Volunteer Program
Maintain trails, remove invasive plants, care for community gardens, spruce up playgrounds, plant natives, interact directly with park guests as a tour guide or docent – and so much more. Your options for going out, getting dirty and giving back are as interesting as you are. Join our outstanding team of volunteers and staff coordinators. Learn new skills, meet awesome people, and improve the quality-of-life in Eugene.
Whether you have time to volunteer one-time, for a few weeks, or years to come - our volunteer program has a place for you. To find your perfect niche, check out these volunteer opportunities.
Parks and Open Space offers excellent opportunities to take the next step in your career building. Apply your educational knowledge to nature’s classroom and expand your skill set with Eugene Outdoors. We provide practical experience in community outreach, gardening, event coordination, native plant care and propagation, nursery operations, community building, landscaping, data collection and management, mobile technology, research and a range special projects to match your interests. Contact Kelsey Irvine for more information and current position descriptions.
Choose your own adventure! If your company is looking for a unique team-building opportunity, look no further. Let us lead you on an expedition into some of Eugene’s most beautiful parks for an active day of hands-on nature bonding. Best for groups ranging from 15-50 people. Average cost is $500 for roughly 3-4 hours. Packages are customizable to fit your needs. Location, schedule and rates will vary.
Short URLs for this page:
www.eugene-or.gov/parkvolunteer
Contact Us
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Volunteer Program
Email
1820 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97402
Developed Parks Volunteer Coordinator:
Danielle Klinkebiel, email or
541-510-9318
Hendricks Park Volunteer Coordinator:
Christina Bentrup, email or
541-510-4636
Native Plant and Waterways Volunteer Coordinator:
Kelsey Irvine, email or
541-682-4845
Trees and Natural Areas Volunteer Coordinator:
Michelle Parkins, email or
541-682-4850
Volunteer Program Supervisor:
Molly Monette, email or
541-682-4814