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Featured Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP VICTIMS
Marion County District Attorney's Victim Assistance Division offers
the opportunity for members of the community to provide emotional and
informational support to child and adult victims through volunteer work
as crime victim advocates. Trained volunteers provide support to victims
of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, drunk driving,
homicide, and other crimes. Training is provided. Potential volunteers
must be 18 years of age, have no criminal history, be a good listener,
and be non-judgmental. For more information and an application, please
call Kathie Beach at 503-588-3571.
Volunteers needed for Portland Area Trees
Friends of Trees is a nonprofit that plants and cares for trees in
neighborhoods, urban natural areas and on school grounds in the five-county
Portland metro area. Getting involved is easy! No experience is necessary,
and tools and training are provided at events.
Between November and April, we bring volunteers together to plant trees at
urban natural areas or in neighborhoods every Saturday or Sunday morning,
and during the summer we bring volunteers together to care for the recently
planted trees. We also host training events for people who want to organize
a tree planting in their neighborhood or to lead other volunteers in tree
planting or tree care.
Friends of Trees needs volunteers in all areas, from outreach to tree
planting and tree care to organizing and coordinating projects. Our mission
is to plant, educate about, and care for urban trees to improve the
environment, build community, and improve the quality of urban life. Find
out how you can help by visiting www.friendsoftrees.org or by calling
503.282.8846 ext. 12.
Volunteers Needed
at the Oregon Garden
The Oregon Garden is growing rapidly and new and exciting volunteer
opportunities are available to interested individuals. Oregon
Garden volunteers learn skills through on-the-job training, meet new
people, and build friendships through similar interests such as Tram
Driver, Greeter, Gardener, Office Assistant and more.
Interested individuals should call the Volunteer Coordinator at 503-874-6013.
Crime Victim
Advocate Volunteers
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office
is in need of crime victim advocate volunteers to provide direct services
to victims of crime. Volunteers accompany victims to court, provide
emotional support, keep victims updated on their case status, provide
referrals and basic information.
Shifts are available Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00. Training
is provided. For information and an application, call Jennifer
at 503 846-3473.
Washington County 4-H
Spend a little time, have a little
fun, and change a life! 4H Web Wizards, a highly original
and nationally recognized after-school youth mentoring program, helps
youth under-represented in the use of technology to learn industry awareness
and workplace skills, stay in school, and become a community resource
themselves by volunteering to show others what they learn!
Volunteers are needed once a week, Monday
through Thursday afternoons in Beaverton, Hillsboro and Forest Grove
to share their careers in technology with interested middle and high
school aged youth. For more info contact Lisa Conroy at 503.725.2113
or you may e-mail: lisa.conroy@orst.edu
http://osu.orst.edu/extension/washington/4h/mentor/index.htm
YWCA of Clark County
Trying to find a volunteer opportunity
in Southwest Washington?. The YWCA of Clark County is looking for adults
21 and over to serve as mentors to girls and young women, including
Spanish speaking youth, advocates for sexual assault victims, and court-appointed
special advocates (CASAs) for abused and neglected children. Other
opportunities assisting the YWCA are also available. Free training
is provided. For more information, please contact Al Flory (360)
696-0167or visit www.ywcaclarkcounty.org
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon
ranks first in the nation in hunger. Join the fight to eliminate hunger
in Oregon. Oregon Food Bank offers many ways for individuals and groups
to make a difference: Volunteer Action Center, Eastside Learning Garden,
Perishables Repack Room, nutrition education program, special events,
food transportation, office work, special projects, speakers' bureau,
advocacy and more. Opportunities are available weekdays, evenings and
weekends. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, call 503-282-0555
Ext. 300, email volunteer@oregonfoodbank.org
or visit OFB's Web site at
www.oregonfoodbank.org
Police
Activities League
Tutors are need at the PAL Youth Center in east Multnomah County to
help students with math, science and reading. Hours are 2:30-7 pm on
school days. Minimum age for volunteers is 17. Call Beth Faulhaber at
(503) 256-3479
Gresham Senior Center
Various volunteer positions need to be filled at the Gresham-based center
for individuals aged 55 and older. Hours vary Monday through Friday.
