Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

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! 

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.

We are looking for volunteers who can help remotely or in-person in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras, Prineville, LaPine, Sunriver and all across Central Oregon.

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

Additional 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.

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.

We are not accepting new mentors at this time, however - for more information or to be added to a waitlist, please contact Zoe our Leadership Youth Development Trainer at

zoe.davidman@heartoforegon.org. 

Help us to re-open the Restore on Tuesdays! 

We are working to re-open the ReStore on Tuesdays, but will need volunteer support. we are looking for volunteers that can commit to a shift on most Tuesdays in May and June. 

Love the outdoors? Enjoy working with kids? Come be part of the magic at Tumalo Day Camp with Camp Fire Central Oregon! We’re looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to serve as Small Group Leaders at our beloved Tumalo Day Camp.

This camp is for students Pre-K through 7th Grade, and volunteers work directly with a small group of students and are assisted by a counselor in training. Camp runs daily on the weeks listed from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tumalo State Park. Volunteers may select 1 week or multiple weeks!

Tumalo Day Camp runs Monday through Friday during the following dates:
• June 22-26
• July 20-24
• August 24-28

Help create unforgettable summer memories while guiding a small group of campers through outdoor adventures, creative projects, and classic camp fun. Under the guidance of the Camp Director and Camp Fire Staff, volunteers follow a structured curriculum designed to help kids build confidence, develop outdoor skills, and make lasting friendships. A big perk for volunteering: All Tumalo Day Camp volunteers can send their own kids to camp for free!

Learn more about this great opportunity and apply here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRi6Vf-0QCFpoihMPLuXaWiMCD6ToPqWBN_7fq2ZMpNYpcD77vBHy3U_AitKGQonEW2mk46WxFSRcur/pub

Our goal is to create an internship experience that will encompass the applicants interested as well as the organizational needs. The purpose of this internship is to give the applicant experience working in the youth development field. Interns will have an opportunity to develop and implement curriculum, assist in program planning, and learn the inner workings of a small non-profit organization.

This position will give the intern opportunities to engage with students from kindergarten through high school in a variety of program settings. During the internship, interns will split time between professional development training, planning, and working directly with youth in programs. There is also potential for collaboration with other local non-profit organizations. Here's the link to apply: https://campfireco.bamboohr.com/careers/76?source=aWQ9MjI=

Help welcome the public to Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice. Create a welcoming and inclusive environment by greeting folks as they enter the building, helping guide them to the area of the building where they seek services, assist with any needed information and should they have come into the building by mistake, guide them to the right building within the public safety campus. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays (mornings) are our juvenile court days and can get quite busy. Other days and times during the week days are quieter. Please reach out if you want to help meet this need.

Volunteers will need to complete Deschutes County's volunteer application. 

Bend CBOC is looking for a volunteer in the Physical Therapy Department - once a week for a 3-4 scheduled shift. 

The VA Portland Health Care System, Bend Location - is looking for volunteer assistance with the Physical Therapy Department.  This volunteer opportunity is a once a week assignment for 3 to 4 hours a day.

Volunteer in our ReStore and help fund Habitat’s mission every day.

The La Pine ReStore is a cornerstone of our work — proceeds from sales directly support affordable home construction and critical home repairs in South Deschutes County. ReStore volunteers help keep the store running smoothly while providing friendly service to our community.

Retail Support volunteers may assist with:

Greeting customers and answering questions

Organizing and stocking inventory

Pricing and displaying donated items

Assisting with donations and light cleaning

Supporting special sales and promotions

https://www.habitatlapinesunriver.org/volunteer

We are looking forward to our upcoming build season. We would like to get churches, local business and other groups looking to put together a team. We are planning on a Veteran's Build and a Woman's build. 

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!

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.

Connect Central Oregon fosters community engagement, leadership, and volunteerism to build a connected and thriving region. Community Connectors play a critical role in helping community organizations post their volunteer opportunities on Connect Central Oregon’s database, connecting volunteers with community volunteer opportunities.

