Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

Interact with children in therapeutic classes focusing on social emotional support and growth. Requires positive attitude, teamwork, growth mindset, patience, and physical ability to interact with the children.

Shifts are once per week (M-­‐TH) from 9-­‐12 or 12-3. If you want to volunteer in the classroom but are unable to commit to a regular scheduled time, we are in need of substitute classroom volunteers too.

*All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and attend a volunteer orientation.

Disaster Health Services Representative:  Provide Health Services support utilizing protocols of the American Red Cross. Disaster Health Services (DHS) Responders provide health services to clients and staff at various assignment settings including shelters, emergency aid stations, respite and service centers.

Disaster Mental Health Representative:  The Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Representative helps adults and children cope with the emotional and environmental impact following a disaster by assessing clients’ needs, helping them adjust to shelter living and assisting them with their recovery efforts.

Requirements: 

Disaster Health Services Representative:  Provide Health Services support utilizing protocols of the American Red Cross. Disaster Health Services (DHS) Responders provide health services to clients and staff at various assignment settings including shelters, emergency aid stations, respite and service centers.

Disaster Mental Health Representative:  The Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Representative helps adults and children cope with the emotional and environmental impact following a disaster by assessing clients’ needs, helping them adjust to shelter living and assisting them with their recovery efforts.

Requirements:  

Disaster Health Services Representative:  Provide Health Services support utilizing protocols of the American Red Cross. Disaster Health Services (DHS) Responders provide health services to clients and staff at various assignment settings including shelters, emergency aid stations, respite and service centers.

Disaster Mental Health Representative:  The Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Representative helps adults and children cope with the emotional and environmental impact following a disaster by assessing clients’ needs, helping them adjust to shelter living and assisting them with their recovery efforts.

Requirements:  

Disaster Health Services Representative:  Provide Health Services support utilizing protocols of the American Red Cross. Disaster Health Services (DHS) Responders provide health services to clients and staff at various assignment settings including shelters, emergency aid stations, respite and service centers.

Disaster Mental Health Representative:  The Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Representative helps adults and children cope with the emotional and environmental impact following a disaster by assessing clients’ needs, helping them adjust to shelter living and assisting them with their recovery efforts.

Requirements:  

Are you interested in deploying and serving your community during this wildfire season? We are looking for Shelter volunteers willing and able to help the Red Cross provide sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of a disaster. 

Minimum Time Commitment: 

OR

OR

 Key Responsibilities:  

* Serve as a shelter worker on a disaster relief operation. Roles may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

* Meeting disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities.

* Providing services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clients.

* Maintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.

Click to apply or go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35690&h=944&p=103615

Volunteer Regional Duty Officer / Volunteer Dispatcher:  The Regional Duty Officer (RDO) is the on-call operations lead for the Cascades Region and ensures a timely and appropriate response to emergencies that occur with the region.  The RDO receives the initial request for assistance from first response agencies and individuals that have experienced a disaster; coordinates the mobilization and deployment of initial responders to the disaster scene; and provides ongoing technical assistance and deployment of additional support resources as needed.

This is a volunteer opportunity that can be done remotely from your home. 

We are looking for volunteers to help us with marketing and promoting our nonprofit farming and nutrition education organization. The Marketing Assistant’s role will be filled by someone who has experience with digital content creation and social marketing. This volunteer will be working closely with our executive team to promote and grow awareness of our organization and create materials for specific project promo needs.

We are looking for somebody who is capable, proactive and passionate about helping our cause of improving access to and affordability of healthy, locally grown produce. This is a particularly great opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable relevant work experience in the fields of design and marketing as you would be working under the guidance of a full service design agency. This volunteer position would be on-site at the design agency’s Bend office location for some or all of your contributed hours.

Regular Duties

We are looking for volunteers to join our nonprofit farming and nutrition education organization. The Fundraising Assistant’s role will need to be filled by someone who has sufficient experience with fundraising. This volunteer will be working closely with our executive team to develop fundraising plans which could include inquiring for donations from local businesses, attending networking events, and assisting with grant applications.

We are looking for somebody who is a self-starter and motivated, and this opportunity would provide additional weekly support from our team as needed. This volunteer position includes personal use of optional desk space at our Marketing Director’s unique marketing and branding agency, allowing the fundraising assistant to gain experience in the field and work collaboratively with our team. 

Regular Duties

At Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, we believe that every horse deserves respect, dignity, love, and compassionate care. Based in Bend, OR, we accept as many abused, neglected, medically compromised, senior, and equines with uncertain futures as we can. From there, we focus on providing top-grade medical care, rehabilitation, positive training, and all the love, hugs, and TLC we can give. Some horses become sanctuary horses or hospice horses who remain in our care, while others are carefully and meticulously adopted or fostered out into loving homes.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join Equine Outreach as a volunteer Fundraising/Development Director. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for managing and implementing our fundraising strategies to support the organization's mission of rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need.

Join our dedicated team and make a significant impact on the lives of horses in need through your exceptional fundraising and development expertise.

At Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, we believe that every horse deserves respect, dignity, love, and compassionate care. Based in Bend, OR, we accept as many abused, neglected, medically compromised, senior, and equines with uncertain futures as we can. From there, we focus on providing top-grade medical care, rehabilitation, positive training, and all the love, hugs, and TLC we can give. Some horses become sanctuary horses or hospice horses who remain in our care, while others are carefully and meticulously adopted or fostered out into loving homes.

We have a number of different volunteer opportunities available - there is something for everyone who loves horses, even those that may not be in a position to volunteer on the ground! 

Current key needs include: 

At Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, we believe that every horse deserves respect, dignity, love, and compassionate care. Based in Bend, OR, we accept as many abused, neglected, medically compromised, senior, and equines with uncertain futures as we can. From there, we focus on providing top-grade medical care, rehabilitation, positive training, and all the love, hugs, and TLC we can give. Some horses become sanctuary horses or hospice horses who remain in our care, while others are carefully and meticulously adopted or fostered out into loving homes.

