Adaptive Riding Institute

Address:

2895 Cloverdale Road SE
Turner, OR 97392

Opportunity Contact:

Applications available online.

Susanne J. Rosen
503-743-3890
info@adaptiveridinginstitute.org

Agency Description:

Providing equine assisted therapy to children and adults in Salem and surrounding counties. ARI is the oldest and 3rd largest program of its kind in Oregon,and the largest in Marion County. ARI serves people with physical, sensory, learning and emotional issues and maintains a herd of 12 amazing therapy horses and ponies.

Opportunity Description:

ARI is located on 38 pristine acres which included a 24 stall horse stable and a large indoor arena and many acres of trails and forest. There are ongoing and special projects year round. All talents are welcome.

Autism Society of Oregon

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

Melissa Slack
503-856-4408
mrsmelissaslack@gmail.com
1-888-AUTISM1

Agency Description:

The mission of ASO is to empower individuals with Autism, their families and their service providers to improve the quality of their lives through support and information.

Opportunity Description:

For information about local opportunities, contact Melissa Slack at 503-856-4408 or at mrsmelissaslack@gmail.com. 

Easter Seals Children's Therapy Center

Address:

290 Moyer Lane NW
Salem OR  97304

Opportunity Contact:

Easter Seals Web site
503-228-5108 

Agency Description:

Easter Seals Children's Therapy Center is a therapy center in West Salem that provides services for children with developmental disabilities and additional special needs and diagnoses, ranging from autism to depression, and their families.

Opportunity Description:

Opportunities for volunteering across the state can be found by following the contact information above!

Garten Services

Address:

2895 Cloverdale Road SE
Turner, OR 97392

Opportunity Contact:

Lori Patterson 
503 316-3950
lpatters@garten.org

Agency Description:

Garten Services, Inc. is a successful not-for-profit organization that provides customized vocational, day activity and retirement services for people with developmental disabilities and long-term mental illness.

Opportunity Description:

Contact Lori Patterson at (503) 316-3950 or email her at lpatters@garten.org for more information.

Juntos Podemos

Address:

2475 Lancaster Drive Northeast
Salem, OR 97305

Opportunity Contact:

Teresa Gomez
503-566-7727
tgomez@hsri.org

Agency Description:

“Juntos podemos” means “together we can in Spanish. This Salem organization offers a variety of public services and community resources to aid the families of children with disabilities. While the program is designed to help families who often face barriers of culture and language in accessing services; anyone can get help.

Opportunity Description:

Download a volunteer form or learn more at our Web site. For additional information contact Teresa Gomez at (503) 566-7727 or tgomez@hsri.org.

New Solutions - Volunteer Mentor Program

Address:

2421 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR 97306

Opportunity Contact:

Jennifer Pastorino
503-585-4916
jpastorino@co.marion.or.us

Agency Description:

Marion County Health Department New Solutions is looking for volunteer mentors to work flexible hours with a child and/or youth with mental health needs and provide support and encouragment by building a relationship through community activities.

Opportunity Description:

Volunteer mentors must be able to pass criminal background and have a personal vehicle, be committed for at least six months. The minimum age is 18 and training is provided. College age students can work with youth for the nine months while in school, but all other volunteers are asked to commit for one year.

Northwest Senior and Disability Services

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

NSDS Web site
1-800-469-8772

Agency Description:

ANWSDS offers many services including: information and assistance, financial and medical assistance, in-home and community based services, senior meals, peer counseling, family caregiver support, Medicare counseling, Adult Foster Home licensing, and Adult Protective Services. 

Opportunity Description:

Volunteer opportunities include meals on wheels, senior advocacy, and assistance with senior insurance benefits. For more information, visit NSDS's Web site or reach them by phone at 1-800-469-8772.

Oregon Council on Developmental Disability

Address:

2895 Cloverdale Road SE
Turner, OR 97392

Opportunity Contact:

OCDD Web site 
503-945-9941

Agency Description:

The mission of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities is to create change that improves the lives of Oregonians with developmental disabilities.

Opportunity Description:

Opportunities for involvement can be found on the OCDD Web site or by calling OCDD at 503-945-9941

Oregon Department of Human Services

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

DHS Web site
503-945-5944

Agency Description:

Their mission is to assist people to become independent, healthy and safe.

Opportunity Description:

On the Web site, click on the A to Z link and then find volunteer services. From this page, you can search for opportunities and find the contact information for that specific volunteer coordinator.

Partnerships in Community Living

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

503-838-2403
info@pclpartnership.org

Agency Description:

PCL's organizational vision is to create and continually evolve as an agency that is the most talent-enriched, person-centered, customer-focused provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Opportunity Description:

For information on how to get involved, contact the agency directly at 503-838-2403 or be email at info@pclpartnership.org.

The ARC of Marion County

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

Wendy Knodel
wendy@d7challengers.com

Agency Description:

The Arc of Marion County supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing services to enhance their dignity, expand their opportunities and protect their rights throughout their lifetime.

Opportunity Description:

To get involved contact Wendy Knodel at wendy@d7challengers.com

The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

Joys of Living Web site
503-551-4572

Agency Description:

The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising and training assistance dogs and placing them in positions of service.

Opportunity Description:

You can get involved by petting puppies, raising puppies, or raising funds! To get involved with this agency, visit the Joys of Living Web site or call 503-551-4572.

The Oregon Parent Training and Information Center

Address:

Opportunity Contact:

ORPTI Web site
503-581-8156 

Agency Description:

Their mission is to educate and support parents and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with a full range of disabilities ages birth to 26 years throughout the state.

Opportunity Description:

Getting Involved: To get specific opportunities contact the organization directly using the contact information above!

Special Olympics Oregon

Address:

Special Olympics Marion County Facebook Page

Opportunity Contact:

Judi Henshaw
Marion County Program Coordinator
503-362-8408
soormarioncounty@aol.com

Agency Description:

The mission of Special Olympics Oregon is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Opportunity Description:

Volunteering with Special Olympics creates change that carries forth from our Programs and into the world. Whether you’re an individual or a member of a school, church, work, civic, or other group; whether you can volunteer for just a few hours on a single day as a scorekeeper, or several hours a week, year-round, as a special-events coordinator, there are volunteer opportunities for you.

To read more about upcoming volunteer opportunities with Special Olympics Marion County, please visit the Special Olympics Oregon Web site!

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