Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Of The Road
We can’t do this work alone - please join us!
Contact Sisters’ Volunteer Coordinator at (503) 222-5694 ext. 43 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to learn more about the opportunities listed below.
Cafe
Cafe shifts are at least one hour in length and most shifts occur between the hours of 10am-2pm, Monday through Fridays only. (Sorry, Sisters is not open on weekends.)
- Steam Table: works in the kitchen, preparing plates for customers
- Drink Server: fills customer drink orders and brings them to the table
- Wait Staff: brings customer plates to the table
- Busser: clears plates and wipes the table after and busses dish tubs to the dishwasher
- Kitchen Prep: assist the kitchen team with food preparation; 7:30-9:30am
Office Support
Volunteers help with clerical support for our Development (fundraising) team and other administrative staff. Duties include office reception, phones, mailings, and database work.
Systemic Change
Our Systemic Change program works to realize economic human rights in our community by collaborating across class lines to build power and affect change through workgroups that focus on Civil Rights, Health and Housing. Duties include assisting workgroups with organizing campaigns and leadership building opportunities.
SisterSpeak
This is our speakers’ bureau which trains folks to go to other organizations, faith communities and other groups and inform them about the work we do at Sisters, while increasing awareness about the larger issues of homelessness and poverty. Duties include tabling at events, assisting with setup of PhotoVoice (our photo exhibit documenting experiences of homelessness in Portland) and public speaking.
We believe that by going into our community, sharing our perspectives on homelessness and poverty, we can create a more understanding and compassionate world.
Sisters’ Board Of Directors
Sisters’ Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6-8 pm in the cafe. The Board Of Directors supports the organization in its long-term vision and provides community oversight for the organization. Our goal is to have at least half of our Board made up of people with personal experience of homelessness, to keep our leadership coming from people who know firsthand the challenges and solutions to life on the streets. Board members are elected to two-year terms, so serving on the Board is a big commitment, but also very rewarding. The Board meets monthly, and participates in other Sisters’ committees and events. Committees include:
- Finance & Budget Committee: The Finance & Budget Committee serves as financial advisors supporting Sisters fiscal health and integrity. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Leadership Development Committee: The LDC is responsible for Board recruitment, elections, and orientation as well as for ongoing Board training and development. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Community Development Committee: The CDC acts as the resource development arm of the Board. It works with the Development Staff to creatively involve the Board in fundraising efforts, and acting as ambassadors of Sisters in the community. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Annual Events
Winterfolk Concert
Help implement a fabulous evening of folk music, the largest annual folk music event in Portland! Winterfolk is held the first weekend February.
peaceroots: growing nonviolence and economic human rights in our community
This event is a chance to celebrate together, and present a very special award to a person who has shown an extraordinary commitment to growing peace. Named after and inspired by Sisters’ visionary Co-Founder, Genny Nelson.
