Electrical, Computer and Other Engineering Jobs:
AEA, American Electronics Association (membership for key events): www.aeanet.org/public/councils/index.html
ElectricNet Online:  http://www.electricnet.com/content/homepage/
Engineering Jobs:  http://www.engineeringjobs.com/
Fiber Optics Online:  http://www.fiberopticsonline.com/
Information Technology Association of America:  http://www.itaa.org
Photonics Online:  http://www.photonicsonline.com/
Premises Networks:  http://www.premisesnetworks.com/
RF GlobalNet:  http://www.rfglobalnet.com/
Today’s Engineer (good articles):  http://www.todaysengineer.org/archive/career.asp
Wireless Design Online:  http://www.wirelessdesignonline.com/
Wireless Networks Online:  http://www.wirelessnetworksonline.com/

Environmental/Natural Resources Jobs:
American Fisheries Society: http://www. fisheries.org 
Energy:  http://www.verticalnet.com/
Environmental Career.com:  http://environmentalcareer.com/
Environmental Education: http://eelink.net
Environmental Jobs and Careers:  http://www.ejobs.org/
HydroCarbon Online:  http://www.hydrocarbononline.com/
Job Reservoir - Water and Wastewater Jobs:  http://www.jobreservoir.com/
Natural Step Framework network:  http://www.ortns.org/
Naturalist Network: http://www.environetwork.com/
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance:  www.nwalliance.org
Oil and Gas Online:  http://www.oilandgasonline.com/
Orion:  http://www.oriononline.org/pages/ogn/services/ICS/ogninternships.html
Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR): http://www.sedcor.com/
Sign up for e-newsletter containing job opportunities: www.4sos.org
Society for Conservation Biology: http://conbio.net/jobs/
Society of Environmental Toxicology (SETAC):  http://www.setac.org/
Solid Waste:  http://www.solidwaste.com/
The Environmental Careers Organization:  http://www.eco.org/
Power Online:  http://www.poweronline.com/
Pollution Online:  http://www.pollutiononline.com/
Public Works:  http://www.publicworks.com/
Universities Water Information Network: http://www.uwin.siu.edu/announce/jobs/
Water Online:  http://www.wateronline.com/

Regional Arts & Culture Jobs:
Council Art Jobs:  http://www.racc.org/resources/_ANJobs.php
Americans for the Arts- Job Bank: http://www.americansforthearts.org/e_services/jbank/jbank.asp
Artcareer Network: http://www.artcareer.net
Artjob: http://www.ArtJob.org
Artist Trust (WA): http://www.artisttrust.org/
Backstagejobs: http://www.backstagejobs.com
CraigsList: http://portland.craigslist.org/med/
Creative Hotline: http://www.creativehotlist.com
Cultural Commons: http://www.culturalcommons.org/
Fine Art Directory: http://www.art-online.com
Global Art Jobs: http://www.globalartjobs.com/about_us.html
Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC): http://www.museum-employment.com/
National Art Education Association (NAEA)- art teacher job openings (nationally): http://www.naea-reston.org/
National Writers Union Job Hotline: http://www.nwu.org/hotline/
Opportunity Knocks (for Non-Profit jobs): http://opportunityknocks.org
Oregon Film and Video Office: for film and production jobs in Oregon: http://www.oregonfilm.org
Sunoasis Jobs: http://www.sunoasis.com
Visual Nation:  http://www.visualnation.com/arts/artjobs.html

Information Technology Jobs:
Brain Buzz (network engineers, developers, etc.):  http://jobs.brainbuzz.com/
Brass Ring (IT and tech):  http://www.brassring.com
CIO level jobs:  http://jobs.cio.com/
*Computer Jobs:  http://www.computerjobs.com/
Computer Work:  http://www.computerwork.com/
C++ Jobs:  http://www.cplusplusjobs.com/
Data Base Jobs:  http://www.databasejobs.com/
Developers Net:  http://www.developers.net/
Dice:  http://dice.com/
EBug (B2B & Internet commerce):  http://www.ebug.com/
Internet and IT Networking:  http://internet.com/
Internet World http://www.headhunter.net/Custom/CBJump.htm?lr=cbpt_it&siteID=itPT
IT Careers.com (IT professionals):  http://itcareers.careercast.com/texis/js
Jobs for Programmers:  http://www.prgjobs.com/
Nation jobs in computer field:  http://www.nationjob.com/computers/
Monster:  http://www.monster.com/
Tech Jobs:  http://www.computerjobs.com/homepage.aspx
Visual Basic Jobs:  http://www.visualbasicjobs.com/
Visual Basic Association, www.pdxvbug.com
Web programming jobs:  http://www.webprogrammingjobs.com/

Finance Jobs:
Bloomberg:  http://www.bloomberg.com/
Brokerage Consultants, Inc:  http://www.brokerageconsultants.com/
Careers in Business:  http://www.careers-in-business.com/
Career Mosaic:  http://www.careermosaic.com/cm/accounting/accounting2.html
Financial Career:  http://www.fincareer.com/
Financial Executives Networking Group:  http://www.pdxfeng.com/
Jobs in the Money:  http://www.jobsinthemoney.com/
Search Up:  http://www.searchup.com/finance/

