The heart of our program- volunteers
Volunteers donate over 2,000 hours per month!
"My 9 years with FBB has been the highlight of my life. They say the attitude of the organization filters down from the top. It certainly has in this case. I have learned so much, both from the teachers and children."
- Kay Lefley, Volunteer
Craig Johnson, an Intern from Corban University, assists with our families receiving Outreach Services. His duties at FBB are extensive and he does a remarkable job. (photo courtesy of Sheldon Traver/Corban University)
Meika Koletar, Jill Jacobs, and Kirsten Collins volunteer together each Wednesday at our Reruns for Kids Consignment Store.
"Working at Reruns for
Kids is the highlight of
my week! Reruns gives
me an easy, flexible, and
very fun way to volunteer
with my friends!
We laugh and catch up
on each other's lives all
while giving back!"
- Meika Koletar, Volunteer
Welcome Joli Parker! Our newest volunteer in the Therapeutic Classroom. Joli spends time on Thursdays with infants and toddlers at Chelsea's Place.
This video was produced and generously provided by CCTV Non-Profit Center.
Volunteer
sign-up
Application
After you have contacted FBB about volunteering, we might ask you fill out this application and background registry.
Auxiliary update
Give the gift of volunteer hours by joining FBB's Auxiliary. This group of women meets every 4th Monday of the month to provide support for the work and mission of FBB. Contact Andrew Wynings at 503-566-2132 ext. 306 or email awynings@familybuildingblocks.org.
Internships
We provide a supportive and nurturing environment for interns. Trained staff help students explore our programs, and expose them to the rewarding work of the social services. Learn more or sign up
We currently have student interns from Chemeketa Community College, Willamette University, Oregon State University, Corban University, Western Oregon University and Portland State Masters of Social Work programs. Contact Bre Greenman, 503-566-2132 ext. 333, bgreenman@familybuildingblocks.org for more information about internships.
Interns from Portland State, Western, Willamette and Corban at FBB's 2011 Dream Builders Luncheon
“"I tell my family that I get to go play with babies once a week - and I LOVE IT! It's fun to see how their personalities shine through whatever their life circumstances are with the help of the fabulous classroom teachers."
-- Ileana Carlile, Volunteer at Gracie’s Place
“I volunteer at FBB because I believe in the lasting impact they have on children and families.”
-Rachel Hart, volunteer at Gracie’s Place
Luanne Boice- A veteran volunteer in the preschool therapeutic classroom said, “the best thing about volunteering is seeing the expression on children’s faces when they are learning something new!”
Joyce Zook- A new volunteer in the preschool room at Gracie’s Place said the best part about volunteering is “being part of a solution.”
“To be in a classroom with a child is an honor, a privilege…I find it very humbling that a little child would choose to bond with me.”
-Linda Chase, volunteer for six years
