Volunteer Spotlight
Last year, nearly 700 volunteers helped Volunteers of America Oregon's dedicated employees to serve more than 18,000 people in the Portland metro area. Here are the stories of just a few of the hundreds of individuals who give of their time, talents, and effort to help us make a difference in the lives of so many:
Nancy Fandrem finds purpose and a community by helping out with clerical projects, data entry, and wherever she is needed at Volunteers of America Oregon's administrative offices. She enjoys both the company of friendly faces as well as working to support the efforts that help so many. Click here to read her story.
Rick Wheeler offers spiritual guidance to men in our residential treatment program, as they begin on a path to rebuild lives free from addiction. His valuable work helps give the men resources they can tap into as they learn to make positive choices and maintain a clean and sober lifestyle. Click here to read more.