Opportunities From: Serve Washington

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 Sontag Park, we will walk down Hill Avenue about 1/4 mile to our thinning site within the Trautman Conservation Area. Volunteers have already thinned roughly 1 acre of overstocked Ponderosa Pine stands in this area off of one of our designated motorized track chair trails. This area of the forest has been opened up which has created more space, light, water and nutrients for the remaining trees. Overall, the health of the stand has improved, and wildfire severity risk has reduced. We will spend this event continuing to remove small trees from overstocked stands with use of handsaws and loppers as well as cleaning up the project area by utilizing the woodchipper and broadcasting the chips on the forest floor. 

Hiking Information: 1/4 mile on flat, gravel trail. After our safety briefing at the trailhead, we will head to our work site!

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Work gloves, eye and ear protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. 

Help Wild Whatcom throw a bird-themed party for up to 150 guests, to help raise funds to create nature access for all - especially local youth!

We need day-of support for event set up and decorating, guest check in, silent auction management, food and beverages, raise the paddle tracking, A/V equipment, taking event photos/video, and clean up/tear down.

NOTE: While this is a one-day commitment (4+ hours, based on your availability), we expect volunteers to attend a short event orientation so that you can ask questions, get details, and know what to expect.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our team as a Food Bank Floater and play a key role in keeping our food bank running smoothly by stepping in wherever help is needed most. In this flexible volunteer position, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of fellow volunteers and perform a variety of tasks based on the day’s needs, with guidance from our staff. Tasks may include building food carts, stocking shelves, bagging produce and collecting empty carts from the parking lot so they can be rebuilt with food!

What We’re Looking For: Adaptable and dependable, with a can-do attitude.  Friendly and comfortable working with people from all walks of life.  Willing to work indoors and outdoors as needed. 

Able to lift up to 30 pounds for stocking shelves and stay active on your feet. 

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our team as a Food Bank Floater and play a key role in keeping our food bank running smoothly by stepping in wherever help is needed most. In this flexible volunteer position, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of fellow volunteers and perform a variety of tasks based on the day’s needs, with guidance from our staff. Tasks may include building food carts, stocking shelves, bagging produce and collecting empty carts from the parking lot so they can be rebuilt with food!

What We’re Looking For: Adaptable and dependable, with a can-do attitude.  Friendly and comfortable working with people from all walks of life.  Willing to work indoors and outdoors as needed. 

Able to lift up to 30 pounds for stocking shelves and stay active on your feet. 

Do you love a little retail therapy and helping people at the same time? This might be the perfect VOLUNTEER opportunity for you! Our free Clothing Bank store is looking for a friendly volunteer to help create a welcoming and positive shopping experience for our guests. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys interacting with people, staying organized, and being part of a mission that provides dignity and essentials to our community.

What you’ll do:

• Welcome and greet guests as they enter the Clothing Bank

• Help explain the simple shopping process and guidelines

• Assist guests at checkout and learn you will learn how to use our easy computer check-out system

• Ensure shoppers stay within the permitted item allotment

• Keep the store looking great by straightening bins and pulling empty hangers

• Restock shelves and help replenish diapers and newborn layettes in our Diaper Bank

• Help bring freshly sorted clothing from the back to restock the store floor

Think of it as running a little boutique that serves our neighbors in need. If you enjoy organizing, light retail-style tasks, and making people feel welcome, you’ll love this role.

Best of all, you’ll be part of a team that helps provide clothing, diapers, and essentials to families throughout our community. If you’d like to join the fun and make a real impact, we’d love to have you!

Do you love a little retail therapy and helping people at the same time? This might be the perfect VOLUNTEER opportunity for you! Our free Clothing Bank store is looking for a friendly volunteer to help create a welcoming and positive shopping experience for our guests. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys interacting with people, staying organized, and being part of a mission that provides dignity and essentials to our community.

What you’ll do:

• Welcome and greet guests as they enter the Clothing Bank

• Help explain the simple shopping process and guidelines

• Assist guests at checkout and learn you will learn how to use our easy computer check-out system

• Ensure shoppers stay within the permitted item allotment

• Keep the store looking great by straightening bins and pulling empty hangers

• Restock shelves and help replenish diapers and newborn layettes in our Diaper Bank

• Help bring freshly sorted clothing from the back to restock the store floor

Think of it as running a little boutique that serves our neighbors in need. If you enjoy organizing, light retail-style tasks, and making people feel welcome, you’ll love this role.

Best of all, you’ll be part of a team that helps provide clothing, diapers, and essentials to families throughout our community. If you’d like to join the fun and make a real impact, we’d love to have you!

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 Wilbur Trailhead, we will walk down the Centennial trail about 1 mile to Mile Marker 33. Volunteers have already thinned roughly 10 acres of overstocked Ponderosa Pine stands in this area off of the Centennial Trail. This area of the forest has been opened up which has created more space, light, water and nutrients for the remaining trees. Overall, the health of the stand has improved, and wildfire severity risk has reduced. We will spend this event continuing to remove small trees from overstocked stands with use of handsaws and loppers as well as cleaning up the project area by utilizing the woodchipper and broadcasting the chips on the forest floor. 

Hiking Information: 1 mile on flat, paved trail. After our safety briefing at the trailhead, we will hike down the Centennial Trail to mile marker 33.

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Work gloves, eye and ear protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. 

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 Flora Pit Trailhead, we will spread out along river trails to collect trash. Cleanup supplies including a trash grabber will be provided but we suggest bringing: leather gloves, water/lunch, long sleeves/pants/closed toe shoes.