We are looking to grow and diversity our Board of Directors!  We are looking for exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and skills and a desire to help horses in need.  No horse experience is required! 

We are specifically in need of Board Members with strong fundraising and development skills to help spearhead fundraising initiatives to support the organization's sustainability and growth. Additionally, we are seeking individuals to support community outreach efforts, raising awareness about our mission and forging meaningful partnerships within the community. 

All Board Members will contribute to strategic planning, governance, and overall decision-making for the organization. If you are passionate about equine welfare and are interested in helping a small, local nonprofit that supports this cause, we invite you to join our dedicated team as we work together to provide care and compassion for horses in need.

Our organization, The Peaceful Presence Project, has created an evidence-based, holistic end of life planning workbook. It is called endnotes and you can see more information about the tool on our website HERE. 

It's an incredible guidebook that is being used by individuals, hospice systems, estate planners, estate lawyers, financial advisors, etc. Our organization would like to ramp up our marketing and PR efforts for the tool and strategically work to expand awareness and use of the guidebook. We need support from individuals with marketing and/or sales experience who could assist us in developing a strategic/business plan for widening our audience and target markets. The planning tool has received great feedback and is a viable means of financially supporting our organizational services. With some marketing and PR support from a skilled individual, we'd ideally expand both the reach and impact of this unique guidebook. 

The Peaceful Presence Project is dependent upon individual donations and foundation support in order to make our end of life services and educational opportunities available to the community. We are seeking fundraising assistance from  individual(s) who have notable development experience. At present, we are looking for support with:

1) general grant research and the identification of foundations/funders that are aligned with our organizational mission
2) grant proposal writing support/guidance
3) assistance with 2-year outreach plan for individual donors

The mission of Oregon’s Long-Term Ombudsman program is to protect individual rights, enhance quality of life, improve care, and promote dignity for residents living in licensed long-term care facilities such as assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Many residents have no one to watch out for them, or speak up when things go wrong; call lights go unanswered, meals arrive cold, or medications are given incorrectly. Ombudsman don’t make decisions for the resident, or act as their legal representative, or provide care. It is our role to inform the resident of their rights, and then act upon their decision. 

The need for Ombudsmen volunteers is great throughout the state, and especially in Bend and Deschutes County. We are also looking for someone to help recruit more volunteers throughout Central Oregon.

A six-day virtual training to become a volunteer Certified Ombudsman happens several times a year. Ombudsman are advocates for your family, friends, and neighbors living in Nursing Homes, Memory Care, Assisted Living and Adult Foster Homes. Become someone who can help advocate for many who cannot speak for themselves. Call the office at 971.600.6149 for more information or to apply.

To attend the training, an application must be submitted, an interview conducted, and a criminal background check completed.

To fill out an online application:
https://www.oltco.org/volunteer/ltco.html

Think Wild offers on-site group volunteering for adults and youth (or a mix of both)!

These opportunities are available to businesses, organizations, membership-based groups, schools and more. They can be for a half or full-day or multi-day/week projects and are great opportunities to give back to your native wildlife. Potential opportunities include:

We are looking for committed, experienced volunteers for a variety of opportunities, including in the following areas:

Read full descriptions here: https://www.thinkwildco.org/education/volunteer/

We are looking for people to help with building overdose intervention kits, wound kits, and other in office support. Currently this is 2-6 hours per month. Generally, we have a kit building gathering each month but have flexibility for folks if needed. 

Please fill out volunteer interest form here: Harm Reduction Program | Deschutes County Oregon

or contact Scott Jones via email at scott.jones@deschutes.org

Help our team with direct harm reduction support services in locations across the County. 

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

Our Harm Reduction events include overdose prevention , education, connection to resources, and providing safe supplies in order to reduce harm to the community member. 

Fill out volunteer interest form here: https://www.deschutes.org/health/page/harm-reduction-program

or contact Scott Jones at scott.jones@deschutes.org

Make a difference in the lives of Hospice patients. Partners In Care is planning an upcoming Volunteer Orientation IN PRINEVILLE later this fall. We are looking for individuals who are interested in helping fellow community members experiencing end of life.  We train volunteers to assist with respite care, friendly visits, errands, in-home and facility visits and so much more! Volunteers offer the life-affirming gift of being present and supportive, based on the unique needs of those they serve. Please complete and submit a Partners In Care Volunteer Application 

Interact with children in therapeutic classes focusing on social emotional support and growth. Requires positive attitude, teamwork, growth mindset, patience, and physical ability to interact with the children.

Shifts are once per week (M-­‐TH) from 9­‐12 or 12-3. If you want to volunteer in the classroom but are unable to commit to a regular scheduled time, we are in need of substitute classroom volunteers too.

*All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and attend a volunteer orientation.

Interact with children in therapeutic classes focusing on social emotional support and growth. Requires positive attitude, teamwork, growth mindset, patience, and physical ability to interact with the children.

Shifts are once per week (M­‐TH) from 9-­12 or 12-3. If you want to volunteer in the classroom but are unable to commit to a regular scheduled time, we are in need of substitute classroom volunteers too.

*All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and attend a volunteer orientation.

We are in need of Fairy God-Parents to sponsor one of the children attending our therapeutic classes by fulfilling unmet needs. Those needs include items such as:

The Fairy God-Parent program is open to anyone who would like to give in a personal way. A child’s MountainStar home visitor (staff) and Fairy God-Parent will communicate with each other throughout the year about the child/family and their needs and/or wants. If you are interested in becoming a Fairy God-Parent, please apply and we will match you with a family as soon as possible. 

We are in need of Fairy God-Parents to sponsor one of the children attending our therapeutic classes by fulfilling unmet needs. Those needs include items such as:

The Fairy God-Parent program is open to anyone who would like to give in a personal way. A child’s MountainStar home visitor (staff) and Fairy God-Parent will communicate with each other throughout the year about the child/family and their needs and/or wants. If you are interested in becoming a Fairy God-Parent, please apply and we will match you with a family as soon as possible. 

