Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Deliver pre-made birthday parties and cakes to homeless children in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. 

Click "Respond" to learn more. Must be at least 18 years old, have a valid license and insurance, sign a confidentiality form and complete a background check. You also need to have a working vehicle with room to transport multiple birthday parties.

Birthday Dreams brings hope and joy to homeless children with the gift of a birthday party. All children, regardless of their circumstances, deserve to be celebrated on their special day. Birthday Dreams, with the help of an army of volunteers and donors, has helped over 15,000 homeless children celebrate their birthdays.

Birthday Dreams is looking for a bookkeeper who knows QuickBooks. The position will require around 10 hours per week, depending on the time of year and number of donations.

Road2Home is actively recruiting for new board members who believe in our mission and want to volunteer with an agency doing first-hand work with our unsheltered community members in Bellingham and Whatcom County. 

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who want to actively serve the organization and help further it's mission.  Applicants must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the board of directors.  Prior board experience is a huge plus!

Individuals interested in taking an active position with the board of directors or who have a specific skillset in fundraising, grant writing, HR, or accounting are highly encouraged to apply. 

We look forward to working with you soon!  To begin the process of becoming a Road2Home board member click here!

Sock It to Homlessness 2025

WHO WE ARE  

Operation Nightwatch (Nightwatch) reduces the impact of poverty and homelessness in keeping with Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbors. Nightwatch provides food, shelter, housing and hope to Seattle’s most vulnerable population. Join us for an evening of sharing, dining, coffee and conversation with our board, community, staff and friends 

THE EVENT  

Sock It to Homelessness is an in-person event on December 7th, 2025. Socks are critical to the comfort and well-being of homeless people. Imagine what it must be like to have the same pair of nasty, wet socks on your feet, 24-hours a day. Not good. Socks won’t solve our community’s homeless crisis. But socks can keep homeless people hopeful, knowing there are neighbors like you, who care.

Opportunities/Shifts 

Greeters: greet guests at the door, make sure they sign in, show where to drop socks, provide in-kind receipt if requested, direct to snacks, inform about tours.

Need: 2 people

Sock Counter: Carefully count socks and keep a tally to share at the end of the event.

Need: 4

Sock Processors: remove any packaging, fold, place into crates

Need: 12-15 people

Sock Runners: help donors unload from vehicles as needed, carry socks from drop off to counting zone, carry socks from counting to crating zone, carry crates into sock room

Need: 2 people

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are helping greet the guest and meal service. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are help with morning service and clean up. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are helping greet the guest and meal service. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are help with morning service and clean up. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are help setting up the shelter and greeting/getting information from the guests as they arrive at the shelter.  Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are helping greet the guests, serve a hot meal and getting the guests settled in for bed. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties: 

putting all the linens in laundry bags, spraying mats, chairs, and tables with bleach cleaner and wiping them off and then putting them away; assistance with collecting all trash into trash receptacles, wiping down all high touch surfaces with disinfectant cleaner, assistance as needed with mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming; assistance with packing up cold weather shelter set up neatly and loading it into it storage.

Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are help with morning service and clean up. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

The Cold Weather Shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 degrees or below. The volunteer duties are help setting up the shelter and helping with service. Please sign up for the shifts that you are available for, and I will let you know the day prior to your scheduled shift if the Cold Weather shelter will be open. 

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

Donate 1-2 hours every week to help a student get closer to meeting academic goals, gain confidence, and feel more excited to come to school. By tutoring at Rising Star, you help strengthen academic supports for elementary-grade students in public schools. 

Your regular duties may include:

Training

Skills needed

Rising Star Elementary is located on Beacon Hill and serves nearly 350 students. Join our vibrant, multicultural community as a volunteer! 

At Seattle Public Schools, we celebrate diversity, nurture cultural and ethnic pride in our students, and honor home languages. Rising Star Elementary is a neighborhood school with a rich and diverse population of students:
- 65% of our students identify as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx. 
- 40% of students are English Language Learners.

Interested? Complete the Volunteer Interest Form so we can share it with the teacher.

You will hear from the teacher via email. Some teachers schedule virtual or phone meetings with interested volunteers before finalizing their placements.

If you and the teacher decide to move forward, you will receive instructions on how to complete the online volunteer application and background check process.

You can begin volunteering after your volunteer application is approved by the central office.

Academic Support in Reading

Reading support volunteers focus on filling critical gaps that students have in foundational reading skills. Each week, volunteers will work with the (same) student on important concepts in both reading literature and non-fiction texts, including decoding skills, fluency skills, and reading comprehension. The content used within this role is provided by the classroom teacher in collaboration with the English Language Development teacher.

Our goals

Schedule

Choose one or more shifts per week - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Volunteer for 90 or 120 minutes per shift (30 minutes per student)

Flexible shifts between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Learn more about our school at https://risingstares.seattleschools.org/ 

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, your shifts will include responding to emergencies within 2 hours, night or day, rain or shine, either on the scene or coordinating remotely to provide immediate compassion and care. With experience and further training you can take on leadership and response coordination roles to have a wider impact. At the same time, you’ll be developing skills that you may choose to apply to larger-scale disaster response efforts with the Red Cross.

