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volunteer opportunities are updated once a week.

The below opportunities are date specific.

These listings are in order by date, closest to furthest out. These opportunities are perfect if you are looking to give just a couple to a few hours, as a one-time volunteer. Please see descriptions of each listing by clicking the “+” sign to the right of the title.

If you’re looking for ongoing opportunities, please scroll down.

  • Contact: 541-742- 2790

    Date: Throughout May and June - Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

    Location: Pine Valley Recycling to Baker

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    Duties:

    Volunteers are needed to haul recycling bins to Baker Sanitary. If you’re going to Baker with an empty pickup, you can help recycle by hauling bins to Baker sanitary during open hours.

  • Contact: Linda Collier - 541-216-2800 or lindatomcollier@gmail.com

    Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

    (this also re-occurs every third Saturday of the month through September

    Hours: 9am - 11am

    Location: Halfway Library Garden

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    This opportunity of for all ages. Middle schoolers and elementary schoolers, please have an adult with you.

    Duties:

    The library garden is maintained through volunteers. Volunteers weed, plant, transplant, water, deadhead and generally keep the garden looking spiffy. Work days at the library garden are fun and educational, with a nice collection of plant lovers working there.

  • Contact: Linda Collier - 541-216-2800 or lindatomcollier@gmail.com

    Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

    (this also re-occurs every third Saturday of the month through September

    Hours: 9am - 11am

    Location: Halfway Library Garden

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    This opportunity of for all ages. Middle schoolers and elementary schoolers, please have an adult with you.

    Duties:

    The library garden is maintained through volunteers. Volunteers weed, plant, transplant, water, deadhead and generally keep the garden looking spiffy. Work days at the library garden are fun and educational, with a nice collection of plant lovers working there.


The below opportunities are ongoing.

So… you’re ready for a more robust job? These listings are a great fit if you’re ready for a more consistent volunteer commitment.

Please see descriptions of each listing by clicking the “+” sign to the right of the title.

  • Contact: Jamie Kaesemeyer spartalou32@gmail.com

    Date: Varies

    Hours: Varies

    Location: Eagle Valley

    Number of Volunteers Needed: Multiple

    Duties:

    • On Call EMS services

    Contact us for more information about what this entails and certifications required, and training dates.

  • Contact: Rachel Cairns, 541-742-5279 or halfway@bakerlib.org

    Date: Varies; during library hours (Tuesdays 1-4pm, Thursdays 1-6pm, Fridays 1-5pm, Saturdays 1-4pm)

    Hours: 2 hour shifts; you choose your shift

    Location: Halfway Library, 260 Gover Lane

    Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2

    Duties:

    • re-shelve books

    • help with library duties

    • No skill required! We can train you as needed.