Opportunities From: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

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.

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco SP – Campground Host – Site 50

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         You will have Monday’s & Tuesdays off for this assignment.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers with reservations, and general campground maintenance.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on equipment prior to use. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, blowing, raking, sweeping, & litter pick up.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday evenings, but be reasonably available for sales as need by customers. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff with enforcement training.

·         No use of chainsaws & heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Cape Blanco State Park, Site A50. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

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.

Located at the state's westernmost tip, and perched over the Pacific Ocean, Cape Blanco State Park features a 19th-century lighthouse and an early Irish settler's home. Enjoy the park's history, trails and rugged coastline while serving as a volunteer.

The Campground Host assists campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing light landscaping, and selling firewood. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco SP – Campground Host – Site 50

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         You will have Monday’s & Tuesdays off for this assignment.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers with reservations, and general campground maintenance.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on equipment prior to use. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, blowing, raking, sweeping, & litter pick up.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday evenings, but be reasonably available for sales as need by customers. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff with enforcement training.

·         No use of chainsaws & heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Location: Cape Blanco State Park, Site A50. 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.

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.

Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site is an oasis along the sparkling John Day River and a base camp for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the region's many historical sites. The park features a year-round picnic area and a small seasonal campground with two tepees available for rent. The park's tall, willowy cottonwood trees provide shade and serenity.

The Campground Host for Clyde Holiday State Recreation Site provides service by assisting park guests, daily checks of park facilities, campsite cleaning, and light landscaping. 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. This assignment is expected to work 5 days a week with 2 consecutive mid-week days off.

Location: Clyde Holliday State Recreation 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.

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.

Unity Lake State Recreation Site is an oasis of green in Oregon's high desert that offers boating and angling. The small campground is the perfect jumping-off point for visiting nearby historical sites and wilderness areas. The day-use area has picnic tables on a large expanse of lawn with ample shade. This area includes a boat ramp, boat trailer parking, restrooms and water. Open year-round, it attracts anglers for ice fishing in the winter.

The Campground Host for Unity Lake State Recreation Site provides service by assisting park guests, daily checks of park facilities, campsite cleaning, and light landscaping. 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. This assignment is expected to work 5 days a week with 2 consecutive mid-week days off.

Location: Unity Lake State Recreation 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Relief/Maintenance Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting all park operations, including but not limited to covering for assignments such as yurt cleaner, site cleaner, hospitality shifts and general campground operations. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, per volunteer. Hours may vary based on the assignments of the day/time of year or based on the hours of operation of the Hospitality Center. Off Days: Sunday/Monday

Location: South 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

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.

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.

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.

Bates State Park was once the site of a thriving lumber mill and an adjacent company town set in a lush valley in the Blue Mountains. The mill closed in the mid-1970s. Families--and in some instances their houses--moved to nearby Prairie City and John Day. The mill buildings and town were dismantled; the land sat empty for more than 35 years.

The Campground Host for Bates State Park provides service by assisting park guests, daily checks of park facilities, campsite cleaning, and light landscaping. 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. This assignment is expected to work 5 days a week with 2 consecutive mid-week days off.

Location: Bates State Park. 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.

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.

People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national—and international—stage. Its beauty, boundless recreational opportunities and historic presence keep it there.

The Cabin Host provides service for Silver Falls State Park by supporting campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service and support to the yurt and cabin program at the park. Blow site pads & throughout the cabin loop area as needed, pick up limbs, clean and rake around fire pits, litter pick & clean cabins per OPRD issued cabin cleaning standards. Silver Falls has 14 cabins in total, all rustic cabins, meaning that there are NO BATHROOMS OR KITCHENS to clean. Possibility of other assigned tasks by park staff depending on interests and abilities.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes Five days a week, approximately 4-6 hours each day to be completed between the hours of 9:30am – 4pm.

Location: Silver Falls 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.

Western Snowy Plover Host

In this position you will be working out of China Creek State Park, the northern border of a large western snowy plover conservation zone.  Your primary duty will be providing interpretation to park visitors regarding the snowy plovers, their habitat, and our conservation efforts.  You are also expected to inform visitors of the rules regarding the restricted nesting grounds and the adjacent beach and surf areas.  If you witness rule infractions you are asked to inform a ranger as soon as possible, if the violation is extreme (someone intentionally destroying plover nests for example) you can call Oregon State Police dispatch as well.  While you are on duty, you will keep records of your visitor contacts in the park as well as any rule infractions you witness.  You are also asked to keep the parking area clean and free of litter.  There may also be opportunities for you to provide evening programs on western snowy plovers in the campground.  If that is something that interests you, please bring it up with your volunteer coordinator. In this position you will live in the Bullards Beach campground for the duration of your assignment, and will be provided a state vehicle to reach your post on days that you are scheduled to work.  This position may include other duties that are not mentioned in this description.

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.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park is rugged and vast, from the vertical cliffs carved by the John Day River to deep side canyons and arid, rocky grasslands that extend for miles in all directions. The park’s 8,000-plus acres are open for exploring, stargazing and contemplating the elemental forces that carved this unique landscape. The iconic John Day River is a long, remote, natural river system with 252 free-flowing miles. The lower John Day River offers one of the best spring and fall wild steelhead runs in Northeast Oregon. Anglers also come for catfish and smallmouth bass. J.S. Burres, across the river, is a popular boat launch for rafts, kayaks, canoes and drift boats.

The cabin and campground host at Cottonwood Canyon State Park supports park operations by providing customer service to park visitors, maintaining cabins and campsites, and assisting with general campground maintenance and landscaping. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20 -30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: Cottonwood Canyon 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.

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.

The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a tree-shaded, overnight oasis for campers and a gateway to the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area that begins just over a mile south of the park. The Deschutes River converges with the Columbia at this hub for hiking, mountain biking, camping, whitewater rafting and world-class steelhead and trout fishing.

The campground host at Deschutes River State Recreation Area supports park operations by providing customer service to park visitors, maintaining campsites, and assisting with general campground maintenance and landscaping. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20 -30  hours of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: Deschutes River State Recreation 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.

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.

Heritage Landing is a popular boat launch and day-use area with access to the Columbia and Deschutes rivers. It’s just across the river from Deschutes River State Recreation Area campground. The launch is gateway to the Lower Deschutes, a 100-mile section designated as a National Wild and Scenic River and an Oregon Scenic Waterway for its outstanding scenery, ecological importance, and recreation value. This is where river guides meet their clients, families gather to head out onto the Columbia for salmon fishing or water skiing, and anglers show off their big catch.

The day use host at Heritage Landing provide park information, help clean the park, help with lawn care, help coordinate boat ramp usage, and help create a welcoming atmosphere. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20 -30  hours of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: Heritage Landing. 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.

People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national—and international—stage. Its beauty, boundless recreational opportunities and historic presence keep it there.

The Equipment Maintenance Host provides service for Silver Falls State Park by supporting landscaping, general repair, special maintenance projects, and maintenance shop upkeep. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes Five days a week, approximately 4-6 hours each day to be completed between the hours of 6am – 6pm.

Location: Silver Falls State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

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.

Viento is Spanish for wind — an apt name for a park in the blustery Columbia River Gorge. But this is just a happy coincidence. Viento (pronounced vee-EN-toe) actually comes from the first letters of three railroad tycoons— Villard, Endicott, and Tollman—who built the first railroad in the area. Where a railroad station once stood is now the home of one of the best Gorge campgrounds, conveniently located just 8 miles west of Hood River. Viento’s day-use area has easy access to the Columbia River and some thrilling windsurfing. There's a peaceful picnic next to a babbling creek. A day-use parking permit is required for non-campers.

The maintenance host provides service for Viento State Park by supporting park operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and trails, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Viento 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.

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.

Viento is Spanish for wind — an apt name for a park in the blustery Columbia River Gorge. But this is just a happy coincidence. Viento (pronounced vee-EN-toe) actually comes from the first letters of three railroad tycoons— Villard, Endicott, and Tollman—who built the first railroad in the area. Where a railroad station once stood is now the home of one of the best Gorge campgrounds, conveniently located just 8 miles west of Hood River. Viento’s day-use area has easy access to the Columbia River and some thrilling windsurfing. There's a peaceful picnic next to a babbling creek. A day-use parking permit is required for non-campers.

The maintenance host provides service for Viento State Park by supporting park operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and trails, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Viento 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.

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.

Viento is Spanish for wind — an apt name for a park in the blustery Columbia River Gorge. But this is just a happy coincidence. Viento (pronounced vee-EN-toe) actually comes from the first letters of three railroad tycoons— Villard, Endicott, and Tollman—who built the first railroad in the area. Where a railroad station once stood is now the home of one of the best Gorge campgrounds, conveniently located just 8 miles west of Hood River. Viento’s day-use area has easy access to the Columbia River and some thrilling windsurfing. There's a peaceful picnic next to a babbling creek. A day-use parking permit is required for non-campers.

The maintenance host provides service for Viento State Park by supporting park operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and trails, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Viento 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.

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.

The stars seem to shine brighter at this campground on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, 11 miles west of The Dalles. Campsites look over the river and the park’s namesake, Memaloose Island, a place sacred to the indigenous people of the Columbia River Gorge. They would lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on the island. Also buried there is an early settler and town promoter of The Dalles, Senator Victor Trevitt. A granite monument visible from Memaloose campground marks his grave.   Today, the park is a gateway to exploring The Dalles and the east end of the Gorge. Visitors will enjoy spring wildflowers and the cooling shade of the maple, willow and cottonwood trees. On summer nights, the park’s grassy meadows are the perfect spot to observe the nightly celestial performance.

The campground host provides service for Memaloose State Park by supporting campground operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and campsites, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Memaloose 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.

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.

The stars seem to shine brighter at this campground on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, 11 miles west of The Dalles. Campsites look over the river and the park’s namesake, Memaloose Island, a place sacred to the indigenous people of the Columbia River Gorge. They would lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on the island. Also buried there is an early settler and town promoter of The Dalles, Senator Victor Trevitt. A granite monument visible from Memaloose campground marks his grave.   Today, the park is a gateway to exploring The Dalles and the east end of the Gorge. Visitors will enjoy spring wildflowers and the cooling shade of the maple, willow and cottonwood trees. On summer nights, the park’s grassy meadows are the perfect spot to observe the nightly celestial performance.

The campground host provides service for Memaloose State Park by supporting campground operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and campsites, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Memaloose 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.

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.

The stars seem to shine brighter at this campground on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, 11 miles west of The Dalles. Campsites look over the river and the park’s namesake, Memaloose Island, a place sacred to the indigenous people of the Columbia River Gorge. They would lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on the island. Also buried there is an early settler and town promoter of The Dalles, Senator Victor Trevitt. A granite monument visible from Memaloose campground marks his grave.   Today, the park is a gateway to exploring The Dalles and the east end of the Gorge. Visitors will enjoy spring wildflowers and the cooling shade of the maple, willow and cottonwood trees. On summer nights, the park’s grassy meadows are the perfect spot to observe the nightly celestial performance.

The campground host provides service for Memaloose State Park by supporting campground operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and campsites, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Memaloose 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.

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.

The stars seem to shine brighter at this campground on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, 11 miles west of The Dalles. Campsites look over the river and the park’s namesake, Memaloose Island, a place sacred to the indigenous people of the Columbia River Gorge. They would lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on the island. Also buried there is an early settler and town promoter of The Dalles, Senator Victor Trevitt. A granite monument visible from Memaloose campground marks his grave.   Today, the park is a gateway to exploring The Dalles and the east end of the Gorge. Visitors will enjoy spring wildflowers and the cooling shade of the maple, willow and cottonwood trees. On summer nights, the park’s grassy meadows are the perfect spot to observe the nightly celestial performance.

The campground host provides service for Memaloose State Park by supporting campground operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and campsites, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Memaloose 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.

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.

Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight. Situated at the eastern end of the Historic Columbia River Highway, the park also marks the eastern end of the popular "Waterfall Corridor" that begins at  Crown Point and includes the majestic Multnomah Falls.  Latourell, Bridal Veil, Wahkeena, and Horsetail Falls are also along this route.

The Campground Host provides service for Ainsworth State Park by supporting campground operations, maintaining grounds, facilities, and campsites, providing excellent customer service to visitors, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 5 days a week.

Location: Ainsworth 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.

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 shaded park is located on the Sandy River southeast of the Stark Street Bridge on the Historic Columbia River Highway (Hwy 30). A popular destination for fishing, boating and swimming, the park features a beach area that fills quickly in the summer months, as well as picnic tables and grills throughout. A picnic shelter can be reserved for events with up to 50 people. The shelter is next to a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. An 18-hole disc golf course is popular year-round, and is one of the most technical and challenging courses in the Northwest.

The Day Use Host provides service for Dabney State Recreation Area by supporting maintenance and operations of the park, opening park facilities, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20hours/5 days of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: Dabney State Recreation 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.

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.

Stretching alongside the Columbia River and just 22 miles east of Portland, Rooster Rock is a perfect place to spend a day away from the city. When east winds rush down the Columbia Gorge at 25 to 40 mph, windsurfers descend to ride the whitecaps. Bring your windsurfing gear, or enjoy watching from the beach. A tranquil lagoon at the west end of the park is a peaceful spot to paddle or fish for bass, steelhead and walleye beneath the park’s namesake, Rooster Rock.

The Day Use Host provides service for Rooster Rock State Park by supporting maintenance and operations of the park, opening park facilities, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours/5 days of volunteer service each week, per host

Location: Rooster Rock 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.

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.

Stretching alongside the Columbia River and just 22 miles east of Portland, Rooster Rock is a perfect place to spend a day away from the city. When east winds rush down the Columbia Gorge at 25 to 40 mph, windsurfers descend to ride the whitecaps. Bring your windsurfing gear, or enjoy watching from the beach. A tranquil lagoon at the west end of the park is a peaceful spot to paddle or fish for bass, steelhead and walleye beneath the park’s namesake, Rooster Rock.

The Day Use Host provides service for Rooster Rock State Park by supporting maintenance and operations of the park, opening park facilities, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours/5 days of volunteer service each week, per host

Location: Rooster Rock 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.

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.

Stretching alongside the Columbia River and just 22 miles east of Portland, Rooster Rock is a perfect place to spend a day away from the city. When east winds rush down the Columbia Gorge at 25 to 40 mph, windsurfers descend to ride the whitecaps. Bring your windsurfing gear, or enjoy watching from the beach. A tranquil lagoon at the west end of the park is a peaceful spot to paddle or fish for bass, steelhead and walleye beneath the park’s namesake, Rooster Rock.

The Day Use Host provides service for Rooster Rock State Park by supporting maintenance and operations of the park, opening park facilities, and observing park activity and reporting concerns to park staff. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours/5 days of volunteer service each week, per host

Location: Rooster Rock 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.

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.

The Cape Foulweather Gift Shop, located at Otter Crest state Scenic Viewpoint, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 for its association with the commerce and tourism industry along the Oregon coast from 1937-1963, as well as its association with World War II and defensive measures. Now visitors can browse park and coastal souvenirs and enjoy one of the best views on the Oregon Coast from inside the gift shop. It's open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. It's closed January and February.

As both a park representative, the giftshop host provides service for Cape Foulweather by supporting store and visitor center operations. Hosts provide and receive information related to the history of the building, common marine animals, products sold in building and general area. Selling merchandise via a Poynt operating system while performing OPRD cash handling protocols. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. The volunteer shifts occur 9am and goes to 1pm, and are scheduled for Wednesday-Sunday.

Location: Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. 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.

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.

Hidden in a forest between Cape Foulweather and Yaquina Head, Beverly Beach State Park’s creekside campground is one of the state’s largest. Some campsites and the park’s day-use area are just steps away from miles of ocean beach extending from Yaquina Head to Otter Rock. The park is central to excellent whale watching viewpoints, tidepools teeming with sea life, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and shops and restaurants in Newport

Welcome Center hosts provide a service to the public. As both a park representative, store and visitor center host, hosts provide and receive information related to the campground, products sold in building and general area. Selling merchandise via a Poynt operating system while performing OPRD cash handling protocols. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. The volunteer shifts occur 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, and schedule is varied depending on assigned site #. Host(s) will receive 2 repeating concurrent days off every week. 

Location: 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.

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.

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.

Hidden in a forest between Cape Foulweather and Yaquina Head, Beverly Beach State Park’s creekside campground is one of the state’s largest. Some campsites and the park’s day-use area are just steps away from miles of ocean beach extending from Yaquina Head to Otter Rock. The park is central to excellent whale watching viewpoints, tide-pools teeming with sea life, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and shops and restaurants in Newport.

Yurt and Maintenance Hosts at Beverly Beach state Park provide a service to the public. As a park representative,
campground hosts will provide and receive information, communicate park policy, clean/maintain
yurts and campsites, and help created a safe and welcoming environment for visitors to enjoy. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Available 2026 Yurt/Site cleaning months are as follows: May, July, October, November, December. If you are interested in 2027 volunteer opportunities, Beverly Beach recruits through a rolling 12-month period.  Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. The volunteer shifts occur 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, and have varying schedules depending on assigned site. 

Location: 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.

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.

Sarah Helmick is located 6 miles south of Monmouth off Highway 99W. The small, shady park is situated along the Luckiamute River. Two picnic areas for groups up to 150 people each can be reserved. Electricity, water, and picnic tables are provided at each site. Big leaf maples provide plenty of shade. You wouldn't guess just by looking, but this a deeply meaningful place. Sarah Helmick was the first state park established in Oregon.

The Day Use Host provides service for Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site by supporting landscaping and cleaning of the park. 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 an average 4 hours a day Friday – Tuesday 6:30am-11am and 1/2 hour during posted closed time, per host.

Location: Sarah Helmick State Recreation 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(Please note that there is not cell service in this area. In order to get  cell service or internet you must have Starlink service)

People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national—and international—stage. Its beauty, boundless recreational opportunities and historic presence keep it there.

The North Canyon Day-Use Host provides service for Silver Falls State Park by supporting landscaping needs, general maintenance, park security, maintaining clean spaces & facilities as well as providing exceptional visitor services. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes Five days a week, approximately 4-6 hours each day, per volunteer. Completed between the hours of 8am – 6pm.

Location: Silver Falls 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.

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 Maintenance Host 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.

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.

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: B-04 47' 30amp hookup

Duration: May 1st - May 31st 2026

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

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: A-08 62' 30amp hookup

Duration: May 1st - May 31st 2026

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

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: C-03 46' 50amp hookup

Duration: May 1st- June 30th 2026

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

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: C-05 51' 50amp hookup 

Duration:  May 1st - May 31st 2026

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

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.

Maud Williamson occupies a flat edge of cultivated Willamette Valley farm land on the west side of the Salem-Dayton highway. It's covered by a fine stand of second-growth Douglas fir. The park also includes a historic farm house once occupied by the person who donated the property as a park. The park provides a covered picnic shelter which can be reserved for group picnics. Large Douglas fir trees tower overhead providing excellent wildflower viewing in the early spring. Trilliums are abundant here.

The Day Use Host provides service for Maud Williamson State Recreation Site by supporting the landscaping and cleaning of the park. 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 days a week, per host. Thursday thru Monday 6:30am-11am and 1/2 hour at posted closing time.

Location: Maud Williamson State Recreation 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.

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: C-05 51' 50amp hookup 

Duration:  August 1st - August 31st 2026

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

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Site: E-33 55' 30amp hookup

Duration: May 1st - May 31st 2026

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

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.

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Campground Host provides service for Wallowa Lake State Park by supporting providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. Including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service 5 days per week, per host. Campground duties are between the hours of 10am-2pm and wood sales are between the hours of 3pm-7pm.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: C-03 46' 50amp hookup

Duration: August 1st - August 31st 2026

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

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.

Minam State Recreation Area is located in the picturesque canyons of scenic Wallowa County. Visitors to this area regularly enjoy fishing, rafting, and wildlife viewing along the Wild and Scenic Wallowa River. Following the gravel road north from the highway exit, more than two miles of river access can be found before the road ends at the quiet 22-site campground. Wildlife in the area include rattlesnakes, deer, elk, bear, cougar, eagles, resident blue herons, and occasional wayward cows. Minam State Recreation Area makes the most of the Wallowa River, attracting anglers, boaters, rafters and those seeking solitude and simplicity. Located between the Wallowa Whitman and Umatilla national forests, the campground is gateway to miles of hiking trails

The Minam maintenance host provides landscaping, campground upkeep, stocking firewood, stocking restrooms
with paper products, performs general repair and assists ranger on duty with special maintenance projects, opens and closes visitor center, and interacts with visitors in a welcoming and professional manner. For interested hosts, there are opportunities to engage in interpretive duties at the visitor center.

Note: Hosts are required to drive park vehicles to access dispersed areas within the Minam State Recreation Area and nearby picnic areas. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a  5-day schedule with the expectation of 20-30 hours per
week. Days off are communicated through the monthly schedule. Campground duties are between the hours of 9am-4pm, visitor center doors are open between the hours of 9am - 8pm and wood sales are on the honor system.

Location: Minam State Recreation Area.  Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: One host site, next to Minam Station. 55' length with 50 amp full- hookup. (Photo on Host Site Directory Page)

Duration: August 1st - September 30th 2026

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

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 equipment maintenance, landscaping needs and assists with various maintenance projects. Other roles are covering Sarah Helmick Day Use Host and Luckiamute Day Use Host position’s days off . Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes approximately 4 hours per day, 20 hours a week of volunteer service, per host. Wednesday-Friday 8am-Noon. Monday-Tuesday hosts days off coverage 6:30am-11am and 1 hour during posted closed time, from noon until closing you are not on duty.

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.

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.

Minam State Recreation Area is located in the picturesque canyons of scenic Wallowa County. Visitors to this area regularly enjoy fishing, rafting, and wildlife viewing along the Wild and Scenic Wallowa River. Following the gravel road north from the highway exit, more than two miles of river access can be found before the road ends at the quiet 22-site campground. Wildlife in the area include rattlesnakes, deer, elk, bear, cougar, eagles, resident blue herons, and occasional wayward cows. Minam State Recreation Area makes the most of the Wallowa River, attracting anglers, boaters, rafters and those seeking solitude and simplicity. Located between the Wallowa Whitman and Umatilla national forests, the campground is gateway to miles of hiking trails

The Minam maintenance host provides landscaping, campground upkeep, stocking firewood, stocking restrooms
with paper products, performs general repair and assists ranger on duty with special maintenance projects, opens and closes visitor center, and interacts with visitors in a welcoming and professional manner. For interested hosts, there are opportunities to engage in interpretive duties at the visitor center.

Note: Hosts are required to drive park vehicles to access dispersed areas within the Minam State Recreation Area and nearby picnic areas. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a  5-day schedule with the expectation of 20-30 hours per
week. Days off are communicated through the monthly schedule. Campground duties are between the hours of 9am-4pm, visitor center doors are open between the hours 9am - 8pm and wood sales are on the honor system.

Location: Minam State Recreation Area.  Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: One host site, next to Minam Station. 55' length with 50 amp full- hookup. (Photo on Host Site Directory Page)

Duration: May 1st - May 31st 2026

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

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.

Situated between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake State Park is an ideal base camp for wilderness treks and watersports fun. Wallowa Lake campground offers year-round camping and a seasonally open marina. The large day-use area along the lake features a beach, spots for fishing, picnic tables and two reservable picnic areas (one covered). The park continues a mile upriver at the seasonally open Little Alps Day-use Area, located between the east and west forks of the Wallowa River. This quiet area has picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

The Interpretive Host enhances visitor experience for Wallowa Lake State Park by providing engaging information about park-specific natural and cultural history. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 5-day, 20-30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Scheduled hours are between 10am - 2pm (Camp), 3pm - 7pm (Firewood) and occasional evening hours for interpretive programs and special events.

Location: Wallowa Lake State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.

Site: C-06, 40' length, 50amp full-hookup

Duration: June 1st - June 30th 2026

This opportunity is available for one individual.

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.

Located north of Florence in the Siuslaw National Forest, Washburne's creekside campground is just north of Heceta Head and about 10 miles south of Cape Perpetua. The campground is located on the east side of Highway 101, with a buffer of native plants and trees between its spacious, shady sites and the highway.

The Campground Host provides service for a park by assisting park guests, daily checks of park facilities, sell firewood, campsite/yurt cleaning. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 25 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. This assignment is expected to work 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park. 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.

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.

Lowell State Recreation Site sits on the North shore of Dexter Lake, next to the city of Lowell. This day use park has it all! A reservable picnic shelter overlooks the lake and a wooded picnic area. A playground, basketball court, and flush restroom are all nearby. Down by the water is a large lawn area with picnic tables and a swim beach. For the boaters, there is a marina with rentable moorage, a large courtesy dock and a 4 lane launch ramp.

The Day Use Host provides service for Lowell State Recreation Site by supporting park staff with the
daily operations and improve visitor experience. Tasks include greeting park guests and providing information about park amenities, alerting staff of any park issues, landscaping, restroom and other various cleaning tasks.  Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes approximately 4 hours per day
per individual or couple with required weekend and special event coverage. Wednesday-Thursdays off.

Location: Lowell State Recreation 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.

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.

Have you ever wanted to... teach others about native flora, wildlife, geology, local history, astronomy, fishing, or outdoor skills? Have the Central Oregon High Desert as your classroom? Would you like the challenge of including children and adults in your programs? You can do all these things as an interpretive host at The Cove Palisades State Park in the Crooked River Campground and Day Use.  Just to name a few resources to inspire your creative energy... the Cascade Mountain Range, Lake Billy Chinook, a rich and interesting local history that includes The Confederated Tribes of warm Springs, railroad barons, pioneers, homesteaders, farmers, fisherman, boaters and more.  There are a variety of wildlife from bats to cougars, birds of prey and the unusual striped plateau whip-tailed lizard, and a vast dark night sky filled with billions of stars, planets, galaxies and of course the full moon. 4th of July weekend, Culver Crawdad Festival, Halloween in August event and Labor Day weekend are extra fun events here in the park with campground parades, family fun games and campfire programs. 

Additional duties may include - LANDSCAPE, including tree limb removal, pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, mulching and trimming, blowing walkways, moving hoses, watering, etc. MAINTENANCE, including cleaning, trash removal, sweeping, restocking for restrooms, trash compactor and recycling station. 

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.

Have you ever wanted to... teach others about native flora, wildlife, geology, local history, astronomy, fishing, or outdoor skills? Have the Central Oregon High Desert as your classroom? Would you like the challenge of including children and adults in your programs? You can do all these things as an Interpretive Host at The Cove Palisades State Park, in the Deschutes campground and day uses. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity in a breathtaking location. As an interpretive host you will be an important part of hundreds of family's summer vacation memories. Just to name a few resources to inspire your creative energy... the Cascade Mountain Range, Lake Billy Chinook, a rich and interesting local history that includes The Confederated Tribes of warm Springs, railroad barons, pioneers, homesteaders, farmers, fisherman, boaters and more.  There are a variety of wildlife from bats to cougars, birds of prey and the unusual striped plateau whip-tailed lizard, and a vast dark night sky filled with billions of stars, planets, galaxies and of course the full moon. Memorial Day Weekend, State Parks Day/Festival of The Land event, 4th of July weekend, Halloween in August event and Labor Day weekend are extra fun events here in the park with campground parades, family fun games and campfire programs. 

