Volunteer
Opportunities for Youth at Friendly House
Friendly
House encourages service-learning experiences for youth
in Portland by providing volunteer opportunities that
teach them that young people are a vital part of the
community and have the ability to contribute.
If you or your child is interested
in participating in any
of these volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Volunteers
demonstrate positive behaviors and encourage self-confidence.
Foster relationships and trust while engaging in social,
recreational and educational activities.
Help Chaps
students understand and complete schoolwork
Mon-Fri
3:45-4:15
16
HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS
Opportunity
Description
Hours
Min. Age
Donation Collection (Community
Services)
Hold
a scavenger hunt and collect needed items like toilet
paper, toothbrushes, and toothpaste for low-income families.
Any
None
Food Drive (Community Services)
Coordinate
a food drive in your school, church or neighborhood for
low-income families.
Any
None
ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
SENIORS
Opportunity
Description
Hours
Min. Age
Decorations*
Senior Program
Create
bright and cheery decorations for seniors to put up in
their homes all year round
Any
None
OFFICE SUPPORT
Opportunity
Description
Hours
Min. Age
Mailing
Help (All Programs)
Stuff
envelopes, prepare mailings, etc.
Mon
– Fri
9 am – 5 pm
13
Computer Help (Senior
Services, Community Center)
Assist
community members or seniors using computers and software.
Maintain hard-drive efficiency.
Variable
Mon – Thurs
9 am – 6 pm
15
Group Opportunities
Opportunity
Description
Hours
Min. Age
Clean-up
Crew*
Community Center
Help us
keep our Community Center and other buildings clean. Projects
include painting, washing windows, cleaning rooms and
more.
Weekdays
or eves; Sat
13
Landscaping*
Community Center
Rake leaves,
weed garden beds, sweep sidewalks or mow grass.
Weekdays
or eves; Sat
13
Collect
Food & Necessities*
Community Services
Many
items are needed for homeless and low-income families
and individuals throughout the year. Collect items as
a group project with your school, church, neighborhood
or group.
Any
None
General
Cleaning*
All programs
Help keep
play areas safe by washing walls, windows, shelves, &
sanitizing toys.
Weekdays
or eves; Sat afternoons
13
EVENTS & SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity
Description
Hours
Min. Age
Holiday
Party*
Community Services, Senior Program
Help low-income
families and seniors Celebrate the holidays. Collect toys
in advance, wrap gifts, decorate and set up the community
center & much more. (December)
One evening
in Dec.
13
Spring Dinner
& Auction*
Administration
This event
raises funds for all Friendly House programs. Volunteers
help decorate & set up. (March & April)
One day
or eve, early March
13
Back
2 School Bank*
Administration
Help
low-income children receive school supplies. Collect and
distribute school supplies. (July – September)
July
- Sep
13
Service-Learning
Student volunteers are matched to
activities that encourage learning and growth while providing
a great experience. Opportunities are available year round.
Please contact the volunteer coordinator to find a volunteer
project.
* Great opportunity for volunteer groups!
Group size varies.
This is a year-round list of volunteer
opportunities. Not all positions are always available.
Friendly
House, 2617 NW Savier St. Portland,
OR 97210 (503) 228-4391 Contact
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