Management and Business Jobs:
Careers in Business:  http://www.careers-in-business.com/
Career Mosaic:  http://www.careermosaic.com/cm/accounting/accounting2.html
ExecuNet (local office - fee based):  http://www.execunet.com/
Mosaic Blueprint (roles over $100K):  http://www.mosaicblueprint.com/
Portland Chamber of Commerce:  www.pdxchamber.org
Society for Human Resources Management:  www.shrm.org
UpLadder (fee based):  http://up.theladders.com/

Security Networking Jobs:
Computer Related Investigations Management & Education (CRIME): http://lists.jammed.com/crime/
CRIME home page:  http://crime.zotconsulting.com/slides/osu-ethics/text22.htm
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Portland chapter:  http://www.issa-portland.org/
ISSA Portland Oregon Yahoo Groups:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ISSA-Portland-OR/
ISSA National: http://www.issa.org/
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA):  http://www.isaca-oregon.org/
Information Technology Association Of America (ITAA): http://www.itaa.org/news/pr/chron.cfm
InfraGard: http://www.infraguard.net/
RAINS and Oregon Regional Alliance for Information and Network Security:  http://www.oregonrains.org/

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Medical Jobsites:
Bioresearch Online:  http://www.bioresearchonline.com/
Drug Discovery Online:  http://www.drugdiscoveryonline.com/
Healthcare Information and Management systems Society (HIMSS):  http://www.himss.org/ASP/index.asp
Laboratory Network:  http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/
Medical Design:  http://www.medicaldesignonline.com/
Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS):  http://www.oahhs.org/
Oregon Bioscience Association (OBA): http://www.oregonbio.org/
Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association:  http://www.wabio.com/

Temp and Temp to Hire:
Net Temps:  http://www.net-temps.com/

Human Resource and Training Jobs:
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD): http://www.astd.org/astd/careers/job_bank
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) (Cascadia Chapter):  http://www.astdcascadia.org/jobs/job_listings.html
HR Consultants: HR Guide to Internet Resources from HR-Guide.Com:  http://www.hr-guide.com/data/009.htm
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI):
http://www.brainhunter.com/CareerSite/ISPI/ISPICareerSite.htm
Lake Washington Human Resources Association:
http://www.lwhra.org/wasamasnhr/careers.nsf/home?Openform
NHRMA – HR Development for the Northwest:  http://www.nhrma.org/default.asp?page=8&show=1
Organization Development Network (Must purchase a subscription to use job bank):
http://jobs.odnetwork.org/c/login/login.cfm?site_id=110&status=arrive&t=2
Portland Human Resources Management Association:  http://phrma.hrdpt.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi
Portland Industrial & Organizational Psychology Association (PIOPA): http://www.shapeconsulting.com/piopa/?events
Salem SHRM:  http://www.shrmsalem.org/jobbank.html
Seattle SHRM:  http://www.shrm-seattle.com/job-bank.html
Society of Human Resources Management:  http://jobs.shrm.org/jobseekerx/

Public Sector Job Lists:
CascadeLink:  www.cascadelink.org  (city, county and state government jobs)
General Services Administration (GSA): https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe/runuserinfo?Haveusedbefore=5
Federal Jobs:  http://www.usajobs.org
Metro: http://www.metro-region.org/pssp.cfm?ProgServID=21
Oregon job list:  http://www.oregonjob.org
City of Portland:  http://www.ci.portland.or.us/jobs/
USA Jobs (federal positions):  http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Oregon job list:  http://www.emp.state.or.us/jobs/

Nonprofit Organizational Roles:
CNRG - Community Nonprofit Resources Group: http://www.cnrg-portland.org/
Craigslist:  http://portland.craigslist.org/npo/
Employment Spot: http://www.employmentspot.com/features/nonprofit.htm
GuideStar.org:  http://www.guidestar.org/
Idea List.org (state by state listing): http://www.nonprofits.org/npofaq/keywords/4p.html
Oregon Involved:  www.oregonnonprofitassociation.org
The Performance Center (Sr. mgmt to assist with org. changes):  http://www.performancecenter.org/
Technical Assistance for Community Services (TACS):  http://www.tacs.org/index.asp

Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Pros Jobs:
American Advertising Federation (US) and American Marketing
Association (US and worldwide):  http://www.aaf.org/jobs/index.html
and http://www.marketingpower.com/
6 Figure Jobs.com (US and worldwide):  http://www.6figurejobs.com/
Brand channel.com (Worldwide):  http://www.brandchannel.com/careers.asp
Colloquy Jobs Board (US and Canada):  http://www.colloquy.com/
Curt Rosengren’s Marketing Jobs (Pacific Northwest):  http://www.rosengren.net/jobs/
Direct Marketing Association Job Bank (US):  http://www.the-dma.org/jobbank/
Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) (US):  http://www.retailing.org/index.html
ExecSearches.com (US and Worldwide):  http://www.execsearches.com/exec/default.asp
ExecuNet (US, Canada and Worldwide):  http://www.execunet.com/
Marketing Jobs.com (US):  http://www.marketingjobs.com/
Marketing Research Association (US):  http://www.mra-net.org/career/index.cfm
Media Life Magazine’s classifieds (US):
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/features/classifieds.html
Multimedia Association:  http://www.oregon.org/
NationJob (US):  http://www.nationjob.com/media/ and http://www.nationjob.com/marketing/
Product Development and Management Association Job Bank (US): http://www.pdma.org/jobs/
Portland Ad Federation: www.paf.org
Public Relations Society of America: http://www.prsa-portland.org/
Quirk’s Marketing Research Review (US and Worldwide):  http://www.quirks.com/jobmart/
ResearchInfo.com’s Market Research Employment Center (US and Worldwide):
http://www.researchinfo.com/docs/jobs/index.cfm

