Since 1994 we have provided temporary emergency shelter to families with children in the downtown Portland area during the cold winter months. Capacity at the Shelter is 24 people, or 8 families. Last year, the Goose Hollow Family Shelter helped over 55 families find shelter during the cold, winter months.

We make a difference in the lives of families with children because of you!

The following volunteer opportunities are available every night from November 1 through April 30:

LIGHT MEAL PROVIDER (6:30-8:00 p.m.)

Providing a light, nutritious dinner each evening is an important amenity for families after a long day. Volunteers who bring our dinner meal find this is a fun way to interact with parents and children and to better acquaint volunteers with the shelter operation. We invite you to come eat with our families and volunteers.

OVERNIGHT HOSTS (8:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.)

Over-night hosts may arrive between 7:00 and 8:00 each evening to spend the night, greet parents and children, assist families with personal needs, and wake them in the morning for a continental breakfast before they leave for school, work or SafeHaven.

EXTRA HAND (6:30-9:30 p.m.)

Being one of our extra hands is an easy way to become more familiar with the shelter, and also an excellent first step to hosting overnight. Extra hands help facilitate a welcoming atmosphere for families as you accompany guests while doing laundry, help organize donations and assist with special projects.

KID TIME HOST (6:30-9:30 p.m.)

If you enjoy interacting with children we would love to have you come spend the evening. We find that providing nightly structured kid-friendly play, crafts, or stoytime is a fun way to occupy the children after dinner and give parents a bit of a break.

Shelter hours are 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. and we are open every night from November - April.

For more information about the Goose Hollow Family Homeless Shelter visit their website at: http://www.fumcpdx.org/goosehollowfamilyshelter Or contact the Shelter Director, Brandi Tuck, at 503-228-3195 x215 .

Sign Up Below

Friends and Groups may wish to join together and adopt a night to volunteer - filling all positions. We encourage more than one person to sign up for each position.

Volunteer needs for the next four weeks are outlined on the chart below. Empty spaces represent positions that have already been filled. To get more information or to volunteer for an available position, click on one of the links below. The final night at the shelter this year is April 30.

You may also reach the Shelter by calling 503/228-3195 x215.

Goose Hollow Family Shelter Upcoming Volunteer Needs

(last updated on 4/24/2008 at 11:49:52 AM)