| CHILDREN / YOUTH /
TEENS |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Classroom/Activity
Assistant
Preschool (3-5 yrs old)
Friendly Chaps (5-10 yrs old)
|
Volunteers
demonstrate positive behaviors and encourage self-confidence.
Foster relationships and trust while engaging in social,
recreational and educational activities. |
4
months; weekly or monthly |
Preschool:
M-F 8:30am - 12:00pm and 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Chaps: M-F 2:30-6:00 pm
|
Parent Night Guest
Preschool |
Professionals
in childcare (i.e. nurses, doctors, child psychologists,
parenting experts) discuss relevant issues and answer
parent questions . (Spanish helpfull.) |
One
night or long term |
One
evening each month, 5:30-7 pm |
Activity Leader
Preschool, Friendly Chaps |
Share
your skills and talents with children and teens in a workshop
setting. Art, performance, music, technology, sciences. |
One
time or long-term |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 7:00 pm |
| Homework Club |
Help Chaps
students understand and complete schoolwork |
One time
or long-term |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 3:45 - 4:15 pm |
| HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Child Care
(Community Services) |
Provide
child care to children of parents attending classes.
I
|
3-6
months |
Tuesdays
and Fridays
10:00am - 1:00pm |
| Donation Collection (Community
Services) |
Pick
up and deliver donations of basic necessities, clothing,
food, and household items for low-income families and
individuals. (Use your own vehicle) |
3
months |
Mon-Fri
morning or afternoon |
| Food Drive (Community Services) |
Coordinate
a food drive with your business, church, school or neighborhood. |
One time
or long-term |
Anytime |
English Teacher
(Community Services)
|
Teach reading,
writing listening & speaking to clients. Spanish-speaking
preferred. |
Weekly,
4 months |
Variable |
Life Skills Teacher
(Community Services)
|
Teach helpful
skills to parent groups: computers, job searching, parenting,
health care, budgeting, etc. Spanish essential. |
One-time
or long term
|
Variable,
usually eves |
Mover & Driver*
(Community Services)
|
Assist low-income
families move in and out of transitional housing. Need
own vehicle. |
One-time
or long term
|
Variable,
usually weekdays |
Case Management Aide
(Community Services)
|
Help a single
mother with housekeeping. |
Weekly,
3 months |
Eves |
| ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
SENIORS |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Friendly Visitor (Senior
Services) |
Provide
companionship to a senior by visiting with the senior
in his/her home. Read the newspaper, write letters or
help with other tasks as needed. |
6
months minimum |
Variable;
Once a week visit with senior |
| Friendly Mover (Senior
Services) |
Pick
up and deliver donations of basic necessities, furniture,
food, and household items for seniors in Northwest Portland.
(Use your own vehicle) |
3
months |
Variable;
Mon - Fri morning or afternoon |
| Driver for Seniors (Senior
Program) |
Using your
own vehicle, take seniors to doctor appointments, grocery
shopping, various errands. Training provided. |
One time
or long term |
Mon –
Fri
morning or afternoon |
| Senior Client Assistance
(Senior Services) |
Assist
seniors in the Senior Program as needed by program staff.
Anything from data entry to performing errands for seniors. |
4
months |
Mon
– Fri
morning or afternoon
|
| MAINTENANCE |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Maintenance
Assistant (Community Center) |
Volunteers
are needed to help us defray the costs of our programs
by painting and cleaning facilities. |
4
months |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm |
General Cleaning*
All programs
|
Help
keep play areas safe by washing walls, windows, shelves.
Shampooing carpets & sanitizing toys. |
One-time
or long term
|
Variable
(eves & weekends) |
| OFFICE & PROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANCE |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Mailing
Help (Administration) |
Stuff
envelopes, prepare mailings, etc. Great for groups. |
One-time
or long term
|
Variable;
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Volunteer Coordination
(Administration) |
Make
calls to volunteers to set up orientations, compile paperwork,
assist with volunteer correspondence. |
4
months |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Computer Help (Senior
Services, Community Center) |
Assist
community members or seniors to use the computer lab by
teaching them the basics of the Internet, setting up email
addresses, etc. |
6
months; 2 hours a week |
Variable;
Mon-Thurs 9:00am - 8:00pm; Saturdays |
Research & Grants
All programs
|
Help support
program staff by researching possible funding sources.
Experienced grant writers especially welcome. |
4 months |
Variable
Mon - Fri |
| Public
Relations (All Programs) |
Use
a marketing, advertising, graphic design or photography
background to assist Friendly House programs. |
One-time
to
6 months
|
Variable;
Mon-Fri |
| EVENTS & MISCELLANEOUS
OPPORTUNITIES |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
Swing Into
Spring*
All programs
|
This yearly
event is the largest fundraiser for Friendly House. Help
with decorations, set-up, clean-up, serving dinner, publicity,
and many other needs to make this event a success. (Early
March) |
At least
4 hours |
Variable
morning,
afternoon and evening
|
Senior &
Community Services Holiday Events*
Senior Program, Community Services
|
Decorate
for holiday parties, socialize with clients, distribute
or deliver gifts to children & homebound seniors,
sponsor a toy drive. Many ways to participate. |
One time
or multiple occasions |
Variable,
on your own or at events |
| Event
On-Call List |
Help
Friendly House by offering your special skills and talents
on an "on-call" basis. Help is needed throughout the year
with a variety of projects, especially setting up and
staffing events. |
6
months |
Weekdays,
some eves & weekends |
| Academic Internships |
| Friendly House’s academic internship
program offers student interns worldly, hands-on experience
in providing services for children, seniors, and low-income
families and individuals. Interns assist with numerous
aspects of the program in which they’re placed.
Students in public health, child development, social work,
elder care, public policy or related fields are welcome.
Opportunities are available year round; please contact
the volunteer coordinator. |
* Great opportunity for volunteer groups!
Group size varies.
This is a year-round list of volunteer
opportunities. Not all positions are always available.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Because volunteers
work with or near children and other vulnerable populations,
everyone over 18 years old must pass a criminal history check.
Also, be aware that if you have not been an Oregon resident
for at least 18 months, a criminal history check must extend
out-of-state. Consequently the cost increases from $3 to $65.
Friendly House cannot afford this fee; we understand that
a potential volunteer likewise may not wish to pay such a
high fee. We regret this situation and understand if you choose
to volunteer elsewhere.
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