Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Do you have weekday morning or afternoon availability to bring joy to adults with disabilities?

Support adults with disabilities at Full Life Care's South Seattle Adult Day Health Center in Beacon Hill during 1:1 interactions and group activities, which may include:

Come for a one-time event individually or in a group (available ongoing), or sign up for weekly shifts. 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details via email.

Minimum age of 18 is required, unless part of a youth group with an adult group leader.

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

Bring your interests and talents to an engaging volunteer role in a team of like-minded volunteers. Whether it’s interest in crafts, reading, movies, a gift of gab, or empathetic ear, all are welcome!

Help relieve stress and prevent burnout by supporting an unpaid family caregiver, who may, for example, ask you to help organize their home, plan a special occasion, help with a gardening project, pick up their dry cleaning or spend time with the person they care for while they go for a cup of coffee with a friend.

In just 4 flexible hours a month and a one-year commitment you can lift the spirits of an unpaid family caregiver and their dependent, gain a unique life experience, and enrich your spare time.

Click Respond to confirm interest, and receive more details via email. 

As one caregiver said of her Care Team: "I truly am grateful for our team. Their kindness and their readiness to provide meaningful interaction with my husband [the care recipient] has been greatly beneficial to me not feeling isolated and alone. This week your team allowed me to see people I had not seen since before the pandemic. All of the team is warm, friendly, and compassionate."

Are you available to lend your gardening expertise on weekday morning or afternoons to help spread joy to adults with disabilities at the headquarters of our nonprofit Full Life Care? 

Plan usage and plantings for garden areas, design gardening activities for adult day health participants with disabilities and volunteer work parties, and more!

Spread comfort and joy to elders and adults with disabilities. Donate handmade hats and scarves to our non-profit! 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details to mail or drop off donations in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

We welcome contributions of items on an ongoing basis, year-round. 

Passionate about supporting a lonely and isolated elder in your local community by offering long-term, one-on-one friendly companionship visits?

Consider joining ElderFriends!

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive more details via email. 

Visits may include a mix of phone calls, in-home visits, outings, hobby sharing, and more at a location of your choice in King County, WA.

No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.

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: 

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

Gentleman that has had a recent surgery could use help!

Please contact Pat Sanders (360) 840-1206

Address: 414 Noble

Volunteer Job Description: Library Page Position

Summary: Accurately shelves library materials according to alphabetical order or Dewey Decimal number. Shelf reads or organizes materials on the shelf. Dusts shelves and straightens library materials as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Shelve library materials in assigned sections

• Shelf reading of library shelves in assigned sections

• Dusting of shelves while shelving or shelf reading

• Straighten library materials on shelves while shelving or shelf reading

Standard Functions:

• Dependable and punctual

• Upholds all library policies and procedures of Mount Vernon Library Commons and the City of Mount Vernon

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical systems

• Able to learn to maintain and organize library materials

• Able to complete repetitive tasks with complete accuracy

• Able to work independently and dependably to complete routine tasks

• Able to refer information-seeking questions to staff

• Able to read, write, and understand instructions

Physical Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort in the handling of light materials

• Pushing or pulling library carts, up to 30+ pounds

• Lifting, stretching, reaching, and stooping

Training and Support Provided: Library volunteer orientation and additional online learning

Time Commitment: Flexible schedule, committed to 1-4 hours per week

Length of Commitment: Minimum of 6 months

Volunteer Job Description: Library Keeper

Position Summary: Maintains a clean and welcoming environment for library patrons by performing light cleaning tasks. Tidies public areas to uphold the library's standards of cleanliness and safety.

Essential Functions:

• Vacuums carpets and sweeps floors

• Cleans interior glass surfaces

• Wipes down and sanitizes tables, chairs, and high-touch surfaces (e.g., computer stations, door handles)

• Sanitizes toys, play areas, and surfaces in the Youth Services Department

• Dusts shelves

• Reports maintenance or supply needs to supervisor

Standard Functions:

• Dependable and punctual

• Upholds all library policies and procedures of Mount Vernon Library Commons and the City of Mount Vernon

• Performs other duties as assigned Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks with attention to detail

• Able to work independently and dependably

• Able to use basic cleaning supplies and equipment safely

Physical Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort

• Handling light materials

• Operating vacuum cleaner and handling cleaning equipment

• Standing, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling

Training and Support Provided: Library volunteer orientation and on-site guidance

Time Commitment: Flexible schedule, committed to 1-4 hours per week

Length of Commitment: Minimum of 6 months

This volunteer opportunity consists of sorting, stocking food, portioning bulk food, and helping distribute food to clients.

Food Bank Shifts: 

8:00am-2:30pm

8:00am-11:15am

11:00am-2:30pm

When you arrive at the Food Bank, please park on the side street and come through the side door in the parking lot. 

If Everett school district is CLOSED or 2-hour late start the food bank is CLOSED. Please check here for closures: Everett Public Schools / Homepage (everettsd.org)

Note:

In a professional/casual work setting, volunteers should wear clothing that is comfortable and practical for work but not distracting or offensive to others. Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to other volunteers, clients, or employees is unacceptable.

In the food bank, volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures. Volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes in the food bank.

Volunteers Needed: Help Build Lynnwood’s Future — With LEGO! Are you a LEGO enthusiast with a passion for creativity and community? We're assembling a team of skilled builders to help construct a detailed LEGO model of the new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center — and we need you! This model will serve as a showpiece in the new building helping residents and visitors envision the future of our community in a fun and interactive way. Let’s build-up the Lynnwood community — one brick at a time!