Additional duties may include - LANDSCAPE, including tree limb removal, pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, mulching and trimming, blowing walkways, moving hoses, watering, etc. MAINTENANCE, including cleaning, trash removal, sweeping, restocking for restrooms.  Woodworking and painting interpretive props.  

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.

Located in the heart of central Oregon and encompassing the Deschutes and Crooked River canyons, The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping and water sports. The park offers two seasonal campgrounds. Deschutes River Campground is located in the canyon down the road from two swimming and boating areas along the Lower Deschutes River arm of Lake Billy Chinook. High above the canyon near the park entrance is the Crooked River Campground.

The Maintenance Host provides service for The Cove Palisades State Park by supporting landscaping, general repair, special maintenance projects, and maintenance shop upkeep. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate 4-5 hours per person per day, 5 days/week, performed between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Location: The Cove Palisades 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.

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.

Located in the heart of central Oregon and encompassing the Deschutes and Crooked River canyons, The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping and water sports. The park offers two seasonal campgrounds. Deschutes River Campground is located in the canyon down the road from two swimming and boating areas along the Lower Deschutes River arm of Lake Billy Chinook. High above the canyon near the park entrance is the Crooked River Campground.

The Campground Host provides service for The Cove Palisades State Park by providing visitors with park and local information. Assists with campground guest check in and check out as needed. Campground maintenance: cleaning camp sites, fire pits, site pads, light landscaping, and litter pick up. Support, sell, and restock firewood. Light restroom cleaning. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate 4-5 hours per person per day, 5 days/week, performed between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm. 20 a week minimum.

Location: The Cove Palisades 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Campground Cleanup Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting landscaping, general repair, and upkeep to the park’s campground and day use areas 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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 was one of the first parcels donated as park land to the Oregon Highway Commission in 1922. One of the few rest stops along Highway 30, you'll find a restroom, monument, and a wondrous Douglas fir forest overlooking the Columbia River.

The Day Use Host provides service for Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint by supporting operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service maintaining the facilities and grounds, landscaping, and alerting staff to safety issues, facility issues, and major cleaning needs. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint. 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.

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 was one of the first parcels donated as park land to the Oregon Highway Commission in 1922. One of the few rest stops along Highway 30, you'll find a restroom, monument, and a wondrous Douglas fir forest overlooking the Columbia River.

The Day Use Host provides service for Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint by supporting operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service maintaining the facilities and grounds, landscaping, and alerting staff to safety issues, facility issues, and major cleaning needs. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint. 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Cabin & Yurt Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting operations and improves visitor
experience by providing direct service cleaning and maintaining the park’s overnight yurt and cabin accommodations. Host volunteer helps maintain park areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Cabin & Yurt Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting operations and improves visitor
experience by providing direct service cleaning and maintaining the park’s overnight yurt and cabin accommodations. Host volunteer helps maintain park areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Cabin & Yurt Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting operations and improves visitor
experience by providing direct service cleaning and maintaining the park’s overnight yurt and cabin accommodations. Host volunteer helps maintain park areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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.

Scenic beauty, camping and water recreation are at their finest at this high desert park. Mountain waters flowing out of the Ochoco Mountain Range join to form the Crooked River. The park comprises the main day-use area and campground, the Jasper Point boat ramp and campground, and numerous drive-in and boat-in primitive campsites along the 43-mile shoreline. The main day-use area has a boat ramp as well as a roped-off swimming area, accessible fishing pier and fish cleaning station; 32 boat moorages are available. Fishing is excellent anytime; the lake supports rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and crayfish.

The Maintenance/Campground Relief Host provides service for Prineville Reservoir State Park by supporting park staff by maintaining, refurbishing, and beautifying park equipment and amenities including general maintenance and landscaping. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4-5 hours per day, 20-30 hours a week, per volunteer.

Location: Prineville Reservoir 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.

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.

Scenic beauty, camping and water recreation are at their finest at this high desert park. Mountain waters flowing out of the Ochoco Mountain Range join to form the Crooked River. The park comprises the main day-use area and campground, the Jasper Point boat ramp and campground, and numerous drive-in and boat-in primitive campsites along the 43-mile shoreline. The main day-use area has a boat ramp as well as a roped-off swimming area, accessible fishing pier and fish cleaning station; 32 boat moorages are available. Fishing is excellent anytime; the lake supports rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and crayfish.

The Campground/Cabin Relief Host  Host provides service for Prineville Reservoir State Park by supporting park staff by maintaining, refurbishing, and beautifying park equipment and amenities including general maintenance and landscaping. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4-5 hours per day, 20-30 hours a week, per volunteer.

Location: Prineville Reservoir 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.

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.

Scenic beauty, camping and water recreation are at their finest at this high desert park. Mountain waters flowing out of the Ochoco Mountain Range join to form the Crooked River. The park comprises the main day-use area and campground, the Jasper Point boat ramp and campground, and numerous drive-in and boat-in primitive campsites along the 43-mile shoreline. The main day-use area has a boat ramp as well as a roped-off swimming area, accessible fishing pier and fish cleaning station; 32 boat moorages are available. Fishing is excellent anytime; the lake supports rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and crayfish.

The Maintenance/Campground Relief Host provides service for Prineville Reservoir State Park by supporting park staff by maintaining, refurbishing, and beautifying park equipment and amenities including general maintenance and landscaping. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4-5 hours per day, 20-30 hours a week, per volunteer. With Friday and Saturday being the days off.

Location: Prineville Reservoir 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.

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 popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean. This scenic park is a destination for hiking, dark skies, beachcombing and visiting sites along the Three Cape Scenic Route.

The yurt & cabin host provides service for Cape Lookout State Park by supporting yurt and deluxe cabin cleaning,  landscaping, general repair, camp laundry if assigned and light campsite/ camp road and path maintenance. From October through April these host sites are responsible for assigned evening wood and ice sales availability as well as assigned yurt/cabin cleaning. Hosts in C60 have a host shed located in their campsite which all other campground hosts use in the daytime.  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. This includes 4-6 hours per day , starting at 10 or 11am, and to be done before 4 pm. On assigned wood host days, start later in day on assigned yurts/cabins and be on-call for customer service/retail as needed in general and 4-8 pm specifically. 

Location: Cape Lookout 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Yurt Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting yurt cleaning, litter picking, simple repairs, general maintenance & landscaping, greeting park guests, and answering general questions about the park. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 5 and 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Off Days: Monday/Tuesday 

Location: South 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Relief/Maintenance Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting all park operations, including but not limited to covering for assignments such as yurt cleaner, site cleaner, hospitality shifts and general campground operations. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, per volunteer. Hours may vary based on the assignments of the day/time of year or based on the hours of operation of the Hospitality Center. Off Days: Saturday/Sunday 

Location: South 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

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Campground Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting running the campground, including cleaning, general maintenance & landscaping, greeting park guests, and answering general questions about the park. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 5 - 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Off Days: Wednesday/Thursday

Location: South 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.

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.

Beaver Creek State Natural Area is a place to see nature up close. Whether you hike through upland forest or paddle through the lush marsh, signs of life abound. Just minutes from Highway 101, the marsh supports river otter, beaver and migratory and resident birds. The mouth of Beaver Creek opens to the Pacific Ocean at Ona Beach. One mile east of Ona Beach and Highway 101, a viewing deck overlooks the marsh and creek, with interpretive panels describing the area’s ecology and wildlife. Beaver Creek offers opportunities for paddle sports and hiking.

The Kayak/Interpretive Host provides service for Beaver Creek by supporting & leading kayak tours, maintaining kayak equipment, supporting interpretive programs, general landscaping, and maintaining facilities. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes up to 6 hours each shift, not exceed 30 per week, 5 days a week.

Location: Brian Booth State Park (Beaver Creek). 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.

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.

Beaver Creek State Natural Area is a place to see nature up close. Whether you hike through upland forest or paddle through the lush marsh, signs of life abound. Just minutes from Highway 101, the marsh supports river otter, beaver and migratory and resident birds. The mouth of Beaver Creek opens to the Pacific Ocean at Ona Beach. One mile east of Ona Beach and Highway 101, a viewing deck overlooks the marsh and creek, with interpretive panels describing the area’s ecology and wildlife. Beaver Creek offers opportunities for paddle sports and hiking.

The Kayak/Interpretive Host provides service for Beaver Creek by supporting & leading kayak tours, maintaining kayak equipment, supporting interpretive programs, general landscaping, and maintaining facilities. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes up to 6 hours each shift, not exceed 30 per week, 5 days a week.

Location: Brian Booth State Park (Beaver Creek). 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Relief/Maintenance Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting all park operations, including but not limited to covering for assignments such as yurt cleaner, site cleaner, hospitality shifts and general campground operations. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, per volunteer. Hours may vary based on the assignments of the day/time of year or based on the hours of operation of the Hospitality Center. Off Days: Friday/Saturday 

Location: South 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

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 popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean. This scenic park is a destination for hiking, beachcombing and visiting sites along the Three Cape Scenic Route.

The yurt & cabin host provides service for Cape Lookout State Park by supporting yurt and deluxe cabin cleaning, customer service in camp, landscaping, mop/rag laundry once a week, general repair, and light campsite/ camp road and path maintenance. 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. This includes 4-6 hours per day , starting at 10 or 11am, and to be done by 4 pm.

Location: Cape Lookout 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. 

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.

Known for its lighthouse, stunning ocean views, and octopus-shaped Sitka spruce, Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is a must-see when driving the Three Capes Scenic Loop.  From the park’s many viewpoints, you might spot many seabirds, migrating gray whales or other marine mammals such as sea lions, dolphins, and porpoise.

The lighthouse hosts support visitor experience by operating short tours and a gift shop inside the lighthouse. The duties of the host pair are to clean, stock, secure and operate a small gift shop in the workroom of the lighthouse and give short interpretive tours of the lighthouse tower. One of you runs the gift shop using a cash register, credit card machine, and customer service skills, while the other gives tours. Crowd management skills are needed by both when visitation is high. The tours should last 7mins to 10mins. There are 25 stairs in the lighthouse and the position requires you to be on your feet most of the time. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Currently we are recruiting two host teams for August/September 2026 positions.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. The lighthouse is open 11am to 4pm, so on your work days you need to arrive a little early to get ready, and then leave and lock both doors once you have finalized financial paperwork for the day. You may close the lighthouse to take a break 2-230 pm. The schedule is either a Thursday through Saturday or a Sunday to Tuesday shift  - each team works every other Wednesday. This gives teams a 3 or 4 day weekend to make up for the long hours. 

Location: Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.  Normally the hosts in this position camp at Cape Lookout.  In 2026 season Cape Lookout will be in closure so we will have one host team camped at Cape Meares in what is usually a maintenance host site, and one host team camped at Sitka Sedge in a secondary host site at that property.

Due to the demanding nature and structure of the position and limited host sites at Cape Lookout, this opportunity is only available to a host team.

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.

Despite its close proximity to Highway 101, Tugman State Park is relatively unknown — a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Situated on Eel Lake near the community of Lakeside, Tugman offers campsites with electric/water hookups tucked away in a mature stand of shore pines. Tugman is centrally located for visitors wishing to explore the Oregon coast from Reedsport to Coos Bay. The famous Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is less than a mile away.

Time Commitment: Clean yurts and sites 5 days a week. 20 hrs per week

Location: William Tugman 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.

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.

Named for its crowning feature, the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse, this park also features an historic bed and breakfast, a sheltered beach that's easy to access from the parking lot, and a challenging and scenic hike along a section of the Oregon Coast Trail.

The interpretive host enhances the visitor experience by providing engaging information about park-specific natural as well as cultural history and facilitating visitor access inside of the historical lighthouse. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: This assignment is expected to work either 3 consecutive days on then off for 3
consecutive days (then repeat) or work 4 consecutive days then off for 3 consecutive (then repeat). 20 hours a week per person minimum. Your volunteer time begins when you arrive at Heceta parking lot and ends when you arrive back at your vehicle in the parking lot.

Location: Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint is the location of service, but a host site is provided at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park. 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.

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.

Just 34 miles west of Portland is the best backyard imaginable. Set on a forested hillside, Stub Stewart State Park offers a variety of camping opportunities and boundless trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

The West Campground Host provides service for L.L. Stub Stewart State Park by supporting campgrounds and the play area, as well as firewood and ice sales. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: L.L. Stub Stewart 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Cabin & Yurt Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting operations and improves visitor
experience by providing direct service cleaning and maintaining the park’s overnight yurt and cabin accommodations. Host volunteer helps maintain park areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Cabin & Yurt Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting operations and improves visitor
experience by providing direct service cleaning and maintaining the park’s overnight yurt and cabin accommodations. Host volunteer helps maintain park areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. 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. 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.  Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck.

The Interpretive Host provides service for Fort Stevens State Park by supporting visitor experience by providing engaging information about park-specific natural as well as cultural history. Aiding Park staff with the Jr. Ranger Program as well as kayak tours. 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. 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off.

Location: Fort Stevens 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.

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.

LaPine State Park occupies a scenic spot along the Upper Deschutes River in a high desert subalpine forest. The quiet, shady campground connects to 14+ miles of multi-use trails that follow both sides of the river and link key park landmarks like McGregor Overlook and Fall River Falls. You could find plenty to fill your time right in the park, from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and floating. LaPine is also centrally situated for exploring the iconic landmarks of central Oregon, including the Deschutes National Forest, Newberry Crater and Lava River Cave.

