Volunteer with Kids!
Your energy and talents are
needed!
Coach a sport
Coach practices and games for Bend area youth. Sports
programs include football, flag football, soccer, volleyball,
basketball, softball, lacrosse, and tennis. Volunteer coaches
receive training and support from our talented sports staff.
Assist in a before or after school childcare
program
Volunteers help with fun activities such as games,
storytelling, crafts and fitness. Kid's Inc. programs are
offered at several school locations throughout Bend. Share a
special talent by teaching it to school age kids in one of our
enrichment programs.
Help with summer programs
Camp and childcare programs are offered throughout the summer.
Volunteers help with songs, games, crafts and field trips. This
is a great opportunity for teen volunteers. Have fun with kids
at indoor and outdoor locations.
Share your outdoor talents
If you love being outside, we need you! Assist with Bend Kid's
Ski League, a family cross country ski program; adventure
camps, OMSI science camps or the middle school skate ski
program.
Be part of the team at Juniper Swim and Fitness
Center
Volunteers assist with swim lessons and adapted
aquatics for children of all ages. Volunteers receive training
and experience in helping teach youth swim and fitness
programs.
How to Volunteer:
Download Volunteer
Application and
Criminal History Verification (ages 18 and over).
Complete and return to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Bend Metro Park and Recreation District
200 NW Pacific Park Lane
Bend, OR 97701
Fax: (541)388-5429
Forms may also be dropped off at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center or the Bend Senior Center.
After we receive your application and criminal history form, the Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule an appointment for a district orientation. Once the district orientation and criminal history verification are completed, you will be connected with the program supervisor for the area you wish to volunteer. The supervisor will schedule a time to meet with you for training and to get you started with volunteering.
Volunteers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the volunteer application in order to volunteer.
Have questions or need more information?
Contact Kim Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator at 541-389-7275 or
kim@bendparksandrec.org
