As we are shaped by our sacred story and sustained by our common table, our desire is that the animation of love moves us into overflowing generosity and care for the wider Portland community. Below you’ll find many opportunities to volunteer with non-profit organizations doing good work in our city. Whether you sign up as an individual or with your home group, partnering with local causes is one way we embody Divine Love!
Good Circumstance is a place of belonging for all community members. We provide a non-judgmental space with free internet/computer access, community classes, walk-in peer counseling, and a cozy place to enjoy literature in our non-lending library. We aim to serve the houseless population but our doors and events are open to all.
Ways to help include donating goods for the space, or volunteering to be present in the space to create a welcoming environment.
Read MoreEcumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of faith partners working together to improve the lives of Oregonians through public policy advocacy, direct service programs, creation justice, and ecumenical / interreligious education and dialogue.
EMO has volunteer opportunities across a wide range of social justice, relief, and creation care efforts.
Read MoreSOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Volunteers engage in cleaning and restoring neighborhoods and natural areas, fostering a legacy of environmental care and community involvement.
Read MoreCouncil for the Homeless is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide community leadership, compelling advocacy, and practical solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County, Washington.
Read MoreRefugee Care Collective is a nonprofit organization that serves and empowers refugee families as they rebuild their lives.
Read MoreWeekly volunteer opportunity consists of picking up meals from Stone Soup and dropping them off to site partners.
Read MoreVolunteer applications open each January for roles including dog-walking, groundskeeping and data entry.
Read MoreA non-profit animal rescue and adoption agency. Volunteers provide cleaning and socialization for cats, and drive pets to foster homes.
Read MoreProvide free trees and native shrubs to increase Portland’s canopy cover and reduce heat islands in urban areas.
Volunteer roles include driving tree deliveries and planting trees.
Read MoreL’Arche Portland is a community of people who share life together intentionally. We value meaningful relationships and have always relied on dedicated volunteers to help provide a wide circle of support around our three homes, to open themselves to new relationships and learning opportunities, and to help us be a sign of hope in the larger community.
Volunteers can help in the L’Arche homes with cooking, cleaning, landscaping, at annual events and with office data entry.
Read MoreOpportunities include full home building projects, volunteering at ReStore locations to build furniture, organize, painting, etc. Great for groups!
Read MoreProvides food, housing assistance, and clothing in Old Town Portland. Volunteer help includes serving meals, sorting clothing donations, preparing and donating care kits, packing sack lunches and donating needed clothing items.
Read MoreWe build community through radical hospitality with women and gender-diverse individuals marginalized by poverty, houselessness, sex work, violence and substance abuse.
Since 2003, we have centered our radical hospitality around community meals where trust and friendship can grow.
Read MoreProvides support groups and resources for queer youth and adults.
Contact for information about possible volunteer needs; financial support is always needed.
Read MoreProvide food deliveries, dining centers, and social support for homebound seniors.
Read MoreA pantry run by and geared toward LGBTQIA+/BIPOC Community. Volunteer needs include staffing food pantry, Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:15am-4pm.
Read MoreWe’ve connected with our neighbors at Pearl Court in many ways over the years. They have several pantries and a community coordinator. Volunteer opportunities include organizing a food drive to help stock their pantry, and organizing a community dinner.
Contact Pastor Ben for the email address to reach out to.
Read MoreProvides services for supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS, including housing assistance, food pantry, healthcare navigation and emotional support.
Volunteer needs are mostly during business hours, including food pantr. assistance, reception, etc. There are also several events each year that need volunteer staff, and the AIDS Walk Northwest each September (https://www.aidswalknorthwest.org)/
Read MoreProvides fresh produce and other pantry needs for low-income residents of Portland.
Volunteer needs include packing groceries, helping staff their pantry, driving deliveries of food, and making cards to include with grocery deliveries.
Read MorePearl Church is an open, inclusive, progressive church in Portland's Pearl District. We worship together on Sundays with programs for kids, youth, and adults.
Sunday Services at 9:00am & 10:30am
Kids & Youth Programs at 10:30am
Ecotrust Building
721 NW 9th Ave. (2nd Floor)
Portland, OR 97209
(Entrance on NW 10th between Johnson & Irving)
Free parking available in the lot between Johnson & Irving on NW 10th all day and on the streets until 1pm on Sundays.
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Mail: 721 NW 9th Ave Ste 225
Portland OR 97209
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Email: info@pearlchurch.org | Phone: (503) 568-1012 | Mail: Pearl Church, 721 NW 9th Ave Ste 225, Portland, OR 97209 | Online Donations
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