Habitat for Humanity

Address:

1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301

Opportunity Contact:

Katie Stubblefield
503-364-6642
volunteer@salemhabitat.org

Agency Description:

Habitat's homeownership program allows hardworking, low-income families to build and buy a home with a 0%-interest mortgage after completing 500 sweat equity hours.

Opportunity Description:

General volunteering:
Habitat for Humanity in Salem is in need of volunteers to help them build homes, work in the ReStore, and help with special projects that benefit the organization. As a volunteer you can choose to volunteer as little or as often as you would like . All of the volunteer positions provide a tremendous help that directly or indirectly results in the construction of simple, decent homes. 
Sign ups for those who wish to volunteer building homes can be found here.

Receptionist needed!
Habitat is looking for a volunteer receptionist for a quiet office environment. Student would be responsible for answering phones, directing visitors, filing, and other miscellaneous tasks. The office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Shifts are flexible.

HOME Youth Resource Center Outreach Volunteers

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

Tricia Breiter
503-932-9121

Agency Description:

HOME Youth Resource Center works to provide a safe, supportive environment where Salem's at-risk and homeless youth may have their immediate needs met as well as have positive opportunities to reconnect with their community.

Opportunity Description:

The HOME Youth Resource Center is in need of volunteers to assist outreach workers by hitting the streets armed with a backpack of hygiene and harm reduction supplies along with resource information. Volunteers would talk to teenagers and attempt to assist them with their basic needs along with offering them community resource referrals and connecting them with the outreach workers to be case managed. Volunteers will learn about a hidden population and will come face to face with the realities of abuse, neglect, poverty, hunger, drug and alcohol usage, and victimization along with the beauty of hope and resiliency. They will learn how to communicate with this population and the collaboration of social services and community resources. For more information, please contact Tricia Breiter at (503) 932-9121.

HOST Mentors and Tutors

Address:

1143 Liberty St. NE
Salem, OR 97301 

Opportunity Contact:

Candace
503-588-5825 

Agency Description:

The Northwest Human Services, HOST Youth and Family Program is an emergency youth shelter for homeless and runaway youth ages 11-18.  We are typically a two week program and some of our services are:  family mediation, counseling, case management, parenting classes, etc.  

Opportunity Description:

Often times we get youth who need mentoring and/or tutoring.  We are interested in finding mentors/tutors for these youth. If you are interested in serving as a mentor, please contact us using the information above!

Marion-Polk Food Share

Address:

1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301

Opportunity Contact:

Janet Spingath
503-581-3855 x 311
jspingath@marionpolkfoodshare.org

Agency Description:

Established in 1987, Marion-Polk Food Share (MPFS) is a non-profit charity providing food for people at risk of hunger in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. Between July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, MPFS distributed 8.2 million pounds—just to assist hungry residents of Marion and Polk counties. 

Opportunity Description:

There are a number of opportunities and programs with which to get involved!

The Gardens Program helps schools, neighborhoods and families learn how to eat healthfully and responsibly. The Edible Landscape at the warehouse models to the community an alternative source of community food. Donated food is sorted and re-packed by volunteers five days a week at the warehouse. The Community Kitchen is a place where volunteers teach others how to stretch a food budget and cook nutritious meals. To get involved with any of these opportunities, contact Janet using the information found above!

Salem Harvest - Site Scout and Harvest Leader

Address:

http://www.salemharvest.com

Opportunity Contact:

Contact Robert at reaston@salemharvest.org with questions or if you are interested.

Agency Description:

Salem Harvest is a non-profit organization that coordinates farmers and backyard growers with volunteer pickers to harvest surplus produce and fruit to be donated to local food banks.

Opportunity Description:

We are currently looking to fill volunteer positions for a site scout and a harvest leader. These positions offer flexible schedules, often evenings and weekends.

Site Scout -  visit growers and plan the harvest.  This involves:

• assessing quality and quantity of crop (how many picker-hours would it take to harvest the amount of produce?)
• assessing the site:  how many volunteers can reasonably park and harvest at a time here?  where are the ideal locations for parking, intake tables, weigh out/donation station in order to facilitate an orderly flow of people, cars, and produce and protect property?

Commitment-  train with supervisor on 3 sites and coordinate at least 3 more sites that you lead.

Harvest Leader -  On the harvest day, you'll help:

• set up tables for picker registration,
• stage harvest materials like orchard ladders & produce boxes,
• manage pickers as they arrive, advise them on harvesting procedures, and take their produce donation
• put away tables and harvest materials
• coordinate donation delivery to the food bank.

Commitment-  assist with 2 harvests, shadow a trained Harvest Leader for 2 harvests, lead 2 or more of your own harvests.

St Francis Shelter

Address:

1820 Berry Street SE (11 blocks from campus!)
Salem, OR 97302‎

Opportunity Contact:

Please read Opportunity Description below.

Agency Description:

St. Francis Shelter is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families in need. By providing temporary transitional housing, we create an environment that allows clients to pursue certain fundamental life goals, such as housing, employment, education for children and so forth. All families at St. Francis have care of children so we offer families an opportunity to visit the library and enjoy the games, materials and resources available. 

Opportunity Description:

The St. Francis Shelter (11 blocks from campus!) is in need of volunteers to serve as case managers to help support families experiencing homelessness and seeking help with housing, employment, social services, childcare, etc. Translator assistance is available for volunteers who are not bilingual. Time commitment is 4-6 hours per week, with 2 hours done at the shelter on Monday mornings from 9:30 - 12:00. One year commitment is preferred. No experience is necessary - training is provided. Must be 18+ and pass a background check. For more information, please contact Helana at 503-588-0428.

The St. Francis Center is also looking for people who would enjoy working with kids of all ages in a library for 2 hours a week.  We have 3 computers, games, arts and crafts, books, movies and provide a snack and juice.  Volunteers can help children with homework, play games, read or plan an activity.  The shelter has 13 furnished one and two bedroom apartments and a 3 bedroom house.  Families with children stay at the shelter for free while developing skills to live independently and find permanent housing.  If you are interested they encourage you to come and visit the library. You can email Melodie@wvi.com or call 503-769-5035 if you are interested.

YWCA Salem Outreach Shelter

Address:

1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301

Opportunity Contact:

503-588-8898
ywca@ywcasalem.org

Agency Description:

This organization runs a transitional housing program for homeless families in Marion and Polk Counties. They provide safe shelter, case management, basic life-skill building, 

Opportunity Description:

Volunteers are always needed to help out around the shelter. From activities with children and parents, to yard work, to painting, to tutoring/mentoring school age children, your help is always needed and appreciated! You can help on a regular basis or for a one-time project.

Looking for other opportunities that address Hunger and Homelessness?

Find an up-to-date list of hunger and homelessness-related opportunities by browsing the Service Opportunity Listings at HandsOn Willamette!