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Oregon Volunteers — Good News & Uplifting Stories

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5 stories tagged with "Oregon Volunteers"
Oregon Volunteers Count Wildlife to Build Safe Crossings
Planet Wins•Oct 6

Oregon Volunteers Count Wildlife to Build Safe Crossings

Oregonians can help save wildlife this fall by spotting animals along roads. The data will guide where the state builds life-saving wildlife crossings.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Volunteers Rescue 2 Hikers as Oregon Wildfire Rages
Community Heroes•Jul 26

Volunteers Rescue 2 Hikers as Oregon Wildfire Rages

Volunteer search-and-rescue teams saved two injured hikers in central Oregon while the state's largest wildfire burned nearby. Their quick response and teamwork turned potential tragedies into success stories.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Oregon Volunteers Raise Service Dogs for Disabled Youth
Community Heroes•Jun 19

Oregon Volunteers Raise Service Dogs for Disabled Youth

A Southern Oregon nonprofit trains service dogs specifically for children and young adults with disabilities, but they need more volunteers to raise puppies. Canine Angels has graduated 120 service dogs and relies on volunteer families to care for puppies during their critical first year.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Oregon Volunteers Help Western Bluebirds Make a Comeback
Planet Wins•Feb 7

Oregon Volunteers Help Western Bluebirds Make a Comeback

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.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Oregon Wildlife Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Save Animals
Acts of Kindness•Jan 29

Oregon Wildlife Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Save Animals

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.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read