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New Volunteer Opportunities(Updated 2/6/2008) 1. Drivers for Senior Program Description: Provide transportation for seniors and adults with disabilities who need supplemental assistance such as driving to doctor’s appointments, recreational outings, errands or shopping. You may drive your own vehicle or one of our 10-13 passenger vans. In addition, when you sign up to be a Portland Impact Driver you are given a personal Flex Car account for one year free! Location: SE Portland Commitment: 2-4 hours per week
2. After School Homework Helper or Teacher with Portland Impact SUN Schools Description: SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community Schools are located in Portland Public Schools and are designed to transform schools into community learning centers and promote student achievement and enrichment through greater neighborhood involvement. They provide educational, recreational, social and health services, serving a wide age group from preschoolers to seniors in high school. We are looking for groups or individual volunteers to help students with homework, teach a class or assist with after school activities or events. Location: NE or SE Portland Commitment: Monday-Friday (any day) 3-6pm
3. Serving Dinner to Seniors in the Congregate Housing Services Program Description: The Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) is designed to assist seniors and adults with disabilities to live independently in their own apartments. CHSP provides services and assistance including meals, housekeeping, personal care, companionship and case management. Individuals or groups can volunteer by assisting with dinner service or provide a social activity to do after the meal. Location: N Portland, NE Portland, SE Portland or NW Portland Commitment: Monday-Saturday 3-6pm, any day available
4. Quilting & Sewing Class Instructor Description: Experienced sewer needed to teach a quilting class for seniors. Pfaff sewing machines already provided. Location: SE Multicultural Services Center, 4610 SE Belmont, Portland 97215 Commitment: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00pm (can be flexible)
5. Richmond Place Transitional Housing for Homeless Families Description: A great opportunity for groups or individual volunteers. Richmond Place provides housing and supportive services to families and children to help them transition from homelessness into stable housing, livable income and a supportive social network. We need volunteers to help organize and clean the community room as well as getting an apartment at ready for a new family to move in. Location: 4141 SE Division St, Portland 97202 Commitment: flexible
6. Grounds Beautification Description: A great opportunity for groups to make a difference in our community. Portland Impact has several facilities in need of maintenance such as cleaning, painting, repairs and furniture moving. Location: NE or SE Portland Commitment: flexible
If you are interested in participating in any of these volunteer activities, please contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or jmorrow@portlandimpact.org. More Ongoing Volunteer OpportunitiesClick here to learn more about
long-term and ongoing volunteer opportunities If you'd like to learn about volunteer opportunities for your church youth group, outreach ministry or for individual congregants, visit our Faith-Based Community Involvement Initiative page. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jill Morrow, Community Involvement Program Supervisor, at (503) 988-4996 ext. 265 or jmorrow@portlandimpact.org.
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Portland Impact welcomes volunteers dedicated to making
a
difference in the lives of low-income families, youth, seniors, and
adults with disabilities in Multnomah County. All
volunteers begin the process by filling out a
such as mentoring and tutoring school age youth and
providing companionship for homebound seniors. 