Opportunities From: Serve Washington

About the Event
Your help makes SOAR’s Deck the Houses possible! Join us for a sweet and festive evening filled with frosting, candy, and creativity as participants decorate pre-built gingerbread houses. When the decorating winds down, volunteers and participants can enjoy a few extra holiday crafts.

All completed houses will be displayed at the Walla Walla Center for Children & Families, where students and staff will vote for their favorite design. The winning creation will be announced at Breakfast with Santa!

Your Purpose
As a Creative Companion, you’ll help participants bring their gingerbread visions to life while ensuring the environment stays fun, supportive, and inclusive. Your encouragement and presence make the experience joyful for everyone.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult: with kindness, patience, and authenticity.

What You’ll Do

Welcome participants and help them get started with supplies: frosting, candy, and decorations.

Offer guidance, encouragement, and help as needed while fostering independence and creativity.

Celebrate each participant’s design and artistic choices; there’s no wrong way to decorate!

Engage participants in conversation and holiday fun, and make a new friend along the way.

Support craft activities for those who finish early.

Stay alert and attentive: participants may wander or attempt to leave unexpectedly. Calmly redirect or notify staff if needed.

Assist with clean-up once the decorating is done.

What to Bring / Know

Dress comfortably. Things might get a little sticky with frosting and candy!

Bring your holiday cheer and patience for a night full of creativity and connection.

Be flexible and ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Your warmth and positivity will make this event merry and memorable for all!

About the Event
Your help makes SOAR’s Friendsgiving possible! Join us for a heartwarming evening of cooking, crafting, games, and gratitude as participants come together to share a Friendsgiving feast. Your energy and care will help make the night festive, welcoming, and full of connection.

Your Purpose
As a Friendsgiving Sous Chef & Celebration Crew member, your role is to support participants as they cook, craft, and celebrate together, while building genuine friendships along the way. You’ll help ensure everyone feels included, capable, and valued.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult: with kindness, patience, and authenticity.

What You’ll Do

Act as a sous chef - assist participants as they prepare and cook the Friendsgiving meal (guide and help with chopping, mixing, plating, etc.).

Encourage independence while offering help when needed.

Join in the fun! Support games, crafts, and other celebration activities throughout the event.

Build connections, share stories, laughter, and encouragement to make every participant feel like part of the celebration.

Keep the environment upbeat, inclusive, and social, and help create a sense of community.

Stay alert and attentive: participants may wander or attempt to leave unexpectedly. Calmly redirect or notify staff if needed.

Help with clean-up and transitions to keep things running smoothly.

What to Bring / Know

Dress comfortably and be ready for cooking and activities.

Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety in the kitchen area.

Bring your warmth, patience, and enthusiasm. Your positive attitude makes the event shine!

Be flexible, open-hearted, and ready to make new friends!

We need YOUR help.

We are looking for a few "elves" to help us decorate for our annual breakfast with Santa! You would be helping us transform a room into the North Pole so kids can come visit Santa and have their pictures taken. We will also be setting up tables.

This event is for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

We need YOUR help.

We are looking for a few "elves" to help spread some holiday cheer! You would be monitoring crafts, assisting kids in line for pictures with Santa, and bringing some holiday cheer!

We encourage you to dress the part!! Get as festive as you like.

If you can help us do a quick cleanup up we would welcome that as well.

This event is for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (all ages) and their families.

About the Event
Ring in the new year with SOAR’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve - Eve! This festive celebration brings together friends for music, dancing, games, snacks, and plenty of laughter as we count down to a new year of fun and friendship. Participants will enjoy a lively, sensory-friendly environment filled with joy and community connection.

Your Purpose
As part of the Helping Hands crew, you’ll make sure our participants feel safe, included, and celebrated throughout the night. Your positive energy, attentiveness, and compassion help set the tone for a fun and welcoming event for everyone.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult, be a friend, not a patron.

What You’ll Do

Welcome participants with warmth and enthusiasm as they arrive.

Help participants navigate the event, finding games, snacks, or activities.

Join the fun! Dance, play games, and celebrate side-by-side with participants.

Provide gentle support and redirection if someone feels overwhelmed or confused.

Safety Note: Stay alert for elopement risks. If a participant attempts to leave the event area, calmly follow, redirect, and alert staff immediately.

Encourage everyone to participate at their own comfort level, keeping the mood positive and inclusive.

Help with light event transitions (setting up or tidying activity areas as needed).

What to Bring / Know

Dress comfortably but festively: sparkle, color, and fun accessories are encouraged!

Wear shoes suitable for dancing and movement.

Bring your patience, kindness, and a smile that says, “Let’s celebrate together!”

This is a social, high-energy event; be ready to engage, connect, and have fun.

Your care ensures everyone rings in the new year feeling valued and included.

Role: Basketball Buddy

Challenger Basketball is about more than hoops—it’s about teamwork, belonging, and fun. Thank you for being part of it!

Your Purpose

- Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult.

- Warm up with players, pass balls, and cheer during games.

- Encourage participants who may need reminders about plays, turns, or sharing the ball.

- Celebrate every shot, whether it goes in or not!

- Support coaches (Patrick for Youth, Camden for Adults) by helping drills run smoothly.

- Build relationships! Learn names, sit with players, and make them feel part of a team.

- Commit when you can. Consistency helps participants feel secure, but even one week makes a difference.

Role: Basketball Buddy

Challenger Basketball is about more than hoops—it’s about teamwork, belonging, and fun. Thank you for being part of it!

