Volunteer at MountainStar

Volunteers are integral to our organization! Below you will find a list of volunteer opportunities that are typically available and our volunteer spotlight. If you are interested in getting involved, fill out the form below to get started. 

New classroom volunteers and/or interns are required to have an informal, one-hour training before they begin.  These are held every last Wednesday of the month at our Bend campus, from 2:00-3:00pm :  2125 NE Daggett Lane

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MountainStar LOVES its volunteers!

See how YOU can get involved!

  • Interact with children in therapeutic classes. Requires positive attitude, sense of humor, patience, and a willingness to engage with kiddos and support staff. Shifts are typically once per week (M-Th) for 3 hours.

  • Help with projects around the office including making posters, filing, administrative work and more. Requires ability to follow instructions, creativity, and attention to detail. Shifts are flexible, weekdays and vary in length.

  • Help with current fundraisers or create one of your own! Requires flexibility depending upon the needs of each fundraising event.

  • Become an official advocate, represent MountainStar at community events. Requires personable and approachable demeanor, ability to lift/carry/set up items. Speak to MountainStar’s mission. Shifts vary.

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  • Unpaid internships are available within our therapeutic classes, mental health program, and development (fundraising/marketing) department. Requires interest in the relevant area and dependability.

  • Come connect with your team and give back to your community!

This weekly calendar is an example of our classroom schedules (each site varies slightly).

Once you’ve gone through the onboarding process, you will select a shift from across our five locations: La Pine, Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville.

For more information, please connect with our Community Engagement Manager, Elaine Klautzsch, at elainek@mtstar.org

Volunteer Spotlight

Thank you, Westside Church, for choosing MountainStar as part of your annual Serve Day!

Of the 150 Westside participants who spent the day giving back across our community, 30 wonderful volunteers chose to spend their morning with MountainStar—and what a gift they were! 💜 

With volunteers ranging in age from 5 to 75, the group rolled up their sleeves to deep clean our classrooms, helping create sparkling, welcoming spaces for MountainStar kiddos and staff. ⭐ They also gave new life to recycled kiddo artwork by turning it into beautiful cards that we can share with MountainStar volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners. 💜 

Beyond all the hard work, they brought warm encouragement, friendly smiles, and an incredible spirit of service. ⭐ 

Thank you, Westside Church, for showing up for the kiddos, families, and staff here at MountainStar.  We’re so grateful to have you in our community! 💜⭐ 

 

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