Visiting Friend Minimum Commitment: One hour per week for 9 months Position Summary: Be a friend to children or adults receiving services for behavioral and emotional challenges and/or developmental disabilities. Play games and sports, cook a meal together, do arts and crafts, read a book, talk and just spend time together. Minimum age is 18 for Youth and Family Services. No minimum age for Developmental Disability Services. This is a great family volunteer opportunity! Location Hours Days Gresham Youth Campus: 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland Evenings and weekends Any Group Homes in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Lane Counties Evenings and weekends Any Community Inclusion in Multnomah and Lane Counties 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Skills Classes Minimum Commitment: One class, 30-minutes or one hour in length. May continue with weekly classes for one month or longer. Position Summary: Provide group instruction to enhance skills for children or adults. Examples of classes include: how to ride public transportation, banking, communication skills, nutrition, physical fitness, etc. Location Hours Days Gresham Youth Campus: 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland 8:00am-8:00pm Any Group Homes in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Lane Counties Evenings and weekends Any Community Inclusion in Multnomah and Lane Counties 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Animal Assisted Therapy Minimum Commitment: 30 minute to one hour visits weekly or biweekly for a minimum of 9 months Position Summary: Provide animal companionship and education to children and adults living in residential treatment programs or receiving outpatient services. Location Hours Days Gresham Youth Campus: 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland 8:00am-8:00pm Any Group Homes in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Lane Counties Evenings and weekends Any Community Inclusion in Multnomah and Lane Counties 9:00am-4:00pm Monday - Friday Kerr Early Intervention Program - SE Portland 10a.m. - 3p.m. Monday - Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

DIY Volunteer Minimum Commitment: one-time or ongoing Position Summary: Become a Handyperson for Kerr group homes - help mend broken fences, clean-up yards and gardens, build raised-bed gardens, fix leaky faucets, the list goes on and on! Location Hours Days Group Homes in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Lane Counties 8:00am-8:00pm Any Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Music Therapist Minimum Commitment: 9 months Position Summary: Music can help meet the physical, psychological, spirtual and social needs of individuals served by Kerr and their families. Commuicate, motivate, soothe and calm or enliven, alleviate pain and anxiety, or lift the spirits of the children and adults living in residential facilities by singing or playing a musical instrument. Musical instruction is also encouraged Location Hours Days Gresham Youth Campus: 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland 8:00am-8:00pm Any Group Homes in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Lane Counties Evenings and Weekends Any Community Inclusion in Multnomah and Lane Counties 9a.m. - 4p.m. Monday - Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Community Inclusion Volunteer Minimum Commitment: 2-4 hour visits are preferable, as fits your schedule and program needs. Scheduling is flexible. Weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly visits preferred. Community Inclusion services are offered Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 approximately Position Summary: Participate in various activities offered at the Community Inclusion site, supporting and spending time with adults who have developmental disabilities. Examples: story-telling, makeovers, photography, music, theme days, parties, crafts, paper-making, gardening, games, coffee clubs, etc. Location Hours Days Community Inclusion in Multnomah and Lane Counties 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Medical Records Filing Minimum Commitment: 20 hrs. / week for 3 months. Position Summary: complete log of back-filing for medical and adoption files. Abilty to lift 35 lbs., ability to learn filing system with training. Ability to respect confidentiality a must. Location Hours Days Kerr Gresham Campus: 722 NE 162nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230 9a.m. - 5p.m. Monday - Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Foster Care Assistant Minimum Commitment: 6 months Position Summary: Aid Kerr's growing Foster Care program by acting as an office support volunteer. Skills with filing, answering telephones, general computer and organizational skills necessary. Great opportunity for a retired individual, college student or anyone interested in "behind the scenes" volunteer work. Location Hours Days Kerr Gresham Campus: 722 NE 162nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230 anytime between 9a.m. - 5p.m. Monday - Friday Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

Family Resource Center Librarian Minimum Commitment: No minimum Position Summary: Help to inventory and organize the library at the new Family Resource Center on Kerr's Gresham Campus. Computer and Internet research skills as well as previous library cataloging experience desired. Help just once or ongoing. Location Hours Days Kerr Gresham Campus: 722 NE 162nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230 Tues - Friday: 10a.m. - 7p.m. and Saturday 11a.m. - 5p.m. Click here to express interest in this opportunity.

American Sign Language and Dynavox Coach Minimum Commitment: 2 - 4 hour visits, 2 times per week for 6 months Position Summary: Help an individual in a Kerr group home make meaningful connections with the world around them by coaching / teaching American Sign Language and Dynavox skills. A volunteer is needed to visit the home two times per week for 2 - 4 hours and assist staff in strengthening these communication resources for the person served. Location Hours Days Lindenbrook Group Home: Milwaukie, OR various various Click here to express interest in this opportunity.