Summer or Intern Positions:
Business Education Compact:  http://www.becpdx.org/
Comp jobs:  http://www.campjobs.com
Great Summer jobs:  http://www.greatsummerjobs.com
Idea List:  http://www.idealist.org
Intern jobs:  http://www.internjobs.com
Internships:  http://www.internships.wetfeet.com
Overseas jobs:  http://www.overseasjobs.com
Resort jobs:  http://www.resortjobs.com
Rising Star Internship:  http://www.rsinternships.com/rshome.htm
Summer jobs:  http://www.summerjobs.com

Career Resources

Interviewing tips:
Abounding Careers:  http://www.aboundingcareers.com/ (undergoing update)
Career Info Net:  www.acinet.org/acinet (click on “Career Resource Library”)
Net Temps:  http://www.net-temps.com/adcgi/banner.cgi?ref=crnews&ch=1458&id=crs_1458
Wall Street Journal:  www.careerjournal.com

Military support websites:
Department of Labor:  www.CareerOneStop.org/military
Matches job seekers with active security clearances:  www.ClearanceJobs.com
Post resume for firms looking for former military:  www.DestingGroup.com
Department of Defense:  www.DoDTransPortal.dod.mil
Companies looking to recruit former military:  www.OperationHeroForHire.com
Single source for transition:  www.TAOnline.com
Caters to separated or transitioning military:  www.VetJobs.com

Transition Books:
The 50 Most Asked Questions from the Newly Unemployed,  by Cleon Cox
Become Who You Were Born to Be,  by Brian Souza
Don’t Get a Job, Get a Life,  by Erik Vonk
Never Eat Alone,   by Keith Ferrazzi
Networking: Insiders’ Strategies for Tapping the Hidden Market Where Most Jobs Are Found,  by Douglas B. Richardson (out of print)
Pathfinder:  How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success,  by Nicholas Lore
Want A Better Fantastic Job?  by Pam Gross and Peter Paskill
What Color Is Your Parachute 2006,  by Richard Bolles
Winning the Job Race: Pathways Through Transition,  By Jack Heyden and Scott Kane

Free Training:
Baycongroup.com:  www.baycongroup.com
Capital Career Center (job workshops):  http://www.workforceallianceonline.org/calendar_wfa.html
Docmail:  http://www.docmail.com/learn/Word.htm
HP online training:  http://hplearningcenter.com/ or http://www.learningcenter.com/?mcID=em15
Learn That:  http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/
Linux training site:  http://www.linux.org
Lunch & Learn through the Multnomah County Library: http://www.multcolib.org/events/brownbag.html
Massachusetts Institute of Technology online training: http://ocw.mit.edu/index.html
Mentor Graphics:  http://www.mentor.com/es/dwp/
Microsoft software for training (free - limited):  http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx
Multnomah County Library computer classes: http://events.multcolib.org/events/cfml/index.cfm?action=1101&CategoryID=10
OGI training courses (note free training):  http://www.cpd.ogi.edu/shoplist_1.asp
OHSU Brain Awareness: http://www.oregonbrains.org/outreach/baw/events/index.shtml
Tigard Library (hands-on):  http://www.ci.tigard.or.us/library/programs_events/computer_classes.asp
Tutorials: www.baycongroup.com  Click on “software tutorials” (Word, Excel, RealPlayer, Paint Shop Pro, Flash 5)
University of Texas:  http://web.austin.utexas.edu/wlh/index.cfm
W3 Schools:  http://www.w3schools.com/

Salary Analysis:
Best Jobs USA (job leads, salary surveys and more):  www.bestjobsusa.com
Calculator for salary, relocation and cost of living by area:  http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html
ACCRA -The Council for Community and Economic Research: http://www.coli.org/
GM Ryan salary and moving calculators:  http://www.gmryan.com/candidates/relocation.htm
Monster salary tool:  http://promotions.monster.com/salary/
Pay Scale salary report: http://www.payscale.com/?src=G33x
Oregon Employment (OLMIS) Wages&Income:  http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/OlmisZine
The Riley Guide:  http://www.rileyguide.com/salguides.html
Salary.com (fee based): www.salary.com
Salary Expert:  http://www.salaryexpert.com/
U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm
Wall Street Journal (salary search):  www.careerjournal.com

Information about Oregon firms:
Oregon firm information and location maps: http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgidir.dll?MEM=221&S=OR&C=Acumed&x=7&y=3
Oregon business:  http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/OlmisZine
Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division:  http://www.filinginoregon.com/
Oregon state OLMIS system (future growth by industry and position): http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/OlmisZine

On-line Networking Groups and Tools:
ContactSpan:  http://www.contactspan.com/
Ecademy:  http://www.ecademy.com
Eurekster:  http://www.eurekster.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/home
Monster Networking:  http://content.monster.com/career/networking/
RealContacts:  http://jobs.realcontacts.com/home.asp
Ryze Business Networking:  http://www.ryze.com/
Spoke:  http://www.spoke.com/