Hiking Information: Up to 3 miles on hiking trails and alongside the river (uneven rock cobble). 

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Thin garden gloves provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own (Leather or puncture resistant works best for trash cleanup!) 

If you want to share your love of sailing with others this is one of the best ways to do it.  Our participants experience a level of freedom sailing that an able-bodied person can only start to understand.  If you want to enjoy an experience with a boatload of happy people, we have a Catalina 22 and a Harbor 20 for taking groups out. 

Our four Access dinghies have side-by-side seating for two.  This allows the skipper to sail the boat, assist the participant to sail it or just go along for the ride.

The two Martin 16 dinghies seat two, one behind the other.  With the participant having the controls, the skipper goes along for the ride, giving advice if asked.

There is also an opportunity for someone with small motorboat experience.  If you like spending time on the water, messing about in boats, and would like to help others enjoy the water, operating our Boston Whaler chase boat would meet all these criteria.

Both of these positions require several years of experience.  Please contact us if you think you may be qualified for either or both of these positions.

This is an opportunity for someone that wants to spend time in the summer on the shores of Lake Washington helping people with disabilities go sailing.  For them it is a chance to leave their disabilities at the dock and experience the freedom of sailing.  For you it is the chance to see their smiling faces when they get back to the shore.

These participants just need a little assistance to get from the shore to the water.  Volunteers help check participants in at Registration, and for new sailors review their expectations and explain to them how Footloose operates.  Prior to the participants going to the dock life jacket and sling (if required) fits are required.  All participants are escorted to the dock by a volunteer.  Volunteers then assist, if help is needed, participants getting on and off the boats.  This assist can range from offering an arm to hold onto, to the use of a davit system and hoyer lift.

No experience is required for the on-shore positions.    

This is an opportunity for someone to spend time sailing on Lake Washington, in the summer, learning a bit about how to operate the boat and socializing with a great group of people.  Previous sailing experience would be an asset but is not required.  Provided you’re willing to “follow orders”, our skippers can provide all the direction you’ll need to help make a great sailing experience for a group that left their disabilities at the dock.

Crew are needed to accompany the Catalina 22 and Harbor 20 skippers. 

Footloose lets people leave their disabilities at the dock and go sailing.  There is a lot of activity that goes on behind the scenes to make this happen.  If you are interested in fund-raising, web-site maintenance, newsletter publications, publicity, volunteer recruitment and/or a Board of Directors membership, this position would allow you to support our efforts from your own home.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Gesa Power House Theatre (GPHT) volunteer team! The Gesa Power House Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a nonprofit organization committed to building a strong, inclusive community through the performing arts. Volunteering with us is fun and flexible. Our shows include a little bit of everything: Dance performances, concerts, independent film, live theatre, stand-up comedy, and community events. Volunteers are often the first point of contact when a patron enters the theater, and you play a vital role in ensuring that our patrons have a memorable and safe experience.

GPHT volunteers must be at least 18 years old to become an adult volunteer. All volunteers must complete an in-person volunteer orientation. The next orientation date is to be determined...

Volunteers help our patrons and guests in a variety of ways. Your role as a volunteer may include directing patrons to their seats, scanning tickets, distributing programs, helping people finding the restrooms and the balcony, opening/closing doors to the auditorium, observing patrons during a show/event to help as needed, and assisting with clean-up of the auditorium after a show/event.

We also have volunteer opportunities outside of show events like decorating for the holidays, helping with mailing campaigns, and distributing posters.

Volunteer benefits include:

To apply for this volunteer role, complete a volunteer application by contacting volunteers@phtww.org or by visiting this link -->  https://forms.clickup.com/36015890/f/12b3rj-25751/KH09ZQJ95K2DQ3KD9P 

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.  

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.  

Make a positive impact on the quality of life in our community by volunteering with Parks & Rec! With over 4,000 acres of protected green space and hundreds of recreation activities, volunteers are integral in helping Spokane keep our public spaces and recreation actives enjoyable and accessible to all. 

Volunteer responsibilities for this opportunity at Manito Park may include weeding and pruning plant material and raking and clearing plant material from garden beds and garden pathways.

Due to this position requiring supervision from gardening staff, evening and weekend volunteer hours are not available.

A Parks representative will email you within 72 hours of signing up to discuss orientation times and volunteer hours with you.

Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Small Axe Farm in Redmond for Preserving the Land Through AgriCULTURE, a hands-on volunteer day in partnership with Black Farmers Collective.

Located in the Sammamish Valley, Small Axe Farm serves as an incubator and teaching farm supporting emerging BIPOC land stewards through access to land, training, and resources. Volunteers will hear from the founder about the origins of Black Farmers Collective and then support the preservation of the land through seasonal tasks such as weeding, pruning, organizing tools, and general farm clean-up.

This work contributes to a broader mission of building a Black-led food system and advancing equity within our local food landscape. No prior experience is needed, just come ready to learn, connect, and get your hands a little dirty.

Gloves, water, and lunch will be provided. Please bring sturdy outdoor shoes and a refillable water bottle.

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Please note that these volunteer projects help serve the needs of our community  organizations, and the volunteer capacity is set to serve that. If you need to cancel your commitment to a project, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

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

The American Red Cross has a special need for support from people who are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA with an active, current and unencumbered license. RNs supervise all clinical tasks.

Share your healthcare training with those who need it most. Healthcare providers are needed for the following volunteer opportunities:

Requirements: Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, Retired RN/LPN/LVN if the state in which the license is granted allows for full scope of practice for the volunteer.

