Parks & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an integral part of Corvallis Parks & Recreation successfully maintaining over 2,000 acres of exceptional parks and open spaces, and being able to offer a large variety of activities and events to the community. We simply could not do it without the help of people like you! See our Form Volunteer Sign Up Form Here!
Learn more about the Community Stewardship Impact here:
Volunteers in Corvallis Parks
Click on the link above to take a look at all of the departments volunteer opportunities and apply online. You can also complete the Volunteer Application (individuals or groups) and email it to PRvolunteer@corvallisoregon.gov or mail it in to apply. Or, stop by a Parks & Recreation facility to pick up an application!
Each site within our department offers different volunteer opportunities:
- PARKS DIVISION: Volunteer Operation Stewards & Neighborhood Tree Stewards help monitor the diverse array of parks, trail and urban forests within the Corvallis city limits. We also host work parties in the parks and open spaces which individuals and groups can participate in.
- AVERY RECREATION: Volunteer in our sports and recreation programs with youth coaching, officiating, scorekeeping, day camp assistance, special events and more.
- C3-CORVALLIS COMMUNITY CENTER: Opportunities abound at the Center for many age groups. Volunteer as a class instructor, support special events, assist with the newsletter, and many more.
- MAJESTIC THEATRE: Provides those with a love of the performing arts a chance to interact in many ways: on stage, back stage, in the front of the house, etc. Volunteer opportunities may include: ushers, concessions, tech crew, acting, stage set-up, instructors and many more!
- OAC-OSBORN AQUATIC CENTER: The pool has a few opportunities to engage in a place you can get your feet wet. Special event support and facility support are a few of the opportunities to find near the water.
- DEPARTMENT WIDE EVENTS: Our large community events like Turkey Trot and Movie in the Park need many volunteers to support the thousands of participants who flock to them.
To learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department Volunteer Team, Click on the link below and take a look at our open positions CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Adopt-a-Park Program (for groups and individuals): If you’re interested about the possibility of adopting the care of a park space, trail or landscape area, Parks and Recreation has an Adopt-A-Park Program that might be right for you and/or your group. For more information click here. A look at what park adoption volunteers do in the Corvallis community can be seen in the 2019 Parks Division Volunteer Impact Report.
- Youth Volunteer Corps (ages 11 - 18 only): The Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is an award-winning, year-round program of community volunteer activities designed by teens for teens. YVC works to address community needs and inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service. Past projects have benefited local community gardens, Habitat for Humanity, Safe Haven Humane Society, and more. YVC is open to anyone age 11 - 18; new volunteers are always welcome. Applications (applicacion en Español) are accepted year-round as well; to get started complete and return your application to our Avery Park office. Learn more about YVC: visit our website or Facebook page, or call (541)-766-6467 for more information.
- Court-Ordered Community Service: Need to perform court-ordered community service? Contact our department volunteer coordinator at 541-766-6430 to discuss options. We would love to have you join us to help strengthen our community by creating beautiful parks and thriving recreational activities for everyone to enjoy!
