South: Ashland, Jacksonville, Medford, Rogue River
Southern Oregon University Schneider Museum of Art Volunteer - Ashland
Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard (corner of Indiana)
Why Volunteer? Enjoy being part of museum activities: quality contemporary art exhibits, special events: opening receptions, Family Days.
Benefits: Gain knowledge about featured artists while helping support community art events, meet people.
Access: Drive, metered lot between Indiana Street and Frances Lane; limited street parking; public transportation
More Information: Tel: 541-552-6245 + SOU
Oregon Wine Experience Volunteer - Jacksonville
August
Location: 525 East E Street: Bigham Knoll
Why Volunteer? Share in the experience and appreciation of good wine and food while supporting the Children’s Miracle Network, other Asante Foundation healthcare programs.Event includes tastings, classes, auction, off-site vintner dinners.
More Information: Oregon Wine Experience
Southern Oregon Craft Brew Fest Volunteer - Medford
June
Location: Bartlett Street off Main (old town)
Why Volunteer? Annual beer festival showcases local, regional beers, food
Benefits: All volunteers (must be 21, over) receive festival shirt, pint glass, tasting tickets, and extra festival ticket for a friend.
More Information: SOC Brewfest + Facebook
Clean-up event Volunteer - Rogue River
May
Location: Hog Creek County Park to Indian Mary County Park
Why Volunteer? Help clean-up, beautify Rogue river areas during annual organized annual clean-up events. Gloves, garbage bags, water, first aid kits, guidance available to volunteers.
Benefits: Some cleanups provide volunteer appreciation food; meet other people who care about preserving area natural assets.
More Information: Rogue Basin Partnership
Additional Resources
National Environmental Education Foundation - Oregon
searchable listing of clean-up events posted from any organization, different dates, areas
Jacksonville Woodlands Association - Jacksonville
organizes trail, arboretum cleanups. Snacks provided.
Southern Oregon Brewfest - Medford
volunteers receive beer glass, tokens, or voucher for rodeo or fair (September)
Apple Jam Music Festival - Williams
annual three day music/arts festival welcomes volunteers (May)