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Volunteer
Opportunities at Friendly House
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| CHILDREN / YOUTH /
TEENS |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Classroom/Activity
Assistant
Preschool (3-5 yrs old)
Friendly Chaps (5-10 yrs old)
Youth Activity Program (11-14 yrs old) |
Volunteers
demonstrate positive behaviors and encourage self-confidence.
Foster relationships and trust while engaging in social,
recreational and educational activities. |
4
months; weekly or monthly |
Preschool:
M-F 8:30am - 12:00pm and 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Chaps: M-F 2:30-6:00 pm
YAP M-F 5:00-7:00 pm |
Parent Night Guest
Preschool |
Professionals
in childcare (i.e. nurses, doctors, child psychologists,
parenting experts) discuss relevant issues and answer
parent questions . (Spanish helpfull.) |
One
night or long term |
One
evening each month, 5:30-7 pm |
Activity Leader
Preschool, Friendly Chaps, YAP) |
Share
your skills and talents with children and teens in a workshop
setting. Art, performance, music, technology, sciences. |
One
time or long-term |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 7:00 pm |
| Homework Club |
Help Chaps
students understand and complete schoolwork |
One time
or long-term |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 3:45 - 4:15 pm |
| Discussion
Group Facilitator |
Be
a "cool" mentor / role model for middle schoolers.
Professionals can lead discussions and answers questions
about self-esteem, dating, parents, drugs, sex, eating
disorders, etc |
One
time or long-term |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 5:00-7:00 pm |
| HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
Child Care Provider
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Child care
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3
months
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Tues.
10:30 to Noon
Thurs 10:30 to Noon
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Moving Assistance
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Assist
homeless families move into an apartment. Help lifting
and moving the furniture. Vehicle for moving preferred.
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One
time or long-term
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Any
time
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| ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
SENIORS |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Friendly Visitor (Senior
Services) |
Provide
companionship to a senior by visiting with the senior
in his/her home. Read the newspaper, write letters or
help with other tasks as needed. |
6
months minimum |
Variable;
Once a week visit with senior |
| Friendly Mover (Senior
Services) |
Pick
up and deliver donations of basic necessities, furniture,
food, and household items for seniors in Northwest Portland.
(Use your own vehicle) |
3
months |
Variable;
Mon - Fri morning or afternoon |
| Senior Client Assistance
(Senior Services) |
Assist
senior in the Senior Program as needed by program staff. |
4
months |
Variable;
Mon-Fri morning or afternoon |
| MAINTENANCE |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Maintenance
Assistant (Community Center) |
Volunteers
are needed to help us defray the costs of our programs
by painting and cleaning facilities. |
4
months |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm |
| Carpet Cleaning
(All Programs) |
Help
us keep our buildings beautiful! Shampoo the carpet once
or twice a month. |
4
months |
Saturdays
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Vehicle Cleaning (Preschool,
Senior Services) |
Our
vehicles are used in many programs to assist families
and seniors with transportation. Help us keep them clean
by washing them once a month. |
One
time or long-term |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| OFFICE & PROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANCE |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| Receptionist
(Community Center) |
Greet
members of the community center and assist with receptionist
duties. |
6
months |
Variable;
Mon-Sat |
| Mailing
Help (Administration) |
Help
Friendly House raise funds for its programs by preparing
mailers, stuffing envelopes, etc. |
4
months; 2 hours a week |
Variable;
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Volunteer Coordination
(Administration) |
Make
calls to volunteers to set up orientations, compile paperwork,
assist with volunteer correspondence. |
6
months; 2 hours a week |
Variable;
Tues - Thurs 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Computer Help (Senior
Services, Community Center) |
Assist
community members or seniors to use the computer lab by
teaching them the basics of the Internet, setting up email
addresses, etc. |
6
months; 2 hours a week |
Variable;
Mon-Thurs 9:00am - 6:00pm |
| Public Relations (All
Programs) |
Use
your marketing, advertising, graphic design or photography
background to assist the programs at Friendly House. |
6
months |
Variable;
Mon-Fri |
| EVENTS & MISCELLANEOUS
OPPORTUNITIES |
| Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment |
Shifts |
| On-Call
List |
Help
Friendly House by offering your special skills and talents
on an "on-call" basis. Help is needed throughout the year
with a variety of projects. |
6
months |
Weekdays
preferred |
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Friendly
House, 2617 NW Savier St. Portland,
OR 97210 (503) 228-4391
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Us
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