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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Neighborhood House,
serving in a variety of roles and functions.
For further information about any of the volunteer opportunities
listed below, address inquiries to the Contact Person(s) indicated,
or by phone or e-mail to:
Neighborhood House, Inc.
7780 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
503-246-1663
alockwood@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER FOR "THE HOUSE"
Computer Applications Aide
Volunteer assists staff in utilizing software applications;
writing, editing, and designing of Neighborhood House publications.
Work can be accomplished off-site, at times other than normal
office hours.
503-246-1663,
alockwood@nhweb.org
Facilities Aide
Volunteers maintain, repair, improve Neighborhood House facilities
and property. Both indoor and outdoor work. Basic handyperson
skills, willingness to get dirty, ability to work alone or
in teams.
503-246-1663, alockwood@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER WITH SENIORS
Friendly Visitor: Visit a homebound senior a minimum
of two times per month; the times are flexible. The volunteer
may be asked to read, play board or card games, run errands
or do shopping. If driving is involved, a driver's license
and insurance are required. A volunteer needs to have patience,
good communication skills and the ability to work closely
with the case management team.
Contact: Jimmy Rattanasouk 503-244-5204 jrattanasouk
@nhweb.org
Professional Services: Home Visitations and Senior Center Classes: A volunteer shares her/his particular professional expertise in areas such as health and nutrition, accounting & tax preparation or recreational activities. Patience and good listening skills required.
Contact: Jimmy Rattanasouk 503-244-5204 awilliams@nhweb.org
Shopping Assistant: Volunteer assists an assigned senior
with shopping duties. The volunteer may drive a client to
a store and help them with shopping or may do a senior's shopping
for them from a list provided by the client. Arrangements
need to be made for repayment of purchased items.
Contact: Jimmy Rattanasouk 503-244-5204 jrattanasouk@nhweb.org
Transportation Aide: Volunteers drive seniors to medical
and dental appointments. Requires a valid driver's license,
insurance, good driving record, and a "passenger-friendly"
car. Patience and good communication skills are vital.
Contact: Jimmy Rattanasouk 503-244-5204 jrattanasouk@nhweb.org
Senior Center Van Driver: The Senior Center needs volunteer
drivers willing to drive 13-15 passenger vans taking groups
of seniors on outings, i.e., the beach, to Salem, up to Mt.
Hood (4-8 hour trips). Depending on the number in our pool
of drivers, a volunteer probably will not be asked to take
more than one trip a month. Must have a valid Oregon driver's
license and a good driving record (must not have any moving
violations within the past 2 years and be willing to submit
to a criminal background check). Volunteer must become an
approved driver through Ride Connections and complete their
training programs, maintain the appropriate record keeping
and follow Neighborhood House policies.
Contact: Diane Reid 503-244-5204 dreid@nhweb.org
Senior Center Receptionist: Answer telephone at Senior
Center, welcome the public and deal with general questions
and assist seniors in registering for trips and classes. Must
enjoy interacting with people, have good telephone and communication
skills, and be able to multi-task in a busy and somewhat noisy
environment.
Contact: Diane Reid 503-244-5204
dreid@nhweb.org
Senior Center Office Assistant / Program Aide: Volunteers
perform a variety of tasks in support of daily operation of
the Senior Center: filing, data-entry, creating flyers and
posters, assisting with set up for activities/classes, writing
articles for the monthly Senior Center newsletter.
Contact: Diane Reid 503-244-5204 dreid@nhweb.org
Conversation Partner: Volunteer would spend one hour per
week in informal conversation with a senior for whom English
is a second language. Volunteer must be patient, excited to
learn about other cultures and sensitive to cultural differences.
Contact: Diane Reid 503-244-5204 dreid@nhweb.org
Conversation Circle Facilitator: Volunteer needed to facilitate
a Conversation Circle for female seniors for who English is
a second language. Two hour per week committed needed. Experience
or education in related field necessary. Contact: Diane Reid
503-244-5204 dreid@nhweb.org
Trip Escort: Volunteer needed to be an Escort on Senior
Center trips. Time commitment varies based on location of
trip. Escort will receive free lunch and admission to activity.
