Long-running women's business networking group for Central Oregon, welcoming entrepreneurs, professionals, and women simply looking to expand their lives. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeMembers help host monthly dinner meetings, Munch & Mingle lunches in Bend and Redmond, and Cocktail Connection events, and can serve on the board, sponsor gatherings, and welcome newcomers. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
The Sisters Farmers Market, managed by Seed to Table, brings local farmers, food producers, and makers together with the community each week during the growing season, making fresh, locally grown food accessible in Sisters and supporting the region's small farms.
Volunteering looks likeMarket volunteers help set up and take down, staff the information booth, support vendors and food-access programs, and help with market-day events and activities, working alongside Seed to Table staff.
Who can volunteerFamiliesAdolescents (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+)
Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington, founded locally in 1950 and an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, inspires and prepares young people to succeed through hands-on programs in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeJA programs are taught by volunteers from the business community. Read more ›
Who can volunteerCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, in-person tax preparation for older adults and low- to moderate-income taxpayers, with no AARP membership or age requirement. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeTax-Aide is all-volunteer. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified as tax preparers, or serve as greeters, schedulers, and site coordinators, at sites in Bend (Council on Aging and the Downtown Library), Redmond, La Pine, and Warm Springs from February to April. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
The BendNEXT Foundation is the 501(c)(3) arm of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Originally the Leadership Bend Foundation (1997), it was renamed in 2019 and runs the Chamber's leadership and workforce programs, including Leadership Bend, Bend Emerging Talent, NEXTUp Leaders, and the Bend 101 community orientation series, along with Chamber-led initiatives on workforce housing and childcare.
Volunteering looks likeCommunity members support BendNEXT programs by serving on the Bend Emerging Talent Ambassador and Advisory Council, mentoring in its mentorship circles, speaking to Leadership Bend and Bend 101 cohorts, helping at… Read more ›
Who can volunteerCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
The Oregon Brewers Guild is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and protect the state’s brewing industry and the common interests of its members through advocacy, education, and events. Founded in 1992, the Oregon Brewers Guild is one of the nation’s oldest craft brewers associations.
Volunteering looks likeEvent volunteering at OBG's major craft beer festivals, such as the Fresh Hops Festival and seasonal beer celebrations: checking in attendees, scanning tickets, and pouring or serving beer during festival hours. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
A regional council of governments formed in 1972 by Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, eight cities, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeCivic service rather than hands-on volunteering: community seats on the COIC Board representing business and agriculture, business and industry, timber and wood products, tourism and recreation, and under- and… Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The Warm Springs Community Action Team works to build economic self-sufficiency on the Warm Springs Reservation, supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses, homeownership and home repair, financial education, and community development.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers share professional skills as business mentors and coaches, help with community events and markets, and support home-repair and financial education programs.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
SCORE Central Oregon is the local chapter of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeSCORE is always recruiting mentors: people who have owned a business or held a management role in sales, finance, operations, or other fields. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
A woman+ community founded in 2024 to connect and empower local women to reach their full potential in business. Industry and stage agnostic, it welcomes founders, operators, and leaders through workshops, networking, and large quarterly gatherings like its sold-out 2026 event at Tetherow. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeMembers connect through quarterly gatherings, Learn & Connect workshops, and Move & Connect meetups, and can give back by sharing their expertise as speakers and panelists, mentoring newer founders, hosting events, and helping welcome new members. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)