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
Deschutes Public Library serves all of Deschutes County through branches in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, and Sunriver, offering books and media, digital resources, storytimes and youth programs, adult learning and author events, and community spaces. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help at branches across Deschutes County with materials handling, programs and events, and outreach. Read more ›
Who can volunteerPreteens (10–12)Adolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The PTO is a non-profit organization that exists for the purpose of supporting the education of children at Silver Rail Elementary School by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeEvent support (staffing and cheering shifts at school events like the Color Fun Run), riding along with the student Bike Bus, helping run the school-day Mileage Club, Watch D.O.G.S. (dads and father figures volunteering at school), and PTO leadership roles. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
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 ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers support students in schools across the district, helping in classrooms and libraries, chaperoning field trips, mentoring and tutoring, and helping with school events. Read more ›
Who can volunteerFamiliesAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
A public night sky observatory run by Worthy Garden Club in the third-floor dome at Worthy Brewing on Bend's east side, and the only professional observatory within Bend's city limits. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteering at the Hopservatory runs through Worthy Garden Club. Sign up on the club's volunteer interest form to hear about opportunities across its programs, including its dark skies and astronomy education work alongside garden and land stewardship.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Seed to Table works to increase health and wellness across Central Oregon through equitable access to locally grown, farm-fresh produce and hands-on farm education. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers work alongside staff on the four-acre farm, planting, weeding, harvesting, and washing and packing produce for families and food banks; help with farm field trips for visiting students; staff the Sisters… Read more ›
Who can volunteerFamiliesGroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
The Deschutes Public Library Foundation raises private support for Deschutes Public Library, funding programs and services beyond the library's budget, such as author events, early literacy, summer reading, and special collections, for readers of all ages across Deschutes County.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help the Foundation with fundraising events, donor outreach, and community programs like author events. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
An annual summer star party held under dark skies at Indian Trail Spring in the Ochoco National Forest east of Prineville. The multi-day gathering brings amateur astronomers together for night sky observing, speakers, observing programs and youth activities, and is organized and run by volunteers.
Volunteering looks likeOregon Star Party is run entirely by volunteers. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Bend Emerging Talent, a BendNEXT Foundation program formerly known as Bend Young Professionals, helps early- and mid-career professionals build connections, grow professionally, and get involved in the community through learning and networking events, mentorship circles, and an annual Summit. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers on the Ambassador and Advisory Council guide, plan, and champion Bend ET's events and programs, including the annual Summit, and members connect with community service and nonprofit involvement through the network. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)
Friends of REALMS is the parent and community support group for REALMS, Bend's expeditionary-learning magnet schools, raising funds and organizing volunteers to support students' field-based, hands-on learning.
Volunteering looks likeParents and community members volunteer at school events and fundraisers, support expeditions and field studies, and serve on the Friends board.
Who can volunteerFamiliesAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Bend nonprofit supporting women who have graduated from alcohol and drug treatment programs, built on the idea that the opposite of addiction is connection. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers serve as Connection Advocates who meet regularly with women in recovery, help with job search and interview prep, provide rides and practical help with everyday needs, support The Juniper House, and assist with fundraising and community events.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Serving children in the Redmond area since 1937. The Kiwanis Club of Redmond funds scholarships, sponsors Key Clubs at Redmond and Ridgeview high schools, and takes on community projects for kids. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeMembers volunteer on youth-focused service projects, highway cleanups, scholarship programs, and big community builds, and help run fundraisers like the annual Vintner's Dinner & Auction. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)