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.

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.  

Crooked River Campground - Thursday and Monday - main workdays Friday - Sunday between 0700 - 2200 (not to exceed required times) Off Tuesday and Wednesday. Post program flyers, keep site and amphitheater areas clean and tidy, assist with light landscape and facility maintenance, may assist with presentations for JR, roving, evening, hikes, holidays and community events as assigned.  

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.