Current Volunteer Opportunities
Programs/Departments seeking volunteers
Clinical Research Investigative Studies Program (CRISP)
Critical Care Academic Associates Program (CCAAP)
Cord Blood Donation Program of Oregon
Education Program Management Intern
English Language Learner Program
Intracranial Hypertension Registry
OHSU Farmer's Market updated!
OHSU Green Team - Recycling Center
Oregon Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Registry (POLST/OPR)
Oregon Clinical and Translation Research Institute new!
Research & Academic Volunteer Services new!
Spina Bifida National Registry Initiative Research Study
Workplace Expression of Breast Milk Committee
Clinical Research Investigative Studies Program (CRISP)
Eligibility: For highly disciplined and motivated pre-medical students who plan to go into a field of clinical medicine.
Commitment Requirements: Minimum 1 year commitment. Additional requirements apply - please contact program for details.
Interested? Contact: Kamil Narayan
For more information visit the CRISP website.
Critical Care Academic Associates Program (CCAAP)
Screening patient charts to determine study eligibility, collecting data from the patient chart and the bedside, auditing data collected by other volunteers.
Eligibility: For higher education students & professionals who plan to go into the field of clinical research.
Commitment Requirements: Requirements vary - contact program for details
Interested? Contact: Elizabeth Beauregard: or 503-494-0189
For more information visit the CCAAP website.
back to topCord Blood Donation Program of Oregon
Assemble cord blood collection kits, assemble donor registration packets, assist with donor registration and outreach, packaging and shipping of collected cord blood, and other related projects as they become available.
Eligibility: At least 18 years of age; have completed at least one year of science courses; able to communicate effectively with families and medical staff; able to work independently and as part of a team; exhibit a strong work ethic and good organizational skills.
Commitment Requirements: At least 12 months for at least 2 hours per week.
Interested? Contact: Program Coordinators at cord@ohsu.edu, and include a resume and cover letter explaining your experience and why you would like to volunteer with this program
For more information visit the Cord Blood Donation Program of Oregon website.
Intracranial Hypertension Registry
To assist the Research Coordinator with the ongoing enrollment and management of patients in the Intracranial Hypertension Registry. Duties include: Data entry into a customized database (4D) and Microsoft Excel; use Microsoft Office to create mailing labels; use Microsoft Outlook to send formatted emails; assist with mailing patient questionnaires or newsletters; assist with the tabulation of survey information; review patient files and extract pertinent information; assist with managing new and existing patients.
Eligibility: General computer knowledge; ability to answer phones, take accurate messages; excellent people and communication skills; ability to follow directions and work independently; write legibly.
Commitment Requirements: Be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Interested? Contact: Johnathan Au, Research Coordinator, Intracranial Hypertension Registry, 503-418-2141, ihreg@ohsu.edu
OHSU Farmer's Market
Come and develop a basic understanding of how a farmer's market is coordinated by becoming a volunteer. Volunteers will learn what sustainable food systems look like in action, increase knowledge of food and nutrition, interact with healthcare professionals, and develop relationships with small farmers and business owners. Specific duties include (but are not limited to): Morning and evening setup and break down; process debit cards in exchange for tokens; collect vendor fees; count visitors for grant studies, and special projects based on mutual interests.
Eligibility: At least 16 years of age (18 years of age for some tasks); able to lift minimum of 20 lbs; friendly and enthusiastic.
Commitment Requirements: 9:00am-4:00pm every Tuesday, June-October; 2 hour, 4 hour, 6 hour, and 8 hour shifts are available. Must volunteer at least 40 cumulative hours of service from June-October.
Interested? Contact: Eecole Copen, Market Manager, 503-494-8792
For more information visit the OHSU Farmer's Market Website.
OHSU Green Team - Recycling Center
The Green Team promotes environmental sustainability and enhancement at OHSU through education, awareness and action. This particular opportunity is working in the Recycling Center helping sort and shred various recycled materials. OHSU Recycling Center provides free, comprehensive recycling services for all departments on Marquam Hill, as well as Macadam Warehouse, Marquam Plaza, Marquam II and ADP.
Eligibility: At least 16 years of age. At least 40 hours total (no duration specified).
Commitment Requirements: At least 40 hours total (no duration specified). 1 year commitment preferred.
Interested? Contact: Kathy Croft 494-8813
For more information visit the Green Team website.
OHSU Library
Volunteers are welcomed to serve in a variety of capacities, depending upon experience, educational background, time available, and interest. Examples of library volunteer activities are:
- Contribute to library digitization projects (e.g., descriptive metadata input and OCR text correction)
- Working on special inventory or cataloging projects
- Processing archival materials
- Intern at the library (for library school and library assistant students)
Eligibility: At least 16 years of age. Additional requirements vary - see website.
Commitment Requirements: At least 40 hours total (no duration specified). Additional requirements vary - see website.