Ready to Make a Difference? Get started by visiting www.redcross.org/volunteer

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.

Step into action when disaster hits — help set up shelters and serve those in need.

Be there when help can't wait. Join the Red Cross as a Shelter Team volunteer and play a vital role in supporting individuals and families affected by disasters.

Shelter volunteers help ensure that those displaced by emergencies have a safe place to stay, a warm meal, and compassionate support. Whether setting up shelters, distributing supplies, or assisting with meals, your presence brings comfort and stability during uncertain times.

What you’ll do:

What you’ll need:

Why It Matters:

When disaster strikes, safe shelter is one of the most urgent needs. Your time and care can help families begin to recover and rebuild. Shelter volunteers are often the first face of hope people see after crisis — and that matters.

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

This position plays a vital role in supporting households experiencing economic instability, including individuals living with mental and physical disabilities. Combining direct client interaction with a strong administrative focus, the role requires advanced data entry skills, exceptional organization, and a high level of attention to detail. The position operates within the Benefit Access Department (BAD), contributing to programs designed to promote housing stability, financial management, and access to essential resources. A primary responsibility of this role is supporting Protective Payee Services, which involves managing and distributing Social Security and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) funds on behalf of clients. This includes budgeting, bill payment, and ensuring funds are allocated in alignment with DSHS referrals or Social Security Administration guidelines. Through this service, the position helps clients maintain stable housing and meet their basic needs. The role also supports Homeless Mail Services, which provides a secure mailing address for individuals experiencing homelessness. By receiving and distributing critical correspondence—such as benefits-related mail for SNAP, TANF, and ABD—this service ensures clients can access essential programs and maintain communication with service providers. In addition, the position contributes to the Community Connections Resource Center (CCRC), a centralized hub for individuals and families facing housing instability in Pierce County. Through the CCRC, clients can access financial assistance for essential items such as identification documents, birth certificates, and employment-related licensing, all of which support long-term stability. Overall, this position is integral to advancing equitable access to resources, empowering clients to achieve stability, and supporting the broader mission of reducing poverty and homelessness in the community.

Project Details Complete initial eligibility screenings and assist clients in submitting applications through the Pierce County Eviction Prevention Portal, in person or by phone.  Collect and verify all necessary documentation, including identification cards, leases, W-9s, income verification, pledge letters, parcel reports, and notices.  Maintain accurate and complete client records, including electronic and hard files, with detailed case notes and documentation per funding source at intake, interim, and exit.  Assess immediate housing crises and collaborate with households to identify creative, sustainable solutions to maintain housing stability (rent/mortgage).  Accurately decipher rental ledgers and calculate total rent amounts.  Ensure rent assistance requests are accurate, valid, and aligned with program guidelines.  Provide case management and progressive engagement services to households.  Establish and strengthen relationships with housing providers throughout Pierce County to expand access to safe, affordable, and well-maintained rental housing.  Mediate housing-related issues between landlords and tenants served by the program to promote housing stability.  Assist with housing search and placement; perform housing quality assessments when needed.  Make appropriate and timely referrals to internal and external partners for supportive services (e.g., childcare, employment, legal aid, financial counseling).  Develop strong working relationships with landlords and community partners who provide critical supports and services.  Identify and help address systemic and institutional barriers that limit access to housing and support services.  Honor and respect cultural and linguistic diversity in all interactions and service delivery.  Meet performance expectations and program deliverables as outlined in contracts and program guidelines.  Support and participate in Renter Readiness classes, including logistics, promotion, facilitation, hosting, and evaluation; teach classes as needed.

Become a Seattle Tree Steward in celebration of Earth Month!

Join Trees for Neighborhoods, Seattle City Light, and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the Green Line! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this special neighborhood greenspace and their neighbors (all of us!).

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.

Become a Seattle Tree Steward in celebration of Earth Month!

Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Meadowbrook Pond! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this special wetland ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!).

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.

Support our Food Educators in teaching gardening classes to Kindergarten, third, and 4th graders! You will be required to fill out our volunteer form and school district volunteer forms before coming to volunteer; these include a background check. A 3-hour or 6-hour commitment, every other Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during the school day is ideal (this allows you to serve the same school all spring and gives the kids time to get to know you as a garden teacher!) 

Please join us for after-school cooking and garden club! Clubs take place in Bellingham schools (this spring, we're at Silver Beach on Mondays and Lowell on Fridays) from 2-4 pm. Please fill out our volunteer form to get started!

Help us enhance trailside habitat in the stunning Samish Crest Open Space—join us in making this special place thrive.

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:

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

Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood park and flows into Padden Creek, needs our help! We’ll remove harmful invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs to improve riparian habitat.

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.

Parking is a short 9-minute walk down the street from Happy Valley Park at the South Bellingham Park and Ride (West). Follow our work party signs and walk to Happy Valley Park at 2710 Donovan Ave.

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: 

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.

Assist in the Hygiene department in prepping products for distribution, greeting people at intake or gathering items behind the scenes for check-out during service to the public. Pre-arranged trained applicants preferred. You may be placed in other departments 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

Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 to 3:00 or 3:00 to 6:00pm and Thursday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30 pm involve distribution and working with the public.

This volunteer role may include the following tasks:

Front Desk:  Assist with counting and bagging items upon checkout

Sorting: Separate out anything that has any of the following traits : stains, broken zippers, missing buttons, rips, etc. Make sure everything is in good enough condition that you would gladly gift it to a friend or family member. 

