Opportunities From: Volunteer Portal | City of Hillsboro

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fun, community-focused event while supporting local runners and walkers! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Join the Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council at Noble Woods Park on Saturday, April 25th, from 10am to 1pm! Volunteers will be removing Invasive Ivy for Global Youth Service Day. This is a family friendly event and all ages are welcome. Please wear outdoor friendly shoes and clothing. Tools, gloves, and other supplies will be provided. Carpooling is recommended and encouraged. ADA accessible parking will be available. See https://trimet.org/home/ for information on public transportation. 

Event Description
This drop-in community event offers fun, age-appropriate activities for children ages 0–10 and their families. Activities will include crafts, games, and light snack stations, designed to encourage play, creativity, and movement.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 7

Location: Tyson Recreation Center

Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Volunteer Shift: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Volunteers Needed: 10

Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers will be assigned to an activity station and will:

Set up and help run a designated activity station (crafts, games, or snacks)

Welcome and guide children and caregivers through activities

Provide clear instructions and encouragement to participants

Help maintain a safe, fun, and inclusive environment

Assist with light clean-up at the end of the event

The Libraries will be offering patrons a chance to have a "Blind date with a Book" during February.  A selection of books will be wrapped in brown paper with genre and first line of the book as clues to what is inside, patrons can check out a book and be surprised by maybe finding a new favorite!  Volunteers, (People Assisting LibrariesS-PALS) will wrap and label the books selected to be on the Blind Date display.  Two shifts available. volunteers  need to have some "gift wrapping" skills, pay attention to the details to insure the proper label is placed on the corresponding book, and may sign up for both shifts or just one.  Snacks and beverages will be available.  

Volunteers assist with hands on activities, games and conversations that encourage creativity, connection, and trust.  This visit has a focus on providing a safe, supportive environment where youth can relax and engage through library outreach.

Super busy community open house at Fire Station 9.  Greet families, talk about library resources, help apply temporary tattoos for kids.  It's a fast paced high traffic event, you'll be interacting with a steady flow of patrons and be mindful of keeping things moving.  Two shifts. 

It's an evening of science, creativity and community during a school STEAM night (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math).  Help talk about library programs and resources, assist with a STEAM based craft for families and be a welcoming, friendly face!  You'll interact with lots of families, lots of kids!

It's an evening of science, creativity and community during a school STEAM night (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math).  Help talk about library programs and resources, assist with a STEAM based craft for families and be a welcoming, friendly face!  You'll interact with lots of families, lots of kids!

If you enjoy Latin Dance Nights at the Walters, this opportunity is for you!

Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and assist with light clean-up tasks at the end of the event (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.).

Once ticket holders are checked in, you can even take a spin on the dance floor yourself!

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Position Overview: Assist the Hostess in setting tables with glassware, silverware, sugar, and cream. For special occasions, may be asked to assist with decorations in the Dining Hall.

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Bring your creative vision to light by developing a themed maker cart to share with patrons, or engaging patrons in using the existing maker carts by providing patrons with instructions and encouragement to create a successful project.  Maker Cart programmers offer pop up programs in the Collaboratory during after school hours beginning September 2024.  Hours are Monday-Friday 2:45-5:00 PM or 4:30-7:00 PM.  Volunteers may overlap time, but sign up for only one shift segment.  Current maker cart themes include button making, puzzles, board games, needle felting, embroidery, origami, knitting, screen printing, ozobots, cubelets, scrapbooking, Lego Mindstorm, Chess, Rubik's Cubes, Friendship bracelets.  Maker Cart programmers may also design their own project to offer to patrons always with an eye on what our Collaboratory space has to use in terms of materials.  Volunteers stay in the maker space with their project while guiding patrons with instructions on how to do the project.  Instructions should be simple on a project that could be completed in a one-two hour block of time.  Instructions provided in writing and in person, and in both English and Spanish.  Volunteers creating a maker cart will be expected to make an example project and provide the instructions.  Volunteers using the current maker carts are expected to make an example following the provided instructions.  

Be the first friendly face patrons see as they enter Brookwood Library. Volunteers welcome each patron as they enter and thank them as they leave.  You'll help with way finding, assist staff in occasional simple projects that can be done at the desk, and answer patron questions about library services.  Greeters share two hours per shift between hours of 10 AM-6 PM anytime library is open (occasional evening shift for an after hours event).  

