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| Volunteer Programs |
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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!
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| Volunteer Host Program |
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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:
TO APPLY: If you're interested in becoming a volunteer park host for the first time, you can download the new host application now. If you just need to renew from a previous year's application, you can download the renewal application for returning hosts now.
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Request a Full-Color Host Information Packet
To be considered for all hosting positions at any park location, please send your signed and dated application to:
Jill Nishball, Statewide Volunteer Services Coordinator
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
Download a list of host positions that are currently available - Current Hosting Opportunities Please note that openings change daily; a new list is posted weekly.
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| Adopt-a-Park or Partners in Park Program |
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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. You can complete your Adopt-A-Park Interest Form and submit it by email or print it out and send it to the Statewide Volunteer Coordinator by email at Tammy Baumann or by post mail at :
Tammy Baumann
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
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| Our Cooperative Association (Friends Group) Partnerships |
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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?
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| Individual & Group Volunteers |
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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
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