Opportunities From: Portland Parks & Recreation

Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to enhance habitat in the Terwilliger Parkway wildlands. Together we will remove noxious weeds, including English ivy, clematis and Himalayan/Armenian blackberry. We will also plant native plants at select winter events. By removing invasively growing, non-native plant species and planting a diversity of native plants, we support wildlife habitat and prevent erosion and water runoff. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual or “respond for a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.walker@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Questions? For more information contact Monica Walker at Monica.Walker@portlandoregon.gov or call/text 503-823-8367

Meeting location: The meeting location will differ for each scheduled date. An exact meeting location will be emailed to registered volunteers the day before the event. 

Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site. 

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Join the Tuesday Pittock Gardens volunteer crew! Every Tuesday, rain or shine, volunteers gather in the garden at Pittock Mansion to care for the plants.  We welcome gardeners of all experience levels to join, you’ll get to work with Portland Parks & Recreation’s skilled horticulturists and OSU Master Gardeners, who have years of experience. Volunteering is a great way to learn and improve your gardening skills.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can commit to volunteering on a regular basis, rather than as a one-time event. 

We meet at 9:00 am and end at 11:30 am.

Click Respond to sign up

There are two restrooms in the garden and a water fountain. The garden is accessed by paved paths, which are flat and free of holes. Shade is limited in the garden and there are two to three benches in the area for sitting. 

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Parking is located in the lot at Pittock Mansion, there is plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided, please have the Parking Kitty app downloaded on your phone. 

To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Project Description:

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to steward Forest Park by removing invasively growing, non-native species, including English ivy, and Armenian blackberry and encouraging a diversity of native plants. By removing noxious weeds, encouraging the regeneration of native plants and planting a diversity of native plant species we help to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce erosion and water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature!

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.walker@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Closest address to meeting location: 2330 NW Belgrave Ave, Portland, OR 97210

Map to the Meeting Location

Parking and public transit:  Street parking is available on NW Aspen and the lower part of Belgrave Ave but there is limited space to turn around on Belgrave. Please only park on the north side the Belgrave to allow plenty of space for other vehicles to pass through.

Please be respectful of neighbors when parking. #15 drops off at NW Vaughn and 27th, which is a 30+ minute walk to the meeting location.  More information can be found at Trimet.org.

Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site. 

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Join PP&R and the Friends of Spring Garden Park for a morning of plant and garden care at Spring Garden Park. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about native plants and simple gardening techniques. We invite all members of the community to volunteer; no previous gardening experience is necessary. 

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov. 

Join PP&R horticulture staff to help keep up the natural garden at Irving Park.

Created in 2021, this two-acre pollinator garden is PP&R's largest nature patch and boasts a dizzying diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are usually held every third Thursday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Irving Park. The nature patch is spread all around the west half of the park - you can't miss this gorgeous garden. It features numerous stormwater facilities, woodland shade beds, sunny native wildflower beds, and (our favorite) the stumpery.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Meeting Location

At the top of the hill next to the restrooms. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on NE Fremont Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and may include sloped and steep areas. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the task are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfil court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.  

Join PP&R horticulture staff keep up the natural garden beds around Woodlawn Park.

Parks staff have been working for many years to renovate Woodlawn Park by removing areas of invasive English Ivy and add native plants that support insects and wildlife. Natural garden beds now hug the park from all sides.

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every fourth Friday of the month to keep these areas healthy. 

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Meeting Location

At the park next to the playground. Here's the map link.

Parking and public transit

On-street parking is available on N Claremont Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on Overlook Blvd. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibility

Work areas are a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface, mostly flat garden beds. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Marshall, for our trails volunteer event at Marshall Park. Volunteers will be maintaining the trails in the park . This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. No experience needed. Tools, gloves, water, coffee, snacks and project instructions provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your own personal water bottle and snacks. Volunteers will be hiking to the project site. 

Questions
Contact Ahmed Yusuf at ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or 503-260-2329

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park to Steward Woods Memorial Natural Area. Removing invasively growing species and planting diversity of native plants encourages regeneration of native plants, prevents erosion and prevents water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and connect with nature! 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.walker@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site. 

