Opportunities From: Volunteer Gresham

Volunteer: Steering Council Secretary

The Steering Council Secretary will attend Steering Council meetings where they will take minutes. Their responsibilities include posting meeting minutes to Workspace, and, on occasion representing UpRiver Village at resource fairs and other community events. This is a key volunteer position that will contribute to decisions about the organization's policies, procedures, finances and operations.

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Steering Council Secretary will attend Steering Council meetings where they will take minutes. Their responsibilities include posting meeting minutes to Workspace, and, on occasion representing UpRiver Village at resource fairs and other community events. This is a key volunteer position that will contribute to decisions about the organization's policies, procedures, finances and operations.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Driver Tester

The Drive Tester will provide on-road driving tests to prospective volunteer drivers. Testing will consist of a ride-along with the volunteer driver applicant for approximately 30 minutes in our service area, and may be through one or more of the following areas: 

GreshamTroutdaleFairviewWood Village

The tester will make and record observations of volunteers driving ability using a standardized scoring tool. 

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Drive Tester will provide on-road driving tests to prospective volunteer drivers. Testing will consist of a ride-along with the volunteer driver applicant for approximately 30 minutes in our service area, and may be through one or more of the following areas: 

GreshamTroutdaleFairviewWood Village

The tester will make and record observations of volunteers driving ability using a standardized scoring tool. 

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Communications Team Leader

The Communications Team Leader will coordinate and oversee a small team of volunteers to inform the public about UpRiver Village and promote the services provided. Included in the Communications Team Leaders portfolio will be:

Website managementCreating both internal and external newslettersWriting newspaper articles and adsSocial media postingAnd developing brochures and collateral materials

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Communications Team Leader will coordinate and oversee a small team of volunteers to inform the public about UpRiver Village and promote the services provided. Included in the Communications Team Leaders portfolio will be:

Website managementCreating both internal and external newslettersWriting newspaper articles and adsSocial media postingAnd developing brochures and collateral materials

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Transportation Coordinator

The Transportation Coordinator will manage the onboarding of new volunteer drivers by:

Collecting documentation of driver's license and vehicle registrationVerify acceptable driving record and proof of insurance. Arrange for vehicle inspectionsArrange for volunteers to attend the required driver safety course and in-person on-road driver test. Coordinator will document process in Helpful Village software.

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Transportation Coordinator will manage the onboarding of new volunteer drivers by:

Collecting documentation of driver's license and vehicle registrationVerify acceptable driving record and proof of insurance. Arrange for vehicle inspectionsArrange for volunteers to attend the required driver safety course and in-person on-road driver test. Coordinator will document process in Helpful Village software.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tech Support Volunteer

The Tech Support team member will assist with orienting, educating and supporting UpRiver Village volunteers and members using Helpful Village software and Google Workspace.

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Tech Support team member will assist with orienting, educating and supporting UpRiver Village volunteers and members using Helpful Village software and Google Workspace.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Office Staff

UpRiver Village is recruiting volunteers to staff our virtual office from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday, starting July 1, 2025. Office volunteers will:

Respond to emails and forward them to appropriate staffAnswer phone calls and respond to voicemails from UpRiver Village members, volunteers and the publicAssist with member enrollment

Organization: UpRiver Village

UpRiver Village is recruiting volunteers to staff our virtual office from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday, starting July 1, 2025. Office volunteers will:

Respond to emails and forward them to appropriate staffAnswer phone calls and respond to voicemails from UpRiver Village members, volunteers and the publicAssist with member enrollment

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Management Assistant

Volunteer Management Assistants will work with others to help deliver on UpRiver Village's mission. Assistants will do one or more of the following tasks: 

Interview prospective volunteersTrack background checks
Provide organizational orientation and trainingParticipate in volunteer retention, recognition and reward activities

Volunteer Assistants should be able to commit to 1-2 hours/week. The positions require an interview and background check.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Volunteer Management Assistants will work with others to help deliver on UpRiver Village's mission. Assistants will do one or more of the following tasks: 

Interview prospective volunteersTrack background checks
Provide organizational orientation and trainingParticipate in volunteer retention, recognition and reward activities

Volunteer Assistants should be able to commit to 1-2 hours/week. The positions require an interview and background check.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Driver

Volunteer Drivers will drive UpRiver Village members to doctor's appointments, to run errands, to social events, to the airport, etc. Requires a satisfactory background check, valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, current insurance, and satisfactory driving record. Driver will be required to complete a National Safety Council safe driving course (online) and pass an in-person on-road driving test. 