Hanging: Hang items according to posted signage. Receive donations as they come in during service hours. Perform any other extra tasks the clothing bank manager needs.

You may be placed in other departments help out as needed. Hours can be flexible, please ask.

Please arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

Please park away from the building during service times Wednesdays 3-6pm and Thursdays 10am to 12:30 to make it easier for clients to load their food, clothing or laundry.  

*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

This is an all weather outdoor position working with the public that requires bending lifting and standing. At your designated “station”  you will help distribute food items based on the guidelines for an average household of 4/5 people unless otherwise specified.  Restock the shopping line from the back-up supplies set up for you.  Addressing any dietary restrictions or special requests via  assistance from the runner on shift or the Assistant Food Bank Manager.

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.  

Try to park away from the building during service times Wednesdays 3-6pm and Thursdays 10am to 12:30 to make it easier for clients to load their food, clothing or laundry.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.  

Our food bank service is held outdoors, and our other departments often have doors open or are involved in going outside periodically so please dress to be warm enough, layers are a good idea. More is better than less, we have lockers if you need one.  

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 Food Recovery Program (FRP) reduces food insecurity and addresses climate change by redistributing surplus food that might end up in the landfill to neighbors experiencing hunger. The FRP acts as a courier of commercially prepared, surplus food, to meal distribution agencies, with about 50% of the recovered food distributed to residents in food deserts within Whatcom County. The FRP relies on its close relationships with donating businesses, recipient agencies, and volunteer pool. The VISTA member will strengthen the FRP’s capacity by increasing the number of donor businesses, increasing our volunteer pool, and developing strong relationships with existing and new recipient agencies.

Our services focus on both conflict prevention and conflict intervention and include mediation, training, facilitation, coaching, supervised visitation, and community education for youth, adults, families, organizations, and businesses throughout Whatcom County.

The goal of this VISTA project is to increase low income clients’ access to conflict prevention and intervention services by building and promoting awareness of the organization, helping to secure vital financial resources, and ensuring the efficiency and efficacy of systems used to do so. In building on the work of the previous VISTA position, this role will deepen our outreach to underserved communities in rural areas, non-English speakers, and those who belong to specific demographic or cultural groups. Similarly the Development and Outreach VISTA will help to grow funding for projects and programs that specifically benefit low income individuals and help to increase the accessibility of our programs.

The overwhelming majority of children and families impacted by the foster care system experience poverty. 

Skookum Kids contributes to these children and families having support like access to safe housing, medical attention, nutritious meals, and recreational opportunities, which will help them break out of the cycle of poverty. Every program within Skookum Kids relies heavily on compassionate, competent, and committed volunteers, foster parents, and donors. The AmeriCorps VISTA will build capacity by improving Skookum Kids’ volunteer and foster parent recruitment and retention efforts, cultivating business and individual donors, seeking event donations, and sharing stories of impact.

Summer brings blooms and buzzing pollinators! July volunteer days focus on maintaining habitat along the Green River that supports bees, butterflies, and birds. It’s a relaxed, feel-good way to spend a summer morning while helping the ecosystem stay strong. For this event we will be picking up trash with grabbers. Wear your walking shoes!

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/533/

As summer winds down, August is a time to care for the bigger picture. Join us at the Green River to maintain restored areas and support a healthy river ecosystem for the seasons ahead. Bring friends, bring family, and help protect this vital watershed we all share. We will be cleaning up plastic and litter that is making it's way to the river.

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/534/

Join us and our NSEA friends as we remove invasive species and spread mulch along this cherished trail near Padden Creek!

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:

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.

Join us, WWU Ecological Restoration Club (ERC), & WWU Learning Environment Action Discovery (LEAD) to kick off the Arboretum Day 2026 celebration by removing invasive species at a trail entrance near the southern entrance of the Sehome Arb at Western Washington University!

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:

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.

We'll weed and mulch (and stop to smell the roses!) during peak bloom at the Cornwall Rose Garden!

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:

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

Team up with us, WCC, and NSEA volunteers to weed and mulch near East Bear Creek, enhancing this important riparian habitat.

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:

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 hidden park in the York neighborhood needs some love! Join the City and the York Neighborhood Association in removing Himalayan Blackberry and sprucing up the Butterfly Garden.

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:

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

Join us along with our friends from the Rotary Club of Bellingham and the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association to clean up the memorials and park grounds for Memorial Day weekend!

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:

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.

Join us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park for some spring cleanup on National Garden Meditation Day! We will be cleaning sculptures, removing invasive plants, mulching, and more.

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:

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.

Celebrate Earth Day alongside more than 1 billion people worldwide by joining the City of Bellingham and other community partners for our annual Earth Day Community Work Party on Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Squalicum Creek Re-route. 

Together, we will remove invasive species to improve fish and wildlife habitat and help water quality near the Squalicum Creek Re-route project. This important ecological restoration project was constructed in 2021 to benefit salmon and other native species.

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 such as canned proteins, cooking oil, sauces, and spices 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, Bagelry bagels, and free pizza from Zeeks Pizza and Pizza Time, all generously donated for this event.

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. 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:

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

Directions:

This event takes place at the Squalicum Creek Re-route site near the intersection of Birchwood Ave & Squalicum Pkwy, just north of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

All registered participants will receive more information via email about accessing the event site the evening before the work party.

Map:

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

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

Our next training will be held in May 2026, please see the schedule below. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to become a volunteer!

Are you looking to build your resume, network with like minded individuals, and provide meaningful services to folks in need? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

This unique volunteer experience provides valuable tools for navigating crisis and conflict by empowering and supporting survivors in the aftermath of abuse and trauma. Our volunteers often refer to their service with us as life changing. We are a small team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who embrace our mission of health, justice, and hope.

The Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Center, a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, hosts Spokane's only Certified and Accredited Community Sexual Assault Program (CSAP). Our program provides the following services confidentially and free of charge:

Our volunteer advocates assist survivors via a 24-hour support line that can be directed to volunteers at home (no need to sit in a call center) and medical advocacy, which is provided to victims in person at area hospitals when requested.

As a non-profit, we rely on our volunteers to provide services to survivors outside of business hours. We provide a comprehensive 40-hour training and certification free of charge, as well as ongoing supervision and 24-hour support for all our volunteers. We invest in our volunteer staff and in turn, we ask for a one-year commitment of service and four evening or weekend shifts per month. Applicants are thoroughly screened and vetted for service.

Core training is a 40-hour total class teaching a foundational understanding of sexual violence and basic skills for new sexual assault service providers. Core training is a certification that is required by the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to work as a victims' advocate in Washington state. Our next training will be held in May, please see the below schedule. 

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Supervisor at (509) 343-5011 or email crisisresponseteam@lcsnw.org

Job Overview
Spokane Youth Cheer is seeking Volunteer Youth Cheer Coaches for the 2026 season, beginning mid-July and running through mid-late November, with opportunities for dedicated coaches to return in subsequent seasons. 

Spokane Youth Cheer operates under the Spokane Youth Football and Cheer Association and participates in the Inland Northwest Youth Football and Cheer League, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Together, these organizations serve youth athletes across the region through structured, developmentally appropriate cheer programs that emphasize teamwork, confidence, discipline, physical literacy, and joy in sport.

Responsibilities
-Coaches are responsible for teaching age-appropriate cheer skills, leading practices, supporting athletes on game days, communicating with families, and modeling positive leadership and sportsmanship.
-Plan and teach cheerleading routines, stunts, and cheers tailored to various age groups
-Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitude among youth participants
-Monitor safety during practices and performances, ensuring proper use of equipment and facilities
-Manage behavior and encourage respectful interactions among children
-Coordinate practice schedules and communicate effectively with parents and guardians
-Lead warm-up exercises and ensure all activities are conducted in a safe manner
-Support participants in developing confidence, coordination, and physical skills related to cheerleading and other sports

Qualifications

-Ability to pass a background check
-Current CPR certification
-Strong organizational skills
-The ability to learn and adapt quickly
-Demonstrated commitment to being a positive role model for youth.
-Coaches must be team-oriented, community-minded, and capable of working collaboratively with families and league leadership.
-All coaches must complete a coaching interest form, background check, CPR certification, required online trainings, and attend mandatory in-person trainings and pre-season meetings.

Time Commitment

Coaches may set their own practice schedules for their teams. Recommended practice frequency is 3-5 practices (10 hours maximum) per week during the summer before school begins, transitioning to 1-3 practices (6 hours maximum) per week once the school year starts.

The season includes eight regular-season games, up to three playoff games, an all-day cheer clinic in August, and a cheer competition in October, with post-season competitive opportunities available for teams that qualify.

Experience
-Prior experience in youth sports coaching, teaching, physical education, or working with children is highly desirable
-Background in cheerleading, dance, or gymnastics a plus
-Knowledge of behavior management techniques to foster discipline and positive conduct among youth
-Comfort and confidence leading small to medium-sized groups of children. Some coaching positions involve narrower age ranges and may be requested based on coach preference and availability.

Volunteering as a youth cheer coach offers the opportunity to shape confident, capable young athletes while strengthening the broader community through sport, mentorship, and shared purpose.

Youth sports play a critical role in childhood development. Participation supports physical health, social-emotional growth, leadership skills, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

Cheer, as a performance-based team sport, uniquely combines athletic skill, creativity, coordination, and expressive movement while fostering strong peer relationships and positive adult mentorship. Volunteer coaches are essential to creating safe, supportive environments where young athletes can thrive both on and off the field.

Applicants interested in volunteering as a Youth Cheer Coach are encouraged to apply through the Spokane Youth Cheer coaching interest form. Spokane Youth Cheer is committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for all athletes and volunteers.

The Sounds of Africa Festival is returning this August, bringing together community members to celebrate African culture through music, dance, fashion, food, and art. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support event planning and logistics as we prepare for this vibrant, free community festival.

Assist with event planning and coordination

Support vendor and performer logistics

Help organize activity zones, schedules, and event flow

Contribute to volunteer coordination and communication

Provide on‑site support during the festival (optional but appreciated)

Organized, reliable individuals

People who enjoy teamwork and community engagement

Anyone with interest or experience in events, logistics, or cultural programming

Volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact

Your support helps us create a welcoming, joyful, and culturally rich experience for the community—celebrating African heritage and bringing people together through art, music, and shared experiences.

We’d love to have you be part of making this year’s festival unforgettable.

We need volunteer allies!! We currently have a waitlist of participants needing social support and allyship. 

As an ally, you'll provide companionship, connect clients with resources, serve as a liaison with their case manager, and help them achieve their goals. The best part is that you can do all this at a pace that suits you and your partner-participant. Our primary focus is on fostering connection and building a trusting relationship. 

Depending on your preferences and availability, you may be paired with a guest at the Gardenview Village tiny homes or with an individual in the community.