Volunteer would assist clients in/out of bus, restaurants
and activities along with helping driver as needed. Volunteer
must have enthusiasm and good people skills. Contact: Diane
Reid 503-244-5204 dreid@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER IN COMMUNITY SERVICES
Substitute Delivery Driver
Volunteers receive bread and pastry items from local markets,
weekday mornings, and deliver them to Neighborhood House.
Position requires the use of the volunteer's own vehicle.
Requires some lifting.
Contact: Jonathan Eibl at 503-246-1663, ext. 108 or jeibl@nhweb.org
Food Box Program Aide
Volunteers assist Community Services staff in sorting, shelving
and restocking daily bread deliveries and donations of non-perishable
food stores for the Emergency Food Box Program. Flexible hours.
Requires some lifting.
Contact: Jonathan Eibl at 503-246-1663, ext. 108 or jeibl@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER WITH YOUTH & FAMILIES
Mentoring Programs:
Lunch Buddies
Visit weekly with an assigned student at his/her school during lunch hour. Volunteers listen, share activities and talk with elementary school aged-students who are in need of support; assist with problem solving and re-enforce successes. Minimum time commitment is one hour per week during the academic year. Participating schools are located in Southwest and North Portland neighborhoods.
Contact: John Grueschow, 503-869-8623, or jgrueschow@nhweb.org
Westside Connections
Volunteers supplement and enhance opportunities for youth who may be experiencing difficulties such as lack of a consistent role model, problems at school, low self esteem or inadequate social skills. Volunteers provide friendship, support, encouragement and guidance. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per week for one year.
Contact: John Grueschow, 503-869-8623, or jgrueschow@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER AT NH SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
(Markham Elementary School, Jackson and Robert Gray Middle Schools):
SUN - Schools Uniting Neighborhoods - seeks to build strong connections between the school and its surrounding community. SUN Community Schools offer before and after school activities. Classes and programs range from education-based classes, arts, and sports to programs emphasizing mentoring, community projects, and parental involvement. Volunteer opportunities are available to teach after school classes or tutor students in Homework Club settings.
Homework Club Tutors:
Did you ever have the experience of your parents not being able to help with homework? Many kids do. Come be the person to help them to understand their homework. It doesn't require you to have the answers, only to take the time and try to make sense of it with them.
Markham SUN School: Mon-Thurs, 8:00-8:30am. Mon-Thurs, 3:15-4:15pm.
Contact: Emily Neve, 503-544-6433 or eneve@nhweb.org
Jackson SUN School: Mon and Wed, 8:30-9:00am. Mon-Thurs, 4:00-5:00pm.
Contact: John Mashek, 503-544-6009 or jmashek@nhweb.org
Robert Gray SUN School: Mon-Fri, 8:00-9:10am. Tues and Thurs, 3:45-4:45pm.
Contact: Linda White, 503-452-3765 or lwhite@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER WITH OUR PARENTING PROGRAM
The Neighborhood House Parenting Program provides culturally
and developmentally appropriate services for families with
children, ages pre-natal to five years, and advocacy for children
entering school. Services focus on helping parents build and
enhance their parenting skills through: parent/child interactive
playgroups, current parenting information, and referral to
other community services; building connections between families
and their neighborhood; and, partnering with other learning
environments. Inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities
are invited.
Contact: Meera Batra 971-244-0148 mbatra@nhweb.org
or Susan Davey 971-244-0148 sdavey@nhweb.org
VOLUNTEER WITH OUR OREGON HEAD START PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The Neighborhood House Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten
Program serves children from birth to age 5 in West Multnomah
County. The program serves 120 children in a combination of
four preschool classrooms, a home-based program, and Early
OPK. The preschool classrooms are open five days a week, with
classes scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and 9:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. Parent/Child socialization groups are held for
two hours, twice a month, for the home-based OPK enrollment;
and once a week for the Early OPK enrollment. Volunteers are
welcomed as classroom aides, to assist with health and developmental
screenings, for building and yard maintenance, and as kitchen
aides. Volunteer opportunities are available at three different
locations. Inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities with
the Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program should
Contact: Eileene Zimmer 503-246-1663, ext.129
ezimmer@nhweb.org
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