CSBL Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Quick Jump Menu
| Type | Time | Date |
| Tree Pickup Day | 7:00 a.m. to Early Afternoon | A November Saturday - See Calendar |
 Join the group of able-bodied volunteers to head up into the woods to load trees from Weyerhaeuser Forests. Volunteers load these trees into large farming dump trucks by walking behind the trucks and handing the trees up to volunteers in the trucks who stack them. The trees are pre-cut and lying beside the road, so we never need to leave the logging roads. Volunteers may choose to drive themselves or carpool. Workers should be dressed for cold and wet weather including sturdy work shoes or boots. Gloves, safety goggles, and some rain gear are provided. The day starts with a complimentary breakfast at a local restaurant at about 7:00 a.m. and includes light refreshment after the trees are loaded. Everyone is welcome! However, those under 16 must have adult supervision. Volunteer for this activity |
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| Put up cables, wires, trees, lights | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | November Sunday through Weds. & Friday |
 Come on out for a few hours and help setup the ceiling cable grids and wire trees up to the grid to create the forest walkways and scene spaces following the presentation floor plan. Those setting up the cable grids and wiring trees need the ability to climb a ladder. However, there is a lot of ground workers needed to sort and move trees around, assist folks who are on ladders, sweep, and perform many other ground-level activities. All are welcome including women and youth 16 or older. Those under 16 can help if accompanied by an adult. Dress warmly as the venue is not heated. Sturdy shoes and gloves are suggested. Workers are needed all day on Sunday—usually 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. NO WORK ON THANKSGIVING DAY. Any help is appreciated even if you can come for only one work session. Volunteer for this activity |
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| Setup Day | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday, after Thanksgiving |
 Biggest volunteer day of the season—200 volunteers needed! Come on out and join the fun of this one-day setup of all the Christmas Storybook Land scenes! Start at 9 a.m. with the unloading of the seven semi-trailers jam-packed with all the Storybook Land scenery. Then volunteers find and place each piece of scenery which is mostly in barrels in the marked location for each display. After unloading the trailers, there is a well-deserved break for refreshments. Then volunteers head to a section and begin unloading the barrels and creating the scenes with the help of scene pictures and a section leader. At noon a free spaghetti luncheon is served for all the wonderful volunteers, and then it is back to work to complete putting lights on trees, adding backdrops, fencing and all the finishing touches that make Christmas Storybook Land come alive. To accomplish this monumental task in ONE DAY at least 200 helpers are needed—so come on out and bring your friends. Youth from high schools, middle schools, scouts, Young Marines, and other youth organizations are encouraged to participate. A volunteer work validation form is available so youth may receive community service hours for their effort. As the Cascade Pavilion isn’t heated, dress warmly. Coat, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes are recommended. Check in at the sign-in table to receive your name badge. Volunteer for this activity |
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| Fine Tune Scenes | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday to Weds after Setup Day |
 Work on adding final touches to scenes—those little details that make the display extra special each year. Add extra decorations, lights, etc. Do minor scene repairs, cleanup, and sweep. Help needed in the mornings and/or evenings. Dress warmly. Volunteer for this activity |
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| Greeter | When Display is Open | December (See Calendar) |
 Greeters are an important part of the Storybook Land experience. A head greeter who is a board member will train and work along with the greeters. Being a greeter is a fun and a worthwhile way to celebrate the Christmas season each year!
Weekend shifts are as follows:
Refer to the calendar for dates and shift time and contact us—YOU are needed!! Volunteer for this activity |
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| Santa & Mrs. Claus & Elves | When Display is Open | December (See calendar) |
 A visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus is the highlight of Christmas Storybook Land experience for children and adults too! So it is of paramount importance that Santa and Mrs. Claus be welcoming, friendly, and speak and act appropriately at all times. We are also looking for folks to serve as elves to walk through the venue to entertain and assist visitors. Costumes are provided and shifts are short—usually 2 to 2 ½ hours. Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves are needed week nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Weekend shifts are as follows:
An orientation gathering before the season begins will acquaint you with all the procedures and answer questions to make your experience fun for all. Volunteer for this activity |
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| HO and G-Scale Train Operators | When Display Open | December (see calendar) |
 People who can operate either HO scale or G-Scale train layouts and perform simple train maintenance are needed for all shifts—week nights and weekends. Experience with model trains preferred but not required; training will be provided. Must be 18 or older. Dress warmly as the venue is not heated. Volunteer for this activity |
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| School Tour Helpers | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | December Monday to Thursday (see calendar) |
 A group of at least 25 fun-loving people are needed to greet, monitor, and assist over 4,000 children safely through Christmas Storybook Land during four School Tour Days. Helpers are equipped with a badge, flashlight, and 2-way radio. Tours usually run from 9 am to 3 pm but helpers can come and go anytime. We have a daily potluck luncheon where helpers can gather and socialize. Dress warmly as the venue is not heated. Volunteer for this activity |
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| Senior Citizens Day Helper | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | December Friday (see calendar) |
 A group of at least 35 fun-loving, able-bodied people are needed to greet over 400 senior citizens from assisted living facilities throughout the Willamette Valley on this one-day event. Helpers assist with unloading seniors from vans and accompany and push the seniors’ wheelchairs through the venue. Those with the “gift of gab” who enjoy talking to seniors are especially welcomed. Our goal is to make every senior feel special—for many this is the highlight of their Christmas season. Seniors enjoy a visit with Santa at the end of the tour and receive a small gift and packaged candy. Anyone wishing to donate items or funds to assist in providing senior gifts please contact us. Senior Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. but helpers can come and go anytime. A potluck luncheon allows helpers to gather and socialize. Helpers are equipped with a badge and flashlight. Wear your smile and dress warmly as the venue is not heated. Volunteer for this activity |
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| Takedown Day | 9 a.m. until done (usually 3 p.m.) | December Saturday (see calendar) |
 Many, many hands are needed to carefully dismantle the Storybook Land scenes, pack them in cardboard bins, and load them into the seven semi-trailers for storage until next year. All Christmas lights are taken down, trees are removed, and the venue swept clean all in one day. Work begins at 9 a.m. and usually concludes by 3 p.m. Come for whatever time you can and bring your friends! At noon workers are treated to a free lunch. Youth from high schools, middle schools, scouts, Young Marines, and other youth organizations are encouraged to participate. A volunteer work validation form is available so youth may receive community service hours for their effort. As the Cascade Pavilion isn’t heated, dress warmly. Coat, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes are recommended. When you arrive, check in at the sign-in table to receive your name badge. Volunteer for this activity |
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