Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 503-540-0288. The first step in the volunteer application process is to attend a Voices of Children Tour.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Liberty House
Position Title: Family Support Volunteer
Responsibilities of position
•Establish rapport and create comfort level with child and accompanying adult
•Supervise in play area/lobby
•Interact with child/children while caregiver meets with staff
Requirements of position
•Must be 23 years of age or older
•Must understand confidentiality and be committed to maintain confidentiality at all times.
•Must sign a confidentiality statement
•Must pass a criminal background check
•Must attend training with Family Support Specialist
Qualifications of position
•Ability to abide by Liberty House policies and procedures
•Good human relation skills and the willingness to be objective
•Commitment of time, interest and energy
•Ability to respond appropriately to highly emotional situations
•Ability to work independently
•Ability to act professionally and ethically at all times
Oftentimes, our play/care volunteer is also asked to perform other volunteer tasks, such as assisting with packets, mailing projects, and other general office duties. If that does not fit in with your volunteer needs and expectations, let us know and we will accommodate your needs.
Position Title: Office Volunteer
Responsibilities of position
•Data entry and word processing
•Filing, copying, shredding and other light office work
•Assembling files and packets
•Mailing projects, including stuffing envelopes
•Updating and organizing resource material
•Other projects as needed
Requirements of position
•Must be 23 years of age or older
•Must attend interview/training with volunteer coordinator prior to activity
•Must understand confidentiality and personal commitment to maintain confidentiality at all times.
•Must sign a confidentiality statement
•Must pass a criminal background check
Qualifications of position
•Ability to abide by Liberty House policies and procedures
•Good human relations skill and the willingness to be objective
•Commitment of time, interest and energy
•Ability to work independently
•Ability to produce accurate work
•Ability to act professionally and ethically at all times
•Ability to respond appropriately to highly emotional situations
Position Title: Special Projects
Responsibilities of position
Choose from the following projects:
•Assisting with fundraising events (several during the year)
•Organizing and assisting with informational tables at community events
•Grant writing and research
•Preparing for and assisting with events related to Child Abuse prevention Month (April)
Qualifications of volunteer
•Mature teens welcome to help with events
•Ability to abide by Liberty House policies and procedures
•Good human relations skills and the willingness to be objective
•Commitment of time, interest and energy
•Ability to work independently
If you are interested in assisting with special projects like these, please request that your name be added to our list of special event volunteers. You will be contacted as opportunities arise to determine your level of interest and availability. Events may be held on days, evenings, and/or weekends.
Please contact Adrienne Christian at 503.540.0288 or achristian@libertyhouseventer.org if you are interested in volunteering.
Thank you for your interest!
We also invite you to join VOICES (Volunteers Offering Inspiration Community Encouragement & Support). Our new group to stay connected, share ideas and support Liberty House with projects.
We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month, here at Liberty House at 5:30 until 6:00. A fun time to meet other volunteers!
Email achristian@libertyhousecenter.org or call 503-540-0288 to be added to our contact lists.