Support your community from your living room. Dispatch help in real time and make a difference behind the scenes. Flexible shifts available.

Make a Real-Time Impact During Disasters

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene.

What You’ll Do:

What You’ll Need:

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started: Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Come up pack up toys for families in need! VOAWW teamed up with the Salvation Army to help pack up toys for distribution. 

Come help assemble holiday ornament gifts. :) This entails attaching a small VOAWW charm to a holiday ornament, wrapping up the ornament and securing it in a small giftbag.

***This will require delicate work with small objects.

Help spread joy to the seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities served by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season.

Spend a weekday afternoon meeting up with other volunteers at our South Seattle (Beacon Hill) office to sort, decorate, and prepare holiday greeting cards to mail to our clients in time for Thanksgiving and/or the winter holiday season.

Thursday, December 11 @ 12pm - 4:30pm

Drop in any time! Come as an individual, or bring your own group.

All supplies provided; Additional contributions of handwritten cards / donations are welcomed.

Note: This service project is behind-the-scenes, not including clients. If interested in direct client interaction with our seniors, caregivers, and/or adults with disabilities, refer to our additional volunteer opportunities. 

Make a meaningful impact this Thanksgiving.

Tom’s Turkey Drive is just around the corner. Partners INW is looking for volunteers to help bring the holiday spirit to life and distribute 2,500 turkeys for Thanksgiving!

Each year, thousands of families in our community receive a complete Thanksgiving meal—thanks to the time, energy, and heart of people like you.

There are many ways to get involved: packing boxes, distributing meals, greeting families, or assisting with event logistics. Whether you can give a few hours or an entire day, your support truly makes a difference.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups to come together in service. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it’s a tradition that brings people closer while helping those in need.

Sign up and choose however many shifts your heart desires because we can't do without YOU!

This committee provides guidance, oversight, and support to all major forms of individual and business donor planning, development, management, and reporting. This volunteer opportunity allows you to flex your creative, strategic and relational skills to bring together community-minded people and organizations who support equitable access to nature's benefits!

We believe everyone has the skills to fundraise, and incorporate fundraising training into our annual calendar. No experience necessary, but willingness to actively participate in both planning and implementation a must.  

Commitment: meets monthly with a suggested one-year term.

Skyline Adventures needs volunteers to come up to the mountain at Bluewood and help kids and teens from B5 youth program: getting warm outer clothing on, latching boots, and off to their lessons.  After the lessons and lunch, we need the volunteers to free-ski or snowboard with the kids until 2:30pm.  Then we need extra hands to hang up all of the used gear and getting the kids back to their bus.  Afterwards: you can ski all you want until Bluewood closes. 

B5 is a local non-profit located in Kennewick, WA that serves refugee and immigrant communities. Some of the kids have never seen snow before and others have been coming up with our program for years.  They are a fun group!

https://www.thriveatb5.org

Details: arrive at the Skyline lodge at 8:30am. We will give you a free lift ticket. Around 9am the ski bus arrives and we get the kids outfitted in snow gear and help them pick up their rental equipment.  Once ready to go, we help the kids get to their lesson that Bluewood provides.  For lunch, everyone gets a lunch ticket and goes into the main lodge to grab their meal.  After lunch, the kids get to free ski until 2:30pm. We like to make sure there is a volunteer with the kids in case they need help getting up after a fall and to make sure they don't go down any black diamond routes. 

There will be a seasoned volunteer up on the mountain as well so just bring yourself, your gear, and we will show you the rest. -If you don't have skis or a snowboard let us know and we can arrange those for you at no charge.

Position Description:

Provide general administrative support for Job Training and Education (JTE) Centers by greeting students and visitors, answering phones, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reports To: Center Manager or Volunteer Supervisor

Essential Qualifications and Competencies:

Candidate must maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling critical documents and informationComfortable with basic computer functionsBasic knowledge and application of Microsoft Word and ExcelExcellent organizational skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsA demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Essential Physical Abilities: Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 10 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms. Able to traverse a wide variety of physical environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs. Able to communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited English skills, large groups and small groups and individuals. Able to use standard office equipment without assistance.

 Working Environment/Conditions: Office environment; moderate noise level.

Time Commitment: Flexible business hours; 4-12 hours per week preferred.

Are you looking to make a tangible difference in your community? Join us as a friendly and compassionate Grocery Distribution Volunteer, helping neighbors in the Seattle area access nutritious food in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Our grocery distribution program runs during the following times, and you can select a shift that works best for you:

Tuesdays:

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesdays: At capacity

Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

As a Grocery Distribution Volunteer, you will:

Greet and assist clients as they select their groceries.