Your Purpose

- Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult.

- Warm up with players, pass balls, and cheer during games.

- Encourage participants who may need reminders about plays, turns, or sharing the ball.

- Celebrate every shot, whether it goes in or not!

- Support coaches (Patrick for Youth, Camden for Adults) by helping drills run smoothly.

- Build relationships! Learn names, sit with players, and make them feel part of a team.

- Commit when you can. Consistency helps participants feel secure, but even one week makes a difference.

Role: Basketball Buddy

Challenger Basketball is about more than hoops—it’s about teamwork, belonging, and fun. Thank you for being part of it!

Your Purpose

- Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult.

- Warm up with players, pass balls, and cheer during games.

- Encourage participants who may need reminders about plays, turns, or sharing the ball.

- Celebrate every shot, whether it goes in or not!

- Support coaches (Patrick for Youth, Camden for Adults) by helping drills run smoothly.

- Build relationships! Learn names, sit with players, and make them feel part of a team.

- Commit when you can. Consistency helps participants feel secure, but even one week makes a difference.

Role: Basketball Buddy

Challenger Basketball is about more than hoops—it’s about teamwork, belonging, and fun. Thank you for being part of it!

Your Purpose

- Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult.

- Warm up with players, pass balls, and cheer during games.

- Encourage participants who may need reminders about plays, turns, or sharing the ball.

- Celebrate every shot, whether it goes in or not!

- Support coaches (Patrick for Youth, Camden for Adults) by helping drills run smoothly.

- Build relationships! Learn names, sit with players, and make them feel part of a team.

- Commit when you can. Consistency helps participants feel secure, but even one week makes a difference.

Volunteer responsibilities vary as the organization's environment and needs change depending on the season, food deliveries, and the number of volunteers available on any given day. Some typical tasks are maintaining the community food and senior lunch tables, weighing and putting away donated food, breaking down bulk food and household items into smaller portions, maintaining the food storage room, and working on the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, among other tasks. Volunteers must fill out an application, contract, and civil rights training agreement.

Volunteers are needed at St. Leo's Food Connection to help during the COVID crisis! We need people to...

1. Sort food donations, fill boxes for clients, and distribute food to clients. Shifts are available at these times:

Partial shifts are always welcome!

2. Assist with food pick-ups using St. Leo Food Connection vehicles.

We are in a high risk area as we share a campus with Nativity House (drop-in center and shelter).  We provide gloves (and soon masks), we sanitize regularly, we are limiting the number of clients in the building at one time, and we are implementing 6 foot social distancing.

Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 60, in good health, and have no underlying conditions (such as being immunocompromised.)

Please note that the entrance to the Food Connection is off the parking lot in the back of the building.

If interested, please contact Caroline Comfort at carolinec@foodconnection.org

Food Bank Workers keep a consistent flow of goods through the food bank to assure that our clients in need of food are served to the best of our ability. The Food Bank is an important part of our fight to provide basic human needs in the City of Tacoma.

Reports to: Heather Wiley

Location: The Salvation Army of Tacoma Food Bank 

Responsibilities and Duties

Qualifications

If you're interested or have any questions, please contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or 253-572-8452 ext. 104.

Donations are an essential part of getting food to our partner programs, food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Pierce County. However, we see a decrease in food donations even though the need for food has increased. You can help by hosting a Food & Fund Drive with EFN! The food you donate will go directly to our 75+ Partner Programs to give to our neighbors in need. The funds you raise will be used to purchase food and pay freight for donated truckloads of food (if you decide to raise funds).

We want to encourage you to collect peanut butter for your drive! Peanut butter is a very versatile food and great source of protein, so we love receiving it.

Register your food drive here: https://efoodnet.org/driveform/

Questions? Contact evanm@efoodnet.org or (253) 584-1040

About the Event
The Parade of Lights is one of Walla Walla’s most beloved holiday traditions, a sparkling night filled with lights, laughter, and community spirit! Our group will proudly represent inclusion and joy as participants walk, roll, or ride alongside our float, sharing smiles and spreading cheer with the community.

Your Purpose
As a member of the Parade of Lights Support Crew, your energy and care help us safely shine during this joyful community celebration. You’ll walk beside participants - some walking, some in wheelchairs, and others riding on the float, helping them stay safe, comfortable, and engaged throughout the event.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult, be a friend.

What You’ll Do

Walk alongside participants during the parade, helping keep the group together and maintaining a safe, steady pace.

Support participants who are walking, rolling, or riding by offering verbal encouragement and gentle assistance as needed.

Safety Note: This is a Level 3 high-risk event for elopement. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. If a participant moves toward the crowd, curb, or leaves the route, calmly follow, redirect, and alert staff if you need assistance.

Keep the energy fun and festive: cheer, wave, and celebrate with participants!

Help with costumes, float decorations, and transitions before and after the parade.

Provide reassurance and enthusiasm; your presence helps participants feel confident and included.

What to Bring / Know

Dress warmly and festively (lights, scarves, hats, or fun accessories are encouraged!): just please no Santa or Grinch costumes, as those are reserved for parade officials and our participants are not fans of the Grinch.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and standing.

Expect cool evening weather: layer up and bring gloves if needed.

Bring your positive energy and readiness to help where needed.

Your support ensures participants experience this event safely, joyfully, and with dignity.

We now have our own Get Connected site for managing our volunteer opportunities! This is a separate site than the United Way of Pierce County's Get Connected site. (The site you are currently on!) To volunteer with us you will have to create a separate Get Connected profile with Nourish PC, as it allows us to vet our prospective volunteers. Once you are vetted you will be able to view and respond our volunteer opportunities. 