Minimum age for volunteers is 55. Call Doris Picard at (503) 665-7191
Loaves and Fishes
Drivers needed to deliver mid-day meals. Must have valid driver’s license
and insurance. Can decide the frequency of trips. Call “Northeast” at
(503) 988-5211, “University Park” at (503) 285-8199, “Southeast” at
(503) 256-2381
Goose Hollow Family Shelter
Southwest Family Shelter is looking for volunteers to assist families
in crisis in various areas. Shifts available during evenings. Call Chuck
Currie at (503) 228-3215
World Forestry Center
Tour Guides needed to lead groups on tour of museum. Minimum age for
position is 16. Call Jennifer Kent at (503) 228-1367
El Programa Hispano:
Volunteers are needed in the Gresham
area for positions including tutor, office work, cultural performer, childcare
attendant, bilingual translator and support group assistant. Call Nathan
Teske at (503) 669-8350
Friends of Multnomah Falls
Volunteers will answer questions, provide visitors with information
and brochures, and perform other services as directed by the Forest
Service staff. Hours are 10am to 2 pm and from 2pm to 6pm, daily. Training
provided. Contact Pat Sims at 503-253-0590
Volunteers Needed for
Upcoming Events
Connecting
with Youth
American Lung Association of Oregon
Volunteers needed for asthma education and teen smoking prevention programs
http://www.lungoregon.org
Oregon Mentors
Oregon Mentors is a business-led,
non-profit affiliate of the Portland Business Alliance. Our mission is
to increase the expansion of quality programs that provide mentors for
young people in Oregon. OM provides direct services to mentors, parents,
schools and people who run over 135 programs in our state. Interested
volunteers may visit Oregon Mentor's website at www.ormentors.org
or call toll-free 1-866-450-4040 for program information and to sign up.
It is very easy to be a mentor...Give one hour a week and change a life!
Hands On Portland
Join team-oriented projects to serve children and families
http://www.handsonportland.org
Portland Area Council of Camp Fire
Camp Fire is making service fun. In Portland, Camp Fire Boys and Girls
for grades K-12 have an opportunity to make new friends, collect food
for the hungry, hike and maintain local trails, and plant trees to better
their community. Participants create arts and crafts, design beaded
jewelry, and share talents with each other. If you are a young
person or an adult volunteer, you can become a Camp Fire member and
make lasting friendships, do service for your community, and get experience
for life.
For more information, contact Sarah Smith, Group Assistant or Cheryle
Jackson, Group Program Director, by phone (503) 224-7800. http://www.portlandcampfire.com
Preserving
and Enhancing our Natural Environment
Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens educates people about the benefits of organic produce
and building gardens in local communities. They partner with many organizations
including housing, education, nutrition, enviornmental and faith groups
to reach the community. To learn more about them contact www.growinggardens.org
SOLV (Stop
Oregon Litter and Vandalism)
Participate in a variety of year-round cleanup, restoration and enhancement
projects.
http://www.solv.org
Building
Safe, Livable Communities
Loaves and Fishes Seeks Angels-on-Wheels
Help deliver noontime meals to homebound seniors. Many of these seniors
don't see anyone on a daily basis but the Loaves and Fishes volunteer
driver. To help out, call Toni at (503) 988-5211.
Community Energy Project
Help weatherize homes for low income seniors and persons with disabilities.
To volunteer call 503 284-6827.
National Kidney Foundation of Oregon
and Washington
The National Kidney Foundation of Oregon and Washington has educational
programs and services available to those whose lives are affected by
kidney disease. Find out what you can do by calling (503) 963-5364 or
visit www.kidneyorwa.org
Central City Concern
Help give others a second chance and volunteer at Second Chance
on Broadway Thrift Store, located at 701 NE Broadway in Portland.
You and your friends could form a small group and volunteer daily, weekly
or even monthly. Help is needed with all aspects of the store’s operation--
receiving donations, sorting, hanging and pricing clothing, and creating
clothing displays. Come in any time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
Second Chance on Broadway Thrift Store is operated by Central City Concern,
a 501(c)(3) organization providing pathways to self-sufficiency through
active intervention in poverty and homelessness. You can be a
mentor to individuals in recovery while helping to generate funds to
help families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Contact Kilgore
Krupp at (503) 294-1681 for more information.
