volunteer at mva

make a lasting impact

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Instruct or assist with a class —bring your ideas and talents and we will help fold it into our class curriculum.

  • Join adventurous outings with small groups of individuals including beach trips, local fairs, and outdoor music festivals.

  • Help with community events like MVA’s Seasonal Dances or the annual March Madness Basketball game.

MVA Volunteer helping man with disability in a classroom setting

See how much fun our Volunteers have every day!

We value our volunteers! Volunteer time is estimated to be valued at $28.54 per hour according to a survey done in 2021 by Independent Sector.

What a wonderful experience to share my love of art with artists in training. They are very eager to learn and we enjoy our time together. Everyone’s art is great and I have been amazed at the beautiful work we’ve been able to create.

MVA white heart logoRudy Van Soolen, A Local Artist - Eagle's Nest Gallery

DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL AS A VOLUNTEER

MV Advancements empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Community members who volunteer in Yamhill, Polk or Marion counties can discover the immense personal enrichment that comes from working locally with the people we support.

Group of women outside residential home laughing and smiling

SO MANY REASONS TO VOLUNTEER

Anyone can make a difference. Students can receive course credit for volunteering, and parents and community members can participate in a wide range of group activities.

WHAT CAN YOU SHARE?

If you have a hidden talent that you’d like to share, we want to hear from you. Are you an engaging storyteller? Love to teach about healthy lifestyles? Got out-of-this-world organizational skills? MVA would love to put your gifts to work!

MVA group of volunteers and those they serve smiling and chatting at picnic table

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

An MVA staff member is on site during all client activities, so volunteers have a resource for assistance if necessary.

Woman volunteer smiling with a man with disabilities holding a hamburger at a BBQ

YOU’LL FIND JOY, TOO

Volunteers constantly tell us about the enjoyment they get from working with MVA and those they support.

Because the safety of those we support is a top priority, all volunteers are kindly asked to complete a background check before joining us.