Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

Come join Friends of the Crook County Library for a fun book sale at the Crook County Library in Prineville Oregon.  Volunteers are needed on Saturday February 21 at 8:30 AM to set up the sale; 10:00 AM to staff the sale: and 1:00 PM to pack up unsold books. You can help with one or more of these tasks, ranging from 2 to 4 hours in duration.  The sale starts at 10:00 AM and runs until 1:00 PM.  Volunteers receive a free bag of books. 

Parental consent is needed for volunteers under age 18. 

More information on Friends can be found at: Friends of the Library | Crook County Oregon (crooklib.org).

Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) is a non-profit offering support to families navigating disability in Central and Eastern Oregon. We offer a variety of services for our families, and we love what we do!

Do you remember the joy of learning to ride a bike? At Bike for Life Camp, we get to share that joy with children of all abilities—helping them discover independence, confidence, and connection through cycling.

What you'll do: 

No Experience Needed:

Time Commitment: 

Session 1: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Session 2: 10:30 am - 11:45 pm
Session 3: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Session 4: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Why It Matters

Come join the fun! We will have a superhero day mid-week, and a celebratory bike parade on Friday to celebrate everyone's hard work! 

For questions or any accommodations, please reach out to Stefany at 541-390-2208 or email stefany@codsn.org

Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) is a non-profit offering support to families navigating disability in Central and Eastern Oregon. We offer a variety of services for our families, and we love what we do!

Join us for a day of connection and growth at the Breaking Barriers Conference! This conference is an opportunity for self-advocates, professionals, and families to learn from each other and discover disability-related resources - It serves as a platform to share the unique and diverse perspectives of all members of our community. Together we will learn to create a truly inclusive society, where all people will enjoy a fulfilling and self-directed life beyond labels. 

We are looking for volunteers to help set up for the conference on Monday, April 20th from 2-5pm. When you help prepare the space, you’re not just setting up chairs, you’re setting the stage for conversations and connections that will ripple out long after the conference! 

We are also looking for volunteers to support the conference on Tuesday, April 21st from 7:30am-5:00pm. Flexible shifts are available and we can work around your availability! Volunteers are the heart of Breaking Barriers - On conference day, we need welcoming faces to greet attendees, friendly helpers to serve lunch, and enthusiastic supporters to keep things running smoothly—from the photobooth to guiding families to their sessions. Every role makes a difference in creating a warm, accessible, and joyful experience for our community. Join us in making the day unforgettable!

Volunteers will receive free admission and lunch for their time! For more information, please reach out to Stefany at 541-548-8559 or email stefany@codsn.org 

Walking Soccer (Indoor) will work on balance and coordination in a fun and supportive environment coached by a neurologic physical therapist and soccer gurus (aka you the volunteers!). Challenge your brain by learning soccer skills and progress to walking soccer games. This round of Walking Soccer will be specific for those with Parkinson's Disease. We would love to have volunteers who are experienced in soccer or are familiar, bonus if you have experience with neuro diagnoses.

We will have outdoor in the Spring as well!

We need volunteers to provide lunch for our weekly veteran community lunch on Thursdays. Go here to read more and sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ABAF23A0FAC43-57440016-lunch#/

We are interested in individuals with grant-writing experience or who want to offer volunteer services through grant-writing. Please be in touch!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Central Oregon Event Assistant - In person in Central Oregon!
(shifts and locations vary)

Help OPB bring community events to Central Oregon! Join the Central Oregon Event Assistant volunteer team! Help greet guests, connect with community members, and support day-of event logistics. Go behind the scenes and meet the team at documentary screenings, radio/podcast recordings, donor recognition events, and more!

If you live in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, or the surrounding area, we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

More info:  Central Oregon Event Assistant

Commitment:

Schedule:

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If you're interested in helping with a future event, please email us at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to Central Oregon for an event. Thank you!

Heart of Oregon is currently seeking Volunteer Tutors to assist students ages 16-24 in improving their math and literacy levels while studying for their GED tests. Tutors will work with students in a supervised one-to-one environment on a regular basis; some small group tutoring experiences may also be available. Tutors can focus on subject areas they feel most confident in.

BACKGROUND

Young people join the Heart of Oregon Corps to improve their community and their individual lives. Heart of Oregon Corps provides opportunities for young adults to further their education, gain job skills, and become a positive part of the community. As a tutor, you would work alongside these crew members, helping them achieve their academic goals and keeping them focused on their futures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

If you have any questions or wish to apply, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at zoe.davidman@heartoforegon.org 

About YouthBuild Mentoring

Mentoring is one of the many services—including academic coursework, vocational training, and leadership development—provided by your local YouthBuild program. YouthBuild mentors are caring adults from the community who volunteer their time to work directly with students as they pursue their educational and career goals. We feel our mentors are one of the critical supports in helping our students get the most out of the program and continuing on a positive path once they transition out of YouthBuild. 

Who are our students?
Our students are young men and women ages 16-24 who have previously dropped out of school and are returning to get their diploma or GED and learn skills for success in their career and life. Many have been in trouble with the law, in the foster care system, or the victim of abuse or exploitation. Most of them have made the decision to “flip the script” on their life, working toward a brighter future for themselves, their family, and their community.

Why do YouthBuild students need mentors?
Behind every successful adult is at least one mentor who helped them overcome a challenge or opened their world to new possibilities. If you reflect on your own life, you will surely think of many caring adults outside your immediate family who helped support you at various points along the way. Mentors inspire us, teach us, challenge us to be better people and achieve our goals.

Unfortunately, many of the young people who come to YouthBuild lack these positive role models in their lives. They may have found negative role models in the absence of positive individuals. While they meet many caring adults during their time in YouthBuild, a mentor from the community is uniquely positioned to provide positive support to the youth when and where they need it the most: In the community. YouthBuild mentors enhance the work of our staff and provide additional support to our students as they take the next steps in their lives.

