’re near or far, we welcome all contributions as we welcome the country and world to Portland later this summer. Our camps will run from July 13 – July 27 and we need volunteers for the following committees:

Food Planning and Prep: What food do we need to buy and how much should we get?! Help us figure out how to feed these kids!

Hospitality and Excursions: Help us plan Leaders’ night out, day trips, and more

Set Up/Tear Down: Help us load in July 13th and load out July 27th

Laundry/Bedding: Collect the needed items, and coordinate a team of families to get the clothes clean!

Transportation and Hosting: organize airport drivers and families to host our out of town guests for a night or 2

Medical and Emergency Planning: Help us make an evacuation plan, first aid kit, and more

Please reach out to danamolinari@gmail.com to learn more or indicate which committee you’d like to join!

Western Region Mini-Camp - Austin, TX
2025-08-29 15:00 - 2025-09-01 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Travel deep in the heart of Texas to join fellow JBers from around the Western US for the annual WRMC. This is open to any youth ages 11+ (as well chaperones 21+). Represent CISV Portland while having a little barbecue along the way!
We’re looking for both participants AND chaperones for this event!
Dates: August 29 – September 1, 2025
Location: Austin, TX
Registration Fee: $350 for participants. Chaperones and JBers involved in Planning/leading are free.
Flight info: Flights must arrive by 3:00 pm on Friday 8/29 (camp starts at 5pm). Departure flights must leave after 10am on Monday 9/1. We’ll be out of the camp site completely by 11:00 AM.
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First Annual CISV Portland Family Camping Trip
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-21 11:00
Join us for a memory-making weekend of camping, boating, and just immersing yourself in nature with other CISV families and friends at idyllic Timothy Lake. This camping trip is open to all CISV families and friends, but space is limited. Email portland@cisvusa.org to reserve your spot. Please include the number of people in your group. Cost: $25 per night, per family.

Program Reveal and 2026 Info Session (in person)
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:30 | TaborSpace – Dining Room
We hope you can join us for our 2026 Program Reveal Event and Info Sessions! We’ll let you know where we’ll be traveling this summer and give you important information about applications, eligibility, CISV in general, how all of the programs work, and more!

We have two info Session options:

In-Person Info Session + Program Reveal
Sunday November 2, 6pm, Tabor Space, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, Nov 5th at 7:00 pm, Zoom (link to follow registration)

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Virtual Info Session for 2026 Programs
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
We hope you can join us for our 2026 Program Reveal Event and Info Sessions! We’ll let you know where we’ll be traveling this summer and give you important information about applications, eligibility, CISV in general, how all of the programs work, and more!

Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, Nov 5th at 7:00 pm, Zoom (link to follow registration)

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Fall Family Mini Camp
2025-11-14 17:00 - 2025-11-16 12:00 | Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, 17051 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
Save the Date for Fall Family Mini Camp

November 14-16, 2025 | Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, Washougal, WA | Youth (10+) & adults!

Ever been curious about what amazing things happen at a CISV camp? Well, now’s your chance to take part in the activities, the discussions, and the fun just like the youth do. Youth and adults will participate together in our annual fall mini-camp at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki for a weekend of CISV immersion! The Chapter Board of Directors will also be meeting to plan for the upcoming year, so please come and join us and share your ideas.
Cost for the weekend is $120 per youth and $50 per adult.
Register Now!
Space is limited! Registration closes Friday November 7.

Virtual Info Session for 2026 Programs
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
We hope you can join us for our 2026 Program Reveal Event and Info Sessions! We’ll let you know where we’ll be traveling this summer and give you important information about applications, eligibility, CISV in general, how all of the programs work, and more!

Virtual Info Session
Monday December 1, 7-8:30pm
Google meet info to follow registreation

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Summer 2026 Program Applications are Due!
2026-01-18 23:59 | Zoom
The countdown is on – summer 2026 program applications are due in less than two weeks! (If you need a reminder, we’re sending delegates to some *amazing* programs…)
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Virtual Info Session about Moda Center Fundraising
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
CISV Portland has an incredible opportunity to volunteer at the Rose Quarter/Moda Center selling concessions for events. This has the possibility to be a game-changer (pun intended) for our chapter’s hosting fund.

To make this successful, we need a pool of at least approximately 20 volunteers to commit to:

Participating in training session at the Moda Center (date/time TBD)
Obtaining food handler’s card (ages16+) and OLCC alcohol service permit (ages 18+) (CISV Portland will reimburse you)
Purchasing specific food service attire (CISV Portland will reimburse)
Commit to volunteering at one event every 1-3 months (dependent on total number of volunteers in the pool). Volunteer commitment at each event lasts 5-7 hours.

