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Seasonal & Holidays

Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Portland!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Portland area where you can get involved this season.

Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.


Blanchet House

Address: 310 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 241-4340
Website: blanchethouse.org

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Hands On Greater Portland

Address: 619 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 200-3355
Website: handsonportland.org


Oregon Dress For Success

Address: 1532 NE 37th Avenue, Suite B, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 249-7300
Website: oregon.dressforsuccess.org

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Oregon Food Bank

Address: 7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 282-0555
Website: oregonfoodbank.org


Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Address: 2250 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 233-1156
Website: orhf.org


SMART Reading

Address: 101 SW Market Street, Portland, OR
Phone: (877) 598-4633
Website: smartreading.org


SOLVE Oregon

Address: 1501 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 844-9571
Website: solveoregon.org


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