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Volunteer Trainings are in-depth educational opportunities for current Portland Rescue Mission volunteers. This training is not required in order to become a volunteer.

To become a volunteer, complete our Volunteer Application.

Volunteer Training

 
   
“This was excellent training. I loved the circle networking
and all the workshops. Keep up the good work!”
~ Volunteer Training Participant
 
 

 

At each training, you can:

  • Learn from knowledgeable staff who work daily with homeless men and women
  • Interact in a small, workshop format to explore specific areas of your interest
  • Connect with other volunteers who care about helping people

     

 
Upcoming
Volunteer Trainings
Saturday, October 9
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shepherd's Door
View Map   
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Registration: FREE
Lunch provided.
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Available Workshops:
Portland Rescue Mission Updates/Vision
Executive Director Eric Bauer
 		      Relational Addiction
The connection between unhealthy relationships and total life recovery.
 
     
Chemical Addiction
The realities and struggles that pertain to overcoming chemical dependency and how we can help.
 		   Women’s Outreach
Informational discussion about our current and future outreach to women who live on the street.
 
     
Foundations of Residential Ministry
Principles of a safe and healing environment.
 		   Children’s Recovery
The effect of women's recovery on their children.
     
Mentoring
The challenge of forming deep, mentorship bonds with marginalized, relationally dysfunctional people. 
 		   Role of the Church in Recovery
A panel discussion on the importance and challenges of recovery ministry in a church context.
 
     
Outreach 101
The basics of street life and reaching out to street people.
 		   Partnership Overview
Volunteer overview for potential volunteers.
 

 

What You Can Do

► RSVP for this event will be available in September 2010.

► Contact our Partnership Department with your questions via e-mail or by calling 503-906-7643.

 

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