Volunteer FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a donation to Dougy Center?
You can make a donation online, by calling 503.775.5683, or by mail. Please make checks out to Dougy Center and mail to: P.O. Box 86852, Portland, Oregon 97286. Thank you for supporting children and families who are grieving!
How can I become a Volunteer Facilitator for a group?
We place Volunteer Facilitators according to our time/day/location needs. We try to accommodate personal preferences (i.e. age group), but cannot guarantee your preferences will be met. We ask that volunteers be flexible and open to contributing to meet the needs of our groups and families.
How can I volunteer?
There are many ways to volunteer with us! Opportunities include becoming a facilitator for our peer support groups, assisting with development and fundraising events, and supporting our program through administrative tasks and cleaning tasks.
Who can join a Dougy Center group?
Children and teens ages 3-18 who have experienced the death of a parent, caregiver, or sibling and their parent or adult caregiver. Young adults ages 19-40 who have experienced the death of someone in their lives. Families who have a family member living with an advanced serious illness.