Art in the High Desert Volunteer - Bend

August
Location: 730 SW Columbia Street, Old Mill District on the banks of the Deschutes River
Why Volunteer? Be part of popular annual juried show 100+ artists from across the US, Canada: ceramics, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wearable and non-wearable fiber art, more
Benefits: Satisfaction of contributing to the success of a volunteer-run quality event
More Information: Art in The High Desert

 

Bend Brewfest Volunteer - Bend

August
Location: Les Schwab Amphitheater: 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive
Why Volunteer? Volunteers pour beer during three day festival benefiting three local non-profits: Deschutes River Conservancy, Neighbor Impact and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. Festival features 70+ local, regional craft beers (and a few ciders), food carts.
Benefits: t-shirt, mug and tokens
More Information: Bend Brewfest


 

BendFilm Festival Volunteer - Bend

October
Location: 849 Northwest Wall Street: Liberty Theatre
Why Volunteer? Be part of 15+ year annual 501(c)3 festival presenting numerous independent films; includes workshops, conversations with filmmakers
Benefits: Free admission
More Information: Bend Film

 
 
 
 
 

Bite of Bend Volunteer- Bend

June
Location: Downtown
Why Volunteer? Be part of largest annual food event in central Oregon: restaurant food sampling, food carts, food/beverage producers; live music, beer run, chef competition
Benefits: Check with festival organizers
More Information: Bite of Bend + Lay it Out Events

 
 
 
 

Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider, Whiskey Festival Volunteer - Bend

September
Location: Deschutes Historical Museum: 129 Northwest Idaho Avenue
Why Volunteer? Annual festival features barrel aged beers, ciders, whiskey from local and regional brewers in a smaller setting than many beer festivals (21+ only)
Benefits: Free entry, tasting glass, six tokens, volunteers-only gnomie T-shirt
More Information: The Little Woody

 
 
 
 

Sisters Folk Festival Volunteer - Sisters

September
Location: Downtown Sisters
Why Volunteer? Approximately 400 volunteers are needed for various tasks during annual celebration of American music from blues to bluegrass. Includes performances by top folk artists and musicians in multiple venues throughout downtown.
Benefits: In exchange for 10-12 hour volunteer shift, receive an all-event pass; thank you - party/concert in October.
More Information: Sisters Folk Festival

 
 
 
 

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Volunteer - Sisters

Second Saturday July, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Cascade Avenue, downtown Sisters
Why Volunteer? Annual 40+ years one day quilt show calls itself the world’s largest outdoor quilt show and quilt sale displays 1300+ quilts from fiber artists around the world; draws 10,000+ visitors; 501(c)3 event benefits charities. Volunteers are given a thank you reception, goodies afterwards.
More Information: Sisters Outdoor Quit Show

 
 

Additional Resources

Deschutes Land Trust - Central Oregon
Schedules "weed warriors" days ( and other volunteer opportunities)

ONDA - Central Oregon (+ Portland)
Oregon Natural Desert (ONDA) Association organizes volunteer events, information, trips

Solve Oregon - Statewide
Annual volunteer clean-up days