Become part of a dedicated team where your skills and experience will help to provide excellent service to Clatsop County communities and citizens. Whether you love landscape maintenance, caring for animals, organizing an office, answering phones... there are many ways you can help!
Animal Shelter
Help with animal care (socializing, exercising, training and grooming animals), adoption home inspection and counseling, cleaning the shelter, maintaining the grounds, reception and office work, transporting animals for veterinary care and assisting at special events. Volunteers must be 14 or older (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). For more information, visit the animal shelter's volunteer page to become a volunteer.
Adopt-a-Road
Pick up litter along your favorite stretch of county road. Contact the Public Works Department, (503) 325-8631.
Adopt-a-Park
Make your favorite park a better place. Contact the Public Works Department, (503) 325-8631.
Crime Victims’ Assistance:
Volunteers are needed to help with phone calls, paperwork, etc. Contact Victim Service Coordinator, Marilyn Reilly, at (503) 325-1599.
Sheriff’s Office
Search and Rescue
Contact Sgt. Matt Phillips, (503) 325-8635.
Underwater Recovery (Dive) Team
Contact Deputy Chance Moore, (503) 325-8635.
High Angle (Cliff) Rescue Team
Contact Deputy Bruce Scott, (503) 325-8635.
Reserves
Contact Sgt. Dean Schroeder, (503) 325-8635.
Jail Ministry
Contact Deputy Dave Hillard, (503) 325-8641.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Support Groups
Contact Deputy Dave Hillard, (503) 325-8641.