Hello Fellow Volunteer Managers!
OCF is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023. To celebrate the spirit of volunteerism “Inspiring Kindness Across Oregon”
we are asking the question - What Impact Can You Make in 50 Hours? We are creating a list of volunteer opportunities for community members and want to provide A list of volunteer activities that will demonstrate 50 hours of community impact !
Can you help us narrow down our volunteer activities list?
Please provide your best estimate of the time promise for (1 shift) of the volunteer activities listed below:
Please list your best time estimate in the space provided. If you agree with our estimate just reply “yes “
Thank You!
Volunteer Activities and estimated time
3 hours serving meals to those without a house ___
2 hours reading to children through Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) ___
1 hour picking up trash when you go on your morning walk ___
3 hours planting a tree in your neighborhood ___
5 hours reviewing grant applications for a local charity __
1 hour writing thank you notes ___
8 hours serving on a nonprofit’s board of directors __
3 hours marching for an important cause (could be more specific if we wanted to give a nod to racial justice here) __
1 hour participating in your child’s PTA __
2 hours getting to know someone who’s different from you __
5 hours participating in a community 101 initiative __
1 hour mowing your neighbor’s lawn __
3 hours babysitting for a friend in need __
1 hour donating blood __
2 hours visiting elderly people in senior care __
3 hours packaging meals at a food bank ___
2 hours making personal hygiene kits for families in need __
4 hours helping people register to vote __
2 hours writing letters to soldiers overseas __
5 hours coaching a youth sport __
4 hours staffing a phone-a-thon __
Thank You!