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

We invite our community, family, and friends to share space and tend our plant relatives together. We meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month, from 10am to 2pm. We hope to see you then!

Tools provided. Please bring gloves, bring water and snacks, wear close toed shoes, and dress for the weather.

This event will be cancelled if the temperature is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, if there is lightning, if roads and walkways are very icy, or if the City of Portland is closed due to inclement weather.

This event will be cancelled May 23, 2026. We look forward to you joining during other tending days.

Questions? Contact Edie Goodwin, NGG CG Technician, at Edie.Goodwin@PortlandOregon.gov

Help us tend to this beautiful new park in SE Portland!

Join PP&R for family-friendly volunteer events at Parklane Park to help weed and prune garden beds, mulch plants and trees, remove debris, build soil health, and install new plants.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. No experience is required to participate.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Site Information and Accessibility

Meeting Location

The parking lot at SE Millmain Drive and SE 158th. 

Accessibility 

All garden beds we will be working in are adjacent to a paved pathway or hard surface. There are multiple ADA accessible restrooms throughout the park. There is mixed shade and open skies, however many of the beds have direct sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

Parking and transportation

There is parking available at the main parking lot in addition to street parking in the neighborhood.

To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Registration

Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Join PP&R horticulture staff to keep up the natural garden at Overlook Park.

Created in 2021, the Overlook Nature Patch is a one-acre pollinator garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every first Friday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Overlook Park. The nature patch is located at the north slope of the park along Overlook Blvd.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Meeting Location

At the north edge of the park where Overlook Blvd intersects with Massachusetts Ave. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on Overlook Blvd. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and may include sloped and steep areas. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Help us keep Pier Park vibrant!

Join PP&R for a monthly volunteer event to help with a variety of gardening and land care opportunities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Meeting Location

The maintenance building near the park entry off of N Bruce and N James.

Site Accessibility 

There is an accessible restroom onsite. Pathway surfaces vary throughout the park. Some pathways are hard, paved surfaces, and others are similar to soft surface trails. There are some benches throughout the park adjacent to pathways. 

The park is heavily shaded by many beautiful trees. Some areas may have open sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

About the Park

Pier Park is a beautiful park in North Portland with many amenities for park visitors. Home to many trees, there are little gems throughout the park, from small pollinator patches featuring pollinator-friendly and native plants to a fairy garden and the new home of the Belmont Goats!

PP&R has also worked in collaboration with the Friends of Pier Park for many years in supporting park stewardship efforts to sustain this special green space as a resource for neighbors, community, and wildlife for future generations. To learn more about this friend group, please visit their website.

Parking and Transportation

Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Event Details and Reminders

Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather.

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.

Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Marshall Park Neighborhood Association to remove noxious weeds and plant native plants in Marshall Park. The main stem of Tryon Creek flows through the park and supports a healthy population of coastal cutthroat trout. Removing invasively growing species and planting a diversity of native plants enhances wildlife habitat, encourages regeneration of native species and prevents erosion and water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual or “respond for a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.walker@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Questions? For more information contact Monica Walker at Monica.Walker@portlandoregon.gov or call/text 503-823-8367

Meeting location: The meeting location will differ for each scheduled date. An exact meeting location will be emailed to registered volunteers the day before the event. 

Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site. 

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Portland Monarchs for a morning in the butterfly habitat at the viewpoint at Pittock Mansion.

This butterfly garden is a sanctuary that plays a critical role in providing a habitat for endangered Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators. The loss of habitats due to human activities is one of the leading causes of the drastic decline in the Monarch Butterfly. This garden is designed primarily with native plants, which includes Milkweed, the only plant that Monarch caterpillars can eat. Creating new habitats is one of the best ways to help the Monarchs recover. 

We meet at 10:00 am and end at 12:00 pm 

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov.

The path to the viewpoint is paved, mostly flat with a slight decline, and free of holes. To access the garden, volunteers need to be able to step down about 4 to 6 inches and step up to leave the garden. Shade is limited in the garden and there are picnic tables in the area for sitting. There are two restrooms and a water fountain. If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us.

If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Parking is located in the lot at Pittock Mansion, there is plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided.