Volunteer Attributes: We’re looking for volunteers who: • Love working with LEGO bricks • Experience with LEGO MOCs (My Own Creations) or architectural builds is a plus, but not required! • Want to be part of a unique community project.

Bellingham At Home (BAH), a non-profit membership organization, is a virtual Village in Bellingham WA empowering older adults to stay active and engaged while living in their own homes and neighborhoods.  It is a program of the Whatcom Council on Aging.

The Village is powered by volunteers who provide “good neighbor” assistance to older folks in our community. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments and other services in Bellingham, take members shopping, provide companionship, complete light home repairs and garden maintenance, and other tasks as needed.  (BAH does NOT provide medical assistance, personal care, nor ongoing cleaning and maintenance tasks.)

If you are searching for opportunities to use your skills to support the Bellingham community and enjoy talking with interesting people who have many life experiences to share, you’d make a great BAH volunteer. Most assistance requests are for 2-hour time slots and you can let us know when you are available.  There is no weekly commitment; flexibility to meet your own schedule. BAH members reward our volunteers with their most grateful appreciation!

Office volunteers staff the volunteer desk in the Bellingham at Home office.

Tasks include:

Qualifications:

Shifts:

We have office shifts available in the mornings and afternoons.

A six-month minimum commitment required.

Do you love to help people in your community?

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

Planning and Management Council (PMC) Members

Application Process

Once interested candidates complete and return the volunteer application form, they will be invited to interview with members of the Council.  Aging & Long Term Care Governing Board approval is required before membership begins.

Interested candidates can also attend a PMC meeting to see the Council in action. 

"A Matter of Balance" (MOB) is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.  Class participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and promote exercise to increase strength and balance.

The MOB program utilizes Volunteer Coaches to teach the eight two-hour sessions.  Classes are held in a variety of community-based settings and are led by two Volunteer Coaches. 

Volunteer Coaches receive eight hours of training by MOB Master Trainers.  Once trained, Volunteer Coaches are provided with the opportunity to observe MOB classes prior to teaching classes themselves. 

Volunteer Coaches should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability, a willingness to lead a small group, an interest in working with older adults and an ability to perform range of motion and low-level endurance exercises.  Experience in education or health care is a plus. 

Do you enjoy helping other people?  By answering people's questions about Medicare, you could make a difference in someone's life.  Our volunteers are trained and mentored so they can answer a variety of questions.  They are not selling or recommending any insurance product, agent, or company.

Each year SHIBA is in contact with more than 4,000 people to answer their Medicare questions and give them guidance.  We need your help to meet the growing demand. 

There are many ways volunteers can help.  One way is by explaining what care is covered.  Another way is looking into and reporting possible fraud.  Or perhaps you enjoy reaching out into the community to let people know where they can turn for help.  Volunteers assist people by phone, in person and through public presentations.  You will learn a lot and make a difference in the lives of others!

Basic computer skills are helpful.  Client confidentiality, a willingness to provide unbiased information, and no association with an insurance company are all a must.  Activities include one-on-one meetings with people who have questions attending update meetings, and getting to know other volunteers. 

What is STAR? The mission of STAR (Storytelling, Teaching Artists, Arts Integration, and Resilience) is to provide creative education through culturally responsive frameworks, with access to the arts and technology for 3rd through 5th graders at Holmes and Garfield elementary schools. STAR creates a safe, consistent learning space with Lead Teachers and volunteers who cultivate trust, get to know participants' passions and interests, foster collaborative friendships, set the culture, and provide social-emotional learning tools that strengthen wellbeing beyond the classroom. STAR features professional Teaching Artists, designers, and innovators who guide students through projects that strengthen artistic skills, foster problem-solving, and introduce new mediums for creative expression.

STAR students love their volunteers. If you enjoy spending time with 3rd-5th graders, they want to meet you! Mentors receive training from Spark Central to help encourage and develop STAR students’ creativity and build positive, playful relationships with them. Expertise in visual arts, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and other subjects explored in the program are not required - all you need is a desire to share yourself with these cool kids!

A year of STAR is organized into three units that engage students in investigative performance arts, technology and entrepreneurship, and large-scale visual art projects. In each project, Lead Teachers, Teaching Artists, and volunteer mentors guide and support students in identifying playful, impassioned ideas and developing them into powerful, tangible expressions of student voice.

Fall project: Atmosphere. Atmosphere gives artists the ability to tell stories with their breath. During this module, artists will create art with their breath and bodies as they dance, act, sing, and play.

Winter project: Satellite. It takes a lot of creatives, scientists, and innovators to create a satellite. For Satellite, artists will use technology to create art through animation, photography, film, science and entrepreneurship.

Spring project: Constellation. All the connections that make artists stronger. During Constellation, artists will gravitate toward tactile art that builds bridges between the previous units. The understanding of motion makes our paintings stronger. Thinking in 3D makes us better sculptors. Artists can expect to make art bigger and better than ever, on and off the canvas.

Time commitment: Mentors are expected at one school (either Garfield or Holmes) from 3-5 PM for at least one day each week. This program runs Tue-Fri from October to June. We are hoping to find volunteers who are available for the entire school year, but if you are only available for one unit, that is alright, too.

For the month of January, STAR will be limited to twice a week at each school. Holmes will be run on Wednesdays and Fridays and Garfield will be run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

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

Magnuson P-Patch has a well-used covered gathering space with a seating area that needs repair and upgrades. We'll be replacing an aging 20-foot-long seating bench and repairing and installing panels to keep rain out of the area. We'll also be using stepladders to prune overgrown trellis vines. We'll be using hand tools, hand pruners, loppers, and cordless drills. This will be a meaningful (and fun!) project. No previous experience required. 

