Teen Connects offers stand-alone service projects and fun outings for youth ages 12 through 17 and who are looking for awesome volunteer experiences. We are excited for any teen to join us to make a difference and make friends!
We also offer more long-term service opportunities for teens to get involved and practice leadership, like our Teens in Action clubs or Youth Advisory Committee. We also encourage teens to apply to serve as a member of our board of directors. These programs are currently offered in Bend, however, plans for teen programs in South County are in the works, so please check back soon on this expansion news!
Unless indicated otherwise, we use “Sparky” (Camp Fire’s van) to transport to/from our service events and activities that are out in the community, so our meetup/pickup spot is at Camp Fire’s headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Registration is for individual days, so Join Camp Fire for one or more days of service, leadership and fun! And don’t forget, our awesome Teen Connects events are FREE to participate!
Dates and Volunteer Opportunities
Monday, December 22, Family Kitchen Meal Prep
Join us in helping ensure nutritious holiday meals are available to those in need in our community, volunteering at this nonprofit that’s been committed to its mission since 1986. Camp Fire teens will be helping Family Kitchen with a meal prep shift. We’ll be helping cook, clean, organize, and prepare for their next community meal service.
WHAT TIME: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet on site, 231 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Tuesday, December 23, Mobile Pantry Food Repack With NeighborImpact
Camp Fire teens will help NeighborImpact by organizing local food donations. We’ll be checking “best-by” dates, sorting items by type, and packing them into food boxes to be distributed in the community.
WHAT TIME: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave., Bend, OR 97701
Monday, December 29, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Holiday Undecorating
Camp Fire teens will be helping Ronald McDonald House prepare for the new year by taking down holiday decorations, organizing, and packing. This is a wonderful chance to step inside the “House” and learn more about how this charity helps youth experiencing major medical challenges.
WHAT TIME: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet on site, 1700 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701
Monday, January 19, Valentines for Veterans on MLK Jr. National Day of Service (No School Day)
Teens will be helping set up Valentine’s Day card-making supplies, walk the NSDC kids over from Amity, make Valentine’s Day cards for Veterans that will be shipped to the state Veterans Hospital, help with event management, and clean up after the event.
WHAT TIME: 8:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet on site at Bend Church-United Methodist: 680 NW Bond St. Bend, OR 97703 (enter church office door through Staats Street)
Sunday, March 15, Absolutely Incredible Kid® Day at The Pavilion
Help Camp Fire celebrate “National Absolutely Incredible Kid Day” and Camp Fire’s birthday! Teens will help with setting up at the pavilion, running party games, crafts, serving cake, helping kids with ice skates, and cleaning up. Free skates will be provided for teens to ice skate as well. Bring their own skates and helmets if you have them!
WHAT TIME: 11:30-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet on site at The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way Bend, OR 97702
Date TBD — Autumn Family Faire Teen Event Planning & Dinner!
For all you amazing volunteers who helped with our recent Autumn Family Faire, we’ll gather to get your feedback, talk about planning for 2026, and enjoy a fun meal together with connection and cool vibes!
WHAT TIME: Date & time will be determined via a volunteer poll soon! Stay tuned!
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave., Bend, OR 97701
