Parks & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an integral part of Corvallis Parks & Recreation. With over 2,000 acres of exceptional parks, we offer numerous activities and events. We couldn’t do it without people like you!
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Click here to explore volunteer opportunities across departments and apply online. Applications are also available in-person at our facilities. See our Parks Volunteer Impact Report to see the accomplishments volunteers made for our community outdoors in 2023.

• 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: Volunteer for events, newsletters, or as a class instructor for various age groups.
• 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!
• 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.

Adopt-a-Park Program: 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 2023 Parks Division Volunteer Impact Report.

Youth Volunteer Corps (Ages 11 - 18): 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 call (541)-766-6467 for more information.