Ongoing Opportunities

If you have questions about any of the positions listed, please contact Melissa Marcum at m.marcum@thprd.org or 503-619-3941.

Court-ordered Community Service Opportunities (Ages 18+)

If you are looking to complete court-ordered community service, you are welcome to sign up to volunteer at any of our one-day events. These are the only service opportunities currently available for anyone looking to complete court mandated service.

Adoption Program

Our Adoption Program is temporarily closed as we move through a transition to upgrade our volunteer database. We hope to re-open the program to new volunteers by February 2026.

Advisory Committees (Ages 16+)

THPRD's three advisory committees typically meet on the third Wednesday of the month (6-12 times annually) to participate in discussions, review plans, and provide broad feedback on park district programs, facilities, and parks. Each committee includes at least nine appointed volunteers, a staff liaison and a member of THPRD's Board of Directors. Volunteers must be district residents and commit to serving a two-year term.

Community oversight helps guide THPRD's planning efforts in the following areas:

• Nature & Trails
• Parks & Facilities
• Equity & Engagement

THPRD will begin ecruiting new volunteers to join the district's advisory committees in September 2025. Applicants must be age 16+, live in-district and commit to a two-year term (starting January 2026) to qualify.

Aquatic Champion (Ages 18+)

Our Aquatic Champions Program is temporarily closed as we move through a transition to upgrade our volunteer database. We hope to re-open the program to new volunteers by February 2026.

Budget Committee (Ages 16+)

The Budget Committee generally meets three times a year and is responsible for providing public oversight of budget preparations, recommending changes to the proposed budget, and supplying information to the public about district business and operations. This 10-member committee includes all five THPRD board members and five citizen members.

Childcare Assistant (Ages 14+)

Childcare Assistants help staff with the oversight, setup and cleanup of youth preschool, drop-in child care and afterschool programs. Volunteers help facilitate activities, which could include crafts, dance, hiking, singing, sports and games. Each location may provide a different experience and/or serve a different portion of the community.

• Afterschool Programs typically take place from 3 – 6 p.m. on weekdays throughout the school year at Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center and Garden Home Recreation Center.
• Drop-in Childcare Programs typically take place everyday during normal business hours at Cedar Hills Recreation Center and Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center.
• Preschool programs typically take place at Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center, and Tualatin Hills Nature Center during morning hours on weekdays throughout the school year.

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply here (in English & Spanish).

Community Scientist (Ages 14+)

Our Community Science Program is temporarily closed as we move through a transition to upgrade our volunteer database. We hope to re-open the program to new volunteers by December 2025.

Coaching (Ages 18+)

District Coaches and Assistant Coaches provide an enjoyable learning environment for youth athletes involved in a variety of athletic programs, while promoting participants’ physical, social and personal development. Volunteer coaches support a variety of sports throughout the year, including:

• Basketball – Tualatin Hills Athletic Center recruits coaches and assistant coaches to support middle and high school-aged basketball leagues. Coaches are recruited for the spring, summer and winter seasons, with recruitment opening in February, May and November, respectively. Apply here (in English & Spanish)!

• Volleyball – Tualatin Hills Athletic Center recruits coaches to support middle and high school-aged leagues during the summer and fall. Coaches are recruited for the summer and fall seasons, with recruitment opening in May and August, respectively. Apply here (in English & Spanish)!

• Track & Field – Cedar Hills Recreation Center recruits coaches to support track & field activities. These activities take place at Beaverton-area middle schools on weeknights, from late February – early May. Apply here (in English & Spanish)!

• Cross Country – Cedar Hills Recreation Center recruits coaches to support cross country activities. These activities take place at Beaverton-area middle schools on weeknights, from late August – early November. Apply here (in English & Spanish)!

Internships (Ages 18+)

Check out volunteer and paid internships opportunities here!

Park Steward (Ages 18+)

Our Park Steward Program is temporarily closed as we move through a transition to upgrade our volunteer database. We hope to re-open the program to new volunteers by February 2026.

Photographer and/or Videographer (Ages 16+)

Our Photographer/Videographer Program is temporarily closed as we move through a transition to upgrade our volunteer database. We hope to re-open the program to new volunteers by February 2026.

Youth Opportunities

Check out a variety of youth volunteer opportunities here, including:

• One-day Event Opportunities
• Junior Lifeguard Program
• RISE Youth Leadership Program
• International Baccalaureate (IB) & Rachel Carson Opportunities

Contact Information

If you have questions about any of the positions listed, please contact Melissa Marcum at m.marcum@thprd.org or 503-619-3941.