The Cabin/Campground Host provides service for LaPine State Park by supporting park operations by providing customer service to park visitors, maintaining rentable cabins, and assisting with general campground maintenance. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 4-5 hours per person per day, 5 days/week, performed between the
hours of 11:00am and 4:00pm

Location: LaPine 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.

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.

LaPine State Park occupies a scenic spot along the Upper Deschutes River in a high desert subalpine forest. The quiet, shady campground connects to 14+ miles of multi-use trails that follow both sides of the river and link key park landmarks like McGregor Overlook and Fall River Falls. You could find plenty to fill your time right in the park, from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and floating. LaPine is also centrally situated for exploring the iconic landmarks of central Oregon, including the Deschutes National Forest, Newberry Crater and Lava River Cave.

The Cabin/Campground Host provides service for LaPine State Park by supporting park operations by providing customer service to park visitors, maintaining rentable cabins, and assisting with general campground maintenance. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 4-5 hours per person per day, 5 days/week, performed between the
hours of 11:00am and 4:00pm

Location: LaPine 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.

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.

LaPine State Park occupies a scenic spot along the Upper Deschutes River in a high desert subalpine forest. The quiet, shady campground connects to 14+ miles of multi-use trails that follow both sides of the river and link key park landmarks like McGregor Overlook and Fall River Falls. You could find plenty to fill your time right in the park, from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and floating. LaPine is also centrally situated for exploring the iconic landmarks of central Oregon, including the Deschutes National Forest, Newberry Crater and Lava River Cave.

The Cabin/Campground Host provides service for LaPine State Park by supporting park operations by providing customer service to park visitors, maintaining rentable cabins, and assisting with general campground maintenance. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 4-5 hours per person per day, 5 days/week, performed between the
hours of 11:00am and 4:00pm

Location: LaPine 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.

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.

LaPine State Park occupies a scenic spot along the Upper Deschutes River in a high desert subalpine forest. The quiet, shady campground connects to 14+ miles of multi-use trails that follow both sides of the river and link key park landmarks like McGregor Overlook and Fall River Falls. You could find plenty to fill your time right in the park, from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and floating. LaPine is also centrally situated for exploring the iconic landmarks of central Oregon, including the Deschutes National Forest, Newberry Crater and Lava River Cave.

The Cabin/Campground Host provides service for LaPine State Park by supporting park operations by providing customer service to park visitors, maintaining rentable cabins, and assisting with general campground maintenance. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. 4-5 hours per person per day, 5 days/week, performed between the
hours of 11:00am and 4:00pm

Location: LaPine 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.

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.

LaPine State Park occupies a scenic spot along the Upper Deschutes River in a high desert subalpine forest. The quiet, shady campground connects to 14+ miles of multi-use trails that follow both sides of the river and link key park landmarks like McGregor Overlook and Fall River Falls. You could find plenty to fill your time right in the park, from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and floating. LaPine is also centrally situated for exploring the iconic landmarks of central Oregon, including the Deschutes National Forest, Newberry Crater and Lava River Cave.

The Maintenance Host provides service for LaPine State Park by supporting landscaping, general
repair, special maintenance projects, and maintenance shop upkeep. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4-5 hours per day, 5 days a week, minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off are Sunday – Monday unless otherwise specified.

Location: LaPine 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.

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.

Like a desert mirage, Fort Rock rises huge out of the barren, flatness of Oregon's high desert, and stands in stark contrast with the surrounding agricultural and sagebrush fields. While never used as a fort like a name implies, its shape comes from a steam generated explosion that formed this towering tuff ring. Over the years, waves from an ancient freshwater sea caused the southern walls to collapse. As you walk the inside of the crater, imagine the early American Indians who canoed to and from what was then an island. Sandals found in a nearby cave are the oldest ever discovered, dating back around 9,350-10,500 years.

Many animals consider Fort Rock their home, which makes it a fantastic place for wildlife viewing. And on clear nights, you can even watch the Milky Way as it traverses the night sky! This Natural National Landmark is off the beaten path, but the small town of Fort Rock is just a 5-minute drive away, and has a restaurant, post office, and a bare-necessities general store. La Pine, Oregon is 40 minutes away and has all other necessary amenities: grocery stores, gas stations, local restaurants/breweries, post office, and pharmacy.

The Day Use Host provides service for Fort Rock State Natural Area by supporting park operations by providing customer service to park visitors and helping to maintain facilities. Day-Use Hosts are the primary OPRD representative at Fort Rock State Natural Area. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each week, an average of 4 hours per day, per host. Completed between the hours of 9am to 2pm. Days off are Wednesday-Thursday unless otherwise specified.

Location: Fort Rock 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.

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.

Humbug Mountain State Park includes one of the Oregon coast’s highest headlands, which shelters an inviting, forest-ringed campground along Brush Creek. A trail from the campground leads under Highway 101 to a sandy beach beside the Brush Creek estuary.

The Maintenance Host provides service for a park by supporting landscaping, general repair, and special maintenance projects to ensure the lower loop is ready to reopen by May 1 st. 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. Days off will be Saturdays & Sundayss. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Service hours will need to occur in the break between Campsite check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Humbug Mountain State Park, Lower Loop, Site 36 or 37. 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Campground Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting running the campground, including cleaning, general maintenance & landscaping, greeting park guests, and answering general questions about the park. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 5 - 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Off Days: Monday/Tuesday

Location: South 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Store/Campground Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting in running the campground Hospitality Center, providing excellent customer service and proving general information. Tasks include checking restrooms, general maintenance, landscaping, and assisting with yurt check outs.  Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 5 and 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Off Days: Monday/Tuesday

Location: South 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Relief/Maintenance Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting all park operations, including but not limited to covering for assignments such as yurt cleaner, site cleaner, hospitality shifts and general campground operations. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, per volunteer. Hours may vary based on the assignments of the day/time of year or based on the hours of operation of the Hospitality Center. Off Days: Tuesday/Wednesday

Location: South 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

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.

A few miles south of Waldport, this small, exquisite destination campground is right alongside miles of broad, sandy beach perfect for kite flying and whale watching. Every campsite is mere seconds from the beach, which makes the park perfect for watching storms and sunsets. With easy access to the ocean, the bay and the vast woodlands of the Siuslaw National Forest, Waldport makes an ideal base for outdoor recreation year-round. Play a round of golf, go kayaking, satisfy your seafood cravings and peruse antiques all in the same day. If you’re lucky, in winter you might catch some epic storm-watching.

Campground/Yurt Hosts: Assist in park operations such as provide information to park visitors, clean
and maintain campsites, pick-up litter, clean yurts, meet and greet park visitors and sell firewood.  Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here. 

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes up to 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Days Off: Wednesday/Thursday 

Location: South 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.

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.

