Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in getting involved in the issues that shape our community?

The following positions are open to the public.

• SWAC board - one citizen position open. 
• Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee - one citizen position open 
• Local Public Safety Coordinating Council - four positions open; (1) City Mayor or Councilor, (1) City Manager or City Rep, (1) WOU Criminal Justice Program Rep, and (2) lay member position.
• Cove Orchard Sewer Service District Budget Committee - two citizen positions open
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee - three citizen positions open
• Road Improvement Advisory Committee - one citizen position (open until filled).
• Board of Property Tax Appeals (BoPTA) - one citizen position.
• Board of Health - one position open for persons licensed by the state as health care practitioners; persons who are well informed on public health matters.  Accepting applications until September 28, 2022; for more information contact Lindsey Manfrin at manfrinl@co.yamhill.or.us

 Please click here for a PDF version of the application.  Contact the Commissioners' Office at (503)434-7501 if you have questions regarding the application.

Volunteer for the 2022 Grant Selection Committee

Apply now to serve on the selection committee for the 2022 Investments in Nonprofit Organizations Competitive Grant Program. This Selection Committee will review grant application remotely through the County online grant portal between March 8-29, 2022. If you’re interested in applying, please complete the application here and email to Carrie Martin at martinc@co.yamhill.or.us

Volunteer Opportunities in Public Safety

• Volunteer positions available

Volunteer Opportunities for Museum Inventory Project

The Yamhill County Museum is looking for volunteers who love history, heritage and culture to conduct a wall-to-wall inventory of the Museum’s holdings in Lafayette AND the growing collection now housed at the new McMinnville site. Time commitment required may be as little as one hour or several months of Saturdays (or other days) to this project.

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Volunteer Opportunities for Northwest Senior and Disability Services

Volunteer recruitment now open for two Yamhill County positions Senior Advisory or Disability Services Advisory Council.  Click here for more information. 

McMinnville Public Library 

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Volunteer Opportunities for Siuslaw National Forest Resource Advisory Community

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