Ongoing Opportunities

Volunteers bring fun and excitement to a variety of opportunities across the district.

Volunteers bring fun and excitement to a variety of opportunities across the district.

Click here for Nature &Trails ongoing opportunties.

If you have any general questions or have previously volunteered with THPRD, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@thprd.org or 503-619-3939 to sign up.

Adaptive Swimming Instructor (Ages 18+)

Beaverton Swim Center runs year-round swim instruction programs for people experiencing developmental or physical disabilities. Instructors assist staff in teaching participants whose abilities require additional assistance.

Contact Jill Coyle, jcoyle@thprd.org, or Brian Powers, bpowers@thprd.org, 503-629-6312

After School Programs (Ages 16+)

Volunteers support staff by providing leadership for youth through physical activities, games, arts, music, dance, computers, homework help, and more. After-school programs take place Monday-Friday, from 3 - 6 p.m. during the school year at:

Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
Contact Ann Satterfield, asatterf@thprd.org, 503-619-3882
Garden Home Recreation Center
Contact Cathi Ellis, cellis@thprd.org, 503-466-8365

Aquatic Swim Aide (Ages 18+)

Volunteers work side-by-side in the pool at Harman Swim Center with people who are recovering from injury or stroke or just have trouble getting around. This is a year-round opportunity.

Contact Sara Trevino, strevino@thprd.org, 503-629-6314

Elsie Stuhr Center (Ages 55+)

Elsie Stuhr Center has a variety of other volunteer positions available. Drop by the center and ask how you can volunteer. Opportunities include bingo, bunco, bridge, greeter, coffee host/hostess, gift shop, Estate and Rummage Sale, Loaves & Fishes, newsletter publication and development, adaptive recreation, teachers, Thursday dance host/hostess, and trip leaders.

Contact Terri Cannon, tcannon@thprd.org, 503-619-3891

Gardening at the Historic Jenkins Estate

Volunteers with an interest in gardening may volunteer at the magnificent and historic Jenkins Estate gardens. Needs include pruning, weeding and propagating native plants.

Contact Volunteer Services, volunteer@thprd.org, 503-645-6433.

Gardening at Tualatin Hills Nature Center

Volunteers with an interest in gardening are welcome to sign up for a garden work party to improve the native demonstration gardens surround the Tualatin Hills Nature Center.

Check out and sign up for an upcoming project here!

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org, 503-619-3941

Internships (Ages 16+)

A small number of student internships are available with the park district.

Contact Volunteer Services, volunteer@thprd.org, 503-619-3939

Jr Camp Counselors for Summer Camps (Ages 14+)

Several of our facilities are in need of volunteers to help with summer camps. Volunteers can select their preferred weeks, but some positions may require service throughout the summer. These positions assist staff with organized games, traditional sports and much more!

To apply and for more information visit our Summer Youth page!

Junior Lifeguard (Ages 12+)

Jr Lifeguards are welcome at all eight THPRD aquatic centers. To qualify, you must complete a Junior Lifeguard Certification course. This training is offered year-round. Please see the activities guide for class times. If you are already certified, submit a volunteer application here!

Leaders in Training Experience (LITE) (Ages 13-17 & complete 8th grade by June 30th)

Leaders in Training Experience is a summer program for teens interested in developing the necessary leadership and communciation skills to join the workforce. Volunteers interview and train to serve with summer camp programs throughout the district. These teens are coached in camp safety, volunteer expectations, group dynamics, age appropriate learning, and more. They gain valuable work experience, earn school community sevice requirements and have lots of fun!

For more information visit our Summer Youth page!

Habitat Restoration & Trail Improvement Projects (Ages 10+; youth ages 10 - 13 must be accompanied by an adult)

Click here for for more information and to sign up for an upcoming habitat restoration or trail improvement project.

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org, 503-619-3941

Parent's Night Out at Garden Home Recreation Center (Ages 14+)

Once a month, parents are able to drop off their children (ages 2-11) at Garden Home Recreation Center so they can enjoy a night out. Volunteers support staff with the supervision of participants, craft projects, as well as setup and tear down for the event.

Fall dates include, 9/21, 10/5, 11/2, and 11/16

Sign up here!

Park Adoption Program (Ages 14+)

Are you interested in taking action to improve a park in your neighborhood? As an adoption volunteer, you can take an active role in restoring native habitats at a THPRD site near you!

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org, 503-619-3941

Park Watch

Park Watch volunteers act as ambassadors of the park district while walking or jogging the trails. Volunteers provide information to park visitors and inform park staff of any problems they may notice. Training is provided. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and get to know the community while volunteering, and the schedule is flexible.

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org, 503-619-3941

Preschool Programs (Ages 16+)

Volunteers support staff in providing a safe, fun-filled, learning environment for preschool-aged children. Preschool programs take place during the school year at the centers listed below. Days and times vary depending on the center.
Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
Call Karol Johnston, kjohnsto@thprd.org, 503-619-3880
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
Call Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org, 503-619-3941

SafetyTown at Cedar Hills Recreation Center (Ages 12-15)

Responsible, enthusiastic volunteers are needed during this summer program to help provide a safety education program for preschool children.

Volunteers lead a variety of activities including crafts, games and songs, as well as outdoor and other recreational activities that are designed to teach children ages 4 - 6 how to be safe, while still having lots of fun! Volunteers gain valuable work experience while developing leadership skills. Volunteers must attend a training held early in the summer and make a two week volunteer commitment.

For more information visit our Summer Youth page!

Special Events (Ages 14+)

Check out our Events/One Day page to apply!

Contact Volunteer Services, volunteer@thprd.org, 503-619-3939

Sports (Ages 16+)

Coaches, instructors and support volunteers are needed in the following sports programs:

Basketball Coaches (youth coaches must be accompanied by an adult)
Basketball coaches support our fifth grade and middle school basketball leagues. Volunteers are needed for winter (November-March) and summer (June-August) leagues each year.

Apply Here!

Contact the Tualatin Hills Athletic Center, 503-629-6330

Tennis Instructor
The Babette Horenstein Tennis Center conducts a training program for volunteer instructors in the spring and fall of each year. Participants should play at a 3.0 level and commit to extensive training, followed by several months volunteering.

Contact the Babette Horenstein Tennis Center, 503-629-6331

Track & Field Assistant Coaches and Track Meet Officials
Our track and field programs take place in the spring of each year. Track meets are scheduled most Thursday afternoons in April at local high schools.

Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer at track meets! No experience is necessary to volunteer as an official. Coaches (ages 18+) must commit to 2 - 6 hours a week of coaching for 8 weeks.

Check back in spring 2019!

Volleyball Coaches
Volleyball Coaches support the girls fourth through twelvth grade volleyball program for the summer and fall leagues.

Apply here

Contact Juan Caez, jcaez@thprd.org, 503-619-3856

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Drop-in Programs (Ages 16+)

The Elsie Stuhr Center runs a therapeutic recreation program for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. On Monday evenings, from 6 - 8:45 p.m., volunteers assist with dancing, crafts, cooking, and a variety of other activities which enhance participant socialization skills and personal well-being. The program is also in need of volunteer instructors for Adaptive & Inclusion Recreation classes.

Contact Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation, 503-629-6342