We rely on our volunteers to make the Safety Center successful. You can advance your professional development by working with families.

Volunteers can:

• Counsel families about safety.
• Provide educational materials.
• Answer questions.
• Help parents buy safety supplies.
• Show families how to use safety devices.
• Help design safety displays and brochures.

Benefits

Safety Center volunteers get:

• Free parking.
• TriMet tickets, or the OHSU shuttle from Portland State University for scheduled shifts.
• Discounts on services, products, travel, sports and tickets to cultural events and more.

Requirements

Bilingual volunteers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Age: You must be at least 18.

Duties and skills:

• Communicate effectively with families, children and medical staff.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and good organizational skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Learn safety and injury-prevention statistics, regulations and tips (training will be provided).

Commitments:

• Complete all required steps through OHSU Healthcare Volunteer Services, including application, interview, background check, tuberculosis test, immunizations and online training.
• Work one four-hour shift a week for six months, or two four-hour shifts a week for three months. Shifts are available 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

How to apply

Step one: Complete a volunteer application and list the Safety Center as your area of interest.

Step two: Email the Safety Center coordinator and ask her to look for your application.

Learn more

Visit OHSU’s Volunteer page for more information.