MountainStar’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed.
The Advisory Board will partner with MountainStar staff to make a difference in the lives of local children. Members will advocate for our nationally accredited program, which has been proven to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in vulnerable families. Advisory Board membership is an extraordinary opportunity for any individual who is passionate about MountainStar’s mission and wants to actively participate in the growth of our program.

Advisory Board Responsibilities

Participation

Qualifications

If you're not sure where to get involved with nonprofits in Central Oregon, one easy step is to meet with a SAGE Community Connector.

During our one-to-one meeting, you tell us what you care about and how you want to make a difference. We match your goals and interests with an organization or opportunity that's right for you. We also share more about SAGE's work to help people work across generations to strengthen community, and how you can get involved.

It's easy, contact us to get started.

What's covered?

Our informal conversations last up to an hour, and can take place on the phone, over Zoom, or at a location near you. You share more about your experiences and interests, and we provide personalized advice to help you find a meaningful service or advocacy role. We are familiar with opportunities with dozens of nonprofits, and we also research and recommend more opportunities depending on your goals.

What's the focus?

SAGE is familiar with give forward opportunities at all levels - local, state, and federal. We are most familiar with organizations that work to strengthen education, restore the environment, and promote economic opportunity. We also highlight organizations that promote civics education and leadership.

What's the cost?

There is no cost to meet with SAGE and no pressure to engage. Our goal is to meet you where you are, and to help you find a great fit.

SMART Reading is a children’s literacy nonprofit that serves kids in Oregon’s highest need schools with two ingredients critical for literacy and learning success: one-on-one reading time and access to books. We mobilize volunteers to read with PreK through third-grade children, building confidence, literacy skills and a love of reading. 

SMART Leadership Council Members are individuals who help SMART flourish in their local communities through fundraising, friendraising, and volunteer recruitment.

 Organizational Liaison: SMART Area Manager

 Key Responsibilities:

 Skills and Qualifications:

 Impact:

 Benefits:

Orientation: Orientation is provided for Leadership Council members prior to their first meeting and includes information about the SMART program, finances, and organizational goals.

Be part of combatting climate change in Central Oregon!

We have immediate openings to serve as a director on the board of 350 Deschutes. To provide direction to the organization through planning, evaluation, and policy setting. 

This offers opportunities for skill development, networking with other businesses and government, and helping the community advance important steps towards climate stability. 

Accountability: 

Board President 

Qualifications: 

Commitments: 

Responsibilities: 

Meeting: Board members are required to attend one hour board meetings, which happen 8 to 10 times yearly. If a board member misses 4 meetings or more per year, the board chair or executive director will ask the board member to reconsider board membership. 

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  

Be an active participant in your community! Join us as a Community Resource Connector

SAGE is a nonprofit that helps older adults find meaningful pathways to volunteer in their communities. Older adults have experience, wisdom, and resources to engage in their communities, and yet they face barriers too. Community Resource Connectors (or CRCs) help older adults stay engaged and make a difference. As one of our trained CRCs, you learn about local nonprofits that offer volunteer opportunities and you share your knowledge with newcomers, neighbors, colleagues, faith members, and more. SAGE also prioritizes intergenerational relationships and events, and our CRCs are happy to meet and support young adults too!

As a Community Resource Connector, here’s how you help:

Why serve as a Community Resource Volunteer?

Call or e-mail SAGE to learn more about becoming a Community Resource Connector:

HelloCentral@WeAreSage.org 

971-717-6570

Visit www.WeAreSage.org/Central

Are you interested in deploying and serving your community during this wildfire season? We are looking for Shelter volunteers willing and able to help the Red Cross provide sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of a disaster. 

Minimum Time Commitment: 

OR

OR

 Key Responsibilities:  

* Serve as a shelter worker on a disaster relief operation. Roles may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

* Meeting disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities.

* Providing services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clients.

* Maintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.

Click to apply or go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35690&h=944&p=103615 

Are you interested in deploying and serving your community during this wildfire season? We are looking for Shelter volunteers willing and able to help the Red Cross provide sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of a disaster. 

Minimum Time Commitment: 

OR

OR

 Key Responsibilities:  

* Serve as a shelter worker on a disaster relief operation. Roles may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

* Meeting disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities.

* Providing services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clients.

* Maintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.

Click to apply or go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35690&h=944&p=103615 

Are you interested in deploying and serving your community during this wildfire season? We are looking for Shelter volunteers willing and able to help the Red Cross provide sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of a disaster. 

Minimum Time Commitment:  

OR

OR

 Key Responsibilities:  

* Serve as a shelter worker on a disaster relief operation. Roles may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

* Meeting disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities.

* Providing services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clients.

* Maintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.

Click to apply or go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35690&h=944&p=103615 

BEAT Children's Theatre is looking for people who have a passion for helping children's groups to grow and serve more young people in Central Oregon!  We are currently accepting new members to our Development Committee that focuses on fundraising to support our rapidly expanding programs. The Development Committee will support the work of BEAT and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance.  The Development committee assists in setting the vision for and managing the overall fundraising strategy for BEAT.  Previous experience in fundraising is helpful, but not required. 

BEAT Children's Theatre is looking for additional Members for is Board of Directors.  We are currently in a Capacity Building phase and are looking for individuals who would be able to support and assist us as we grow our organization to meet the current demand.  We are specifically looking for people with experience and/or knowledge in fundraising/development, space acquisition, communications/media and any other field that supports business growth.  BEAT is currently in its 17th season and we are working toward an exciting celebration as we kick off our 20th season here in Central Oregon!  Board Members must pass a background check through BEAT.  Board meets 8-9 times per year. 

Want to be a mentor to an AWESOME team of teens and young adults making a difference in the lives of their peers?  Interested in gaining hands-on experience using crisis intervention and de-escalation skills? Become a Coaching Volunteer with YouthLine in Central Oregon! 

YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen help, support and crisis line that operates every day from 4-10 PM PST (3-10 PM on Wednesday). Teens call, text, email or chat us with anything that may be bothering them; including issues like family and relationship problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, suicidal thoughts, and other tough issues.  No issue is too big or too small for an individual to reach out about! Volunteers are always supervised by masters-level clinicians. Additionally, staff and volunteers from the YouthLine offer an outreach program across Oregon to destigmatize mental health challenges, increase awareness for mental health and wellness, and encourage youth to reach out for help.   

We are looking for passionate adults (21+) with experience or education in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or related fields in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties to become a Coaching Volunteer with YouthLine! The Coaching Volunteer position offers adult volunteers the opportunity to mentor youth volunteers on YouthLine, while providing support to the YouthLine masters-level supervisor. Coaching volunteers go through extra training that allows them to effectively mentor our youth on crisis calls; and receive certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, at no cost to the volunteer. Coaching Volunteers commit to volunteer at least 7 hours a week during YouthLine Hours.

By volunteering with us, you get to be a powerful voice of hope for other teens and young adults! As a Coaching Volunteer, you’ll receive extensive training and ongoing personal and professional development. Becoming a Coaching Volunteer with YouthLine is a great way to earn internship credits and/or practicum or service hours! On top of that, volunteering with us looks great on resumes and scholarship award or graduate school applications!  

Want to learn more?! Email us at YouthL@linesforlife.org! 

Want to be a part of an AWESOME team of teens and young adults making a difference in the lives of their peers?  Become a volunteer with YouthLine in Central Oregon! 

YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen help, support and crisis line that operates every day from 4-10 PM PST (3-10 PM on Wednesday). Teens call, text, email or chat us with anything that may be bothering them; including issues like family and relationship problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, suicidal thoughts, and other tough issues.  No issue is too big or too small for an individual to reach out about! Staff and volunteers from the YouthLine also offer an outreach program across Oregon to destigmatize mental health challenges, increase awareness for mental health and wellness, and encourage youth to reach out for help.   

We are looking for passionate teens and young adults ages 15-20 living in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties to volunteer with YouthLine! As a YouthLine Peer Crisis Intervention Specialist, you’ll attend one 3.5 hour shift per week where you’ll answer phone calls, texts, emails and chats from other teens who call our helpline. Volunteers are always supervised by masters-level clinicians. You’ll also participate in outreach activities, such as classroom education, tabling, or speaking at an event. 

By volunteering with us, you get to be a powerful voice of hope for other teens and young adults and meet other like-minded volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference! As a volunteer, you’ll receive 63 hours of training and ongoing personal and professional development. On top of that, volunteering with us looks great on resumes and college applications!  

Want to learn more?! Email us at YouthL@linesforlife.org !!!

There are many opportunities throughout the season for poster distribution. You will be provided with tape and a list of locations - Downtown, Old Mill, Eastside/Westside, a few others...  You have the freedom to do this on your schedule, based on a preferred completion date.

Most locations are used to receiving our posters, and the list includes instructions on whether to leave it with someone or put it up yourself. It is an easy task that really gets you around town and out and about!

This happens multiple times a year, but we are happy to include anyone who can handle even just one event.  Thank you for your interest.

Help keep our trails free of trash and harmful weeds like cheat grass to give dogs the best possible experience when they go for walks. 

Position: Shelter Monitor- Men’s

Reports to: Shelter Operations Manager and/or Executive Director

Redemption House Ministries is a non-profit organization focused on providing shelter and case management services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Crook County. The mission of our organization is to provide shelter, assistance, and safety to those in need in Crook County. Redemption House Ministries has provided essential services to vulnerable individuals and families with the support of the community, private donors, and grant funding. Redemption House Ministries is currently operating two emergency shelters in Crook County; a women and children’s shelter, and a men only shelter. We are currently the only providers of emergency shelter in Crook County.  Redemption House Ministries’ shelters serve an average of seventeen individuals nightly throughout the year. Redemption House Ministries is dedicated to following through with its mission and providing valuable, necessary services to the most vulnerable in our community.’

Redemption House Ministries has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for volunteer service. Redemption House Ministries is seeking a Volunteer Shelter Monitor. If you are interested in learning more about shelter operations, have availability at night, and a heart to provide vital shelter for vulnerable men in the community this is the position for you! This position would be wonderful experience for someone studying in or recently graduated from a human services, psychology, and social work program. This position could also function as an internship or practicum experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Abilities required:

Position: Shelter Monitor- Women's and Children's

Reports to: Shelter Operations Manager and/or Executive Director

Redemption House Ministries is a non-profit organization focused on providing shelter and case management services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Crook County. The mission of our organization is to provide shelter, assistance, and safety to those in need in Crook County. Redemption House Ministries has provided essential services to vulnerable individuals and families with the support of the community, private donors, and grant funding. Redemption House Ministries is currently operating two emergency shelters in Crook County; a women and children’s shelter, and a men only shelter. We are currently the only providers of emergency shelter in Crook County.  Redemption House Ministries’ shelters serve an average of seventeen individuals nightly throughout the year. Redemption House Ministries is dedicated to following through with its mission and providing valuable, necessary services to the most vulnerable in our community.’

Redemption House Ministries has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for volunteer service. Redemption House Ministries is seeking a Volunteer Shelter Monitor. If you are interested in learning more about shelter operations, have availability for any hours, and a heart to provide support for vulnerable women and children in the community this is the position for you! This position would be wonderful experience for someone studying in or recently graduated from a human services, psychology, and social work program. This position could also function as an internship or practicum experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Abilities required:’

Are you a patient of Mosaic Community Health and looking to get more involved in your community clinic? If so, the Patient Advisory Council (PAC) is the perfect opportunity for you! 

The Patient Advisory Councils at each clinic are intended to gain awareness of the patient’s perspective related to the delivery of patient care and communications. This is an opportunity to engage with other PAC members, who are also patients, and ensure that the patient's point of view and experience is not only heard, but also integrated into the service and quality improvements that are established.

A meal will be provided at every meeting. Members will also be provided with a gas/grocery gift card (value $10) each time they participate in a meeting to encourage participation. 