Restock items on the grocery line and help maintain a clean, organized space.

Carry bags or assist clients as needed.

Support a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Friendly, approachable, and eager to help people from diverse backgrounds.

Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and able to lift items weighing up to 25–50 lbs.

Available during weekday shifts and able to commit to a regular weekly schedule of 2–3 hours.

Open to receiving instructions and collaborating with a supportive team.

Bonus: Knowledge of a second language (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Russian, etc.) is helpful but not required!

Clear orientation and training to set you up for success.

Guidance and support throughout your volunteer experience.

A flexible schedule and a role that best fits your strengths and availability.

Directly impact the community by helping neighbors access nutritious food.

Build connections with a diverse group of clients, staff, and volunteers.

Gain experience in a client-facing, fast-paced environment.

Be part of a welcoming, mission-driven team fighting food insecurity.

Ready to Join?
Your energy and compassion can make a huge difference in someone’s day. Reach out today, and let’s find the perfect role and schedule for you at the Pike Market Food Bank!

Various types of officice work , computer input and mailings

Join us at the Habitat Store this summer and make a meaningful difference! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with taking in customer donations and enhance their presentation for our showroom floor. By becoming a Store Donations Helper, you’ll have a chance to: 

Plus, you’ll feel proud of volunteering and DOING something about affordable housing in your community, because the proceeds from selling Store donations go directly towards building safe, affordable homes for Homebuyers in Skagit Valley! 

Store Donations Helpers assist staff with the following tasks: 

For these tasks, you'll need to be able to: 

Volunteer Hours: 

Do you want to make a difference by helping Affordable Housing projects happen in our community? Looking to build job experience, resume and recommendation support, or learn new skills? Or, maybe you want an excuse to get out, have some fun, meet new people in a low-key setting, or volunteer with a friend? Whatever your reason, we hope volunteering with our Store team is a rewarding experience!

The Habitat Store is Skagit Habitat for Humanity's biggest fundraiser for building Affordable Homes. The Store sells donated items, and the proceeds from every sale go towards our building projects, which help families find strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter. There are several projects and positions in the store, including:

The Store is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6.

Help keep Skagit Habitat for Humanity building by volunteering in the store!

Please visit www.skagithabitat.com/volunteer to fill out a Volunteer Inquiry, and we will contact you.

Our youth programs are looking for volunteers with practical or technical skills to share — from computer basics to creative crafts, building, design, or everyday know-how. Retirees and hobbyists welcome! Your experience can make a lasting impact.

Ways we would love to integrate you into our programs

1. Visit the teen center and share your skill

2. Be apart of a workshop in our lobby

3. Join the after school elementary program and be apart of an enrichment program

Have other ideas? We'd love to hear them!

Did you know that our climbing wall is the tallest in Washington?! Its 62 1/2 feet tall!

We are seeking volunteers to assist with youth and adult programs, open climb times and route setting. Join the comradery and community!

With a goal of increasing program offerings and family climb times, our volunteers are essential!

Belay experience is a bonus but training is provided.

Flexible schedule. 

Do you love helping people and keeping things neat and welcoming? Join our team as a Member Services Volunteer. This is a great way to join our Y community! You’ll play an important part in making sure our Y stays clean, organized, and friendly for everyone who walks through the doors.

What you’ll do:

What we’re looking for:

Join Transitions in celebrating the holiday season by wrapping gifts for participants in our programs. Every holiday season, generous donors sponsor and donate items from the participants' wish lists to be given as gifts to the family or individual. We need your help to wrap all these gifts! Please give of your time and energy to help bring joy to families who are experiencing hardships.

Sign up here to make a difference!!

Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 8am to 8pm
Location: Transitions Administrative Office, 3128 N Hemlock St

If you have any questions, please reach out:

Maria Meeds
509.271.2910
mmeeds@help4women.org 

If you are interested in sponsoring a family by purchasing gifts, please contact:

Justin Schumacher
509.271.3115
jschumacher@help4women.org 

Support riparian and meadow restoration efforts at one of Bellingham’s newest and most popular parks! We will be removing invasive plants and planting native trees and shrubs near East Bear Creek, joined by NSEA!

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center

Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Angeline’s is an adult women’s day center, providing a respite, hygiene center and serving meals to about 200 + women every day.

Tasks may include helping prepare meals, decorating tasty salads, serving meals, meal clean up, organizing donations and taking on various cleaning tasks, all while getting to engaging the women  

The volunteer shifts are Breakfast: 7:30-10am, Lunch: 11:30am-1:30pm, Dinner: 3:30-5pm Monday through Saturday. You choose your shift and how often you want to volunteer.

Volunteers must be 18 years and older and pass a Washington State Patrol background check. 

When a large-scale disaster impacts a community, multiple agencies and resources are needed to walk alongside them to provide response and recovery support. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) Service Associate you’ll connect with local partners to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise, and ensure that all disaster-affected communities, including traditionally underserved populations, have access to Red Cross services.

