Opportunities From: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Volunteer: Visitor Center Host at Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area - NOT CONFIRMED (expressing interest only)

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.


An impressive piece of mining equipment is the centerpiece of this park nestled in the town of Sumpter Valley, at the base of the majestic Elkhorn Mountain Range. Essentially a ship on dry land, the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge unearthed the valley in search of gold, leaving piles of debris in its wake.  Sumpter Valley Dredge was the last of three built in Sumpter Valley. It ran almost continuously, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, from 1935 until 1954. It’s estimated the dredge dug up more than $4 million in gold during its lifetime. Visiting the Dredge Visitors are welcome aboard the dredge May - October. Explore the decks yourself or take part in a ranger-led tour; guided tours are held on weekends only. About 1.5 miles of trails wind through the park wetlands. Stop at one of several viewing platforms for a glimpse into how nature has reclaimed the valley over the past 50 years.


The Visitor Center Host for Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area enhances the visitor experience
by providing accurate and interesting information at the visitor center, as well as assisting with gold panning demonstrations. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.


Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 - 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Hosts typically work 4 days/week with 3 consecutive days off. Designated shift is from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Days of the week on/off will be discussed with your supervisor.


Location: Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.


This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

Program: Clyde Holliday Management Unit

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.


An impressive piece of mining equipment is the centerpiece of this park nestled in the town of Sumpter Valley, at the base of the majestic Elkhorn Mountain Range. Essentially a ship on dry land, the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge unearthed the valley in search of gold, leaving piles of debris in its wake.  Sumpter Valley Dredge was the last of three built in Sumpter Valley. It ran almost continuously, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, from 1935 until 1954. It’s estimated the dredge dug up more than $4 million in gold during its lifetime. Visiting the Dredge Visitors are welcome aboard the dredge May - October. Explore the decks yourself or take part in a ranger-led tour; guided tours are held on weekends only. About 1.5 miles of trails wind through the park wetlands. Stop at one of several viewing platforms for a glimpse into how nature has reclaimed the valley over the past 50 years.


The Visitor Center Host for Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area enhances the visitor experience
by providing accurate and interesting information at the visitor center, as well as assisting with gold panning demonstrations. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.


Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 - 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Hosts typically work 4 days/week with 3 consecutive days off. Designated shift is from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Days of the week on/off will be discussed with your supervisor.


Location: Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.


This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

Program: Clyde Holliday Management Unit

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 97877

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Interpretive Visitor Center Host at Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site - NOT CONFIRMED (expressing interest only)

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.


A Chinese medical clinic, general store, community center and residence, Kam Wah Chung gives you an incomparable glimpse into the past. This remarkable site, a National Historic Landmark, is located in the town of John Day, and includes the historic building and a separate interpretive center. The historic building was built in 1865, possibly as a trading post and stage stop. This tiny, unassuming building became home to two Chinese immigrants, Ing "Doc" Hay and Lung On in 1888. Both became locally famous:  Lung On as a general store proprietor and businessman, and "Doc" Hay as a practitioner of herbal medicine. For over 60-some years the building was a social, medical, and religious center for Oregon's Chinese community.


The Interpretive Visitor Center Host for Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site enhances the visitor experience
by providing accurate and interesting information at the interpretive center and via guided tours of
the historic Kam Wah Chung building. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.


Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 - 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Service starts at 8:45 AM and ends at 5:15 PM. A one-hour lunch break is provided at 12 noon or 1 pm. The schedule for the Visitor Center is as follows based upon whether there is one or two hosts or host teams scheduled during the month.
Schedule with two hosts or host teams: Host 1: 7.5 hours/day Mon - Wed, and 4.25 hours Thurs morning 8:45 am - 1pm; Thursday afternoon - Sunday off. Host 2: 7.5 hours/day Fri – Sun, and 4.25 hours Thurs afternoon 1 - 5:15 pm; Monday – Thursday morning off.
Schedule with one host or host team: 7.5 hours/day Fri – Mon, with Tuesday - Thursday off


Location: Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.


This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

Program: Clyde Holliday Management Unit

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.


A Chinese medical clinic, general store, community center and residence, Kam Wah Chung gives you an incomparable glimpse into the past. This remarkable site, a National Historic Landmark, is located in the town of John Day, and includes the historic building and a separate interpretive center. The historic building was built in 1865, possibly as a trading post and stage stop. This tiny, unassuming building became home to two Chinese immigrants, Ing "Doc" Hay and Lung On in 1888. Both became locally famous:  Lung On as a general store proprietor and businessman, and "Doc" Hay as a practitioner of herbal medicine. For over 60-some years the building was a social, medical, and religious center for Oregon's Chinese community.


The Interpretive Visitor Center Host for Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site enhances the visitor experience
by providing accurate and interesting information at the interpretive center and via guided tours of
the historic Kam Wah Chung building. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.


Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 - 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Service starts at 8:45 AM and ends at 5:15 PM. A one-hour lunch break is provided at 12 noon or 1 pm. The schedule for the Visitor Center is as follows based upon whether there is one or two hosts or host teams scheduled during the month.
Schedule with two hosts or host teams: Host 1: 7.5 hours/day Mon - Wed, and 4.25 hours Thurs morning 8:45 am - 1pm; Thursday afternoon - Sunday off. Host 2: 7.5 hours/day Fri – Sun, and 4.25 hours Thurs afternoon 1 - 5:15 pm; Monday – Thursday morning off.
Schedule with one host or host team: 7.5 hours/day Fri – Mon, with Tuesday - Thursday off


Location: Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.


This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

Program: Clyde Holliday Management Unit

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 97845

Allow Groups: No