Elders in Action
Assist the elderly with healthcare, housing, advocacy and more (503)
823-5269
Oregon Partnership HelpLine
Oregon Partnership’s Drug and
Alcohol Referral HelpLine is seeking motivated individuals to man the
phones and help Oregonians out of dependency.The HelpLine is the only
private drug and alcohol referral help line in the state and is widely
used as a resource by treatment providers throughout the state. The
HelpLine is a confidential, 24-hour, free link to resources for those
seeking help with drug and alcohol issues for either themselves or someone
they know.HelpLine volunteers are extensively trained to give referrals
and treatment options to callers throughout the state.The HelpLine has
a far-reaching database that is constantly updated to provide callers
with treatment options no matter where they are calling from in the
state.
Oregon Partnership will train interested individuals to be a resource
for Oregonians in need.Volunteer shifts are convenient and are scheduled
around the volunteers’ schedule.Volunteers are required to complete
an extensive 32-hour training before they can take phone calls.
The HelpLine phone number is 1(800) 923-HELP outside of Portland or
(503) 244-1312 in Portland. For more information please contact:
info@orpartnership.org
http://www.orpartnership.org
Parents Anonymous of Oregon
Parents Anonymous of Oregon is dedicated to the prevention of child
abuse and neglect by strengthening families throughout our state. We
recognize that parenting is not easy. Parents are encouraged to
ask for help early in an effort to break the cycle of abuse to protect
today's children and strengthen tomorrow's generation of parents. A
major objective of Parents Anonymous is to establish a community norm
where a parent asking for help is viewed as a sign of strength in a
family and where communities respond with respect and resources. Parents
Anonymous of Oregon offers three programs which are available free of
charge to parents and families reaching out for help. All of our programs
are led by trained volunteers. All of our volunteer opportunities are
on-going. For more information, call (503) 452-4785.
The Parent Helpline:
Trained volunteers identify parents' strengths and assist them with
emotional support, information, referrals and child development concerns.
Parents Anonymous Support Groups:
Facilitate a weekly support group and help build healthier families.
Maintain healthy group dynamics and create an environment in which parents
feel safe to share their family issues. Help empower parents by validating
their feelings and identifying their own personal strengths and leadership
skills.
Children's Group Specialist:
Focus on assets and strengths of children to build confidence and self
esteem. Positively interact with children and recognize a child's attempts
to feel worthwhile, capable and significant.
Raphael House
Donate time, materials or services to women and children in need
http://www.raphaelhouse.com
Other
Volunteer Links
Special Olympics
Provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of
Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with mental retardation,
giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills
and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community.
Inspire greatness! We need you to volunteer -- Help make a difference.
For more information, please contact Krist Obrist kobrist@soor.org
503-649-9167 ext. 4# http://www.soor.org/
Hands On Portland
Volunteers work in groups on done-in-a-day projects on the weekends
or weekday evenings with any of dozens of agencies addressing diverse
social and environmental issues each month. An easy way for busy
Portlanders like you to get involved in the community.
http://www.handsonportland.org
American Lung Association of Oregon
Volunteers needed for advocacy, education, smoking cessation and prevention
programs
http://www.lungoregon.org
American Red Cross
Volunteers needed to drive the elderly, staff aid stations, instruct
courses, help in the office and more
http://www.redcross-pdx.org
CascadeLink
Link to regional agencies in need of volunteers
http://www.cascadelink.org/vol/index.html
Mission Mill
Volunteers needed at historic
textile mill and museum near Salem
http://www.missionmill.org
Multnomah County Library
Mend books, read to the elderly,
create displays, give tours, or work at community events
http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/vol/index.html
Oregon Zoo
Opportunities throughout the
zoo for youth and adult volunteers
Call the zoo's volunteer event line (503) 226-1561, ext. 654
http://www.oregonzoo.org
Volunteers of America
Assist children, families, seniors
and the community
http://www.voaor.org
Volunteer Match
One-time or ongoing opportunities
from errands and special events to "virtual volunteering"
http://www.volunteermatch.org
VolunteerWorks
Lists volunteer positions with
many agencies in the tri-county area
http://www.volunteerworks.org
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