Augustana Academy
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.546.8243
Time of year: School Year
Mailing Address: 2710 NE 14th Ave. Portland, OR 97212
The goal of Augustana Academy is to increase the academic and social success of NE Portland 4th - 8th graders by providing a structured after-school program focused on the arts, academics, fitness, social and community activities. They need volunteers who want to tutor, lead or assist with workshops, prepare and serve snacks, monitor the reception desk or assist with office tasks. Volunteers are needed for one or two hours each week (or more!)
Boys and Girls Club, Sellwood (Meyer Memorial)
Contact: Nathan Johnson
Phone: 503.238.6868
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: PO Box 820127, Portland, OR 97282-1127
E-mail: njohnson@bgcportland.org
Web site: www.bgcportland.org
This is the main club, other clubs are listed below. For more information, contact the club nearest you! At the clubs, volunteers will be tutoring, supervising, & be a role model for kids ages 6-18. Programs also include athletic activities, writing and communication activities" which include: gym time, arts and crafts, games, and computer and internet skill-building. Open from 2:00-8:00 PM. So volunteer and have fun at The Boys and Girls Clubs, the Positive Place for Kids!
NOTE: All volunteers must go to club and fill out a membership application, pay a $5 membership fee, and then schedule an orientation meeting with the program director.
Boys and Girls Club, Blazers in NE
Contact: Tess Corbin
Phone: 503.282.8480 Ext: 3
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: PO Box 820127, Portland, OR 97282-1127
E-mail: tcorbin@bgcportland.org
Web site: www.bgcportland.org
Mon - Thursday 2:00 - 8:00 pm; Friday, 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Boys and Girls Club, Hillsboro
Contact: Ginny Vanscoy
Phone: 503.640.4558
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: PO Box 820127, Portland, OR 97282-1127
E-mail: gvanscoy@bgcportland.org
Web site: www.bgcportland.org
There are also possible jobs available for coaching or refereeing flag football, basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer.
Boys and Girls Club, North Portland (St. Johns)
Contact: Melissa Rountree
Phone: 503.445.4425
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: PO Box 820127, Portland, OR 97282-1127
E-mail: Calls only
Web site: www.bgcportland.org
Boys and Girls Club, of SW Washington
Contact: Becky Johnson
Phone: 360.567.1152
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: 409 NE Anderson Rd, Vancouver, WA 98665-
E-mail: becky@mybgc.org
Web site: www.mybgc.org
A Vancouver placement! This club in Vancouver is not connected to B&G clubs of Portland, except on the national level. They offer a safe and positive place for kids to be.
Boys and Girls Club, Wattles Club in Lents
Contact: Nicole Croft
Phone: 503.775.1549
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: PO Box 820127, Portland, OR 97282-1127
E-mail: ncroft@bgclubportland.org
Web site: www.bgcportland.org
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.418.5376
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Pk Rd, Portland, OR 972013098
E-mail: dchvolun@ohsu.edu
Web site: www.ohsudoernbecher.com
Doernbecher, the first full-service children's hospital in the Pacific Northwest, offers the most comprehensive program with full-spectrum pediatric care for hospitalized children. As a volunteer you would work with patients, families, and staff to make the hospital experience better for all. There are approximately 230 volunteers at any given time. They greatly value the work and commitment of student volunteers; however spaces can be limited so call early.
Friendly Chaps at Friendly House, Inc.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.228.4391
Time of year: All Year
Mailing Address: 2617 NW Savier, Portland, OR 97210
E-mail: volunteer@friendlyhouseinc.org
Web site: www.friendlyhouseinc.org
Friendly House is a nonprofit organization that believes in the value of community. Six different programs help serve all ages and backgrounds in the Northwest Portland area. Volunteer opportunities for teens are available in preschool, youth programs, and senior programs. Also needed are teens to help with seasonal programs like Holiday Store, which provides food, coats, and gifts to low-income families and individuals.
The "Friendly Chaps" program is a partnership with the Chapman School. After school and summer time placements available.
Girls on the Run
Contact: Nancy Fleck
Phone: 503-310-4047
Time of year: Spring
Mailing Address: 3439 NE Sandy Blvd #129 Portland, OR 97232
Email: metrogotr@gmail.com
Website: www.girlsontherunpdx.org
Girls on the Run is for 3rd through 5th grade girls and is an experiential learning program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk event with character-building and self-esteem enhancing warm-ups and workouts that encourage emotional, social, mental, and physical development. High school students will act as mentors and instructors.
