Bored in Portland metro...

hurricanekeri

I have been living in Tigard for 2 1/2 weeks and looking for work.  The person who was supposed to move in bailed at the last minute so, I will continue to live alone for a while.

Until I find a job, I need something productive to do and maybe make some new friends. What are some good places to volunteer or any other ideas on what to do with my time? 

ILoveRedVino

I know that OHSU and Providence are always looking for volunteers.  I think the Oregon Humane Society is too. 

estherandgeoff2

What kind of job are you looking for again? And what kind of volunteering opportunities are you looking for? I'd def. check out the Humane Society if animals are your thing. Also check out meetup.com to find different groups with similar interests. Maybe a book club?

hurricanekeri

estherandgeoff2:

What kind of job are you looking for again? And what kind of volunteering opportunities are you looking for? I'd def. check out the Humane Society if animals are your thing. Also check out meetup.com to find different groups with similar interests. Maybe a book club?

I would love to work for a non-profit but for now I'm looking for anything.  I am looking for something that could be fun and look good on a resume. I enjoy helping animals and people both locality and internationally.

 The Humane Society would be perfect fit for me.  Unfortunately I went through a hard year with fostering animals and volunteering at shelter (I even adopted a dog that was in poor shape and they make it worse) so, it be best if I took a break from that. 

MrsJRD23

hurricanekeri:

estherandgeoff2:

What kind of job are you looking for again? And what kind of volunteering opportunities are you looking for? I'd def. check out the Humane Society if animals are your thing. Also check out meetup.com to find different groups with similar interests. Maybe a book club?

I would love to work for a non-profit but for now I'm looking for anything.  I am looking for something that could be fun and look good on a resume. I enjoy helping animals and people both locality and internationally.

 The Humane Society would be perfect fit for me.  Unfortunately I went through a hard year with fostering animals and volunteering at shelter (I even adopted a dog that was in poor shape and they make it worse) so, it be best if I took a break from that. 

I'm sorry you had a hard year.  I volunteer at Oregon Humane Society and LOVE it.  They are awesome there.  I can totally understand taking a break, but if you think it would be a perfect fit, I'd encourage it in the future.  They are amazing there. One of the best in the country in terms of adoption rates and they don't euthanize for space.  

You could also check out handsonportland.org for 1 time volunteer opportunities with no long term commitment.

hurricanekeri

MrsJRD23:

hurricanekeri:

estherandgeoff2:

What kind of job are you looking for again? And what kind of volunteering opportunities are you looking for? I'd def. check out the Humane Society if animals are your thing. Also check out meetup.com to find different groups with similar interests. Maybe a book club?

I would love to work for a non-profit but for now I'm looking for anything.  I am looking for something that could be fun and look good on a resume. I enjoy helping animals and people both locality and internationally.

 The Humane Society would be perfect fit for me.  Unfortunately I went through a hard year with fostering animals and volunteering at shelter (I even adopted a dog that was in poor shape and they make it worse) so, it be best if I took a break from that. 

I'm sorry you had a hard year.  I volunteer at Oregon Humane Society and LOVE it.  They are awesome there.  I can totally understand taking a break, but if you think it would be a perfect fit, I'd encourage it in the future.  They are amazing there. One of the best in the country in terms of adoption rates and they don't euthanize for space.  

You could also check out handsonportland.org for 1 time volunteer opportunities with no long term commitment.

Thank you

MeganJBear

I'm a member of the Junior League and have made so many great friends.  Its all women in the mid twenties to mid thirties range.  We volunteer at childrens shelters all over Portland and have lots of social events as well.  www.juniorleagueofportland.org

hurricanekeri

MeganJBear:

I'm a member of the Junior League and have made so many great friends.  Its all women in the mid twenties to mid thirties range.  We volunteer at childrens shelters all over Portland and have lots of social events as well.  www.juniorleagueofportland.org

  This looks like a good fit. ty