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Volunteers are the army behind the Army. The Salvation Army serves thousands of families and individuals every year in Oregon and Southern Idaho. But, it is impossible to accomplish what we do without an outpouring of support from the community. Become a volunteer today and join us in our fight to strengthen our community, one life at a time.
This site lists specific opportunities for the Portland metro area. Please contact the program or corps directly to find out more. To volunteer elsewhere in Oregon or Southern Idaho, contact your local Salvation Army corps.
Volunteer Opportunities by Interest
Activities with Kids
Play, read to, and work with children of all ages; assist instructors in recreational activities
Locations: West Women’s & Children’s Shelter
Duration: Ongoing
Minimum Age: 13
Days Needed: All days
Hours: AM & PM
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
Assist in volunteer management, scheduling, clerical, statistics, & recognition
Minimum Age: 18
Days Needed: Schedule your own hours
Hours: Up to 4 hours per week
Coaches
Assist in coaching basketball, soccer, swimming, & weightlifting
Locations: Moore Street Community & Worship Center
Minimum Age: 14
Days Needed: Monday - Saturday
Hours: AM, PM, Evening
Computer Club Mentor
Assist in staffing computer clubhouses and facilities; help people of all ages and skill levels; comfortable with computers but technical expertise not required
Locations: Moore Street Community & Worship Center, Rose Center
Days Needed: Sunday - Friday
Emergency Delivery/Produce Distribution
Deliver food boxes & other items to homes
Locations: Gresham Corps & Family Services
Minimum Age: 21
Days Needed: On call
Hours: On call
Emergency Disaster Response
Disaster project coordinator, disaster fundraiser, canteen team leader, radio operator, field response team, event coordination, educational displays. Group opportunities available.
Locations: Divisional Headquarters
Days Needed: To be scheduled
Hours: To be scheduled
Facility Maintenance & Groundskeeping
Light repair and facility maintenance; painting, plumbing, electrical, and gardening. Group opportunities available.
Locations: Divisional Headquarters, Gresham Corps & Family Services, Moore Street Community & Worship Center, Rose Center, White Shield Center, West Women’s & Children’s Shelter
Hours: Set own hours
Food Box Preparation
Pack boxes & stock shelves. Group opportunities available.
Locations: Some Family Services offices
Minimum Age: 16
Food Preparation & Service
Assist in food preparation and service; food handlers license preferred. Group opportunities available.
Locations: Moore Street Community & Worship Center, Rose Center, White Shield Center, West Women’s & Children’s Shelter
Interpreters
Ability to interpret for clients, all languages; needed most Spanish, Russian, French and sign language interpreters
Locations: Emergency Disaster Services, Moore Street Community & Worship Center, Rose Center, White Shield Center, West Women’s & Children’s Shelter
Mentor
Be a role model and friend to clients of all ages on-site and off-site outings
Minimum Age: 21 (White Shield Only)
Hours: AM, PM, on call
Receptionist/Clerical
Answer phone, assist in responding to public inquiries, light clerical, filing, etc…
Locations: Moore Street Community & Worship Center, Rose Center, White Shield, West Women’s & Children’s Shelter and Divisional Headquarters
Special Events Assistant
Assist in planning and managing fund raising and special events
Locations: Divisional Headquarters, Emergency Disaster Services, Gresham Corps & Family Services, Harbor Light Center, Moore Street Community & Worship Center, Rose Center, White Shield Center, West Women’s & Children’s Shelter
Duration: Occassional
Days Needed: As needed
Hours: Varies
Teachers, Assistants & Tutors
Teach current or new class offerings for children, adults, and seniors; assist an instructor; or tutor a student with school studies
Van Driver/Transport
Drive Salvation Army vans for events and tours; pick-up donations; run errands, and take clients to appointments using various vehicles. Valid driver's license and driver's test required
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