Child Advocates needed! We are looking for a select group of people with extraordinary hearts to volunteer as Guardians ad Litem to represent to the best interest of children in the foster care system. There is an exceptional need for Native American and Hispanic volunteers.

Email Galstacyz@gmail.com, visit http://www.pnwgal.com/vgal-program or call 360-393-6666 for more information. If you would like to see an idea of the full agenda visit https://wachildadvocates.org/nextcoretraining/

We are planning our next in person training group and would love to hear from you!

We have an ongoing need for everyday people to volunteer as Guardians ad Litem (GAL) to represent to the court the best interest of our children in care. There are over 200 children in Skagit county who are abandoned or victims of abuse or neglect. We need people in our community to be a voice for these children. Our next training is coming up and we would love to tell you more about how you can advocate for an abused or neglected child.

VGALs are community volunteers who are appointed by judges to advocate in court for abused and/or neglected children. When a child is in danger living at home, the Department of Children, Youth and Family (DCYF) may step in and say that the child needs to be moved to a safe environment. In order to determine what circumstances will keep the child safe, the case is brought to court where a judge will rule where the child should go.

Once a case is brought to court, the judge appoints a GAL volunteer to the child. The GAL volunteer researches the child's situation - this includes talking to the child as well as the child's parents, teachers, counselors... anyone who plays a significant role in the child's life - and then forms an educated recommendation as to what is in that child's best interests to maintain well-being and encourage safe permanency. Once the GAL volunteer determines the child's best interests, they write a report to the judge recommending a home placement (returning to their previous homes, foster care, staying with relatives...) and services to address any unique, unmet needs that the child has.

GAL volunteers spend an average of ten hours a month working on a case, though typically they spend more time at the beginning of a case than they do towards the end. Cases generally last at least a year, and we ask that each volunteer commits to remaining a volunteer as long as their case is open. Children face a constant rotation of judges, social workers, and foster homes, but all the while their GAL volunteer remains a stable and constant adult in their lives. Training is 30 hours over the course of 4 weeks.

Role Description:
Help create a relaxed, fun environment for singing, socializing, and enjoying food together.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Encourage participants to sing or cheer others on

Help with song selection and transitions

Support ordering food if needed

Monitor safety and group cohesion

Assist with clean-up at the end of the event

Volunteer Role: RISE Community Experience Volunteer

Role Description:
Support participants during a supervised community outing focused on confidence and supported risk-taking.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Encourage participants as they climb, watch, or cheer

Support turn-taking and waiting

Help with emotional regulation and encouragement

Assist staff with transitions and reflection activities

Volunteers do not belay or handle safety equipment.

Volunteer Role: SOAR Community Dining Support Volunteer

Role Description:
Support participants during a group dinner in a restaurant setting. We will be dining at El Sombrero

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help participants read menus, place orders, and pay for their meals (AS NEEDED)

Support social interaction and table conversation

Assist with transitions in and out of the restaurant

Monitor safety and elopement awareness

Communicate with staff if additional support is needed

Join in and order dinner for yourself as well!

Volunteer Role: Connect & Play Child Activity Volunteer

Role Description:
Support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities while parents participate in a learning session on visual supports.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Run or assist with activity stations

Help with matching picture cards to routines

Support storytelling with picture cards

Assist children in building a snack using visual supports

Encourage communication and participation

Volunteer Role: LIFT Session Support Volunteer

Role Description:
Support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they explore identity, movement, and choice through play.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist with choice-based art and sensory activities

Participate in guided movement activities (Danny Go dances)

Support free play and snack time

Help maintain a safe, encouraging environment

Volunteer Role: SOAR Bingo Night Support Volunteer

Role Description:
Help create a fun, welcoming evening of bingo, dinner, and social connection for SOAR participants.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help with bingo cards and prizes

Assist participants during bingo games

Encourage engagement and celebrate wins

Help serve dinner (mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, apple slices)

Light clean-up at the end of the night

Volunteer Role: RISE Program Support Volunteer

Role Description:
Support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities during a structured, skill-building RISE session focused on safety and belonging.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist with name games, art activities, and cooperative play

Model turn-taking and sharing materials

Support transitions between activities

Encourage participation in a calm, supportive way

Help with snack time and clean-up

Volunteer Role: LIFT Session Support Volunteer

Role Description:
Support young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a play-based environment focused on safety, routine, and comfort.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist with name badge activities

Support sensory bins, obstacle course, and free play

Model calm bodies and kind interactions

Help with transitions and clean-up

Please reach out to contact for location information

Please contact site supervisor for location information

Please contact site supervisor for location information

POSNA currently has a handful of foster homes for a few of our many pets, and we are always in need of more for cats and kittens. Foster care may involve caring for sick or injured animals, pregnant or underage kitties, or animals that have not had much exposure to humans and need a little TLC to become adoptable.

Come join us as we plant about 200 plants in Nike Park! We will be planting in a soggy area, so wear your boots! If time allows, we will also tackle blackberries in various areas of the park.

All ages OK

What to Bring: We will provide tools and gloves. Wear weather appropriate clothes, (You know it will either be wet or cold, or both!) Bring a reusable water bottle if you have one.

Where to Meet: At the grass field at Nike.