Summary: Mosaic Community Health Board members are responsible for steering the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting comprehensive, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. The Board members will ensure that the nonprofit's activities advance its mission through a diverse lens; recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation. The Board members will follow its own bylaws; uphold behaviors aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values; and commit to the Board agreements.

Skills & Knowledge: Interest in supporting the concept and operations of local non-profit community health centers. Ability to learn to read and understand standard financial statements. Ability to work with others on the board and in a community setting.

Preferred: Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

Contingency: Employees of the center and their spouses, children, parents, or brothers or sisters (blood or marriage) cannot be members of the board.

The Second Tern Thrift Shop receives weekly clothing donations. These items are quickly sorted, priced, and placed on the floor. Often, items are received and sold on the same day. We have a clothing team who is looking for additional support on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Most importantly, if you are looking for a great community of people to get to know and be a part of, then the Second Tern has opportunities available. It's a fun place to volunteer. Folks spend time looking over items, researching prices, and displaying things on the floor. 

Foundation is Poured and we are ready to begin with starting our build, need volunteers to start the underfloor

April 20-22

Then ongoing every weekend Starting sometime in May 

Thursday-Saturday

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! 

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Key Activities:

·         Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

·         Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

·         Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Perfect your active listening and group management technique while serving your community.

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Key Activities:

·         Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

·         Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

·         Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Perfect your active listening and group management technique while serving your community.

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

Want to provide hope for families? 

Do you have knowledge about neurodiversity? 

Do you appreciate the Arts? Can you add a diverse perspective? 

We are looking for you! 

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

We teach kids how to "Soar with your strengths. Manage your weaknesses." We specialize in working with kids with neurodiversity and those that may need more individualized approaches, such as dyslexia, ADHD, high-functioning Autism, anxiety, school phobia, and trauma. We fortify kids so they flourish in their current school through our tutoring, summer, and enrichment programs. Samara also has a Department of Education-approved Alternative Education School with the goal to help students build their success skills in order to transition back to their general education school. Collaboration with the districts is very important. 

Responsibilities deemed most important include: 

Program Director(s)

Specific Tasks: 

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.

What is Caring Connections? The Caring Connections Program matches volunteers with seniors who would appreciate a weekly phone call and camaraderie.

What does volunteering for Caring Connections entail?

What is Caring Connections? The Caring Connections Program matches volunteers with seniors who would appreciate a weekly phone call and camaraderie.

What does volunteering for Caring Connections entail?

What is Caring Connections? The Caring Connections Program matches volunteers with seniors who would appreciate a weekly phone call and camaraderie.

What does volunteering for Caring Connections entail?

What is Caring Connections? The Caring Connections Program matches volunteers with seniors who would appreciate a weekly phone call and camaraderie.

What does volunteering for Caring Connections entail?

St. Charles Prineville is looking for Volunteers to work our gift store, help on our patient unit, greet visitors and patients at our Greeter's Desk, or work with your own registered Therapy Dog with our staff and patients, and other locations to support the health of our community at large! 

Hours are variable depending on your availability, currently scheduled Volunteers, and needs of the position you're interested in.  If you've got time to give, we've got a place for you!

We would love to have individuals or a group of volunteers to come and enjoy some games with our seniors on a regular basis (if possible)! Card games, Bunco, Bingo, CRIBBAGE....the sky's the limit! Please contact us and we can let the games begin!

Harmony Farm Sanctuary is seeking volunteers who can work with our animals on a weekly basis.  Duties include: feeding and watering animals (horses, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, donkeys, birds, bunnies) and general farm duties such as mucking manure.  You will get a chance to interact with lots of different animals and create bonds with both people and animals.  All volunteers will be given a safety orientation.  

You can submit an application and complete our online waiver at our website at: www.harmonyfarmsanctuary.com

Additional Details:

-18 and older

-8 and older with adult supervision

-Is outdoors

-must be able to lift 35+ pounds.  

Looking for some assistance with building a website for our non-profit. Also looking for someone to manage our Facebook page.  - Posting fun photo's and videos and updating events. 

We are seeking an experienced Social Media volunteer to create, develop and maintain our online presence in order to maximize our impact and to promote ourselves as widely as possible to the local community. 

Younity funds, supports and conducts workshops and programs that teach both youth and adults how to effectively respond to bullying in its many forms, helping them to discover their own self-power, become more aware of their actions, and develop more compassion in the way they treat others.

We are searching for a Grant Writer whose primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications and to research, identify, and respond to public and private grant opportunities in the area of educational programs and workshops.  Hours are flexible.

If you have grant writing experience and are interested in our organization, please contact us.

Younity funds, supports and conducts workshops that teach youth and adults how to effectively respond to bullying in its many forms, help them discover their own self-power, become more aware of their actions, and develop more compassion in the way they treat others.

To date, Younity has directly impacted nearly 9900 students and 2700 adult volunteers in Central Oregon since January 2009. We are looking for passionate community members to join our Board of Directors and help make a difference in kids’ lives.

We are looking for Board Members with experience in one or more of these areas:

The Younity Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm via Zoom.

The Younity Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm at 404 NE Norton Ave., Bend.  Currently we are holding our meetings via Zoom.

The minute taker keeps an accurate record of what happens at the board meetings and what decisions are made, and prepares a formal version of the minutes for distribution.

If you have experience taking minutes and are interested in our organization, please contact us.

Guardian Group's PURSUIT® Team is looking for VOLUNTEERS!

Are you passionate about seeing domestic sex trafficking stopped?

Are you willing to dedicate your free time to protecting children?

Do you have some level of OSINT skills and are willing to put them towards a good cause?

You're the perfect fit! Now what?

Head on over to Project 1591®! The first-ever 24/7 crowdsourcing process and platform that enables volunteers to become force multipliers to Guardian Group's mission of illuminating child victims of sex trafficking in the United States.