Networking with People:
Business Network International (BNI):  www.bni-oregon.com
Networking Opportunities:  http://www.stcwvc.org/galley/0203/b7.htm
Ryze Business Networking:  http://www.ryze.com/index.php?
Toastmasters International:  www.toastmasters.org

Networking sites with list of other Groups:
Great info site with group links (The US Group is no longer meeting)
http://www.geocities.com/theusgroup/index.htm

Self Assessment Tools:
Bowling Green State University, Career Center (self assessment and career assessments): 
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/career/students/index.html
Career Planning and self-assessment:  http://jobs.esc.state.nc.us/soicc/planning/c1.htm
Career link Inventory:  http://www.mpc.edu/cl/climain.htm
Career research, job search, skills:  http://www.olmis.org
Enneagram Institute:  http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Human Performance Institute (HPI):  http://www.poweroffullengagement.com/assessment_profile.html
Keirsey Temperament:  http://www.keirsey.com/
Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP):  http://www.assessment.com
Myers Briggs instrument:  http://www.humanmetrics.com
Personality type: http://www.personalitytype.com/
Transferable skills survey:  http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/car/self/career_transfer_survey.html
University of Waterloo Career Center:  http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/step1.asp
US Department of the Interior Career Manager:  http://www.doi.gov/octc/index.html

Gender Based networks:
The Business Journal of Portland:  http://portland.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/portland/content/localsites/

Resume writing:
4 Step Resume:  www.15min-resume.com
How to create Winning Resumes:  www.eresumewriting.com
Job Web:  http://www.jobweb.com/resumes%5Finterviews/
Quintessential Careers:  http://www.quintcareers.com/
http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/enelow-r.html
Riley Guide (cover letters and resume info):  http://www.rileyguide.com/
Smart Career Moves Resume Generator: http://www.careersonline.com.au/smartmoves.resumegenerator.html

Personal and business cards:
VistaPrint (keep an eye our for free upgrades, pay shipping):  http://www.vistaprint.com/
Iprint (low cost):  http://www.iprint.com

Job Fairs

Job Fairs:
Career Builder job fairs:  http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobposter/CareerFairs/
City of Portland job fair:  http://www.portlandonline.com/bhr
Hire Quest (sales and marketing) career fair:  http://www.hirequest.com/can_fair_index.html
Jammin 95.5 annual career fair (annual in spring):  http://jamminfm.com/ArDisplay.aspx?ID=48614&SecID=23
National Career Fairs:  http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/index.php?p=career_fair_details&id=624
Nonprofit Career Fairs (Portland):   http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=102
Oregon Employment Dept.: http://egov.oregon.gov/DAS/STJOBS/fairs.shtml
Pacific NW Tech Career Fairs (Portland & Seattle):  http://www.pacificnwtech.org/
Portland Community College:  http://www.pcc.edu/resources/careers/fairs/cascade/
Urban League of Portland (annual):  http://www.ulpdx.org/events/2003/ulop_career_conn.html
Westside Job & Career Fair:  http://www.westsidelink.com

Informational Interviewing:
State of Oregon:  http://egov.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/docs/train/InfoInt.pdf
Wall Street Journal:  www.careerjournal.com

Life Tools:
Personal mission & vision:  http://www.lifetoolsforwomen.com/p/write-mission-vision.htm
Vision statement:  http://www.timethoughts.com/goalsetting/vision-statements.htm
Business mission & vision:  http://www.sideroad.com/Business_Communication/mission-and-vision-statement.html
CEO mission and vision:  http://www.refresher.com/!recipe.html

Software tools:
Job Tabs (helps manage your candidacy):  www.jobtabs.com

Volunteer

American Cancer Society
330 SW Curry St, Portland, OR 97239
503-295-6422 ~ www.cancer.org
Eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from this disease.
Opportunities: Make a meaningful difference in your community. Help cancer patients and their families, have flexible options and opportunities that fit your schedule, build relationships and networks, learn and grow personally, involve your family and friends.

Bienestar (Formerly Housing Development Corp)
220 SE 12th Avenue, Ste A-100
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-693-2937 ~ www.bienestar-or.org
Provide safe, affordable housing to farm workers and other low income families in Washington County.
Opportunities: Serve on HDC's Board, standing committees and ad hoc committees, provide direct services include members of civic organizations, K-12 students, teachers and parents, and college students, volunteers with professional qualifications in accounting and business planning, workforce development, human resources management, and fundraising and resource development to serve on board committees.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
6700 SW 105th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97008
503-641-5240 ~ www.bbbs.org
Work to bring magic to the lives of children by matching positive individuals with children in one-to-one friendships that expand the horizons of everyone involved.
Opportunities: Spend a few hours a month with children of shared interests and activities: share a pizza, shoot hoops, take a walk or just hang out. Opportunities are limitless and can fit in with any lifestyle or schedule. Help with administrative duties, marketing, campaigns, communications programs, fundraising and more.

Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter
1901 SE 24th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503 846-7041 ~ www.washington.or.us
Provides care and protection for homeless, unwanted, abandoned and abused or neglected dogs and cats.
Opportunities: Direct animal care, adoption/receiving assistant on weekends, Pet assisted therapy (requires a personal pet and certification).

