Corvallis Fall Arts Festival Volunteer - Corvallis

September weekend
Why Participate? Support local, regional art activities; opportunity to meet artists, other volunteers; many positions, shifts available
Benefits: Tee-shirt, snacks
More Information: Corvallis Fall Festival

 

Opal Creek Wilderness Volunteer Stewardship Weekends - Opal Creek

Location: East of Salem, north of Detroit lake
Why Participate? Experience one of the few Oregon old growth forest areas while getting exercise, working with other volunteers
Benefits: Low cost room, board (in exchange for several hours of labor) and satisfaction of helping maintain a beautiful, unique area
More Information: Opal Creek Volunteer Weekends

 

Deepwood Museum & Gardens Events Volunteer - Salem

Location: 1116 Mission Street Southeast
Why Participate? Enjoy being part of one or several annual events, including wine and jazz fest (June)
Benefits: Free admission; meet people; help support the museum
More Information: Friends of Deepwood

 
 
 
 
 

Salem Art Fair & Festival Volunteer - Salem

July
Location: 600 Mission Street Southeast: Bush's Pasture Park
Why Participate? Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival draws 30,000 people, more than 200 artists, live entertainment, two stages, craft beer, wine gardens, several food vendors, family art activities, plant sale; fundraiser to support the Bush Art Center, Museum, Salem Art Association community activities
Benefits: Free admittance
More Information: Salem Art Fair

 
 
 
 

Oregon Garden Event Volunteer - Silverton

June
Location: 879 West Main Street
Why Participate? Enjoy being part of the 80 acre Oregon Garden special events: including a gala, earth day, Christmas lights, and more
Benefits: Access the event, learn more about the Oregon Garden, its programs
More Information: Oregon Garden

 
 

Additional Resources

Solve Oregon - Statewide
Scheduled restoration and cleanup events searchable by city, county

NEEF - Nationwide
National Environmental Education Foundation searchable listing by city, state, date, and type of assistance submitted by multiple agencies for volunteer events related to the environment. Examples: tree plantings, invasive species removal, site restoration.