Schools to churches and community events to nonprofit organizations. Sunriver is a community dedicated to lending a hand to assist others. Community members sincerely believe in the value of serving their community, because they understand their work makes a difference. Volunteers are always welcomed, so if you live here full-time or a few months a year, reach out to one of the nonprofit organizations to see how you can lend a hand. Many organizations also host fundraising events, open to everyone, and another way you can make a difference in the Sunriver community. 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 museum has many volunteer opportunities for you! If you are interested in volunteering, please email the museum’s people and culture coach Kristen Campbell at kcampbell@highdesertmuseum.org 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 second-hand store sells a huge array of pre-owned merchandise with the proceeds going to the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. secondtern.com “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” ~ Howard Zinn, historian, playwright, philosopher and World War II veteran Sunriver’s Volunteers Dedicated to Serving Their Community CARE & SHARE Care & Share provides nourishing food to about 200 lowincome families in South Deschutes County on the last Friday of every month. Volunteers are needed to pick up food at various retail outlets, pack the donated food in boxes and help load clients’ cars. Madeline Bednarek, 541-593-3653 CENTRAL OREGON TRAIL ALLIANCE — SODECO CHAPTER The SoDeCo Chapter of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance builds and maintains mountain bike trails in South Deschutes County. The group collaborates with landowners to promote sustainable trails and advocates for recreational trails throughout Central Oregon. cotamtb.com HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - LA PINE-SUNRIVER The La Pine-Sunriver Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to help build homes for lower income families and to work at the ReStore with all the proceeds going to home construction. habitatlapinesunriver.org Photo courtesy of Sunriver Women’s Club Photo by Kristine Thomas 2025-26 | SUNRIVER MAGAZINE 116
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