Boy Scouts of America – Columbia Pacific
2145 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
503- 226-3423 ~ www.cpcbsa.org
Opportunities: Check their website or call for the many opportunities they offer.

Boys & Girls Club-Inukai Family
560 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-4558 ~ www.bgcportland.org
Enables all children to participate in youth guidance and development programs.
Opportunities: Assist with special events and spend time in the clubs with the youth, i.e. 1) Coach flag football, basketball or indoor soccer teams, 2) Web support by helping to develop new capabilities for their website, 3) Software Training for web and print publishing applications, 4) Risk prevention and skill building program, 5) Homework tutor, 6) Environmental education program field trips, 7) Club activities, 8) Administrative Activities/fundraising events.

Bradley’s Equine Assisted Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. – BEAT
41919 NW Wilkesboro Rd., Banks, OR 97106
503-324-3071 ~ www.beatriding.org
Provides therapy to individuals with physical, mental, emotional & psychological disabilities, utilizing the unique qualities of the horse.
Opportunities: Horse care, assistance with special clients, office work and fundraisers.

CASA/Court Appointed Special Advocate
Washington County Office
PO Box 724, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-988-4178 ~ www.casahelpskids.org
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life. The CASA volunteer plays an important role in the life of a child who lives in foster care. The CASA is the child’s voice in court, an unbiased voice for the child’s best interests.
Opportunities: A trained citizen (21 years of age or older) who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. Volunteers come from all walks of life, with a variety of educational and ethnic backgrounds. It is not necessary for a CASA to be a lawyer or have legal background.

Centro Cultural
1110 N. Adair
PO Box 708, Cornelius, OR 97113
503-359-0446 X26 ~ www.centrocultural.org
Provides information and referral services to Latinos and immigrants. Also, online education, art and culture and community organization education.
Opportunities: Tutor English as a Second Language, help prepare meals, organize cultural events, deliver meals for Loaves & Fishes Centers, clerical assistants, maintenance, landscaping and others activities.

Community Action
1001 SW Baseline Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-648-6646 ~ www.caowash.org
Assists low- income families in meeting their basic needs and planning for future self-sufficiency.
Opportunities: Volunteer in their family shelter or Head Start classroom, adopt a Head Start class for the holidays, help with special events, marketing or office support, organize a corporate group for volunteer activities.

Disability, Aging and Veteran Services-Hillsboro
133 SE Second Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-615-5284 ~ www.co.washington.or.us
Enable seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to live as independently as they can for as long as possible.
Opportunities: In-house volunteers perform a variety of tasks, such as Advisory Council members, research assistants, client calling and clerical support.

Domestic Violence Resource Center
PO Box 494, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-5352 ~ www.dvrc-or.org
Prevent domestic violence and improve the quality of life for those affected by such violence.
Opportunities: Community members over and under the age of 18 may help with administrative projects, annual events (October and December), organize donation room, create birthday boxes, help gather donation needs. Community Members over the age of 18 may volunteer for the projects mentioned above, and/or complete a 40-Hour Volunteer Training to work directly with clients and submit a background check. Gather co-workers to help with team building projects.

Essential Health Clinic-Department of Health and Human Services
155 N First Avenue, MS 4, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-846-4904 ~ www.co.washington.or.us/essential/
Serves uninsured individuals and families who need treatment for urgent medical.
Opportunities: Medical providers, interpreters, clerical duties, event organizing and more.

Family Bridge
183 SE 6th Hillsboro, OR 97123 / PO Box 4073
503-844-2919 ~ www.family-bridge.org | familybridgevolunteer@gmail.com
Provides shelter and meals, help and hope for homeless families with children.
Opportunities: They especially need help on weekends. Health maintenance, working with children, handyman duties, etc.

First Tuesday Artwalk
Downtown Hillsboro
503-648-7817/Kay Mattson
The Artfull Garden, 222 E. Main
Celebrate and promote local artists.
Opportunities: Share information about the Artwalk artists, wineries, galleries and downtown Hillsboro with visitors and assist them in directing them to the scheduled locations/artists.

Frans Pauwels Memorial Community Bicycle Center – WashCo BTC
21785 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Ste J, Aloha, OR 97006
503-356-9740 ~ www.washcobtc.org
Promote bicycle transportation, protect bicyclists' rights and improve bicycling conditions throughout Washington County, Oregon through education, advocacy and community.
Opportunities: Each Tuesday from 6pm – 9pm everyone gets a chance to help out. Strip down an old bike for recycling, work on one that’s resold or donated, help with the housekeeping, construction and mailing invitations and newsletters.

Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library
2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124
www.hillsborolibraryfriends.org
Encourage and assist in the development of the Hillsboro Public Library and helps to strengthen its resources.
Opportunities: Shelving/mending books, book sales, fundraising, special programs.

Girl Scouts
9620 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
503-977-6800 ~ www.girlscoutscrc.org
Opportunities: The Girl Scout strength rests in the voluntary leadership of its adult members.
Girl Scout Neighborhood volunteers, Short-Term olunteer Program, Business and Community Groups, College Volunteers.

