Welcome to our Bless and Serve Resource page. We are so glad that you are here and hope that this page assists you in locating a bless and serve opportunity that fits you well.

Here you will find a list of various organizations that are looking for volunteer support in the greater Portland area.

We have worked with several of them and will continue to add to the list as we find more available options for our community. Come back frequently to see what's going on and find something that resonates with your gifts and talents and heart. Click on the title of each organization and it will take you to their website for more details.

Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world".

It's our mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus on this earth. What does that look like for you this year?

Potluck in the Park is a weekly event taking place at O'Bryant Square in downtown Portland. At 3pm, every Sunday, people are served a potluck style meal. If there are 2-3 of you, feel free to show up on any given weekend to serve. If you have more than 3, contact them and let them know so they can have an idea of what kind of volunteer support they will have. During Summer there is a high need for volunteer support. Check it out!

Union Gospel Mission is always open to volunteer support on several nights of the week. A smaller group of 4-5 works well with this service opportunity. All that is needed is a phonecall that you are interested in serving and they will put you on the list. They need kitchen support, people to serve food, and help with clean-up after serving the meal. They are always open to new faces and are great to work with.

Nightstrike is a weekly event that occurs in downtown Portland through Bridgetown Ministries. It's an open event that anyone can come and serve at. First, you will meet in a small church in downtown Portland to get direction on how the night will proceed. Then everyone goes in groups to serve, walk and pray along the streets and speak with people. Other groups of volunteers are set up to wash feet and cut hair (gloves included). It's an incredible opportunity to serve someone that is in difficult circumstances. Click on the Nightstrike link above to find out more information.

Hands On Portland is an organization resevoir for a myriad of volunteer opportunities in the greater Portland area. If you go to their website you will find a user-friendly page that directs you to various programs and service projects in need. They have a variety of options ranging from animal support, medical, tutoring, senior assistance, health and wellness and the list goes on. Some of the programs offer long term volunteer opportunities.

Clackamas County Resources offers an assortment of activities to plug into. Each volunteer opportunity has a contact person that can give you the needed information to get set up. Find the category that suits you and you will notice a contact name with a phone number. Some of the volunteer opportunities may require a short training or intake process to help establish your experience in that specific area of need.

Bridge City Community Church has occasional needs in the community that would appreciate willing hearts who enjoy serving. Currently, we have a disabled neighbor that is needing yardwork as well as weekend meal support. If this is something that interests you, please call the office at 503-794-1696 and speak with Jacqui. She can get you connected with the appropriate information and contact info.