Volunteer with a Nonprofit

Half of all Oregonians volunteer their time, labor, and expertise through nonprofit organizations. Here's how you can get involved.

Get Connected to Volunteer

Check out these resources to help you find a volunteer opportunity that matches yours skills, interests, and time constraints.

• Clackamas Volunteer Connection (Clackamas County)
• Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest
• Hands On Greater Portland (Multnomah and Washington Counties)
• JacksonCountyNonprofits.org (Jackson County)
• LBVision (Linn and Benton Counties)
• United Way of Lane County's Volunteer Connection (Lane County)
• United Way of the Klamath Basin Volunteer Center (Klamath County)
• Volunteer Center of Douglas County (Douglas County)
• Volunteer Match (Statewide)

Nonprofits with Statewide Volunteer Opportunities

• Oregon Commission for Voluntary Action & Service
• Oregon Mentors
• Start Making a Reader Today (SMART)
• SOLV

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.
• More Help for Volunteers. Check out continuously updated resources for volunteers on the Hands on Greater Portland website.

Nonprofits Want You!

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.