To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Project Description:

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Forest Park Conservancy to remove noxious weeds, plant native plants and other stewardship tasks in Marquam Nature Park. By removing noxious weeds, encouraging natural regeneration and planting a diversity of native plant species we help to enhance wildlife habitat, reduce erosion and limit water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature!

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.walker@portlandoregon.gov and we can help you get registered.

Meeting location: The meeting location will differ for each date. A detailed description of the meeting location and map link will be sent to all registered participants the day before the event. 

Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site. 

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Join PP&R and Forest Park Conservancy to help restore Forest Park Park. Volunteers will be hiking up to 2 miles from the meeting location. We will be working on maintaining the trails in the parks. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Registration is required!
Please click the respond button at the top of this page to register. You can register multiple people as a team. 

Meeting Location:

Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants before the event.

Questions?

Contact Ahmed Yusuf at ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or 503-260-2329

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult. 

Accessibility: This event will require bending over, walking uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site (not ADA compliant). 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Work will include:
-Setting out tools
-Watching a demonstration on how to properly plant a tree
-Leading elementary students in the tree planting process.
-Helping students dig their hole, lift their tree, and talking them through the steps for tree planting.
-Staking trees
-Cleaning up tools

Details:
- Each volunteer will be planting 2 trees with 2 different groups of students.
- We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.
-Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
-Urban Forestry will have gloves and all the tools needed.
*This event is only for adults.
*Volunteers working this event need to have a background check on file with Portland Parks & Recreation. If you aren't sure if you have a background check on file or need to fill out the form, please contact Elena at elena.amaya@portlandoregon.gov.

Join PP&R horticulture staff to help keep up the natural garden at Columbia Park.

Created in 2020, the Columbia Nature Patch is a half-acre woodland shade garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every third Friday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Columbia Park. The nature patch is located at the south edge of the park next to the cottage off of N Lombard Street.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Meeting Location

Next to the cottage and south of the picnic shelter. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on N Russet Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from the paved or gravel path. Most work is within soft-surface, mostly flat garden beds. Areas of work are mostly shaded.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided.

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.  

Goldenball Youth Basketball League Mission

The purpose of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Goldenball youth basketball program is to encourage our youth, regardless of ability, to learn the fundamentals of the game. Develop a sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. Experience the satisfaction of team play and individual cooperation. To have fun and enjoy playing the game of Basketball. Goldenball is a recreation program based on good sportsmanship and the development of basketball fundamentals.

Goldenball is a team registration-based program for 3rd-7th grade. We recommend no more than 10 players on the roster. We rely on volunteer coaches to register a team, select players, and manage the details of their squad. We take a limited number of teams for each grade, and a waitlist is formed once we meet the capacity the league can accommodate

Volunteer coaching is a big task, and our program could not run smoothly without your efforts. Here are some tips for keeping your team organized. For more detailed information see the attached guidelines and league rules.

Please review the Concussion Fact Sheet.

Watch: Goldenball Coaches - Supplemental Rules Video

For more information, please visit Goldenball Youth Basketball | Portland.gov.

Once your team is registered and approved, volunteer coaches and team coordinators must create an account on our new volunteer management system, Get Connected. 

1. From this page, review the information about your position, then click Respond. 

2. Most of you do not have accounts yet and will click Sign Up when the pop-up box appears. If you already have an account, click Login. 

3. When you sign up for the first time, you will fill out the default Volunteer Application and provide us with your name, email, and answer a few other questions. 

4. Next, you will be prompted to fill out your qualifications. For coaches this means signing the Coaches Code of Conduct, watching the Goldenball Coaches Rules Video, reviewing concussion facts, and completing a background check consent form. For team coordinators, you only need to complete the background check consent form. 

5. You will not be a qualified volunteer until your background check is approved and all other trainings and forms are submitted. You will receive an email when your background check is approved. 

6. Once approved, you need to complete your sign up. Return to the Goldenball Youth Basketball page, click on your position, click Respond, then answer a few questions about your team before submitting your response. 

If you are having trouble with the website, contact Volunteer.Services@PortlandOregon.gov with “Get Connected Goldenball” in the subject line.  

