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City of Eugene Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Eugene encourages involvement in government through volunteerism. City services are enhanced and improved because of citizens who generously share their time and talents. Volunteers enable the City to stretch tax dollars and improve the community in many ways. Our volunteer programs give you the opportunity to turn your special talents and abilities into positive action. Look through the list below for an opportunity that appeals to you and fits your interests, background and availability.
Adopt-a-Path
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The Adopt-a-Path Program provides community members an opportunity to help keep Eugene’s 41+ miles of non-motorized multi-use paths free of litter and vegetation so that they may be enjoyed and accessed by everyone. Neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, agencies, community service organizations or families may adopt sections of the multi-use path and commit to help maintain and improve the appearance of the paths at least four times a year. A sign recognizing your group or organization will be erected after two clean-ups. Tools may be provided by Public Works.
Contact Lee Shoemaker or 541-682-5471 |
Airport Navigators
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Airport Navigators are community members, from diverse backgrounds, who want to contribute in a positive way to the betterment of the Eugene Airport. The role of an Airport Navigator is to assure passengers’ comfort and easy access to information. They provide a first point of contact for passengers and act as an ambassador for the City of Eugene, the greater Western Oregon region and the State of Oregon.
Contact Cathryn Stephens or 541-682-5430 |
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
Contact Patence Winningham or 541-682-5665 |
Compost Specialist Volunteers
Compost Specialist volunteers assist the City of Eugene by encouraging residents to compost yard debris and food waste through backyard methods. They receive training through the OSU Lane County Extension Service (apply by March 20th each year at OSU Extension in Lane County) and in return teach compost and worm-bin workshops, staff information booths at local events, educate school children, and maintain compost sites in Eugene.
Contact Anne Donahue or 541-682-5542
Eugene Public Library Volunteer Program
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Library volunteers support staff and assist the public in many ways, including helping people use Internet computers, preparing items for borrowing, keeping items in order on the shelves, greeting and referring visitors at the Information Desk, helping at programs for kids, and clerking at the Friends of the Library book store. Each volunteer commits to a particular task for the same day and time each week. Most shifts are 2 hours weekly at the Downtown Library. Most volunteers serve at least 1 year; a minimum 6-month commitment is required. The minimum age is 14. Applications are available at all Library locations.
Contact Laura Philips or 541-682-6617 |
Hendricks Park
Once a month throughout most of the year, Hendricks Park volunteer forest work parties bring people together to help with seed collection, ivy removal, trail side weeding, trail maintenance and planning, and propagation activities. Forest work parties take place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. In addition, Rhododendron Garden work parties take place each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Tools are provided for all volunteer activities. Pastries, coffee, and juice are provided by the Friends of Hendricks Park.
For forest work parties, contact Emily Steel at 541-682-4874
For Rhododendron Garden work parties, contact Bill Dunham at 541-682-5324
Neighborhood Associations
The City of Eugene has 21 formally recognized neighborhood associations. These groups are advisory bodies to the City and other boards and commissions on issues dealing with land use, transportation, public safety and other matters affecting neighborhood livability. The work of neighborhood associations is conducted entirely by citizen volunteers. Neighborhood associations engage hundreds of residents in volunteer activities in any given year through neighborhood cleanups, grant-funded improvement projects, and education and advocacy activities. Consider volunteering with your neighborhood association if you are interested in working to preserve the quality of life in your neighborhood.
Contact Cindy Clarke 541-682-5272
Recreation Services
The City's Recreation Division has a variety of opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their time and talent. Volunteers play a vital role working together with staff to create safe, healthy and livable communities and recreational opportunities for all. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following programs:
Adaptive Recreation 
Adults 50+
Aquatics
Athletics
Outdoor Program
Summer in the City
Youth & Family Services
Teen Court
For more information visit our Recreation Volunteer page or contact Gayle Hein.
Stream Team
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Stream Team offers volunteers the opportunity to help restore riparian vegetation, improve water quality, and learn about the city's waterways and natural areas. Volunteers help improve our waterways by planting trees, removing trash, and removing invasive vegetation such as ivy, blackberry, and Scott's broom. Volunteers can also get involved in propagating native plants by collecting seed, salvaging native plants, and growing plants at the native plant nursery. Volunteer for a work party, adopt a waterway, or donate your time at the nursery.
Contact Mike Bellmore or 541-682-4850
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Support HultCenter Operations (SHO)
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Support HultCenter Operations (SHO) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide outreach, education, and community service for Eugene's Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Volunteers staff the information counter in the lobby at all evening events, assist ushers by handing out programs, greet patrons in the lobby, and give tours of the Hult Center. Major projects include honoring outstanding high school students in the performing arts throughout the school year, and presenting free concerts in the Hult Center lobby every first and third Thursday at 11:15 a.m.
Contact Judy Collins
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NeighborWoods brings together neighbors, businesses, and local volunteer groups to plant and care for street trees. Over 7,000 street trees have been planted since the program was established in 1992. Volunteers can help grow Eugene's urban forest by organizing a group project or planting a tree in the public right-of-way in front of their own home. The Tree Stewards Program trains community members to be able to assist the city in pruning and caring for young trees throughout the city. Projects usually take place on Saturdays once or twice a month.
Contact Rick Olkowski or 541-682-4831
Volunteers in Parks
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Volunteers in Parks engage individuals and groups in the enhancement of parks and natural areas. Volunteers contribute to Eugene's parks and open space by constructing trails; planting flowers, shrubs, and trees; picking up litter; installing tables, benches and playground equipment; and removing invasive plants. One-time projects or ongoing park adoptions are welcome.
Contact Lorna Baldwin or 541-682-4845 |
Volunteers in Policing
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The Eugene Police Department's Volunteers in Policing Program partners citizens and police in support of our crime prevention and community policing efforts. As a Eugene Police volunteer, you will have a front-row seat for behind-the-scenes operations of law enforcement. Volunteers provide assistance in every division of the department. Examples of assignments include the Squad Car Maintenance Team, Seniors on Patrol, Crime Prevention Unit, Records Section, Subpoena Service Team, Huckleberry Patrol (graffiti abatement), Public Information Office, Crime Analysis Unit, Forensic Evidence Unit, Image Retreival Team, Property Control Unit, Cold Case Squad and role playing for training scenarios. Most assignments require one 3-4 hour shift/week for three months of service. The volunteer placement process takes six to eight weeks and includes an application, interview, background investigation and orientation.
Contact Carrie Chouinard or 541-682-5355 |
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