• Volunteering

    It may be hard to find a job, but the next best thing is volunteering.
    Volunteers get valuable experience, meet people of all ages and backgrounds, and help with projects that make a difference. If you're under 18 some volunteer organizations require a parent-signed waiver form, and some also require that you attend with an adult. Here are some helpful websites that list numerous  volunteer opportunities. 

    Don’t just volunteer to boost your resume or chances of getting into college, really do your research and find something that speaks to you. But if you do want to know how volunteering can help you in the college application process is helpful and also offers some great advice about managing your schedule and finding meaningful volunteer work.

    Don't see what you are looking for? Email Ms. Kokes for help with brainstorming additional avenues. 

    Do you have an opportunity that you'd like us to post?
    Please email Madeline Kokes, Career and Community Partnerships Coordinator

     A national website with branches in Portland and other cities, for matching volunteers with the cause of their choice.

     Looking for community service hours or a way to volunteer in the community?Hands On Greater Portland is a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities in the Portland area that range from one-time to long-term commitments. You can search for possibilities that interest you, and sign up right online.

    Each year SOLVE provides resources to communities throughout Oregon, focusing on litter cleanup, tree planting, and invasive removal projects. There are SOLVE projects in every county in Oregon. SOLVE creates an average of 35,000 volunteer opportunities across the state annually.

      (Student Training & Education in Public Service) Ultimate Guide to Gap Year Volunteering, created a guide to get more people excited about gap year and summer volunteering Their guidebook includes information on the 10-best gap year volunteering programs (including summer programs); tips on how to make the most out of your gap year volunteer experience; and spotlights colleges that strongly support gap year volunteering through policies like gap year deferral.

    Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare: