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 and Trails ongoing opportunties.

If you have any general questions or have previously volunteered with THPRD please sign up for these activities by emailing Volunteer Services at volunteer@thprd.org or calling 503-645-6433.

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 at 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, 3-6 p.m., during the school year at:

Cedar Hills Recreation Center
Contact Emily Kent, ekent@thprd.org, 503-629-6340
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 or 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 or 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 or 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.

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

Internships (Ages 16+)

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

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

Jr Camp Counselors for Summer Camps (Ages 14+)

Several of our facilities are in need of volunteers to help during their summer camps. Most of the time, volunteers do not have to serve the whole summer but can select their preferred weeks. The volunteers assist Camp Staff in a variety of ways including assisting in organized games, traditional sports and much more!

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

Jr Lifeguard (Ages 12+)

Jr Lifeguards are welcome at all eight THPRD aquatic centers. To qualify, you must complete training for Junior Lifeguard Certification. This training is offered year-round. Please see the activities guide for class times. If you are already a certified jr lifguard, please contact the swim center where you are most interested in volunteering.

Apply Here!

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

Leaders in Training Experience is a volunteer program in which teens develop the necessary leadership and communciation skills through volunteering at our summer camps. Volunteers are coached in camp safety, volunteer expectations, group dynamics, age appropriate learning, and more! They gain valuable work experience, earn school community sevice requirments and have lots of fun!

For more information visit our Summer Youth Page!

Natural Area Restoration & Trail Improvements (Ages 14+ unless accompanied by an adult)

For a complete listing of our natural area restoration and trail improvement projects, click here.

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org or 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 on their own! Both children and parents have a great evening! Volunteers support staff in the set up and tear down of the classroom, supervising participants and assisting in crafts.

4/13, 5/11, 6/1, 7/14, and 8/10dates are FULL Stay Tuned for Fall Dates!

If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, contact Volunteer Services, volunteer@thprd.org or 503-645-6433.

Park Adoption Program (Ages 14+)

Are you interested in taking action to improve a park in your neighborhood? As an adoption volunteer, you will learn to identify plants and restore native habitats by adopting a specific area of a park near you!

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org or 503-629-6305 x2720.

Park Watch

Concerned citizens make a difference! Park Watch volunteers act as ambassadors of the Park District. As a Park Watch volunteer, you will walk or jog the trails, provide information to park visitors, and inform park staff of any problems you may notice. Training is provided. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the park, learn about local wildlife and plants, and help your community.

Contact Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org or 503-629-6305 x2720.

Preschool Programs (Ages 16+)

Volunteers support staff in providing a safe, fun-filled, learning environment for preschool-aged children. Preschool programs take place at the centers listed below during the school year. Days and times vary depending on the center.

Cedar Hills Recreation Center
Call Emily Kent, ekent@thprd.org or 503-629-6340
Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
Call Karol Johnston, kjohnsto@thprd.org or 503-619-3880
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
Call Melissa Marcum, mmarcum@thprd.org or 503-629-6350 x2720

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 arts and crafts, games, songs, outdoor and other recreational activities that are designed to teach children 4-6 years of age how to be safe while still having lots of fun! Volunteers gain valuable work experience while developing leadership skills and increasing student community service hour records. Volunteers must attend a staff led 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+)

To apply visit our Events-One Day page!

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

Sports (Ages 16+)

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

Basketball Coaches (must be accompanied by an adult if under 18)
Basketball coaches support our fifth-grade and middle school basketball leagues. Volunteers are needed winter (November-March) and summer (June-August) each year.

Contact the Athletic Center at 503-629-6330
Apply Here!

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

Contact 503-629-6331.

Track & Field Assistant Coaches and Track Meet Officials
Our middle school and open track and field programs take place in spring each year. No experience is necessary to volunteer as an official. Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer at one or more track meets. Coaches must be 18 years of age or older and commit to 2-6 hours a week of coaching for 8 weeks. Track meets most Thursday afternoons in April at local high schools

Check back spring 2019!

Volleyball Coaches
Volleyball Coaches support the girls 4th grade through 12th grade volleyball program. Volunteers are needed for summer and fall leagues.

Contact Juan Caez, jcaez@thprd.org or 503-629-6330
Apply here

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

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

Contact Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation at 503-629-6342.