Get Involved
Volunteer
Volunteer at Any Level
You can walk alongside and support children and families impacted by foster care in Oregon.
One-Time
One-time groups or projects, tangible needs, boxes
Regular Basis
My NeighbOR driver, special events, Foster Parents’ Night Out (FPNO), The Neighborhood
Lead
FPNO Coordinator, ODHS Hospitality Coordinator, The Neighborhood Team Lead
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities Differ from County to County.
My Neighbor
My NeighbOR mobilizes Oregonians to meet the unique, pressing, and tangible needs of families.
Welcome Boxes
Welcome Boxes provide children in foster care with special items while sitting in an ODHS office.
Launch Boxes
Assist youth who are aging out of foster care with items to help them get on their feet.
Foster Parents’ Night Out
Volunteers provide a monthly four-hour break for foster (resource) parents while building consistent relationships with children in foster care.
The Neighborhood
Connects caring community volunteers with foster (resource) families in need of support.
Volunteer Drivers
Deliver tangible and essential donated items to kids and families impacted by foster care. Fill out a form to receive more information about this opportunity.
ODHS Staff Appreciation
Events express gratitude to the individuals who’ve committed their lives to caring for children and families in crisis in our community. Fill out a form to receive more information about this opportunity.
ODHS Service Projects
Service Projects at ODHS offices include makeovers, clothing closet creation, cleaning days, and more. Fill out a form to receive more information about this opportunity.
Tutoring
Offer educational support to children in foster care. Fill out a form to receive more information about this opportunity.
Respite
Regular babysitting or weekend care for foster (resource) families in the community. Fill out a form to receive more information about this opportunity.