Volunteer

Hospitality is the cornerstone of Every Child. Volunteers embody this each and every day with Every Child.

Every Child focuses on meeting tangible needs for foster children and families in Oregon communities. Opportunities differ from county to county. To view the opportunities in Linn and Benton Counties, click here.

Tangible Needs

Goods or services that directly support children in foster care, families, and DHS staff. These items can be dropped off at the following locations:

Willamette Valley Christian Supply at 916 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis

Suburban Christian Church at 2760 SW 53rd, Corvallis

Love INC of Benton County at 2330 NW Professional Dr, Corvallis

YMCA at 3201 Pacific Boulevard SW, Albany

Eastside Christian Church at 1910 Grand Prairie Rd SE, Albany

Welcome Boxes

provide children in foster care with special items while sitting in a DHS office.

Launch Boxes

assist youth who are aging out of foster care with items to help them get on their feet.

Emergency Needs

from DHS are shared with community members to better support children in foster care.

Service Opportunities

One-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities to generously
support children, families and DHS staff.
Signature opportunities include:

Transportation

volunteers drive children in foster care to their visits with biological parents.

Service Projects

at DHS offices include clothing closet and food pantry creation, cleaning days, and more.

DHS Staff Appreciation

events express gratitude to the individuals who’ve committed their lives to caring for children and families in crisis in our community.

Foster Parent’s Night Out

A unique program that provides consistent respite care to DHS foster parents