The heart of our program- volunteers
Volunteers donate over 2,000 hours per month!
Cassi Martin volunteers in the Fostering
Attachment Classroom at Chelsea's Place. “Volunteering shows me first-hand what the needs of the children and parents are in our community. I feel blessed that I can lend a hand.”
Denis Carnaby spends time in the therapeutic classrooms playing dress up with the kids at Chelsea's Place.
Auxiliary update
New Auxiliary Grants are a "LifeSaver" The FBB Auxiliary has started a grant program to support our families with the money they raise throughout the year.
"I was granted money for my Chemeketa school books, and I just wanted to say thank you. It was a life saver. I love everything about FBB. Nothing but good things come from there. Thank you so much."
Jeannie's son DamianFBB Auxiliary - Give the gift of volunteer hours by joining FBB's Auxiliary. This group of women meets every 4th Monday of the month to provide support for the work and mission of FBB. Contact Julie Hilty at 503-566-2132 ext. 254 or email jhilty@familybuildingblocks.org.
This video was produced and generously provided by CCTV Non-Profit Center.
Volunteering we need most right now
Table Captains - Host a table of your friends at our Polk County Dream Builders Luncheon March 8th. Help spread the message of keeping children safe and families together with your friends,
neighbors and co-workers.
FBB Auxiliary - Give the gift of volunteer hours by joining FBB's Auxiliary. This group of women meets every 4th Monday of the month to provide support for the work and mission of FBB.
Updated December 2011
Volunteer sign-up
Application
After you have contacted FBB about volunteering, we might ask you fill out this application and background registry.
Volunteer application you can print (PDF)
Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry
Internships
We provide a supportive and nurturing environment for interns. Trained staff help students explore our programs, and expose them to the rewarding work of the social services. We currently have student interns from Chemeketa Community College, Willamette University, Oregon State University, Corban University, Western Oregon University and Portland State Masters of Social Work programs.
Contact Jenn at 503-566-2132 ext. 221 for more information about internships
Interns from Portland State, Western, Willamette and Corban at FBB's 2011 Dream Builders Luncheon
“I volunteer at FBB because I believe in the lasting impact they have on children and families.”
-Rachel Hart, volunteer at Gracie’s Place
Luanne Boice- A veteran volunteer in the preschool therapeutic classroom said, “the best thing about volunteering is seeing the expression on children’s faces when they are learning something new!”
Joyce Zook- A new volunteer in the preschool room at Gracie’s Place said the best part about volunteering is “being part of a solution.”
“To be in a classroom with a child is an honor, a privilege…I find it very humbling that a little child would choose to bond with me.”
-Linda Chase, volunteer for six years
“One of the best things I ever did for myself in my entire life!”
-Marty Thomson, volunteer for six years