Interested? Contact: Valerie Fishler or 503-494-6029
For more information visit the OHSU Library website.
Oregon Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Registry (POLST/OPR)
Provide a service to Oregonians statewide, by volunteering with the OR POLST Registry. Volunteers will be compiling packets of Registration materials for our Registrants. Primarily responsible for: cutting out labels, creating magnets; folding and stuffing envelopes with letters, labels magnets; and confirming each packet is complete before mailing. May also assist in compiling educational materials.
Eligibility: At least 16 years of age.
Commitment Requirements: Minimum 3 month commitment; 2hrs/week min or 8hrs/month; flexible scheduling upon request.
Interested? Contact: Hanna Nelson
For more information visit the POLST website.
Psychiatry - ADHD Study
The ADHD Research Study at OHSU is currently examining attention, heart rate, brain imaging, and cognitive functioning in children 7 to 11 years of age. This study is under the direction of Professor Joel Nigg in the Department of Psychiatry and is an excellent opportunity for students interested in research and future graduate study. We are currently looking for student volunteers to assist with testing, data collection, and data entry. Students will be in direct contact with children and their parents and will gain useful experience with child and adult cognitive achievement and physiological tests. Students will also gain experience with state of the art software for data entry, cleaning and analysis. Duties may include administering child and parent cognitive and academic tests (WISC, WIAT, WAIS, WRAT, etc.); conducting child physiological readings and computerized tasks; scoring and data entry; and other general laboratory duties in support of the goals of the study.
Eligibility: Must be a junior, senior, or post bac (or have exceptional qualifications). Coursework in child abnormal or developmental psychology, physiology, child behavior, and statistics is preferred/ beneficial. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must have evening and Saturday availability. Must be detail oriented, organized, timely, and professional. Basic knowledge of computer application software (Systat, SPSS, Excel, Eprime) is preferred.
Commitment Requirements: 3 shifts per week for at least 5 months and be available for two lab meetings per month.
Interested? Contact: ohsuADHD@ohsu.edu for information and an application.
For more information visit the ADHD Study website.
back to topPulmonary and Critical Care & Sleep Study
Data entry and organization of research data related to pulmonary critical care and sleep. Review and synthesize literature to help write a paper or protocol etc. Contact subjects/patients over the phone or in person to obtain informed consent. Help PI / research assistant set up equipment to demonstrate to subjects.
Eligibility: Intended for pre-medical students interested in gaining research experience. Relocation is not available for this position.
*Commitment Requirements: At least 6 months. Flexible schedule.
Interested? Contact: Dr. Akram Khan with your resume, and a statement on your interests and goals.
For more information visit the Pulmonary Clinics website.
Spina Bifida National Registry Initiative Research Study
The Spina Bifida National Registry Initiative Research Study at OHSU is currently enrolling and tracking outcomes data on clinic patients with Spina Bifida, a developmental congenital disorder. This study is an excellent opportunity for students interested in research and future graduate study. We are currently looking for student volunteers to assist with data collection, and data entry and tracking of longitudinal outcomes.
Students will gain useful research experience and will also gain experience with National registry software programs for data entry and analysis. Duties may include assisting with data collection and data entry and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study.
Eligibility: Must be a college junior, senior, or post bac (or have exceptional qualifications). Coursework family and human services, psychology and/or interest in developmental disabilities is preferred/ beneficial. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be detail oriented, organized, timely, and professional. Basic knowledge of computer application software is preferred.
Commitment Requirements: 12 hours per week for at least 5 months
Interested? Contact: Daria Ettinger for information and an application
Oregon Poison Center
The Oregon Poison Center is a 24-hour health care information and treatment resource serving the state of Oregon, the territories of Alaska and Guam.
The Oregon Poison Center is also responsible for providing public outreach and education to health care professionals.As such we send free brochures, Mr Yuk stickers and other educational items to families and businesses as requested.
We are looking for volunteers who can:
- Retrieve messages from our materials request voicemail
- Package the requested items for mailing
- Enter the materials distributed information in our proprietary database (training provided)
- Work with our educators as staff at local health fairs distributing materials (Infrequent, but helps enormously!)
Eligibility: At least 18 years of age. Comfortable with computers; ability to use phone to retrieve messages, take accurate messages; excellent people and communication skills; ability to follow directions and work independently; write legibly.
Commitment requirements: Minimum of 2 hours a week.
Interested? Please contact Lynn Cox
For more information visit the Oregon Poison Center website or Oregon Poison Center FACEBOOK
English Language Learner Program
OHSU is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as classroom instructors, tutors and instructional designers. These volunteers will support non-native English-speaking employees who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. We are looking for volunteers that will be willing to give their full attention to the learner's needs and goals. Some of the main responsibilities for this position will be lesson planning, activity planning, keeping attendance, maintaining contact with the program coordinator, and providing progress reports.