Who serves as YouthBuild mentors?
Our mentors come from all walks of life. We do not require any special skills or abilities, but we do ask that mentors meet our minimum requirements:

What do mentors and students do together?
Mostly, have a lot of fun! They usually meet in the community at times that are convenient for both the student and the mentor. Often they will do an activity related to the student’s Life Plan, a guiding document that helps the youth set goals in the areas of education, career, family, finances, health, and personal relationships. This might include looking into colleges, exploring a career, or learning how to stick to a budget or become a better cook. But there is also plenty of room for just hanging out, talking about life, and simply having fun together. Occasionally, mentors and students will also take part in service projects or other group activities that lend a bit more structure to the relationship. But mostly, you and your student will work together to come up with activities that work for both of you.

Mentor eligibility  requirments

Benefits

On behalf of the young people we serve, thank you for considering stepping up to the challenge of helping students achieve their goals and improve our community.

For more information, please contact Zoe our Leadership Youth Development Trainer at

zoe.davidman@heartoforegon.org. 

Are you a creative person who likes to tinker and make things? Do you have skills or knowledge in sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, digital die cutting (Cricut or similar), soldering, and/or digital creation and want to help guide others to use these same tools? This might be the role for you! 

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers support staff in charge of the MakerSpace with hands on teaching and assisting customers using MakerSpace equipment. 
-Greet MakerSpace users and help them get oriented to the space. 
-Support users working on personal, self-guided projects. 
-Inform users on safety rules and equipment use. 

Volunteer Qualifications and Required Skills: MakerSpace Support volunteers need to possess the skills and abilities to perform assigned tasks. Skills include basic understanding and a potential for growth in the use of one or more MakerSpace tools and the following: 
-Intermediate technology skills– comfortable with computers for internet browsing and basic instrument troubleshooting. 
-Comfortable with asking questions and learning throughout the creative process.  
-Ability to work with and guide customers of all ages. 
-Patience, flexibility, reliability, compassion, encouragement; enjoy celebrating the success of others. 
-MakerSpace volunteers need to have an active, up-to-date library card within Jefferson, Crook, or Deschutes, that has been signed to acknowledge and agree to Deschutes Public Library rules and policies.  

While not required to have prior experience with MakerSpace equipment to volunteer, those who possess skills or knowledge in sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, digital die cutting (Cricut or similar), soldering, and/or digital creation are encouraged to apply. 

Volunteers should be 18 years old or older.

Volunteer positions will not officially start until the new library is open, which is set for late-Spring.

Are you a creative person who likes to tinker and make things? Do you have skills or knowledge in sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, digital die cutting (Cricut or similar), soldering, and/or digital creation and want to help guide others to use these same tools? This might be the role for you!

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers support staff in charge of the MakerSpace with hands on teaching and assisting customers using MakerSpace equipment. 
   -Greet MakerSpace users and help them get oriented to the space. 
   -Support users working on personal, self-guided projects. 
   -Inform users on safety rules and equipment use. 
 
Volunteer Qualifications and Required Skills: MakerSpace Support Volunteers need to possess the skills and abilities to perform assigned tasks. Skills include basic understanding and a potential for growth in the use of one or more MakerSpace tools and the following: 
   -Intermediate technology skills– comfortable with computers for internet browsing and basic instrument troubleshooting. 
   -Comfortable with asking questions and learning throughout the creative process.  
   -Ability to work with and guide customers of all ages. 
   -Patience, flexibility, reliability, compassion, encouragement; enjoy celebrating the success of others. 
   -MakerSpace volunteers need to have an active, up-to-date library card within Jefferson, Crook, or Deschutes, that has been signed to acknowledge and agree to Deschutes Public Library rules and policies.  

While not required to have prior experience with MakerSpace equipment to volunteer, those who possess skills or knowledge in sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, digital die cutting (Cricut or similar), soldering, and/or digital creation are encouraged to apply. 

Volunteers should be 14 years old or older.

As predictable as the sun rise, poo happens. We remove the solid animal waste daily from the paddocks and stalls. We use the tried and true technology of muck fork and willing back to put the waste in the right space. Its a daily chore that allows your mind to wander to contemplate the big questions in the universe.

Be a Swim Buddy! Help children with disabilities learn water safety and swim skills.

Adaptive Aquatics volunteers work with swim instruction staff and are in the pool to support children with learning and practicing water safety and swim skills. Program participants are elementary and middle school age children with disabilities. Program is offered in partnership with Bend La Pine Schools.

The program is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 am. Volunteers typically help either Tuesday or Thursday morning each week.

Volunteers must complete a volunteer application and a criminal history background check is processed. Volunteers receive training and work closely with staff throughout the program.

Coach youth lacrosse!

If you have lacrosse experience - we need you!

Volunteer coaches needed for co-ed, boys & girls programs. Participants are grade 1-8. Lacrosse season is late March to the end of May.

The youth lacrosse program emphasizes skill development, participation, teamwork, sportsmanship and fun. Teams meet twice each week and play an 8-game schedule.

Lacrosse experience is preferred. Volunteer application is required and a criminal history background check is processed for all potential volunteers age 18 and over prior to volunteering. Volunteer coaches receive training and support throughout the program.

Pre-season training for volunteer coaches will be held in mid-March.

Teen volunteers needed!

Join in and be part of the fun with Bend Park & Recreation District this summer!

Minimum age requirement, schedule, and time commitment vary by program. 

Celebrate the 4th of July with Bend Park & Recreation District!

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Volunteer opportunities available for groups, teens, adults and families.

Pet Parade - Harmon & Drake Park area

8:30 am to noon

For more information, contact kim@bendparksandrec.org or 541-706-6127.

Share your love for Shevlin Park!

Shevlin Park volunteers walk the park and greet visitors to offer information about experiences available in the park, offer reminders to keep dogs on leash, pick up litter and notify staff for any concerns. Volunteers are not responsible for enforcing park rules.

Adult volunteers cover a two-hour shift each week and can pick the days and times that they volunteer. Volunteers may walk the park or may be stationed at a mobile kiosk.

A volunteer application is required, and a criminal history background check will be processed. Volunteers meet with staff for an orientation prior to volunteering. On-going training and support are provided.

The volunteer application is available on the BPRD website at www.bendparksandrec.org.

Be a host at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve.

