Individuals
Types of Opportunities
Short- to Long- Term: View list of opportunities here.
One-Time: View one-time group projects here.
Internships
Court-Mandated Service
Skilled Professionals
Click here to apply!
SHORT- TO LONG- TERM
- Child & Family: Impact the lives of at-risk children and vulnerable families.
- Public Safety: Support those rebuilding their lives after addiction or incarceration.
- Seniors: Be a comfort, a companion, and an inspiration for seniors & adults with disabilities.
- Administration & Business: Provide indirect service to our 22 programs through one of our three businesses or with our Administration office.
Click here to view a list of current entry-level & skilled positions requiring a minimum 3-month commitment. Click here for more information about the application process.
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ONE-TIME
If you are only available for a one-time project or want to preview one
of our programs before making a commitment, please consider joining us
for a group project. Come and meet our friendly staff and volunteers or
bring a few friends or family members and enjoy a day of team work.
Click here to view our current group projects. No advanced screening or application are required for one-time projects.
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INTERNSHIPS
Most of the internship and practicum opportunities at our programs,
including social work, counseling, drug & alcohol, and nursing
positions, are filled several terms in advance through our school
partnerships. If you are are a student at Portland State University,
University of Portland, Pacific University, Lewis and Clark, or Portland
Community College, please contact your department for application
guidelines.
Placements for undergraduate students in fields such as women's
studies, social work, gerentology, marketing are considered by our
programs on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in whether a
program can supervise your project, please contact Volunteer Services. If a placement is available, click
here to learn more about the application process.
Service requirements for high school or undergraduate course work can often be filled through one of our one-time group projects.
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COURT-MANDATED SERVICE
If you have at least 40 hours of court-mandated community service, our Resale Outlet may have an opportunity for you. Please contact Volunteer Services to learn more and/or sign up for a Volunteer Orientation. Click here to learn more about the application process.
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SKILLED PROFESSIONALS
Most of our positions are designed as entry-level opportunities, although we often post positions for skilled professionals under our short- to long-term opportunities
here. If you
have professional expertise you would like to share beyond what our
current opportunities offer, please contact Volunteer Services.
Past positions have involved staff coaching, program development,
construction project management, financial training, and counseling. We have particular need for those
with skills in business, fund raising, marketing, teaching, non-profit
and/or volunteer management, and inter-cultural communications.
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Volunteer Services
(503) 595-2009
nloso@voaor.org
3910 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214