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Become a Volunteer

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Volunteers are the heart of the Village. There are countless ways that volunteers enable the Village to thrive. They provide support to members through services (transportation, social visits, etc) as well as organizationally by serving on "teams" (membership, marketing & outreach, etc).

While the impetus to volunteer is typically to help others, we hear from many of our volunteers that they often feel that they get as much out of the friendships that they form as what they give. Other benefits of volunteering include:

  • Staying active - physically, mentally and socially
  • Connecting with others - being part of our Village community
  • Putting talents, skills and capacities to good use

Member Services include:

  • Transportation to/from appointments, volunteer opportunities, social events
  • Home & yard maintenance
  • Home organization (decluttering, paperwork)
  • Right Sizing
  • Technical Support - help with computer, printer, cell phone
  • Social or phone visits

For more details about all the services available to members, see below: Service Guidelines and Definitions

Operational Support services include:

  • Communication, Marketing & Outreach Team
  • Newsletter Team
  • Membership Team
  • Office Volunteer Team
  • Program Advisory Team
  • Village Assistance Team
  • Volunteer Coordination Team

See team descriptions for more information.

Steps to Becoming a Volunteer

  1. The first step is to attend an Introduction to Volunteering presentation, typically held monthly at various locations in NE Portland. See our Events calendar for info.
  2. Next, you will need to complete a Volunteer Application and be interviewed by the Village Manager. Return the completed Volunteer Application to VillageManager@nevillagepdx.org, or mail it to: NE Village PDX, 1630 NE 38th Ave, Portland, 97232.
  3. The Village Manager will contact you to set up an interview.
  4. All volunteers are also required to pass background and reference checks. You will receive an invitation to have a criminal background check online with Verified Volunteers (VV). The email invitation comes from advocates@Sterlingvolunteers. The cost is about $35 and is paid for online. This fee can be a tax deductible donation to the Village or can be paid for by our Village.
  5. Your References will be checked by a member of the Volunteer Team.
  6. Volunteers who wish to provide Member Support services are required to attend a volunteer training before beginning their volunteer activities. Training dates will be available at the interview or will be sent by email as they become available.

Transportation is one of our most requested services. For volunteers who wish to provide rides for Northeast Village PDX members, there are additional steps, including a Driver Application and training. For more information about the process, see Steps for Becoming a Driver.