Volunteers greet visitors and offer information about experiences available in the park and provide reminder for the parks special no bikes and no dogs rules when needed. Volunteers are not responsible for enforcement. 

Adult volunteers cover a weekly two-hour shift on weekdays and weekends. A volunteer application is required, and a criminal history background check will be processed. Volunteers meet with staff for an orientation prior to their first shift. On-going training and support is provided.

The BPRD Volunteer Application is available at www.bendparksandrec.org, click on the volunteer tab near the top of the homepage.

Gather a group to help take care of your favorite places.

Volunteers can help with projects such as raking landscaped and natural areas, spreading bark mulch, picking up litter and pulling weeds. Other seasonal projects may be available.

Projects are typically 2-3 hours and scheduled for weekdays between 8 am to 3 pm.

Volunteers with well trained dogs support Bend Park & Recreation District's goose management program on park district properties. 

Adult volunteers and their dogs visit parks and trails regularly to help encourage geese to move on and out of the parks.

Interested volunteers must complete a volunteer application and a criminal history background check will be processed. Owners & their dogs will participate in an evaluation session to assess communication and the team's ability to work safely with the dog off leash in the parks. The team must demonstrate reliable recall skills and the dog must be able to ignore distractions and cannot touch or harm the birds.  Training and on-going support is provided.  

Help with taking care of your favorite outdoor places. Individuals, families and groups can adopt a site and agree to visit regularly to pick up litter and keep an eye out for weather damage, graffiti, vandalism or potential hazards. Adopters may also take on seasonal projects such as raking out landscape beds, spreading bark mulch and pulling weeds.

There are a variety of parks and trail sections available for adoption. A volunteer application is required, and an on-site orientation will be scheduled prior to getting started with volunteering.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with NAMI Central Oregon. Volunteers are essential to the work that NAMI does. To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

We will reach out to chat with you after receiving your form, so we can learn more about your interest areas and experiences.

Our greatest current needs are for support group facilitators and for a grant writer. NAMI provides free training to become a support group facilitator or mental health education class teacher.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Grant Writer

Admin

Community Outreach

Graphic Design, Writing & Editing

Fundraising

Events

Support

Education

Presentations

Local Advocacy

We look forward to hearing from you!

NAMI Volunteer Info Session

Learn more about volunteering opportunities with NAMI Central Oregon, including training requirements for our free mental health related programs, support groups, classes and workshops, and how you can be of service to your community!

By applying to volunteer for NAMI Central Oregon, you will receive our monthly newsletter and updates.

NAMI Central Oregon is a peer-based, grassroots organization, and volunteers play a vital role. Volunteers are peers who are able to manage their mental health conditions or loved ones and family members of those with mental health conditions, be comfortable speaking about their own experiences with mental health conditions, complete training, and follow the structure of NAMI programs.

Our Prineville Peer Support Group Co-Facilitator will help lead the group twice a month. They will be part of the NAMI Central Oregon community, using shared experiences to support & advocate for individuals and families facing mental health challenges. All training is provided! 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend needs YOU to help make our Throwback Prom, The Great Promsby, a night to remember!

This dazzling fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026, will transport guests to the roaring 20s for a glamorous evening of music, dancing, and celebration, all while supporting local youth.

We’re looking for volunteers (21+) to help bring the magic to life. Whether you love:
  - Welcoming and checking in guests
  - Keeping the energy high and activities running smoothly
  - Working behind the scenes to make it all sparkle

There's a role for everyone!

Volunteer shifts available in 2.5-hour intervals:
1)  6pm to 8:30pm
2)  7:30pm to 10pm
3)  9:30pm to 11pm

Please let us know your preferred time block when you sign up, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Do you love books? Are you interested in learning about the Deschutes Public Library collection and how books get processed? Are you looking forward to experiencing the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch? This may be the volunteer position for you!

The Library needs assistance moving materials from being checked out to back on the shelves. Additional to this role is shelf reading, verifying the order of books on our shelves, and maintaining organization within our collection.

You will learn about the book collection at the Deschutes Public Library as well as ensure customers have access to well organized materials.

Must be 12 or older to qualify for this volunteer position. Hours are flexible, Monday - Saturday. We request that you commit two regular hours per week for a minimum of 6 months for this role.

Volunteer positions will not officially start until the new library is open, which is set for late-Spring.

Do you love your library and want to share it with everyone? Are you interested in learning more about the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch and sharing that information through tours? Then this might be the volunteer opportunity for you! 

The Docent Volunteer position is a vital ambassador, providing customers with an engaging, and informative library experience. Docents will assist with re-opening communication and educational support in the library. Docents will lead tours and offers details about the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch. This volunteer opportunity has a duration of 6-8 months beginning Spring 2026.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: To support the library staff by providing customers with a friendly welcome to the new library. Supply information and lead building tours with the goal of creating an enriching library experience. Docents will offer detailed insights into our new Central Library at Stevens Ranch.

Volunteer Qualifications and Required Skills: Volunteer needs to possess the skills and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Passion for the library.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences in a friendly and approachable manner.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to follow specific protocols for assigned task including following script provided.
• Basic mobility with the ability to stand for periods of time.
• Must be 18+.

Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) is a non-profit offering support to families navigating disability in Central and Eastern Oregon. We offer a variety of services for our families, and we love what we do! 

One of our favorite services is our Jason's Run & Recharge Family Respite Night: a relaxing night of self-care for caregivers to recharge their batteries! Self-care is vital for the wellbeing of all caregivers, and it can be difficult for caregivers of children with disabilities to access. This program provides unpaid caregivers an opportunity to receive 3 free hours of childcare once every three months. This event is on select Wednesdays from 5-8pm. Come play with kids for 3 hours while their caregivers have a night out! This would be a phenomenal opportunity for youth and families to help out together!

You do not need to commit to each respite night to help!

Skills Strengthened Through This Opportunity:

Tasks that support skill-building:

This program is supported by the Jason Opdyke Memorial Fund. 

For more information, please reach out to Stefany at 541-548-8559 or email info@codsn.org 

Must be able to commit to two hours per week for a minimum of 6 months

Do you love books? Are you interested in learning about the Deschutes Public Library collection and how books get processed? This may be the volunteer position for you!