Be sure you complete your Goldenball Team Roster and email or mail it to Jennifer.Rounseville@PortlandOregon.gov and Blaine.Rethmeier@PortlandOregon.gov before the first game.

Volunteer Services will help track your volunteer hours using the website and you do not need to submit your own. 

Goldenball Youth Basketball League Mission

The purpose of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Goldenball youth basketball program is to encourage our youth, regardless of ability, to learn the fundamentals of the game. Develop a sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. Experience the satisfaction of team play and individual cooperation. To have fun and enjoy playing the game of Basketball. Goldenball is a recreation program based on good sportsmanship and the development of basketball fundamentals.

Goldenball is a team registration-based program for 3rd-7th grade. We recommend no more than 10 players on the roster. We rely on volunteer coaches to register a team, select players, and manage the details of their squad. We take a limited number of teams for each grade, and a waitlist is formed once we meet the capacity the league can accommodate

Volunteer coaching is a big task, and our program could not run smoothly without your efforts. Here are some tips for keeping your team organized. For more detailed information see the attached guidelines and league rules.

NOTE: If you plan on coaching more than one team, you are required to have an assistant coach for each team. The assistant coach must attend one of the coaches’ meetings. We will continue to try and work with scheduling issues, however, with the rising number of teams, it has become more difficult to accommodate requests. Coaching three or more teams is not permitted.

Please review the Concussion Fact Sheet.

Watch: Goldenball Coaches Supplemental Rules Video

For more information, please visit Goldenball Youth Basketball | Portland.gov.

Once your team is registered and approved, volunteer coaches and team coordinators must create an account on our new volunteer management system, Get Connected. 

1. From this page, review the information about your position, then click Respond. 

2. Most of you do not have accounts yet and will click Sign Up when the pop-up box appears. If you already have an account, click Login. 

3. When you sign up for the first time, you will fill out the default Volunteer Application and provide us with your name, email, and answer a few other questions. 

4. Next, you will be prompted to fill out your qualifications. For coaches this means signing the Coaches Code of Conduct, watching the Goldenball Coaches Rules Video, reviewing concussion facts, and completing a background check consent form. For team coordinators, you only need to complete the background check consent form. 

5. You will not be a qualified volunteer until your background check is approved and all other trainings and forms are submitted. You will receive an email when your background check is approved. 

6. Once approved, you need to complete your sign up. Return to the Goldenball Youth Basketball page, click on your position, click Respond, then answer a few questions about your team before submitting your response. 

If you are having trouble with the website, contact Volunteer.Services@PortlandOregon.gov with “Get Connected Goldenball” in the subject line.  

Be sure you complete your Goldenball Team Roster and email or mail it to Jennifer.Rounseville@PortlandOregon.gov and Blaine.Rethmeier@PortlandOregon.gov before the first game.

Volunteer Services will help track your volunteer hours using the website and you do not need to submit your own.

This position is for team coordinators or parent helpers of players for Goldenball Youth Basketball.

Goldenball Youth Basketball League Mission

The purpose of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Goldenball youth basketball program is to encourage our youth, regardless of ability, to learn the fundamentals of the game. Develop a sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. Experience the satisfaction of team play and individual cooperation. To have fun and enjoy playing the game of Basketball. Goldenball is a recreation program based on good sportsmanship and the development of basketball fundamentals.

Goldenball is a team registration-based program for 3rd-7th grade. We recommend no more than 10 players on the roster. We rely on volunteer coaches to register a team, select players, and manage the details of their squad. We take a limited number of teams for each grade, and a waitlist is formed once we meet the capacity the league can accommodate

Volunteer coaching is a big task, and our program could not run smoothly without your efforts. Here are some tips for keeping your team organized. For more detailed information see the attached guidelines and league rules.

Please review the Concussion Fact Sheet.

For more information, please visit Goldenball Youth Basketball | Portland.gov

Once your team is registered and approved, volunteer coaches and team coordinators must create an account on our new volunteer management system, Get Connected. 

1. From this page, review the information about your position, then click Respond. 

2. Most of you do not have accounts yet and will click Sign Up when the pop-up box appears. If you already have an account, click Login. 

