Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities is a Columbia-based program that offers volunteer services in the Senior Center, Warming Center, Money Management, and Home-Delivered Meals programs, as well as general office and administrative work, with no age restrictions.

VolunteerMatch

VolunteerMatch connects volunteers with local public opportunities through an online search tool. With no age restrictions, it provides nationwide services.

Warren Water Association

Warren Water Association offers after-hours urgent assistance for urgent water matters. They can be reached at (503) 410-2792.

Washington County Sheriff

The Washington County Sheriff provides law enforcement services to the residents of Washington County, Oregon, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Washington Gorge Action Programs – Representative Payee Program

Washington Gorge Action Program’s Representative Payee Program provides financial services for those who cannot manage their money due to physical or mental incapability and offers authorized Social Security and/or SSI benefits to meet their daily living needsluding food, clothing, housing, and medical expenses. There is no age restriction, and the program is available statewide and out of state.

Water/Sewer – City of Clatskanie

The Water/Sewer service offered by the City of Clatskanie handles after-hours urgent matters that are related to water and sewer systems. The service can be reached at (503) 308-2019.

Water/Sewer – City of Columbia City

This program provides urgent water and sewer services to residents in the City of Columbia City outside of normal business hours. For assistance with after-hours water or sewer emergencies, call (503) 397-1521.

Water/Sewer – City of Rainier

The Water/Sewer – City of Rainier – After-Hours Urgent Matters program provides a dedicated phone number, (503) 397-1521, for residents to report urgent water and sewer issues outside of normal business hours in the city of Rainier.

Water/Sewer – City of Saint Helens

The City of Saint Helens offers water and sewer services with an after-hours urgent matters hotline available at (503) 397-1521.

Water/Sewer – City of Scappoose

The Water/Sewer service provided by the City of Scappoose offers an after-hours urgent matters service that can be reached at (503) 397-1521.

Water/Sewer – City of Vernonia

The City of Vernonia provides water and sewer services. For more information, you can contact them at (800) 696-7795.

Weatherization

Weatherization is a program that offers grant-funded services to help low-income households in Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties reduce their energy costs.

Well Connected

Well Connected is a free service that connects individuals aged 60 and above nationwide through phone conversations on topics including education, support, and favorite activities. Each group lasts between 30 minutes to an hour and accommodates up to 12 participants.

Well Spouse Association

The Well Spouse Association offers advocacy, peer to peer support groups, and online resources for spousal caregivers of chronically ill and/or disabled partners. They educate healthcare professionals and the general public about the unique challenges and issues faced by these caregivers. Services are available nationwide with no age restrictions.

West Oregon Electric Cooperative

Qualifying members of West Oregon Electric Cooperative can receive assistance with their energy bills through the Oregon Energy Fund, St. Vincent DePaul, and WOEC’s “Care to Share” energy assistance funds.

WIC – Women, Infants, & Children

WIC provides supplemental and nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, and screening & referrals to other health, welfare, and social services for Women, Infants, & Children. Contact wic@columbia-health.org for more information.

Willamette National Cemetery

Willamette National Cemetery offers military honors services performed by the Oregon National Guard on a first come, first served basis. Local reserve, veterans service, and other organizations may also perform military honors upon request, without age restrictions, statewide.

Wills, Trusts and Elder Law

Oregon State Bar offers online resources for wills, trusts, estate planning, and elder law inquiries, providing general legal information without age restriction throughout the state.