The Library needs assistance moving materials from being checked out to back on the shelves. Additional to this role is shelf reading, verifying the order of books on our shelves, and maintaining organization within our collection. You will learn about the book collection at the Deschutes Public Library as well as ensure customers have access to well organized materials.

Must be 12 or older to qualify for this volunteer position.

Hours are flexible, Tuesday - Saturday. 

We request that you commit two regular hours per week for a minimum of 6 months for this role.

Please respond with any questions!

Thanks!

Calling all book lovers! If you are looking for a way to meet new people and share your love of books with others while supporting the beautiful Crook County Library, located in Prineville, Oregon, Friends is for you! Friends has numerous opportunities to volunteer:  Chapters Bookstore in the Crook County Library, monthly book sales, and joining the Board of Directors to name a few. Other opportunities include general book sorting, restocking Friends Bookstore, helping with membership mailings, and preparing graphics and other materials for Friends purposes.

Helping with book sales is a fun way you can get involved. Sales are generally held on the third Saturday of each month, with larger sales twice a year. Sales run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the larger sales starting at 9:00 am. Potential volunteers from our volunteer list are notified of opportunities prior to the sales. Volunteers may sign up for specific tasks, such as transporting books, organizing books on tables, staffing the sales, and packing up unsold books. Don’t worry if you are not able to lift boxes, you can still help with unpacking/packing books and staffing the sales. Volunteers may be under the age of 18 with parental consent. Volunteers receive a free bag of books! 

See specific postings for more information. 

More information on Friends can be found at: Friends of the Library | Crook County Oregon (crooklib.org).

If you are a fan of children’s books, consider volunteering in Chapters bookstore, operated by Friends of the Crook County Library. This cozy bookstore, located inside Crook County library in Prineville, Oregon, has an impressive collection of children’s books. Proceeds from sales of books in Chapters support Crook County Library programs. 

Volunteers staff the bookstore, sort incoming book donations, and restock shelves. The bookstore is currently open Monday through Friday for approximately three hours per day. Volunteers may work one or more shifts a week. Volunteers should be over the age of 18. Some standing and lifting of books is involved. 

More information on Friends can be found at: Friends of the Library | Crook County Oregon (crooklib.org).

A financial simulation for students.
As a volunteer, all materials are provided, and no special expertise is needed.

You will have a 15 min. orientation before students arrive and after the student orientation you will fill a sales-type role at one of the eight spending category tables such as transportation, kid care, or entertainment.

The students will be assigned a career, income, debt, and family size through the app. They will make budget and purchasing decisions as they are required to visit all 8 tables. A credit union table will assist with financial coaching. Students will also learn about credit scores and unexpected expenses.

After the simulation period there will be a classroom debrief that we ask volunteers to participate in by sharing your observations.

A photo ID is required to check-in as a visitor at the school.

For more information: Bite of Reality Workshops | Mid Oregon Credit Union

A financial simulation for students.
As a volunteer, all materials are provided, and no special expertise is needed.

You will have a 15 min. orientation before students arrive and after the student orientation you will fill a sales-type role at one of the eight spending category tables such as transportation, kid care, housing, or entertainment.

The students will be assigned a career, income, debt, and family size through the app. They will make budget and purchasing decisions as they are required to visit all 8 tables. A credit union table will assist with financial coaching. Students will also learn about credit scores and unexpected expenses.

After the simulation period there will be a classroom debrief that we ask volunteers to participate in by sharing your observations.

A photo ID is required to check-in as a visitor at the school.

For more information: Bite of Reality Workshops | Mid Oregon Credit Union

Stepping Stone Shelter Support

The NeighborImpact Stepping Stone Shelter in Bend is looking for volunteers!

These shifts are ongoing and can be accessed on the following webpage: Volunteer - NeighborImpact

What is the Stepping Stone Shelter?

The Stepping Stone Shelter in Bend is a facility operated by NeighborImpact to provide support and shelter for unhoused individuals and families. The shelter is located at 2346 NE Division Street, Bend, OR 977031 . It has 28 units and a staff office, and it offers various services to its residents, including case management, laundry facilities, and access to nearby grocery stores.

Shift types include: 

These shifts are ongoing and can be accessed on the following webpage: Volunteer - NeighborImpact

Questions? Contact the Volunteer Administrator.

Volunteer Administrator: Grant Jeffrey

Email: grantj@neighborimpact.org

The Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium is such a fun community event that takes place in Bend, Oregon on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 (Father's Day).  We have a ton of different shifts that you can sign up for here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AABA629ABFCC34-61350686-cascade

If you have any questions,  please feel free to contact me, molly@hornerlawllp.com

Take care.

Molly

PWR! Moves is a specialized group classes designed for people with Parkinson’s. This program focuses on increasing your heart rate while including amplitude training (big and fast movements), gait training, and balance and coordination activities. Volunteer assistants help set up and break down equipment, hold equipment for participants, and help with station transitions.

Your role as a volunteer will be to help set up, clean up, and assist participants with exercises. 

We use hay bags for the horses to extend their meal time and know exactly how much they are eating. We fill hay bags daily for the horses meals. 

SOAR with US!

Interests: neurodiversity, struggling students, alternative school, helping kids be successful in public school, arts/crafts/enrichment classes and camps, and community collaboration

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“The last 4 weeks here at home have been truly amazing...Traditionally, the first month of school is really difficult at home.” 

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We teach kids how to "Soar with your strengths. Manage your weaknesses." We believe kids should work on skills needed to become independent, successful adults, but this includes NOT working on what they aren't good at all day long. Struggling kids deserve opportunities for fun and future career explorations too.

We are one of the few organizations in OR that specializes in working with kids who are neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, etc.), and we do this through:

1.) OR Department of Education-approved Alternative School to help students build their success skills to transition back to their general education school. Collaboration with the districts is important. 

2.) Tutoring & Homeschool Support/Classes

3.) Enrichment Camps/Classes (mostly through Bend Parks and Rec)

Our programs provide an array of services, expand our community outreach, and diversify our income. 