Volunteer today and make a lifesaving impact on a victim's life.

 https://www.project1591.us/

In the mornings we feed all 22 of our equines hay and a pan of feed with supplements. All pans are made up the day before. It takes approximately 2-3 hours total as we prepare the next days feed when we are done. You would be fully trained and it would be beneficial to have previous horse experience, however, not necessary if you have a desire to learn and are comfortable around equines. We use a Kubota side by side to feed out of and have a very organized feeding routine. We have a few days available, Wednesday and Saturday, in the mornings to feed. 

Filling hay bags for equines is a constant need and can fit into almost anyone’s schedule. We fill quite a few hay bags to feed to our equines. It helps them to have a measured amount of hay, waste less and to eat slower adding to better health in body and mind. Some of them are filled and need to be weighed, others are just filled. You would be thoroughly trained. It doesn’t take a lot physically, can be quite meditative, and is a great service to the horses here(and staff). Hours are flexible and it’s a great opportunity to be here.  

Evening feeding of 22 equines takes about an hour after fully trained. We feed around 4:00 or so depending on the time of year and daylight. It’s good to be finished before dark. It’s mostly hay that we feed at night though a few have pans of already prepared feed that we give to them. We are very organized and you would be fully trained. 
Currently, we have a need in our schedule for Thursday and Saturday evening. One or both evenings are available. 
Horse experience is wonderful but it isn’t necessary. A general experience in the care and feeding of animals is helpful. 

Clean paddocks using a John Deere gator to transport and dump into manure pile. 2-3 hours per day for 1 day to 5 days/week depending on your availability. It entails working around horses and being mindful of your surroundings and the horses as well as tending gates and driving the gator. 

WE ARE OPEN AND READY FOR VOLUNTEERS! Our stores in Redmond and Madras need help to merchandise, greet customers, and perform cashiering duties. Come join a happy and fun place to work and support our mission of empowering People with Disabilities!

Earn gift cards to our store for helping us out 4 or more hours a week and enjoy an employee discount! See more about our mission at www.opportunityfound.org

Current shower days: Friday and Sunday

Jericho Road Mobile Shower Volunteer Needs

Volunteer Drivers.
Duties Include: Filling water tank on truck
Picking up shower trailer at storage location
Driving truck and trailer to shower site
Setting up unit
Monitoring (overseeing) the shower day
Returning the trailer to storage
Time commitment: 5-6 hours each scheduled shower day

Volunteer Driver Assistant
Duties Include: Assist Volunteer Driver set up unit at site
Monitor shower program schedule
Clean Shower stalls after each use
Hand out hygiene products
Get shower unit ready for return to storage at
end of day
Time commitment: Approximately 4 hours each scheduled shower day

Maintenance Volunteer
Duties Include Clean, wash and provide monthly general maintenance to shower trailer and truck
Time commitment: 3 hours one time per month

Volunteer Hygiene Supply Manager
Duties Include: Collect and organize hygiene supplies
Check and stock shower trailer weekly
Time commitment: 1-2 hours per week

Volunteer Laundry Manager
Duties Include: Launder towels weekly
Ensure clean and adequate supply
Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly

PO Box 1623 • Redmond, OR 97756 • 541- 699-2099
www.jerichoroadofredmond.org • info@jerichoroadofredmond.org •
Jericho Road is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated 

Each Friday morning a team of Outreach Volunteers brings food items, warm breakfast sandwiches, clothing, water, pet food, and emergency supples to Jericho's Community Outreach location at the end of east Antler. We are joined by local community organizations such as Mosaic Medical Van, Best Care, Deschutes County Mental Health and others who bring hope, information and supplies to those houseless individuals in the Redmond area.

Winter Hours 10-noon. 

If interested, contact Outreach Program Coordinator , Bob Bohac, thru our central phone line 541-699-2099

to coordinate an opportunity to visit Outreach and see what we do.

We seek board members with experience in the community being served, board experience, energy and enthusiasm for the work of the organization. Computer and writing skills helpful.

The Board of Directors is an all-volunteer, working board, responsible for the overall policy and direction of Jericho Road.

Want to learn more?  Attend one of the Board's regular meetings. Contact a Board member by email, info@jerichoroadofredmdnd.org.  or call Jericho Road @ 541-699- 2099 and ask for more information.

We serve a meal to the community 5 days a week. We can use volunteers to help prepare meals, serve meals, and generally follow kitchen managers lead and instructions. 

We also have need of drivers to pick up food donations on a daily basis. Please contact us for details. 

New Each Morning is continually growing and we are looking for volunteers that share our vision and would love reaching out into the community to local recovery treatment programs and potential community partners, to share and educate them on who we are and what we do.  

Summary: The purpose of this position is to increase positive interactions with guests at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

Duties:

 Shift Information:

 Location:

 Attire and Equipment:

 Qualifications:

 Physical Requirements:

Volunteers assigned to this will greet our visitors to the Nature Center. You will help check our visitors in, and talk to them about the center and the exhibits inside. You will be responsible for checking memberships, appointments, and public speaking. 

About Notre Dame AmeriCorps Bend
Notre Dame AmeriCorps—Bend partners with several local non-profit organizations. Service Sites include after-school enrichment programs, outdoor education providers, emergency shelters, and support services for survivors of domestic violence. Members engage in service that ranges from youth mentorship, teaching, case management, and advocacy.

Service Sites positions available: 

Boys & Girls Club of Bend

Bethlehem Inn 

Camp Fire of Central Oregon 

Children's Forest of Central Oregon

NDA Program Details

Members serve for ~ 11 months beginning September/October through the last week of July at one of our partnering organizations. Service members receive a $17,000 living allowance for the year distributed bi-weekly plus an educational award of $6,345 (pre tax) upon completion of their year of service, and Health Insurance Available through CIGNA. Service Members also receive on the job training, opportunities for career development, and additional trainings and support provided by the Bend Site Director.

To apply visit www.ndmva.org/apply

If you have any questions about the program or application process please contact Izzy Mize, PNW Site Director at bend@ndmva.org

Come support our community effort to provide affordable spay, neuter, vaccines and microchips to the residents of Central Oregon!

Vet assistants and CVT's are needed in surgical prep for high volume spay neuter environment and also for vaccine clinics. If interested, please complete our volunteer form at fixbend.org

Clinics are held one weekend a month and we schedule four hour shifts. 

