What’s Happening?
Events in and around our area.
Ophelia’s Place
"Ophelia's Place" helps girls enhance their emotional health and manage life's challenges, and offers guidance for parents and teachers. Individual, group, and family therapy is available, as well as after school programs, clubs, and workshops in Eugene, Albany, and Junction City, and virtually. Register for activities HERE.
Kind Tree
“Kind Tree” celebrates and supports individuals living with autism and developmental disabilities through arts, recreation, education, and community involvement. Volunteers are the backbone of the art program, the friends and family camp, and the advisory board. There is a Zoom social every Friday afternoon.
Wetland Wanders Guided Walks
Wetland Wanders are guided walks through the West Eugene Wetlands or other local nature areas, usually on the second Tuesday of every month from 9 am to 11 am. Walks are free and open to the public, sponsored by the Willamette Resources and Educational Network, or WREN. Be sure to check WREN’s website HERE for […]
Tutors and Sponsors needed for NAACP Academic Support
Eugene Eugene, Oregon, United StatesFor more information on how to support BIPOC students, contact Education Coordinator - Lawrence Hunter at 541-484-1119
Easterseals Employment Assistance
Easterseals "Connecting Communities" Program has for the last 20 years focused on assistance with obtaining and retaining employment. Our FREE services offer the tools necessary to be able to be successful in your vocational field. We offer free "English as a Second Language" and Computer classes, a work-readiness workshop, job search assistance, and resources to help […]
Donating blood
Eugene Eugene, Oregon, United StatesThe Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage due to the lowest donation levels the organization has seen in 20 years. People who want to donate blood must be in good health and meet weight and height requirements. People must be 17 or 16 with parental consent and weigh at least 110 pounds. People can be […]
Donations to Hope and Safety Alliance
The Hope and Safety Alliance, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Lane County, is seeking donations of personal items and summer clothing and shoes for women and children. To arrange a donation, please call 541-485-8232 or use this online form. Gift cards from grocery stores and local restaurants are always appreciated to […]
Direction Service
Direction Service is a Lane County nonprofit supporting persons with special needs to lead fuller lives. Services are available to persons age 25 or younger and their families. Possible support includes counseling, stress management, skill-building, and resolving educational disputes. Information on accessing services is HERE and on volunteering is HERE.
Next Step Recycling
Next Step Recycling is a nonprofit providing technology skills training to those with barriers to employment. When you donate electronic and technological equipment to Next Step, they repair the items and put them back into use in the community, reducing waste while providing employment opportunities. NextStep also provides refurbished computers and free software to low-income […]
Centro Latino
Centro Latino is a multicultural nonprofit offering social services, youth mentors, language education, gardening, and mental health or addiction treatment to Eugene's Latinx communities. Find information HERE on volunteering and HERE on requesting services.
Volunteer at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum
mt. pisgah 34639 Frank Parrish Road, Eugene, OR, United StatesThe Mt. Pisgah Arboretum welcomes volunteers as nature guides, trail stewards, park watch volunteers, and many other roles. Learn more about some of the opportunities HERE. In addition, there are work parties to help the arboretum staff with seasonal maintenance. Tools, gloves, and a parking pass will be provided to 15 volunteers. Please email habitat@mountpisgaharboretum.org if […]
Report bias incidents to DOJ
The Oregon Department of Justice is tracking hate and bias crimes and incidents, which are on the rise. Bias crimes and incidents can be verbal, physical, or visual. Examples could include: Name calling; using a racial, ethnic, or other slur to identify someone; or using degrading language. Creating racist or derogatory graffiti or images/drawings. Imitating someone with […]
Online reports to Eugene Police Department
Downtown EugeneThe Eugene Police Department now has online reporting options in seven languages, so that residents can notify police from computers or phones about non-emergency events such as thefts, scams, forgery, and vandalism. There is also an anonymous tip line. More information HERE.
United Way Emerging Leaders
United Way's Emerging Leaders are young professionals 40 years of age or younger who are community leaders and philanthropists. As a group, they participate in volunteer activities, educational forums, professional development, social events and other activities. To learn more about volunteering, contact United Way of Lane County.
SMART Reading Seeking Volunteers in Eugene
Eugene Eugene, Oregon, United StatesSMART Reading is a statewide children’s literacy nonprofit organization committed to providing individualized reading time and access to books. SMART needs more community volunteers. For a list of school sites and duties click HERE. Volunteers are needed to pair with a child or classroom as readers an hour a week, and to help SMART oversee […]
Volunteer at WREN
Eugene Eugene, Oregon, United StatesThe Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN) seeks volunteers to be on the board of directors, assist with educating youth on field trips, and to assist with fundraising and grant-writing. If you are interested in volunteering with WREN, please fill out the Volunteer Form HERE. WREN's mission is to educate and promote land stewardship through programs […]
Salem PFLAG Support Group
Salem's chapter of the Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) holds a monthly education and support group meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 700 Marion Street N, Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating […]
Mt. Pisgah Volunteer Clean-up
mt. pisgah 34639 Frank Parrish Road, Eugene, OR, United StatesMt. Pisgah Arboretum invites volunteers, age 12 and older, to help clean up the recent ice storm damage. If you are interested in volunteering, complete THIS FORM.
EV Rebate Program
Oregon's Electric Vehicle Rebate Program is reopening; see Applications and participating dealerships. More information is HERE.
Sexual Assault Survivor Chatline
Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County announces the launch of an anonymous Crisis and Support Chatline which is available for community members and survivors of sexual violence. Advocates are trained to provide emotional support, information, and resources in English, Spanish, and other languages through translation technology. The online text service is open Wednesdays and Fridays from […]
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