As a Community Connector, you will respond to community organizations and volunteers needing help in navigating the database. You may also wish to initiate reaching out to organization page managers who have not been active to help them update their postings.

This opportunity is flexible and can be carried out at home. It is helpful if you have computer experience. You will have support from our team as you gain valuable skills through this position. Just a few hours a week of phone and online assistance makes a world of difference to the individuals, groups, and organizations who use the database to connect with each other.

We have a few weekly shifts available at the nursery; Thurs from 9am - 12pm.  Seeking volunteers that can commit to a recurring schedule (with the expected absences due to living life in addition to volunteering of course).  Come enjoy the serenity of WinterCreek while learning about native plant production!  Typical tasks include organizing plants,  transplanting, weeding, and chatting with delightful and interesting people.  

If you're interested in joining us for trail work events, check out our Meetup page for upcoming events! All trail work projects are posted through Meetup, so please signup if you plan on attending. Trail work events range all over Central Oregon, not just Bend. No experience is necessary, and we offer a Trails Maintenance 101 course for those who want more guidance before the hands-on work. 

Connect Central Oregon fosters community engagement, leadership, and volunteerism to build a connected and thriving region. The Central Oregon Volunteer Connect (COVC) Program Manager administers CCO's relationships with nonprofit and public organizations that engage volunteers through postings on our volunteer-connecting platform. This role includes recruiting, guiding, and assisting volunteer program managers and volunteers engaging with the platform. The COVC Program Manager also builds program engagement through service days, volunteering campaigns, and volunteer fairs.

Experience with community volunteering, database technology, and relationship-building are highly recommended attributes for anyone interested in this position. This position involves 10 - 15 hours a week.

Connect Central Oregon fosters community engagement, leadership, and volunteerism to build a connected and thriving region. The Outreach and Events Manager reaches out to our community partners and plays a hands-on role in planning, organizing, and executing CCO’s events. This position involves building partnerships, planning event logistics, engaging with attendees, and working with other team members to create events that foster community connections. The ideal manager has experience in event planning and is passionate about building relationships within the community.

As part of your role with Connect Central Oregon, you may have an opportunity to work with and mentor a mentern (mentored intern). This could involve offering guidance, sharing insights into your role, and providing hands-on learning experiences.

Media Programming Interns work with Connect Central Oregon’s media team to create and deliver high-quality content for events, social media, and partner engagements. This role offers valuable experience in content creation, video production, and media programming, making it an excellent opportunity for those interested in building media skills while supporting a community-focused nonprofit.

Connect Central Oregon fosters community engagement, leadership, and volunteerism to build a connected and thriving region. Community Outreach Volunteers represent CCO at various community events, engaging with attendees and sharing CCO’s mission. This role is a good fit for those who enjoy direct interaction with the public and want to play a part in CCO’s growth by building connections and raising awareness within the community.

Connect Central Oregon fosters community engagement, leadership, and volunteerism to build a connected and thriving region. As Administrative Support Volunteer, you will assist with essential behind-the-scenes work, such as data entry, documentation, and organizational tasks that support CCO’s programs and events. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills who is detail-oriented and enjoys supporting the operations of a nonprofit organization.

The Central Oregon Symphony Association is seeking new Board Members to help promote the growth and development of the Central Oregon Symphony through education, fundraising, marketing and public relations.

Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves.

We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs customized to meet the needs of youth, their families, and their local community. 

The common thread woven through all our programs is relationships. 

This is how we support young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the world today and learn the life skills they need to thrive.

We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for:

Self-Discovery: All young people find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are;

Community Connection: All young people find, build, and contribute to their community; they develop meaningful relationships with supportive adults and peers; they feel seen, heard, accepted, supported, and affirmed for who they are today, and who they will be in the future;

Engagement with Nature: All young people experience the power and awe of the outdoors; they learn to respect, love, and care for our world.

Camp Fire Central Oregon connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.

Camp Fire Central Oregon is seeking passionate, caring community members who would like to join our board. We seek diverse members of our community to be ambassadors and champions of our mission and offer creative thought leadership for the benefit of the organization. We have been in continuous operation in Bend since 1916, and currently work with youth in Deschutes and Crook Counties. Learn more.

