Volunteers will organize the Holds Wall to ensure items are in the correct location and shelve any holds ready for patrons. This role involves attention to detail in a library environment.

Garden Helpers support the Native Garden in front of the library with activities such as weeding, planting, and mulching. This outdoor role is family-friendly and encourages community involvement.

Drop-in projects for teens allow flexible volunteering opportunities, welcoming those aged 11 to 19 to participate in library activities.

Bin Sorters commit to a weekly shift to move returned books to carts for shelving. Volunteers will engage in physical labor within the library setting.

Garden Leads support the Native Garden by leading other volunteers in various outdoor tasks. This role requires leadership skills and a passion for gardening.

The mentoring program connects qualified mentors with immigrants to assess their skills, provide career guidance, and educate them about the US workplace culture. Mentors contribute approximately one hour per week over a minimum of three months.

Become a tutor or conversation partner for a refugee or immigrant's stay-at-home mother. Sessions are one-on-one and currently virtual, allowing for a personal volunteer experience. Volunteers can develop their curriculum and work at the learner's pace.

Join the Community Responders team to assist newly-arrived refugees and immigrants in learning about their new community. Volunteers act as guides, friends, and advocates for those newly arrived in the U.S.

Delivery drivers are needed to transport essential items to resource families, ensuring they receive the support they need promptly. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Volunteers can contribute by laundering clothing from home, helping to provide clean and ready-to-use clothing for children in foster care. This flexible opportunity allows volunteers to support resource families from their own homes.

Volunteers are needed to sort donations at the With Love facility, ensuring that high-quality essentials are ready for distribution to resource families. This role is crucial for maintaining timely support for families in need.

Join the symphony as a volunteer musician. We are always looking for string players, with occasional openings for other instruments. Participate in rehearsals and performances to contribute to the symphony's musical productions.

Join the Board of Directors to oversee the activities of the symphony. Contribute your expertise in marketing, fundraising, bookkeeping, organizational development, or graphic arts to help achieve the creative and financial goals of the symphony.

Assist in producing concerts by distributing flyers, selling tickets, hosting the refreshments table, and cleaning up after events. Help ensure the concert season runs smoothly and support the musicians in their performances.

Join us on September 12, 2026, for the Sole Support for Parkinson's event in Portland. Volunteers are needed for various roles including setup, registration, route monitoring, and cleanup. Many shifts allow you to both volunteer and walk in the event.

Help expand the Blue Bag recycling program by collecting redeemable bottles and cans to benefit local programs and services. Engage in outreach to enlist new businesses in the program.

Start a local cycling group to help build a new program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This program promotes exercise and social connection through cycling.

Join a planning committee for the Parkinson’s Awareness Walk (Sole Support) to help coordinate logistics, recruit new teams, and enhance guest experiences. Committee meetings are typically held virtually at mutually agreed times.

Engage with other volunteers to brainstorm and execute new fundraising events for PRO. Help plan and staff various community and fundraising events to spread awareness.

Join the Patron Advisory Council to provide insights and support for the Portland Shakespeare Project's mission. Members will help guide the organization in its efforts to engage the community with classic and contemporary theatre.