Qualifications to volunteer include the following:
17 years or older
Good health
Be able to stand for 3 or more hours
Be able to bend, lift, and carry 25 lbs.
Pass a criminal background check
For more information, visit our Volunteer FAQ page.

We cannot accept court-ordered community service at this time.

Development /Admin

Edgewood Food Bank

Graham/South Hill Food Bank

Jackson Street Food Bank 

Lakewood Food Bank

Mobile Food Banks

Northwest Tacoma Food Bank

Southeast Tacoma Food Bank

Warehouse

Come help us keep our community fed. We need volunteers to help get food out to the community.

As a Volunteer Food Bank Service Clerk, you will be responsible for providing support to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank and the Food Bank Manager. You will work closely with the Food Bank Manager to assure that client delivery and needed tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Ensuring maximum service delivery and volunteer enjoyment throughout the process. Activities are performed in a safe and controlled environment. Casual attire and closed toe shoes required. 

Accountabilities The food bank customer Service Clerk reports directly to the executive director who is responsible for his/her performance.  

 Responsibilities: includes, but not limited to: 

Schedule

1st Shift Full Day 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

2nd Shift 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

3rd Shift 1:00pm to 4:30 pm

The Food Bank is open for Walk-In service (Tuesday through Saturday) and Drive-Up (Friday only). Services are delivered in designated areas for volunteer and client safety.

Wednesday is our biggest day; we have a pop-up food bank at the Tacoma Dome and the need is great on that day where individuals and groups are encouraged to apply. 

MADF is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time, by helping them acquire the most basic needs: food, housing, encouragement, and opportunity. 

Email: christine@themadfseattle.org and info@themadfseattle.org.

Phone: 253-888-0576 

Invest in Youth has been providing tutoring support to students across Seattle for more than 20 years! We match each volunteer tutor with a single student for the entire school year, which fosters a truly meaningful relationship for the student and the tutor. Our program is provided free of charge to all families and schools we work with. We hope you'll join us!

Volunteer tutors are paired with a 3rd, 4th or 5th grade student for a full school year.

From October through May tutors and students meet once per week for an after-school tutoring session (exact location/times can be found here). We ask volunteers to make a commitment to the whole school year.

Tutoring sessions are held at the student's school, last one hour and are supervised by a school coordinator - support and heartfelt appreciation are provided at every tutoring session.

Volunteers can expect to help students with their homework, read books together and work on math problems, all while serving the important role of a mentor.

Looking for a way to give back to your community?

Invest in Youth is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides free after-school tutoring to local elementary students across the city.

If you're looking for a way to get involved or give back to your community, this could be your opportunity! Invest in Youth is looking for role-model tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at local schools, including Beacon Hill International, Roxhill Elementary and Sanislo Elementary (both in West Seattle), in addition to Thurgood Marshall Elementary (Squire Park neighborhood).

Tutoring begins in October, runs through May and takes place once every week at each school.

Each tutor is matched with the same student for the whole school year, and the pair works together on things like playing math games, reading stories or working on homework, for one hour each week. Educational materials and activities, training and support, and heartfelt appreciation are provided at every session. 

For more information or to apply to be a tutor, please visit our website: https://www.investinyouth.org/volunteer/

Looking for a way to give back to your community?

Invest in Youth is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides free after-school tutoring to local elementary students.

If you're looking for a way to get involved or give back to your community, this could be your opportunity! Invest in Youth is looking for role-model tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at local schools, including Beacon Hill International, Roxhill Elementary (West Seattle) and Thurgood Marshall Elementary (Squire Park neighborhood in addition to Sanislo Elementary (West Seattle).

Tutoring begins in October, runs through May and takes place one day a week at each school.

Each tutor is matched with the same student for the whole school year, and the pair works together on things like playing math games, reading stories or working on homework. Educational materials and activities, training and support, and heartfelt appreciation are provided at every session. 

For more information or to apply to be a tutor, please visit our website: https://www.investinyouth.org/volunteer/

Can't commit to the full school year? Become a substitute tutor or share this with your friends who might be interested.

Looking for a way to give back to your community?

Invest in Youth is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides free after-school tutoring to local elementary students across the city.

If you're looking for a way to get involved or give back to your community, this could be your opportunity! Invest in Youth is looking for role-model tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at local schools, including Sanislo Elementary (West Seattle), Thurgood Marshall Elementary (Squire Park neighborhood) and Beacon Hill International, in addition to Roxhill Elementary (West Seattle).

Tutoring begins in October, runs through May and takes place once every week at each school.

Each tutor is matched with the same student for the whole school year, and the pair works together on things like playing math games, reading stories or working on homework, for one hour each week. Educational materials and activities, training and support, and heartfelt appreciation are provided at every session. 

For more information or to apply to be a tutor, please visit our website: https://www.investinyouth.org/volunteer/

Looking for a way to give back to your community?

Invest in Youth is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides free after-school tutoring to local elementary students across the city.

If you're looking for a way to get involved or give back to your community, this could be your opportunity! Invest in Youth is looking for role-model tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at local schools, including Roxhill Elementary and Sanislo Elementary (both in West Seattle) and Thurgood Marshall Elementary (Squire Park Neighborhood) in addition to Beacon Hill International.

Tutoring begins in October, runs through May and takes place once every week at each school.

