Volunteer & Job Opportunities – Issue 39 (September 2025)
OHSU Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare
Join us for our next Healthcare Volunteer Information Session: October 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join SERV-OR (State Emergency Registry of Volunteers for Oregon)
Become an American Red Cross Mental Health Volunteer
Maybelle House - Volunteering & Community-Engaged Learning (Portland, OR)
Volunteers from all walks of life and throughout Portland partner with us to help create a city where we all belong.
Volunteer as a Moulage Artist with Cascadia Moulage!
What is moulage? Moulage, from the French word for "molding" or "casting," is a technique that applies realistic mock injuries to people or mannequins for training. It is used by medical, military, and emergency response personnel to simulate real-world injuries. Are you interested in learning skills in moulage artistry for emergency healthcare trainings and exercises? Cascadia Moulage is training new volunteers email Cascadia.moulage@gmail.com to get involved in upcoming training and events in 2025.
ODHS Volunteer (Statewide)
Volunteers are an integral part of ODHS. There is a broad range of volunteer opportunities that help serve ODHS clients and staff. Volunteers are recruited and placed in jobs that help to meet community and customer needs. Volunteers provide personalized ways to help clients, staff, offices and communities in a wide variety of ways.
Ticket to Work is a free federal program for people who are blind or have a disability and receive certain assistance. People who are 18 to 64 years old and want to work may use this program to prepare for work and find a job.
September 24 | Albany Business Extravaganza and hiring event – Albany, OR
Business and hiring event hosted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce.
September 24 | Job & Resource Career Expo – Hillsboro, OR
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Meet employers actively hiring in the areas of administration, engineering, information technology, finance, project management and more. Attend workshops and panel discussions on new career paths, upscaling, starting a business, and more — plus get a new professional headshot!
September 30 | Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo 2025 – Canyonville, OR
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Job seekers, bring your resume. Explore career opportunities with over 140 companies. Skilled trades, public service, health care and more. Open to adult job seekers from anywhere and students from Lane, Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties. Free admission.
Oregon’s Employment First Summit
Celebrate Oregon’s Employment First initiative to advance employment for people with I/DD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) as well as celebrate October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the passage of Senate Bill 810. October 1-2, 2025 – Portland, OR | Click here for registration information.
October 16 | PNW Construction Expo – Portland, OR
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Career seekers interested in construction or the trades. This trade show’s purpose is to showcase the $15 billion worth of work coming to Oregon and SW Washington over the next 10 years and highlight workforce programs and small businesses that will help make that possible.
PCC career exploration classes
Non-credit, no cost classes to help you build confidence, gain skills, and make a plan. All are welcome!
PCC Discover Healthcare info session | Portland Metro Portland Community College is hosting two info sessions about its healthcare programs. Participants will get help understanding the job market, exploring career paths, paying for training and onboarding to Portland Community College programs. Career focuses include Medical Assisting, Emergency Medical Tech, and Eye Tech roles. The program runs for two weeks, with sessions running 9:30 a.m. - noon on Tuesdays through Fridays.
PCC Discover Manufacturing info session | Portland Metro This no-cost class at Portland Community College introduces the Microelectronics and Electronic Engineering programs. Participants can connect with funding resources, tour manufacturing employers, experience a cleanroom environment, hear from industry professionals and set academic and career goals. The class may also qualify participants for PCC scholarships.
CAREERS Publication | Online Resource
The Public Health CareerMart from American Public Health Association (APHA)
Maritime Welding Scholarship | Portland
WorkSource Portland Metro is offering a scholarship for Portland Community College's Maritime Welding and Pipefitting program.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Board and Commission Member Opportunities (Multiple listings)
All Healthcare News Job postings
State and County Job Opportunities
There is a federal hiring freeze currently in effect for most executive branch positions. It was extended through October 15, 2025. This means agencies are generally prohibited from hiring new employees. However, there are some exceptions, particularly for positions related to national security, public safety, and law enforcement. Even after the freeze is lifted, agencies will face restrictions, with a limit of one new hire for every four employees who leave.