VOLUNTEER


WFWA is 100% volunteer run


The more volunteers we have, the stronger voice we create to put forth our demands for systemic change. Jobs with wages we can live on, adequate food, safe and secure housing and utilities are necessities to end poverty for all working people. Please call WFWA at (503) 681-9399 to schedule a time you can come in and attend an organizing activity that starts with an orientation for new volunteers. Bring a friend!

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Call 503-681-9399 to schedule for a volunteer activity

Volunteers working with a WFWA member at a benefit advocacy session

Benefit Advocacy

Wednesday at 9am - 3pm

Volunteers learn how to work with WFWA members to fill benefit requests ranging from recovering stolen wages to stopping illegal evictions or utility shutoffs to resolving unmanageable medical bills.

A WFWA organizer at a migrant camp signing up a new member

Operation Camp Crew

Sundays May to September

Volunteers and WFWA members reach migrant workers living on farm labor camps to bring the benefit of organization, community connection and material aid, such as food, clothing, sun protection and cooling supplies.

Volunteers on a membership canvass signing up a new member

Canvasses

Saturday at 10am - 5pm

Alone and isolated we cannot achieve anything, united we can win! Volunteers canvass door-to-door in low-income neighborhoods where members and potential members live, to build organization where it’s needed the most.

WFWA member runs a food distribution from home

Food Distributions

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning

Twice per week WFWA members run supplemental food distributions from their homes to other members. We prioritize fresh, organic and healthy food items and always need donations, volunteer drivers and other assistance.

Volunteers working on a computer designing the Norhwest Farm Worker

Publications

Sunday at 11am - 4pm

Produce an independent newspaper, eye-catching flyer or a poster to aid the cause of low-income workers. Professionals with skills or complete beginners are welcome!

A WFWA member puts her hands up to welcome all to the new WFWA Benefit Office

Clothing Distributions

Twice per month on Friday and Saturday

WFWA’s donated Benefit Office space is located at Hillsboro United Methodist Church and available for members twice per month. Volunteers assist sorting and organizing clothing, greeting members as they arrive and doing benefit intakes for other types of member benefit requests.

WFWA’s Method of “On-the-job” Training

See One, Do One, Teach One

WFWA teaches basic organizing skills to all who dare to care and invest the time to learn. No prior experience or special skills are needed.

Organizing as a Profession

Full-time Organizers Needed!

WFWA provides training through all its activities, thus giving volunteers the opportunity to become professional volunteer organizers. Ask about our organizer training programs, including classes in organizing method and lessons from history of labor and political organizing in the U.S. Volunteers are needed 365 days a year!

WFWA:

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Volunteer your skills as a Spanish translator or interpreter


  • Build

    Build an 11-point self-help membership benefit program of emergency food, preventative medical and non-emergency dental care, legal advice, utility bill advocacy, clothing and more. The benefits provide stability to low-income workers fighting for long-term change. Volunteer benefit staff coordinate professionals, advocates, drivers and interpreters.

  • Mobilize

    Mobilize campaigns alongside WFWA members to end government policies that undermine the survival of working families, while fighting for full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 goals now!

  • Assist

    Assist WFWA members in organizing self-help holiday campaigns in the spirit of solidarity and mutual aid, so low-income workers can celebrate the season with decency and dignity.

  • Celebrate

    Celebrate WFWA members, volunteers and supporters from all walks of life at special events that mark WFWA milestones. Invest your time and special talents to help make these events extraordinary!

  • Contribute

    Contribute your skills to organize day-to-day activities in WFWA’s office including group publication and letter mail-outs, clerical work, phone calls, driving and more.