Volunteer
Volunteering with the Community Services Network is a chance to be part of something bigger. By giving your time and skills, you’re helping connect nonprofits, agencies, and community partners across the Portland area, and supporting people in need. From lending a hand at resource fairs to supporting networking workshops, our volunteers play a key role in breaking down silos and making sure important resources reach the people who need them most.
It’s also a great way to connect, learn, and grow. As a volunteer, you’ll meet people from across sectors, build new relationships, and get a front-row seat to the incredible work happening in our community.
Whether you’re passionate about social justice, health, education, or just love bringing people together, volunteering with CSN gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive, engaged network.
Volunteer Roles
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Involves moving and setting up tables and chairs and possibly moving food bank items.
As a small team, we need the extra hands! Many hands make light work.
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and staying active!
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Depending on the check in role you sign up for, you will either be checking in the table hosts or guests.
Checking in guests ensures that we have the data we need to continue providing resources!
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and talking to people!
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Involves organizing food bank supplies, re-stocking, and helping guests “shop” if needed.
Our food pantry increases access to food for the community!
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and organizing!
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Involves handing out hot food to guests (often burritos!).
We want our guests to walk away feeling nourished and cared for.
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and food!
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Involves helping guests sign up for bill discount programs and healthcare through our laptops.
This helps bridge the gap of access for families without computers/WiFi at home!
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and are tech savvy!
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Involves encouraging guests to fill out our survey in order to win a prize.
Our exit survey ensures that we have the data we need to continue to provide resources.
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and can easily engage people!
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Involves breaking down tables/chairs, moving items, and tidying up.
Cleaning up helps us immensely after working an event. Many hands make light work!
This role is for you if you enjoy helping your community and love to move and tidy!