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Get Involved and Volunteer!
Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Host Program
Adopt-a-Park or Partners in Park Program
Our Cooperative Association (Friends Group) Partnerships
Youth Service Award Program
Individual & Group Volunteers
Volunteer Programs
People volunteering
There are five basic ways to get involved as a volunter at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.  Each type is listed in a section below.  In each section there is information including a general description of the type that of duties that are typical for that particular program.
 
You can always give us a call on the toll free Volunteer Information Line at 877-225-9803!

Volunteer Host Program
Interested in staying at a park for 30 days or more, and helping with park and visitor duties? Check out the host program!
 
What do volunteer hosts do?

 
Some things to help you decide:
 
OR
Request a  Host Information Packet  
 
TO APPLY:   If you're interested in becoming a park host, you can download the volunteer host application now.

To be considered for all hosting positions at any park location, please send your signed and dated application to:

Jill Nishball
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301


Download a list of host positions that are currently available.  Please note that this list changes daily.  Contact the identified park to find out more details. Current Hosting Opportunities


 

Adopt-a-Park or Partners in Park Program
Want to help with maintenance, construction or another special project at your favorite park? Find out more about our Adopt-a-Park program - download How do I adopt a park?
 
If you´re interested in the Adopt-a-Park program, complete an Adopt-a-Park interest form and send it to the address listed below.  If you have any questions, would like to discuss your group, project or the Oregon State Parks system, contact Tammy Baumann by email or by phone at (503) 986-0751.  Please send your completed Adopt-A-Park Interest Form to:
 
 

Tammy Baumann
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301


 

Our Cooperative Association (Friends Group) Partnerships
Private, nonprofit Friends groups are set up many parks statewide.  The purpose of these partnerships is to provide educational services within state parks.  To learn more about our partnerships please visit What is a Friends group?

 

Youth Service Award Program

This program is specially designed for youths 8-18, this opportunity is enriching for both parks and volunteers.  Download the brochure  or to find out more, visit What is the Youth Service Award program?
 
For more information, contact us!

Individual & Group Volunteers
There are always special projects and internship styled volunteering opportunities at Oregon State Parks!  These projects range from being administrative in nature to requiring specialized skills and knowledge that maybe only YOU can bring to the table.  Contact us and let us know that you are interested, or complete the Individual Volunteer Application  and mail it to:
 
Individual Volunteer Program
Volunteer Services Section
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301

 
Page updated: September 03, 2008

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