3. When you sign up for the first time, you will fill out the default Volunteer Application and provide us with your name, email, and answer a few other questions. 

4. Next, you will be prompted to fill out your qualifications. For coaches this means signing the Coaches Code of Conduct, watching the Goldenball Coaches Rules Video, reviewing concussion facts, and completing a background check consent form. For team coordinators, you only need to complete the background check consent form. 

5. You will not be a qualified volunteer until your background check is approved and all other trainings and forms are submitted. You will receive an email when your background check is approved. 

6. Once approved, you need to complete your sign up. Return to the Goldenball Youth Basketball page, click on your position, click Respond, then answer a few questions about your team before submitting your response. 

If you are having trouble with the website, contact Volunteer.Services@PortlandOregon.gov with “Get Connected Goldenball” in the subject line.  

Be sure you complete your Goldenball Team Roster and email or mail it to Jennifer.Rounseville@PortlandOregon.gov and Blaine.Rethmeier@PortlandOregon.gov before the first game.

Volunteer Services will help track your volunteer hours using the website and you do not need to submit your own.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation on the MAC Trail in Washington Park most Mondays, rain or shine. The MAC Trail winds its way through the park, connecting community and visitors to the parks many amenities and attractions.  Spend a couple of hours with us, weeding, mulching, planting, and learning about invasive plant management. 

We meet at 9:00 am and end at 11:00 am

Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov.

Meet at the Elephant House Picnic Shelter, near the Washington Park playground. 

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Parking is located along SW Sherwood Blvd; there are plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided, please have the Parking Kitty app downloaded on your phone. 

To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

To find additional information about the park, visit Explore Washington Park. 

Work will include:
-Setting out tools
-Watching a demonstration on how to properly plant a tree
-Leading elementary students in the tree planting process.
-Helping students dig their hole, lift their tree, and talking them through the steps for tree planting.
-Staking trees
-Cleaning up tools

Details:
- Each volunteer will be planting 2 trees with 2 different groups of students.
- We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.
-Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
-Urban Forestry will have gloves and all the tools needed.
*This event is only for adults.
*Volunteers working this event need to have a background check on file with Portland Parks & Recreation. If you aren't sure if you have a background check on file or need to fill out the form, please contact Elena at elena.amaya@portlandoregon.gov.

Join PP&R horticulture staff to tend the natural garden at Lents Park.

Created in 2020, the Lents Nature Patch is a one-acre pollinator garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every third Friday of the month, April-October, to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Lents Park. The nature patch is located at the south end of the park by the community garden and playground.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or event-specific contact information.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Meeting location

Between the community garden and the playground at the south side of the park. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on SE Steele Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibilit

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and may include sloped and steep areas. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.  

Help us keep the shrub beds at Mill Park in bloom! Join PP&R to help weed, prune, and mulch the plant beds around the community garden.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. All skills and abilities welcome, no experience is required to participate.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Meeting Location

Community garden entrance.

Site Accessibility 

All shrub beds that we will be working in are adjacent to a paved pathway or hard surface. There is an ADA restroom in the park. The areas we will regularly be working in have open sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

Event Details and Reminders

Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather.

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.

Parking and Transportation

Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Help us tend to one of the lovely garden beds at Argay Park!

This patch of pollinator-friendly plants surrounds the park sign and welcomes you into the space.

Join PP&R and your neighbors for a family-friendly volunteer hour to help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants to the garden bed.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening, with the option to connect with your neighbors and community or spend a bit of quiet time with nature. This is a low-barrier, go at your own pace event. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Meeting Location

The sign garden bed off of NE 141st Drive.

Site Accessibility 

This garden bed is not directly accessible from a paved pathway and requires moving across a mostly even grassy area. There is mixed shade and open skies throughout the park, and the garden bed may have direct sun exposure depending on the time of year and time of day.

There is no restroom at this park. Depending on the season, there may be a portable restroom onsite.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

Event Details and Reminders

Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather.

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.

