Volunteer
As a Metro volunteer, you will be directly involved in improving and protecting the region's great places for people, wildlife and future generations. Share your energy and ideas and make your own unique contribution.
Apply online to become a parks volunteer
Fill out an online application to become a volunteer for Metro's parks and natural areas. Go
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Restoration in Metro's natural areas
Metro has a variety of done-in-a-day and recurring restoration projects available at parks and natural areas across the region suitable for groups of all sizes and ages… More
Nature University
Learn how to help children and adults discover nature byenrolling in Metro's 12-week naturalist training program… More
Native plant center
Metro's Native Plant Center provides an essential supply of rare native seeds and plant stock to support restoration projects. Volunteers are integrated into all aspects of center operations… More
Wildlife monitoring program
Keep an eye (or an ear) out for wildlife. Metro's volunteer-based monitoring program provides important information about amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds at Metro natural areas… More
Pioneer cemeteries
Volunteer at one of Metro's 14 pioneer cemeteries and help preserve the unique history of the site and of the region. Learn about current volunteer opportunities...More
Established volunteers
Metro's Volunteer Information Center allows you to update your information, check your schedule, schedule time and get volunteer news. Go
Meet some volunteers
Find out about some outstanding Metro volunteers who have dedicated their time to improving the region… More
Need assistance?
Metro parks volunteer services
503-797-1653 | 503-797-1849 fax
parkvol@oregonmetro.gov
other volunteer opportunities
Volunteer at the Oregon Zoo
Metro's Oregon Zoo has one of the largest zoo volunteer programs in the country. More than 1500 individuals volunteer more than 117,000 hours per year.
Volunteer at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Do you enjoy meeting people from all over the world? Are you enthusiastic about the Performing Arts? Are you enthusiastic about Portland? Then this volunteer opportunity is for you.
Volunteer at the Oregon Convention Center
Volunteers donate their time and effort to make the Oregon Convention Center a superior facility and a great place to visit by welcoming visitors, directing attendees to a show or meeting and donating time to volunteer committees.
seed scouts
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Want to? Learn to ID flowers by their seed heads as a volunteer seed scout for Metro’s Native Plant Center. You’ll hunt for rare plants at Metro natural areas, helping preserve a healthy ecosystem for fish, wildlife and people. Don’t miss this opportunity – training starts in March! Learn more
Protected by voters
Natural areas, parks and trails
Thanks to voters, Metro has preserved 12,000 acres of natural areas, protected 90 miles of rivers and streams, supported hundreds of community projects and opened three large nature parks. Learn more
Volunteer at Metro
Metro's Oregon Zoo has one of the largest zoo volunteer programs in the country. More than 1500 individuals volunteer more than 117,000 hours per year.