Current Volunteer Openings
For more information about any of the following opportunities contact, Glenis Chapin, Marion County Volunteer Coordinator, 503-588-7990, or e-mail volunteer@co.marion.or.us. Volunteer application forms are available for regular volunteer positions and for advisory board positions. Children's Activity AssistantProvides enriching children's activities in the Children's Behavioral Health (CBH) service area by reading to children, modeling nurturing behavior for parents, and providing activities for children during parenting classes, sibling appointments or meetings that do not include the child. CBH will assist with the development and supplies for the activities.Dog Shelter -Dog Walkers and Outreach Event volunteers for the dog shelter Dog walkers can come as often as desired during business hours and walk the adoptable shelter dogs. Outreach event volunteers help staff a booth or table at community events. The volunteers may take adoptable dogs to the event on some occasions. Shelter Application Form Youth Mentor Opportunities (mentor position description)Marion County Health Department New Solutions is looking for volunteer mentors to work flexible hours with a child and/or youth with mental health needs and provide support and encouragment by building a relationship through community activities. Volunteer mentors must be able to meet criminal background and driving requirements, have a personal cell phone and be committed for at least six months. The minimum age is 20 and training is provided. If interested, please contact Leah Mangis 503-585-4916 or lmangis@co.marion.or.us.
Sheriff's Office expands opportunities for volunteers. People interested in volunteering for public safety can apply for positions like clerical, reception, community relations, taking phone reports, data and computer duties, and search and rescue. For more information on these and other volunteer positions with the Sheriff's Office, click here.Advisory Board Openings (Application form)A complete list of Marion County advisory boards is available. Applicants must generally be residents of Marion County who are at least 18 years old.
The WAC meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at Marion County Public Works, 5515 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, from 7:30a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Other activities or special meetings are determined by the group or called by staff on an as-needed basis.
Applicants should be at least 18 years old. Application forms are available online and at the Marion County Business Services Office, 555 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97309-5036.
The 16-member council meets once a month to develop, review and recommend plans that support an integrated, financially sound waste management system which protects public health and the environment. Meetings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Application forms are available at the Marion County Business Services Office, 555 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97309 or online. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and residents of Marion County.Top of page