Your volunteer role involves implementing the CEP plan, engaging with organizations, and supporting multi-agency collaborative efforts to promote regional engagement and inclusive partnerships.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

If you have the passion to build relationships with community partners, this is the perfect role for you! To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

Make a Real-Time Impact

During Disasters Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene. What You’ll Do:

Monitor incoming disaster alerts and assess response needs

Dispatch Red Cross volunteers to provide immediate assistance

Communicate clearly and calmly with team members and affected individuals Use Red Cross systems to track and manage response activities

What You’ll Need:

Comfort talking on the phone with new people

Ability to learn and use computer applications

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and phone

Willingness to complete Red Cross training

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started:  www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

When housing is disrupted in communities due to a large disaster it can be tough for many individuals to secure new long term consistent/reliable housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associate assists shelter residents and disaster victims create long term personal plans to overcome obstacles and transition into a stable housing solution. They play an important role in minimizing disaster caused displacement and aid in long term recovery.

Do you have a Flexible schedule that would allow you to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disasters? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals over 18 who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of a disaster caused by displacement. All training and Travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. 

To join our team visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter office at Joinusnw@redcross.org.

When disasters strike, it takes coordinated efforts of government agencies working alongside nonprofit organizations to quickly respond and help chart the path forward. Volunteers serving as Government Operations Service Associates serve as direct contact with government partners, often in an Emergency Operations Center or other coordination center, during a Disaster Relief Operation to ensure that Red Cross actions are aligned with the government.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need.

Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. 

Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Support Red Cross Life Saving Mission - Serve as a Blood Donor Ambassador!

Welcome and greet blood donors during a Red Cross Blood drive by providing exceptional customer services and ensuring a rewarding/positive  experience, so donors return next time. 

Enhance your customer service skills and gain experience working directly in healthcare setting. Staff reception area, support donor check-in process with their appointment time, ask donors to read required medical material, and make telephone calls for reminders and additional follow up. 

Support hospitality experience by offering refreshments and giving immediate attention to anyone feeling unwell. Invite donors to to return by providing educational information about the positive impact and lifesaving service of blood donations. 

Schedule minimum of one 6 hour shift per month 

For more information visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or email us at joinusnw@redcross.org. 

Every day, men and women answer our nation’s call to serve in the armed forces. The American Red Cross stands by these heroes from the day they enlist throughout their military careers and beyond. Our Hero Care Network Caseworkers provide emergency communications and critical care to our military members, veterans and their families.

If you are someone with strong listening skills and the ability to work with culturally diverse populations, you can gift your time and join the Hero Care Network.

To learn more about how you can make these very important connections visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at joinusnw@redcross.org.

The Red Cross Logistics Fulfillment Service Associate plays an essential role in disaster response operations by ensuring that congregate shelters receive the necessary supplies. From procuring materials to delivering them efficiently, our logistics team is the backbone of our relief efforts.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? If you have a heart for helping and  working behind the scenes to support those displaced by disasters and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect role for you. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

Join us in making a difference and providing essential resources to those in need. To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

After a disaster, a hot meal and a warm smile can be a powerful source of comfort and hope. As a Feeding Service Associate with the Red Cross, you’ll help nourish both body and spirit— whether by serving meals at a shelter or delivering food directly to neighborhoods impacted by disaster. Your presence can be a light in someone’s darkest moment.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To learn more about how you can make sure that no one goes hungry after a disaster, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Registration closed - event full. Please reach out to rianna.bidon@parks.wa.gov for future events and to be added to our volunteer mailing list. Thanks! 

When: Saturday, November 157th: 10AM-2PM

Where: Wilber Trailhead, The Centennial Trail

Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

47.732302158191175, -117.51374203298147

Overview: Riverside State Park consists of 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. Recreational opportunities include mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, boating and more!

Project Description: From Wilber Trailhead, we will walk down the Centennial trail about ½ mile to the CCC camp area. There are several overstocked stands of Ponderosa Pine trees in the area that could use some thinning. By removing the weaker trees and leaving the appropriate amount of space for the healthier trees, we can improve the health of the stand as well as reduce wildfire severity risks. We will start out by using handsaws and loppers to remove smaller trees. For the second half of the event, we can fire up the woodchipper and broadcast the mulch within the newly thinned stand of trees.

Hiking Information: ½ mile on flat, paved trail. After our safety briefing at the trailhead, we will hike down the Centennial Trail to the CCC camp.

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Recommended:

Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. We also will be providing tools but if you would like to bring your own, we will be using: handsaws, loppers, and pole saws.

Come join our mischief!

At Magpie Thrift in Capitol Hill, staff and volunteers help to distribute donated items at affordable prices to local shoppers. Any profits derived from Magpie Thrift are funneled directly back into Everly, our new nonprofit making sustainable living more accessible to our city through education, community service, and resource redistribution. This unique relationship allows us to help keep valuable items out of the landfill while investing customer funds back into caring for their community!