Who Are We Looking For in a Board Member?

We are looking for those wanting to help families find HOPE. As a successful neurodivergent person herself (ADHD, dyslexia), Heather, Samara's Executive Director, believes that our motto "Soar with your strengths" should be implemented in the business structure too, so we are looking for people who strengthen the organization with their diverse skills and perspectives. Along with the questions at the beginning of the page, we could use someone with a legal background, more people with financial/business management experience,  and private/charter/homeschool experience. Like many nonprofits, we've had some difficulties building our board back from the Pandemic challenges, but Samara perseveres and is growing. We are ready to strengthen our foundations, assess program viability, and dream for the future. 

Time commitment: Board meetings 4 times a year, some email communication, attending committee meetings when needed, and participating in fundraising events.

Board Member Expectations:

Nonprofits’ Board of Directors is the governing body, overseeing vision, mission, and internal operations of the organization. Board members are elected for two-year terms. 

1) Board members hold overall fiscal and managerial oversight responsibility for the Nonprofit. 

2) They are charged with the supervision and oversight of the Nonprofits’ mission. 

3) They are responsible for making decisions, delegating work, and assuring decisions are carried out in the manner intended. 

4) Ultimately, board members serve as ambassadors for the mission, inside and outside of organizational commitments.

Qualifications for Service

 *We do not discriminate based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age or disability, or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or disability of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

 We look forward to talking with you!

Volunteer Conversations supports volunteer recruitment and management by hosting quarterly forums and online communications for volunteer program managers. We invite you to join our lively board of directors and have an active hand in building our regional volunteer community.

Ongoing: pickup and deliver (to storage) books; Sorting

Weekly basis: Estate Sale management

In need of volunteers for Building Facilities Maintenance in Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Warm Springs

The Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY) program provides one-to-one community-based mentoring for kids that have an incarcerated parent. Volunteers receive initial classroom training, background checks, and individualized coaching to work with the youth they are matched up with. These youth are not involved in the criminal justice system—they are youth that have been impacted by the choices of their adult caregiver.

Volunteers commit to spending a couple of hours each week with their youth. Often they are engaged in community outings, art projects, or youth enrichment with business and civic partners. This could be exploring the High Desert Museum, participating in park and rec programs, jumping at trampoline parks, climbing in rock gyms, riding bikes, swimming, and much more.

COPY youth are between 5 and 15 years old and live in Deschutes County. Volunteers work with their youth for 1 year- building a relationship and connection. Often, mentors continue past that initial year. They can connect after school, after work, or during weekends. There is a high degree of flexibly in scheduling that time.

Additional information can be found at www.sheriff.deschutes.org/copy or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/deschutes.COPY COPY offers 3 Mentor Training per year for new volunteers.

Community Solutions of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization that has provided community dispute resolution services in Central Oregon for more than 28 years. We help people have difficult conversations by providing a wide range of mediation, facilitation, and education programs recognized for their affordable, high-quality, and positive impact.

Mediation supports peaceful conflict resolution and builds bridges across differences. Participants of our Basic Mediation Training (BMT) learn how to create a safe and respectful space, actively listen, identify underlying needs, and empower others to arrive at their own agreements. Our BMT course meets all standards required for Oregon-based community dispute resolution centers (CDRCs).

Our training is a three-part hybrid program (online and in person):

Part 1: Web-based with course content provided via a Student Portal on our website. This part has been developed for self-paced study. During this portion you will also observe several live mediations.

Part 2: An in-person practicum which includes classroom lectures, group discussions, and role play scenarios.

Part 3: Mentorship that includes two observations of mediations, two co-mediations with an experienced mediator, and two coached mediations with an experienced mediator.

When:
Part 1: Mandatory Completion of online material as soon as possible but with a deadline of February 15, 2026 for completing online material and at least two observations of live cases with our senior mediators. The online material also requires responses to the modules that are reviewed by the mediation training team.

Part 2: Practicum, March 13th-15th, 2026, 8am-5pm
The Rosie Bareis Center, NW Bend Oregon

Part 3: Scheduled individually, usually takes another eight hours for the four live cases with de-briefing and coaching.

Additional Information:
Cost: $450.00 (if you volunteer for Community Solutions for 12 cases, a refund of $150 will be given back to you!)

Apply: To apply or for more information on the training please email cvc@solutionsco.org

As a bell-ringer, you’ll spread holiday cheer and inspire generosity by ringing a bell beside a Salvation Army red kettle during the holiday season. Share a warm smile and a joyful “Merry Christmas!” to brighten the day.

What You’ll Do:

Time Commitment:

Requirements:

Impact:
All donations stay local, helping neighbors in need. Join a meaningful tradition that spreads hope and generosity in your community.

Make this holiday season brighter—sign up today at RegisterToRing.com

Executive Director – Equine Outreach Horse Rescue

Location: Bend, Oregon
Type: Volunteer (Approx. 15 hours/week)

Our Mission

At Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, we believe every horse deserves a life filled with respect, dignity, love, and compassionate care. Based in the heart of Central Oregon, we open our gates to abused, neglected, medically fragile, senior, and at-risk equines — offering them not only safety but a new beginning.
Through expert medical care, rehabilitation, patient training, and endless affection, we help horses heal in body and spirit. Some find forever sanctuary or peaceful hospice care here, while others move on to carefully chosen adoptive or foster homes where they can thrive.
Every rescue story is a testament to hope — and to the people who make it possible.

The Opportunity

Equine Outreach is seeking a compassionate, visionary Executive Director to lead with heart and purpose.
This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to change lives, both human and equine. As our Executive Director, you’ll help shape the future of Equine Outreach, inspiring our volunteers, supporters, and community to stand beside us in our mission to give every horse a chance to heal and be loved.

Key Responsibilities

Who You Are

You are a natural leader and compassionate advocate who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You bring:

Why Join Us

At Equine Outreach, you’re not just taking on a role — you’re joining a movement built on compassion, hope, and second chances.
Here, every day offers a tangible opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work alongside dedicated volunteers, generous supporters, and — most importantly — the incredible horses whose lives your leadership will touch.