Habitat for Humanity, Inc. - Willamette West
2630 SE 39th Loop, Ste A, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-844-7606 ~ www.wwhfh.org
Generate homeownership for low-income people by building simple, decent, affordable housing.
Opportunities: House construction (no experience required-they will train), event planning/coordination, selecting home buyers, partnering/advocacy, public relations and volunteer coordination.

Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre (H.A.R.T)
185 SE Washington,
PO Box 552, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-693-7815 ~ www.hart-theatre.org
Live theatre arts.
Opportunities: If you are a musician, director, assistant director, stage manager, or love working with your hands to build and take down sets, HART could use your help.

Hillsboro Community Arts
PO Box 3303, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-702-9504 ~ www.hillsborocommunityarts.com
Involves the community in art activities, promote arts organizations, and supports the work of area artists.
Opportunities: Help at Showtime at Shute performances, help with membership drive, assist with bulk mailings, editing HCA newsletter, produce fliers, grant writing, coordinate a program.

Hillsboro Community Youth Choir
22115 NW Imbrie Drive, #241
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-441-1357 ~ www.hillsborocommunityyouthchoir.org
A non-profit choir committed to promoting excellence in choral music and is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth.
Opportunities: Rehearsal attendants, performance set-up, fundraising and more!

Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
5193 NE Elam Young Parkway, Ste A
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-648-1102 ~ www.hillchamber.org
Promotes business prosperity and a thriving business community.
Opportunities: Assist with special events and/or administrative support in the office.

Hillsboro Farmers’ Markets-Sat & Sun
PO Box 611, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-844-6685
Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace
PO Box 611, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-601-0478 ~ www.hillsboromarkets.org
Seasonal open-air markets (Downtown and Orenco Station) featuring fresh local produce and specialty foods, garden products, arts and crafts, live music and educational information.
Opportunities: There are a number of volunteer opportunities, all promising fun and camaraderie. Scheduling is flexible, and you do not have to commit for the entire season. Download application from website or call for information.

Hillsboro Public Libraries
Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-681-6115 ~ www.ci.hillsboro.or.us
Shute Park Library
775 SE 10th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-681-6115 ~ www.ci.hillsboro.or.us
Provide materials and services to help community residents of all ages and cultural backgrounds to meet their informational, educational, professional, and recreational needs.
Opportunities: Shelving materials, processing new library items, welcome desk at the Main Library, assisting with summer reading, helping with the Friends of the Library book sale.

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
4400 NW 229th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-615-3479 ~ www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec
Opportunities:
1) Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center-Customer service, instructor aid program, junior lifeguard program, special events,
2) Beautification-Trail grooming, flower planting and landscaping,
3) Cultural Arts Center-Ushers, special events, graphic design, class assistance, publicity services, poster distribution, grant writer’s research, promotion,
4) Senior Center-Basic computer skills instructor, Meals on Wheels, breakfast & lunch staff, newspaper fundraiser,
5) Recreation-Special events, summer classes and after-school programs,
6) Hillsboro Stadium-Guest Services

Hillsboro Police Department Volunteer Program
250 SE 10th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-681-6474 ~ www.ci.hillsboro.or.us
Committed to creating partnerships with the community and police.
Opportunities: Crime Prevention Assistant, Office Assistant, Mediator, Police Reserve Specialist, Domestic Violence Advocate, Traffic Safety Assistant, Special Events Assistant, McGruff House (provide children a safe place to go for help if they feel threatened or scared).

Hillsboro Schools Foundation
5193 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Ste A
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-726-2159 ~ www.hsfonline.org
Raises private funds to enhance public
Education for children.
Opportunities: Call 503-726-2159

Hillsboro School District
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-844-1500 ~ www.hsd.k12.or.us
Opportunities: To volunteer in a local school, or join a parent-teacher organization, contact the individual school directly. Let them know you want to help and how much time you have available. Many schools have a volunteer form. For more information contact the District.

Hillsboro 2020
5193 NE Elam Young Parkway, Ste A
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-726-2152 ~ www.hillsboro2020.org
A plan for the future, developed by the people who live and work in Hillsboro.
Opportunities: The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of, 1) community organizations, programs and events that rely on the assistance of volunteers, and 2) volunteers who would like to be actively involved in city-wide activities. This is a great way for you or your group, to be part of the community volunteer involvement network.

Homestreet-Banyan Tree, Inc.
531 SE First Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-9892 ~ www.h-bt.org/office
Assists people with long-term psychiatric, emotional, or developmental impairments.
Opportunities: Call for Volunteer Opportunities.

Hondo Dog Park/Hillboro Dog Association
North of Evergreen, off 229th Avenue, across from the Hillsboro Stadium.
503-681-6120 ~ www.hillsborodogs.org
Enhance the quality of life for dogs and their owners through support of dog parks in the Hillsboro community.
Opportunities: People who are interested in sponsoring park benches while celebrating a special pet in their life, monetary donations that would go to help improve the dog park experience.

Hospice of Washington County
900 SE Oak Street, Ste 202, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-5352 ~ www.hospicewc.org
Meet the special physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
Opportunities: Majority of assignments are for respite care for caregivers. Other includes hospice /palliative care, light housekeeping, yard work and transportation to appointments, etc.

