The members of Nydia Temple No. 4 donate their time, talents, and generosity to the Shriners Children’s Hospital-Portland, as well as the Shriners Children’s Hospital-Honolulu. Our Supreme Temple assigns hospitals to each Daughters of the Nile Temple in our organization and these have been assigned to Nydia. We are truly fortunate to have a premier hospital right here in our home town.

Volunteers from Nydia Temple contribute over 8,000 hours of service at the Portland hospital each year. They may serve as drivers of the hospital vans, do clerical work, assist in Child Life, sew needed items and quilts with the Nydia Sewing Committee, and host monthly parties for the patients and their families. To work at the hospital, a volunteer must pass a mandatory tuberculosis test, go through an orientation program, and be certified. The Sewing Committee and the Hospital Party Committee members are appointed by the Queen and eligible volunteers may ask to be added to those.

Annually, Nydia members contribute in-kind items such as toiletries, books, toys, games, fabric, and more totaling in excess of $80,000. The Al Kader Shriners Hospital Support Club welcomes volunteers from Daughters of the Nile to participate in their activities, as well.

Here is specific information on some of our Volunteer opportunities. There’s something for EVERYONE! For more information on volunteering, contact our Queen, Pr. Recorder, or the chairman of a committee.