Volunteer with Preteens in Central Oregon

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.

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.

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 ›

Bend-La Pine Schools is the public school district serving Bend, La Pine, Sunriver, and surrounding communities in Deschutes County, with elementary, middle, and high schools, magnet and choice schools like Westside Village and REALMS, and programs such as the Teen Parent Program. Read more ›

Provides primary care, mental health and dental services regardless of the ability to pay. Sliding scale discounts available to those eligible.

An independent, all-volunteer Oregon nonprofit started and run by Silver Rail Elementary parents after the October 15, 2026 shooting. The fund supports every child who was in the building that day (plus their siblings and the children of adults who were there) with what they need to heal and feel like kids again: activities, classes, outings, play, counseling, and therapy. Read more ›

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 ›

Saving Grace provides comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy at hospitals and the courthouse, support groups, and community education and prevention, all built on the belief that everyone deserves a life free from violence.

The La Pine Disc Golf Association shares the love of disc golf in the La Pine community, caring for local courses, hosting leagues, tournaments, and beginner events, and offering educational and charitable opportunities through the sport.

FIXBend, a program of The Rawley Project, works to reduce pet overpopulation in Central Oregon by providing affordable spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs, including for families who could not otherwise afford them. Read more ›

Scalehouse is a Bend nonprofit that creates opportunities for the public to engage with contemporary visual and literary arts, through its gallery exhibitions, artist talks and events, and Bend Design Week, connecting artists and audiences.

Bend North Little League is a volunteer-run youth baseball and softball league serving kids on Bend's north side, offering teams from tee ball through the older divisions so young players can learn the game, build skills and friendships, and enjoy being part of a team.