Magpie Thrift is a proudly Queer-focused store offering an LGBTQ-friendly shopping environment.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Purpose
Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring that STEM Paths
Innovation Network (SPIN) fulfills its mission by planning for its future, monitoring its
operations and evaluating its performance. The Board of Directors works in close
partnership with the Executive Directors who lead the day-to-day operations of SPIN.
The Board of Directors is entrusted with fiduciary duties to make choices that safeguard
the welfare of the organization’s financial interests.
For more information, please contact Katherine Barr: katb@stempaths.org
To apply, please fill out this form:
https://stempaths.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/99f5a0a6-c0e3-4535-ac2e-82cb9ee549f2
Currently recruiting for the following needs:
Area of expertise
● Administration/Management
● Experience with non-profit boards
● Fundraising
● Human resources
● Understand community needs
Access to resources
● Connections to potential individual donors
● Connections to corporate/foundation dollars
Community connections
● Strong ties to local communities
● Businesses/Corporations
● Political/government
● Philanthropy
Key responsibilities
Advance the mission: To close the opportunity gap in STEM education and careers for
women and BIPOC communities.
● Actively promote the mission of SPIN, contributing ideas, and expertise

● Be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs
● Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services
● Participate in the development of SPIN’s strategic plan to accomplish its mission,
oversee its implementation, and evaluate its success
Ensure necessary resources
● A personal financial contribution at whatever level feels right to you
● Recruit others for SPIN’s fundraising events
● Actively participate in fundraising
● Promote SPIN and its work to uplift its public image
● Commit 3-5 hours each month to board service
Provide effective oversight
● Hire and evaluate the Executive Directors
● Monitor the effectiveness of SPIN’s programs and services
● Ensure the financial health of SPIN, including approving its annual budget, audit
reports, and material business decisions
● Select an auditor and receive the auditor’s report
● Ensure that the organization is aware of risks and has strong risk management
practices and protocols
Ensure effective Board of Director operations
● Attend Board meetings fully prepared to participate
● Assess the boards performance
● Follow board policies, including conflict of interest and confidentiality policies
● Serve on committees or task forces
● Assist in identifying and recruiting board members
Election, term length and participation.
Board members are elected by the Board of Directors. SPIN’s Board members will serve
a 2 year term and are eligible for reappointment for 2 additional years.
Board meetings are held monthly. Additional time may be required for committee
work, board development, and other board commitments.
Service on SPIN’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative
support, travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board Member duties.

Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our sixth tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Webster Pond. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special wetland ecosystem! 

We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our Seattle Tree Steward volunteers and neighbors who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day!

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water.

Labor of Love is Open Arms' annual event where we raise critical funds and awareness for reproductive justice and birth equity. We invite volunteers to join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and help us create a warm, welcoming event. 

Create holiday memories that last a lifetime at Winterfest! Open Arms invites to help us create warm, welcoming event for families. Together, we will bring the holiday cheer, distribute diapers, connect families to resources, and introduce kids to Santa.

The "Wishes for Dishes" Lead Volunteer would oversee our dish rescue program which redirects dishes headed for the landfill into the hands of local refugee families at zero cost to them. Duties include: Recruit volunteers, or go yourself, to select dishes from what Goodwill is about to throw away - Tuesday mornings 8AM - as dictated by demand. Bring back to our storage unit in Issaquah, unload, sort. Pack dish kits as needed for families who have requested them. Schedule "shopping" trips when inventory dips.

Join us for a Forest Steward led planting event in Pioneer Park! Volunteers have been working hard removing ivy from the under story of the park. Now there is plenty of open space to repopulate with native plants. This will help create a healthier ecosystem with more biodiversity.

Get your hands in the dirt, work alongside neighbors and friends, and eat snacks! No experience necessary. All ages welcome; gloves and tools are provided.

Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.

When: Saturday, November 22nd, 10am-12pm

Where: Pioneer Park SE, a map will be provided for directions to the specific work site

What to bring: Dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (think: long pants, boots or sneakers). Bring water. Small snacks, gloves, and tools will be provided.

Join us for a Forest Steward led ivy removal event in Mercerdale Hillside Park. This beautiful and dynamic park is home to winding trails, a stream, and beautiful tree canopy. However, the forest floor of much of this park is covered in non-native common ivy. Help us remove ivy to create healthier ecosystems and more space for native plants to thrive.  

Get your hands in the dirt, work alongside neighbors and friends, and eat snacks! No experience necessary. All ages welcome; gloves and tools are provided.

Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.

When: Saturday, November 22nd, 10am-12pm

Where: Mercerdale Hillside, a map will be provided for directions to the specific work site

What to bring: Dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (think: long pants, boots or sneakers). Bring water. Small snacks, gloves, and tools will be provided.

