There are many opportunities for interested parties to volunteer in departments around the City of Albany.
| Opportunity | Kid/Family Friendly | Description | Department | When | Forms | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Council | City Council | Varies | More Information | 541-917-7500 | ||
| Citizen Advisory Group member |
The Albany City Council has over 15 advisory groups that recommend action on topics including art, bicycle access, historic preservation, land use policy, parks, public safety, and much more. |
City Council | Applications are typically accepted November–early December for January appointments. Vacancies are filled year-round. | Application Form | 541-917-7500 | |
| Shelver | Returns materials from the reshelve areas to the correct location in the Library collection | Library | Continuous | More information | 541-791-0112 | |
| Adopt-A-Shelf | Volunteer adopts a range in the library collection and maintains materials in shelf order, cleans book jackets, and dusts shelf | Library | Continuous | More information | 541-791-0112 | |
| Concert Series/Special Events volunteer | Parks and Recreation | Summer | 541-917-7771 | |||
| Cadet Program | Must be 16-20 yrs. old, maintain G.P.A. requirements, no criminal record, physically fit, etc. | Police | Continuous | More information | 541-917-7680 | |
| APD Volunteer | Police | Continuous | More information | 541-917-7680 | ||
| Call-A-Ride driver | The City of Albany provides low-cost transporation for seniors and people with disabilities. | Public Works | Continuous | 541-917-7606 | ||
| Storm Drain Marking Program | Yes | Help install storm drain markers with the message “No Dumping, Drains to River”. | Public Works | Continuous | 541-497-6223 | |
| Building/Planning volunteers | Students may obtain class credit in the Planning Division, and sometimes students in related courses may obtain volunteer positions at the Building Division counter. | Public Works, Community Development | Continuous | 541-917-7550 | ||
| The Big Pickup: Community Action Day | Community enhancement projects include working with residents to clean up blight, assisting the elderly in outdoor maintenance, planting shrubs and trees, and removing debris from lakes and rivers. A partnership between the City, Republic Services, and neighborhood residents | Public Works, Community Development, Police | May | More Information | 541-791-0058 | |
| Great Willamette River Cleanup | Yes | Must bring your own boat to participate. You will be stepping in and out of the boat on uneven surfaces, so plan your footware accordingly (NO flipflops). Pack water, snacks and your lunch. | Public Works | October | More information | |
| Linn Benton Salmon Watch | Yes | Volunteer to teach youth about salmon and healthy watersheds. Topics include: Salmon Biology, Macroinvertebrates, Water Quality, and Riparian Areas. The program is targeted to 4th–6th grade students in Linn and Benton Counties. Field trips take place on the North and South Santiam Rivers in September and on the Alsea River in late October. Volunteers are needed to lead the learning stations during field trips. | Public Works | August–October | Sign up | |
| Adopt-A-Park cleanups | Yes | Parks & Recreation | Continuous | More information | 541-917-7777 |