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway PO Box 302, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-681-6206 ~ www.jacksonbottom.org
Connect the Community with water, wildlife, the preserve and the future
Opportunities: 1)Wetlands Education Center/Tours, Education Programs, marketing, research, trail work and landscaping, special events, conferences, bird watching, database assistance, office work, 2)Hiker’s Wildlife Survey/Building and repair, development of education materials, arts, crafts and music, service learning projects, restoration projects, photo documentation, wetlands and wildlife monitoring, water quality monitoring.

L.E.S.T.A. Learn English/Spanish
Through the Arts
365 NE Jackson St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-617-6986 ~ www.lesta.net
Engender creativity and discipline through Theatre and all the Arts. Develop and implement projects to help different kinds of community organizations share Spanish and English language learning, cultural exchanges, and social interaction.
Opportunities: Members to serve on the board of directors. Also, those who want to make a contribution to the growth of Arts in the Education, cultural understanding, social, academic and creative development for kids and adults via musical theatre.

Library Foundation of Hillsboro
775 SE 10th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-3231 ~ www.libraryfoundationhillsboro.org
To foster community commitment to education and the pursuit of knowledge.
Opportunities: 1) Circulation-shelve books, pull items for patrons and check in returned items, 2)Technical-Affix labels and repair tapes, books and DVD’s monitoring on-line book sales, 3)Summer reading-Register children, give prizes for reading, 4) Reference-Assist with Oregon Documents and the processing of inter-library loans, 5) Other-Book sales, back-to-school night and volunteer newsletter.

LifeWorks NW
971 SW Walnut Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
970-285-7372 ~ www.lifeworksnw.org
Mental Health and addiction services.
Opportunities: Mentor children in after school programs, assist staff with caring for infants and toddlers, provide office support, help older adults with projects.

Loaves & Fishes Center - Hillsboro
372 NE Lincoln St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-648-2950 ~ www.loavesandfishesonline.org
Provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors 60 years and older.
Opportunities: Kitchen Helper-Help to set tables, serve meals and help with clean up. Meals- On-Wheels Driver-Pickup and deliver meals. Must have a valid driver’s license and own your own insured vehicle.

NAMI of Washington County
18680 SW Shaw Street, Aloha, OR 97007
503-356-6835 ~ www.namiwash.org
Provide support, education and advocacy for consumers, families, and friends of people with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Opportunities: Assist with special events, office work, crafts/art projects, committee work, gardening, repair/fix-it projects, carpentry, teach F2F courses, creative writing, grant writing, fundraising, distribute flyers and brochures, provide family support for person admitted to psychiatric unit.

Oregon Food Bank-
Washington County Services
21485 NW Mauzey Rd,
PO Box 1682, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-282-0555 ~ www.oregonfoodbank.org
Dedicated to eliminating hunger and its underlying causes.
Opportunities: Fresh alliance and perishables repack room, food recovery center, nutrition education, food drive transportation, office and special projects, volunteer action center, learning gardens, advocacy and outreach, speakers’ bureau, special events.

Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC)
233 SE Washington St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-5496 ~ www.ohdc.org
Promote economic and social advantage of farm workers, Hispanics and disadvantaged individuals
Opportunities: Special Friend Mentor – provide one-on-one support and friendship. Activities can include home visits, recreational outings, shopping, transportation and phone calls. Time commitment is approximately 10 hours per month for at least 6 months.

Oregon International Airshow
PO Box 37, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-629-0706 ~ www.oregonairshow.com
Educates people about aviation and provides charity dollars for non profit organizations in Washington County and the State of Oregon.
Opportunities: Transportation/parking, admissions, security, ground operation/logistics, setup/teardown crew, food booth sales, beverage/ice cream booth, novelty booth sales, reserved seating attendants, chalet village, grounds crew/clean-up crew.

Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates (POPPA)
PO Box 5721, Beaverton, OR 97006
503-626-4070 ~ www.poppainc.org
Reduce the number of homeless companion animals in Oregon by providing funding for spay/neuter services
Opportunities: 1) Gardening tasks-watering, transplanting, weeding, deadheading, mowing, digging plants out of donor gardens, 2) Handyman jobs-Reconstructing a donated greenhouse, building a decorative fence, remodeling the barn to include a classroom, 3) Volunteer from Home-sorting and bagging seeds, writing plant ID tags, craft-making, marketing, volunteer coordination, mailings, grant writing.

RSVP-Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Washington County
14175 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229
506-466-4749 ~ http://rsvpwashco.googlepages.com/
Adults 55 and older lend time, talent and experience to more than 50 public and non-profit organizations.
Opportunities: Telephone check-in for the homebound, teach emergency preparedness for seniors, tutor, mentor or help in area schools, deliver Meals on Wheels, provide transportation for the homebound, sew or crochet baby quilts for chronically ill babies, greet and direct visitors in public places plus a host of other tasks.

Salvation Army
351 SE Oak Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-4311 ~ www.tsacascade.org
Provides help and hope to thousands of families and individuals in Oregon.
Opportunities: Activities with kids, emergency deliver/produce distribution, facilities maintenance & grounds keeping, food box preparation, hot meals, interpreters, receptionist/clerical/special events assistant, teachers, assistants, & tutors , van drivers.

S.M.A.R.T. Start Making A Reader Today
219 NW 12 Avenue, Ste 203, Portland, OR 97209
503-937-4800 ~ www.getsmartoregon.org
Gives thousands of K-3 children the one-on-one support they need to learn to read and build brighter futures.
Opportunities: An hour a week—that's all it takes to make a difference to a child. Note: Smart’s program year ends in May, so if it is after that time, volunteers will be considered beginning the next year.

