Welcome to the Moreau Center’s blog page for volunteer opportunities. The Moreau Center offers University of Portland students the opportunity to serve local, domestic, and international communities while developing the skills, knowledge, and habits to improve the world through hope, compassion and solidarity. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our various opportunities for service and leadership.
Volunteering and project/program leadership is highly valued by employers as a resume and skill builder. We connect students to on-going and one-time volunteer opportunities and offer over 50 paid and volunteer student leadership opportunities. We encourage our students to make a habit of serving others and foster relationships within their communities.
Please see the calendar below for upcoming opportunities and events, or browse opportunities by organization, current opportunities in specific areas, or CVC & SJC offerings.
“How Do I Get Started?” 4 Helpful steps to finding a service site:
1. Check out helpful online resources to research a service site:
Browse opportunities on this blog by organization or topic.
2. Contact your SJC (Service and Justice Coordinator) located in your residence hall.
These student leaders plan one-time volunteer opportunities monthly. Service & Justice Coordinators (SJCs) are students who promote social justice and volunteerism and support residence hall communities. SJCs promote their own programming as well as serve as a resource for the residence halls. They are a great way to find out what’s happening at the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership and in the community. They are also happy to collaborate with RA’s and Hall Staff for service-related projects. Not sure who your SJC is? Take a look here.
3. Connect with a CVC (Campus Volunteer Coordinator)
A CVC is a student who offers volunteer opportunities throughout the school year with specific service sites. Campus Volunteer Coordinators (CVCs) are students who serve as campus liaisons with specific nonprofit agencies in the Portland metro area. Feel free to contact them if you are interested in their area of service. You can find more information on this year’s CVCs here.
4. Check out our calendar & map below!
Unsure or need more assistance? Students can also come into our office and speak with our staff about service sites, transportation, service learning, and our alternative breaks and immersions. Email the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership if you’d like to set up an appointment with our staff.
