University of Portland students have served with a variety of organizations that have provided valuable volunteer experiences.
If you have a specific issue that interests you or a certain population you'd like to serve, use these resources to identify the volunteer opportunity that is the right fit for you.
Many organizations in Portland are providing services to vulnerable members of our community most impacted by the corona virus pandemic. These organizations need our support. Here is a list of organizations you can support and volunteer with:
The organizations listed on this page welcome University of Portland volunteers and have provided meaningful service opportunities. Use the contact information on the organizations’ websites to connect directly with their staff members for details about possible volunteer opportunities.
Campus Volunteer Coordinators (CVCs) build close relationships with specific community organizations and promote and arrange ongoing service for UP students.
We currently have partnerships with the following organizations:
Service and Justice Coordinators (SJCs) coordinate and promote monthly service opportunities to fellow classmates in UP residence halls. These student leaders are also engaged in weekly service and often invite their peers to join them.
There are many organizations in the Portland Metro Area that have welcomed UP students to engage with them for one-time or ongoing service.
You can visit their websites to learn more about their volunteer opportunities.
Looking for additional resources to help you identify a service opportunity that’s the right fit for you?
You can search the following websites to locate volunteer opportunities in the Portland area. If you come across a good potential fit, use the contact information on the organizations’ websites to connect directly with their staff members for additional details.
Learn more about how to get to your service site.
If you have additional questions about locating the opportunity that’s the right fit for you, contact the Moreau Center for Service & Justice staff at 503.943.7132 (x7132) or moreaucenter@up.edu.