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Volunteer with the district

Volunteers coach teams, clear trails, serve lunch, run event booths and partner with participants in adaptive recreation. Some roles are one shift a year; some are every week.

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Current opportunities

Where help is needed

Every role comes with training. None of them expect you to already know how.

  • Recreation ServicesAges 18 and over

    Youth Sports Coach

    Coach a recreational youth soccer or basketball team. No playing experience is required; the district provides a practice plan for every session.

    Based at Riverbend Sports Complex

    Time commitment
    About 4 hours a week for a 10-week season
    What helps
    • Patience with beginners
    • Willingness to complete a background check and concussion training
    • Reliable availability on game days
  • Parks and FacilitiesAges 16 and over

    Trail Steward

    Join the monthly maintenance crew on Cedar Ridge Trail, clearing brush, repairing tread and checking signage with the Clearwater Trails Alliance.

    Based at Cedar Ridge Trail

    Time commitment
    One Saturday morning a month
    What helps
    • Comfortable walking uneven terrain for several hours
    • Able to lift 25 pounds
    • Tools and training provided
  • Recreation ServicesAges 16 and over

    Senior Center Program Aide

    Help set up the dining hall, serve the congregate lunch and assist with the afternoon activity at Willow Bend.

    Based at Willow Bend Senior Center

    Time commitment
    One 3-hour shift a week
    What helps
    • Friendly and comfortable with older adults
    • Food handler card, which the district pays for
    • Consistent weekly availability
  • AdministrationAges 14 and over

    Special Event Volunteer

    Staff an information booth, help with setup or teardown, or direct parking at district events like the Fall Community Festival and the tree lighting.

    Time commitment
    A single 4-hour shift, several times a year
    What helps
    • Comfortable talking with the public
    • Able to stand for a 4-hour shift, though seated roles are available
    • No ongoing commitment required
  • Recreation ServicesAges 16 and over

    Adaptive Recreation Buddy

    Partner one-to-one with a participant in the Adaptive Recreation Club, supporting them in activities they have chosen.

    Based at Pinecrest Recreation Center

    Time commitment
    Two Saturday afternoons a month
    What helps
    • Training provided; no prior experience needed
    • Background check required
    • Reliability matters more than experience here
  • Parks and FacilitiesAges 18 and over

    Community Garden Mentor

    Help new gardeners at the Evergreen Community Park garden plots with planting, irrigation and seasonal planning.

    Based at Evergreen Community Park

    Time commitment
    Flexible, about 2 hours a week in the growing season
    What helps
    • Practical vegetable gardening experience
    • Willingness to teach rather than take over
    • Spanish language skills are especially welcome

218

Active volunteers

In the 2025 to 2026 year

9,400

Hours contributed

Worth about $310,000

6

Roles open now

Training provided for all

Express interest

Tell us what interests you

This is not an application. It starts a conversation with the volunteer coordinator about what would suit your availability.

What interests you

Select as many as you like. You are not committing to anything by asking.

Volunteer roles
Age confirmation

Some roles have a minimum age set by the district's insurance.

How to reach you

Availability, languages you speak, relevant experience, or an accommodation that would help you take part.

How your information is used

Volunteer information is used to match you with a role and is retained under the district records retention schedule. Background check results are handled by Human Resources and are not shared with program staff beyond a pass or fail.

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