Each tutor is matched with the same student for the whole school year, and the pair works together on things like playing math games, reading stories or working on homework, for one hour each week. Educational materials and activities, training and support, and heartfelt appreciation are provided at every session. 

For more information or to apply to be a tutor, please visit our website: https://www.investinyouth.org/volunteer/

Can't commit to the full school year? Become a substitute tutor or share this with your friends who might be interested.

STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN) is a nonprofit offering K-12 instruction, mentoring and program development in science, technology, engineering, and math. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap for women and BIPOC communities in SPIN education and careers.  

Purpose:

The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer at STEM Paths Innovation Network will provide a culturally-responsive and uplifting coaching experience for 11th and 12th grade students of color. This includes providing support and resources, both academic and personal.

Job Title:

SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer

Pawsitive Alliance Board members make a difference for cats and dogs in need! 

Are you interested in using your time, talent, and energy to support the vision of a healthy and happy home for every cat and dog in Washington? 

 
If yes, then please consider joining our Board! 

Pawsitive Alliance, a volunteer driven tax-exempt nonprofit organization, is having an open call for Board Members. Founded in 2005, the mission of Pawsitive Alliance is to help end the euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats in Washington by increasing adoptions, supporting spay and neuter programs, and improving pet retention. 

Pawsitive Alliance advances are mission through our three programs: 

Adoption program: #WhyNotMePets campaign, highlighting long-term homeless pets, and supporting adoption opportunities to help homeless pets finds homes 

Spay/Neuter: providing vouchers and financial and logistical support to increase surgeries and access to end pet overpopulation and suffering 

Pet retention: collecting and distributing pet food and supplies and offering pet ID tags and microchips to keep pets thriving with their caretakers 

Our programs and activities prioritize increasing services for pets, people, and places across Washington state with few resources. 

Pawsitive Alliance’s biggest strengths are marketing, organizing, fundraising, and collaborating.  We work with more than 50 human and animal-welfare partners each year. Since 2005, we have helped over 8,000 animals find homes, delivered over 170,000 pounds of donated pet food, and facilitated more than 11,000 spay and neuter surgeries. 

The Pawsitive Alliance Board is a hands-on group of committed individuals, investing their time and resources to support our mission.  As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025, and look to the future, we are looking to add individuals from diverse backgrounds to join the Board and help the organization’s continued success and growth.  Ideal candidates are committed to our mission, can commit at least 10-15 per month to the organization, are able to represent the organization in the community, are ready to engage in strategy setting, fundraising and networking, and bring a well-rounded set of skills to a unique and hard-working team. 
 

Pawsitive Alliance is always interested in bringing greater diversity and new areas of expertise, energy, and skills to the Board. For more information on the organization, refer to our website at www.pawsitivealliance.org.  Please fill out our Board Application if you share our passion for helping to end pet homelessness in Washington and are interested in serving and helping end pet overpopulation. 

Are you passionate about community art and music? Apply to be on the Make.Shift Board of Directors! 

We're looking for folks with a background or interest in:

Make.Shift is a non-profit art space. Our mission is to provide all-ages spaces for art and music in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeduPztG9vRM8TtSLvjoj1UO1Hi6qNZcto6bB_ljnbK6uQmOw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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

Ready to make a difference?

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

COMMITMENT EXPECTED:

BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER:

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

Interested in learning more? Contact Julie Hooley, Care Navigator, 509-412-2371, jmhooley@alz.org.

About the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.alz.org.

It is almost that time of the year again, VOAWW will be partnering with Everett Transit to provide gifts to families in need. We will be at the Fred Meyer on Murphy's Corner in Everett stuffing the bus by collecting toys, and other essential items for families in need in Snohomish County.

Dates:

Weekend One: 

Saturday, November 29th

Sunday, November 30th

Weekend Two: 

Saturday, December 6th 

Sunday, December 7th

Weekend Three: 

Saturday, December 13th

Sunday, December 14th 

Shifts: 

Morning: 10:00am-1:15pm

Afternoon: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Our volunteers and partner homebuyers do most of the work of building the Habitat homes. We encourage volunteers of all skill levels and those who want to learn skills to come lend a helping hand.  You might like it so much that you’d become a regular!

We welcome individual volunteers as well as businesses, churches, and civic groups. Volunteering on building Habitat homes can be a great team building or fellowship activity.  While the work we do can change day by day here are a few examples of the type of task you might find on the work site:

If any of these sound interesting or you have any questions please respond to us here.

Are you interested in the issues surrounding affordable housing? Want to start working towards a solution? The Habitat Store sells donated new and used furniture, appliances, housewares, and building supplies to the public. This is one of the most important sources of funding to help us build! The money we generate from sales helps build homes and run our organization. Right now we have a high need for volunteers in the following areas:

If you have a keen attention to detail, like to work efficiently, and have a passion for recycling, we would love to meet you! Shifts are available Monday-Saturday. Please go to www.hfhwhatcom.org/volunteer to create an account so we can contact you to get you started. 

Questions? Please contact volunteer@hfhwhatcom.org. 

Are you interested in the issues surrounding affordable housing? Want to start working towards a solution? The Habitat Store sells donated new and used furniture, appliances, housewares, and building supplies to the public. This is one of the most important sources of funding to help us build! The money we generate from sales helps build homes and run our organization. There are a variety of ways to help, such as:

If any of these sound interesting you can respond to us here or on our website @ www.hfhwhatcom.org click on volunteer go to our orientation and safety videos, fill out our volunteer application and we will contact you to get you started.  We so appreciate our volunteers and having them join us in building healthy neighborhoods that create equity and prosperity for everyone.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, our Women's Hearth will have our volunteer service day. Our doors will be shut and this will be a great way to experience our Hearth space and help our staff get cleaning tasks done! Please note that you do not need to attend the full service day if you are unable. We appreciate as much or as little time as you are able to commit!

