At UKANDU, we believe it's a privilege to serve
UKANDU is, first and foremost, a volunteer-driven organization. We're so grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to providing families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer hope, joy, and connection.
Our programs are 100% free of charge to the families we serve - something that can only be accomplished with the help of over 200+ volunteers that make our two, week-long, residential camps and other year round programs possible.
Get Involved
Volunteer Training
April 27th
Moda Tower
Please join us for a training session on childhood development, facilitated by licensed professionals DQ and Sequoia, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This session will focus on trauma-informed approaches and DEIB perspectives. Attendance is mandatory for all 2024 UKANDU Volunteers. If you are unable to attend in person, a recording will be provided for viewing prior to volunteering.
Camp UKANDU
Mandatory Staff Training: June 15 - 16, 2024
Camp Dates: June 16 - 22, 2024
Volunteer Informational
April 30th
Virtual
Are you interested in learning more about what volunteering with UKANDU looks like? Join us on a virtual panel discussion, guided by UKANDU staff and local PDX-Metro volunteers. Here, you will gain invaluable insights into the joys and challenges of volunteering! Don't miss this opportunity to explore the spirit of UKANDU's community in a welcoming and pressure-free atmosphere.
*Zoom link will be sent via email 24 hours prior to the event.
UKANDU Family Camp
Mandatory Staff Training: July 14 - 15, 2024
Camp Dates: July 14 - 20, 2024
Hear From Our Volunteers
UKANDU volunteers really are one, big, wacky, family. Our volunteers commit their time, talent, and energy each year whether it's with outrageous skits at campfire, staying in a cabin during a week of camp, serving on our leadership team or board of directors, helping execute our two fundraising events, or delivering supplies to participants houses for our virtual events.
It's not an exaggeration to say we wouldn't be able to do what we do without our volunteers! If this sounds like you or something you want to be apart of you can express interest in volunteer opportunities here or reach out to our Program Director, Robin Emerick (Bluebird) with any questions!