If you are under 21 and need immediate help call the Youth Hotline: 1-800-995-7936
 

Volunteer

 

Volunteer

 

YOUR TIME CAN CHANGE A LIFE.

Volunteers make it possible to change the lives of homeless youth. Your involvement offers the vital support we need to continue empowering youth to exit street life. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, develop interests and enjoy the rewards of helping others. Our volunteers give thousands of hours of their time and are an integral part of our team.

 

Direct Service Volunteers

Direct service volunteers work directly with our youth, building trust and functioning as important role model in their lives. Direct service volunteers must be at least 23 years old, and commit to at least two hours per week for 6 months.

 

Support Volunteers

Support volunteer positions are an opportunity to help with infrastructure at New Avenues. Positions range from providing clerical support to contacting local businesses for food donations. Support roles are great opportunities for people wishing to gain experience in the non-profit field, or simply share their talents in fundraising or administration. Support volunteers must commit to at least two hours per week for 6 months.

 
Group and Corporate Volunteers

Group and corporate volunteers provide important assistance for projects, such as cleaning, cooking, event assistance and successful donation drives. We ask that your volunteer group be no larger than 10 people.

 

Steps to Getting Started

Download volunteer application.
Download criminal records check form.
Click Here to setup an interview time.

 
Contact Information

The success of New Avenues is directly related to the help provided by volunteers who respond to at-risk youth. Direct service volunteers must be at least 23 years of age or older.

 

For more information, please contact Hannah Bohart at (503) 517-3957 or email volunteer@newavenues.org. Your involvement could make all the difference in the world.

 

 

FAST FACT: The Independent Sector estimates that each hour of volunteer time is worth $18.04; in 2000, Americans volunteered an estimated $239.2 billion worth of free labor.