Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Opportunity: Help Us Find Free Family Fun & Disability-Related Trainings!

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

Do you love discovering great resources and sharing them with your community? We’re looking for virtual volunteers who can help us search online for free family-friendly events, community activities, and no-cost trainings that support individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who walk alongside them.


While we offer our own events and trainings throughout the year, we also want to make sure families know about the many other opportunities happening across our community. Your help ensures we can share a wide range of options that bring connection, joy, and learning to the families we serve.


This is a flexible, at-home opportunity — perfect for anyone who wants to make a meaningful impact on their own schedule. Your online sleuthing helps families access connection, joy, and learning opportunities they may not otherwise find.


What you’ll do:


• Search online for free or low-cost family fun events


• Find disability-related trainings, workshops, and webinars


• Share links and details with our team so we can spread the word


Your time helps families feel seen, supported, and included. If you enjoy research, community connection, or simply want to help from wherever you are, we’d love to have you join us!


Interested in volunteering? Reach out to stefany@codsn.org or call 541-548-8559

Organization: Central Oregon Disability Support Network

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

Do you love discovering great resources and sharing them with your community? We’re looking for virtual volunteers who can help us search online for free family-friendly events, community activities, and no-cost trainings that support individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who walk alongside them.


While we offer our own events and trainings throughout the year, we also want to make sure families know about the many other opportunities happening across our community. Your help ensures we can share a wide range of options that bring connection, joy, and learning to the families we serve.


This is a flexible, at-home opportunity — perfect for anyone who wants to make a meaningful impact on their own schedule. Your online sleuthing helps families access connection, joy, and learning opportunities they may not otherwise find.


What you’ll do:


• Search online for free or low-cost family fun events


• Find disability-related trainings, workshops, and webinars


• Share links and details with our team so we can spread the word


Your time helps families feel seen, supported, and included. If you enjoy research, community connection, or simply want to help from wherever you are, we’d love to have you join us!


Interested in volunteering? Reach out to stefany@codsn.org or call 541-548-8559

Organization: Central Oregon Disability Support Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Jason's R&R Family Respite Night Childcare Support

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

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

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

Skills Strengthened Through This Opportunity:

Communication and active listening skills with people of all agesIdentifying and implementing accommodation strategiesExperience promoting equity and inclusionA deeper understanding that everyone has the ability to learn, think, and understand, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Flexibility and creative thinkingSelf-management skillsQuick decision making

Tasks that support skill-building:

Greet each child and their family, and help them feel welcome.Foster an environment where children and their families feel safe and supported.Encourage children to connect with one another and support their social-emotional development.Actively engage in activities and provide any accommodations and/or support needed for all children to participate.

This program is supported by the Jason Opdyke Memorial Fund. 

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


Organization: Central Oregon Disability Support Network

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

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

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

Skills Strengthened Through This Opportunity:

Communication and active listening skills with people of all agesIdentifying and implementing accommodation strategiesExperience promoting equity and inclusionA deeper understanding that everyone has the ability to learn, think, and understand, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Flexibility and creative thinkingSelf-management skillsQuick decision making

Tasks that support skill-building:

Greet each child and their family, and help them feel welcome.Foster an environment where children and their families feel safe and supported.Encourage children to connect with one another and support their social-emotional development.Actively engage in activities and provide any accommodations and/or support needed for all children to participate.

This program is supported by the Jason Opdyke Memorial Fund. 

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


Organization: Central Oregon Disability Support Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97701

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike for Life: Adult and Youth Volunteers Needed

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

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


What you'll do: 

Be part of a team of 3 volunteers paired with a rider.Cheer them on, offer encouragement, and celebrate each win!Build a trusting relationship with your team and rider.Support riders as they learn a life-long skill that can foster lifelong independence and community inclusion.


No Experience Needed:

We provide a volunteer orientation before camp begins and have two adapted physical education teachers leading the way each day at camp!All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to show up each day and support your rider. 

Time Commitment: 

We ask that volunteers try to sign up for the same session each week so they can build a strong and trusting relationship with their rider, but we understand that family and work schedules can be busy, so we will work around schedules when needed.

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

Why It Matters

For kids, riding a bike is pure fun!For adults, it can be a lifeline - Providing independence, physical health benefits, and a way to stay connected with friends, family, and the community. 

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

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

Organization: Central Oregon Disability Support Network

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

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


What you'll do: 

Be part of a team of 3 volunteers paired with a rider.Cheer them on, offer encouragement, and celebrate each win!Build a trusting relationship with your team and rider.Support riders as they learn a life-long skill that can foster lifelong independence and community inclusion.


No Experience Needed:

We provide a volunteer orientation before camp begins and have two adapted physical education teachers leading the way each day at camp!All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to show up each day and support your rider. 

Time Commitment: 

We ask that volunteers try to sign up for the same session each week so they can build a strong and trusting relationship with their rider, but we understand that family and work schedules can be busy, so we will work around schedules when needed.

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

Why It Matters

For kids, riding a bike is pure fun!For adults, it can be a lifeline - Providing independence, physical health benefits, and a way to stay connected with friends, family, and the community. 

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

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

Organization: Central Oregon Disability Support Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 22, 2026 through Jun 26, 2026

Zip Code: 97756

Allow Groups: Yes