Hospitality is the cornerstone of Every Child. Volunteers embody this each and every day with Every Child.
Every Child focuses on meeting tangible needs for foster children and families in Oregon communities. Opportunities differ from county to county.
Tangible Needs
Goods or services that directly support children in foster care, families, and DHS staff. Signature opportunities include:
Welcome Boxes
provide children in foster care with special items while sitting in a DHS office.
Launch Boxes
assist youth who are aging out of foster care with items to help them get on their feet.
Emergency Needs
from DHS are shared with community members to better support children in foster care.
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Service Opportunities
One-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities to generously
support children, families and DHS staff.
Signature opportunities include:
Office Buddies
spend time with a child at the DHS office when he or she is being taken into foster care and is awaiting their next placement.
Transportation
volunteers drive children in foster care to their visits with biological parents.
Service Projects
at DHS offices include makeovers, clothing closet creation, cleaning days, and more.
DHS Staff Appreciation
events express gratitude to the individuals who’ve committed their lives to caring for children and families in crisis in our community.