Volunteers for Parks and Trails
Help keep our parks and trails
beautiful and safe!
Volunteers help with managing litter, raking leaves and spreading bark, planting, and special projects. Most of all, volunteers play an essential role in helping keep parks and trails safe and clean by reporting vandalism, graffiti and other issues that impact safety or the public's enjoyment.
Adopt-a-Park
A neighborhood or community group, business, school,
or family can adopt their favorite park. The group agrees to
visit the park regularly to help pick up litter, pull noxious
weeds and to report any concerns to our park maintenance staff.
Volunteers may also assist with projects such as planting and
maintenance. Groups are asked to commit to caring for the park
for one year and to complete monthly park reports.
Volunteer at a Dog Off-Leash Area
Share your love for dogs and their owners
by volunteering at an off-leash area.
Volunteers provide information to people and their pets, help
with stocking pet waste supply stations, assist park staff with
litter management and park maintenance, and help with special
events at the off-leash area.
For more information, call Kim Johnson at 389-7275.
Adopt-a-Trail
Individuals or groups can adopt a section of Bend's
urban trail system. Volunteers are asked to walk the trail on a
regular basis and help with keeping litter and noxious weeds
under control. Volunteers also help with trail maintenance
projects with our park services team. Adopting volunteers are
asked to commit to caring for the trail for one year and to
complete monthly trail reports.
Adopt-a-Park/Trail Visit Report
Tree Planting Event - Oregon Arbor Week
(April)
Tree planting activities for children, families and youth groups. Volunteers plant Ponderosa Pine seedlings and have fun digging in the dirt! Volunteers also assist staff with offering a brief interpretive program and supervising tree planting.
Park and Trail Projects
Want to volunteer for one day or once in a while?
Join in on a scheduled project or contact us to set up
something just for your group. Our Park Services staff can help
find rewarding projects that match your interests and
availability. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more
information.
How to Volunteer
Download and complete the appropriate form:
Groups
- Group Volunteer Agreement
Individuals - Volunteer Participation Agreement
Complete and return to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Bend Park and Recreation District
799 SW Columbia Street
Bend, OR 97702
Fax 541-388-5429
Forms may also be dropped off at Juniper Swim and Fitness
Center or the Bend Senior Center.
Volunteers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the volunteer application in order to volunteer.
Have questions or need more information?
Contact Kim Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator at 541-389-7275 or
kim@bendparksandrec.org
