With the holiday season upon us, now is the best time to spread cheer and make a difference to the people around you.  According to Mike Giering, Executive Director of Cityteam Portland, “The why behind serving and helping those in the community is different for each of us, but our belief is that each of us has something to offer our neighbor, so the how is easier—do something! Befriend a neighbor in need. Serve a meal at a homeless shelter. Make a small donation to a local nonprofit that does work in an area that you are passionate about.”

1. Help the Homeless men, women and children of Portland, receive a hot and nourishing dinner. This opportunity is through Cityteam, an organization that serves dinner Monday through Saturday

1. Portland Animal Welfare is always looking for volunteers to make their free medical care to the animals around Portland possible.   

1. Rose Haven, an organization that pushes to help women and children are looking for volunteers to expand their small staff. *Hospitality work is limited to female  volunteers* Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with Meal Services, triage organizing donations, and teaching classes.

1. Volunteer at the Portland Children’s Museum and help children open up to new educational topics. Interact with children of all different ages, walks of life, and ethnic backgrounds.