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Trained volunteers are stationed at 15 scenic spots along Oregon's coast this week to help families spot migrating gray whale mothers and calves swimming from Mexico to Alaska. It's free, expert-guided whale watching during the annual spring migration.
Community volunteers in Benton County are learning helicopter rescue techniques to help find missing hikers and save lives in remote areas. The nine-week academy, supported by the Oregon National Guard, prepares everyday citizens to respond to outdoor emergencies around the clock.
More than 500 trained volunteers across Oregon are helping people file their taxes completely free through April 15, focusing on those who need it most. Last year alone, they secured $16 million in refunds for 19,000 Oregonians.
Thousands of Oregon families earning under $67,000 can now get their tax returns prepared completely free by trained volunteers. The IRS program serves rural communities, first-time filers, and non-English speakers across the state.
A grassroots conservation group needs citizen scientists to monitor nesting boxes across Oregon's Willamette Valley, helping a threatened bird species recover. Bonus: Studies show birdwatching boosts mental health for up to eight hours.
Think Wild Animal Hospital in Bend needs volunteer help to care for injured wildlife, especially during weekday evenings and weekends. Training starts in February and welcomes people of all skill levels.
Volunteers across Oregon helped nearly 10,000 families file tax returns last year, recovering $14 million in refunds that would have gone unclaimed. Now they're recruiting more volunteers to help even more people get money they've already earned.