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Opportunity Details
Get Together With Your Unhoused Neighbors! Come Socialize :) (age 18+) Referral
At Operation Nightwatch, volunteers play an important role to those who come through our doors each night; and not only through serving food and distributing essential items. Social connection is at the heart of our mission, and we strive to provide our guests with hospitality and unconditional positive regard with each interaction. Three nights a week we provide a comfortable atmosphere for guests to socialize over a cup of coffee, connect with their greater community of unhoused and housed folks alike, cultivate friendships…and probably beat you at Scrabble.
Volunteers are asked to arrive at 5:45 pm for a brief orientation and tour of our facilities before being assigned tasks. Throughout the evening you may be tasked with a variety of duties ranging from coffee service to bathroom monitor, but our core mission remains: providing hospitality & social connection. We invite you to show up just as you are, and expect you to extend the same grace to our guests.
The majority of our guests are experiencing houselessness, but many do have housing and may even live nearby. Operation Nightwatch welcomes everyone without question. Every meal or cup of coffee is served with kindness and respect. Since 1981, Operation Nightwatch has been providing hospitality to alleviate the isolation experienced by those living on the streets. We also distribute essential items and offer drop in mental health support to those who request it. Our hospitality center is one of the few who offer nighttime services, and for this reason acts as a “last stop” and meeting place for folks to meet their basic needs, wind down, and connect with their community.
Opportunity Requirements:
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**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
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Issue Area(s)
Hunger & Homelessness, Health & Wellness
Population Served
Homeless
Requirements
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+ , Minimum Age:18+ , Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
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After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, March 28, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
3
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, March 29, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
9
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
9
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, April 4, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
9
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, April 11, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
8
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
9
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, April 18, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, April 19, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
8
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, April 25, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
9
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, May 2, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, May 9, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Friday, May 16, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Thursday, May 22, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Friday, May 23, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Saturday, May 24, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Friday, May 30, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, June 6, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, June 13, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Friday, June 20, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Thursday, June 26, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
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Friday, June 27, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 From 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Section
Location:
Portland, OR, 97201
Volunteer Limit:
10
Spots Remaining:
10
After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.
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