Where to Park: Parking can either be found at the 92nd and 171st entrance, or the entrance off 172nd.

Please sign up at: redmond.greencitypartnerships.org/event/687/

POSNA has a cat shelter located 10 miles south of Newport, WA, off Hwy 2. We are always in need of volunteers to assist with general daily cleaning, including scooping boxes, filling food and water and also spending some time with our resident kitties.

Overview

FareStart is looking for a volunteer to support a short-term video project focused on creating engaging, short form content.  This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys storytelling and can work from script to final cut.

Tasks

Qualifications

Time Commitment

BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SUMMARY

After several parents engaged us to create a program that will support West African kids with their academic, life and social skills needs, in February of 2022, WAWAC finally created what we call our "BIDEWW" (STAR) After School Program. WAWAC's BIDEWW/star after-school program and homework club seeks to create a culturally appropriate fun and new learning environment that fosters social skills, and provides learning opportunities for our kids through exciting semi-structured activities such as science experiments, cooking classes, arts projects, singing, dancing, music, cinematography, storytelling and more at a culturally appropriate setting for free of charge.

Since the kids spend a lot of time at school where they learn in a structured and formal environment, the BIDEWW After School program is done in a free environment where they still learn fun stuff that they create themselves. Additional recreational activities are also held to encourage them to stay active, healthy, and connected with one another.

This is also a platform for West African kids to interact, learn from each other and build their own community. It is available to school-aged children 5 to 17 years old in Snohomish and King Counties twice a week. Through this platform, the kids of our community explore their artistic instincts through collaborative art projects. It holds significant value for our kids because it inspires them to be creatively driven at an early age. An opportunity that they don't ordinarily receive from their parents, as many West African parents deem art a "waste of time," grossly depriving kids of the possibility to explore their creativity. We pride ourselves on opening our program to a wide range of African kids tailored to their unique needs, identity, and values.

After successfully implementing the pilot Bideww After School program in Snohomish County in September 2022, WAWAC partnered with School’s Out Washington to start a similar program in King County.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WAWAC Bideww After School Program Assistant assists the Program Director (PD) in implementing programs outside of school hours for West African children in Washington. His/her role includes:
Assisting PD with Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, social/life skills, and African culture and realities.
Aiding PD with snack time/bathroom
Assisting PD to keep students' mannerisms on point.
Assisting PD with keeping track of newly enrolled students.
Oblige PD with keeping track of all necessary documents relating to the program such as incident reports, compliance forms, transportation request forms, etc.
Implementing daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children’s social, life and motor skills.
Study each weekly curriculum given by PD for preparedness.
Follow PD’s schedule provided and any direction given.
Coordinating with PD and assisting with UW student volunteers.
Attending meetings and capacity building training organized by WAWAC funding partners and submitting reports to PD as needed in a timely manner.
Assisting children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.
Following and learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts supplies, stationery, and other necessary items.
Interacting with the children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.
Engaging and meeting with PD to discuss any reports/incidents.
Assisting PD manage the Bideww WhatsApp group chat.
Maintaining an organized/safe environment and helping students learn skills that help them conduct themselves appropriately.
To aid the emotional and social-interactive growth of children, enabling them to communicate their joys as well as their frustrations appropriately.
To encourage the social, physical, and intellectual development of children who attend our after-school program.
REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to fill out this job application form and undergo a criminal background check. WAWAC conducts a background check through Watch and requires your details to complete the process. It can take up to 72 hours to receive the results.

1 shift available:

TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: 4:00 to 07:00 PM PST

BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT SUMMARY
After several parents engaged us to create a program that will support West African kids with their academic, life and social skills needs, in February of 2022, WAWAC finally created what we call our "BIDEWW" (STAR) After School Program. WAWAC's BIDEWW/star after-school program and homework club seeks to create a culturally appropriate fun and new learning environment that fosters social skills, and provides learning opportunities for our kids through exciting semi-structured activities such as science experiments, cooking classes, arts projects, singing, dancing, music, cinematography, storytelling and more at a culturally appropriate setting for free of charge.

Since the kids spend a lot of time at school where they learn in a structured and formal environment, the BIDEWW After School program is done in a loose environment where they still learn fun stuff that they create themselves. Additional recreational activities are also held to encourage them to stay active, healthy, and connected with one another.

This is also a platform for West African kids to interact, learn from each other and build their own community. It is available to school-aged children 5 to 17 years old in Snohomish and King Counties twice a week. Through this platform, the kids in our community explore their artistic instincts through collaborative art projects.It holds significant value for our kids because it inspires them to be creatively driven at an early age. An opportunity that they don't ordinarily receive from their parents because a lot of West African parents deem art as a "waste of time" -This grossly deprives kids the possibility to explore their creativity. We pride ourselves in opening our program to a wide range of African kids tailored to their unique needs, identity and values.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WAWAC Bideww After School Program Assistant assists the Program Director (PD) in implementing programs outside of school hours for West African children in Washington. His/her role includes:
Assisting PD with Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, social/life skills and African culture and realities.
Aiding PD with snack time/bathroom
Assisting PD to keep students' mannerisms on point.
Assisting PD with keeping track of newly enrolled students.
Oblige PD with keeping track of all necessary documents relating to the program such as incident reports, compliance forms, transportation request forms, etc.
Implementing daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children’s social, life and motor skills.
Study each weekly curriculum given by PD for preparedness.
Follow PD’s schedule provided and any direction given.
Coordinating with PD and assisting with UW student volunteers.
Attending meetings and capacity building training organized by WAWAC funding partners and submitting reports to PD as needed in a timely manner.
Assisting children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.
Following and learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts supplies, stationery, and other necessary items.
Interacting with the children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.
Engaging and meeting with PD to discuss any reports/incidences.
Assisting PD manage the Bideww whatsapp group chat.
Maintaining an organized/safe environment and helping students learn skills that help them conduct themselves appropriately.
To aid the emotional and social-interactive growth of children, enabling them to communicate their joys as well as their frustrations appropriately.
To encourage the social, physical and intellectual development within children that attend our after school program.
REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to fill out this job application form and undergo a criminal background check. WAWAC conducts a background check through Watch and requires your full name and email address to complete the process. It can take up to 72 hours to receive the results.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a school setting and willingness to learn and teach about Africa
Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
At least six months of experience working with youth in a classroom, after-school program, summer camp, community setting, or other similar settings is preferred.
Math and English skills (K-12)
The Bideww After-School Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting the PD in managing volunteers, coordinating activities, and supervising students. Thus, we prefer a candidate with good leadership and organizational skills.
Bideww Program Assistant will work with the PD to maintain the safety of the students and staff in the program. Thus, he/she is required to be First Aid and CPR trained and certified.

You and a group of 3-4 others can cook and serve breakfast for our elementary school students who attend the before-school care. This opportunity also includes providing breakfast elements (bacon, fruit, etc.).

When: 6:30am-8:00am Monday-Friday

Commitment: Once per month or more

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Build community and relationships with students while helping them learn English. Teachers, teacher assistants, substitute teachers, and hospitality volunteers are needed. No experience required.

When: Monday-Thursdays 9:30am-11:00am & 6:30pm-8:00pm

Commitment Level: Minimum once per week

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

KidREACH: Tutor and mentor elementary and middle school students (1st-8th grade) once a week and grow in relationship with the students and their families.

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm

Commitment Level: Minimum once per week

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Before School Care: Begin your day by being a positive presence for Lake Hills Elementary Students before they head to school. Serve breakfast, assist with homework, or invest time getting to know them.

When: 7:00am-7:45am Monday-Friday

After School Care: Come after school to spend time with Lake Hills Elementary students, playing games and helping them with homework as they eat a snack and unwind from the day.

When: 3:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Friday, except Wednesdays. Wednesdays 1:00pm-5:00pm

Commitment Level: Consistent volunteering in the Before and After School Care is encouraged for the children, however there is no minimum commitment level.

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

We are in need of a handy individual to repair damaged portions of the fencing that surrounds the perimeter of our shelter property in the Diamond Lake area, as well as the chicken wire fencing on our outdoor cat enclosures. General repairs on our shelter building are also needed.

Come and have a sleepover with the children who are staying overnight at The Landing- an emergency placement house for children first entering foster care.  Overnight shifts are from 9pm-7am or 8pm-8am 7 days a week.

Volunteers are asked to serve for a minimum of once a month. We are open 24/7, Washington State does require a few things to complete before volunteering, so inquire about this opportunity and meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to get started! We look forward to meeting you!

The mission of Skookum Kids is to eliminate the pain points that make foster care so difficult, we do this by involving the whole community in the important work of child welfare.  Skookum Kids is a 501(c)3 non profit based in Bellingham, WA.  

Come and spend time with foster children who are staying at The Landing!

Every shift looks different at The Landing, since we have a high turn over rate of the children who come to stay.  We care for kids by providing them a safe and fun environment, participating in activities like Summit Trampoline Park, Creativitea, the movies, and LOTS of parks! 

Volunteers are asked to serve for a minimum of once a month. We are open 24/7 and have many shifts to suit your availability. Washington State does require a few things to complete before volunteering, so inquire about this opportunity and meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to get started!

The mission of Skookum Kids is to eliminate the pain points that make foster care so difficult, we do this by involving the whole community in the important work of child welfare.  Skookum Kids is a 501(c)3 non profit based in Bellingham, WA.  

This monthly event is an awesome (and easy!) way to support foster parents and caregivers in our community.  Volunteers are needed from 5:40-8:45 pm to provide childcare, snacks and games with kids while their caregivers take a few hours off! 

We are eager to host Family Night Out the first Friday in October and November this fall! 

This is a great volunteer opportunity for teens, students, families or large groups to volunteer together.  Please contact kayla@skookumkids.org with any questions and to sign up! 

Support disaster survivors by answering hotline calls and completing accurate intake interviews in the Crisis Cleanup system so that participating volunteer organizations can evaluate and (when able) provide muck-out, debris removal, tree work, tarping, and other eligible services.

Bring hope where it’s needed most! As a Restoring Family Links Caseworker, you’ll help reconnect loved ones separated by conflict, migration, or disaster. Every case you manage makes a real difference in restoring dignity and peace of mind.

What You’ll Do:

What We’re Looking For:

Why It Matters:
Your compassion and skills can change lives—help us restore connections and hope across borders.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now at 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.

When: Saturday, January 17th: 10AM-2PM

Where: Wilbur 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

When: Saturday, December 13th: 10AM-2PM

Where: ORV Beginner's Area

Nine Mile Falls, WA

9902647.73462614442518, -117.54228794077268

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, off-roading riding areas and more!

Project Description: From the parking area, there are several areas we could work within a couple hundred feet from the parking area. The overstocked Ponderosa Pine should be thinned out to help create healthier, larger trees. 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: Up to 1/4 mile of walking from the parking area, flat terrain. 

