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 Volunteer/Intern Application

*Note that Public Health, Sheriff's Office, Victim Assistance and Dog Shelter utilize their own applications. Visit the Ongoing Opportunities page to find these program specific applications.

Advisory Board Application

Email volunteer@co.marion.or.us to request a hardcopy or fillable PDF application.
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New Volunteer Orientation

Once placement is confirmed, these e-learning modules for new volunteers must be completed within 15 days of start date.

Volunteer Account Access

Create/access a volunteer account to:

  • Update Contact Information
  • Review Assignments
  • Track Hours and more
Instructions for setting up your Volunteer Info Center account.

Volunteer Exit Survey

Has your volunteer time come to an end? Please take a moment to provide feedback about your experience.

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New Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteerism plays an important role here at Marion County, helping to build our relationship with citizens while building our capacity to deliver important services and supports. We are fortunate as we benefit from a community committed to civic engagement, and many volunteers make significant contribution in time, energy and expertise.

Marion County offers a wide variety of program and event volunteer opportunities, as well as opportunities to serve on an advisory boards, committee or task force. Opportunities vary by department, and by the time of the year, and evolve.Summary of Marion County Volunteer Opportunities.pdf

Featured volunteer opportunities:

JOP Jan 2026 FB.pngJustice Court is the court closest to the people of Marion County, providing quick, accessible, and inexpensive access to justice. The court hears cases such as traffic or county ordinance violations, FED actions (evictions) and some civil disputes. Marion County Board of Commissioners have the authority to appoint one or more Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore who may preside over hearings when the elected Justice of the Peace is unavailable or has a professional conflict with a particular case. Qualified lawyers are invited to apply for this volunteer position which serves the Marion County Justice of the Peace District. To be considered for this appointed volunteer position, submit your signed Advisory Board Application no later than 11:59pm, Friday, February 06, 2026. Read more JOP Pro Tempore Media Alert Jan 2026.pdf.

Find a Volunteer Opportunity:

  • Visit the Ongoing Opportunities page for a list of volunteer opportunities by department. 
  • Visit Advisory Boards to find more information about open positions on an advisory board, commission, or committee. Eligibility requirements vary by board, but generally applicants must work or live in Marion County to be considered for appointment to any advisory board.
  • Visit Intern Opportunities for information on opportunities for students enrolled in an academic institution.


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