At Neighborhood House Youth and Family Services our overall purpose is to assist young people in reaching their full potential through one-to-one relationships with positive role models. Youth and Family Services is committed to building a stronger community. We work with youth, their families, the schools, and community groups to provide support and encouragement as people make positive changes in their lives.

Lunch Buddy Volunteers visit weekly with an assigned student at his/her school during lunch hour. Volunteers listen, share activities and talk with students who are in need of support; assist with problem solving and re-enforce successes. Minimum time commitment is one hour per week during the academic year. Contact: John Grueschow 503-244-2292, x206 j jgrueschow@nhweb.org

Westside Connections Volunteers supplement and enhance opportunities for youth who may be experiencing difficulties such as lack of a consistent role model, problems at school, low self esteem or inadequate social skills. Volunteers provide friendship, support, encouragement and guidance. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per week for one year. Contact: John Grueschow (see contact info above)

Web-Mentors Volunteers exchange a weekly email with their mentoring partner and also participate in monthly group activities (e.g. OMSI, bowling, skating, etc.).  The participating students learn computer skills and also benefit from mentoring support and guidance.  Contact John Grueschow (see contact info above).

School Volunteers needed for homework club tutoring at Markham Elementary School and Jackson Middle School in SW Portland. One hour per week helping with basic math, reading and writing skills.  Individual tutoring opportunities also available.  To volunteer at Markham, contact Barb Fletcher at 503-544-6433. Email: bfletcher@nhweb.org.  To volunteer at Jackson, contact John Grueschow (see contact info above).