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Volunteer

Program

Vibrant Communities

Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes you to volunteer alongside our teams.

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Get Outside in Natural Areas and Trails

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Get Active with Recreation Opportunities

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Get Together for a Group Project

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Plant and Care for Trees

Peninsula Rose Garden volunteers

Keep Parks and Gardens Beautiful

Community Service

Community Service Hours

Friends of Gabriel Park

Portland Parks & Recreation Friends Groups

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Learn About Community Partnerships

Advisory committee

Join an Advisory Group

Contact

Volunteer Services

Volunteer.Services@portlandoregon.gov

Events

Cloud Forest Washington Park Volunteer Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest at Washington Park!

March 21, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Woods Memorial Natural Area Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park to plant native species in Woods Memorial Natural Area!

March 22, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Governors Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Event - EVENT FULL

Join PP&R, Portland Fire & Rescue and the FireWise community to reduce the risk of wildfire.

March 22, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Washington Park MAC Trail Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

March 24, 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Volunteer Event

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