Parking and Transportation

Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Join PP&R and Forest Park Conservancy to help restore Forest Park Park. Volunteers will be hiking up to 2 miles from the meeting location. We will be working on maintaining the trails in the parks. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Registration is required!
Please click the respond button at the top of this page to register. You can register multiple people as a team. 

Meeting Location:

Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants before the event.

Questions?

Contact Ahmed Yusuf at ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or 503-260-2329

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult. 

Accessibility: This event will require bending over, walking uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site (not ADA compliant). 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Join PP&R horticulture staff to keep up the natural garden at Alberta Park

Created in 2017, Portland's flagship natural garden is the (pollinator) bomb.

Work parties to keep this beautiful space healthy - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held most months. Please check in for specific dates as they're scheduled.

The nature patch is located in the center of Alberta Park. 

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Meeting Location

At the covered basketball courts in the center of the park. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on 19th and 22nd Avenues. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved or gravel path. Most work is within soft-surface garden mostly flat beds. Areas of work include mostly shaded and some-sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Help us keep the Wilkes Park pollinator patch in bloom!

Join PP&R for a monthly, family-friendly volunteer event to help with gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.

Meeting Location

Find us by the playground!

Site Accessibility 

Activities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There is a paved pathway throughout the park. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary, but many of the tasks will be adjacent to a paved pathway.

There is an ADA accessible restroom (Portland Loo) on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

Event Details and Reminders

Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather.

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.

About the Park

Wilkes Park is a sweet, neighborhood park tucked away in NE Portland. This season, we are working to revive the pollinator patch! 

Parking and Transportation

Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Help us keep Luuwit View Park in bloom!

Join PP&R for a monthly family-friendly volunteer event to help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants throughout the park.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

Click Respond to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Meeting Location

Main parking lot (off NE Fremont) near the restrooms.

Site Accessibility 

Activities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There are paved and non-paved surfaces at Luuwit View. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary. 

There are ADA accessible restrooms on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. 

Event Details and Reminders

Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather.

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.

About the Park

Luuwit (pronounced loo-wit, is the Cowlitz name for Mt. St. Helens) View Park is a beautiful greenspace in NE Portland with many amenities for park visitors.

Bees are frequent visitors to this park! They are often found buzzing around spring and summer flowers and in the grass. Bees are important beneficial pollinators. 

Parking and Transportation

Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.

Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.

Join PP&R and Forest Park Conservancy to help restore Forest Park Park. Volunteers will be hiking up to 2 miles from the meeting location. We will be working on maintaining the trails in the parks. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Registration is required!
Please click the respond button at the top of this page to register. You can register multiple people as a team. 

Meeting Location:

Meeting location will be emailed to registered participants before the event.

Questions?

Contact Ahmed Yusuf at ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or 503-260-2329

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult. 

Accessibility: This event will require bending over, walking uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site (not ADA compliant). 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Fulfill court-ordered community service hours by helping to cleanup a park in a neighborhood near you. Locations, dates, and times vary and will be determined after a phone screening. We want to ensure your shift will work with your schedule and transit options.

Please arrive on time and ready to work at the start of your shift. Please bring a water bottle, wear close-toed shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. Training and tools will be provided on-site.

Tasks may include:

A typical schedule for our community service volunteers is from:

From this opportunity page, click Respond, then Sign Up.

On the Create an Account Page, select Court-Ordered Community Service Application.

Fill out the application.

Tip: Remember your password! You'll sign in later to submit your service hours.

Once your application is submitted, Volunteer Services will follow up for a 10 to 15 minute phone screening to place you in the right service opportunity. Or you may call (503) 823-5121 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm during the summer months or 9am to 5pm during other seasons to begin your screening process. 

We will schedule you after the phone screening.

Arrive on time and ready to work! You will receive 2 bonus community service hours for showing up on time for your first shift.

After you attend each community service shift, sign into your Get Connected account to add your own hours.

Website: https://volunteer.portland.gov/

Please reach out to Volunteer.Services@PortlandOregon.gov when you have completed your hours. We will verify your service hours completion, then send an email to the email address you provided in the application to confirm your hours and provide any notes about work ethic. We would love to give you a great review!

Thank you for choosing to complete your service hours with Portland Parks & Recreation!