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services.

Key Activities:

·         Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

·         Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations for community organizations, congregations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs and other locations.

·         Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

·         Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications:

·         Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Community Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually..

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

To apply to become a Community Representative, visit volunteer.alz.org.

The Peaceful Presence Project is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that has been operating in Central Oregon since December of 2019. We are growing quickly and are looking to expand our board of directors for 2023 forward.

Our work is focused on advance care/end of life planning, death literacy initiatives and community education, and compassionate bedside support for dying individuals. 

We are seeking board members with experience in end of life care, finance, law, nonprofit management, marketing, and/or fundraising. If this is of interest to you, please reach out and we would be happy to share more details about time commitments, board expansion plans, etc. We can use a diversity of skillsets as we grow in scope and impact in our community! 

Alzheimer's Association Faith Outreach Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services.

Key Activities:

·         Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 faith events per year and distribute Alzheimer’s literature at events or appearances in your faith community.

·         Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations within your faith community or neighboring faith communities, congregations and denominations.

·         Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

·         Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications:

·         Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Faith Outreach Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

To apply to become a Faith Outreach Representative, visit volunteer.alz.org.

Alzheimer's Association Promotores are volunteer community engagers that raise awareness of Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to resources. Promotores are traditionally known as connectors, educators, mentors, counselors, peer leaders, patient navigators or health advocates and serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and the Hispanic/Latino community.

Key Activities:

·         Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a minimum of 12 events / per year distributing Alzheimer’s Association literature at events or appearances in your local community.

·         Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations within your community or neighboring Hispanic/Latino communities.

·         Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

·         Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications:

·         Fluency in Spanish helpful, but not required. 

·         Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Promotores commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

To apply to become a Promotore volunteer, visit volunteer.alz.org.

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners.

Key Activities:

·         In collaboration with staff and early stage advisors, schedule and implement social engagement events providing hospitality, support and volunteer oversight.

·         Maintain clear communication with participants and early stage attendance rosters.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated success in working with a team.

·         Successfully engages people living with dementia and has strong attention to detail.

·         Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Perfect your active listening and group management technique while serving your community.

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

To apply to become an Early Stage Social Engagement Leader, visit volunteer.alz.org.

Program Tech Support volunteers assist Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers to provide support groups and education programs through virtual platforms and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community. 

Key Activities:

·         Serve as host/moderator of web-based education programs or support groups offered through Zoom, BlueJeans, Google Meets. The programs are taught or facilitated by Alzheimer's Association staff or volunteers with specialized training in these topics.

·         Mentor and coach Alzheimer's Association volunteer Community Educators and Support Group Facilitators in use of technology to maximize the constituent / user experience.

·         Troubleshoot constituent access issues for caregivers to participate in groups.

·         Monitor chat, mute microphones and cue up Q&A for volunteers to answer. Launch polling if part of the user experience in the platform.

Qualifications:

·         Excellent technology skills and comfort using Zoom or other webinar technology independently.

·         Demonstrated success moderating Q&A or monitoring chat during webinars.

·         Ability to collaborate with staff and provide customer service type mentoring to volunteers and constituents.

·         Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Program Tech Support volunteers commit to supporting a target of 2 virtual presentations or meetings per month on a flexible schedule (daytime, week nights & weekends available).

·         All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Perfect your customer service and support techniques.

·         Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

·         Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

To apply to become a Program Tech Support Volunteer, visit volunteer.alz.org.

Alzheimer's Association Data Entry Volunteers are responsible for entering constituent data and other information into the Association’s databases, ensuring that records for the Association are updated and accurate.

Key Activities:

·         Data entry into the Personify software system.  Data could come from various departments and require different levels of entry.

·         Position requires being able to interpret data received in different forms, including but not limited to: hand written communication, typed forms, Google docs, online data, faxed forms, incoming mail, and email.

·         Position requires a high level of organization and some problem solving skills. 

·         The person filling this position needs to be comfortable with a lot of computer work and interacting with many staff and volunteers.

Qualifications:

·         Demonstrated ability with integrated CRM software systems.

·         Demonstrated success in data entry.

·         Familiarity with email, google drive, calendar.

·         Highly detail oriented with project management skills to take initiative and check own work for accuracy.

·         Takes initiative to research and investigate missing data.

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

·         Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

·         Data Entry Volunteers commit to a 1-year term which is renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

·         Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation  (1 hour) + Personify database training (8 hours).

·         Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

·         Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

·         Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

·         Working in an office environment alongside other volunteers and staff, learning aspects of various programs and enhancing computer skills. 

·         Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability.

·         Build your resume and skill set.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

Reporting & Support Provided:

·         Data Entry Volunteers work with local staff partners in local chapter offices within normal business hours.

·         Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts.

Think that magic only happens once the lights go on? The crew are the ones backstage making sure that everything runs smoothly onstage, all without the audience knowing.

Crew can consist of running scene changes (switching props or furniture if need be), helping actors with quick costume changes, or running the light and/or sound boards.

We are looking for people interested in joining our backstage crew for current and future shows. It is a fairly large commitment to all evening rehearsals and shows starting the week before each show opens. It is a lot of fun and a great way to meet people in the community and learn about the theater! Accepting ages 14 and up, no experience necessary! Email volunteer@cascadestheatrical.org for more information or fill out a volunteer form at https://cascadestheatrical.org/volunteer/

PET needs volunteers to occasionally help to pack up, unload, clean and load up equipment and supplies used for disaster training, animal evacuations and temporary sheltering. This work would be on a planned and sometimes on an on-call basis (e.g., if PET is deployed for a fire) and on an as-needed basis a few times/year, in Bend, OR. Help might also be needed in other Central Oregon areas such as La Pine or Sisters; volunteers can work in whatever location is best for them, or all of them. 