Being an ally is not just a volunteer role; it's an opportunity to make a significant difference in someone's life. Road2Home provides a community of fellow allies to learn from and connect with. We also offer in-depth training for allies that covers trauma-informed care, setting boundaries, strategies to help clients achieve their goals, local resources, and more. This comprehensive support ensures you feel prepared and confident in your role as an ally, ready to make a positive impact.

Being an ally requires a six-month commitment, during which you meet with a client in person at least twice a month and are available for phone calls or texts.

To help ensure a successful Ally experience, you must complete a Road2Home volunteer training class and an Ally orientation before being assigned a program partner. These sessions are designed to introduce our work, enrich your understanding of homelessness in our community, and help ensure a rewarding volunteer experience. You will also have access to our experienced staff trained in trauma-informed principles to guide you. We want your Ally Program experience to be rewarding for you and your partner!

We are thrilled about the possibility of working with you and the positive impact you can make as an ally. Your contribution is highly valued, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team soon!

To begin the process of becoming an Ally, click here!

Help prep and serve free, nutritious meals to kids through our Food Truck program, and/or help lead Kids' Cooking Club! Please fill out our Volunteer Form to begin. We particularly need someone on Wednesday afternoons, 3:15-5 pm. 

Become a volunteer mentor! Join a fun community! 

Rally Club Seattle is recruiting mentors for its “lunch bunch” group mentor community. Programming takes place onsite at Greenlake Elementary School in  NE Seattle (2400 N 65th St,  Seattle, WA 98103)  weekly on Mondays from 12-1pm.

Rally Club focuses on community and making meaningful connections. Connectedness not only has a powerful protective effect on mental health, but also improves other youth outcomes such as academic competence, concern for others, and confidence. Caring mentors like you create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive community that youth want to be a part of. Time is spent in larger group activities as well as in small groups and in giving individualized attention. Activities are tailored to youth need and interest.

Some great reasons to join:

-Community is good for all of us, and volunteering has measurable health benefits. 

-Our group format allows for others to cover absences, so although we ask for a once a week, semester commitment, it’s realistic.

-You can join with friend! It’s not only fun, but also provides the kids with healthy examples of adult friendships.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that is fun and rewarding? Join our Volunteer team! As a Meals on Wheels Volunteer, you will belong to a team committed to helping homebound seniors maintain their health and independence with nutritious food, personal contact, and caring service.

A volunteer is needed to deliver meals Thursday mornings, when one of our weekly drivers is away. Volunteers arrive at the center in Federal Way to pick up meals between 8:00AM and 9:00AM, and deliveries typically take 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Mileage is reimbursable while making deliveries. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in volunteering long term.

Are you typically available Thursday mornings and interested in this volunteer opportunity?  Click "Respond" and contact us for an application to get started!

Weekend Adventures are exciting weekends away at camp for kids (ages 6 to 17) with intellectual disabilities. As a volunteer, you will be a kid’s assigned "buddy" for a weekend of fun and engaging activities! There are always staff around who are trained to handle any medical or behavioral changes, so you can simply focus on having fun with your campers as they enjoy activities such as ziplining, horseback riding, canoeing, s’mores, campfires, and so much more! You will be at Cascades Camp in Yelm, WA from Friday-Sunday sleeping in a separate volunteer cabin. While you and your buddy are having an awesome weekend, their families are given critical time to rest and recharge. This is truly a gift you are giving to the parents and will empower them in their lives and relationships. We welcome groups or individuals, ages 16 and older and provide all the training you’ll need! Our staff are with you every step of the way, so no special needs experience is required. All you need is a willingness to serve these wonderful kids and their families! Put simply-we focus on the details so that you can focus on the campers! Private Group Details: Group Size Range: 1 - 10Event can be held at organization location(s)Donation Optional

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/

Footloose endeavors to maintain our boats ourselves, to help keep costs down.  Maintenance is generally done in the off-season, between October and April.  Experience is not required but would be an asset.

When housing is disrupted in communities after a disaster it can be difficult for some people to find new long-term housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associates help shelter residents create personalized plans to overcome roadblocks and transition to sustainable housing solutions. They play a critical role in reducing disaster-caused displacement and aiding in long-term recovery for individuals.

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 who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of disaster-caused 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 at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Share your mental health training with those who need it most. Mental health professionals are needed for the following volunteer opportunities:

Requirement: 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).

Ready to Make a Difference? Get started by visiting www.redcross.org/volunteer

Grass growing season is upon us!

Help make a huge difference in the lives of seniors near you, by adopting their yard! If you can help even once, it would make a massive impact in the peace of mind and health of our seniors.

Excellent opportunity for volunteer groups as well!

Location and Time Commitment: We will work with your schedule and location preferences!

Volunteer Benefits: Increase the quality of life for a senior or adult with a disability, gain new friendships,  and make the community a safer place to live.

Contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org for more information.

A little about our Volunteer Services Program :

Community Action’s Senior and Disabled Volunteer Services Program is one of the largest volunteer based programs in the area that meets one of the greatest needs by providing this population of individuals with dignity and a safe, healthy home. 

Without volunteers these needs would not be met!

We are looking for community volunteers to provide direct services for elderly and disabled adults. These direct services include transportation, housekeeping, shopping, yard work, moving assistance, firewood chopping and stacking, minor home repair, meal preparation and more as we strive to help clients remain living independently in their own homes. 

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!

You can 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:

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.

About the Role

Support the most active part of the evening: dinner service, live program, and silent auction close. Responsibilities

Each year, we equip thousands of neighbors with skills and lower barriers to employment to help them build stronger futures for themselves and their families. 

