Find something you are interested in, passionate about, or maybe you just need something to do that helps fight boredom (while helping other people too). Click on a link to learn about volunteer opportunities in your area. Who knows, you might even get credit for your volunteer work (talk with your school guidance counselor or principal to find out if this is an option for you).
- Habitat for Humanity
- Invisible Children
- Legacy Emanuel & Randal Children’s Hospital
- OHSU & Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
- Volunteer to help start and run our Youth-Led Soul Food Co-op Project
- Project Clean Slate/Project Second Chance
- National Service, Americorps, Vista…
- Volunteer Match
- Mercy Corps
- Others (from County website… Lots to choose from)
- Contact your own church, synagogue, mosque, meeting hall or place of worship
- Research how to start your own organization. Here’s one source for info (here)
PROFICIENCY FORMS TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR VOLUNTEER WORK
- Portland Public School proficiency forms: HERE
- Talk with the School Counselor to find out how to receive credit for your volunteerism
Have fun, Thank you for Caring & Good Luck to You!