THE SHIELD in Central Oregon is in need of a volunteer event manager who can lead our efforts to identify, promote & coordinate events to increase community awareness of THE SHIELD and our mission. Experience with nonprofits, event management, digital marketing and social media is helpful. Work can be done completely remote (except during events).  Not a full time position; if you can only give a few hours per week - we appreciate inspiration, creativity and positive energy above all.  Please contact us at info@shieldcentraloregon.org or 541.390.3133. 

Looking for someone who will lead and direct residents in a simple chair exercise class once a week or more.  This can be during the week or a Saturday afternoon.

Kôr is expanding our Board of Directors team to better serve the housing need in Central Oregon. We are looking for members who are interested in affordable homeownership and environmental sustainability. All interested parties are welcome to apply. We are specifically looking for applicants with the following skills/attributes: 

Tutors work one-on-one with a teacher referred 3rd grader to help with reading and math.

Tutoring happens at Juniper Elementary at 13th and Norton on Tuesdays from 3-4 pm. A school representative is on site to advise tutors. Training is provided.

A school district background check is required. 

For more information contact Marcia at wildcattutoringjuniper@gmail.com

Substitutes work one-on-one with teacher referred 3rd graders whose regular tutors are unavailable. Focus is on math and reading. 

Substitures are contacted by email when there is a need. Training is provided and a school representative is on site during tutoring 

The program is at Juniper Elementary School on Tuesdays from 3-4 pm.  School District background check is required. 

 For more information contact Marcia at wildcattutoringjuniper@gmail.com

Volta Revival is a grassroots non-profit which empowers our partners to establish stronger, healthier, and more educated communities along the Volta river in Ghana West Africa with the aim of ending child trafficking and forced labor. www.voltarevival.org

We are seeking virtual volunteers who are interested in writing and searching for grants in the areas of:

-Human Trafficking

-Forced Labor

-Child Abuse

-Blue Carbon / Mangrove Restoration

-Water Purification

Please contact us via email at moniquevanden@voltarevival.org

Shepherd's Houses Ministries operates it Mobile Shower Truck three days a week in the Bend community.    

Mondays 1pm - 5pm at the 2nd Street Shelter

Wednesdays 1pm - 5pm - Shepherd's House Ministries Main Campus on Division Street

Fridays 9:30am - 1:30pm - Family Kitchen - Downtown Bend

Come help us provide a hot shower, clean undergarments and toiletries to guests from our community. 

The driver is responsible for picking up the truck from the storage facility, arriving at the location, setting up the truck, after the showers are finished dumping the grey water tank and filling the clean water tank at the main campus on Division Street and returning the truck to the storage facility.  The truck is very easy to drive and doesn't require a CDL.  You will need to be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record.    We will train you.

For more information contact our Volunteer Manager  

Or to get started please visit our Volunteer Portal and create an account: Shepherd's House Ministries Volunteer 

Shepherd's Houses Ministries operates it Mobile Shower Truck three days a week in the Bend community.    

Mondays 2pm - 4pm at the 2nd Street Shelter

Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm - Shepherd's House Ministries Main Campus on Division Street

Fridays 10:30am - 12:30pm - Family Kitchen - Downtown Bend

Come help us provide a hot shower, clean undergarments and toiletries to guests from our community. 

For more information contact our Volunteer Manager  

Or to get started please visit our Volunteer Portal and create an account: Shepherd's House Ministries Volunteer 

The Shepherd's House feeds around 4,000 meals per month using mostly donated food items.

We receive many food donations from a variety of businesses throughout Central Oregon.

Come help us sort, package and load food donations that are shared with other non-profits in Central Oregon.  Monday and Thursdays from 10:30am - 12:00pm

In addition we would welcome help with the pick-up of food donations from local businesses as well.  We have a variety of days and times that you can help with this need.  Jump in and do one pick up a week or several in a day whatever is best for your schedule.

For more information contact our Volunteer Manager

Or get started by creating an account on our Volunteer Portal: Shepherd's House Ministries Volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering or have other questions? Please email us at info@bendbikes.org and we look forward to hearing from you!

Horse experience required for this opportunity.  We need 1 or 2 people once a week for 2-3 hours to clean water troughs and sweep mats by feeding areas.  We have 10 therapy horses that live in small paddocks that need the water troughs cleaned, scrubbed and refilled each week.  As well as the sand swept off the mats in the feeding areas. Some limited interaction with our horses in completing this task.  Some training will be required before interacting with the horses.  We utilize natural horsemanship methods.  We are looking for someone to commit to doing this each week.  The previous volunteers did this for 2 years as a couple and have now moved to Colorado.  We miss them and are looking for someone to take over this task.  Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Mondays only.   There are NO opportunities to ride the horses. 

Native areas and some grass areas and flowers. Some opportunities to work in a greenhouse. Examples of projects include weeding, spread barkdust or compost, raking, watering, fertilizing flowers.  Looking for a person or 2 to commit to 2-4 hours weekly. Would consider someone 14 or over if accompanied by an adult.  Some opportunities for Groups for specific projects on the ranch - please ask.  No pets on the ranch.  

The mission of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. The Board supports the work of MountainStar by providing mission‐based leadership, financial oversight, strategic governance, and connections to the community. While daily operations are led by MountainStar’s Executive Director, the success of MountainStar is dependent on a partnership between the board and ED so that board members, staff and other stakeholders are working as a team to ensure the best progress for the mission. MountainStar’s Board Members will serve a three‐year term to be eligible for reappointment.

Specific Board member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance and oversight

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Healthy Families of the High Desert is looking for dynamic members to advise our program. The commitment would be quarterly one and a half hour meetings as well as any special advice on topical plans and analysis of program standards. Healthy Families is the premier child abuse prevention program in Central Oregon and continuous quality improvement is a value. We are a regional program and welcome Board members from all communities in Central Oregon.

VegNet Bend is a 501c3 organization started in 2008 with the goal of sharing information about helping animals, the planet and our own health through adopting a plant based lifestyle. As part of the VegNet volunteer pool, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for various events - Earth Day Booth, Festivals, Film Screenings, Potlucks, Food Demos, Street Fair, Kids Activities, and more. No experience required.

Board members Help make decisions that guide the organization into the future and help it grow.