Eligibility: Obtained or currently working toward the MA TESOL or TESL Certificate; Ability to encourage people and inspire trust; Awareness of cultural differences; Respect for the learner as an adult peer; Enthusiasm for learning; Must have patience, flexibility, and perseverance.
Commitment Requirements: Be available for a minimum of 6 months. Hours per week will vary depending on assignment.
Interested? Contact: Kelli Byrd, program and outreach coordinator, byrdk@ohsu.edu
Committee for the Workplace Expression of Breast Milk
OHSU's Workplace Expression of Breast Milk Committee (WEBM) is looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to assist with various administrative tasks. WEBM is tasked with ongoing efforts to assess the institution's breast milk expression needs, maintain breast milk expression support systems, and ensure State/Federal law and OHSU policy compliance. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is interested in Women's Health, Family Medicine, Lactation consultation, or a general Academic or Medical Administration, to learn and observe the operation of an active oversight committee.
Eligibility: For higher education students and professionals. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain diplomacy and confidentiality. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in a team and with multiple [and sometimes competing] personalities. Exhibit a strong work ethic. Possess great organization skills and ability to meet deadlines. Applicants who are in a related field of study or who have professional goals in a related industry will be given preference.
Commitment Requirements: 4 month minimum commitment. Attend monthly WEBM meetings (or as scheduled by Committee Chair) – Scheduled 1st Monday of every month at 10am for 60 minutes; plus additional time to complete assigned tasks, approximately 10-20 hours per month.
Interested? Contact: Amber Bruner, include a resume and cover letter explaining your experience, future goals and interest in this opportunity.
Research & Academic Volunteer Services
Research & Academic Volunteer Services (RAVS) has an unpaid Program Assistant volunteer opportunity available. The RAVS office processes and retains 700+ volunteers across three of the four OHSU missions. This volunteer position will be an opportunity to learn about the successful administration of a non-profit volunteer program by assisting with customer service, data entry and other special projects. Additional projects may be arranged based on the final applicant's interests.
Qualifications: Previous experience working in an office setting, and demonstrated customer service skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook). Requires strong organizational skills, ability to speak comfortably in public, ability to pay close attention to details, and proficiency in English. Career goals involving University/Research Administration and/or Volunteer Program Management preferred.
Commitment Requirements: Volunteer at least 12-16 hours per week, at least twice a week for a minimum of 6 months (flexible schedule options within Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 8am-5pm).
Interested? Contact: Amber Bruner - please include a resume, and a brief description of your current skills, future goals, and why you are interested in this opportunity. After volunteer application materials are reviewed finalists will be invited for an in-person interview.
Education Program Management Intern
The OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery is looking for a Education Program Management Intern. This position will participate in the coordination of educational programs, including meeting with Faculty Directors, Department Management and Executive teams, planning and designing meeting agendas for professional conferences, coordinating goals and objectives, obtaining written disclosures and approvals from faculty speakers, planning event logistics, attending events, and fielding questions from participants. In addition, this intern will also be involved in setting up scheduled and unscheduled rotations for outside visitors who are training or observing within the department. This includes working directly with faculty members to identify mentorship schedules and logistics as well as educational scope and goals.
Eligibility: We are looking for an emerging leader who is willing to communicate effectively with physicians, executives, and other administrative staff. Desired qualifications include excellent leadership skills, ability to work independently and in groups, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of professionalism. Applicants must be proficient using computer applications including MS Office Suite and must be proficient with Internet search engines. Preferred applications will have computer database experience or experience with Microsoft Sharepoint.
Commitment Requirements: Volunteer at least 15-25 per week (15-40 hours a week for academic credit).
Interested? Please send resume and cover letter to waldoh@ohsu.edu. **Must include "Education Intern" in the subject line of the email or your application will not be considered.** The cover letter should address the following: (1) Major or graduate program name (2) Anticipated graduation date (3) Dates of availability (4) Why you would like to learn about Program Management at OHSU (5) What you bring to our team.
Oregon Clinical and Translation Research Institute (OCTRI)
Oregon Clinical and Translation Research Institute is looking for two - three people to volunteer in our study coordinator services department. These volunteers will gain invaluable insight into the world of clinical and translational research by assisting our study coordinators in organizing research activities and conducting study visits. Volunteers will answer general inquiries and serve as a welcoming resource to the front outpatient reception area, escort subjects to study visits, transport samples, organize supplies, provide administrative support, and assist on special projects.
Eligibility: Highly motivated individuals with an interest in healthcare, medicine, and clinical research. Previous exposure to a research is recommended, but not required.
Commitment Requirements: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, 8-20hrs per week.
Interested? Contact: Carrie Farrar, MPH at farrarc@ohsu.edu
For more information visit the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute website (http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/octri/ )
