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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.
  • Current Volunteers

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:

PC FB 1.pngHelp shape how Marion County grows! There are several vacancies to be filled by Marion County residents who are interested in shaping local land use policies and development. The Planning Commission reviews land use applications including subdivision, variance, and conditional use applications, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinances, and assists the Marion County Board of Commissioners in developing long-range land use plans for Marion County. Find out more about the Planning Commission here.

Planning Commission members are appointed to four-year terms, must be at least 18 years old and reside in Marion County. To maintain geographic representation, preference will be given for persons living in the St. Paul, Stayton, Sublimity, or the Santiam Canyon area. To be considered for the Planning Commission submit yourAdvisory Board Application by 11:59pm on Friday, March 6, 2026.


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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