Opportunities From: Portland Parks & Recreation

Do you celebrate Día de los Muertos? 

Portland Parks & Recreation partnered with City employee resource group, Latinx PDX, to create and plant these special garden beds in the SE corner of Mt. Scott Park.

Each year we plant marigolds and other vibrant flowers (this year we installed 250 plants), to honor the culturally significant Latiné observance of Día de Muertos - an annual celebration of loved ones who have passed on, rooted in pre-colonial Indigenous cultures of Mexico. 

We invite the community to join us in helping this space bloom year after year. We need regular tending help to deadhead older flowers so new ones can grow and flourish throughout the summer. 

Later in the summer, we will also host 1-2 community harvesting opportunities.

Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

If you would like to RSVP, click Respond to sign up! To RSVP for more than one person, click “Respond as a Team”.

Pre-registration isn't required, but it is appreciated. If you have questions about registration or participation, you are welcome to reach out to us.

Thank you for your interest in helping us care for this space. 

Meeting Location

SE corner of Mt. Scott Park off SE 74th and Knight.

About the Park

Cempasúchil (tagetes erecta), also known as the Mexican marigold, flor de muerto, and cempaxochitl, is an annual flower native to Mexico and Central America. The inclusion of the flower in Día de los Muertos ceremonies is pre-colonial. The name, "cempasúchil" is derived from the Nahuatl word, "cempohualxochitl," meaning "twenty flower".

To learn more about this project, please visit the park webpage.

Site Accessibility 

There is an accessible restroom onsite including gender neutral restrooms inside the community center (available during open hours). There are paved pathways adjacent to the garden beds, so some plants will be accessible from the pathways.

There are some benches throughout the park, and some areas of the garden beds are shaded or partially shaded. 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. 

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.

¿Usted celebra Día de los Muertos? 

Únase a PP&R en un evento de voluntariado mensual para colaborar en actividades de jardinería y mantenimiento de las áreas verdes en todo el parque.

Si desea confirmar su asistencia, ¡haga clic en Responder para inscribirse! Para confirmar la asistencia de más de una persona, haga clic en "Responder como equipo". No es obligatorio registrarse previamente, y los voluntarios pueden venir directamente.

¡Gracias por su interés en colaborar con nosotros como voluntario!

Ubicación del encuentro

Datos sobre el parque 

Las cempasúchil (tagetes erecta), también conocidas como caléndulas mexicanas, flores de los muertos y cempaxochitl, son flores anuales originarias de México y Centroamérica. La inclusión de la flor en las ceremonias del Día de los Muertos tiene sus raíces en la época precolonial. El nombre, “cempasúchil” deriva de la palabra náhuatl “cempohualxochitl”, que significa “veinte flores”.

Accesibilidad al sitio

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la accesibilidad del evento, póngase en contacto con nosotros.

Si necesita una adaptación conforme a la ADA para poder participar en este evento de voluntariado, utilice la página web 311 ADA Accommodation Request (Solicitud de adaptaciones conforme a la ADA)..

Si quiere recibir más información o solicitar servicios de acceso lingüístico, comuníquese con PDX 311.

Le recomendamos que haga su solicitud lo antes posible y, como mínimo, 5 días hábiles (de lunes a viernes) antes del evento.

Detalles del evento y recordatorios

Traiga una botella de agua reutilizable si tiene una y los bocadillos que necesite. Use calzado resistente y cerrado, ropa que no le importe ensuciar un poco y varias capas de ropa para adaptarse al clima.

El trabajo se ve y se siente diferente para cada persona. Recomendamos a los voluntarios avanzar a su propio ritmo y tomar descansos.

Mantenga su seguridad y salud, y la de su comunidad: quédese en casa si está enfermo. ¡Siempre habrá más oportunidades para ser voluntario con nosotros!

No es necesario inscribirse previamente para este evento; solo los voluntarios inscritos recibirán actualizaciones sobre el evento, incluidas notificaciones de cambios o cancelaciones.

Estacionamiento y transporte

Consulte los siguientes detalles para conocer más sobre el estacionamiento. Para encontrar rutas de autobús y opciones de transporte público, consulte la herramienta TriMet Trip Planner.

