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Find the Volunteer Opportunity That Fits You
Hands On offers a range of volunteer programs designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to make a difference in our community. Scroll down to learn more about the different ways to get involved!
► Have a few hours?
Check out our Project Calendar to find a variety of "done-in-a-day" volunteer opportunities.
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Look for *Hands On* in the title to find projects managed by us. You can sign up in two clicks to join a group of volunteers on a 2-4 hour project, led by a trained volunteer leader; no experience or ongoing commitment required!
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Look for "Referral" in the title to find other volunteer shifts happening that day, managed directly by our many wonderful nonprofit partners.
► Looking for more in-depth opportunities?
Search all of our volunteer opportunities to find longer-term or skills-based opportunities with our 300+ non-profit partners. You can hone your search by keyword, issue area, availability & more! In the search results, look for opportunities with "Referral" in the title and time listed as "Open" to find longer-term or skills-based positions that could use your help for more than a single shift. Click on "Express Interest" at the bottom of the opportunity detail page, and our Nonprofit Partner will contact you directly with further information about the volunteer opportunity you've chosen.
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Team Volunteering
How do you maximize your fun while making a difference in your community? Rally your friends and family and create a volunteer team! By creating a team and using some basic tips and tricks while searching for projects, you’ll be able to sign up your family, school group, service club, and more for volunteer projects in just a couple of clicks.
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Court-Ordered Volunteering
Find resources to help you complete your community service hours and turn a requirement into a positive opportunity.
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Corporate Team Volunteering
Hands On Greater Portland makes it easy for your company or organization to get involved in our community in a meaningful way.
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Special Events & Days of Service
Hands On Greater Portland mobilizes volunteers on a number of special events each year, including October's Community Impact Week. Join us!
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