Sign up here!

Tasks include:

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ariel Fitzgerald at 509-455-4249 or afitzgerald@help4women.org.

Due to the fantastic turnout at our October Saturday Service Day, Women's Hearth will be hosting a second Volunteer Service day during the month of November. Our doors will be shut and this will be a great way to experience our Hearth space and help our staff get cleaning tasks done! Please note that you do not need to attend the full service day if you are unable. We appreciate as much or as little time as you are able to commit!

Sign up here!

Tasks include:

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ariel Fitzgerald at 509-455-4249 or afitzgerald@help4women.org.

Can you COOK?

We are SO EXCITED to be bringing back this opportunity to serve. Please review the requested needs on sign up genius (link below) for our Thanksgiving meal. Francis Place provides permanent supportive housing to adults that have experienced chronic homelessness. Every Thanksgiving we serve our clients a hot family style meal. We are seeking in-kind donations of pre-cooked dishes to be dropped off at Francis Place Thanksgiving morning. Pies, desserts, and cold dishes can be dropped off the day prior. Drop off address- at 1122 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044BA4A829A0F94-59820417-francis

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

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.

We are looking for work, church, or other community organizations that have availability to bring a group of volunteers out to support with essential gardening and maintenance tasks! We are able to accommodate most events during the week with some limited capacity to schedule Saturday events. 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 interest.

Note: we request a commitment of a minimum of 10-15 volunteers to schedule an event for your organization. Don’t have this many volunteers? Check out our website's Events page to see if there are already scheduled events you can join or email the Community Garden Coordinator to inquire further.

Learn More:
-Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden Webpage

-World Relief Western Washington Website

Join the Walk to Defeat ALS Planning Committee

Help make a difference in the fight against ALS! The Walk to Defeat ALS Planning Committee brings together passionate volunteers to plan and promote one of our community’s most inspiring fundraising events.

This is a great opportunity to use your skills in community outreach, event planning, or fundraising while connecting with others who share a commitment to supporting people living with ALS. Together, we can make every step count toward a world without ALS.

Time Commitment:

Committee members typically volunteer 2–4 hours per month, including a 1 hour monthly planning meeting (virtual) and other outreach or event tasks as the Walk approaches. Meetings kick off January 2026.

Why Join:

You’ll play a key role in bringing the ALS community together, gain valuable experience in nonprofit event planning, and see your efforts come to life on Walk day!

Each role can be shared and supported by additional volunteers — so there’s a place for everyone to get involved.

Event Chair

Sponsorship Lead | Focus: Driving sponsorship prospecting and connections.

Team Development Lead | Focus: Growing participation and celebrating teams.

Event Day Lead | Focus: Creating an engaging and impactful Walk-day experience.

Volunteer Lead | Focus: Ensuring we have the people-power needed for Walk day.

Interested in joining the committee? We’d love to hear from you! Sign up today and help us make this year’s Walk to Defeat ALS our most inspiring yet.

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!

Support low income seniors and adults with disabilities served by Full Life Care by offering donations of:

Contribute individually, or coordinate a donation drive of your own, spreading the word to your personal/professional networks.

Donations are accepted on an ongoing basis, with a preferred deadline of December 30.

Location:
Mail or drop off items in person at Full Life Care's South Seattle (Beacon Hill) location. (Exact drop off hours, and details provided after sign up.)

Alternate locations and/or pick up options may be offered for larger contributions. 

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 prefer to receive items by November, but will otherwise welcome contributions of items on an ongoing basis, year-round. 

Help brighten someone's day using your card making supplies and creativity!

Handmake greeting cards for seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities supported by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season. 

By 11/10 - We will accept Fall/Thanksgiving themed cards. 

By 12/5 - We will accept Winter themed cards (generally referencing "Season's Greetings" / "Warm Wishes," not specific to any holiday, to be randomly distributed throughout December and into the New Year). 

Cards must be 5x7" or smaller, and lay flat (no 3D or loose elements, and no glitter) 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive more details about guidelines and instructions to mail or drop off completed cards at our South Seattle office (Beacon Hill). 

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 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.

Come help stuff the bus and help provide toys and other essential items to help brighten the holidays for families in need.

Join our Volunteer team to help Meals on Wheels in King County fight hunger and isolation! 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.

Qualities sought in Meals on Wheels volunteers: Good communication and people skills, reliable, and a commitment to the well-being of homebound elders.

As the Volunteer Site Coordinator, you’ll lead and support our dedicated team of volunteers to ensure meals reach those who need them. From organizing routes to stepping in to call, pack, or deliver when needed, coordinators lead the heart of our daily operations. You’ll coordinate schedules, make sure delivery drivers head out with the right bags, and assist with key office tasks that help keep Meals on Wheels running smoothly.

This role is based at the Meals on Wheels office inside the Federal Way Community Center on Thursdays from 8–11 a.m., with some additional coordinator duties that can be done remotely. We’re looking for someone who can commit to the role long term and enjoys being part of a caring, mission-driven team.

Requirements: Complete the Meals on Wheels Volunteer Application, consent to a Washington State Patrol background check, the ability to lift 15 pounds, and be age 21 or more.

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:

Providing timely in-person response to disasters and assisting those affected. Responding to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours. Meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross Services.