¿Busca un servicio comunitario para cumplir con los requisitos judiciales?

Llame al 503-823-5121 o póngase en contacto con el coordinador del evento que aparece en esta página. Debe estar inscrito en el programa antes de participar en cualquier servicio comunitario.

Do you love helping flowers to bloom? Learning about native plants, pollinators, and keeping weeds away? Spending time with nature and your neighbors? We're looking for volunteers to grow a group of plant pals at Hazeltine Park!

If you are seeking a consistent gardening focused volunteer event and love helping people connect to the nature in their neighborhood and want to help us share the word, please reach out to East Developed Parks Coordinator, Kimberléa Ruffu.

Join PP&R for volunteer events at Hazeltine Park to help with invasive plant removal, weeding, pruning, mulching, and other gardening activities.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants, and to connect with your community. Plant care activities may vary monthly.

Open to all ages, paces, and skills. No experience is required to participate.

Youth under the age of 18 are welcome to attend with a parent or responsible adult.

Please register ahead of time by clicking "Respond" to sign up as an individual or "Respond for a team" to sign up more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoreon.gov.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Meeting Location

Find us by the picnic tables!

Site Accessibility 

This park and the areas volunteers will be working in are mostly exposed to open skies. There is some shade at the park. There are no paved pathways in the park. Volunteers should plan to navigate across mostly flat grassy areas or soft surface (bark chip) pathways.

There will 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!

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 Errol Heights Park in bloom!

Do you love helping flowers to flourish? Learning about native plants, pollinators, and keeping weeds away? Spending time with nature and your neighbors? We're looking for volunteers to grow a group of plant pals at Errol Heights Park!

If you are seeking a consistent gardening focused volunteer event and love helping people connect to the nature in their neighborhood and want to help us share the word, please reach out to East Developed Parks Coordinator, Kimberléa Ruffu.

Join PP&R for a family-friendly, monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities 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, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate.

Pre-registration for this event is preferred to help us prepare accordingly. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please email kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoregon.gov.

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

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.

Meeting Location

By the community garden.

Site Accessibility 

Work will take place in the upper portion of the park. There is an accessible restroom onsite. There is a mixture of paved, concrete pathways, soft surface, and gravel pathways throughout the park. Some work may not be directly adjacent to a paved pathway, depending on the day and activities.

Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling.

The park has many areas that are open to sun exposure, with some areas that are shaded. Work location varies.

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

Errol Heights Park is a lovely space in SE Portland and a neighborhood favorite. The top portion of the park was recently developed and features play areas, a community garden, and picnic sites. The lower portion of the park, accessible via a unique metal ramp, features a wetland environment and is home to many native plants and wildlife, including birds and beavers.

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.

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, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, 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.

Bee a friend to the park and help us keep Laurelhurst Park in bloom!

Join the Friends of Laurelhurst Park and PP&R for a monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities 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, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate.

Registration

If you would like to RSVP please sign up through the Spruce Up Laurelhurst Park registration page via Hands On Greater Portland.

Pre-registration isn't required for this event, and volunteers are welcome to drop in. 

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.

Meeting Location

Meet at the green PP&R building on the north side of the park, 3600 SE Ankeny St. 

Site Accessibility 

Laurelhurst Park is a large site with paved pathways throughout the park. There are many different parts of the park we will work in during monthly volunteer events. Some activities may require bending, kneeling, stooping, or navigating across grass or up and down inclines. Many parts of the park are heavily shaded, with some areas having open sun exposure.

Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling.

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

Portland Parks & Recreation works in partnership with the Friends of Laurelhurst Park to help maintain and sustain this beloved park as a resource for neighbors and community and as a home for flora and fauna.

Together, we host monthly volunteer events on the second Wednesday of each month from April through October. The Friends of Laurelhurst Park are seeking new volunteers to help with organizing and leadership in the group! This is a great opportunity to get more involved in tending the park. 

For questions about volunteering at a monthly work party or if you are interested in learning more about volunteering with FLP in a leadership capacity, please contact the Friends of Laurelhurst Park at laurelhurst.parkfriends@gmail.com.

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.

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, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, 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!