Participants meet twice a week after school for 12 weeks and are led by certified Girls on the Run instructors. The session climax is a community 5K event that enables every girl the opportunity to reach her goal.
Ockley Green Middle School
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.916.5660
Time of year: School Yr
Mailing Address: 6031 N Montana, Portland, OR 97212
Web site: www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=178
This middle school in the Jefferson HS district runs after-school sports programs: for fall, Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball. They want YOU to coach, referee, facilitate, supervise, and do whatever it takes to make sure the kids in the program have a good experience. As a volunteer you will be a leader, mentor and a positive role model, so it will challenge you, but also be very rewarding.
Peninsula Children's Center
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.280.0534
Time of year: All year
Mailing Address: 4720 N. Maryland Ave. Portland, OR 97217
E-mail: info@penchild.org
Website: www.penchild.org
Peninsula Children's Center is the oldest and largest child care provider in North Portland. A nonprofit organization, Peninsula has the capacity to serve 245 children ages 6-weeks to 12-years-old. In addition to quality care and education, Peninsula is committed to helping families connect with and navigate the other services and agencies available for assistance. Teen volunteers are needed in the classrooms on a regular basis.
Providence Child Center & the Center for Medically Fragile Children
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.215.2826
Time of year: All year
Mailing Address: 830 NE 47th Ave. Portland, OR 97213
Email: elizabeth.sullivan@providence.org
Website: www.providence.org
Providence Child Center provides a continuum of services for children including skilled nursing care, a Montessori School, a child development program, and comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation and treatment services. The Center for Medically Fragile Children at Providence Child Center is a nursing facility providing care for children in a residential setting. Fifty-eight beds are dedicated to children needing long-term chronic care and short-term respite, and end-of-life care. Volunteers are needed in many capacities within the Child Center. This has proven to be a very meaningful site for SMA students.
St. Andrew Nativity School
Contact: Tom Lankenau, SJ
Phone: 503.335.9600 Ext: 33
Time of year: School Yr
Mailing Address: 4925 NE 9th, Portland, OR 97211
E-mail: tlankenau@nativityportland.com
Web site: www.nativityportland.com
This is a Jesuit middle school located at St. Andrew Parish. During the school year, students are at school until 5:15 P.M. Volunteers are needed to help with Homework Club from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. The work focus is on tutoring, games and supervision, and building relationships with the students. It is challenging work that will give great rewards. Homework Club can only use up to 8 high school volunteers/day, so sign up early.
DURING THE SUMMER: Volunteers are VERY MUCH NEEDED to work with the prospective 6th graders. The "Summer Academy" for 5th graders hoping to attend St. Andrew in the fall begins in July and runs for most of the month from approximately 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Call for more information.
St. Mary's Home for Boys
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.259.3134
Time of year: Vacations
Mailing Address: 16535 SW TV Hwy., Beaverton, OR 97006
E-mail: lyndawalks@aol.com
This is a nationally acclaimed treatment center for boys with emotional and behavioral challenges. While working, volunteers act as "shadows" to staff, never one-on-one. Orientation is done on an individual basis. A powerful placement that takes commitment and maturity.
YMCA Child Development Center
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.219.9622
Time of year: All year
Mailing Address: 1133 SW Market St. Portland, OR 97201
E-mail: kskopil@ymca-portland.org
This site is very close to SMA! The YMCA is a nonprofit organization providing quality, affordable childcare to the Portland Metro area. Market Street is the newest Child Development Center, and it serves up to 80 children. The children range in age from 6 weeks to 5 years. They follow the Creative Curriculum in the classroom and teach social skills every day. They also have an outdoor play structure and an art room. Fun! The Child Development Center is looking for volunteers to help in all these areas. Background checks will be required.
YWCA Learn Links Program Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 503.721.1752
Time of year: School year
Mailing Address: 4620 N. Maryland Portland, OR 97217
E-mail: tonyap@ywca-pdx.org
Learn Links tutoring programs are conducted in several transitional shelters in Portland at supervised “homework clubs.” Homework Club takes place after school Mondays through Thursdays. Dates and times vary depending on the location. There are locations in all areas of Portland. Background checks and volunteer training will be required.
