A great way make a difference in our community.

It's not as hard as you think. Believe it or not, help in the kitchen is one of our biggest needs. Our volunteers make all the difference.

If you would like to volunteer with Healthy Start~Healthy Family, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Wendy Hays at 503-655-8234.

Community and other volunteer links:

• Habitat for Humanity - Partnering with the community, our volunteers build simple, decent homes, which are then sold at cost with a zero-interest, 1% down payment mortgage to families who qualify for our program.
• Outside In - A social service agency dedicated to serving low-income adults and homeless youth. It began in 1968, and has continually revised services to meet changing client needs. Current programs include a community health clinic, a homeless youth program designed to help homeless youth obtain independent living, and risk education.
• Hands on Greater Portland - Get involved this holiday season. There are many opportunities to choose from and more on the way.
• Oregon Volunteers - Oregon Volunteers is the Oregon Commission for Voluntary Action & Service.
• Volunteer Connection - The Clackamas County focal point for volunteer involvement, working with over 200 partner organizations to enhance the quality of life in our community.
• Department of Human Services - Volunteers are an integral part of the Department of Human Services. There is a broad range of volunteer opportunities that help serve DHS clients and staff. Volunteers are recruited and placed in jobs that help to meet community and DHS customer needs. Volunteers provide personalized ways to help DHS clients, staff, offices, and communities in a wide variety of ways.