Volunteers have been hard at work, clearing lots of weeds off the trail. Now it’s time to replace those weeds with plenty of native plants. Join this Forest Steward led event to help create healthier habitat along the trail. It will be a great chance to get your hands in the dirt and work alongside neighbors and friends! No experience necessary; gloves and tools are provided.

Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.

When: Saturday, November 29th, 10am-12pm

Where: 62nd Street Trail off of Island Crest Way, if driving you can park at the intersection of 84th Ave SE and SE 62nd st.

What to bring: Dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (think: long pants, boots or sneakers). Bring a water bottle. Small snacks, gloves, and tools will be provided.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Sustainable Connections' Food Recovery Program reduces food insecurity and addresses climate change by recovering and redistributing nutritious surplus food to neighbors in need. We need volunteers to help pick up food from restaurants and transport the food to hunger relief agencies. Sign up here!

We have a diverse list of food recovery opportunities between Monday and Friday from 8 am - 4 pm. Each shift only takes 30 minutes to an hour and works well for people with busy schedules. 

We currently have a couple afternoon shifts we need help with!

Plan to: 

Everyone is welcome! 

We provide on site training for your first volunteer shift in addition to written instructions for each of the pickup locations and drop off sites. Please contact us when you sign-up for your first shift and if you have any concerns or accessibility questions. 

Sign up here!

Every Room in our building has a bird feed on the window, or hanging outside of it!

While we do schedule time to do this sometimes it gets missed and our residents are sad. We would love to have a volunteer come in and maintain the bird feeders for us once a week! 

We supply the bird feed, and some resident purchase their own. 

We would love assistance with cleaning and filling them and then replacing the broken ones as the windy weather comes. 

We have a resident who is from Japan and while she speaks fluent english I would love to have a volunteer come in who can speak Japanese with her every so often. She lights up like it is Christmas when she has the opportunity to speak in her first language. 

The Surgery Center at Holy Family offers state-of-the-art technology, innovative treatment options, and a highly trained surgical staff.  Volunteers assist staff in this busy unit checking-in patients and escorting or transporting patients to their procedure or hospital room.  

Experience the benefit a dog visit brings to the health and well-being of hospitalized patients through this special program.  Dogs and their handlers must be certified with Pet Partners: Volunteer to Spread Joy and Comfort with Pets.

Our Soul Cart Volunteers are an integral part of keeping our Inpatient population socially and emotionally healthy.  They offer social interaction, and cognitive activities to combat boredom, melancholy and depression.  We also offer a variety of self-care items to help our patients feel a sense of normalcy in their day-to-day routine.  

Provides a secure, caring environment where elderly and impaired adults receive rehabilitation services, nursing care, and the opportunity to socialize. Volunteers assist during mealtime and afternoon activities, provide dog visits, and bring their own gifts and talents to share too - from MUSIC and ART to VIRTUAL/PHONE VISITS and YOGA. Other ideas always welcome! Must have an active Food Worker Card through the Washington State Department of Health to assist during meals. Dogs and their handlers must be certified with Pet Partners. 

Musicians promote a healing environment for patients, staff and visitors.  Roles vary by campus.  Holy Family, musicians offer the gift of performing arts, such as singing or playing an instrument, to an audience or 1:1 with patients.  Auditions required.  

Assist our busy kitchen team with nutritional meal prep and delivery to patients. Must have an active Food Worker Card through the Washington State Department of Health

Provide Information, escorting and wayfinding to patients and families as they enter the hospital, as well as other various tasks. 

Our busy emergency care team provides immediate high-level care, from sports injuries to heart attacks.  Volunteers assist staff with patient intake, provide wheelchair transportation for patients, and help with general cleaning and stocking tasks.  

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Our DAT team is responsible for:

Further requirements:

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and by email
* Excellent problem solving
* Ability to be consistently respond immediately to notification calls and dispatch DAT when on call

*Both in person and virtual opportunities available.

The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health services to people impacted by disasters and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery.

Requirements: Hold at minimum a Master’s Degree in one of the mental health professions listed below;

Any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW).

Please click "respond" if you have interest in this opportunity!

Do you have donor stewardship or sales experience? (Virtual volunteer opportunity)

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery.

We are looking for volunteers to join our team to be on-call purely for translation assistance to ensure we have the workforce able to serve our population. 

After your initial training and orientation, you will join a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers to be on-call when your language skills are needed. With experience and further training you can take on leadership and response coordination roles to have a wider impact. At the same time, you’ll be developing skills that you may choose to apply to larger-scale disaster response efforts with the Red Cross.

When disasters strike, it takes coordinated efforts of government agencies working alongside nonprofit organizations to quickly respond and help chart the path forward. Volunteers serving as Government Operations Service Associates serve as direct contact with government partners, often in an Emergency Operations Center or other coordination center, during a Disaster Relief Operation to ensure that Red Cross actions are aligned with the government.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

When housing is disrupted in communities due to a large disaster it can be tough for many individuals to secure new long term consistent/reliable housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associate assists shelter residents and disaster victims create long term personal plans to overcome obstacles and transition into a stable housing solution. They play an important role in minimizing disaster caused displacement and aid in long term recovery.

