Lift UP Volunteer Opportunities
Each year, we have over 174 individuals who donated 10,149 service hours. Every volunteer provides something unique and important to Lift UP, and we could not serve our community without the support of neighbors like you! If you are interested in joining the fight against hunger here in Downtown and Northwest Portland, explore some of our volunteer opportunities below.
Pack Food for your Neighbors
No packing opportunities available at this time
Work collaboratively to pack bags and boxes of fresh food for Lift UP food box recipients living in affordable housing in downtown Portland! Boxes and bags total around 45lbs of fresh produce and pantry items delivered to each recipient and can be personalized based on religious and/or health-related dietary restrictions. Recipients include older adults and people with disabilities living in Lift UP adopted buildings in Downtown and NW Portland.
Work collaboratively to pack bags and boxes of fresh food for Lift UP food box recipients living in affordable housing in downtown Portland! Boxes and bags total around 45lbs of fresh produce and pantry items delivered to each recipient and can be personalized based on religious and/or health-related dietary restrictions. Recipients include older adults and people with disabilities living in Lift UP adopted buildings in Downtown and NW Portland.
Distributing Food at Preston's Pantry
Come assist in the process of distributing food to community members in Lift UP’s shopping-style pantry. Build connections with clients and help to ensure smooth operation of the pantry. Play a critical role in realizing Lift UP’s mission to feed the community and contribute to the maintenance of a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive pantry environment. Please note that this opportunity requires a background check.
Preston's Pantry Set-up
Assist in the vital work of preparing the Lift UP pantry for clients by unloading, restocking, and organizing food donations before pantry. This is a fun opportunity for someone who likes to do hands on work and has the stamina to move large quantities of food. What better way to exercise than by serving the community? Please note that this position requires being able to lift up to 40lbs intermittently and a background check.
Deliver Food to your Neighbors
Deliver groceries and a smile through door-to-door deliveries of packed food boxes to recipients in affordable housing in NW Portland! Play a vital role in ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities can have access to fresh food right on their doorstep. Expand access to fresh, healthy food and interrupt social isolation by connecting through food. This may include the chance to drive one of Lift UP’s colorful commercial vans. Please note that this opportunity requires a background check and may include a driving record check.
Free Food Market
Volunteers Needed January 25th & February 22nd of 2023
In partnership with Legacy Health, Lift UP’s Free Food Market helps distribute free, fresh produce to fellow community members. Come join a community of Lift UP volunteers monthly to set-up, restock, and distribute fresh produce to the NW community. Over 50% of Free Food Market shoppers are members of the Chinese immigrant community, making it a great opportunity for cultural exchange and connection.
In partnership with Legacy Health, Lift UP’s Free Food Market helps distribute free, fresh produce to fellow community members. Come join a community of Lift UP volunteers monthly to set-up, restock, and distribute fresh produce to the NW community. Over 50% of Free Food Market shoppers are members of the Chinese immigrant community, making it a great opportunity for cultural exchange and connection.
Make Uplifting Cards for Food Box Recipients
**Family-Friendly Remote Opportunity**
Use your creative energy to make silly, funny, and/or happy cards to spread joy and add a personal touch to Lift UP delivered food boxes. Make it your own by decorating the cards with food pictures or jokes, poems, patterns, or anything that would bring someone joy (without referencing specific holidays). After completing the cards, please mail them to our office address with a log of hours spent for our records: 3448 NW Yeon Ave. Portland, OR 97210.