Volunteers Make Fun Happen!
Share your time and talents and be part of the team that provides exceptional park & recreation services for the Bend community.
Here’s where you can get involved!
Coach Youth Sports
Volunteer coaches are an essential part of Bend Park & Recreation District youth sports programs. Several hundred adult volunteers are needed each year to support these programs.
Click here to learn more about volunteer coaching opportunities.
Recreation Programs
Adult and teen volunteers can join in to help create great experiences with a wide variety of recreation activities for people of all ages and abilities.
- Youth Recreation & Enrichment – help with science, art, crafts, cooking, theater, day camps, outdoor adventures and more. Opportunities available with after school and no-school day programs, and over summer break and holidays.
- Therapeutic Recreation – help with day camps, fitness, cooking, art and social programs for children and adults with disabilities.
- Fitness and Water Exercise – assist in the fitness center or with a fitness class. Opportunities available at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center.
- Adaptive Aquatics (tentative for school year 22/23) – be a buddy in the pool for school age children with disabilities. Volunteers work with aquatics staff to reinforce swim skills and water safety.
- Older Adult Programs – help with classes, activities and events held at Bend Senior Center.
Teen Volunteers
Summer 2025 Volunteer Opportunities
Be a volunteer with BPRD summer programs!
Who: Teens ages 12 & up
What: Volunteer with BPRD and you can:
- Make a difference for younger kids.
- Gain some skills and experience.
- Meet new friends and be part of a team.
- Have fun!
Includes opportunities in aquatics and youth recreation programs.
Events & Activities
Volunteers help create fun and memorable experiences for the community!
- July 4th Pet Parade – Thursday, July 4 – in downtown Bend.
Support for Parks, Trails & Off-Leash Areas
Opportunities for individual volunteers and groups to provide support and care for parks and trails.
Important information about volunteering with BPRD:
- BPRD processes a criminal history background check annually for volunteers age 18 and over.
- Minimum age requirement for volunteers varies by opportunity. Volunteers under age 12 may volunteer with some activities and events if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Apply today!
Click here for the online volunteer application.
Questions?
Contact:
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