A few miles south of Waldport, this small, exquisite destination campground is right alongside miles of broad, sandy beach perfect for kite flying and whale watching. Every campsite is mere seconds from the beach, which makes the park perfect for watching storms and sunsets. With easy access to the ocean, the bay and the vast woodlands of the Siuslaw National Forest, Waldport makes an ideal base for outdoor recreation year-round. Play a round of golf, go kayaking, satisfy your seafood cravings and peruse antiques all in the same day. If you’re lucky, in winter you might catch some epic storm-watching.

Campground/Yurt Hosts: Assist in park operations such as provide information to park visitors, clean
and maintain campsites, pick-up litter, clean yurts, meet and greet park visitors and sell firewood.  Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes up to 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Off Days: Monday/Tuesday 

Location: South 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.

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.

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty, this is your gateway to exploring Newport. A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.  Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes. Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area, 7 miles south of the park. Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day. Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing. Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Store/Campground Host provides service for South Beach State Park by supporting in running the campground Hospitality Center, providing excellent customer service and proving general information. Tasks include checking restrooms, general maintenance, landscaping, and assisting with yurt check outs.  Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 5 and 6 hours per day, 5 days a week per volunteer. Off Days: Wednesday/Thursday

Location: South 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.

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.

Humbug Mountain State Park includes one of the Oregon coast’s highest headlands, which shelters an inviting, forest-ringed campground along Brush Creek. A trail from the campground leads under Highway 101 to a sandy beach beside the Brush Creek estuary.

The Camp Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 1 through 27 including hiker biker camp in the Upper loop campground and sites 28 through 34, as well as sites 87 through 95 in the lower loop campground while the lower loop is open from May through October. 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. Days off will be Monday’s & Tuesdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.Service hours will need to occur in the break between Campsite check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Humbug Mountain State Park, Upper Loop, Site 26. 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.

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.

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area consists of two parks on opposite sides of Devils Lake. On the west shore is the campground, located just minutes from downtown Lincoln City and a short walk to the beach. East Devil’s Lake State Park is a day-use park with a boat launch located a short drive around the southern end of the lake. The lake is 685 acres of serene water making it attractive to paddlers, fishers and boaters. The lake abounds with freshwater fish, including rainbow trout, yellow perch, catfish, black crappie, large mouth bass and bluegill. The lakes wetland is the primary wintering grounds for flocks of migratory geese and ducks. There are also several osprey and bald eagle nests in the vicinity. Devil's Lake is popular for bird watching.

The Campground & Yurt Host provides service for Devil's Lake Recreation Area by supporting campsite cleaning, and yurt cleaning, landscaping, Firewood and ice sales as needed. 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. Estimated 4-6 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Location: Devil's Lake Recreation 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.

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.

Perched on craggy sandstone cliffs high above the ocean, Shore Acres State Park celebrates two sorts of beauty: ruggedly organic and artfully constructed. Shore Acres features a formal garden inspired by the original, with plants and flowers from all over the world. Visitors find a Japanese-style garden with lily pond and two carefully curated rose gardens that include All-American Rose Selections. A rougher beauty beckons from beyond the garden, where a trail leads to a secluded ocean cove at Simpson Beach. Another skirts the cliff’s edge, offering spectacular views of rugged seascapes, furious storm waves, and migrating whales from December through June.

The Information & Gift Center Hosts for Holiday Lights provides service for Shore Acres State Park by supporting in greeting and welcoming visitors to the gift shop and assist with sales during the Winter Lights Festival. Hosts provide the public with general information about park and local attractions. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: November 1st – Day Before Thanksgiving- Volunteers should anticipate 4 ½ hours per day and 4 days a week. Hosts will have 3 consecutive days off. Store hours are 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Thanksgiving – New Year’s Eve: Store hours are 3pm to 9pm. There are 3 shifts during holiday lights. One shift is the opening/cash register shift, the second shift is the floor shift working 4:30pm-8:30pm, and the third shift is the closer/cash register shift. Shifts are around 5 hours long and hosts work 4 days a week. Hosts will have 3 consecutive days off.

Location: Shore Acres 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.

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.

Despite its close proximity to Highway 101, Tugman State Park is relatively unknown — a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Situated on Eel Lake near the community of Lakeside, Tugman offers campsites with electric/water hookups tucked away in a mature stand of shore pines. Tugman is centrally located for visitors wishing to explore the Oregon coast from Reedsport to Coos Bay. The famous Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is less than a mile away.

The Yurt Host provides service for William Tugman State Park by supporting park operations by cleaning and maintaining yurts, cabins, and campsites, performing general campground maintenance tasks, and by providing
excellent customer service to park visitors. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 4 hours per day, 5 days per week (20 total hours per week), per host.

Location: William Tugman 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.

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.

Despite its close proximity to Highway 101, Tugman State Park is relatively unknown — a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Situated on Eel Lake near the community of Lakeside, Tugman offers campsites with electric/water hookups tucked away in a mature stand of shore pines. Tugman is centrally located for visitors wishing to explore the Oregon coast from Reedsport to Coos Bay. The famous Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is less than a mile away.

Time Commitment: Two days per week greeting (2:00 – 8:00): help campers check into campsites and yurts, answer camper questions, sell firewood and bicycle helmets (no cash handling).

Three days per week cleaning: clean yurts, campsites and day use areas following park procedures; pick up litter and take out trash, perform basic landscaping tasks. Total: 24 hours per week.

Location: William Tugman 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.

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. 

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located less than a mile from the famous Salmon Harbor Marina on Winchester Bay, known for some of the best crabbing and sports fishing along the Oregon coast. The campground and developed day-use areas are situated along beautiful freshwater Lake Marie, open to non-motorized boating only. Favorite activities include hiking, picnicking, fishing, and paddling. There is also a small sandy lakeside beach.

The park is located in the stretch of towering sand dunes protected by the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. There is no direct access to the dunes from the park; the nearest staging area is 1 ½ miles away at Umpqua Beach #3. 

Clean deluxe yurts, rustic yurts, cabins, campsites, and day use areas following park procedures; pick up litter and take out trash, perform basic landscaping tasks. Deluxe yurts contain bathrooms and kitchenettes. Total: 20 hours per week.

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.

Near the summit of the Blue Mountains, Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area preserves a site where people, including travelers on the Oregon Trail, have replenished water supplies since time immemorial. Now visitors find a refreshing place to camp in a mature forest between Pendleton and La Grande.

The camp and cabin host at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area supports park operations by providing customer
service to park visitors, maintaining cabins, and assisting with general campground maintenance.Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20  hours of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: Emigrant Springs State Heritage 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.

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.

Tranquil, crystal-clear waters and towering ponderosa pines frame the landscape at Catherine Creek State Park. Cradled in a canyon created by the creek, the park provides visitors a cool, quiet, and peaceful setting for outdoor activities. Camp next to Catherine Creek and enjoy the thrill of landing a rainbow trout, or simply cool your heels in its icy waters.

The Campground Host at Catherine Creek State Park supports park operations by providing customer service to park visitors and assisting with general campground maintenance. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes about 20  hours of volunteer service each week, per host.

Location: Catherine Creek 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.