The organizations listed below can help you find volunteer employment that will meet your needs and supports the work of the agency you serve!

Regional networks:

VolunteerHere *** highly recommended

http://www.volunteerhere.com/

Portland, OR

A network of volunteer opportunities in the Portland, OR/Vancouver,WA metropolitan area.

AmeriCorps Network Northwest

http://www.nwrel.org/ecc/americorps/

Provides training, technical assistance, and other support to National Service programs in the Northwest and to the Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Commissions for National and Community Service who administer AmeriCorps programs and promote community service in their states

Clackamas County Volunteer Center

http:///www.clackamas.us/volunteer_center.htm

This program matches and connects volunteers of all ages with opportunities in Clackamas County. It includes a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Clark County RSVP and Volunteer Center

http://www.irccv.org/vc/volunteer.htm

Vancouver, WA

Mobilizes people and resources to find effective solutions to community problems. This site is not accessible to those without java.

Corporation for National & Community Service

http://nationalservice.org/

This program includes Americorps, SeniorCorps and Learn and Serve programs

Experience Corps Portland

http://www.experiencecorps.org/portland/index.html

Experience Corps® offers new adventures in service for Americans over 55. Now in 13 cities including Portland, Experience Corps works to solve serious social problems, beginning with literacy. Corps members serve as tutors and mentors to children in urban public schools and after-school programs, where they help teach children to read and develop the confidence and skills to succeed in school and in life.

Hands on Portland

http://www.handsonportland.org/

Hands On Portland builds community and enriches lives by providing a gateway to service and empowering volunteers. We create meaningful volunteer opportunities, develop volunteer leaders, and raise awareness of community issues. All volunteer projects are done-in-a-day, with no committment required, so busy Portlanders like you can still make a difference in your community!

Oregon Volunteers!

http://oregonvolunteers.org/

Oregon Volunteers! is the Oregon Commission for Voluntary Action & Service. We promote and support AmeriCorps, volunteerism and civic engagement to strengthen Oregon communities.

Washington County Department of Aging and Veterans’ Services Volunteers! Program

http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/aging/volunteer.htm

A central clearing house for volunteers of all ages who wish to work with seniors. This project supports the efforts of non-profit and public service agencies in their diverse missions to serve our community. Volunteers! provides marketing, recruiting, screening, and matching services for the partner agencies. This cooperative effort also makes it easier for people who wish to volunteer to find the type of activity best suited to their skills and provides successful and safe placements. Includes information about the RSVP and other volunteer programs.

Youth Service America's ServeNet

http://www.SERVEnet.org/

Look for volunteer opportunities, let others know about your volunteer needs. This site has a searchable database that you can use to find jobs.

Youth Volunteer Network

http://www.portlandcampfire.com/

Part of the Portland Area Council of Campfire