Volunteer: Day Use Host at Rooster Rock State Park - September & October - NOT CONFIRMED (expressing interest only)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 – 30 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. Program: Columbia River Gorge West Management Unit 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 – 30 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. Program: Columbia River Gorge West Management Unit Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 Zip Code: 97019 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Day Use Host at Dabney State Recreation Area - December 2026 - NOT CONFIRMED (expressing interest only)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. Program: Columbia River Gorge West Management Unit 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. Program: Columbia River Gorge West Management Unit Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Dec 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 Zip Code: 97019 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Campground Host at Ainsworth State Park - October 2026 - NOT CONFIRMED (expressing interest only)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. Program: Columbia River Gorge West Management Unit 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. Program: Columbia River Gorge West Management Unit Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 Zip Code: 97014 Allow Groups: No |