American Red Cross Willamette Chapter

Address:

675 Orchard Heights Road NW Suite 200,
Salem, Oregon 97304 

Opportunity Contact:

Kelly Brouse
503-585-5414
ypc@redcross-salem.org
http://www.redcross-salem.org/

Agency Description:

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare fore, and respond to emergencies.

Opportunity Description:

The Red Cross Willamette Chapter is looking for outgoing and motivated individuals to lead youth programs. Once you are trained you can lead your classes according to your own schedule and when it is convenient for you! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Brouse by email at ypc@redcross-salem.org. Want to get started right NOW? Here’s what you can do: Call our front desk at the American Red Cross chapter at 503-585-5414 and sign up for a volunteer orientation!

Community Action Drug Prevention Network

Address:

2475 Center St. N.E.
Salem, OR 97301 

Opportunity Contact:

Amanda Lynch
503-585-6232
lyncha@mwvcaa.org 

Agency Description:

Community Action Drug Prevention Network (CADPN) is a non-profit organization in Salem that serves Marion and Polk counties with the goal of preventing and reducing drug and alcohol use among all people in our service area. 

Opportunity Description:

CADPN is in need of volunteers to work with their youth programs - serving as a mentor at a cross generational after school mentoring program at McKay High School, or serving as a volunteer driver for reward-reminder outings with youth to reduce the sales of tobacco to minors (must be at least 21, have reliable transportation, and car insurance). If you or your student organization is interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Lynch at 503-585-6232 or lyncha@mwvcaa.org!

Girls on the Run Willamette Valley - Marion County

Address:

Sites include Hallman Elementary, Morningside Elementary, and Heritage Elementary

Opportunity Contact:

Lorin Scott-Okerblom
503-576-4634 
lscottokerblom@co.marion.or.us

Agency Description:

Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning program meant to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The program combines physical training to run a 5K (3.1 miles) event at the end of the season with uplifting, self-e steem boosting workouts. There are detailed lesson plans for each after-school practice that are written to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.

Opportunity Description:

5K Buddies are matched one-on-one with a girl from the "Girls on the Run" program to accompany, encourage and serve as her mentor during the 5K (3.1 miles) race. 5K Buddies will be responsible for keeping pace with the girl, ensuring her safety and cheering her on until she crosses the finish line! Girls on the Run is a non competitive running program and therefore the race should not be treated as a competitive event unless the girl desires it to be such.

Total hours: 7 (5 hours on race day and 2 hours with buddy prior). Contact Lorin Scott-Okerblom by May 3rd to mentor for the June 1st Race!

Marion County Volunteer Services

Address:

PO Box 14500 
Salem, OR 97309

Opportunity Contact:

Cathy Crocker 
503-588-7990  

Agency Description:

Marion County Volunteer Services represents all departments in Marion County's local county government.

Opportunity Description:

A variety of volunteer and internship opportunities are available with Marion County, including Marion County Sheriff's Office, Marion County District Attorney's Office, Marion County Dog Shelter, Health Department and more! Please check the Web site for the most recent updates on opportunities and details.

Planned Parenthood - Columbia Willamette

Address:

3727 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR

Opportunity Contact:

Opportunity list online.

Agency Description:

The mission of Planned Parenthood is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care.

Opportunity Description:

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is seeking volunteers for a Patient Support Volunteer position in Salem. Volunteers are to provide non-judgmental support and monitoring for women in the surgical room during their in-clinic abortion procedure. Hours vary; minimum of two 4-hour shifts per month and minimum of 6-month commitment; weekday availability required. For full details, visit www.ppcw.org.

Salem Free Clinic

Address:

1300 Broadway Ave NE #104
Salem, OR 97301

Opportunity Contact:

salemfreeclinics.org
(503) 990-8772

Agency Description:

Salem Free Clinics conduct 54 specialty clinics every month serving approximately 600 patients in Marion and Polk counties. Specialty Clinics Offer: Acute Medical Care, Mental Health, Counseling, Dental, Diabetic, Allergy, Headache, Orthopedic, Dietician, Chiropractic, and Physical Therapy. They partner with MedAssist to provide medications at no charge to patients as well as Project Access to refer patients to specialists who donate their services.

Opportunity Description: 

There are many opportunities to become part of the 400+ volunteer work force! These include: Care Providers, Nurses, Clinic Assistants, Admitting, Office Scheduling, MedAssist/Project Access, Medical Records, Prayer and Interpreting. For more information visit their Web site at: salemfreeclinics.org or
call (503) 990-8772.

Signature Hospice

Address:

25117 SW Parkway Suite F
Wilsonville OR 97070

Opportunity Contact:

Michele Fuchs
Signature Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
971-224-2509 ext 2031
mfuchs@4signatureservice.com

Agency Description:

SIGNATURE HOSPICE provides an individualized program of physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical care for people in the last phases of a terminal illness, with an emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms. The program is reflective of a spirit and idea of caring that emphasizes comfort and dignity for the dying, making it possible for them to remain independent for as long as possible, and in familiar surroundings. Signature Hospice believes that providing care for a terminal patient is a sacred and honored opportunity to help people live as fully as possible while embracing the demands of terminal illness.

Opportunity Description:

Your compassionate heart is calling to be of service. Consider the most sacred work of supporting patients and families as a companion volunteer. Signature Hospice invites you to provide a healing presence to hospice patients and families in Salem and surrounding communities. Visit patients/families one to two times a week.

We also need volunteers with pet-therapy certified pets, LMT's, Reiki, Aromatherapy practitioners, and musicians to help enhance our patients' quality of life.

 Our next volunteer training is comprised of three sessions: March 23rd, 24th, & 30th, 9am-5pm each session for a total of 22 hours.

For an application packet and additional information contact Michele Fuchs at Signature Hospice,mfuchs@4signatureservice.com , 971-224-2509 ext. 2031.