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

 Sunriver Christian Fellowship (SCF)

We’re sending a heartfelt thank you to the amazing folks from Sunriver Christian Fellowship (SCF) for their incredible support of MountainStar families in La Pine and Warm Springs!

Led by Susan Kenney and her wonderful group of gals, the team assembled 32 much needed hygiene bags for our Resource Bus—a vital part of our outreach in Warm Springs. These bags were filled with essential items that helped meet families’ basic needs and brought comfort during difficult times.

A special shoutout to Doug Vakoc, who spearheaded the diaper drive at SCF to help keep little ones clean, dry, and healthy—while also alleviating a huge financial burden for vulnerable families.

We’re also deeply grateful for SCF’s $1,000 donation to our Fairy God-Parent Program. These funds go directly toward grocery and gas gift cards for families in crisis, helping put food on the table and fuel in the tank so parents can get to work and appointments.

And we can’t forget Jane Boubel, lovingly known as SCF’s Designated Shopping Grandma, who coordinated the donation of $700 worth of toddler clothing—a huge help for the growing kiddos in La Pine who need new and comfortable outfits.

This incredible group reminds us of the power of community and what can happen when compassionate people come together. Thank you, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, for showing up in such meaningful ways, for taking the initiative to lead others within your community in this vital support, and for going above and beyond!

 We’re deeply grateful for your generosity, heart, and care for MountainStar families!