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.
Thompson's Mills is a unique survivor of times past, chronicling 160 years of Oregon rural life and honoring the owners who continually adapted the mill to the changing world around it. It is the oldest standing water-powered grain mill in Oregon, and its turbines can be seen in action on guided tours. A water right that predates statehood produces the water flow that still runs the milling machines for demonstrations today
The Interpretive provides service for Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site by supporting park employees with the daily operations, providing information about park-specific natural and cultural history and assists with general park maintenance. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.
Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4 days per week 3 consecutive days off whenever possible. Up to 20-30 hours per week, per volunteer.
Location: Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site. 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.
