L'Arche Portland Campus Volunteer Coordinator (CVC)

Position Details Position Information Job Title L'Arche Portland Campus Volunteer Coordinator (CVC) Department Moreau Center Terms and Hours Approx. 7-10 hrs/wk; Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semester Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage Job Summary L'Arche Portland is a community of people with and without disabilities, building relationships across difference. In Portland, we have a group home, a co-living home, and we come together for community events. As a Campus Volunteer Coordinator (CVC) you will work as a liason between UP/the Moreau Center for Service and Justice and L'Arche Portland to coordinate student volunteers and engagement opportunities including events on-campus, events off-campus, and ongoing off-campus service. L'Arche@UP, formerly known as REX, is a longstanding program bringing together UP students & people with intellectual disabilities in the Portland metro area. It is a space for inclusive spiritual reflection and relationship building. Because of the long-standing programmatic partnership between L'Arche and UP, event planning is a larger element of the CVC role at L'Arche Portland. Events include an annual Nativity play and a spring picnic. L'Arche Portland's two home locations are in east Portland and Beaverton, both about 1.5 hrs from campus on public transit or about 30 minutes by car. It is not required for the L'Arche CVC or a regular volunteer to be a driver. However, regular volunteers at our homes will want to factor in commute time when considering how often and for how long to volunteer each time. The L'Arche CVC will also be responsible for recruiting drivers for carpooling to off-campus events if they are not able to drive or they need additional carpooling. Moreau Center vehicles are available for reservation for transportation to sites. CVCs strengthen the Moreau Center by being direct links to the local community and by making local community needs known to their peers and the greater campus community. The L'Arche CVC will report to the Director of Community Life at L'Arche, Jessica Bridges, and Moreau Center Program Manager for Community Engagement. Core Duties The CVC will have a set of responsibilities defined by L'Arche . These tasks will be determined by the needs of the organization and the skills and interests of the applicant. In addition to L'Arche's requirements, the CVC will serve as the point-person or link for the organization to the campus. Responsibilities include: Attend Campus Volunteer Coordinator workshop at the start of each semester, facilitated by Moreau Center staff. Recruit volunteers from University of Portland community. Maintain updated agency contact info and participant lists for Moreau Center files Track and report volunteer engagement and other data, as needed. Engage directly with L'Arche, spending time in community and building relationships. Facilitate transportation of volunteers as needed. (CVCs have access to Moreau Center-assigned vehicles) Serve in areas of need with the partner organization within the defined scope of the CVC position. Manage all communications with volunteers. Other relevant duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Willing to commit to an intensive volunteer experience Prior work and/or volunteer experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Authentic desire to serve and impact local community Personal or vocational interest in the following areas: education, social work, social justice, healthcare, theology, and/or disability studies Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting and coordinating peers Physical Requirements N/A Posting Detail Information Posting Number SE973-2023 Number of Vacancies 1 Estimated Start Date 08/12/2026 Open Date 03/10/2026 Close Date 10/11/2026

Created: 2026-03-10