Opportunities From: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

We are opening a new build site in the Portland Region! We are looking for new volunteers who are interested in joining as construction volunteers when the site opens. This interest list is designed to capture the number of volunteers that are interested. You may join this list to hear all future updates about Gooseberry Trails.  

Click the Blue Respond button to be notified when on site orientations begin for new volunteers. Updates will be sent via email.

All volunteers are required to complete an orientation on one of our build sites. To get ahead, you can attend an orientation now. When Gooseberry Trails opens you'll be ready to volunteer!

 Responsibilities: 

·       Working on construction-related tasks with other volunteers 

·       Following all safety guidelines 

·       Reporting directly to the Habitat Portland Region staff at the site  

Training and Support: 

·       No Experience Necessary! 

·       Volunteers receive direction and support from Habitat construction staff and Construction Core Volunteers on site 

·       Habitat Portland Region will provide all the tools and supplies needed for a build 

·       After 6-8 shifts and a staff recommendation, opportunity to move to become a Construction Core volunteer to have access to more shifts and additional volunteer perks  

Expectations: 

·       Time Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to the entire shift (8:30am-3:00pm). We understand that life happens but please stay until we are all cleaned up for the day. 

·       Age requirement: Must be at least 16 years old, some limitations apply for 16- and 17-year-olds. Not all sites will have youth opportunities.   

·       Qualifications: Volunteers must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability online before coming to site, agree to the equity statement, and the volunteer manual

·       Clothing Requirement: Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty, including with paint. 

·       Items to Bring: Please come equipped with a water bottle and lunch 

This is a volunteer opportunity. Volunteers willingly provide voluntary service without any promise or expectation of payment of any kind.

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in volunteering on our construction sites as a construction volunteer. A construction volunteer is a member of our community who comes out to volunteer a shift with us! You can be a new volunteer, or someone who has volunteered with us one or more times in the past. 

There are a few steps to complete to become a construction volunteer:  

Register for a Construction Site OrientationAttend your first shift! Regular shifts are 8:30am-3:00pm Wednesday-Saturday

This orientation is at our construction site Myrtlewood Way located in Gresham

An address for the exact site location will be sent after registration

The Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Volunteer Program does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. 

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in volunteering on our construction sites as a construction volunteer. A construction volunteer is a member of our community who comes out to volunteer a shift with us! You can be a new volunteer, or someone who has volunteered with us one or more times in the past. 

There are a few steps to complete to become a construction volunteer:  

Register for a Construction Site OrientationAttend your first shift! Regular shifts are 8:30am-3:00pm Wednesday-Saturday

This orientation is at our construction site West Lake Grove located in Lake Oswego

An address for the exact site location will be sent after registration

Parking Information Due to the large number of trade workers Habitat is asking volunteers to not park on the site.
Parking for Habitat Volunteers is on Lower Drive, just below the railroad Tracks.
Take Lower Boones Ferry Road to Bryant Ave (Traffic Light) and turn right if heading east or turn left if heading west.Take the first right immediately after the railroad tracks to Lower Drive.Travel as far west on Lower Drive and park on the side of the road of the houses. Do not park on the "wilderness side".
Please do not block mailboxes or driveways of the residences.
Trash pickup is on Tuesday, do not block trash cans.
When parked, walk to the west and take the stairway at the end of the road up to Lower Boones Ferry Road and proceed to the job site.
With much appreciation not only for your dedication to our mission but this temporary inconvenience as well.

The Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Volunteer Program does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. 

Welcome to our Women+ Community Days build event for International Women's Day! Habitat’s Women+ Community Days actively welcome and support all those who self-identify as women including women of color, trans women, and other woman-aligned groups, to come together to learn, teach and connect.

This event will be hosted at our West Lake Grove (16858 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego) build site. Come on March 7th from 8:15am-3:00pm, to enjoy a full day of building, learning and connecting!

No experience is necessary to participate. Volunteers at our Women+ Community Days build event will work under the guidance of construction staff and alongside other volunteers.

(Draft) Schedule

8:15-8:30: Check-in and morning treats8:30-9:00: Introduction circle and a staff led Safety Brief9:00-11:00: Tool Training in small groups11:00-12:10: Programming and Lunch12:15-2:45: Construction tasks work/clean up2:45-3:00: Ending circle and group photo

Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and comfortable clothing you do not mind becoming dirty. 

Lunch will be provided