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

LARGE DONATIONS of GOODS & SERVICES for Flood Response & Recovery:                  

Large donations of goods and services: The United Way of Skagit County and VOA have stepped up to manage intake, warehousing and distribution of LARGE quantities of in-kind donations of commodities and goods. The United Way will distribute them to other organizations and individuals in need. 

Contact: andrew@unitedwayskagit.org AND chuck@unitedwayskagit.org              

Smaller in-kind donations of goods: Some nonprofit organizations and community groups listed on the Skagit Volunteer Center Flood Response & Recovery page may be equipped and to receive and distribute smaller donations of food, clothing, hygiene items and household good to distribute to their clients or the community.

Go to this website for more info: www.SkagitVolunteerCenter.org.              

Large donations of food: Community Action's Skagit Food Distribution Center’s warehouse and cold storage facility is equipped to receive large donations of food, and to distribute it quickly to 20+ food banks and meal programs in Skagit, San Juan and Island counties, and via senior food box deliveries to 260-300 low-income seniors. The Food Distribution Center is able to accept cases, crates and pallets of food, up to semi-truck loads that require loading docks and forklifts for transfer.

For more information and to donate large quantities of food: SFDCadmin@CommunityActionSkagit.org

The United Way of Skagit County is seeking volunteers to assist w. distribution of disaster relief and recovery items. 

No specific schedule

Any size truck will suffice

You can make be the difference in a local student's life!

The LINKS Lunch Buddy program is looking for caring adults to meet for one hour, one day a week with students who need a little extra one-on-one time and support. Lunch Buddies spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, and do other agreed-upon activities.

We ask Lunch Buddy mentors to commit for the school year (from the time you start to mid-June). The time depends on the age of the student but will be up to one hour somewhere between 11:30 and 1:00. There are lunch buddy programs in 16 elementary schools in Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish.

Mentor training and support provided.

https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd/links-volunteer-program/apply-to-be-a-links-volunteer

You can make be the difference in a local student's life!

The LINKS Lunch Buddy program is looking for caring adults to meet for one hour, one day a week with students who need a little extra one-on-one time and support. Lunch Buddies spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, and do other agreed-upon activities.

We ask Lunch Buddy mentors to commit for the school year (from the time you start to mid-June). The time depends on the age of the student but will be up to one hour somewhere between 11:30 and 1:00. There are lunch buddy programs in 16 elementary schools in Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish.

Mentor training and support provided.

https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd/links-volunteer-program/apply-to-be-a-links-volunteer

Volunteer at Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden and support our refugee neighbors! Our 2-acre community garden provides space for refugee, immigrant and Kent resident gardeners to grow cultural foods and reconnect with the soil. Our shared spaces, such as our food forest, rain gardens, pollinator berms, and restoration areas need a lot of love and attention to stay healthy, productive, and beautiful. Volunteers help to ensure this shared site stays maintained and safe for gardeners to continue grow and nature to thrive.

Do you have weekly or bi-weekly availability to help in the garden? We need you! Consistent, returning volunteers are essential to the health of our garden. And best of all, no prior skills are required! We will train and develop you over time so you can work on increasingly more complex tasks like weeding our food forest, controlling pests and diseases, assisting with minor construction projects, managing our mason bees, or whatever else catches your interest and will enhance our community space. If you are interested, please sign up for this volunteer opportunity and we will follow up within 1-2 weeks to gather more details on your availability and share next steps.

Learn More:
-Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden Webpage

-World Relief Western Washington Website

Join us for National Invasive Species Awareness Week as we restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this serene forest on the south side of Bellingham alongside our friends from Whatcom Land Trust!

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

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.

Thank you for your patience with our volunteer registration system!

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

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 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.

Celebrate the collective power of community by joining the City of Bellingham and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as well as other community partners for our annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service Community Work Party on Saturday, January 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Willow Spring in Squalicum Creek Park. 

Together, we'll plant native trees and shrubs to restore fish and wildlife habitat and improve water quality to benefit salmon and other native species.

Through this work, we'll be advancing the environmental justice movement, which was inspired by Dr. King through his concern for the urban environment. Environmental justice embodies the principle that all people have the right to clean air, water, and soil, as well as the right to live in safe and healthy communities.

This event is partnering with Birchwood Food Desert Fighters (BFDF) to collect unopened donations for their efforts in promoting equitable food access to the community. BFDF supports our community through weekly events, food share boxes, food delivery, farming, advocacy, and more. Volunteers are encouraged to bring donations to this work party to support BFDF's work.

You need: Weather-appropriate clothing, long pants, closed-toe shoes, snacks, and a full water bottle.

We provide: Tools, gloves, instruction, and light refreshments, including free Tony’s coffee and free pizza, all of which were generously donated for this event. We're also giving away free trees while supplies last!

Volunteers should be aware that the work party site includes typical park uneven terrain. Volunteers assume all liability for conducting volunteer work within the project area.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants the evening before the work party. Register early, space is limited. If you sign up, please show up! All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome.

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

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party (or you can print one out and bring it with you). Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.

Here are some quick reminders about our youth liability release form:

Directions:

This event takes place at Squalicum Creek Park located at 1001 Squalicum Way. Please follow work party signs and check-in at the blue tents.

Travel by bike or foot: The work party site is accessible by bike or foot. Find your bike route by visiting cob.org/bike and your walking route by viewing a trail map of Squalicum Creek Park. A free bike valet located near the sign-in tents will be provided.

Travel by bus: Several Whatcom Transportation Authority bus routes serve the area. Find your route using the online trip planner at ridewta.com. 

