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.
This park near Albany is a quiet oasis for boating, paddling and hiking. It's made up of a north and south parcel, with parking lots at each. The Luckiamute River meanders through the 615-acre north tract, flowing into the Willamette River from the west and just a stone's throw from the Santiam River confluence from the east. Travelers paddling the Willamette Water Trail can camp at the boater-access-only site. Hikers can park at the North Trailhead and take the 3-mile North Unit Loop trail along a meadow and through a riparian hardwood forest of Oregon ash and bigleaf maple. Habitat is a key reason why Luckiamute exists. Low-impact activity like paddling and hiking complement the effort to restore natural flood plains.
The Maintenance Host provides service for Luckiamute State Natural Area by supporting the landscaping and cleaning of the park, greets park visitors, and open/closes the park gate. In addition, they help protect park resources by informing staff of any concerning activities they observe. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.
Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4 hours per day, approximately 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Wednesday thru Sunday 6:30am-10:30 am and 1 hour during posted closed time
Location: Luckiamute State Natural Area. 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.