Help make the magic of story time happen!  Helpers assist with setting up the story space, sometimes prepping make and take materials a head of time (by arrangement), welcoming patrons in the room, helping them find a place to sit, then helping the story teller engage the guests in the story!  You'll do the hand gestures, sing the songs, act things out right along with the librarian leading the story time.  You'll help with the make and take activity then help say goodbye to patrons and help clean up the space.

Join us for a day of family fun and community spirit at the SHARC Family Triathlon! This non-competitive event features swimming in the outdoor pool at SHARC, biking through the nearby neighborhood, and running around Shute Park. As a volunteer, you will play an important role in creating a positive experience by supporting and encouraging participants as they swim, bike, and run their way to the finish line.

Volunteer Roles

Who Can Volunteer

Requirements

Volunteers play a key role in the safety and well-being of participants, as this is a health-, wellness-, and safety-focused event. All volunteer roles involve direct interaction and communication with participants, and your enthusiasm and support can make a meaningful difference in their experience.

Come be a part of an invigorating morning that promotes health, community, and the joy of physical activity. Join us in making the SHARC Family Triathlon a memorable event for our community!

The Senior Center Greeter is the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm and welcoming environment to older adults, families, and community members. This role is crucial in ensuring that everyone who walks through the door feels seen, heard, and guided with respect and professionalism. As a Greeter, you will help create a positive and vibrant atmosphere by assisting guests in finding the events or activities they’re seeking, answering questions, and connecting them with additional resources or information as needed.

Your customer service skills, friendly demeanor, and passion for supporting the Hillsboro community will help you embody the mission and values of the City of Hillsboro. You will be a representative of the Senior Center’s dedication to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and supportive space for all.

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Position Overview: Food Distribution Line volunteers are invaluable members of our team, playing a crucial role in the post-lunch food distribution of donated foods at the City of Hillsboro. In this registered volunteer position, Ambassadors are responsible for sorting foods from boxes to ice bins or reorganizing foods to facilitate easy patron choice selection. Please note that some food boxes may individually weigh as much as 20 pounds, which may limit some volunteers during this part of the process.

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Position Overview: The Hillsboro Community Senior Center receives donations from Trader Joe’s on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and New Seasons Market every Tuesday. Volunteer drivers use City of Hillsboro vehicles. Employees at the stores can help move donations into the trunk. Unloading typically ends around 10 am at the Community Senior Center.

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Position Overview: As a Hostess Volunteer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our weekday lunch service. Your primary responsibilities will include handling lunch payments, distributing place mats, and managing the cash box. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our community and support our mission of providing quality services to our patrons.

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Position Overview: Volunteers are needed to serve meals, monitor the salad bar, assist the hostess with seating, keep the beverage station stocked, and work with kitchen staff to ensure all patrons are served in a timely, effective manner. A commitment of once per week is preferred.

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This storytime is always focused on a science theme including a science based activity related to the story.  Volunteers assist with set up, and are proactive in assisting young attendees with the hands on science portion of the activity. Volunteers will assist with clean up afterwards. Volunteers should be prepared for a high degree of interaction, have patience, and the ability to know when to provide help to the little learners. All will be attending with an adult, but some adults are more engaged than others. Volunteers will support storyteller by making sure supplies are available and being safely used, and anticipating the needs to keep the activity components ready to go at all times.  Discovery Storytime alternates with Simple Science monthly alternating between both libraries. 

An evening story time designed to be a bit more calming!  Feel free to dress in your favorite PJ's and slippers!  The Librarian will tell a quiet story and have a very calming activity or simple craft sometimes, but more often this storytime is designed to be calming and not super active.  Most attendees are toddler to Kindergarten.  This storytime alternates with our International language storytimes at Brookwood Library, and is usually held twice per month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights. 

An evening story time designed to be a bit more calming!  Feel free to dress in your favorite PJ's and slippers!  The Librarian will tell a quiet story and have a very calming activity or simple craft sometimes, but more often this storytime is designed to be calming and not super active.  Most attendees are toddler to Kindergarten.  This storytime alternates with our International language storytimes at Brookwood Library, and is usually held twice per month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights. 

Help make the magic of story time happen!  Helpers assist with setting up the story space, sometimes prepping make and take materials a head of time (by arrangement), welcoming patrons in the room, helping them find a place to sit, then helping the story teller engage the guests in the story!  You'll do the hand gestures, sing the songs, act things out right along with the librarian leading the story time.  You'll help with the make and take activity then help say goodbye to patrons and help clean up the space.

