Student Community Engagement Center

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Where to Find Community-Based Opportunities

Where to Find Community-Engaged Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a community-based opportunity to last a day, a year, or launch you into a career, there are many places you can look to find the right place to start. If you haven't already, we always encourage students to see if any our in-house service programs might be of interest to you! 

Below are some additional service databases and resources to help you with your search. 
 

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    Volunteer & Log Hours via PSU's Service Opportunities Portal, on GivePulse

    GivePulse provides a database of both one-time and longer term volunteer opportunities across the Portland Metro area and the country. GivePulse is the preferred database for Portland State students and makes it easy for students to get engaged by signing in via their PSU username and password.

    Visit PSU on GivePulse

    Other Searchable Volunteer Databases

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    Hands On Greater Portland

    Hands On Greater Portland is a local database that is best known for its convenient and accessible calendar of volunteer opportunities across the Portland Metro area. It's a great resource for one-time volunteer projects.

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    VolunteerMatch

    VolunteerMatch provides volunteer information and listings in your local community and communities across the country.

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    Idealist.org

    Idealist.org is a search engine connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities, internships, jobs, and other community-engaged opportunities, such as mutual aid groups.

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    Search for a Community-Based Job or Internship on Handshake

    Discover exciting career and volunteer opportunities based on your interests & connections through PSU's Handshake Job & Internship Portal. You can filter your search to find community-based opportunities with local and national organizations.

    Visit Handshake
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    Visit the University Career Center

    The University Career Center is dedicated to empowering students and alumni to explore, develop, and achieve their career goals. If you are interested in pursuing a job or internship in a nonprofit or community-based setting, visit the Career Center to learn more about how they can help you prepare!

    The University Career Center