VOLUNTEER FOR PARKS + REC

GENERAL INFORMATION

Volunteers help make the fun happen! Share your time and talents and be part of the exceptional services that is provided by the Hood River Parks + Recreation team.

Here’s where you can get involved!

  • Youth Sports - Volunteer coaches are an essential part of Hood River Parks + Recreation District youth sports programs. Hundreds of adult volunteers are needed each year to support these programs. Volunteer Coaches attend preseason the coaches meeting, prepare for practices, instruct athletes, teach appropriate sport and team skills, manage the team at games, communicate with parents

  • Youth Recreation + Enrichment – help with science, art, crafts, theater, day camps, outdoor adventures and more. Opportunities available over summer break and holidays.

  • Water Exercise – assist in a water activity class. Opportunities available at the Hood River Aquatic Center.

  • Adult Programs – help with classes, activities and events held at the Hood River Aquatic Center and other facilities. Activities also include Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Tennis and more.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPENINGS

WINTER (Dec.-Feb.)

TBD

FALL SEASON (Sept.-Nov.)

  • Hoop Tots coaches

  • Soccer Tots coaches

  • Middle School Basketball coaches

  • Mini World Cup Soccer coaches

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hood River Parks + Recreation District!

Interested Volunteers: complete the 3 steps below.

Volunteer and Youth Sports Coaches are Needed ➡️ Currently seeking Volunteers for our 2026 Fall Youth Sports programs

  • Starting Fall 2026, Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District will no longer offer full coach registration fee reimbursements.

  • To better support our volunteer coaches and ensure the long-term sustainability of our youth programs, we are transitioning away from registration fee waivers and full reimbursements.

  • Coaches will have the option to receive a 50% refund of their registration fee or donate that amount to support Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation youth programs.

  • We are investing directly in our coaches by providing the tools, training, and resources needed for a successful season.

  • Volunteer coaches will receive:

    • A coach's T-shirt

    • Whistle and clipboard

    • Appropriate practice equipment (balls, cones, pinnies/bibs, etc.)

    • Pre-season coach training

    • Ongoing mentorship and support throughout the season

Step 1

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form

This form will help us gather all of the important information required to be a volunteer with Hood River Parks + Recreation District.

Choose the Correct Agreement:

Volunteer (Sport) Coach Agreement

Volunteer Enrichment Instructor Agreement

  • Complete this liability release form to acknowledge that your volunteer role is at the discretion of the Hood River Parks + Recreation District

  • Download the form, print out and complete. This must be returned by email to Gio Magana-Rivera or dropped off at the Hood River Aquatic Center, 1601 May Street, Hood River, OR.

Step 2

Parks and Rec Staff will email you with the next steps, which include:

  • Criminal history background check

  • National Sex Offender Registry check

  • Leadership and Coaching Fundamentals

  • Concussion Awareness Training

  • First Aid and Safety Awareness

  • Child Abuse Prevention Training

Step 3

Contact Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Jaime Rivera, Recreation Supervisor

Gio Magana-Rivera, Recreation Assistant

Recreation phone #: (541) 386-2055