NOMA PDX 2026 Architecture Summer Camp Volunteer Registration Form

  • 2026 NOMA PDX Architecture Summer Camp Volunteer Registration Form

    June 25, 26, & 27

  • Empowering young people to affect change in their community through design

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  • About

    Camp Dates/Hours: June 25-27, 9 AM - 3 PM (Volunteer hours: 8 AM - 4 PM)

    Camp Location: Portland Community College
    Cascade Campus Student Union
    5575 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217

    NOMA PDX's 3-day Architecture Summer Camp is a community-supported program made possible by the support of our volunteers in the AEC Community. Local architects, designers, and community members foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and change makers by helping young people grasp the significance of architecture in their daily lives, as well as the broader cultural, social, and historical implications. With your support we achieve our mission of empowering young people to affect change in their community through design. 

    Learn about the summer camp program at: nomapdx.org/summer-camp

     

    Volunteer Roles

    Deadline to Register: June 5th, 2026 

    Lead Design Mentor: Lead a small group of middle school students, facilitate design discussions, workshops, and activities, and support the design project, and guide the students through all stages of the design process to help their students/group fully realize a project that addresses a community-focused issue.

    • Attendance to all summer camp days is required. The attention to our students is of our utmost priority, and the biggest takeaway from the past summer camps is recognizing the value of consistent mentorship with students.
    • (2) Trainings required (see dates below).
    • Open to active NOMA PDX or NOMAS members only.

    Design Mentor: Assist the Lead Design Mentor with design discussions, workshops, and activities. Design Mentors will be assigned based on full availability of all three days of the camp.

    • Attendance to all summer camp days is required.
    • (2) Trainings required (see dates below).
    • Open to non-members and all design professionals and students (architects, planners, designers, and related fields).

    General Support: Assist with various tasks for the camp - from pre/post camp preparation, setup/takedown, registration, nutrition, running a model making station, etc.

    • Any time you can commit is welcomed but we would greatly appreciate it if you can participate a minimum of two days.
    • As with past years, Fridays and Saturdays need the most support with design production and model making.
    • Volunteer assignments will be made based on the needs of the Camp. We ask you all to be flexible in your assignment.
    • Open to non-members and all design professionals and students (architects, planners, designers, and related fields).
    • (1) Training required.

     

    Required Volunteer Trainings:

    • For Design Mentors: (both trainings are required) 
      • June 13, 2025  10:00 AM - Noon PM (location TBD)
      • June 20, 2025  10:00 AM - Noon PM (location TBD)
    • For General Support Volunteers:
      • June 20, 2025  10:00 AM - Noon PM (location TBD)

    Deadline to Register: June 5th, 2026

    If you have any issues with completing this registration form, please reach out to the volunteer coordinator, Elizabeth Lagarde, at nomapdxsummercamp@gmail.com

     

  • Please fill out the background check linked below before completing the camp mentor registration process.

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  • Mentor Registration Form

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Membership*
  • Field of Work*
  • What volunteer role are you interested in? Select all that apply.*

  • Note: If you are interested in the Lead Design Mentor role, please select "All Camp Days" below.

  • Please let us know what open days/times you are available to volunteer.*
  • Have you a participated as a Project Pipeline Summer Camp volunteer before?*
  • Are you seeking accreditation hours?
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