English/Spanish storytime for toddlers to pre-K helpers support the storyteller by welcoming patrons, helping set up the room, helping with any crafts, and helping to clean up.  Most helpful to have a somewhat fluent grasp of Spanish to be able to interact with attendees.

Join us for a grassroots effort to restore Orchard Park! As local community members, we're banding together to tackle the invasive ivy that threatens our beloved green space. This hands-on project will take place at Orchard Park and welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. All tools and supplies will be provided, so come ready to make a difference and beautify our community together!

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

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Simple science is a hands on mini science event held once a month alternating between the two libraries. Volunteers help the STEM librarian with setting up the science activity tables, helping patrons experience the hands on science, and then staying to clean up and put away the supplies.  These events typically attract older toddlers to about grade 3, are very popular, and can be somewhat chaotic and loud. Some parents are more engaged then others so volunteers must be proactive in looking for opportunities to help little learners who may not understand the concept and need help accomplishing the hands on task. Online overview available to view prior to your first shift. Contact Volunteer office for link.

Story time helpers assist our story time librarians by helping to set up the room (some lifting and moving of chairs and rolling tables), setting up the activities (usually simple hands on crafts) helping to keep the audience engaged, and assisting with clean up afterwards.  You'll keep count of the attendees, help them settle in, assist with name tags, and generally be another set of eyes and ears in the room.  The extent to which the story teller wants you to participate during the story varies.  Some enjoy having you also acting out the story as they tell it, others just have you sit with the audience or remain toward the back to watch for "escapees" and to help if people need to leave the room.  This storytime is geared toward 3-5 year olds.

Volunteer orientations are mandatory for all ongoing volunteers. At the orientation, volunteer responsibilities, scheduling, dress code, code of conduct, opportunities, and more will be discussed. A criminal background check is also part of the process and it must be completed prior to your first volunteer shift. 

All volunteer orientations are currently conducted virtually in a group setting. We will send out a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation the week of your scheduled volunteer orientation.

Sunday (formally Simple) Science is a hands on mini science event held once a month alternating between the two libraries. Volunteers help the STEM librarian with setting up the science activity tables, helping patrons experience the hands on science, and then staying to clean up and put away the supplies.  These events typically attract older toddlers to about grade 3, are very popular, and can be somewhat chaotic and loud. Some parents are more engaged then others so volunteers must be proactive in looking for opportunities to help little learners who may not understand the concept and need help accomplishing the hands on task. Online overview available prior to first shift, contact Volunteer office for link. 

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

Key Responsibilities:

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

Key Responsibilities:

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

Key Responsibilities:

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

Key Responsibilities:

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

Key Responsibilities:

If you enjoy the Walters Performance Series and would love to volunteer, then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers greet guests, scan tickets at the door, answer questions, and help people find their seats. You may be asked to assist performers with merchandise sales and staff with light clean-up tasks at the end of the show (picking up litter, folding tablecloths, etc.). Volunteer shifts available for evening performances as well as for our weekend family matinees.

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Assist patrons with learning how to use their devices from smart phones to laptops, and occasionally how to use basic computer programs.  Must be patient, and able to explain clearly how to use a device, or to answer patron questions so they can get the most out of their desktop, laptop, smart phone, laptop, smart watch etc.  Bilingual skills helpful but not required.  An ability to work with a wide array of age groups, but a special sensitivity for working with elders is important, as they are the ones most likely to make use of this service.  Ability to work in both android and apple products highly desired, with an above average understanding of the operating systems and how to navigate them on the various devices.

Assist storyteller Librarian by helping set up the room, pass out namebadges, help attendees find a seat, help with the activities as directed by librarian and help clean up the space after the story.  This storytime is for babies, birth to 12 months.  

This storytime is always focused on a science theme including a science based activity related to the story.  Volunteers assist with set up, and are proactive in assisting young attendees with the hands on science portion of the activity. Volunteers will assist with clean up afterwards. Volunteers should be prepared for a high degree of interaction, have patience, and the ability to know when to provide help to the little learners. All will be attending with an adult, but some adults are more engaged than others. Volunteers will support storyteller by making sure supplies are available and being safely used, and anticipating the needs to keep the activity components ready to go at all times.  Discovery Storytime alternates with Simple Science monthly alternating between both libraries.