Volunteer with Family Promise of Tualatin Valley!
Volunteers are a vital and vibrant part of our mission to end homelessness, one family at a time. Whether you're serving meals to families staying with us, helping organize donations, or holding space for family togetherness at one of our Bingo Nights, we appreciate all that you do!
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Ways to volunteer
Individuals and families
Looking for a way to contribute to the community? Want to enjoy family nights that give something back? Check out our volunteer opportunities here!
Families with kids younger than 12 should contact us first to determine the best way to get involved.
We need volunteers to:
Prepare, serve, and distribute meals and groceries as part of our kitchen or food pantry team
Help out at our after school program
Help support family time at events like Bingo Night, Movie Night, or holiday parties
Group volunteering
Work groups, church or civic groups, and youth groups are all welcome to contact our volunteer coordinator using the “get in touch” form below to plan a service project.
Past examples include:
Helping families feel cared for by assisting with interior decorating, tidying and organizing, or grounds maintenance
Bringing fun energy to kids in shelter with a youth group-led playtime
Helping make sure families have access to nutritious and convenient lunches on days off school by assembling sack lunches
Volunteer from home
Whether a donation drive or a small group activity, there are many ways to help FPTV from within your community! Please use the form below to coordinate your service.
Some ideas for ways to help from home:
Help support our monthly donation drive
Sweeten up our programming with home-baked cookies or support our kitchen staff with a large dessert for meal service
Assemble kits for families, such as kids’ activity kits for days off school, or pet care packages with leashes, treats, and pet toys
How to get started:
To volunteer from home or with a group, please contact our volunteer coordinator using the "get in touch" form below. To volunteer in our shelter as an individual or family, follow these steps:
Orientation
1
Schedule a 1-hour orientation with our volunteer coordinator using the "get in touch" form below. In some cases, volunteering requires a background check.
Online profile
2
Create a profile at fptv.volunteermatrix.com and sign up for your first shift!
Volunteer shifts
3
You’ll received role-specific training at your first shift by a staff member or experienced volunteer.
Get in touch!
Submit this form to reach our Volunteer Coordinator:
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