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Join OPB's North Coast event assistant team!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Astoria, OR
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    August 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PDT
    End Date:
    December 31, 2027, 12:00 AM PST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible. An event shift is usually 3-4 hrs. 1-3 opportunities each year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Media
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    For some OPB events, a background check may be required.

    Description

    Join OPB's North Coast event assistant team!

    Help OPB bring community events to Oregon's North Coast! Go behind the scenes, help greet guests, connect with community members and support day-of event logistics. Meet the team at documentary screenings, panels, musical performances, radio/podcast recordings and more.

    If you live in or near Oregon's North Coast — including Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Cannon Beach, Manzanita and surrounding areas — we'd love to have you join us at a future event.

    Responsibilities:

    • Greet and engage with guests
    • Take tickets and/or check guest lists
    • Invite guests to fill out our form and/or enter our raffle drawings
    • Assist with set up/tear down

    Qualifications:

    • Reliable and dependable
    • Friendly and welcoming
    • Comfortable in a variety of social situations and like talking to lots of different people
    • Flexible, think well on your feet, and perform well in stressful environments
    • Willingness to communicate with OPB staff via email and in person

    Commitment:

    • We expect there may be approximately 1 - 3 annual event opportunities on the North Coast
    • Volunteer shifts for special events are typically 3 - 5 hours long

    Training/Resources Provided:

    • Training provided by Audience Development staff
    • Audience Development and/or OPB staff available onsite at events to answer questions and troubleshoot issues
    • Ongoing support in the form of updates and training, as needed

    Schedule:

    • The times and locations of these events vary

    Sign up!

    If you're interested in helping with a future event, please submit your interest below or email us directly at jhawkins@opb.org. We'll reach out the next time OPB is coming to the North Coast for an event. Thank you!

    Location

    On-site

    Locations vary by event

    Astoria, OR 97103, USA

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