Together, we create a better world for horses, one rescue at a time.

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact us at admin@equineoutreach.org.

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's? Then we need you! Join our local Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up.

Committee members plan each Walk to End Alzheimer's event from the kick-off to the wrap-up. Activities of our local committee include the following:

Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) is on the lookout for a Marketing Manager to join our dedicated, all-volunteer team.

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in their community through creativity, outreach, and a love of the performing arts.

What You’ll Do:

This is a volunteer role, but one that comes with front-row seats—literally and figuratively—to incredible performances and a vibrant local arts community.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, enthusiastic, and ready to help us grow. Whether you're a seasoned marketing professional or an up-and-coming creative looking to build experience while giving back, this could be the perfect fit.

Based in Redmond, Oregon.

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—please reach out. We’d love to start a conversation. Send email to info@redmondcca.org.  Check out our website:  Redmondcca.org 

Warm regards

Redmond Community Concert Association Board

Please reach out if this sounds like a good fit for you! 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those who have limited English proficiency, and others who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.  

VITA Interpreters provide free language interpretation services to customers who are not fluent in English as they engage with certified VITA tax preparers who are not fluent in Spanish. Basic tax knowledge is helpful, but tax law certification is not required for this position.

A typical volunteer schedule would be 3-4 hours on a weekday evening or a weekend afternoon during February, March, or April.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those who have limited English proficiency, and others who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.  

VITA Greeters create a welcoming atmosphere for taxpayers and other volunteers. They greet taxpayers, assess the type of assistance they need, and make sure they have the documents necessary to complete their tax returns. Tax law certification is not necessary for this role.

A typical volunteer schedule would be 3-4 hours on a weekday evening or a weekend afternoon during February, March, or April.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those who have limited English proficiency, and others who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.  

Volunteer Tax Preparers receive specialized training in IRS Tax Law and the use of IRS Tax Preparation software. They use these skills to work directly with eligible taxpayers and prepare their taxes.

No previous tax preparation experience is required. Volunteers come from all walks of life: working professionals, retirees, college and high school students, and people who just want to help in their communities!

Volunteers can expect to receive approximately 30 hours of training, most of which can be completed online. A typical volunteer schedule would be 3-4 hours on a weekday evening or a weekend afternoon during February, March, or April.

Visitor Services and Natural History Interpretation

https://discoveryourforest.org/volunteer-and-careers/volunteer/

Please contact Davey Pearson for more information:  davey.pearson@discovernw.org

Visitor Services and Natural History Interpretation

https://discoveryourforest.org/volunteer-and-careers/volunteer/

Contact Davey Pearson for more information:  davey.pearson@discovernw.org

Assist with planning and executing the summer SOAR event. There will be 6 meetings before the event, 2-4 hours of work each month, and 8 hours of work on the day of the event.

What is SOAR?

This is our free annual community event that promotes connection, health, and wellness for adults who have a neurologic condition. We offer activities such as: walking soccer, wheelchair basketball, pickleball, fitness classes, etc. Coffee and snacks are provided!

Volunteer responsibilities day of event: Help with setup and/or breakdown. Volunteers will be assigned to various tasks or stations. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the activities and are encouraged to socialize with participants and answer questions/ guide folks to the right place, as needed. 

Volunteer positions available for our annual free SOAR event for people with disabilities.

What is SOAR?

This is our free annual community event that promotes connection, health, and wellness for adults who have a neurologic condition. We offer activities such as: walking soccer, wheelchair basketball, pickleball, fitness classes, etc. Coffee and snacks are provided!

Volunteer responsibilities: Help with setup and/or breakdown. Volunteers will be assigned to various tasks or stations. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the activities and are encouraged to socialize with participants and answer questions/ guide folks to the right place, as needed. 

Assist in setting up and taking down class equipment and assist in class working with participants with neurological diagnoses. Pickleball experience is preferred, but not required. 

Design and lead a group exercise class for people with a neurologic diagnosis. Must have a GFI or CPT certification. Must have experience in the class being led. 

Design and lead a group exercise class for people with a neurologic diagnosis. Must have a GFI or CPT certification. Must have experience in the class being led. 

Assist in setting up and taking down class equipment. Assist in class as needed. Experience within the fitness industry or working with the neurologic population is preferred, but not required.

Assist in setting up and taking down class equipment. Assist in class as needed. Experience within the fitness industry or working with the neurologic population is preferred, but not required.

We would love some help developing marketing and online materials. This is a flexible-hours volunteer job based on projects that come up seasonally. We do have some staff experience with Adobe projects, but often need a professional touch to help our materials stand out.

Our current biggest need is a revamp of our trifold brochure. 

Thanks!

www.destinationrehab.org

Assist in setting up and taking down class equipment. Assist in class as needed. Experience within the fitness industry or working with the neurologic population is preferred, but not required.

Depends on type of fundraiser and needs. Possible tasks include: assist with setup and cleanup, assist in raffles: hand out prizes, pass out tickets, etc. 

Drop off/pick up items in the Bend/Redmond area.

Attend Adventure Group outings between May-October. Go hiking, biking, kayaking, etc with participants who have a neurologic condition. Help with equipment loading and unloading. We are seeking active individuals with a love for the outdoors. Experience working with the neurologic population is preferred, but not required. Commitment: 1 time per week from 9am-12pm (3 times per month, May-October). Must be able to commit to at least half of the outings.

COVO is seeking volunteers to come to Family Kitchen for one hour, once a week - Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8am-9am. We are seeking a maximum of 2 volunteers per shift.

During this hour, a volunteer will make sandwiches (if needed), and set up lunch bags that COVO distributes to camps in Central Oregon.

YOU CAN HELP PROVIDE OVER 700 MEALS IN A MONTH TO THOSE IN NEED!

If you'd like to sign up or learn more, please submit your interest through this posting on Connect Central Oregon, or reach out to COVO's Outreach Coordinator, Frank Strupith, at frank.strupith@covo-us.org.

The Museum has many volunteer opportunities for you! Among our current selections are:

Admissions Greeter: Greet Museum visitors and start them on their journey. Guide them to the daily happenings and new exhibits.

