Call us at: 503-413-7399

Email us at: volunteer@olshf.org

Learn more about SVS

Connect with your local SVS team at olshf.org/svs, complete a quick 10-minute training, and pass a school-required background check to help screen students using the SPOT Vision Screener - no experience needed!

Learn more about LERC

Help OLSHF change lives around the world by sorting donated eyeglasses at a Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (LERC) party - or host your own! Join us at our Portland warehouse (by appointment), perfect for Lions, scouts, students, and community groups. Email Tracy Brown at Tracy@olshf.org to schedule.

Email Us

Assist the OLSHF office with essential administrative tasks like data entry, mailings, and organizing materials. Your help behind the scenes keeps our sight and hearing programs running strong! Email volunteer@olshf.org to get involved.

For SNAP / ABAWD Benefit Volunteers:

Starting December 1, individuals enrolled in SNAP through the ABAWD work-rules may now fulfill their required 80 hours/month (approximately 20 hours/week) via volunteering.

Any of the volunteer opportunities listed above qualify as approved volunteer hours with ODHS.

Our team is committed to supporting volunteers who rely on SNAP benefits by providing clear guidance and the proper documentation needed to meet program requirements. Please email volunteer@olshf.org with the subject line “SNAP Benefit Volunteer” to start today!

ODHS Website

    • YES, hours spent volunteering at our nonprofit (OLSHF) count toward the ABAWD work requirement for SNAP benefits

    • Volunteers must complete at least 20 hours of service each week to remain eligible for the exemption. While OLSHF is unable to provide the full 20 hours, time spent volunteering with us can be counted toward your required total

    • Our team will provide the letter of proof of volunteer hours that will include the company name (OLSHF), phone number, client’s name, and the number of hours volunteered each week.