Do you have a Flexible schedule that would allow you to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disasters? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals over 18 who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of a disaster caused by displacement. All training and Travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. 

To join our team visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter office at Joinusnw@redcross.org.

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need.

Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless.  Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in

Are you a licensed health care professional? Join the Red Cross!

Disaster Health Services Responders provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers.

Support to the DAT response, shelter operations, emergency aid stations, outreach activities, and casework and recovery planning during a disaster relief operation .

Time Commitment:

Minimum 8-hours per month

Requirements:

Every day, men and women answer our nation’s call to serve in the armed forces. The American Red Cross stands by these heroes from the day they enlist throughout their military careers and beyond. Our Hero Care Network Caseworkers provide emergency communications and critical care to our military members, veterans and their families.

If you are someone with strong listening skills and the ability to work with culturally diverse populations, you can gift your time and join the Hero Care Network.

To learn more about how you can make these very important connections visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at joinusnw@redcross.org.

The Red Cross Logistics Fulfillment Service Associate plays an essential role in disaster response operations by ensuring that congregate shelters receive the necessary supplies. From procuring materials to delivering them efficiently, our logistics team is the backbone of our relief efforts.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? If you have a heart for helping and  working behind the scenes to support those displaced by disasters and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect role for you. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. Join us in making a difference and providing essential resources to those in need.

To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

After a disaster, a hot meal and a warm smile can be a powerful source of comfort and hope. As a Feeding Service Associate with the Red Cross, you’ll help nourish both body and spirit— whether by serving meals at a shelter or delivering food directly to neighborhoods impacted by disaster. Your presence can be a light in someone’s darkest moment.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To learn more about how you can make sure that no one goes hungry after a disaster, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Become a Volunteer English Class Facilitator in Lynden, WA!

Do you want to empower adults in your community with the gift of language? Volunteer with the Whatcom Literacy Council and help us support adult English Language Learners in improving their basic English skills.

Some teaching experience necessary for this position. We provide training and resources.

What:

Facilitate a class of 30-40 adults learning English. Optional classroom assistance is provided.

Where:

Lynden, WA

When:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 AM

Minimum Commitment:

January 6th, 2026 to February 26th, 2026

Interested? 

Contact Mara Louter at sgc@whatcomliteracy.org or (360) 255-1131 to learn more!

Ready Now? 

Click here to fill out the volunteer application!

Together, we can open doors for adults in our community—one English lesson at a time!

These positions are reserved for individuals that are caseworkers of clients with special needs that need a job coach or caseworker to accompany them in their volunteer tasks. The work will be customized to suit the individual abilities. Hours will flex based on individual availability. These shifts are pre-arranged

We are looking for a small group (3-5) people to come to Rockwood South Hill to fold napkins 2-3 times a week for 2 hours.

Criminal background check, Food Handling Permit and a TB test are requirements for this volunteer opportunity. Background check and TB test are completed onsite. 

Rockwood Retirement Volunteer Application

Interested in getting involved with Spokane Edible Tree Project behind the scenes? Come join our Events Committee! We meet once a month to plan fun events that keep our nonprofit going strong. Currently, we need help organizing our annual Bringing in the Harvest Fundraiser, that takes place on September 22nd. Come help us as we secure donations, organize games, and publicize our event! We are meeting 2-4 times per month until our event. 

Set up Food bank area for distribution. Lifting bending and reaching are part of the job requirements. Hours can be flexible.

* You may be placed in other departments to help out as needed.

Thank you for thinking of us in donating your precious time. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.

  *To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule.

Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

Looking for a way to help local families at the holidays?  The Skagit Valley Herald Christmas Fund, which provides toys, books, hats, and food gift cards to thousands of children each year, could use help in the following areas this year:

 Telephone/Office Help: Mid-November through Mid-December, Mon.-Fri., 10 am – 3 pm   

Toy Distribution:  December 17-20, 2025 & Late Registration Dec. 22-23, 2025 

3-hour shifts available: 9:30 am – 12:45 pm, and 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm 

To Volunteer, please call the Christmas Fund at 360-419-7261 or email christmasfund@skagitpublishing.com 

 Thank you,

Paula Becker, Co-Administrator

Skagit Valley Herald Christmas Fund

Office: 360-419-7261 (Nov-Dec)

Mobile:  707-481-9488

We need your help!!! Each week, more neighbors come to our doors, and our resources continue to shrink. We know this need will only grow in the coming weeks. At VOAWW, we are committed to helping everyone who turns to us for support, but we cannot do it alone!!

Come help hand out slips of paper with the most needed food items and collect donations at the Safeway in Everett. 

**Looking for volunteers who are familiar with Dyslexia**

Tutor an Adult Learner - Change a Life!

