Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that giving is good for your health? Research shows that when you volunteer or donate to charitable causes that matter to you, you are more likely to live a longer, healthier and happier life. As an added bonus, you are also helping to create a healthier community. Check out local charities you can support here in the 6th Annual Tillamook County Giving Guide.
For current volunteer opportunities, visit the Tillamook Coast Volunteers Facebook page for a range of opportunities across the county – there’s something for everyone!
And see below for a list of local organizations that may also be looking for volunteers:
Volunteer Oportunities
Adventist Health Tillamook
Adventist Health Tillamook is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Tillamook, a rural community on the northern Oregon coast.
Food Roots
Food Roots exists to grow a more robust food system on the north Oregon coast by engaging the community, supporting farmers and entrepreneurs, and improving access to local food.
Neah Kah Nie School District
Neah-Kah-Nie School District is committed to providing a first class education to every student. We believe all students should be challenged to learn and grow at a pace that is individually appropriate, rigorous and leads to increased achievement and growth in skills needed for life readiness including college and or career.
Nestucca Valley School District No. 101
The Nestucca Valley School District #101 (NVSD) is located in the southern portion of Tillamook County and includes the communities of Beaver, Hebo, Cloverdale, Pacific City/Woods, Sandlake and Neskowin. Except for Pacific City/Woods and the Sandlake area, these communities are all found on or near US Highway 101.
North County Recreation District
It is our continued mission to promote the educational, recreational, social and physical well-being of the entire north Tillamook County community by offering activities for all ages and abilities in an inviting environment.
Northwest Early Learning Hub
Our Mission is to work collaboratively to support coordinated systems that are child-centered, family-friendly, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and community-based to meet the needs of the populations and communities of Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook Counties.
Northwest Regional ESD
Education Service Districts assist school districts and the State of Oregon achieving Oregon’s education goals by providing excellent and equitable educational opportunities for all Oregon public school students.
Northwest Senior & Disability Services
NWSDS is a local intergovernmental agency serving seniors and people with disabilities in Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill Counties. We invite you to contact us at 1-866-206-4799 or information.nwsds@nwsds.org.
Oregon Food Bank – Tillamook County
OFB works with a cooperative, statewide network of partner agencies to distribute emergency food to hungry families. We fight hunger’s root causes through public policy advocacy, nutrition and garden education and work to strengthen community food systems.
Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians.
Oregon Health & Science University
The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Community Outreach, Research and Engagement (CORE) team is a unified program comprised of Knight Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) and Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute’s (OCTRI) Community Research Hub (Hub).
CORE supports a team of Community Research Liaisons who help communities identify health priorities and opportunities for using data and research to improve health. Liaisons live and work in their community and represent the needs, strengths and interests of their unique region. Through engagement and collaboration with community partners, the Hub provides connections to academic expertise, research resources, project assistance and training opportunities that build community capacity and meaningful health outcomes for all Oregonians.
OSU Extension Services, Tillamook County
The OSU Extension Service in Tillamook County is your link to Oregon State University. We provide programs and information in Agriculture, Dairy, Forestry, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Community Health, Marine Science, Master Gardeners, and Water Resources & Community Development.
Tides of Change
Tides of Change is a nonprofit organization that works towards its mission by providing assistance to individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. (Tides of Change was formerly known as the Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center.)
Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College provides access to quality education in response to the needs of our community. Our long term vision, in partnership with our community, is to establish a center for educational excellence that provides access to lifelong learning.
Tillamook County
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for its citizens by promoting and preserving public health and safety, maintaining a stable economy, encouraging wise use of resources, and providing services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
Tillamook County Community Health Center
The Tillamook County Health Department is committed to providing quality service and client understanding of available services within this department, without discrimination on the basis of: race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, political beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or religious creed.
Tillamook County Creamery Association
We’re a community of dairy lovers and want your help taking a stand for real food.
Tillamook County Family YMCA
If you are new to the local Y, or haven’t visited for some time, be sure to stop by for a tour. We offer an impressive array of fitness equipment along with two swimming pools, racquetball courts, an indoor running track, martial arts/yoga studio and childcare facilities.
Tillamook County Libraries
Tillamook County Library seeks to provide access to informational, educational, and recreational materials in a variety of formats, viewpoints and opportunities for lifelong learning.
Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance (TORTA)
We are a small group of avid Mountain Bikers working with the National Forest service and local communities to bring Mountain bike trails to Pacific City, Oregon.
Tillamook Early Learning Center
Working with our families and community to build a solid foundation for our students’ academic and social success!
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
Located on the north coast of Oregon, we are dedicated to conserving and restoring the five Tillamook County estuaries and watersheds in their entirety.
Tillamook Forest Center
Whether you’re planning a family picnic in the woods, hoping to watch spawning salmon or looking for an adventurous climb to the top of a forest fire lookout, the Tillamook Forest Center is ready to be your Coast Range retreat.
Tillamook Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity helps families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Visit their volunteer portal to sign up to learn more about upcoming projects.
Tillamook School District No. 9
In Tillamook, we are extremely proud of our teachers, the programs we offer and most importantly the learning our students accomplish. As a district, we are small enough to provide a personalized education experience for each student, while still being large enough to offer extensive programs and services.
Trail Keepers of Oregon
Trailkeepers of Oregon is committed to making sure everyone has access to Oregon’s most special places for years to come. Our work takes the form of trail maintenance projects and advocacy work to restore proper funding to a resource so beneficial and beloved by Oregonians.
USDA Forest Service Siuslaw National Forest
Siuslaw National Forest strives to encourage responsible recreation, stewardship of our landscape and promote the overall wellness of the communities we severe. These common goals can be achieved through community engagement in National Forest activities and opportunities. Siuslaw National Forest is committed to providing high quality forest experiences for visitors, while protecting our treasured natural resources for the generations to come.