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From volunteering at magical community events to reading with youth, to joining a committee and so much more, SCH has volunteer opportunities for every age and interest.
Build community and make a difference!
Ongoing Opportunities
Event Opportunities
Other Ways to Help
Event Volunteer Opportunities
Decemberville Holiday Market
Saturday, December 13, Various Opportunities Available
Help bringing our Decemberville Holiday Market to life! There are two main volunteer needs for this event:
Bake Sale! Love to bake? We would love to include your holiday treats in our bake sale! Proceeds from our bake sale support our free programs and free community events like this!
You can drop your baked goods off on Friday, December 12. Please label any allergens they may contain, and if possible, individually wrap your items. Thank you!
Muscle! Our market takes place in our gym upstairs, and vendors need help hauling their tables & wares to and fro. If you are looking to increase your steps or do some light lifting, this volunteer job is for you! We will be forever grateful for your donatio of time & energy!
Volunteer Fridays
fridays | 10 am – 12 pm | meeting room
Please join us for crafting, assembling, food preparation, and whatever other projects we might need to get done! Thank you in advance for your help! Drop in or RSVP in advance to: info@sellwoodcommunityhouse.org
Dates: Begins on Friday, September 12.
Reading Club
tues/thurs afternoons from 3-4:30 pm*
*Background Check Required
Read with children in our preschool and after school programs! Children love to meet with our volunteers, pick out a book, and spend some quiet time enjoying a story together.
Contact info@sellwoodcommunityhouse.org to get involved!
Brain Games Club
Mondays from 3-4:30 pm*
*Background Check Required
Come and play some of your favorite board games with our after school program students! Checkers, chess, battleship and more! We will work some great logical thinking and STEM-based challenges into these fun afternoons with the students.
Contact info@sellwoodcommunityhouse.org to get involved!
PlayLab Preschool Play Space
Monday-Saturday mornings
*Background Check Required
PlayLab is our new preschool play space, located just down the street from Sellwood Community House at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. We're looking for a volunteer crew to help out on weekday mornings during the rainy season...when the PlayLab is the most busy!
Contact info@sellwoodcommunityhouse.org to get involved!
Volunteer-Led Classes, Clubs & Events
Do you have a hobby or talent that you would like to teach, a guided walk or tour you would like to lead, or another proposal you would like to share with us? The Reading & Brain Games clubs are shining examples of volunteer-led clubs. Favorite past events include the popular Ghost Tours last fall and the History Happy Hour neighborhood walks last spring.
New this summer, we are also looking for volunteers to lead storytimes, classes and walks at The Shack at Sellwood Park!
Please fill out the below forms to share your ideas!
Join a Committee
The SCH Board has a number of standing committees, including Finance, Building, and Fundraising that are always looking for new members! If you have an interest and professional experience in these or other areas, consider joining a committee! Board membership is not a prerequisite for joining a committee, just an excitement to make a difference.
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more, please reach out to our executive director, Ashley Murray, at ashley@sellwoodcommunityhouse.org.