Complete forms related to services provided.

Provide referrals to other agencies.

Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis.

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

Requirements:

Driver's License Needed  Background Check Orientation or Training

Every day we hear about the consequences of war and the suffering of the victims of armed conflict. Join in the effort to raise awareness about the rules of war. The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC)- Regional Coordinator manages the YAC program at a regional level. The YAC program informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an IHL topic.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:

A passion for working with youth and an interest in IHL.

Participate in the monthly call during the implementation of the program.

Recruit teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.

Implement the IHL training for youth teams and help them to design their campaigns on an IHL topic.

Time Commitment:

At least one-year appointment.

Approximately 10 - 20 hours a month;

3-4 hours a week with youth teams during the implementation of the campaign (school year).

This virtual role provides follow-up and recovery planning services for individuals and households following home fires or disasters, including referrals. Caseworkers make initial contact with the client within 48 hours of the disaster. Work with clients to get connected with resources. All training is provided.

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!

Volunteers will support the Food Access Network (FAN) team by helping with food pick-up from our food bank partners across King County. This will involve manually unloading food from trucks and transporting it to our Makeki (Market), where they will help stock the shelves. Volunteers will also assist with breaking down boxes, managing operations during Makeki (Market) hours under the supervision of the FAN team, and helping to close Makeki at the end of each operational day. Volunteers should be prepared to lift items weigh between 5 to 50 lbs.  Can only accommodate groups of up to 5 people. https://signup.com/go/FFbXSLA

We believe in the dignity and value of every individual, seeing beyond the circumstances to the human being within, our approach to harm reduction is rooted in compassion and practical support especially in critical areas like Naloxone Access and Needle Exchange. Understanding the complexities of substance use we strive to provide life-preserving resources and services that respect the autonomy and choices of those we serve. Our Volunteers will play a vital role in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of outreach items and care packages to help our community. The work may also require lifting between 30 to 50 pounds of donated items, so volunteers should be physically capable of handling these weights. Additionally, to ensure safety, volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes while performing their duties. Can only accommodate groups of up to 5 people. https://signup.com/go/eqjbECA

Come help unload the bus at the Everett Community Food Bank from the Stuff-a-Bus event!!!!

This virtual role provides follow-up and recovery planning services for individuals and households following home fires or disasters, including referrals. Caseworkers make initial contact with the client within 48 hours of the disaster. Work with clients to get connected with resources. All training is provided.

Every day we hear about the consequences of war and the suffering of the victims of armed conflict. Join in the effort to raise awareness about the rules of war. The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC)- Regional Coordinator manages the YAC program at a regional level. The YAC program informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an IHL topic.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:

Time Commitment:

Red Cross Disaster Action Teams: Turning Tragedy into Hope after a Disaster

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

Requirements:

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.

The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center will be opening early 2026 and we are looking for volunteers!!! Please respond if interested!!!! :) 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Red Cross Club Coordinator serves as a liaison between the Red Cross and Club student leadership. They help to create and maintain an environment where youth (high school & college aged students) feel empowered to lead and mobilize peers in community service projects addressing local and global issues. Club Coordinators support school year start up, help document activities and hours, and attend monthly Club meetings and events throughout the school year, virtually! Events may include hosting blood drives, personal care item drives for veterans, fundraising, and disaster preparedness campaigns. This can be served as an all-virtual opportunity! Evening and weekend availability preferred. 

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children.

Please consider joining our team as a kitchen assistant, dishwasher, or meal packager. There are no specific skills needed and you will receive excellent training as you work alongside our kitchen professionals. A Washington State Food Worker card is required.

If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer application on our website. There are many ways to support our services and be a part of a fun, productive team. We hope you'll join us!

If you have questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, our Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.

As a member of our meal and grocery distribution team, you will help provide thousands of meals weekly to women and their families in our community. Volunteers in this role assist our staff with set up, loading food into vehicles, and directing drivers through the car line. Please reach out for a list of days and times available.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic outdoor team, please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children.

Become a member of our food inventory team! Along with other volunteers, you will help stock, organize, bag and box perishable and pantry foods. This position requires no special skills and you will receive training. Standing, stooping, reaching and lifting needed. Please reach out to learn more about this position and current openings.

Please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.

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

Spread Joy with Community Passageways.

Spread Joy with Community Passageways

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://udistrictpt.com/foundation/

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

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

Support Bellingham Public Schools promise to help each student succeed by volunteering in one of the high schools' after-school tutoring/learning centers. 

Tutors work 1:1 or in small group of students with homework, test review and prep.  The centers meet  after-school at all high schools Monday through Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tutors needed in all subject areas but math and science expertise are in high demand. Bellingham, Squalicum and Sehome High Schools are currently seeking tutors in-person.  

One hour per week can impact student achievement. 

Complete the online volunteer application . Upon approval you will receive an email prompting you to contact the volunteer coordinator for training and placement.

Contact volunteer coordinator at jennifer.gaer@bellinghamschools.org

Volunteer coaches and judges help students build critical thinking and speaking skills. Debate experience helpful but not required. We are especially interested in volunteers who can give us at least one day a week and can commit to attend an occasional debate tournament.  The Bellingham unified team meets from 4:30-6:30 p.m. TUESDAYS at Bellingham High School, WEDNESDAYS at Sehome High School and THURSDAYS at Squalicum High School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Contact BUSDT Adviser Astrid Willis at astrid.willis@bellinghamschools.org to learn how you can support this team. All volunteers are required to complete the BPS volunteer application and be approved prior to starting their service.

