Volunteer at Retreat Center in Oregon

• Minimum Commitment (In Days)
  4
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  Building & Repairing, Elderly or Child Care, General Maintenance, Event Help & Guest Entertainment, House Help, Kitchen & Bar Help

About Canby Grove Christian Center:

Nestled on 54 acres of lush forest and verdant fields along the scenic Molalla River in Canby, Oregon, The Grove stands as a non-profit camp and retreat center. Conveniently positioned within easy reach of the Portland metropolitan area to the north and Salem, Albany, and Eugene to the south, it offers a serene escape from urban life.

Despite being located within close proximity to 3.8 million people within a 100-mile radius, The Grove exudes a tranquil ambiance that feels worlds away from the bustling cities.

Operational year-round, the facilities at The Grove are managed by a team of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring each guest’s experience is nothing short of remarkable. With accommodations suitable for groups of any size, ranging from 30 to 500 guests, visitors can choose from two lodges, numerous cabins, bunkhouses, and RV/tent camping sites.

The Grove plays host to a diverse array of groups throughout the year, including family and youth camps, men’s and women’s retreats, business conferences, outdoor schools, holiday banquets, church retreats, and various cultural events.

About Volunteer Opportunity:

At The Grove Camp and Retreat Center we depend on volunteers year round to help in the operations of our facility and to ensure that our guests have an amazing experience. Volunteering at The Grove is truly life-changing and unforgettable. Talk to any volunteer and nearly every one will say that they get more out of The Grove than they give. The opportunity to serve God by serving others inspires our volunteers to create lasting memories for our guests and each other.

Every year, dozens of dedicated volunteers come from all over the west coast to volunteer their services. Many return again and again. Since The Grove’s reopening in 2012, volunteers have donated thousands hours of their time, and have saved the organization thousands of dollars through their generous service. More than helping hands, volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. The spirit, energy, and passion they bring to The Grove are priceless.

Who are The Grove’s volunteers?
Volunteers at The Grove come from all walks of life. They range in age from 16 to 80 and include physicians, nurses, teachers, salesmen, contractors, technicians, business executives, retirees, high school and college students. They come alone, with family members or friends, as members of churches, civic groups, organizations, and with schools.

What do volunteers do?
Depending on the season, volunteers serve in a variety of positions including camp counselors, childcare, activities and entertainment, event planning and production, nursing, building projects, grounds maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen support. Positions are based on experience, prior service, and timeliness in the application process.

Where do volunteers stay and eat?
Many of our volunteers live in the greater Portland area. For others, RV space is provided year round free of charge (based on availability) in exchange for their service. Volunteers are also provided meals free of charge after guest groups have been served in the Plaza Dining Hall.

Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of one month of work. Continuance of volunteer’s work beyond one month is contingent on both parties finding performance and cooperation to be satisfactory.

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