East House: 2620 N Commercial Ave

Ronald McDonald House Oregon (RMHC Oregon) is built on a simple but powerful belief: when a child is seriously ill or injured, families should be free to focus on one thing — getting their child well — without worrying about where they'll sleep or where their next meal will come from. What began as a single 17-room House has grown over four decades into a statewide network of four Houses with 86 rooms, along with in-hospital programs serving thousands of families every year. Families stay completely free of charge, with meals and snacks provided, removing a major barrier for those who might otherwise struggle to find housing near their child's care. From Portland to Bend, RMHC Oregon is a true home away from home — where families facing their hardest moments are reminded they are never alone.

Families staying at RMHC Oregon are often entirely focused on their child's care, with little time or energy left to prepare a meal. That's where this project comes in. By making breakfast burritos, volunteers provide families with something warm and comforting — one less thing to worry about during an already difficult time.

At RMHC Oregon's East House, we will help prepare, wrap and label ( just like a deli), and serve breakfast burritos for 25-30 guests. All materials and ingredients needed to make the burritos will be provided.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Monday, June 29th, 10 am - 12 pm

Important information for volunteers:

To complete your registration for this volunteer project, you must also complete RMHC Oregon's registration form and waivers at VolunteerHub. 

There is no minimum age requirement! However, any volunteers age 15 and younger will need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. A DoGood parent will volunteer on this project.

Please only volunteer if you are feeling well. Do not volunteer if you’ve had COVID-19 in the past 48 hours; you’ve had symptoms in the past 48 hours (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea); or if you’ve had or been exposed to chickenpox, measles, mumps, shingles, TB.

Please do not take any photos of families. You may photograph your group, the house, and staff/volunteers who consent. All family information must remain confidential.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 6 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

RMHC Oregon is about a 7 minute drive from the Convention Center. If you choose to drive, please do not park in the parking lot directly in front of RMHC. Those spaces are reserved for the guest families. Instead, please park in one of the hospital's many parking structures or on Russell Street between Kerby Ave. & Vancouver Ave. RMHC has a parking ticket validator at the East House front desk. Check in with staff to get your parking ticket validated.

7900 Northeast 33rd Dr

The Oregon Food Bank was founded in 1989 and operates a major food distribution center in Portland, Oregon, serving as a hub for its statewide efforts. It works to eliminate hunger and its root causes across Oregon and southwest Washington, collecting and distributing food to a network of over 21 regional food banks and food pantries. The organization serves hundreds of thousands of people each year and advocates for policies that address the underlying causes of food insecurity, such as poverty and lack of access to resources. Its vision is a hunger-free Oregon where everyone has enough nutritious food to thrive.

Volunteers at this event will help sort and repack food that will benefit people in need of food all around the state and in surrounding areas. 

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Monday, Jun 29th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Prior to volunteering, volunteers must: 1) Complete Oregon Food Bank's New Volunteer Application. and 2) For volunteers under age 18, the Youth Release Form must be completed by a parent/guardian. Bring this with you when you volunteer. And lastly, 3) Read the Volunteer Accountability guidelines.

Volunteers must be 8 years or older.

Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by accompanied by a parent/guardian chaperone. Chaperones must participate in the same shift.

Depending on availability, a DoGood parent may volunteer at this event.

Volunteers should observe the dress code, which includes wearing shoes that have closed toes and heels (no sandals, clogs, or high heels), and wearing shirts with sleeves (tank tops not allowed). It is advised that volunteers dress in layers for a cool or cold warehouse setting.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before volunteering so you do not miss important information! 

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 20 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

Oregon Food Bank is a 15 minute drive from the Convention Center.

East House: 2620 N Commercial Ave

Ronald McDonald House Oregon (RMHC Oregon) is built on a simple but powerful belief: when a child is seriously ill or injured, families should be free to focus on one thing — getting their child well — without worrying about where they'll sleep or where their next meal will come from. What began as a single 17-room House has grown over four decades into a statewide network of four Houses with 86 rooms, along with in-hospital programs serving thousands of families every year. Families stay completely free of charge, with meals and snacks provided, removing a major barrier for those who might otherwise struggle to find housing near their child's care. From Portland to Bend, RMHC Oregon is a true home away from home — where families facing their hardest moments are reminded they are never alone.

Help RMHC Oregon host families by keeping the House clean and tidy! A day of service involves tasks such as: cleaning rooms and common spaces, doing laundry and prepping rooms for incoming families, restocking our pantry, and whatever else the House needs.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Tuesday, June 30th, 10 am - 12 pm

Important information for volunteers:

To complete your registration for this volunteer project, you must also complete RMHC Oregon's registration form and waivers at VolunteerHub. 

