Join Our Mission: volunteer your time or expertise
Volunteers and interns play a key role in COI’s ability to serve others in our community. Without our volunteers, we would not be where we are today and our capacity to serve would be nowhere near as great.
Below are descriptions of available volunteer positions. We are always looking for more volunteers. Thank you for taking the time to fill out an application.
Medical/Dental Clinic Staff and Assistants
Medical and dental clinics are 100% volunteer staffed! We need doctors, dentists, nurses, and physician assistants who can donate their skills and services to our medical clinics in Corvallis and/or Lebanon.
- Individuals to act as clinic coordinators and assistants to help with administrative work.
- Individuals who are fluent in Spanish and English to translate for medical clinic patients.
- Volunteers with availability on Monday and Friday mornings are especially needed.
- Must be able to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Mari’s Place Childcare Center Assistants
(10 week minimum commitment required)
Individuals assist with snack time, clean up, nap time, and reading to and playing with children. Volunteers will always be in the presence and under the direction of a classroom teacher.
Volunteers must be able to provide a 2-4 hour block of time for a minimum of one day a week between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Must pass a criminal history background check. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Social Service Assistants/Community Service Assistants
(Minimum 10 week commitment required)
Individuals act as agency receptionists by answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting with medical clinic clients, and providing information and referrals. They may also supervise in the shelter, assist with the food pantry, and ensure client compliance with rules and policies.
- Must participate in a one-time Volunteer Training and Orientation Event before beginning volunteer service.*
- Must be able to handle emotional and high-pressure situations, including dealing with unstable or disgruntled clients, calming down people who call or come in needing help in emergency situations, and referring them to proper resources.
- Must be able to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly.
- University credit for unpaid internships is available.
- Must pass a criminal history background check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Behavioral Health/Counseling Internships
Graduate students enrolled in counseling or social work programs have the opportunity to complete their practicum and/or internship hours at Community Outreach. Opportunities for direct experience in mental health counseling are available.
Students will work under a clinical supervisor with the opportunity to serve individuals, families, and groups. Interns will learn treatment planning, note-taking, individual and group counseling skills, professional ethics, and application of their chosen theory.
For more information about the internship program and application process, please call 541-758-3000, and ask to speak with Stephan O’Hair, Behavioral Health Director.
One-Time Volunteer Opportunities or Group Service Projects
Don’t have time to volunteer on a regular basis but still want to help? Looking for a group service project for your club or organization? Occasionally throughout the year we need extra help for special events, projects, supply drives, building maintenance, yard work, and fundraisers.
Let us know if you want to be on our call list for volunteer opportunities when special events arise.
Supply Drives
Individuals and organizations can donate items or hold supply drives and deliver the proceeds to Community Outreach. If you’d like to organize a supply drive, please see our Supply Drive Wish List for ideas of needed items. Donations can be delivered to our office Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Court-Ordered Community Service
Community Outreach is able to fulfill a court-ordered community service requirement dependent upon an individual’s crime. These positions are limited in number and are restricted in schedule and type of work available.
COI is a DHS contracted agency and volunteers may be asked to complete a background check. We cannot accept volunteers who have been convicted of violent or sexual offenses.
For more information or to set up a preliminary interview, contact Marianne Tambot via the contact form below, or by phone at 541-758-3000.