Quick Look: 

1-2 hours/month; Meetings Bi-Monthly; 3-year term (1-year term for Youth Board Member age 16-18)

Serve as a voting member of the board with the authority and responsibility to provide thought leadership. Help shape the direction of the organization and contribute to its financial sustainability.

To learn more about Camp Fire Central Oregon, or to apply, please visit our website. 

We use volunteers of all ages for cleaning, yard work, clerical, cooking, special fund raising events, organizing, etc. We use individuals, businesses, community service groups,school groups, youth groups, families, clubs, etc.

Heart of Oregon Corps inspires and empowers generations of young people in Central Oregon to believe in themselves while they gain new skills, degrees, and certifications.

If you're interested in advocating for our young people, Heart of Oregon seeks passionate, committed Board volunteers with broad skill sets and networks from all kinds of different backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse board that represents and advocates for the communities and cultural groups our young people are from. No previous board service is required; training and mentoring for board volunteers is available.

The Board works as a group to provide oversight, long-term planning, and raise resources for the organization. Board members believe in the purpose and mission of the organization, and act responsibly and prudently as its steward. Heart of Oregon Corps provides Directors and Officers Insurance to protect volunteers from personal liability.

Board volunteers embody HOC’s four values: Integrity, Learning, Community, Responsibility.

We would love to meet you! Get in touch today. 

KPOV Community Radio's Board of Directors provides governance to KPOV, represents the organization to the community, and accepts the legal and financial authority and responsibility for it.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

To apply to be on the KPOV Board of Directors please email Kurt Kempcke the Board President at kurt@kpov.org  

Interested in helping the behind the scenes work that make a non-profit run? Visit our website and join one of the many committees COTA has to offer, such as advocacy, development, events, membership and more! 

Location: Bend, OR

Status:  Temporary, seasonal

Hours: M-F, 14-20 hours/week 

(some flexibility possible with days of the week, select No School Days (Bend Lapine School District) will be required, opportunity for additional hours if able to work occasional night and weekend hours and potential to grow to full time - see additional details below)

Camp Fire Central Oregon offers a variety of year-round, co-ed enrichment opportunities that empower youth, staff and volunteers to discover their sparks, gain confidence, build essential life skills, and be active contributors in their communities. We strive to create an environment where each youth and staff member has a sense of belonging, opportunities to share passions, and a place to thrive.

Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) is a flexible and fun option for families of youth in K-5th grade looking to balance after school care with enrichment opportunities and social-emotional skill development. Filled with time outdoors, fun challenges, STEAM activities, games and songs, CFA supports youth in exploring their sparks, practicing social skills, creating connections, building community, and gaining confidence.  The program runs directly after school from 2:00 pm -5:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays.  Wednesday Nature Days run from 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

At No School Day Camps (NSDC) we turn a "day off" into a day of creativity and fun! Each day is themed to give kids the opportunity to find their spark, grow and express themselves in a safe, supportive environment with friends new and old. Programs run from 8:30am-3:30pm with optional extended care hours until 5:15pm.

Camp Fire is seeking a caring youth worker to contribute ideas, to supervise youth, and to deliver program activities in our CFA program.  This includes:

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch invites you to join our team as we are seeking candidates for two board positions: Secretary and COVR Board Member.

The COVR Secretary
Among many important duties and responsibilities, our new Secretary would be responsible for the following:

Member of the COVR Board
COVR Board members are first and foremost knowledgeable and passionate about the COVR mission. They are fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance, responsible fiscal oversight, and ensure nonprofit organization has adequate resources to advance its mission.

The ideal COVR Board member is accountable, responsive, transparent, consensus-oriented, participatory, inclusive, efficient, and follows the rule of law. A new COVR Board member will familiarize themselves with both federal and state nonprofit guidelines, via the Secretary of State’s office and organizations such as Nonprofit Association of Oregon.

COVR Board members are stewards of the organization and help bring in resources needed to achieve the nonprofit’s mission, including financial and in-kind donations. Board members are stewards who promote awareness and support of the COVR mission.