Travel by car: Carpooling is encouraged! Parking is available at the park near the main entrance but may fill up quickly. 

Map:

Questions? Want to learn more or request accessibility or language accommodations? 
Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

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.

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Preparer 

Location 

Hopelink Shoreline
17837 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133 

Volunteer shifts at Hopelink Shoreline are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and start time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).
Note: Due to MLK Day, the first Monday shift at this site will be 1/26. The first calendar shift will be Tuesday, 1/20.

For example: 

You select “Mon Jan 26 @ 5:30 pm, duration: 3.5 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Monday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Exciting news! Opportunity Council’s Volunteer Chore Program is expanding to include Whidbey Island this spring. We’re connecting amazing volunteers with low-income older adults & people with disabilities who need a helping hand with things like yard care, grocery runs, dog walking, etc. so they can stay independent in their homes.

Sign up here! 

At U-District Mentoring, we believe that everyone has something to offer as a mentor. It doesn’t take much to greatly impact a child's life. By showing up consistently, for four hours each month, you can help to decrease depression symptoms, increase self confidence, and encourage higher educational goals for your mentee. Forming these relationships and expanding a child’s horizons can be one of the most rewarding experiences.

Unlike other mentoring programs, we don’t have a waitlist of children. Instead, we intentionally match the mentor and the child based on interests and experiences. Hoping to be matched with a child that likes to paint or play sports? With the help of school counselors, we work to find that perfect match. 

The commitment level is easy, even for the busiest of people. You can create the schedule and get to plan each outing!

Ready to make an impact on a child's life and your community?

Just click the blue tab that says: Respond to Need to learn more. 

Or email Lexi at lexi@udptfoundation.com or text or call at 971.322.4684.

You can visit our website at: https://www.u-districtmentoringprogram.com

Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/udistrictmentoring

and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/udistrictmentoringprogram/

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!

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:

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.

Distribution set-up starts two hours before distribution; these volunteers help stock the fridge, freezer, and shelves with food. This role includes standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs.

Distribution check-in starts at least 15 minutes before distribution; these volunteers are given the necessary tools and training required to complete the role before starting. Helping Hands appreciates check-in volunteers who are able to stay the entire distribution and can commit to the role weekly, however we can be flexible and appreciate any help volunteers are willing to provide! This role can be seated or standing, really up to the volunteer. 

Distribution support starts at least 15 minutes before distribution; these volunteers regulate check-in lines, available carts for participants, and re-stocking empty shelves. Help participants carry food to their vehicles when needed, and answer questions when asked. This role can be seated or standing.

Time Commitment:

Volunteers are welcome to volunteer for as long as they’d like between the hours listed above. 

Requirements:

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please fill out a volunteer application: helpinghandsskagit.org/volunteer/

During the weeks of November 23 - November 30 and the two weeks of December 21 - January 4, we need a meal to be prepared and served for our shelter guests.  Meal can be prepared at home and served at our day center site.  Dinner is served at 6 pm.  Some clean up is preferred but not necessary.  Email Taylor to get a link to sign up for the day of your choice.

While we appreciate the generosity, no unsolicited donations, please! 

Engage in a meaningful group activity by holding a donation drive for critical needs resources! The Street Outreach Program team walks alongside people, building trust and relationships until they are ready to opt into recovery programs and housing. They are collecting the following items to be distributed:

Non-perishable high protein soups, protein bars, snack bags

Bottled water and Gatorade

Waterproof small tarps and tents

Blankets and sleeping bags

Waterproof or cold weather men's shoes, jackets, hooded sweatshirts

Men's jeans and t-shirts, warm gloves, beanie style hats, scarves and socks, hand warmers

Hygiene products and underwear

Medical supplies and Ziplock bags

Contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org for more info on how to do a donation drive and to arrange a drop-off time for items collected. If you wish to make a cash donation so we are able to purchase needed items go to www.communityactionskagit.org.

The Street Medicine Partnership is an innovative program that connects Skagit Regional resident physicians and a Street Medicine Partnership physician with Community Action clients who do not have homes. Services provided include wound care, medication management, referrals to specialists, and most importantly, building trust and relationships with our Street Outreach Team, who walk alongside people until they are ready to opt into recovery programs and housing. The program gives out approximately 40 first aid kits per month, and is looking for groups or individuals interested in collecting items and putting together first aid kits. Other medical supplies are also needed. Contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org to learn more about what items are needed and to arrange a drop-off time. No unsolicited donations, please.

To make a cash donation so we are able to purchase needed items go to www.communityactionskagit.org.

General building maintenance including painting and cleaning. Shifts are on Mondays and times can flex between 10:00am and 3:00pm

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

The Volunteer Opportunity consists of sorting, stocking food, portioning bulk food, handing out food to clients, prepackaging food boxes. :) When you pull in take an immediate left and then a right and you will see an open door. That is the location of the food pantry. :)

Note:

In a professional/casual work setting, volunteers should wear clothing that is comfortable and practical for work, but not distracting or offensive to others. Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to other volunteers, clients, or employees is unacceptable.

In the food bank, volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures. Volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes in the food bank.

Support our Food Educators in delivering cooking lessons to kids in Whatcom County! We have cooking clubs after school on Mondays and Fridays, and school day lessons during the school day Tuesday-Thursday in the Bellingham, Meridian, Nooksack Valley and Mount Baker elementary schools!

You will be helping 4th and 5th graders to cook a healthy and delicious meal together. You must sign up to volunteer through your school district and go through a background check before volunteering with kids. 