SOLV
5193 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Ste B
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-844-9571 ~ www.solv.org
Promotes programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon.
Opportunities: SOLV Programs, i.e. • Spring Beach Cleanup • Fall Beach Cleanup • SOLV IT • INTEL-SOLV Clean & Green • Down by the Riverside • Oregon Adopt-A-River • Project

THE DOUGY CENTER
PO Box 86852, Portland, OR 97286
230 NE 2nd Ave., Ste E, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-775-5683 ~ www.dougy.org
The Dougy Center provides a safe place for children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death to share their experience. This is accomplished through peer support groups, education and training.
Opportunities: Perform office tasks/mailings, copying, etc, perform maintenance or yard work, prepare special projects/mix paints, organize arts and crafts area, repair bears in animal hospital, organize play rooms, decorate for seasons and special events, assist with fundraising events and securing in-kind resources for the Center, including the annual dinner/dance/auction.

Tualatin River Keepers
12360 SW Main Street Ste 100, Tigard, OR 97223
503-620-7507 ~ www.tualatinriverkeepers.org
Works to protect and restore Oregon’s Tualatin River System.
Opportunities: Event Planning and coordination, soliciting donations and sponsorship, developing public outreach plans, training to become a Paddle Trip Leader.

Tualatin River Watershed Council
PO Box 338, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-846-48100 ~ www.trwc.org
Links land, water and people to promote and improve watershed health.
Opportunities: 1) technical assistance for watershed restoration projects, 2) supplies, material such as native plants, and services for restoration projects, 3) monitoring of restoration projects, 4) writing articles/stories about the Council and basin events or projects.

Tuality Healthcare
335 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-681-1355 ~ www.tuality.com
A not-for-profit, independent, community-governed healthcare.
Opportunities: Provide many services, both directly related to patients or "behind the scenes" i.e. interacting with patients, operating the gift shop, helping employees with clerical tasks, delivering mail, refreshments and other items to patient rooms, and many other valued services.

Tuality Healthcare Foundation
335 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-681-1170 ~ www.tualityfoundation.org
Works with volunteers and donors to build a healthier community. Build and renovate facilities, purchase new equipment, provide educational scholarships, fund capital projects, provide health education classes and programs.
Opportunities: Assist in the preparation and planning of special events such as the annual golf tournament, C.A.T. Walk, and !Salud!.

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
85 N. 12th St.
PO Box 486, Cornelius, OR 97113
503-352-8607 ~ www.virginiagarcia.org
Provide primary health care with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving health care.
Opportunities: Reading to children in the waiting room, assisting the teacher of health education classes, maintenance and repair of Virginia Garcia property, assist the Health Education classes by monitoring children, assist with miscellaneous office duties, and assist with migrant camps health clinics. Other opportunities include educator/tutor graphic designer, web page designer, grant writer, dental, special events.

Washington County Fair Complex
872 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-648-1416 x202 ~ www.fairplex.com
The Washing County Fair brings Citizens together to enjoy the best of Washington County. This event could not be done without the efforts of volunteers.
Opportunities: Volunteer Coordinator (supervise all volunteers), Department Managers (oversee the entire operation), Department Assistants (take entries/sort for judging, help decorate, greet and answer questions, help participants claim items and prizes), Awards Coordinator (inventory ribbons, make sure all special prizes are verified/collected, assist with cash payouts), Administrative Assistants (answer phones, greet and help customers, assign RV spots for campers), Clerks (prepare judging sheets, assist with static department/livestock shows), Hospitality (organize volunteer kick-of barbeque, coordinate the survivor breakfast and awards ceremony at the end of the fair).

Washington County Historical Society & Museum
17677 NW Springville Rd, Portland OR 97229
503-645-5353 ~ www.washingtoncountymuseum.org
The Washington County Historical Society preserves and interprets the history of the county; creating knowledge of the past, lining it to an enhanced understanding of the present, and presenting it in diverse educational formats.
Opportunities: 1) Participate in hands-on educational programs, i.e., mailings,
Translating educational program test into Spanish, organizing materials for Scout Programs, 2) Artifact or archive collection maintenance 3) Assist researchers in the library, 4) Assist with correspondence and registration, donations for special events.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office (STARS)
215 SW Adams Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-846-2525 ~ www.wcso.net
Sheriff’s Stars are individuals in the community working in partnership with the sheriff’s office. They donate time, talent and skills.
Opportunities: Clerical/all departments, library assistance (receive, shelve, repair and circulate jail library books), mentoring, painting, Civil & Patrol (radar reader board, patrol car shuttle driver), special events/planning, set up & take down, training (train volunteer mentors and selected inmates), teaching, tutoring.

Youth Contact
447 SE Baseline Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-4222 ~ www.youthcontact.org
Provides donated food, clothing, hygiene products, school supplies and other basics to needy families in Washington County.
Opportunities: Assist with running the Clothes Closet; teach evening parenting and ESL classes.

NOTE:
Additional information on volunteering and organizations can be found on the following websites:

I Give Where I live
www.igivewhereilive.net

Oregon Involved
www.oregoninvolved.org