Volunteer

Each year, more than 200 volunteers contribute their time and talents to William Temple House. Volunteers give back to our community and make an immediate difference in the lives of the people our agency serves.

Current Opportunities

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with William Temple House! Please review the current opportunities we have available and complete the volunteer interest form to tell us about yourself. For more information, contact Cliff Johnson, Director of Volunteers and Outreach, at 503-715-0248 or cjohnson@williamtemple.org.

In most cases, individual volunteers must be at least 15 years old, but there are exceptions for special events, volunteer groups, and younger teens accompanied by a parent/guardian. All volunteers under 18 will be asked to sign a completed parent waiver form. A background check may be required for volunteers 18 years and older. 

Special Opportunities: JV/Americorps Service Year

Engage in a meaningful year of service and community with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest! We are recruiting for a Social Services Coordinator for the 2024-25 JV/Americorps service year. The Coordinator will serve as a member of our Social Services team, where they will help coordinate and build capacity for all aspects of our Social Services Program and interact directly with clients, staff, volunteers, leadership staff and community partners. Click here for the full position description.

On-going Opportunities

Food Pantry Client Services

Help clients shop, unload food deliveries, stock shelves, and other tasks to keep the pantry running smoothly.

Available Shifts

Tuesday
10:00 am–12:30 pm
12:30 pm–3:00 pm

Wednesday
10:00 am–12:30 pm
12:30 pm–3:00 pm

Thursday
10:00 am–12:30 pm
12:30 pm–3:00 pm

On-call
Help fill in for shifts as needed on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, or from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

*24 hours notice provided when possible.

Food Pantry Gleaning

Assist our social services staff with weekly pickups of donated food and hygiene items. Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs and climb stairs.

Available Shifts

Preferred
Fridays 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Alternate
Tuesdays 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

Thrift Store

Individuals and small groups needed to assist with sorting, organizing, and getting donations to the sales floor.

Available Shifts

Thrift Store hours are from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Mondays through Saturdays, and from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sundays. Flexible weekday/weekend scheduling is available.

Note: Due to the nature of our store, and donations we receive, volunteers may be exposed to dust or other allergens.

Social Services Front Desk Volunteer

Assist and support our front desk staff person by greeting clients and answering questions, assisting with the client intake process, and bringing client food orders up from the pantry.

Available Shifts

Tuesday 
11am-1pm

Wednesday
11am-1pm

Thursday
11am-1pm

Ready to get started?

My favorite part about volunteering at William Temple House is serving my community, knowing that I have the time to hear from people about what’s going on in their lives if they want to talk.

— Social Services Volunteer

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