Volunteer at Heathcote
“An hour with Walter on a Tuesday has become the best part of my week.” Sam, volunteer at Juniper Court
Share an Hour and Brighten a Day
Join a group of more than eighty volunteers who help residents enjoy their days across our three Portland communities.
Volunteers lead clubs, join outings, help at events and simply spend time with residents who love a visitor.
Ways to Help
Roles to suit any schedule or skill
Friendly Visits
Conversation and company for residents
Club Leaders
Share a hobby and lead a weekly group
Find Your Place in Our Community
Our volunteers range from high school students to retirees, and many come back week after week for years. Some read the paper aloud, some tend the garden beds, and some just sit and listen.
Every volunteer gets an orientation, a named contact at their community and an invitation to our annual thank-you dinner.
If you have a skill or a hobby to share, residents would love to learn it. If you simply have time, that is more than enough.
Young volunteers
Students and Residents: Learning Together
High school and college students bring energy and new ideas to our communities, and residents bring stories and patience. Many friendships begin over a card game or a shared playlist.
Students can earn service hours, and we are happy to sign forms for school programs. Use the interest form to tell us your availability.
Easy Scheduling
Choose a regular slot or join events as they come up
A Warm Welcome
Coffee, a lounge to relax in and a named contact
Close By
Three communities across Portland, near transit
Proper Training
A short orientation before your first visit
Where could you help?
Here are a few of the roles volunteers fill today:
- Driving the community van for shopping trips and outings
- Hosting the bistro coffee cart at Cedar Terrace
- Leading art, music or gardening groups for residents
- Playing piano or guitar at afternoon socials
- Sitting with a resident for a card game or a long chat
Have another idea? Tell our team and we will find a way.
Volunteer journal
Volunteer Stories
What our volunteers have been up to lately
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Fill in the interest form and our coordinator will call you within a few days.