At Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO), our volunteers are among our most valuable assets.

Last year, over 2,000 volunteers donated their time to EMO's programs. Our volunteers make it possible for us to serve over half a million people throughout Oregon each year.

Interested in volunteering your time for EMO? There are a lot of opportunities for volunteers – help feed the hungry, care for creation, share your wisdom, minister to refugees, help keep things running, provide community outreach, or share a special skill. Many opportunities allow for ongoing work with clients and involvement with a core of other volunteers.

Each of the programs listed below welcomes your volunteer help. To serve through one of the avenues mentioned or for more information about service, please fill out the form below, or call (503) 221-1054 or send an email to emo@emoregon.org.

Volunteer Interest Form

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO).
    Please fill out the following form, and you will be contacted by an EMO staff member soon.


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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Affordable Housing

    Second Home is a community response to the difficult problem of providing housing for unaccompanied, homeless youth while they attend Washington County, Clackamas County, Gresham-Barlow and Lincoln County high schools. View volunteer opportunities on the Second Home page, or call (503) 221-1054, ext. 277, or email secondhome@emoregon.org.

    Basic Human Needs

    Our HIV Services programs provide services for low-income people living with HIV / AIDS, including nutrition, socialization and counseling. Volunteers for HIV Services deliver meals to homebound individuals, transport food to the HIV Day Center, help in the kitchen, provide activities for clients and assist with regular HIV Day Center activities. View a full list of volunteer opportunities at HIV Services (week-days only). For more information, call (503) 460-3822 or email hivcenter@emoregon.org.

    EMO's Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) depends on volunteers to deliver and organize donated food, greet and assist our guests, and stock our shelves and refrigerators for families in need. We are located at Luther Memorial Church in northeast Portland. View a full list of volunteer opportunities at NEFP. For more information, call (503) 284-5470 or email nefp@emoregon.org.

    Refugee & Immigration

    EMO's Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) serves the Russian-speaking population in Portland and southwest Washington. ROSS provides services such as English (ESL) classes, citizenship preparation classes, community orientation, agency referrals, domestic violence services, mental health counseling, dental care and pro-bono legal consultations. View a full list of volunteer opportunities at ROSS. For more information, call (503) 777-3437 or email ross@emoregon.org.

    Our SOAR Immigration Legal Services provides culturally competent, immigration-related legal representation and education to low income refugees and immigrants in and around the Portland metro area. SOAR Legal depends on the assistance of volunteers to serve the needs of our clients. View a full list of volunteer opportunities at SOAR Legal. To learn more, call (503) 384-2482 or email cvanderharten@emoregon.org.

    EMO's Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR), an affiliate of Church World Service, resettles hundreds of refugees a year. You, your congregation, friends or community organization can help resettle an individual or family. Sponsors create a hospitable environment for refugees and provide for material needs upon their arrival to the United States. Sponsors also help refugees find affordable housing, greet refugees at the airport, help with transportation, be a friend in time of need and assist with other tasks necessary to a new life. To learn more, call (503) 284-3002 or email soar@emoregon.org.

    Advocacy & Action

    To volunteer for EMO's Advocacy & Action or Creation Justice, contact Britt Conroy, director of Public Policy Advocacy and Oregon Interfaith Power & Light, (541) 602-2050.

    Events & Fundraising

    To volunteer for EMO's fundraising and events, contact Kristi Baack, Acting Director of Development & Communications, (503) 221-1054, ext. 208.

    Contact

    location 245 S Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, OR 97239
    phone (503) 221-1054
    fax (503) 223-7007
    email emo@emoregon.org