Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest. 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.
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site is located in Newport at the north end of Yaquina Bay near its outlet to the Pacific Ocean. The bluff is forested with spruce and pine, and a large deck provides views of Yaquina Bay and the Yaquina Bay Bridge. The west end of the park has parking and trails to the beach along the north Jetty. The main star is the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. It is the only existing Oregon lighthouse with the living quarters attached, and the only historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing.
Interpretive Hosts at Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site provide a service to the public. As both a park representative and interpretive host, hosts provide and receive information related to marine mammals, coastal
wildlife, and general questions about the greater area. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.
Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 25 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. The volunteer shifts occur 11:45 am pm - 4:15 pm, and are scheduled for Wednesday-Sunday.
Location: Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site. A host site will be provided at Beverly Beach State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.
This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.
