Volunteers are an important part of carrying out the mission of Bienestar. There are many different volunteer opportunities available and it is a great way to support this important cause while making new friends.
Volunteers are needed to help out in after school programs for children in grades 1-6 to help them complete homework assignments and get extra help with reading and school work. Volunteers help with snacks, individual homework with students; reading with children. You can volunteer for 1, 2 or 4 days a week between 3 and 5:30 p.m. These opportunities are available at:
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Montebello Apartments, Hillsboro Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:30 PM
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Reedville Apartments, Aloha Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
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Sunset Gardens Apartments, Hillsboro Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 5:15 PM
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Jose Arciga Apartments, Forest Grove Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:34 to 5:30 PM
Basketball Club
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If you like basketball, we’d love to have your volunteer assistance helping boys and girls in grades 3 -5 learn the game and practice their skills. Fun for you and fun for them!
Soccer Club
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We need volunteers who would like to help kids learn to play soccer at our new soccer field at Sunset Gardens in Hillsboro. There will be a girls and a boys group, and we need help with each – probably a commitment of 1.5 hours a week for 8 weeks.
Art Classes
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We need your help in running new art classes for children ages 7-12. Volunteer opportunities are available on Friday afternoons and Saturday afternoons at a time that fits your schedule. Materials are provided, and we are seeking volunteers who can help us design the program, activities and curriculum, as well as help out with the children during the class time. Opportunities are available at:
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Sunset Gardens Apartments, Hillsboro
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Jose Arciga Apartments, Forest Grove
Adult Programs Volunteer Opportunities
If you like wokring with adults, you might consider this:
ESL Classes
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Volunteers are needed to help Spanish speakers learn English. Day and evening classes are running in Aloha and Hillsboro.