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VOLUNTEERING
There is no better
way to teach your children to care for others, than volunteering.
| Hands On Greater Portland - A Great resource to find a Volunteer Opportunity that fits you. |
Please contact the listed organizations for updated information.
| KIDS & FAMILIES | ||
| Name of Organization | Info about volunteer opportunities | Age Limits |
| Children's Book Bank | Cleaning and distributing children's books to underprivileged families. | Families |
| Hands On Greater Portland | All kinds of one time and family friendly opportunities. They help match you with what works. | Many as young as 6. |
| Metro | Volunteer, It's your Nature! Hundreds of Nature volunteer opportunities in your area. | Varies |
| Nike Reuse a Shoe | Nike Reuse a Shoe Program takes your old athletic shoes, even non Nike, and recycles them into Sports courts, tracks, and playground surfaces. Many of these surfaces are donated by Nike. Click the link for drop off locations. | Anyone who wears shoes! |
| OMSI Youth Volunteer Programs | Are you looking for a fun and exciting volunteer experience where you can learn new skills, make new friends, and go behind the scenes of a world-class museum? Then OMSI's Rising Stars youth volunteer program is for you! | 14-18 |
| Oregon Zoo | Zoo Ambassadors This
is a mid-May through September opportunity to volunteer
at the Zoo, especially with the Butterfly exhibit. Other Opportunities There are many other opportunities available. |
Kids 10-14 with teenager over 15 or adult. |
| Phillip Foster Farm Historical Site | Help in all aspects of running the historical site. | Different opportunities for different ages. |
| SOLV | Lots of opportunities for
families to help clean and restore natural areas. Ongoing - CREATE YOUR OWN SOLV SOLUTION! Build a volunteer project in your area! With Project Oregon, anyone who wants to organize a volunteer event anytime, anywhere in the state can become a SOLV Site Coordinator. Info & Application: Project Oregon or contact Monica Kearsley, monica@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV |
Usually 6 and up |
| Sunshine Division - Volunteer | The Sunshine Division helps families with emergency assistance and food. | Contact them for specifics. |
| Tryon Creek State Park Volunteers - Getting Started | Tryon Creek has lots of different volunteer opportunities for kids and families. If you enjoy nature they would love to have you help out on a continuous basis or just once. | 6+ |
| TEENS | ||
| Name of Organization |
Info about volunteer opportunities | Age Limits |
| Children's Book Bank | Cleaning and distributing children's books to underprivileged families. | Families |
| Do Something | DoSomething.com is a website for teens with lots of ideas on things they can do to get involved in many issues. | Teens |
| Volunteer at Doernbecher | Volunteers make an incredible contribution to patients, patients' families, staff, and visitors through simple and sometimes heroic service. Their activities range from educating families in our new Children's Safety Center to supporting patients in our Pediatric Emergency Department. | 14 & Over |
| Oregon Zoo | Zoo Teens volunteer during the summer at the Zoo petting areas, tide pool, Trillium Creek Family Farm and other areas around the zoo. Applications taken Jan. 1 - Mar. 1 | Teens entering 9-12 grades |
| SOLV | Lots of opportunities for
families to help clean and restore natural areas. Would
be great for Senior projects or Eagle Scout projects. Ongoing - CREATE YOUR OWN SOLV SOLUTION! Build a volunteer project in your area! With Project Oregon, anyone who wants to organize a volunteer event anytime, anywhere in the state can become a SOLV Site Coordinator. Info & Application: Project Oregon or contact Monica Kearsley, monica@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV |
Usually 6 and up |
| Tryon Creek State Park Volunteers - Getting Started | Tryon Creek has lots of different volunteer opportunities for teens, families and youth groups. Great for nature lovers. | 6+ |
| ADULTS | ||
| Name of Organization |
Info about volunteer opportunities | Age Limits |
| Children's Book Bank | Cleaning and distributing children's books to underprivileged families. | Families |
| Clackamas
County Social Services Volunteer Connection 503-655-8266 |
There are many opportunities for volunteerism throughout Clackamas County. | 18 & Over |
| Volunteer at Doernbecher: | Volunteers make an incredible contribution to patients, patients' families, staff, and visitors through simple and sometimes heroic service. Their activities range from educating families in our new Children's Safety Center to supporting patients in our Pediatric Emergency Department. | 14 & Over |
| Victim's Assistance | Clackamas County
503-655-8676 Victim's Assistance Volunteers advocate for the rights of crime victims, help them talk with case related professionals, and provide emotional support. |
18 or over Criminal Background Check |
| Oregon Zoo | Zoo Teens volunteer during the summer at the Zoo petting areas, tide pool, Trillium Creek Family Farm and other areas around the zoo. Applications taken Jan. 1 - Mar. 1 | Teens entering 9-12 grades |
| Metro: Become a volunteer wildlife monitor |
See nature up close and
personal as a Metro wildlife monitoring volunteer. |
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| SOLV | Lots of opportunities for
families to help clean and restore natural areas. Would
be great for Senior projects or Eagle Scout projects. Ongoing - CREATE YOUR OWN SOLV SOLUTION! Build a volunteer project in your area! With Project Oregon, anyone who wants to organize a volunteer event anytime, anywhere in the state can become a SOLV Site Coordinator. Info & Application: Project Oregon or contact Monica Kearsley, monica@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV |
Usually 6 and up |
| State
of Oregon, Department of Human Services Volunteer Office 503-657-2123 ext 251 |
Recruits and places volunteers with different agencies. | Varies |
| Tryon Creek State Park Volunteers - Getting Started | Tryon Creek has lots of different volunteer opportunities for kids and families and adults. There are lots of indoor and outdoor opportunities for adults. | 6+ |
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