Volunteer
Volunteer with a Nonprofit
Fifty percent of all Oregonians volunteer their time, labor, and expertise through nonprofit organizations. Here's how you can get involved.
Direct Links to Volunteer Opportunities
Check out these resources to help you find a volunteer opportunity that matches yours skills, interests, and time constraints.
Habitat Volunteer
Children's Trust Fund of Oregon (statewide)
Earth Share of Oregon (statewide)
Equity Foundation (Portland Metro Area)
Habitat for Humanity Oregon with links to affiliates (statewide)
United Way of Benton and Lincoln Counties (Benton and Lincoln County
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (Portland Metro area)
Greater Douglas United Way (Douglas County)
United Way of Deschutes County (Deschutes County)
United Way of Eastern Oregon (formerly United Way of Union County) (Union and Baker County)
United Way of the Klamath Basin Volunteer Center (Klamath County)
United Way of Lane County's Volunteer Connection (Lane County)
United Way of Linn County (Linn County)
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley (Marion and Polk Counties)
United Way of Tillamook County (Tillamook County)
Tri-County United Fund (Ontario area)
Increase Your Effectiveness and Satisfaction as a Volunteer
Download these Ten Tips for Wise Volunteering (.pdf), developed by Independent Sector, a national organization promoting integrity and accountability in U.S. nonprofits.
Nonprofits Want You!
Learning Community Volunteers
Oregon's nonprofits are eager to connect with new volunteers. Use the search tool on the left of this page to find nonprofits doing things that interest you. You can search by location, using either county or region, and by the type of work the nonprofit does. Once you find a nonprofit that interests you, use its contact information to offer your help.