We advance equity by mobilizing, responding and investing with our community partners to improve and strengthen lives. For over 100 years, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has been working to meet the needs of vulnerable families in our region.
What We Do
Our commitment to racial equity is the lens through which we center all of our work. Our impact is focused and guided by this commitment, because we recognize the insidious and prevailing existence of systemic racism and its constant and corrosive impact on our region and country. Through efforts in Early Learning, Disaster & Crisis Resiliency, Housing Stability and Volunteerism, we hope to begin the journey toward correcting this historic inequity and building a more equitable region for all.
What We Need
- Administrative Support/Clerical
- Caring for People
- Cleaning
- Collecting/Sorting/Packaging
- Disaster Services
- Fundraising/Campaigning
- Painting
Opportunities
- In person: One-time
- In person: Ongoing
- Virtual: One-time
- Virtual: Ongoing
Community Impact Week was a week dedicated to volunteer service with more than 30 projects and more than 600 volunteers across four counties — Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Clark. Volunteer opportunities highlighted our work that supports the mission and values of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette: early education opportunities, disaster and crisis resiliency, stable housing and, of course, volunteerism. Learn more at unitedway-pdx.org and join in yourself at handsonportland.org.
Get in Touch With United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Our Headquarters
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
619 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
United States
Please note that depending on role, volunteers may work at other locations and/or at other times. Contact our volunteer coordinator to find the best fit for you.