Category Archives: Volunteering

Portland Rescue Mission Internships

Summer Internship Opportunities

Portland Rescue Mission has openings for our internship program this summer! Join our crew of dedicated staff and volunteers giving hope to men, women and children suffering from homelessness, addiction, hunger and abuse. Internships are available in the following areas: Outreach... Read More

Tender Care For Homeless Women

Reaching Out To Homeless Women

Elaine walked to the Mission, exhausted. She looked forward to a warm meal in an encouraging environment, even if it only gave her relief from the street for an hour or so. As she settled into her seat to wait to go to the dining room, a young woman approached … Read More

Telethon and Radiothon Volunteers Needed

When you volunteer to answer phones at a Portland Rescue Mission telethon or radiothon, you help feed and care for hundreds of hurting men, women and children right here in our community. This fall, we’ll hold four events with volunteer shifts about four hours each. Feel... Read More

Girl Scouts Provide Gardens At Shepherd’s Door

Three local Girl Scouts are helping homeless women and children discover the joy of gardening.  Rachel W., Rachel N. and Kelly C. have built four raised garden beds and an herb garden at Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s recovery ministry of Portland... Read More

Join Us For A Summer BBQ!

You’re invited to a summer BBQ! This Volunteer Connection event is our way of saying “Thank you”.  Not a volunteer?  No problem!  We’d still love for you to come. Portland Rescue Mission – Next Step 10336 NE Wygant, Portland (Map... Read More

Interns Make Big Impact

Interns at Portland Rescue Mission are making a big impact this summer! The Portland Rescue Mission Internship Program provides hands-on ministry training experience for people who desire to work in a non-profit organization or with homeless men, women, and children. We’re... Read More

Join Us For Coffee and Dessert!

You’re invited our first Connection event of the summer! We’re inviting our current volunteers — and anyone else who’d like to come — to enjoy FREE brewed coffee, dessert and discounted espresso beverages. Third Place Coffeehouse1590 NE 172nd Avenue,... Read More

When Anka Handed Out Birthday Cards

From the Flying Thoughts blog:Anka volunteered at our recent Birthday Party for the Homeless.  I’ve drove [sic] past the Portland Rescue Mission many times and saw the long line at it’s entry door, only I never dared to stop by and say ‘hi’ to any... Read More

Artwork Inspires Addiction Recovery

Nicole, a student at George Fox University, recently donated her design skills to provide new artwork at our Burnside Shelter. Three art panels show the progression of a tiny seedling into a mighty tree — symbolic of the transformation men and women undergo through... Read More

When High Schoolers Meet Homelessness

 From the Newberg Graphic: St. Paul High School doesn’t only produce top-notch football players. Last week students from the school’s Future Business Leaders of America club delivered hundreds of pounds of clothes, toiletries and food to the Portland Rescue Mission,... Read More