Volunteer & Job Opportunities – January 2026 Edition
AmeriCorps VISTA | May 2026-2027 Cohort
Explore a career in public health! Recruitment for AmeriCorps VISTA members to serve from
May 2026 - May 2027 will open on February 2, 2026! The last day to submit an application is March 3, 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as positions are offered on a rolling basis.
OHSU Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare
February 5* 6-8pm| Join us for our next Healthcare Volunteer Information Session
*dates and times subject to change
January 27 @ 9-11am | Randstad Staffing Job Fair – Beaverton, OR
January 29 @ 2pm | Apprenticeship Workshop – Salem, OR
February 11 @ 10am-12noon| Second Chance Career Fair – Portland, OR
March 19 | Oregon Professional Educator Fair – Salem Convention Center
Details to coming soon.
April 21 10am – 2pm | Health Professions Fair – Oregon State University
Trades Career Fair - PCC Career Pathways & STEP Trades Career Fair
Details to be announced.
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 2026.
Facebook page – Cascadia Moulage
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.
We help people find jobs and businesses find talent.
Job Seeker Workshops – Virtual and In Person (Portland area)
WorkSource Oregon hosts a variety of virtual and in-person workshops for job seekers to help build their skills and offer support during their career search. See the calendar for offerings at WorkSource offices in Tigard, Gresham, north and northeast Portland, as well as virtual classes. Class descriptions are included.
Energy Conservation and Weatherization Internship – Beaverton
Oregon Training Institute's Energy Conservation and Weatherization paid internship is now accepting applications for its second cohort. Dates to be announced. Interns will build skills, gain field experience, secure certificates and earn wage hikes as they progress through three learning phases.
Portland Community College (PCC) - College and Career Prep Calendar
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. Our 1 to 2 week classes will focus on career and training options in healthcare and will take place in person. We will invite industry professionals, program advisors, and program instructors to give us a clear picture of employment and education in healthcare, and will hopefully have at least one tour to a healthcare program or environment!
PCC Discover Manufacturing info session | Portland Metro This no-cost class at Portland Community College. Our class will focus on career and training options in manufacturing and will take place in person. We will invite industry professional, program advisors, and program instructors to give us a clear picture of employment and education in manufacturing, and will hopefully have at least one field trip to a manufacturing facility to explore a manufacturing environment!
CAREERS Publication | Online Resource
Job Placement Services Contract Training (JPSCT)
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.
Financial Assistance for Registered Apprentices
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Board and Commission Member Opportunities (Multiple listings)
All Healthcare News Job postings
There is a federal hiring freeze currently in effect for most executive branch positions. It was extended into 2026. 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.
Photo credit:
This edition’s Volunteer & Job Opportunities tile image was taken in Hood River, Oregon and submitted by SERV-OR volunteer, Daniel Laury.
Daniel answered our call-out for photos showing Oregon’s scenic beauty. Thank you, Daniel.