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Philanthropy & Nonprofit Support Volunteer Opportunities in Central Oregon

Organizations that support Central Oregon's broader nonprofit sector — through grantmaking, capacity building, or nonprofit networking — need volunteers too. Browse philanthropy and nonprofit-support organizations in the region.

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The Rotary Club of Jefferson County brings together Madras and Jefferson County business and community leaders for fellowship and local and international service projects under Rotary's motto of Service Above Self, supported by the Jefferson County Rotary Foundation.

Volunteering looks like

Rotarians volunteer together on local service projects, fundraisers, scholarships, and community grants in Madras and Jefferson County, and on international service. Read more

Who can volunteer
Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)
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Cascade Relays

also known as Cascade Lakes Race Group

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

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Hundreds 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

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GroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon

also known as 100+ WWCCO, 100 Women Who Care Central Oregon, 100+ Women Who Care

Giving circle of 100+ Central Oregon women who pool $100 each per quarter to award $10,000+ to a local nonprofit, chosen by member vote after short presentations. Read more

Volunteering looks like

Members commit $100 and about 90 minutes each quarter. At each meeting they hear three short presentations, vote, and pool their gifts to the winning nonprofit. Read more

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Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

United Way of Central Oregon fights for the health, education, financial stability, and resilience of every person in the region. Read more

Volunteering looks like

Volunteers help United Way decide where community dollars go by serving on grant review and community impact panels, and support volunteer projects, drives, and events. Read more

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GroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
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Bend Women for Good

also known as BWFG

Bend giving circle founded in 2022 where women pool $100 each per quarter into a single, transformative gift to a local nonprofit chosen by member vote. Read more

Volunteering looks like

Members give $100 each quarter, nominate local nonprofits they care about, and vote at quarterly Gather & Grant events where three nonprofits present. Members also help grow the circle and host gatherings. Read more

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Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

Statewide foundation funding gender justice work across Oregon, with grantee partners in 23 counties. Using a trust-based, low-barrier approach, it supports organizations serving women, girls, and communities historically left out of philanthropy, and goes beyond the check by recruiting and matching volunteers for its grantees.

Volunteering looks like

WFO's Volunteer Committee interviews interested volunteers and matches them with roles at its grantee nonprofits across Oregon based on their time, talents, and passions. Read more

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Who can volunteer
Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

The Rotary Club of Redmond brings together Redmond business and community leaders who meet Thursdays at noon at Juniper Golf Club and carry out local and international service projects under Rotary's motto of Service Above Self, supported by the Redmond Rotary Charitable Corporation.

Volunteering looks like

Rotarians volunteer together on local service projects, fundraisers, community grants, and youth programs in Redmond, and on international service. Read more

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Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)
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Sunriver Women's Club

also known as SRWC

All-volunteer community service club welcoming women from Sunriver, La Pine, Bend, and beyond, combining social connection with serious philanthropy. Read more

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A 100% volunteer organization logging more than 10,000 hours a year. Anyone can help staff Kids' Day and July 4th ticket booths in the Village at Sunriver, the Community Picnic, and the Sunriver Art Fair. Read more

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FamiliesGroupsAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)

Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) champions a livable, resilient Sisters Country that people of all ages are proud to call home. Its all-volunteer board fiscally sponsors resident-led Action Teams, giving good ideas the nonprofit status, accounting, and support to become community projects in housing, transportation, health, and social inclusion. Read more

Volunteering looks like

Join an Action Team working on a local issue you care about, from housing and transportation to health services and social inclusion, or serve on AFSC's all-volunteer Board of Directors to help incubate new community projects. Read more

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Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

The Rotary Club of Bend-Mt. Bachelor is one of Bend's Rotary clubs, bringing together community members for fellowship and hands-on local and international service projects under Rotary's motto of Service Above Self, as part of Rotary District 5110.

Volunteering looks like

Rotarians volunteer together on local service projects, fundraisers, and community grants, and on international service. The main way to get involved is to visit a club meeting and join.

Ways to serve
Who can volunteer
Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

The Rotary Club of Sisters brings together Sisters-area business and community leaders for fellowship and local and international service projects under Rotary's motto of Service Above Self, supported by the Sisters Rotary Foundation.

Volunteering looks like

Rotarians volunteer together on local service projects, fundraisers, scholarships, and community grants in Sisters Country, and on international service. The main way to get involved is to visit a club meeting and join.

Who can volunteer
Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

The Rotary Club of Sunriver brings together community members from Sunriver and south Deschutes County for fellowship and local and international service projects under Rotary's motto of Service Above Self, supported by the Sunriver Rotary Club Foundation.

Volunteering looks like

Rotarians volunteer together on local service projects, fundraisers, scholarships, and community grants in Sunriver and south Deschutes County, and on international service. Read more

Who can volunteer
Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)

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