Outside In :: Serving homeless youth and low-income adults in Portland Oregon

Presenting Outside In (POI)
Volunteer Orientation

An agency overview that lasts for 1.5 hours and includes a history of Outside In, current programming, a tour of the facility, and an opportunity to ask questions.

All potential volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend and anyone who is interested in more information about OI is also invited.

Call the volunteer office if you are bringing a group to ensure that we have the room.

Future POIs:

May 21st, 2008 6pm - 7:30pm
June 4th, 2008 8:30am - 10am
June 18th, 2008 6pm - 7:30pm
July 9th, 2008 8:30am - 10am
July 23rd, 2008 6pm - 7:30pm
Aug. 6th, 2008 8:30am - 10am
Aug. 20th, 2008 6pm - 7:30pm

Martin Peters
2007 Volunteer of the Year
Award Recipient

View Current Openings

Volunteer Application
(.doc file) (.pdf file)

Volunteer Application for
Medical Professionals
(.doc file) (.pdf file)

Please follow these steps to get involved:

Download this fact sheet (pdf)
Check the various job opportunities (click here)
Complete a volunteer application (pdf)
Attend the "Presenting Outside In" Orientation. Dates and times are listed to the right.
At the orientation you will be encouraged to sign up for an interview with the Volunteer Manager.
GROUP OPPORTUNITIES: If you work for an organization that would like to bring a group to do a one day project, (click here) (pdf) for more information.

Help Create Positive Change
Outside In depends on a variety of resources each year for both professional services and routine daily assistance. Our Volunteer Program consists of: community members, medical professionals, business community leaders, academic interns, Federal Work-Study students, and consultants. These people are placed in programs throughout the agency, based on current program needs and compatibility.

Commitment and Requirements
Our clients are best served by consistent and reliable volunteers. The Volunteer Program is currently recruiting people willing to make at least a 100 hour commitment to the agency, with a preference of at least one (3-5 hours) volunteer shift per week (Medical providers are not required to make weekly commitments). There are some opportunities such as community work-days, or office support positions that will accommodate volunteers with less time to give.

Age Requirements
You must be 21 years of age or older to volunteer at Outside In. GOOD NEWS: Virginia Woof our Dog Daycare program will accept volunteers 18 - 21. All potential volunteers under 21 must meet with the program manager to ensure a proper fit. There are some office support positions for those individuals with high maturity and excellent skills in organization and computers and are under 21 years of age.

Federal Work Study Program
Outside In offers student employment through the federal work-study program. FWSP applicants may apply for any of the currently open positions. The Volunteer Manager will consider all FWSP applications and make decisions based on our need, our budget, and the qualifications of the applicant. Since our clients derive greater benefit from consistency in staffing, students who are willing to make longer term commitments (e.g., an entire school year) will be given preferential consideration. All students who are interested in a Federal Work Study placement must contact their school and work out all details related to work study prior to applying for an Outside In position.

Internships
Outside In welcomes a variety of students working on academic internships or Graduate Practicums. All Interns and Graduate Practicum students must still complete 100 hours of service. Outside In does not provide financial reimbursement for internships, but will cooperate with your school to verify work hours for academic credit and provide evaluations required by the programs.

Process for volunteering:

Fill out a volunteer application (pdf) and mail, e-mail or fax it to the Volunteer Manager at the address below.
If you are a Medical Professional and wish to volunteer in some capacity please submit all documents to Outside In. We will forward the Multnomah County forms to them directly.
1. A Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
2. Volunteer Application for Medical Professionals (pdf)
  (This is the Outside In volunteer application)
3. Multnomah County Physician Application (pdf)
  (Multnomah County provides free indemnity coverage to volunteer medical professionals.)
4. Multnomah County Reference Check (pdf)

For more information about volunteering contact:

Stacy Hall
Volunteer & Community Relations Manager
1030 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
stacyh@outsidein.org
phone: 503-535-3840
fax: 503-226-7318