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.

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area is all about the views: you’ll see tidal flats, saltwater marshes, forested wetlands, abundant marsh wildlife and beach views stretching from Haystack Rock to the south and Cape Lookout to the north. The park's name comes from a beautiful native grass-like plant found in pockets throughout the property. Sitka Sedge (Carex aquatilis v. dives) reflects several of the unique characteristics of this new park. Graceful. Ecologically important. Natural.

The day use host provides service for Sitka Sedge State Natural Area by supporting landscaping, general repair, mowing, and general site 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.

Location: Sitka Sedge 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.

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 migrating gray whales or other marine mammals such as sea lions, dolphins, and porpoise. During our Whale Watch Week programing in December and Spring Break, volunteers are stationed here to help visitors spot migrating whales.

The lighthouse host provides support visitor experience by operating short tours and a gift shop inside the lighthouse. 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. The schedule is 10:30 am - 4:30 pm with break 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm. The schedule is either Thursday through Saturday, or a Sunday to Tuesday shift in which each host pair works every other Wednesday. This creates 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.

Due to the demanding schedule and limited host sites at Cape Meares, this opportunity is only available to a host team.

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 migrating gray whales or other marine mammals such as sea lions, dolphins, and porpoise. During our Whale Watch Week programing in December and Spring Break, volunteers are stationed here to help visitors spot migrating whales.

The day use host provides service for a park that is only open to visitor day-use and does not provide overnight facilities for visitors. The Day-Use Host is the only individual allowed to stay overnight in the park at a designated park host site. Host helps maintain day-use area by supporting landscaping, facilities and interpretation 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. This includes 4-6 hours per day, Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday.

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.

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 campground visitor services host provides a clean and safe environment and customer service for campers focusing on evening wood and ice sales and be available as backup to campground operations. 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, wood sales are from 4:00pm - 8:00 pm (yurt cleaning starting at 2 pm if assigned – wood cart loading at 3:30 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.

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 landscaping, general repair, mowing, sand general site 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 before 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.

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 landscaping, general repair, mowing, sand general site 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 before 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.

Bob Straub State Park is located in Pacific City and provides beach access, parking and restrooms. It's a nice place to go for a walk on the beach and explore the Nestucca sand spit. The Nestucca River is legendary for 50 pound Chinook salmon.

The Day Use host provides service for Bob Straub State Park by supporting landscaping, general repair, mowing, and general site 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.

Location: Bob Straub 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.