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 2:30-3:30pm :  2125 NE Daggett Lane

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.

  • Find out more here.

  • 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 shit 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

Birdies 4 Babies Volunteers

This year’s Birdies 4 Babies Gala & Golf Fundraiser was one for the books — and it was thanks in large part, to all of our incredible volunteers!

🙌 High Five to all 70 of you who showed up with dedication, energy, and heart. From setting up tables and decorations, to welcoming guests, checking in golfers, running games, spotting on the course, and tending to every little detail — you powered this event from start to finish.

Because of you, we reached for the stars and broke our record, raising an astonishing $530,000!!!

 This milestone proves just how far we can go when we come together as a community.

Your efforts didn’t just make for a wonderful weekend — they created a lasting impact for children and families across Central Oregon. Together, we’re preventing child abuse and neglect, keeping vulnerable kiddos safe and thriving, and building stronger communities.

👏 From all of us at MountainStar, THANK YOU for making the magic happen! We couldn’t have done it without you!