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, follow the link below to get started. 

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

🌟Year-End Thanks! 🌟 

As we say good-bye to 2024, we want to shine a light on the heart and soul of MountainStar: our incredible volunteers. Your dedication and compassion fuel our mission, and your impact can be seen in the smiles of the children we serve and the relief in their families’ hearts. 

From classroom helpers who create safe and nurturing spaces, to event volunteers who make fundraisers memorable, to behind-the-scenes supporters keeping us organized—every role you’ve taken on has made a difference.  

Here are some highlights of what YOU made possible this year: 

  • Provided over 1,700 hours of hands-on support in our classrooms. 

  • Helped staff 5 fundraising events, ensuring they were both successful and enjoyable. 

  • Stocked our food pantry with over 1500 pounds of food. 

  • Painted 13-year-old classroom walls, assembled storage shelves, organized clothing closets, and stocked food pantries.  Deep cleaned classrooms, shoveled playground snow, prepped landscapes and built garden beds.  Built handmade wooden toys, made kid art thank you cards, and helped with general administrative duties. 

  • Purchased classroom supplies, facility needs, sensory kits, clothing, diapers and toys. 

  • Brought such encouragement to our staff and brightened many families' days during times of stress. 

One volunteer shared, "Seeing the joy on the children’s faces is the most rewarding part of my week." We’re beyond grateful for your commitment to walking alongside families as they build resilience and hope. You are proof that a caring community makes all the difference.

To each one of you—a special thank you for choosing to spend your time and resources with us. Your kindness, energy, and enthusiasm have touched lives in immeasurable ways. 

Here’s to 2025 and another year of growing stronger together!  

With gratitude, 

The MountainStar Team