HIGH DESERT MUSEUM Join a volunteer family who shares a passionate interest in the wildlife, culture and history of Central Oregon’s High Desert. Volunteers help the museum in a variety of ways and, in the process, gain a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction. The High Desert Museum has many volunteer opportunities for you! If you are interested, please visit the museum’s website to find out when our next volunteer orientation will be. Orientations are available from September through May. highdesertmuseum.org/volunteer SECOND TERN THRIFT STORE One of the largest groups of volunteers in Sunriver works at the Second Tern Thrift Store, located in Spring River Plaza. This expansive secondhand store sells a wide array of pre-owned merchandise, with proceeds supporting the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. snco.org/second-tern-thrift-store SMART READING The SMART Reading program invites adult volunteers to read with children from Three Rivers School, located in the Business Park, one or two days a week. smartreading.org SUNRIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to represent the chamber in the community and help with various projects. exec@sunriverchamber.com SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL The Sunriver Music Festival seeks volunteers for events throughout the year, including concerts, fundraising events, and office support. sunrivermusic.org SUNRIVER NATURE CENTER AND OBSERVATORY Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory serve more than 5,000 students each year with educational programs that advance scientific literacy and nurture STEM skills. Volunteers give educational presentations, assist with classes, greet visitors, help behind the scenes by feeding and caring for ambassador animals, and support raptor rehabilitation. At the Oregon Observatory, volunteers give astronomy presentations and help with rocketry classes. Project Ponderosa is an award winning educational and environmental program founded by Sunriver resident and retired life science teacher Lee Stevenson. Volunteers plant and care for trees at the local nursery and help present educational programs. snco.org SUNRIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITIZENS PATROL The Sunriver Police Department’s Citizens Patrol uses volunteers to help keep the community safe by assisting with traffic control during events and patrolling the community. sunriversdor.gov SUNRIVER WOMEN’S CLUB The Sunriver Women’s Club is a nonprofit community service organization that welcomes members from Sunriver and neighboring areas. Blending social connection with philanthropy, it offers a wide variety of ways to get involved. Each year, members help plan and host two major fundraising events—the Art Meets Wine in Sunriver and the Sunriver Art Fair—both of which rely on dedicated volunteer support. The Hands to Heart team partners with local nonprofits to connect them with volunteers and also leads regular trash-cleanup efforts along South Century Drive. From large community events to small, hands-on projects, the Women’s Club provides many meaningful opportunities for members to stay engaged, give back, and make a difference together. sunriverwomensclub.org Living in Sunriver, Sunriver Style Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival Photo courtesy of Sunriver Women’s Club 2026-27 | SunriverChamber.com125
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