Visitor Services: Help the Admissions Team welcome visitors to the Museum and ensure a positive, memorable visit. Answer any questions visitors have during their visit.

Education:  Assist in providing positive experiences for students, educators and chaperones to the High Desert Museum. Answer questions about content, educational materials, field trip logistics, and ensure schools are excited to return and feel welcomed into the Museum.

Nature Team:  Interpret the High Desert’s natural history, including the region’s plants, fungi, climate, geological features, ecosystems and human interactions within those ecosystems. Assist with various special events including the monthly Natural History Pub, exhibit openings, educational programs, weed pulling on the grounds and other initiatives.

Living History Docent: Engage visitors with activities that supplement exhibits relating to the lives of historical 19th and early 20th century people in the High Desert.

Wildlife Interpreter: Engage with visitor and deliver multiple scheduled wildlife talks throughout the day, from the High Desert Hooves talk to the Otter Encounter.

Wildlife Behind the Scenes: Assist Wildlife keepers with animal care and husbandry in specific areas including Desertarium and Birds of Prey.

Wildlife Gallery Attendant: Do you have a specialized skill or interest and wish to contribute to the Wildlife Department in unique ways? This may be the spot for you!

High Desert Ranger Station: Volunteers open and close the building, raise the flag when open, make sure displays are clean and available to guests, prepare and deliver information about the historic building, the role of the US Forest Service, and provide information about forest management and ecosystems in the current era.

Photography Team: Capture in still photography and video all of the fun and beauty found at the Museum. Photographers are sent to document special events and daily programs.

Silver Sage Trading Display: Silver Sage Trading Display Volunteers support store staff and visitor experiences by refilling the existing merchandise displays, replacing items moved by visitors, performing general cleaning tasks, and making note of any items the store is running low on. This opportunity would be a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys interacting with visitors. This position requires frequent trips up and down stairs, as well as carrying items around the store. Display volunteers must be flexible and creative – displays in Silver Sage aren’t static! Learn more

Silver Sage Trading Inventory:  Silver Sage Trading Inventory Volunteers have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at store operations and work closely with store staff to process new and incoming merchandise. Inventory Volunteers work closely with the Store Lead and other staff to open new boxes (it’s like opening a new present every day!), accurately price and label the items, and keep the stockroom organized. This opportunity would be a good fit for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys methodical work.

Central Services Support: The Central Services Support Volunteers support our facilities staff to ensure the museum stays clean and presentable for visitors. This opportunity would be great for someone who enjoys physical labor and wants to volunteer while the visitors are away.

Trail Docent: The Trail Docent is responsible for making rounds inside the Museum and the outside trails while engaging visitors, answering questions, and notifying Museum staff of any safety and security concerns.

Changing Exhibits: Changing Exhibits Volunteers are responsible for guiding activities that supplement the interpretive opportunities available in our changing exhibits at the High Desert Museum. The primary function is to facilitate hands-on experiences, creating access for audiences, especially children, who might otherwise lack the prior knowledge necessary to engage fully with the passive interpretive elements of some of these exhibits. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about the exhibits and ensure visitors of all ages are excited to return and feel welcomed into the Museum.

New Volunteer Orientations are scheduled monthly September through May.

If you have additional questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator by emailing: volunteer@highdesertmuseum.org

Health Care for All Oregon is a statewide organization that advocates for accessible and affordable healthcare for all Oregonians. Currently, we are focused on outreach and education around universal healthcare in the state and impending legislation that will go to a vote in coming years.

This position is specifically for volunteering in the Central Oregon area, where we have a dedicated chapter.

We are looking for volunteers to do any (or all) of the following, depending on availability/interest:

Can You Give One Hour a Week to Make a Difference for a Child?

SMART Reading is looking for volunteer Readers and substitute Readers to spend one hour a week reading one-on-one with children across Central Oregon. SMART pairs adult volunteers with preschool through third-grade students for fun, child-guided reading sessions and books to keep. The goal of the reading sessions is to have fun with books and help kids foster a love of reading. Joining SMART as a volunteer is a great way to get involved in your local school community! Learn more about this special role here or call 541-797-7726.

You’ll have the opportunity from October through May to:

Most programs operate during the school day; SMART reading days and times vary depending on the individual site.

Sign up online here to be part of our SMART Reading team!

Mustangs To The Rescue is looking to add another Wordpress savvy webmaster to our volunteer roster. Got skills? Call us at 541-330-8943

Mustangs to The Rescue is searching for an individual or group of individuals to research, write, and apply for grants and help fund our programs and events. We also have access to Grant Station, an online grant seeking resource.  This work may be done off site at the convenience of your computer. Please help us steam ahead to the next level!

The Facility Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the Mustangs To The Rescue facility inside and out and for overseeing volunteers who help with maintenance projects.

We respectively ask that ALL visitors, including prospective new volunteer crew members,  request an appointment in advance of their expected visit.  Due to the unpredictable nature of our work, coupled with an all volunteer crew who have jobs outside of their work here, we do not have set hours of operation. Please be patient with us and we will return your call/email as soon as possible.

There are so many great special events that can be held to raise funds for Mustangs To The Rescue, but it takes a someone willing to lead the effort.

If you are comfortable taking the lead and can lead just one event each year, contact us today! 

Whether you want to help coordinator ALL of our special events or just one, our team of volunteers are there for support, we just need you to volunteer your time. 

This role includes working with members of the community, other volunteers, planning the event, gathering needed supplies, advertising, etc. Examples of past special events include a booth at local horse/outdoor events, Obstacle Course Practice days, clinics, adoption events, fundraisers, etc. 

Core tasks may include:

License: Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Boots and gloves not needed, however your financial expertise is!

Our board members can help our community in many ways and don't ever need to get their boots muddy. Cleaning pens and training horses is important, but it is not enough. Every organization deserves a small dedicated team to tend the administrative side in order to allow the general mission to be accomplished.

Our board members:

Must be self-directed, passionate, committed, open minded and interested in making a difference in the equine world and our local community.

Must be able to attend board meetings and the occasional special events and fundraisers throughout the year.  

