Opportunities From: Willamalane Park and Recreation District

Help with the Holiday Marketplace at Willamalane! The Holiday Marketplace features vintage, handcrafted holiday items, food, and more available from community artisans and vendors. Have lunch and shop for gifts and décor at this unique marketplace. It is a one-stop holiday shopping experience that will make the holiday gift search easy and fun. Holiday Marketplace volunteers will help with tasks like set up, decor, checking in vendors, food service and assisting entertainment set up.

Join a memorable afternoon in the historic Dorris Ranch barn, settled amongst the autumn leaves. The Harvest Tea event offers a relaxing afternoon tea inspired by the flavors of the season. The Event Assistant will help with set up, crafts, holiday themed decorating, serving sweet and savory treats and cleanup of event. Assistant may also help take photos for participants at photo booth.

The Holiday Tea event offers a break from the bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing afternoon tea. The Event Assistant will help with set up, crafts, holiday themed decorating, serving sweet and savory treats and cleanup of event. Assistant may also help take photos for participants at photo booth.

Join our upcoming Snowshoe Trip! 

Volunteers will act as the "Sweep".

The last person in the line to assist any stragglers,

or if bindings loosen or snowshoes fall off.

Assist staff with check in and loading equipment.

 
Please "respond" to the opportunity and Willamalane program staff will follow up with you.
If the spots are full, you are encouraged to click on "waitlist" to secure a volunteer spot if one opens up.

The Fitness Expo will take place on Saturday, February 7th!

Volunteer to support the Fitness Expo! Volunteer responsibilities include supporting event set up and take down, prep and serve food (food handlers card preferred) and engaging with the community. Volunteers should anticipate standing for long periods of time and light duties. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes for standing and bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Volunteers are welcome to attend the complimentary fitness classes as well.

The Friday shift is for helping with setup, and the Saturday shift roles include event setup, preparing and serving food, and event breakdown.

To volunteer, "respond" to the shift below that you plan to help with and include any additional information in the response notes section and Willamalane program staff will follow up with you. If the spots are full, you are encouraged to click on "waitlist" to secure a volunteer spot if one opens up.

Assist with Toddler Time!

Toddler Time is a fun event where kids ages 1-6 enjoy various activities including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, social time, and healthy snacks.

Volunteers should be patient, kind, encouraging and have a fun attitude with children. Volunteers will help in the following roles: food preparation/serving (one volunteer, food handlers card preferred) and room support, floating between the baby play zone and toddler imagination play space, helping to keep things toys managed and organized (2 volunteers). All volunteers will help set-up and break-down the space including lifting items like small tables, chairs and toys.

To volunteer, "respond" to the shift below that you plan to help with and please indicate your role preference in the response. Willamalane program staff will follow up with you. If the spots are full, you are encouraged to click on "waitlist" to secure a volunteer spot if one opens up.

 

Would you like to help community members learn and practice new cooking skills? Culinary Volunteers will assist the instructor in preparing for the class including set-up, food preparation and clean-up as well as assisting participants during class as directed by the instructor or staff. Culinary classes have about 5 - 12 participants and prepare a variety of menu items. 

A Culinary Volunteer will:

Have considerable knowledge in food service in the areas of food prep, safety and sanitation guidelines. Possession of or ability to obtain a Food Handlers license (OLCC permit optional) Maintain a neat and clean appearance. Follow and give instructions in a courteous and professional manner. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students.

To sign up to volunteer, "respond" to the shift (listed below) you want to help with and Willamalane staff will follow up with you. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for multiple and back-to-back shifts.

For more information on the culinary classes including the cooking class calendar and menus, visit the Food section of our Adult Classes page.

Calling all hiking enthusiasts! Join us in introducing the community to hiking in Oregon's wonderful outdoors. Hike volunteer leaders will assist Willamalane staff on moderate to strenuous hikes with check in, help "sweep" the hiking group, and may also contribute to choosing hike locations. All hikes will meet in the Bob Keefer lobby and depart and return from there.

Multiple hikes are offered over May - August. To volunteer, "respond" to the hiking shift below that you plan to help with and Willamalane program staff will follow up with you. If the spots are full, you are encouraged to click on "waitlist" to secure a volunteer spot if one opens up.

The hike locations are as follows:

Silver Falls - May 17
Mary's Peak - June 7
Clear Lake - June 21
Dee Wright Observatory & Proxy Falls - July 19
Alsea Falls & Green Peak Falls - July 26
Cape Perpetua - August 16
Santiam Wagon Road - August 23, 2025
Waldo Lake-September 13
Wizard Falls-September 27
Sahalie & Koosah Falls-October 11