Assist with the annual Fallen Officers Food Drive in remembrance of lives lost. Assist with unloading food donations from vehicles into food drive bins, and wave signs to promote the food drive. Thank donors and participating police officers. Dress in weather-appropriate gear. Multiple shifts available.

Are you passionate about supporting seniors and homebound neighbors? Join us as a Home Delivery Volunteer and help ensure our community members receive the nutritious food they need with dignity and care.

Shift: Fridays 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Why Join Us?

Every week, the Pike Market Food Bank delivers 100-125 bags of groceries to our homebound neighbors in and around Pike Place Market. This essential service depends on volunteers like you! Whether on foot or assisting with driving routes, you’ll deliver groceries while building meaningful connections with clients along your route.

Your Role:

You Are:

We Provide:

Together, We Will:

Are you ready to get moving and make an impact? Sign up today and be part of something meaningful!

Role Overview 

Rainier Athletes' (RA) mission is to affirm our youth’s sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting their core community of teachers, coaches, families, and mentors. Once selected, each student is paired with a dedicated one-on-one mentor in elementary and middle school and a Squad Leader in high school. Each student is also sponsored to participate in sports/extra-curricular activities year-round throughout their duration with Rainer Athletes. Students begin their RA journey in 4th grade and continue through high school graduation and beyond.  

To sustain our impact with the growing number of Rainier Athletes high school students and families, we are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to serve as Squad Leaders for small groups of high school students. Squads consist of four or five students of similar ages. Squad Leaders are tasked with building relationships with students in their squad(s) as well as their students’ families, teachers, and others in the community. 

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics and prepping for weekly hour-long Squad Meet-Ups. These Squad Meet-Ups may include topical discussions, study sessions, or other activities to strengthen relationships and build towards each student’s next step plan after high school. Collaboration is a key element to the program’s success; Squad Leaders will have hour-long weekly formal opportunities to connect with other Squad Leaders and RA’s High School Program Manager to share highlights, challenges, and best practices.

Must-Haves 

Nice-to-Haves

Benefits

Become a reading/math mentor to 1st-5th grade children!  Our programs focus on helping struggling elementary school students increase their reading and math through one-on-one mentoring.  Mentors meet with their students once a week for the academic school year, forming an impactful bond that helps boost both academic and social emotional skills!  No special skills required...except love of children and literacy!  The openings are at the following schools in Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula and Port Orchard:

Harbor Heights Elementary- Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm

Minter Creek Elementary School - TBD

Evergreen Elementary School - Tuesdays, 4-5:00 pm

Purdy Elementary School - Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm

Vaughn Elementary School - Wednesdays, 4-5:00 pm

Discovery Elementary School - Thursdays, 4-5:00 pm

East Port Orchard Elementary School - Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm

Bring your gift of time and friendship to empower a child on the path to a brighter future!  

For additional information, contact

Myka Cranford

myka@cisofpeninsula.org or call 253.509.9397 today.

Programs begin at the end of October or the beginning of November and end at the end of May beginning of June.

Hopelink is looking for volunteer career advisers for the English for Work program!

Fall quarter is already underway, so we are looking for advisers for our winter and spring quarters. The next New Adviser Onboarding meetings will be held in January and April 2026.

About English for Work and the Adviser Role

English for Work is a quarter-long English language program, designed for immigrants and refugees who are planning to get a job (or a better job) or enroll in college/job training in the next six months or so. In the class, students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while learning about U.S. work culture, career goal setting, resume writing, and interview preparation.

Each adviser is assigned 2-3 students for the quarter. Advisers work one-on-one with their assigned students, supporting them in setting short-term and long-term career goals, resume writing, English practice, applying for jobs, and preparing for job interviews. Advisers primarily meet with students virtually, with occasional in-person opportunities at local libraries or other local public meeting spaces if student transportation allows.

This is a great role for working folks because the meeting schedules can be flexible. It’s also great for recently retired folks who are looking for ways to give back to the community and share their industry expertise!

We provide training and support to volunteers throughout the quarter.

Adviser Requirements:

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

Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00pm and Thursday mornings from 9:30am 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,  several missing buttons, rips, broken hoods or pockets Make sure everything left is something in good enough condition that you would gladly gift it to a friend or family member.  If it is out of season, put it in the labeled bin that correlates to that item.

Hanging: Take clothing rack from the sorting room and 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 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.     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 Fund Developer plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Whatcom Family & Community Network by assisting in the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies. This position helps cultivate donor relationships, identify funding opportunities, and enhance the organization’s financial sustainability through individual and community support.

Key Responsibilities · Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns and events (both virtual and in-person). · Research and identify potential donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities. · Draft donor communications, appeals, thank-you letters, and impact reports. · Collaborate with staff to ensure donor stewardship and timely follow-up. · Support outreach efforts to engage new supporters via social media, email, and community events, including business sponsorship for annual events. · Attend and represent the organization at fundraising events and networking opportunities. · Provide administrative support to the Development team as needed. · Attend relevant trainings, as available. --- Qualifications · Passion for the mission of Whatcom Family & Community Network. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Experience with fundraising, development, marketing, or customer service is a plus. · Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Flipcause) is a plus but not required. --- Time Commitment · Minimum of 20 hours per month, flexible schedule. · Occasional evening or weekend availability for events. --- Benefits: · Gain experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor development. · Networking opportunities within the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors · Letter of recommendation and resume support upon successful completion. · Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Interested in telling audio stories? Want to bring local communities, issues, news, or music to the airwaves?

