The benefits of volunteering. How far the act of kindness can go.

1. BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
In the Greater Portland area
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2. WHY VOLUNTEER?
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You give back to the community
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Helps build collaboration between coworkers
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You can make a change in someone's life

3. HOW VOLUNTEERING
CAN IMPACT YOU
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Gives you a sense of gratitude and gratefulness
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Is an alternative solution for stress and pain relief
because of the calming effects
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Promotes social bonding, increases trust and
generosity.
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Creates compassion in the ones you help and
those around you

4. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA
Bilingual
Opportunities
• Voz
• El Programa
Hispano
• PCUN
• CAUSA
• Hacienda CDC
• Sacred Heart
Community
Service
Humanity
Related
• Hands on
Portland
• Habitat for
Humanity
• Sisters of the
Road
• Oregon Food
Bank
• Any greater city
near you
always needs
volunteers
Medical
Opportunities
• Providence
Hospitals
• Portland VA
Medical Center
• Red Cross
• Legacy Health
Hospitals
Animal Related
• Guide dogs for
the Blind
• Pixie Project
• Oregon
Humane
Society

5. HOW FARE CAN GENEROSITY REACH
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