Join the committee advocating for significant climate action in Bend. Help with marketing, research, social media content, and community outreach. This role allows you to align your skills and interests with meaningful work for the community.

Assist in replacing worn-out or damaged signage to keep Wilderness boundaries and trails clearly marked for hikers and backcountry visitors. This helps protect fragile environments from off-trail impacts while preserving the Wilderness experience.

Participate in rehabilitating degraded or overused campsites to restore natural conditions. This helps prevent campsite expansion and preserves the area’s natural appearance.

Assist in obtaining accurate data for dark sky places across Oregon using sky quality meters. Responsibilities include installation, teaching others, and reporting data.

Assist with transporting equipment, or loading, cleaning, and reorganizing equipment before, during, and after deployments. Volunteers ensure readiness for emergency responses.

Participate in events to support the mission of providing community acceptance and support for individuals and families with autism. Volunteers will help organize and facilitate activities during the walk event.

ALS Northwest is looking for volunteers in or around Bend, OR to support a person living with ALS with yard work. Regular assistance is needed for 1-2 hours weekly, any day and time between 9 AM and 6 PM. Training will be provided through an orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Support the organization with clerical tasks, data entry, and other administrative duties to ensure smooth operations.

Help promote PET and spread awareness about our life-saving work through social media and other outreach efforts.

Engage with local officials and community members about the importance of preserving dark skies and developing supportive lighting ordinances. This role involves outreach and advocacy to promote awareness of light pollution issues.

Volunteers are needed to support Connect Bend's efforts in advocating for the completion of the Deschutes River Trail. Responsibilities include participating in community outreach, assisting with events, and helping to gather signatures for petitions.

Engage in light trail work to maintain safe and sustainable hiking routes by clearing small debris, trimming overgrown vegetation, and restoring trail width to regulation standards.

Join a team to educate the community about climate change and actions to combat it. Engage with the public at various events, learn about electrification and electric vehicles, and network with other community members. This opportunity is open to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Help close unauthorized trails to minimize ecological impact and protect delicate habitats. Volunteers will work to restore natural conditions and prevent further trail expansion.

Assist in setting up and taking down class equipment and working with participants diagnosed with neurological conditions. Pickleball experience preferred but not required.

Assist in planting and maintaining pollinator-friendly gardens, and help with weed removal to support native pollinators. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to advocate for pollinator-friendly practices at community events.

Contribute to the direction of 350Deschutes as a board member. This role involves strategic planning, evaluation, and policy setting. You will have opportunities for skill development and networking, all while making a significant impact on climate stability in the community.

Be part of a fun event team that will handle various tasks including bartending, planning, marketing, and promotion. Help raise funds and awareness for climate action while enjoying a collaborative environment.

This role is ideal for high school or college students passionate about making a difference in the fight against climate change. Gain experience in political activism and grassroots organizing while contributing to the campaign to electrify Bend.

Introduce community members to lighting fixtures that help preserve dark skies. This position involves educating others about the benefits of dark sky friendly lighting in neighborhoods and businesses.