Church Youth Groups
Church Youth Groups are the backbone of our annual PUMP Summer Program. Click below to see more about how your group may serve in Portland’s inner city…
Internships
PUMP Works interns are the core staff of the PUMP Summer Program. Our internships offer young adults an incredible opportunity to change kids’ lives while having a life-changing experience of their own. Click below to learn more about these short-term, paid ministry positions. For more information, please email us at internship@pump-works.org.
Reading Volunteers
“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” You can make a difference in the life of a child! Come down and work with our children this summer by volunteering with our reading program. Spend time one-on-one with a child or work in a small group—the curriculum is provided, so you do not have to prepare anything ahead of time. Just bring your love for reading along with you to encourage and inspire our kids! Studies show that children with strong reading skills and a love of books are more likely to be successful in school. You can help!
- When: mid-June through mid-August (M/Tu/We, 9-11 am)
- Where: on-site at St. Charles School (NE Portland)
- What: helping inner-city children grades 1-5 improve their reading literacy
- Volunteers needed: 20+
- If interested, email Lori VanDer Kamp at volunteer@pump-works.org