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Program
Vibrant Communities
Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes you to volunteer alongside our teams.
Volunteers

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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
phone number503-823-5121

Events

Washington Park MAC Trail Volunteer Day

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

9:00 am – 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Marshall Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Marshall Park Neighborhood Association to participate in Wildfire Risk Reduction at Marshall Park!

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Irving Nature Patch Stewardship Event

JOIN A THIRD-THURSDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS GARDEN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Community members planting the garden bed at the Alberta Park Nature Patch.

Governors Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Event

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

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
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