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volunteer opportunities are updated once a week.

The below opportunities are date specific.

These listings are in order by date, closest to furthest out. These opportunities are perfect if you are looking to give just a couple to a few hours, as a one-time volunteer. Please see descriptions of each listing by clicking the “+” sign to the right of the title.

If you’re looking for ongoing opportunities, please scroll down.

  • Contact: Linda Collier - 541-216-2800 or lindatomcollier@gmail.com

    Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

    (this also re-occurs every third Saturday of the month through September

    Hours: 9am - 11am

    Location: Halfway Library Garden

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    This opportunity of for all ages. Middle schoolers and elementary schoolers, please have an adult with you.

    Duties:

    The library garden is maintained through volunteers. Volunteers weed, plant, transplant, water, deadhead and generally keep the garden looking spiffy. Work days at the library garden are fun and educational, with a nice collection of plant lovers working there.

  • Contact: Diana Cardoza - 541-540-7798

    Date: Saturday, April 28, 2025

    Hours: 9-11am

    Location: Halfway Lions Hall/Park

    Number of Volunteers Needed: 2 adults

    Duties: Serving coffee out of the Lions Hall window and setting up the prize room for the kids.

  • Contact: Brooke Chamberlin (541)540-3953

    Date: Various Dates, April 19 through June 7
    See all shifts here: https://rb.gy/mfuftq

    Hours: Varies; see above link for available shifts

    Location: Pine Eagle High School Ball Field

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    This opportunity of for adults and high schoolers.

    Duties: Taking orders, counting back change, making pretzels, hotdogs and hamburgers.

  • Contact: Sponsored by Baker County Parks; no contact required to volunteer, just show up!

    Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

    Hours: Starts at 9am, Free Appreciation BBQ at noon. Give as many or as little time as you can.

    Location: Halfway wigwam burner on Hwy 86; Gather at Halfway Hells Canyon Wayside parking area

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple, all ages!

    Duties: Join this community cleanup day in celebration of the preservation of our historical wigwam burner.

  • Contact: Stephanie Peterson 541-540-1234

    Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    Hours: 2-4

    Location: Eagle Valley Grange Park in Richland

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    Duties:

    • Setting up the park in preparation for the music festival

  • Contact: Linda Collier - 541-216-2800 or lindatomcollier@gmail.com

    Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    (this also re-occurs every third Saturday of the month through September

    Hours: 9am - 11am

    Location: Halfway Library Garden

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    This opportunity of for all ages. Middle schoolers and elementary schoolers, please have an adult with you.

    Duties:

    The library garden is maintained through volunteers. Volunteers weed, plant, transplant, water, deadhead and generally keep the garden looking spiffy. Work days at the library garden are fun and educational, with a nice collection of plant lovers working there.

  • Contact: Stephanie Peterson 541-540-1234

    Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    Hours: 2-4

    Location: Eagle Valley Grange Park in Richland

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    Duties:

    • Taking tickets at the front gate

    • Working at the merchandise booth

  • Contact: Stephanie Peterson 541-540-1234

    Date: Sunday May 18, 2025

    Hours: 2-4

    Location: Eagle Valley Grange Park in Richland

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    Duties:

    • Cleaning up the park after the music festival

  • Contact: Linda Collier - 541-216-2800 or lindatomcollier@gmail.com

    Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

    (this also re-occurs every third Saturday of the month through September

    Hours: 9am - 11am

    Location: Halfway Library Garden

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    This opportunity of for all ages. Middle schoolers and elementary schoolers, please have an adult with you.

    Duties:

    The library garden is maintained through volunteers. Volunteers weed, plant, transplant, water, deadhead and generally keep the garden looking spiffy. Work days at the library garden are fun and educational, with a nice collection of plant lovers working there.


The below opportunities are ongoing.

So… you’re ready for a more robust job? These listings are a great fit if you’re ready for a more consistent volunteer commitment.

Please see descriptions of each listing by clicking the “+” sign to the right of the title.

  • Contact: Jamie Kaesemeyer spartalou32@gmail.com

    Date: Varies

    Hours: Varies

    Location: Eagle Valley

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    Duties:

    • On Call EMS services

    Contact us for more information about what this entails and certifications required, and training dates.

  • Contact: Rachel Cairns, 541-742-5279 or halfway@bakerlib.org

    Date: Varies; during library hours (Tuesdays 1-4pm, Thursdays 1-6pm, Fridays 1-5pm, Saturdays 1-4pm)

    Hours: 2 hour shifts; you choose your shift

    Location: Halfway Library, 260 Gover Lane

    Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2

    Duties:

    • re-shelve books

    • help with library duties

    • No skill required! We can train you as needed.