Qualified candidates are dynamic individuals with a passion for veterans to help grow our mission and organization! We are seeking individuals who have previous nonprofit and/or business executive experience, marketing and PR, fundraising, grant-writing experience, or subject matter expertise in law and real estate. Previous Board and/or Executive Director experience preferred. Join a dynamic, growing nonprofit that is expanding its innovative programs to help veterans find peace and purpose, strengthening veteran families and the health of our community!

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about COVR’s mission and who has a track record of community service and leadership. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Some of the following commitments would be required.

Time Commitment:

The COVR Board Member commits 5-10 hours per month on behalf of the organization; to include monthly Board meetings, promotional events, committee meetings, etc.

Term of Service:

COVR Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings are held monthly and may require additional special meetings to conduct business within a particular time frame.

www.covranch.org

For more information and a complete description, please inquire or email us for a COVR Board Member job description and more information: 541-706-9062 info@covranch.org

Every Day Counts in the Life of a Foster Child.

Do you want to learn about and help improve the Child Welfare and Judicial systems? Are you willing to spend one day a month conducting administrative reviews of children in foster care? The Citizen Review Board (CRB) is Oregon's Statewide Foster Care Review Program.

CRB Volunteer Board Members review the cases of children and families involved with the Child Welfare system to ensure children live in a safe, secure, healthy, and permanent homes, preserving families whenever possible. There is an ongoing need for volunteer board members in Crook and Jefferson counties. 

To learn more visit the CRB website at www.courts.oregon.gov/crb or contact Angela Keffer, Volunteer Resource Coordinator, (503) 986-5901 or CRB.Volunteer.Resources@ojd.state.or.us.

Every Day Counts in the Life of a Foster Child.

Do you want to learn about and help improve the Child Welfare and Judicial systems? Are you willing to spend one day a month conducting administrative reviews of children in foster care? The Citizen Review Board (CRB) is Oregon's Statewide Foster Care Review Program.

CRB Volunteer Board Members review the cases of children and families involved with the Child Welfare system to ensure children live in a safe, secure, healthy, and permanent homes, preserving families whenever possible.  

To learn more visit the CRB website at www.courts.oregon.gov/crb or contact Angela Keffer, Volunteer Resource Coordinator, (503) 986-5901 or CRB.Volunteer.Resources@ojd.state.or.us.

Every Day Counts in the Life of a Foster Child.

Do you want to learn about and help improve the Child Welfare and Judicial systems? Are you willing to spend one day a month conducting administrative reviews of children in foster care? The Citizen Review Board (CRB) is Oregon's Statewide Foster Care Review Program.

CRB Volunteer Board Members review the cases of children and families involved with the Child Welfare system to ensure children live in a safe, secure, healthy, and permanent homes, preserving families whenever possible. There is an ongoing need for volunteer board members in Crook and Jefferson counties. 

To learn more visit the CRB website at www.courts.oregon.gov/crb or contact Angela Keffer, Volunteer Resource Coordinator, (503) 986-5901 or CRB.Volunteer.Resources@ojd.state.or.us.

Prepare a meal for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. We provide a stocked home kitchen. Check our pantry and freezer inventory list for ingredients or provide your own and create a comforting meal. Or, do you enjoy baking.  Share your skills with the families and bake up a treat. This is a one-time or ongoing opportunity.

Prune, weed, plant, harvest. Help us maintain our xeriscaping, plant annuals and perennials, plant and tend our vegetable and herb garden beds, and help us harvest produce to use in our kitchen. This is a one-time or ongoing opportunity.

Help us maintain our 8,000 square foot house, a "home away from home" for the families of ill or injured children. Whether it's one person and one task or a team and a list, your time will help care for the House that Love Built. This is a one-time or ongoing opportunity.

House Warmers undergo several hours of training to "run" the front office of the Bend Ronald McDonald House, assisting families, greeting donors, and managing calls from constituents.  These volunteers join us for a scheduled time period, typically 3-10 hours each week.