Volunteers of America Oregon
Tess Waechter Smith has extensive experience in various roles within the social work and counseling field. Working with different organizations, their roles have included counseling, teaching, managing logistics, and creating safe environments for youth. Tess has a BA in Music and a Master's in Social Work with a focus on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Volunteers of America Oregon
Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA) nurtures, uplifts, and empowers the most vulnerable members of our community – from those struggling with addiction or seeking to flee domestic violence to abused and neglected children and the frail elderly. Since 1896, it has been our mission to change lives by promoting self-determination, building strong communities, and standing for social justice. Today our 350 staff members and more than 615 volunteers serve over 17,000 people through 24 programs in Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.