Interested in volunteering your time to support literacy? Become a 1-to-1 tutor for an adult who needs help with reading, writing, math, and/or computer skills.

The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners who would like to build skills to help them reach their goals as parents, in the workplace, and in the community.  Tutor training provided. No second language or teaching experience is required. Please visit our website to find our application and for more information about how to become a tutor. 

https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/one-to-one-tutor

Where:

in person

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

4 hours per week for 12+ months

Contact: 
Ashley Meyer

alp@whatcomliteracy.org

360-306-1612

Qualifications

 Requirements

The Whatcom Literacy Council is a member of ProLiteracy America and a United Way partner agency.  We provide free one-to-one tutoring and small classes. Our tutors can work with learners throughout Whatcom County at a public meeting place and at times that fit our learners' busy schedules. 

We are seeking Classroom Assistant volunteers to assist in English classes at BTC and WCC for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Classes are in the morning and evening.  The minimum commitment is one class (2 hrs per week) for one academic quarter. 

Adult education lifts people out of poverty. Having a GED or a high school diploma means higher salaries, good job opportunities, and better working conditions.

Interested in volunteering your time to support adult literacy and adult basic education in Whatcom County but don't have the time to commit to 1-to-1 tutoring? Would you like to develop your tutoring skills? We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as classroom tutors in the Adult Basic Education, GED, and ESL courses taught at both Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College. This is a great opportunity for you to give back to the community that only requires about 2 hours of your time each week for an academic quarter. You will be assisting an instructor, so you don't need to worry about lesson planning - just helping students master the material so they can fulfill their educational goals and improve their lives.  

Visit our website to learn more and to fill out an application:

https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/classroom-assistant  

We are happy to answer any questions you may have!

Contact:

Ashley Meyer, Classroom Assistant Coordinator 

alp@whatcomliteracy.org

Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes and more devastating wildfires.

As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater.

Volunteers help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Join us and turn your compassion into action by becoming a volunteer today. We are actively recruiting for these critical volunteer roles:

Shelter Support Team: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.

Disaster Health Services Team: During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.

Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

When a large-scale disaster impacts a community, multiple agencies and resources are needed to walk alongside them to provide response and recovery support. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) Service Associate you’ll connect with local partners to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise, and ensure that all disaster-affected communities, including traditionally underserved populations, have access to Red Cross services.

Your volunteer role involves implementing the CEP plan, engaging with organizations, and supporting multi-agency collaborative efforts to promote regional engagement and inclusive partnerships.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

If you have the passion to build relationships with community partners, this is the perfect role for you! To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

When housing is disrupted in communities due to a large disaster it can be tough for many individuals to secure new long term consistent/reliable housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associate assists shelter residents and disaster victims create long term personal plans to overcome obstacles and transition into a stable housing solution. They play an important role in minimizing disaster caused displacement and aid in long term recovery.

Do you have a Flexible schedule that would allow you to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disasters? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals over 18 who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of a disaster caused by displacement.

All training and Travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.  To join our team visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter office at Joinusnw@redcross.org.

When disasters strike, it takes coordinated efforts of government agencies working alongside nonprofit organizations to quickly respond and help chart the path forward. Volunteers serving as Government Operations Service Associates serve as direct contact with government partners, often in an Emergency Operations Center or other coordination center, during a Disaster Relief Operation to ensure that Red Cross actions are aligned with the government.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

Every day, men and women answer our nation’s call to serve in the armed forces. The American Red Cross stands by these heroes from the day they enlist throughout their military careers and beyond. Our Hero Care Network Caseworkers provide emergency communications and critical care to our military members, veterans and their families. If you are someone with strong listening skills and the ability to work with culturally diverse populations, you can gift your time and join the Hero Care Network.

To learn more about how you can make these very important connections visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at joinusnw@redcross.org.

Make a Real-Time Impact

During Disasters Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor incoming disaster alerts and assess response needs

Dispatch Red Cross volunteers to provide immediate assistance

Communicate clearly and calmly with team members and affected individuals

Use Red Cross systems to track and manage response activities

What You’ll Need:

Comfort talking on the phone with new people

Ability to learn and use computer applications

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and phone

Willingness to complete Red Cross training

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started: 

www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

When a large-scale disaster impacts a community, multiple agencies and resources are needed to walk alongside them to provide response and recovery support. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) Service Associate you’ll connect with local partners to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise, and ensure that all disaster-affected communities, including traditionally underserved populations, have access to Red Cross services.

Your volunteer role involves implementing the CEP plan, engaging with organizations, and supporting multi-agency collaborative efforts to promote regional engagement and inclusive partnerships.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

If you have the passion to build relationships with community partners, this is the perfect role for you! To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

Help us power up! We are looking for volunteers to help us with our tool maintenance. We have both weekly and monthly volunteer opportunities to help us keep up with routine maintenance, fix damaged tools, and make more tools available to our community.