Volunteers are a critical part of our mission’s success. We invite you to contribute your time and talent to our signature annual fundraiser, Impact for Good 2026, taking place on Friday, May 15, at the Seattle Convention Center Skybridge. This year’s theme, Blooming Brighter Futures, celebrates the thousands of students across Northwest Washington who build skills, confidence, and opportunity through our programs. 

About the Role

Join the front-of-house team welcoming guests and ensuring they feel supported from the moment they arrive. If you enjoy people-facing roles, this is for you.

Responsibilities

Skills & Requirements

Each year, we equip thousands of neighbors with skills and lower barriers to employment to help them build stronger futures for themselves and their families. 

Volunteers are a critical part of our mission’s success. We invite you to contribute your time and talent to our signature annual fundraiser, Impact for Good 2026, taking place on Friday, May 15, at the Seattle Convention Center Skybridge. This year’s theme, Blooming Brighter Futures, celebrates the thousands of students across Northwest Washington who build skills, confidence, and opportunity through our programs.

Perfect for: detail-oriented folks, people who like hands-on tasks, and individuals who can lift/move light items.

What volunteers do:

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.

Help WAWAC run a successful GiveBIG fundraising campaign! We’re looking for a volunteer who can support campaign planning, messaging, donor outreach, and page setup.

Create campaign timeline and messaging

Coordinate stories and impact content

Track donations and progress

Support donor engagement

Fundraising, marketing, writing, project management.

Your work will directly support West African immigrant and refugee families in Washington.

Join Dirt Corps this April to celebrate Earth Day month, enjoy the flowers and help us care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt! We'll learn about some of the early spring plants in this unique forest ecosystem in Westcrest Park. We'll then be caring for our restoration area by applying mulch around the native plants and trees and removing weeds (looking at you, blackberry!). We hope to see you there!

Join us for a volunteer work party to celebrate Duwamish Alive at Həʔapus Village Park and Shoreline Habitat! Learn about this important archaeological, cultural, and ecological site that sits on the shores of one of the last remaining original bends of the Duwamish River and then participate in restoration work! As a volunteer you will help with ecological restoration and green stormwater infrastructure tasks in the park. 

We recommend wearing long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We will bring the gloves, tools, and snacks. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Join us for a volunteer work party to celebrate Duwamish Alive in the Green-Duwamish River Watershed. Learn about the ecological restoration happening along this riparian shoreline and contribute to some of these tasks!

We recommend wearing long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We will bring the gloves, tools, and snacks. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Trail ambassador teams are strategically stationed at the busiest trailheads during weekends throughout the summer. They are a resource for trail users, educating visitors on the wonders of our forest and how to recreate safely and respectfully.

Registration opens March 15th, and the required training is on May 14th or 16th.

Learn More & Register for training

We are Snip Snip Hooray. Our nonprofit thrift store is looking for reliable, enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. Volunteers become part of a supportive team environment while helping make a meaningful difference locally.  Whether you can volunteer a few hours a week or more, your time and commitment are truly appreciated.

The Volunteer needs consist of sorting, stocking food, portioning bulk food, and handing out food to clients, prepackaging food boxes.

VOLUNTEERS CAN COME AND GO DURING SCHEDULED VOLUNTEER HOURS!!

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. A kid y 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.

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:

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

Volunteer with the Whatcom Family YMCA Community Support Campaign

Help us raise $100,000 to ensure everyone in our community can access YMCA programs—regardless of their financial situation.

No fundraising experience needed!
If you have the passion to join our fundraising, we’ll provide the training and support.

Ways you can help:

Supporting fundraising 

Writing thank you notes and/or newsletters

Assisting with outreach efforts

Helping with campaign events and activities

Telling stories

Providing general administrative support

Have a different idea? We would love to hear from you!

Why volunteer?

Gain fundraising skills

Join a community

Flexible time commitment (no minimum!)

Training and support provided

Make a real community impact

Get started:
Fill out our Volunteer Application and we will be in touch with more details!
Mark your calendar for our Campaign Kick-Off – March 31 | 5:30pm at the Y

Be part of something bigger. Help everyone belong at the Y.

We are looking for swag items to put in 100 bags given out at our Unity in the Community event on August 15th. 

Need school supplies and back packs for grade school ages. K-8, supplies will be given out at Unity in the Community event on August 15th.

Deadline for supplies is August 6th

I have posters for school supply donations, event posters and programs the day of the event that I need printing services for.

Event is August 15th, need items by August 6th

We are seeking part-time college or university interns to help us bring Tacoma history to life.

Internship projects are available in several subject areas - museum studies, history, education, marketing, social media and technology.
Possibilities include:

*Assisting with celebration plans for the Museum's 25th Anniversary
*Historical research for publication and museum exhibit development
*Oral History collection of people from Old Town to be stored and prepared for public display.
*Digitize and organize artifacts and for online storage and exhibits.
*Create a social media plan and help us implement effective social media strategies.

Internship dates are flexible, depending on your class schedule and availability. Internships are project-based and are generally 5-15 hours per week. Days and hours are flexible and we provide a small stipend.

We welcome volunteers of all ages, interests and skill levels. Mentorship and training provided. School credit available. Internships are designed for college and university students. High school students are also welcome to volunteer with the museum. All volunteers must successfully pass a security background check.

The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays in Old Town, Tacoma. Seeing the Museum in-person is the best way learn about our organization. You can stop by anytime during the Cabin’s open hours to speak with our team.

https://www.jobcarrmuseum.org/volunteer

About Us: Helping Link is a non-profit, grass-root, community-based service agency that provides educational, social, and cultural programs to empower and support Vietnamese immigrants and refugees in King County.