Anyone 16 or older can participate, however, there has to be at minimum a 2:1 ratio between adults and youth because 16-17 year olds are limited in what they can do at the concession stand.

There will be a virtual information session on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm to explain more about the program and what’s involved, including getting the permit/card, the attire, and the training.

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Please read the Moda 2025-2026 Guidebook to get a complete picture of what volunteering looks like.

You may complete the below sign-up for all people in your family that are interested (i.e. one sign-up per family)

Thank you all for your interest and commitment for growing our chapter!

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Program Introduction Mini-Camp
2026-01-31 18:00 - 2026-02-01 14:30 | Vancouver, WA, vancouver, WA, United States
Join us for an overnight camp for current Junior Branch members and for those applying for 2026 summer programs. Reconnect with your CISV friends and meet new ones in this one-night camp.
This weekend is mandatory for all applicants for summer 2026 programs.
Interviews for delegate applicants and their parents will also be conducted during the camp.

Details
Dates: Saturday, January 31, 6:00 pm to Sunday, February 1, 2:30 pm
Location: Vancouver, WA (exact location given upon registration)
Fee

2026 Program Applicants: Fee is waived because it is included in the application fee.
Junior Branch Members (All non-applicant youth 9-17): $30. Free cancellation until January 29th at 5:00 pm. No refunds given within 48 hours of the camp start.

To Register

1. Fill out the registration form >
2. Pay registration fee (only applies to youth who are not applying for a 2026 program) >

Show your CISV Love: 2026 Membership Drive
2026-02-14
Show your love of friendship, your passion for peace, your endearment for life-changing experiences. Join the thousands of others around the globe that share in the belief that peace is possible. Your CISV Portland 2026 membership directly supports our annual calendar of events including costs to put on activities, program insurance, and more.
Membership fees:

Family: $100/year
Individual: $50/year

(If your child is applying to a program this year, your $100 application fee counts as your annual membership.)
You must be a dues-paying member of CISV Portland to participate in both our JB and chapter activities, including international and domestic camps.
Sign Up for Membership
Your dues are due by February 14, 2026!

🌯 Burritos for a Cause: JB Meeting + Chipotle Fundraiser
2026-03-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Chipotle, 704 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR, OR, United States
Join us to connect, eat, and give back!
This March, we’re hosting a JB meeting and fundraiser that dreams are made of:

Hang with your CISV friends and do JB business
Eat at Chipotle (see flier for details)
25% of everything we spend will go towards CISV Portland’s fundraising goals!

So mark your calendar, bring your friends, and make sure you’re hungry for *lots* of delicious food.

Mosaic Program with Project Lemonade
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232, 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Project Lemonade helps youth in foster care thrive through programs including the Project Lemonade store, internships, programs for teens aging out of care, and funding opportunities to help youth pursue their dreams.
What will CISV volunteers do?
We’ll be making homemade blankets, self-care kits for foster youth, working in the Project Lemonade store, and helping with other projects as needed. It’s going to be a great time! We have limited spots for this volunteer date so we will be filling the 10 places first-come, first-served. This program is for youth ages 13+
We are asking that everyone bring a few things to donate to the foster youth. You can buy products on Project Lemonade’s in-kind wish list or bring some of the requested items to the event. More info to come soon!
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CISV Portland in Seattle Meetup
2026-03-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Central Seattle, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
We’re hosting a meet up for our friends up north to connect about all things CISV. We’ll meet Seattle-area CISV alums and people interested in CISV, chat about about CISV Portland (Seattle’s closest chapter), and generally share in the CISV spirit. Do you know any past, present, or future CISVers in Seattle? If so, spread the word!
Contact Julia Bonnheim at julia.bonnheim@gmail.com for event details.

Bon Voyage Picnic and Annual General Meeting!
2026-06-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Laurelhurst Park, Portland, Oregon, SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, United States
Join us on June 7 to send our traveling delegations off in style and help us take care of some official business. We will elect chapter officers for the next year, as well as hear the President’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, and Volunteer Update.
Stay tuned for more info!

CISV Portland Second Annual Camping Trip
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-20 | Timothy Lake, Oregon, Oregon, United States
Join us for another fun weekend in the shadow of Mt. Hood on the amazing Timothy Lake. Pack your tents, boats, paddleboards, bikes, and sense of fun for a weekend get-away. This year we have sites reserved for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. You can come for the whole extended weekend or just for a night.
Fee is $25 per family/group per night. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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