Must be willing to promote MTTR though your network of relationships. Our ideal board member is an enthusiastic, smart, and dedicated professional, excited to share his or her expertise to help our nonprofit.

Interested? Come climb into the administrative saddle and grab the reins to this community service program!

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We respectively ask that ALL visitors, including prospective new volunteer crew members,  request an appointment in advance of their expected visit.  Due to the unpredictable nature of our work, coupled with an all volunteer crew who have jobs outside of their work here, we do not have set hours of operation. Please be patient with us and we will return your call/email as soon as possible.

Boots and Gloves not needed!

Our board members can help our community in many ways and don't ever need to get their boots muddy. Cleaning pens and training horses is important, but it is not enough. Every organization deserves a small dedicated team to tend the administrative side in order to allow the general mission to be accomplished.

Our board members:

Must be self-directed, passionate, committed, open minded and interested in making a difference in the equine world and our local community.

Must be able to attend board meetings and the occasional special events and fundraisers throughout the year.  

Must be willing to promote MTTR though your network of relationships. Our ideal board member is an enthusiastic, smart, and dedicated professional, excited to share his or her expertise to help our nonprofit.

Interested? Come climb into the administrative saddle and grab the reins to this community service program!

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We respectively ask that ALL visitors, including prospective new volunteer crew members,  request an appointment in advance of their expected visit.  Due to the unpredictable nature of our work, coupled with an all volunteer crew who have jobs outside of their work here, we do not have set hours of operation. Please be patient with us and we will return your call/email as soon as possible.

We can always use help with chores such as mucking, cleaning and organizing tack, weed-management, feeding, watering, grooming, and handling horses. Many of our crew members volunteer to work for a few hours, 1 day a week, while others spend several days a week cleaning paddocks and helping out as needed.

We respectively ask that ALL visitors, including prospective new volunteer crew members,  request an appointment in advance of their expected visit.  Due to the unpredictable nature of our work, coupled with an all volunteer crew who have jobs outside of their work here, we do not have set hours of operation. Please be patient with us and we will return your call/email as soon as possible.

Mustangs To The Rescue needs volunteers to help across Central Oregon at fairs, festivals and special events to help them reach out and involve others in the Mustangs To The Rescue mission to positively impact the community we serve by supporting horses, their owners and potential owners, with assistance, resources and educational opportunities, thus improving the lives of horses and humans in our community. 

We respectively ask that ALL visitors, including prospective new volunteer crew members,  request an appointment in advance of their expected visit.  Due to the unpredictable nature of our work, coupled with an all volunteer crew who have jobs outside of their work here, we do not have set hours of operation. Please be patient with us and we will return your call/email as soon as possible.

Hay Crew! We are looking to add to our amazing feeding team. The feeding team is responsible for ensuring all horses on the property are getting the correct type of hay and grains for each of their meals and making sure all water troughs are filled. We feed 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.  If you would like to learn more about joining the feed team CALL us at 541-330-8943. Thanks!

We respectively ask that ALL visitors, including prospective new volunteer crew members,  request an appointment in advance of their expected visit.

Due to the unpredictable nature of our work, coupled with an all volunteer crew who have jobs outside of their work here, we do not have set hours of operation. Please be patient with us and we will return your call/email as soon as possible.

VOLUNTEER TASKS:
ALS Northwest is looking for a volunteer(s) in/or around Bend, OR who is available on a regular & ongoing basis to support a Person living with ALS with yard work.

SCHEDULE:
Regular assistance for 1-2 hours weekly, any day and any time between 9AM and 6PM.

TRAINING:
You do not need to have prior knowledge or experience to volunteer in this role. After onboarding, you will be thoroughly trained on volunteer policies and best practices through an orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Step 1: Sign-up as a Helping Hands volunteer.

Step 2: Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Annie Teer: annie.teer@alsnorthwest.org

What is Meals on Wheels? Meals on Wheels is a nationwide network of community-based, non-profit programs dedicated to providing older adults who are 60 years old or older and either home-bound or have difficulty shopping/cooking a nutritious meal, a friendly visit and a quick safety check.

What will I be doing when I volunteer? The volunteer job is delivering meals and friendly greetings to home-bound older adults. Most typically, this involves picking up meals at a central location and delivering them along a predetermined route directly to the homes of several older adults in the area. Most deliveries are done between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Once you are done, you return the delivery packaging items, report to the site coordinator and get back on your way.

SHIBA Counselors provide confidential and objective health insurance counseling to people with Medicare in person and by phone. Counselors provide individual health insurance information, counseling, and assistance according to the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) guidelines. Prospective volunteers are caring and respectful with good interpersonal skills, are able to handle complex information, have computer proficiency in email and the internet, have organizational skills, reliable transportation, and no conflict of interest. Counselors are especially needed in Madras, Redmond, La Pine and Prineville. We guide you through the training process.

For more information and to apply online go to https://healthcare.oregon.gov/shiba/volunteers/Pages/volunteer.aspx

SHIBA Program Coordinator: Tia Linschied, Program Manager tlinschied@councilonaging.org

Individuals are needed who are interested in supporting the behavioral and mental health of residents in Central Oregon by serving on New Priorities Family Services’ Board of Directors. The board currently meets monthly throughout the year, but some committees formed by the Board may meet more often. We are looking for caring community & business members who have the knowledge or willingness to work on fundraising, media, budgets, and accounting. Individuals who have resources in the community that might be helpful in obtaining funds, supplies, and equipment for the outpatient treatment office or have experience working as a part of a healthy and functioning board are highly desired.

New Priorities Family Services is a substance and discrimination-free workplace. Background checks and substance use screenings must be completed for anyone volunteering to serve on the board or work with the program.

This volunteer assists the Meals on Wheels coordinator with getting the Meals on Wheels deliveries ready M-F. The volunteer will count meals, beverages and fruit needed for each delivery to assure the drivers have what they need for delivery. Other duties may include helping drivers carry bags to their cars and wiping down tables and bags.

Redmond Senior Center needs you!  Kitchen help includes helping prepare the Meals on Wheels deliveries, light food prep, serving the lunch meals and cleaning up after the meal service. Please contact us for more information.