Volunteer in the Neighborhood
The following organizations in the neighborhood are looking for volunteers! Do you have a volunteer opportunity you would like to share? Contact us at community@stjohnsopportunity.org.
St. johns center for opportunity
We are actively seeking community members to join our board!
Support our mission to advance equity in St. Johns through community-building and people-centered economic development.
Learn more and apply here.
St. Johns Boosters
Contact: Rebekah (Volunteer Coordinator) at rebekah@albertaeyecare.com with your name and contact info.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of events to include helping setup/take down events, working at tables during events, and handing out candy during the annual trick-or-treat event!
St. Johns Food Share
Hours: Monday and Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Contact: 503-286-0750 or drop by 8100 N Lombard
Stop in during business hours to volunteer and serve neighbors in your community needing food!
ST. Johns emergency Preparedness Community Initiative
For information about volunteering to help St. Johns develop an emergency preparedness plan, please contact Donna L Cohen: dcohen@hevanet.com. Her group often needs help with miscellaneous tasks including passing out flyers and civic action. They will be volunteering at the Jazz Festival and other community events!
Grace Christian Fellowship - Clothing Closet
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm (Contact before volunteering!)
Contact: graceadministry@gmail.com or 503-286-2085
The clothing closet is seeking volunteers to help with putting away donations as they come in and sorting clothes. You can volunteer weekly, monthly, or drop in for a day!
Friends of Baltimore Woods
Hours: Find available hours on their website! Events vary throughout the year.
Contact: Contact form (via email)
Friends of Baltimore Woods are the caretakers of the corridor between the Willamette River and St. Johns. Get outside, help conserve North Portland’s natural beauty, and learn about our local ecosystem!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Hours: Available after participating in a training session
Contact: email Patt Optdyke at neighborshelp12@gmail.com
Neighbors Helping Neighbors offers trash collection for houseless encampments to enhance the livability of North Portland neighborhoods for both housed and unhoused community members, with the aim to “build bridges between” these groups. Contribute to this invaluable effort, on the ground or behind the scenes, by signing up for the training session!