There is no minimum age requirement! However, any volunteers age 15 and younger will need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. A DoGood parent will volunteer on this project.

Please only volunteer if you are feeling well. Do not volunteer if you’ve had COVID-19 in the past 48 hours; you’ve had symptoms in the past 48 hours (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea); or if you’ve had or been exposed to chickenpox, measles, mumps, shingles, TB.

Please do not take any photos of families. You may photograph your group, the house, and staff/volunteers who consent. All family information must remain confidential.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 6 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

RMHC Oregon is about a 7 minute drive from the Convention Center. If you choose to drive, please do not park in the parking lot directly in front of RMHC. Those spaces are reserved for the guest families. Instead, please park in one of the hospital's many parking structures or on Russell Street between Kerby Ave. & Vancouver Ave. RMHC has a parking ticket validator at the East House front desk. Check in with staff to get your parking ticket validated.

310 NW Glisan St

Blanchet House of Hospitality was founded in 1952 by University of Portland alumni, rooted in the principles of the Catholic Worker Movement — though today it is an independent nonprofit with no religious affiliation. For over 70 years, their heart has been set on a simple but powerful purpose: alleviating suffering, offering hope, and serving every person who walks through their doors with dignity and care.

Their flagship Founders Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner six days a week, welcoming all comers without judgment, while their clothing program provides essential supplies to those in need. Residential transitional programs offer men struggling with addiction and unemployment a path forward, both in downtown Portland and at Blanchet Farm — a 62-acre rural property in Carlton, Oregon, where residents work the land and learn trades like woodworking as part of their recovery. Most recently, Blanchet has expanded its reach by opening Bethanie's Room, a new women's overnight shelter in Northwest Portland with space for up to 75 women per night.

From a humble storefront to a cornerstone of the Portland community, Blanchet House remains a remarkable example of what compassion, consistency, and a commitment to human dignity can build.

Volunteers will help in the Cafe by: plating food in the kitchen, serving meals to guests, performing light cleaning, bussing tables, preparing produce in the kitchen, pouring and serving drinks, and rolling forks or spoons.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Wednesday, July 1st, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Volunteers must be 14 years or older. Parents are always encouraged to volunteer alongside their child, but a DoGood parent will be volunteering at this event as well.

Prior to volunteering, volunteers must read through the Volunteer Handbook.

Prior to volunteering, volunteers must agree and sign the Waiver.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes (NO sandals or flip-flops), tie back long hair, and in general have good personal hygiene.

Please do not wear: clothing that is low-cut, too revealing, too short, or excessively tight; clothing that bares the midriff or shoulders; explicit shirts or hats; clothing with violent images or hate speech; clothing with drug or alcohol imagery.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 8 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

The Blanchet House is about a 5 minute drive from the Convention Center.

619 SE 6th Ave

SCRAP Portland was born in 1998 when a group of teachers began looking for a home for their leftover classroom materials, and a beautiful idea took root. Today, SCRAP is a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community. Donations of art, craft, office, and other creative materials pour in from individuals and businesses across the community, which SCRAP transforms into an affordable, ever-changing shop where artists, teachers, parents, and makers of all kinds can find inspiration without breaking the bank. What started as a table of supplies shared among teachers has grown into a beloved Portland institution and the flagship of a national network, proof that one community's castoffs can be another's creative treasure. As the flagship of a national network with locations in Richmond, Baltimore, and Ann Arbor, SCRAP PDX has diverted over 140 tons of usable material from the waste stream in a single year — truly changing one person's trash into another's treasure!

As a store volunteer at SCRAP PDX, you'll play a hands-on role in keeping the creative magic alive — whether that means organizing and tidying the shelves, sorting and packaging donated materials like yarn, fabric, and game pieces, pricing the ever-growing fabric section, or assembling the beloved To Go Kits and Collage Packs sold in-store and at community events. It's cheerful, satisfying work that makes a real difference in keeping SCRAP running smoothly for everyone who walks through the door.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Wednesday, July 1st, 10 am - 12 pm

Thursday, July 2nd, 10 am - 12 pm

Important information for volunteers:

There is a minimum age of 12. However, any volunteers age 16 and younger will need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone (1 chaperone per 4 volunteers under age 14, 2 chaperones per 6 volunteers under age 16). A DoGood parent will volunteer on this project.

You may be asked to squat, bend, twist, lift, or stand for long periods of time.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 6 volunteers for each shift.

Getting there:

RMHC Oregon is about a 4 minute drive from the Convention Center.