Mission Statement: Empower Vietnamese-Americans’ social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and youth leaders.

We try to accomplish our mission statement by offering referral services as well as programs such as: ESL, Computer Literacy Class, US Citizenship Class, and an after-school program.

Job Description: The communications specialist will assist the executive director in various writing assignments such as press releases, volunteer recruitment, flyers, fundraising letters, and newsletter articles.

Qualifications:

For more information about the volunteer application process, visit www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, email volunteers@helpinglink.org.

Sign up for various volunteer opportunities as they become available! These include office work, special events, and more!

Please note that a manager will need to approve your application before you can sign up for shifts.

Sign up through our website: https://www.wallawallaseniorcenter.org/get-involved or give us a call at 509-527-3775

Assist during our lunch in the dining room by helping clients move around and by helping to clear tables and keep areas clean. It's always fun getting to chat with the clients as you work! Each volunteer must have a Washington State food handlers card which you can get online and costs $10. If you do not have this card, you can do the short course here at the Walla Walla Senior Center and we will pay for it.

Time commitment:

Flexible between 10am and 2pm

Monday through Thursday

Sign up for the timeframe that best represents your availability. Dining room volunteer opportunities are listed as timeframes rather than fixed shifts. This gives you the flexibility to come when it works best for you. Just check in when you arrive and check out when you leave, and we’ll record your actual hours.

Please note that a manager will need to approve your application before you can sign up for shifts.

Sign up through our website: https://www.wallawallaseniorcenter.org/get-involved or give us a call at 509-527-3775

The Kitchen Prep volunteer works whenever they are available between 8:00AM and 3:00PM to do kitchen prep work: peeling, chopping or just filling containers for our Nutrition Program. We serve over 400 people a day out of our kitchen and always welcome the help!  Each volunteer must have a Washington State food handlers card which you can get online and costs $10. If you do not have this card, you can do the short course here at the Walla Walla Senior Center and we will pay for it.

Time commitment:

Flexible between 8am and 3pm

You choose the times and day(s) that work for you! (Mon-Thur)

Sign up for the timeframe that best represents your availability. Kitchen volunteer opportunities are listed as timeframes rather than fixed shifts. This gives you the flexibility to come when it works best for you. Just check in when you arrive and check out when you leave, and we’ll record your actual hours.

Please note that a manager will need to approve your application before you can sign up for shifts.

Sign up through our website: https://www.wallawallaseniorcenter.org/get-involved or give us a call at 509-527-3775.

Adult Day Services is a community based program designed to meet the needs of adults 18+ with any physical, mental, or social impairments, or anyone experiencing loneliness and Isolation. Many of our participants are living with early-onset dementia and come to the ADS for a safe place to find community. We provide much needed respite (rest) to caregivers and family members caring for a loved one. 

Program hours: 9am-3pm. Monday through Thursday.

ADS Volunteer Scheduling:

Flexible between 9am and 3pm; two timeframes (9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm)

You choose the times and day(s) that work for you! (Mon-Thur)

Sign up for the timeframe that best represents your availability. ADS volunteer opportunities are listed as timeframes rather than fixed shifts. This gives you the flexibility to come when it works best for you. Just check in when you arrive and check out when you leave, and we’ll record your actual hours. If you're able to stay for the full 3 hour timeframe, perfect!

 Please note that a manager will need to approve your application & and interview with the program manager is necessary to insure you are a good fit for the program.

Sign up through our website: https://www.wallawallaseniorcenter.org/get-involved or give us a call at 509-527-3775

The Washington West African Center is launching the SOUGOU Market, a monthly community market offering high‑quality donated household items, electronics, clothing, furniture, and more at affordable prices. We are preparing for our first market in mid/late March and seeking a volunteer to help coordinate and oversee this new initiative.

Responsibilities include:

Leading outreach and marketing efforts over a 6–8 week period, including flyers, social media, newsletters, community events, and word‑of‑mouth engagement.

Supporting community outreach using existing promotional materials (flyer and video) and helping develop additional materials as needed.

Assisting with donation intake and helping maintain an organized inventory of all donated items.

Helping recruit and coordinate volunteers for market setup, pricing, display, customer support, and breakdown.

Ensuring smooth logistics and a successful launch of the first SOUGOU Market weekend.

Ideal volunteers: organized, proactive, community‑minded, and comfortable coordinating multiple moving parts. Experience in outreach, marketing, or event coordination is helpful but not required.

This role directly supports local families by increasing access to affordable goods and strengthening community connections.

Join us May 2nd at Renton Technical College for DAWN's signature happy hour fundraiser supporting survivors of domestic violence in King County. The event runs from 4-6:30 PM.

4-4:30 PM VIP Reception, 4:30-6:30 PM Main Event.

Wish-granting volunteers work in teams of two to help plan and fulfill a child’s wish. New volunteers are paired with a mentor volunteer to help guide them through the wish journey. Each wish is as unique as the child who dreams it, so the level of volunteer commitment varies from wish to wish. Training is online and on-demand, and volunteers choose the wishes that best fit into their schedule. Wish-granting opportunities can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. There is no financial commitment required.

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for a recruitment specialist to actively recruit volunteers, sponsors, clients and members of the board on a continuing basis.

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Executive Director you will:

Requirements:

Benefits:

About Helping Link: Helping Link is a non-profit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to "Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and youth leaders".

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Helping Link is looking for a motivated person with Salesforce skills to support our organization. Job Description & Responsibilities:

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