We are especially in need of help in the county schools. Cooking lessons are fun and hands-on, and the more hands we have, the better! 

Check out our School Day Volunteer Position Description and fill out our volunteer form to get started! 

Swinging a hammer isn't your thing? Join our Habitat Store team!

The Habitat Store serves our work of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. The Habitat Store is a donation-based home improvement and goods store. One hundred percent of proceeds from donations of new and gently used items help fund our mission. The store depends on enthusiastic volunteers for everything from bringing in donated items to helping us sort donations in our warehouse to arranging merchandise. Whether volunteers prefer interacting with the public or working behind the scenes, we have a space for everyone!

Volunteer hours are flexible!  You are welcome to volunteer for one hour or a full day, you set your own schedule, anytime between 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

If you have any questions, call (509) 824-2595 or email gpenaflor@habitat-spokane.org.

Register and reserve your volunteer spot using this volunteer link: https://habitat-spokane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

Habitat for Humanity-Spokane is welcoming volunteers to our build site in Spokane Valley, and with the City of Spokane. As a volunteer, you and others will spend the day using sustainable and responsible practices to build homes that last. The home building process can include framing, drywall, insulation, siding, floor installation, painting, and more. No prior experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to participate. All volunteers work under the instruction of the Habitat site construction supervisor. This is a construction project building incredibly energy-efficient homes for families in need of a safe and affordable place to call home. All houses Habitat for Humanity-Spokane builds are sold to qualified low to medium -income families through the Habitat Homeownership Program.

Important Information:

If you have any questions, call (509) 824-2595 or email gpenaflor@habitat-spokane.org.

Register and reserve your volunteer spot using this volunteer link: https://habitat-spokane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

At the Mid-County Community Center we help close to one thousand seniors a year, and provide over 25,000 individual services to them. Come be a part of a center that is making a positive impact in the lives of our senior community members, every single day!

Our volunteer Board of Directors lead our almost 50 year organization as we continue to be a leader in providing support and services at our nonprofit senior center. Our board members help to ensure the organization meets our mission, runs in a fiscally responsible manner, and leads our fundraising efforts. We have immediate openings for Vice-President, Secretary, and At Large Members. Typically expect 1 hour of your time per week; occasionally it may be more when there is a board meeting or "FUN" fundraising activities being organized.

Please contact us today to find out more about this opportunity!

Working as an usher, managing the box office, or tending to the concession stand for a play or musical allows individuals to play a vital role in creating a memorable and enjoyable theater experience for patrons. This front-of-house work offers a chance to interact with diverse audiences, provide exceptional customer service, and ensure that guests have a seamless and pleasant visit to the theater. Moreover, it’s a great way to be a part of the vibrant atmosphere that surrounds live performances, all while supporting the arts and our local theater community.

Our current production is "Leading Ladies", and we are looking for people interested in ushering, working in the box office, or serving at the concessions stand as cashier or bartender (MAST permit required).  

Role 

Onsite Tax Preparer 

Location 

Hopelink Bellevue
14812 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98007 

Volunteer shifts at Hopelink Bellevue are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and start time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 3-4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).

For example: 

You select “Tue Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm, duration: 3.5 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

We will team up with L.E.A.D. and other Western Washington University student volunteers to combat pesky invasive plants and plant some new native shrubs and trees in this wonderful park!

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!

Please plan to park in WWU's 7G Parking Lot if you will be joining us at this work party! You do not need to pay for parking if you are parking in parking lot 7G. We have reserved this entire parking lot for our volunteers.  :)

Important Registration Steps:

Do you have questions or need accessibility accommodations? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Monday, January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - a National Day of Service that takes place on the third Monday of January each year. The day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourages Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did not directly advocate for conservation of natural areas, he fought against environmental injustices including fighting for equal access to parks and green spaces during the height of segregation and cleaner working conditions for sanitation workers. Today many environmental advocates count him among the people responsible for today’s thriving environmental justice movement. His words continue to inspire movements seeking equal access to clean water, safe parks, and more for many different communities. Learn More

The City of Sammamish invites you to join us at Pine Lake Park to remove and mulch over noxious weeds while celebrating the privilege of having access to a vibrant parks system.

Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school.

What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor work in cold weather including dressing in layers, wear long sleeves/pants and closed-toed shoes.

What to bring: If you sign up for the 11 am - 3:30 pm shift (4 hours) please bring a bag lunch. 

Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle and may also bring a travel mug for hot drinks. (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.)

How to sign up: please visit https://sammamish.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1170941 to register and let us know you're coming.

Help us steward this darling green space near Western Washington University. We’ll get rid of invasive plants, add some native shrubs, and work to keep this park healthy and beautiful.

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!

Parking Instructions:

Please park at the south end of the west "C" parking lot on WWU's campus. Please see this map for more info on where the "C" lots are located. Look for our work party parking signs.

After you have parked, please follow our work party signs for a short 1/2 mile walk up to our work party check-in tent. See this Google Maps walking route for directions.

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

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.

Thank you for your patience with our volunteer registration system!

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

 Spend your Saturday helping us steward the Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden! We'll remove pesky weeds, plant native plants, and spread mulch.

*Please note that this work party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.*

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

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.

Thank you for your patience with our volunteer registration system!

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

This park in the York Neighborhood near the Loving Space School needs some love. Join us and the York Neighborhood Association to help to remove weeds, spread mulch, and pick up litter to revitalize the space!

*Please note that this work party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.*

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

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.

Thank you for your patience with our volunteer registration system!

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