“I dream to be an active member of my community.”

Dream Achievement Forecast: May 2023

Why?

Moving to Portland a little over five years ago has made me feel more “at home” than I’ve ever been in my life. I have a great life here – but I can’t help but feel like it’s a bit of a one-way street if I’m not giving back and taking a more active role in the community around me. With my first dream, I nourished myself in a way that I needed deeply. My next dream is to focus outside of myself and experiment a bit with what being an active member of my community could mean, and to create a long-term plan for what community involvement looks like for me – finding out where my passions intersect with broader needs.

How?

1. Identify what I have to offer, in terms of both skills and interests

2. Identify volunteering opportunities that align with what I have to offer

3. Get hands-on with some limited-term volunteering

4. Make a plan for more long-term involvement