Help Oregonians in their own communities achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The Volunteer Program in Lane County has placements for volunteers in the Volunteer, Child Welfare, Self Sufficiency and Vocational Rehabilitation programs.

Volunteers are an integral part of the Department of Human Services. There is a broad range of volunteer opportunities that help serve DHS clients and staff. Volunteers are recruited and placed in jobs that help to meet community and DHS customer needs. Volunteers provide personalized ways to help DHS clients, staff, offices, and communities in a wide variety of ways.

Lane County DHS has 7 branches that include different configurations of Child Welfare, Self Sufficiency and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. Opportunities vary per branch.

http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/providers-partners/volunteer