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Portland and the federal government

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Volunteer

Program
Public Works
Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes you to volunteer alongside our teams.
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Two people are pulling weeds in a natural area. They're both looking at the camera and smiling as they kneel in front of the buckets they're putting the weeds into.

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
phone number503-823-5121

Events

Columbia Nature Patch Stewardship Event

JOIN A SECOND-FRIDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS GARDEN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

8:00 am – 11:00 am
Volunteer Event
a view of the Columbia Park Nature Patch showing gravel pathways amidst a vibrant forest garden. View full size image

Wallace Nature Patch Planting Event

HELP COMPLETE THIS LOVELY STORMWATER NATURE PATCH!

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
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Terwilliger Parkway Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife along the historic Terwilliger Parkway!

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Errol Heights Park Third Saturday Volunteer Event

Join Friends of Errol Heights and Johnson Creek Watershed Council community members to improve this newly-constructed park.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
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