Volunteer
Volunteer
Welcome, we’re thrilled that you’ve taken the first step toward making a meaningful impact in Benton County as a volunteer. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just starting on your journey, this is the place where your passion and commitment can find a purpose. Don’t see an opportunity you’re interested in? Check back soon as department needs often change and new opportunities to volunteer with Benton County are posted throughout the year. For internship and practicum experience visit our Internships page.
Elections
The Elections department has no opportunities at this time. Please check back at a later date.
Natural Areas and Parks Department
Volunteer In Your Parks! Each year hundreds of volunteers help out in our parks and natural areas. If you would like to volunteer, there are many options to volunteer and you can easily find the one that is a fun fit for you! Volunteering not only helps parks and the people that use them, but they help volunteers learn, gain skills, and feel fulfilled!
Interested? Contact the Natural Areas & Parks Volunteer Coordinator via email: adam.stebbins@bentoncountyor.gov
Sheriff’s Office
We are always looking for exceptional men and women to volunteer in the Sheriff’s Office. The opportunities are varied. Volunteers are needed in our Reserve Deputy Program, our Search and Rescue Units, and our Auxiliary Team.
If you need more information to decide if there’s a volunteer opportunity that’s a good fit for your skills and interests, please contact our Training and Recruiting Sergeant at 541-766-6853.
District Attorney’s Office
The Benton County District Attorney’s Office has both volunteer and practicum opportunities with the Victim Assistance Program. For more information Call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 541-766-6385.
Health Department
We are currently accepting volunteer applications on an ongoing basis for those interested in Community and Public Health. For more information and to apply, email our Volunteer Coordinator at healthsvc@bentoncountyor.gov with your name, email address and area of interest
Benton County Fairgrounds
Volunteers at the Benton County Fairgrounds will experience an exciting range of duties while assisting in carious fairgrounds planning activities and special events.
Fairgrounds events include the annual county fair, rodeos, motorsports, horse shows, dog show, 4-H exhibits, and any array of community activities held throughout the year.
Interested? Contact the Fairgrounds via phone at 541-766-6521
Juvenile Department
The Juvenile department has no opportunities at this time
Board of Commissioners Office
The Board of Commissioners Office has no opportunities at this time. Please check back at a later date. To participate on a county volunteer board, committee or commission.
For more information about Benton County advisory boards and committees or the application process can contact Teresa Larson at 541-766-6890, or by email at teresa.larson@bentoncountyor.gov
Human Resources
The Human Resource department has no opportunities at this time. Please check back at a later date.
Interested? Contact the Human Resources Dept, recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov