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Multnomah Youth Commission: http://www.ourcommission.org/youth/mycindex3.shtm

"The Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC) is a diverse group of youth from around the County, coming together under a common goal: to make the voice of youth heard. By developing policy, we work to infuse the youth perspective at all levels; in government, schools, private organizations and more."
Current Volunteer Positions at Multnomah County Library: http://www.multcolib.org/vol/positions.html

Help the library and get good work experience at the same time!
BecomeX: http://www.becomex.org

"BecomeX is a personal empowerment program for teens and young adult women (16-26 years old) which strengthens self-awareness and self-love while building career competence and essential life skills through interactive experience. "
Big Brothers Big Sisters: http://www.bbbsa.org

"High school juniors and seniors provide elementary student Littles with one-on-one time and attention." Enter your zip code on the volunteer page, and you'll be connected with a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff person.
Do Something: http://www.dosomething.org/

"Do Something is an organization that helps you get involved in your community."
Free Geek: Volunteer: http://freegeek.org/volunteer.php

"Whether you want to volunteer here to learn new skills, perform community service, get credit for school, or just support the cause(s), we have room for you!" FreeGeek's mission: "Helping the needy get nerdy since the beginning of the 3rd millennium."
Girls Incorporated of Northwest Oregon: http://www.girlsincnworegon.org/Mission.html

"...inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold."
Hands On Portland: http://handsonportland.org/AboutUs/index.php/Y&F.teens.html

Volunteer opportunities, both short and long term, in the Portland area -- just for teens!
OMSI Volunteering: http://www.omsi.edu/community/volunteer/

Volunteer for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
Sea Scout Ship City of Roses: http://www.sss601.org

"This is the homepage for Sea Scout Ship CITY OF ROSES. It is of interest to high school age people. It's fun, it can also lead to career choices in the military or marine related fields."
Special Olympics: http://www.soor.org/

"Support Special Olympics via general programming or at a specific event."
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org/

Enter your zip code and find volunteer opportunities within five miles of where you live.

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