At Intel we don't just work in our communities... We work with them.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Intel employees are giving back to schools and nonprofits where they work and live through 1 million hours of volunteerism. Intel, KGW, and Hands on Greater Portland invite you to join in and make a difference. There’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Join us by clicking the link below or checking out additional featured opportunities on this page.
July 1st – 5th
Serve lunch for local seniors and make their day!
Serve a Meal with Salvation Army
Join us as we reach out to those that are in need of a hot meal.
We are looking for people who enjoy hanging out with young people, providing a listening ear, and offering positive role-modeling.
Restoration Work Party: Keller Woodlands
Volunteers needed to help remove English ivy in the large forested corridor in between Tryon Creek State Park and Marquam Nature Park.
July 6th – 12th
Are you ready for an opportunity to lead Hands-on projects? Come learn about volunteer management and develop your leadership skills
Salvage Building Materials: Rebuilding Center
Volunteer at the Rebuilding Center's non-profit store for used building materials.
Spruce Up: Tryon Creek (Invasive Species Removal)
We will assist with invasive species removal in this wonderful urban protected nature area.
The primary activities are removing invasive species (mainly ivy) and light pruning.
July 13th -19th
Become a TEEN Volunteer Leader
Come to this orientation to: learn about volunteer management, develop your leadership skills, meet other volunteers interested in leading projects and become a Hands On Volunteer Leader!
Waterfowl Habitat Restoration Party
Come to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and help us eradicate invasive Ricefield Bulrush from the wetlands to help birds and other wildlife.
Help build a fence around the perimeter of a home to provide the necessary safety and security for families at Albertina Kerr
Hands On Orientation and Project at Oregon Food Bank
Join a group of volunteers on a done-in-a-day project led by a Hands On Greater Portland volunteer leader.
TEEN project: Love Letters For Kids
TEEN PROJECT: Create personalized greeting cards to be given to sick children across the country.
Garden Against Hunger: Hillsboro Food Bank
From 9am – Noon on July 9th
Beautify the Courtyard at Binnsmead Elementary School
from 9am – 2pm on July 12th
July 19th-31st
Create Cards for Troops to Send Home
Help our troops need cards to send home to their loved ones to celebrate birthday, anniversaries & holidays
Cook It Up: Mealtime at Good Neighbor Center
Join us in the kitchen and help prepare Sunday dinner for the residents of the Good Neighbor Center - a homeless shelter fo families
Hands On Orientation: Love Letters at Lunch Time
Create personalized greeting cards to be given to sick children across the country.
Come help Family Bridge prepare and serve dinner for those in need.
Salvage Building Materials: Rebuilding Center
Reduce, recycle, reuse! Volunteer at the Rebuilding Center's non-profit store for used building materials.
Paint Day at The Edwards Center
Help refresh some of the residences with a fresh coat of paint at the Edwards Center, which works to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Spend the morning outside at Mt Tabor and help with removing invasive species, and possibly working on trails.