Central Oregon Open Programming (COOP), a program of Connect Central Oregon, promotes community engagement by amplifying local voices through open programming: community-produced media and content made by and for people across Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties and Warm Springs.
IEF partners with people and organizations doing meaningful work and help build the structure around their vision. Through fiscal sponsorship, organizational support, strategic guidance, practical systems, and collaborative partnerships, they create the conditions for good ideas to become strong, sustainable work.
CASA of Central Oregon trains and supports Court Appointed Special Advocates, community volunteers who speak up for children in foster care in juvenile court. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained community volunteers sworn in by a juvenile court judge to advocate one-on-one for a child or sibling group in foster care. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
Central Oregon Volunteer Connect is a program of Connect Central Oregon representing one of their four pillars - alongside Mentoring, Innovation, and Partnership. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeConnect Central Oregon is always looking for leaders who want to help connect individuals, groups, and organizations to each other and strengthen our community. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Jefferson County's primary Christmas gift program for kids facing hardship, run for 30+ years by the Madras Kiwanis Club and the Madras High Key Club. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers wrap hundreds of gifts at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in December, with drop-in wrapping open to individuals, families, school leadership classes, and groups. Read more ›
Who can volunteerFamiliesGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsSchool GroupsFaith GroupsPreteens (10–12)Adolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)
The public library for Jefferson County, based in Madras, run as a library district since 2000 with roots in a community library association started in 1916. Services include a bookmobile, a sound booth, a Genealogy Center, and the "I AM A STORY" oral history project.
Volunteering looks likeGeneral library volunteering when the library has needs, for people giving back or completing required community service hours. Apply online and the library reaches out when volunteers are needed. Read more ›
Who can volunteerCourt-Ordered / Community ServicePreteens (10–12)Adolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
Connect Central Oregon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties (plus Warm Springs) by connecting people with volunteer opportunities, board positions, and mentorship. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help run CCO's community events, from volunteer and board fairs to robotics and drone expositions, support community media production, and help keep the Volunteer Central Oregon directory accurate by reviewing organization listings. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsSchool GroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) is a non-profit organization, part of J Bar J Youth Services, that creates one-to-one, life-changing mentoring relationships between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") ages 6–17. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers ("Bigs") are matched one-to-one with a child ("Little") and commit to spending time together 2–4 times a month for at least a year — sharing activities like sports, hobbies, or just hanging out. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The Jefferson County Historical Society operates the Jefferson County Museum in Madras, preserving and sharing the history of Jefferson County and its communities through exhibits, collections, and records.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers staff the museum and greet visitors, help care for artifacts and records, and support exhibits and community history events.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
A nonprofit senior center in Madras serving Jefferson County from Culver and Metolius to the edge of Warm Springs. It provides congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, and transportation for older adults, and it is a Council on Aging of Central Oregon community dining site.
Volunteering looks likeMeals on Wheels delivery drivers, including rural routes, meal loading, and help running the center and its wellness activities. Contact the center about current needs.
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
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 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 likeRotarians volunteer together on local service projects, fundraisers, scholarships, and community grants in Madras and Jefferson County, and on international service. Read more ›
Who can volunteerAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)