KMRE wants people who are interested in local media and believe in the power of community radios. Producers are responsible for creating an outline for the story they are telling, coordinating recording sessions, and editing the recordings into a final product. Producers work in the KMRE studios, as well as out in the community. Producers are assigned stories, and also pitch their own ideas.

This position requires the ability to listen and communicate well and use recording, sound board and editing equipment and programs. No previous experience required! We exist to train and educate as well as bring community voices and sounds to life.

Home studio producers/podcasts are welcome to propose a program.

KMRE is a non-commercial, community operated radio station. The station's programming features local news in addition to roots music, conversational and educational programs, and arts & culture.
Our local news is "by our community, for our community". Local people gather, write, and announce the news. There are opportunities for news writers, field reporters, and announcers.
Experience with print or broadcast journalism is helpful, but not required. Other station volunteers can provide training. If you have the desire to help shine a light on local news and create a more informed community, come join us.

Volunteer graphic designer will help the station by designing digital and print assets to promote KMRE, encourage listenership, and increase underwriting. Materials may include individual posters, postcards for shows, web graphics, an annual report with a dashboard, custom icons and a limited edition t-shirt graphics for the benefit of the station. Works directly with the General Manager and the Program Director. Hours are flexible, and work is remote. 

KMRE is expanding our signal and we're seeking a professional, experienced Grant Writer, who is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate our mission and programs to potential funders. The Grant Writer researches, writes, and prepares government, foundation, and corporate grant proposals and reports that align with KMRE's mission.

Research, write, and submit compelling and timely letters of inquiry and grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities.

Are you a native or near-native level Spanish speaker? We are looking for one or two people to transcribe KMRE Daily News stories into a once-weekly Spanish language program. The Producer/Reader will select from existing stories, translate them to Spanish, and then read the stories for air once a week.

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.

Alternate Delivery Driver: A volunteer is needed to deliver meals in Kirkland on Thursday mornings.  Delivery Drivers pick up meals around 10 am and are typically done with their route in 1 to 1.5 hours. Mileage is reimbursable. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in volunteering long term.

Are you typically available Thursday mornings and interested in this volunteer opportunity? Register here and we will contact you with an application to get started!

Role 

Remote Intake Volunteer 

The remote intake volunteer shifts 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: 2/2/2026 – 4/19/2026 (11 shifts over 11 weeks).
Because our partner, GetYourRefund (our remote tax prep platform), doesn't generally launch until late into January, the start dates for our remote opportunities are later than other free tax volunteer opportunities. Once we get closer to January, we will be in touch if there are any unexpected changes to these starting dates.

For example: 

You select “Wed, Feb 5 @ 2:00 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Wednesday from 2 pm to 6 pm. 

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

Role 

Remote Tax Preparer 

The remote volunteer shifts 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 3.5 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 2/2/2026 – 4/19/2026 (11 shifts over 11 weeks).
Because our partner, GetYourRefund (our remote tax prep platform), doesn't generally launch until late into January, the start dates for our remote opportunities are later than other free tax volunteer opportunities. Once we get closer to January, we will be in touch if there are any unexpected changes to these starting dates.

For example: 

You select “Wed Feb 4 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 3.5 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

Renton HealthPoint Sunset Neighborhood Center
2902 NE 12th St
Renton, WA 98056

Volunteer shifts at Renton HealthPoint Sunset Neighborhood Center 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 Wednesday shift will start 1/21.

For example: 

You select “Wed Jan 21 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Wednesday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 

Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

Evergreen Goodwill
King County Job Training & Education Center
700 Dearborn Pl S
Seattle, WA 98144

Volunteer shifts at Evergreen Goodwill 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).
Please note: Because of MLK Day, the first Monday shift is 1/26. The site opens on Thursday, 1/22.

For example: 

You select “Thu Jan 22 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 

This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Thursday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location

8990 154th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Volunteer shifts at Hopelink Redmond 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 “Sun Jan 25 @ 9:30 am, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Sunday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

White Center Library
1409 SW 107th St
Seattle, WA 98146 

Volunteer shifts at White Center Library 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).

For example: 

You select “Tues Jan 20 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 4 hours.”
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Tuesday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

South Park Library
8604 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108

The volunteer shifts at South Park Library 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 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).

For example: 

You select “Sat Jan 24 @ 1:30 pm, duration: 3 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Saturday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer

Location 

Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center
400 E Pine St
#100
Seattle, WA 98122

The volunteer shift at Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center is: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and 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).

For example: 

You select “Sun Jan 25 @ 11:30 am, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

Seattle Public Library Central Location
1000 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Volunteer shifts at Seattle Public Library 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 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 “Tues Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm, duration: 3 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Tuesday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

Westfield Southcenter Mall
2800 Southcenter Mall
Seattle, WA 98188 

Volunteer shifts at Southcenter Mall 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).

For example: 

You select “Thurs Jan 22 @ 10:30 am, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Thursday from 10:30am to 2:30pm. 

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

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
4040 S 188th St #300
SeaTac, WA 98188

Volunteer shift at Lutheran Community Services Northwest is: 

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 shift at this site will be 1/26.

For example: 

You select “Mon Jan 26 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Monday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 

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

Role 

Tax Intake Volunteer

Location 

Rainier Beach Community Center
8825 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

The volunteer shifts at Rainier Beach Community Center 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 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).

For example: 

You select “Sat Jan 24 @ 9:30am, duration: 3 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm 

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