Organization: UpRiver Village

Volunteer Drivers will drive UpRiver Village members to doctor's appointments, to run errands, to social events, to the airport, etc. Requires a satisfactory background check, valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, current insurance, and satisfactory driving record. Driver will be required to complete a National Safety Council safe driving course (online) and pass an in-person on-road driving test. 

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outreach Team Leader

The Outreach Coordinator will oversee and coordinate a small team of volunteers who will initiate contact with individuals or groups serving East County seniors to identify and recruit prospective volunteers, members and referral sources. This volunteer position will coordinate their team to schedule:

discussionspresentations, and tabling opportunities

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Outreach Coordinator will oversee and coordinate a small team of volunteers who will initiate contact with individuals or groups serving East County seniors to identify and recruit prospective volunteers, members and referral sources. This volunteer position will coordinate their team to schedule:

discussionspresentations, and tabling opportunities

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outreach Assistant

Outreach Assistants will work with others to inform potential organizational partners, volunteers and members about UpRiver Village in person. This will include:

Connecting with individuals and organizations whose interests and needs align with UpRiver Village's mission Developing opportunities to schedule discussions and presentationsFinding opportunities to table at events to get UpRiver Village in front of the community

These tasks will require a commitment of 1-2 hrs/week. Interview and background check required.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Outreach Assistants will work with others to inform potential organizational partners, volunteers and members about UpRiver Village in person. This will include:

Connecting with individuals and organizations whose interests and needs align with UpRiver Village's mission Developing opportunities to schedule discussions and presentationsFinding opportunities to table at events to get UpRiver Village in front of the community

These tasks will require a commitment of 1-2 hrs/week. Interview and background check required.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Member Support Volunteer

Senior Member Support Volunteers will fill service requests from UpRiver Village senior members to help members remain living in their own homes as long as possible. These requests will be in the areas of, but not limited to:

Transportation

Social visits & calls

Occasional house work

Occasional yard & garden work

Home maintenance

Minor home repairs

Technology support

Grocery shopping & running errands

Meal prep & meal train support

Occasional pet care

Seasonal tasks

Organizing & decluttering

Researching vendor options

UpRiver Village volunteers provide an extensive array of volunteer services to our senior members. This support does not include any of the following: direct physical care, financial advice, and recurring routine services.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Senior Member Support Volunteers will fill service requests from UpRiver Village senior members to help members remain living in their own homes as long as possible. These requests will be in the areas of, but not limited to:

Transportation

Social visits & calls

Occasional house work

Occasional yard & garden work

Home maintenance

Minor home repairs

Technology support

Grocery shopping & running errands

Meal prep & meal train support

Occasional pet care

Seasonal tasks

Organizing & decluttering

Researching vendor options

UpRiver Village volunteers provide an extensive array of volunteer services to our senior members. This support does not include any of the following: direct physical care, financial advice, and recurring routine services.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Member Management Assistant

The Member Management Assistant will oversee the following UpRiver Village processes:

member interviewshome visitsenrolling new membersproviding new member orientation, and providing ongoing member support

This is an ongoing volunteer position.

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Member Management Assistant will oversee the following UpRiver Village processes:

member interviewshome visitsenrolling new membersproviding new member orientation, and providing ongoing member support

This is an ongoing volunteer position.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Event Tabling Coordinator

The tabling coordinator will identify opportunities for UpRiver Village to table at community events within our four-city service area.  Tasks will include identifying opportunities, registering UpRiver Village to participate, securing volunteers to staff tables and assuring necessary supplies are available.

Organization: UpRiver Village

The tabling coordinator will identify opportunities for UpRiver Village to table at community events within our four-city service area.  Tasks will include identifying opportunities, registering UpRiver Village to participate, securing volunteers to staff tables and assuring necessary supplies are available.

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Event Planning Assistant

The Event Planning Assistant is a volunteer position with UpRiver Village. The person in this position will help with organizing social, educational, recreational and cultural events and activities for UpRiver Village senior members and the public. 

Organization: UpRiver Village

The Event Planning Assistant is a volunteer position with UpRiver Village. The person in this position will help with organizing social, educational, recreational and cultural events and activities for UpRiver Village senior members and the public. 

Organization: UpRiver Village

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97030

Allow Groups: No