The High Desert Museum, just south of Bend, is the largest cultural institution in Central and Eastern Oregon and the only museum in the nation devoted to North America's High Desert. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers support nearly every part of the Museum, from staffing exhibits and leading hands-on activities for visitors to helping school groups on field trips, assisting at Admissions, and interpreting living history and natural history at various sites. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
Lines for Life is an Oregon nonprofit dedicated to preventing substance use and suicide. It operates free, confidential crisis and support lines, including Oregon's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, YouthLine for teens and young adults, and support lines for veterans and military families, alongside prevention education and training for communities across the state.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers answer calls on the in-person crisis line in Portland, supporting people facing suicidal thoughts, substance use issues, and loneliness after extensive training. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Bend Park and Recreation District manages Bend's parks, trails, and recreation facilities, including Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Larkspur Community Center, and the Deschutes River Trail, and offers year-round sports, fitness, youth, and senior programs for residents of all ages and abilities.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers coach youth sports, help care for parks and trails through project days (weeding, litter cleanup, trail maintenance), and support recreation programs — including teen-specific roles like Cougar Camp counselors, Junior Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Aides. Read more ›
Who can volunteerPreteens (10–12)Adolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Provides primary care, mental health and dental services regardless of the ability to pay. Sliding scale discounts available to those eligible.
Volunteering looks likeOutreach and event volunteering: representing Mosaic at community events, staffing a booth, set-up and tear-down. Advisory roles: a Fundraising Advisory Council, plus Patient Advisory Councils for Mosaic patients. Read more ›
Who can volunteerCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The American Red Cross Cascades Region serves Central and Eastern Oregon, responding to home fires and other disasters with shelter, food, and emergency support, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching CPR, first aid, and home fire safety, and supporting military families and veterans. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteer roles include Disaster Action Team responders, blood drive support, home fire safety campaign outreach, CPR/first aid instructors, and shelter workers during emergencies. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
ClearPath Healthcare, formerly Hospice of Redmond, is a local nonprofit that has cared for Central Oregon families since 1979. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeTrained hospice volunteers are part of the care team: offering companionship and respite so family caregivers can rest, sitting vigil, supporting veterans through We Honor Veterans, and helping with grief support. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Cascade Relays is a small, family-run event company in Bend founded by Scott and Carrie Douglass, who grew up in Bend and married five days before the first Cascade Lakes Relay in August 2008. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeHundreds of volunteers make Cascade Relays events happen each year, and every volunteer hour is tied directly to donations for local nonprofits, schools, and community groups. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
A special district providing aquatic and recreation programs, facilities, parks and trails in the greater Redmond area. RAPRD runs The Hub, its aquatic and recreation center, and offers swim lessons, youth and adult sports leagues, fitness, art and enrichment classes, summer camps and adaptive recreation.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteer coaches are always needed for youth sports leagues; coaches complete a background check, concussion training and a pre-season clinic. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation and filing help, with a focus on older adults and taxpayers with low to moderate income. IRS-certified volunteers prepare returns at sites across Central Oregon each tax season, and no AARP membership is required to get help or to volunteer.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help provide free tax preparation for seniors and low/middle-income taxpayers, in roles ranging from Counselors (who prepare returns directly, after IRS certification training) to Client Facilitators (who welcome and assist clients) and Technology Coordinators. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
The Tower Theatre is downtown Bend's historic performing arts center, a 460-seat Streamline Moderne landmark whose neon tower has lit up Wall Street since 1940. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeTower Theatre relies on a large crew of volunteers to keep the venue running. Opportunities include ushering, photography, giving tours, administrative support, hospitality, community liaison work, and helping with special events, with weekly trainings offered.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
A faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, case management, and recovery support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteer opportunities include serving meals, helping with donation drives, and mentoring guests working to rebuild stability after homelessness or addiction, across Bend and Redmond shelter locations.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
DogPAC works to create and care for off-leash dog parks and trails in Central Oregon, partnering with parks and land managers, building and maintaining facilities with volunteers, and educating dog owners about responsible off-leash recreation.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help build and maintain Central Oregon's off-leash dog parks and trails — hands-on projects like fence repair, trail upkeep, and park improvements. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)