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Celebrating Oregon's Volunteers
Volunteers inspire us by lending their time, passions and skills to make a difference in their communities. Join us this month in celebrating the power of Oregon’s volunteers to tackle Oregon’s greatest challenges, build stronger communities and transform the state for the better.
Photo: Northern Willamette Valley Leadership Council members and OCF staff volunteering at McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity.
Donor Helps Transform Students into Philanthropists
Southern Oregon TV station owner, OCF volunteer and donor Patsy Smullin takes philanthropy to kids, but not in the way you might expect.
Six-Decade Volunteer Focuses His Giving
Volunteer and OCF donor Bob Simons’ lifetime of service offers its own benefits. When it came time to rethink his giving strategy, at OCF he found what he was looking for.
OCF Board Retreat and Community Celebration in Astoria
OCF board and staff members joined with community leaders to celebrate the power of philanthropy and volunteerism in Astoria on August 1. It was a busy day packed with an OCF board meeting, a bus tour of local nonprofits and a reception where community members shared stories of collaboration, generosity and hard work to improve lives for our neighbors and friends across the state. View photo gallery.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Volunteer
Giving your time and talent to a cause is a great way to connect with your community. Our 2018 TOP Report: Oregonians Mobilizing for Change illustrated how organizations and groups can engage people in their work. Just as important is knowing how you want to contribute and in what way. If you’re thinking about volunteering, ask yourself these questions before you sign up to make sure it’s a good match:
- What do I hope to give and get from this experience?
- What tasks or roles am I energized to take on?
- What am I not willing to do?
- What is the ongoing time commitment?
- What do I need from the organization to fulfill my role?
- Do I have the flexibility in other parts of my life to make this commitment?
Conexiones Summit 2019: Connecting Our Stories for a Common Purpose
The 2019 Conexiones Summit is an opportunity for Latinos and Latino-serving organizations to connect, share, learn and commit to measurable actions, right here in Oregon.
The Conexiones Summit will take place October 14 through October 15 at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, Oregon. For more information, follow this link.
OCF is Hiring!
Visit our Careers page to learn about current job opportunities and please share the information with your networks. OCF recognizes, rewards and supports our employees – understanding that each employee contributes directly to our mission to improve lives for all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
