Wonderfolk

Mentor. Travel. Service.

We remove barriers to access and help diverse youth find their voice in activism and community engagement through travel, arts and nature-based projects Wonderfolk is a program to give motivated high school students from low-income backgrounds the chance to participate in our Student Fellowship program, composed of three parts: 1) a 4 month mentor program that prepares our students for 2) a three

week service-learning, cultural immersion program in Panama, followed by 3) a "Bring it Home" service project, where our students take all the leadership and community engagement skills they've learned and implement them in a service project of their own, in their community at home. We do this all free of charge for our students, as we are trying to take money out of the equation as a limiting factor to formative mentor, travel and service opportunities.

07/21/2026

Early Bird Tickets are officially ON SALE!

Join us for The Big Takeoff, Wonderfolk’s 10-Year Anniversary Gala, as we celebrate a decade of empowering young leaders and look ahead to what’s next.

An evening of connection, inspiring stories, great food, exciting auction items, and a community that’s making a difference.

🎟️ Secure your Early Bird tickets today! Link in bio.

07/07/2026

After a day of traveling, our Wonderfolk crew has officially arrived! New sights, new sounds, new flavors, and plenty of excitement as we settle into what will be an unforgettable trip.

This is just the beginning. Over the next several days, our students will explore, connect, and step outside their comfort zones while experiencing Costa Rica firsthand. We can’t wait to share the moments, memories, and stories that unfold along the way.

A huge thank you to Stormtech Performance Apparel , evo - Portland Store , Parkrose Hardware , and KEEN Garage Portland x KEEN for helping make this journey possible.

A special thank you to Alaska Airlines for helping our students take flight and making this adventure a reality.

Want to follow along? Check out our daily trip journal through the link in our bio to hear directly from our students as they document their experience.

There’s still time to support this journey. Every donation helps create more opportunities like this for the youth we serve.
¡Pura Vida! 🌿🇨🇷

03/12/2026

Day 4 of introducing our 2026 Cohort ✈️

We’re closing out the week by welcoming our final group of students joining Wonderfolk this year. It’s been so exciting sharing the people who make up this new cohort, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish together.

Welcome to Wonderfolk, 2026 cohort!

03/11/2026

Day 3 of meeting the 2026 Cohort 🎨

We’re excited to introduce five more students who are now part of the Wonderfolk community. This cohort is already shaping up to be something really special, and we’re so happy to have them here!

Stay tuned for more introductions!

03/10/2026

Day 2 of meeting our 2026 Cohort! 🌿

Today we’re highlighting another group of incredible students joining Wonderfolk this year. Each person brings their own ideas, experiences, and curiosity, and we’re so excited to see the ways they’ll shape this cohort.

More introductions coming soon!

03/09/2026

Day 1 of introducing our 2026 Cohort ✨

Meet the first five students joining Wonderfolk this year! We’re so excited to welcome this group of thoughtful, creative, and passionate individuals into the community. This is just the beginning…stay tuned as we continue introducing the rest of the 2026 cohort throughout the week!

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love the Wonderfolk way 💌

Today we’re sharing our students’ reflections on why they love Wonderfolk! From meaningful connections and new experiences to growing into confident leaders, their words remind us why this work matters.
We’re so grateful to walk alongside such thoughtful, passionate young people.
Happy Valentine’s Day 💕 Thank you for being part of this community and for continuing to show love through learning, creativity, and care.

02/10/2026

Thank you to and the Arts Access Fund for supporting Wonderfolk’s art and creative programming. This funding helps make our art, workshops, and creative spaces possible, and allows us to explore, nurture, and celebrate our students’ creativity. Through this support, our students are able to imagine, experiment, and express themselves in ways that feel authentic and empowering.

Wonderfolk programming is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council and the Arts Access Fund.

02/04/2026

Built from love. Grown through community 🌱
Wonderfolk is celebrating 10 years of change, connection, and possibility!
- 10 years of students finding their voices!
- 10 years of families trusting the journey!
- ⁠10 years of love in action!

What began as a bold idea has grown into a community shaped by students, families, mentors, alumni, and supporters who believe in what’s possible.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to the next 10 years!

01/28/2026

Wonderfolk is looking for a Program Associate to join our team!
If you’re passionate about community engagement, mentorship, and supporting students, this might be for you.

If you’re organized, adaptable, bilingual (Spanish preferred), and excited to make a real impact with Wonderfolk we’d love to hear from you!
- Learn more and apply via the link in our bio or scan the QR code
- Share with someone who’d be perfect for this role!

Address

Portland, OR
97086-97299

Telephone

303.545.2202

Website

http://wonderfolk.org/

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