Opportunities From: Serve Washington

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

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

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

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

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

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

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

Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter Virtual Training - YouTube

SEEKING DRIVERS to help transport youth

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You can make a difference in the life of a foster child by becoming a "Drive from the Heart" volunteer driver with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. We are currently searching for volunteers who can offer as little as a few hours of their time each week to transport foster children to visits and therapy appts.

We will provide necessary car seats, CPR training, CPR certification, and mileage reimbursement will be provided from the moment you leave to pick up a child.

Becoming a volunteer driver is easy, rewarding and fun!

Why become a driver with Drive from the Heart?

Drive from the Heart requirements:

Please reach out to me, Garett Neumann, by email or phone If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer driver, I would love to meet with you and talk about how little/much you can help. Every drive counts. 

Garett.neumann@dcyf.wa.gov or 509-344-9914

Thank you, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

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

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.

Driver: A volunteer is needed to deliver meals in Northshore on Thursday mornings. Drivers typically arrive at the Center at 9:00 am, load up the meals, and are done with their route in about 1.5 hours.

Alternate Driver: A volunteer is needed to deliver meals in Northshore on Thursday mornings, as needed. Drivers typically arrive at the Center at 9:00 am, load up the meals, and are done with their route in about 1.5 hours.

Because of the training involved, we are seeking volunteers who are interested in committing to an ongoing role with us. Training is provided, and mileage reimbursement is available for those making deliveries.

Come join our mischief!

To Complete Our Official Application Please Use This Link

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

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

Please join us at our next Free Clothing Event on Friday, February 20 at Salvation Army Community Center, 720 S.Tobin Street, Renton. We will be providing winter clothes, coats, & accessories to 200+ people.

Multiple volunteer shifts are available.  Please click the link for more details and to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EADA929A6F4CF8-62054943-free

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 dogs? More specifically, do you love CORGI'S? If you answered yes then this volunteer opportunity might be a paw-sibility!

The Alzheimer's Association Washington State Chapter is looking for volunteers to join our planning team for the upcoming Corgi Races as part of the Do What You Love campaign. As a Volunteer Committee member you will play a vital role in helping us identify, cultivate and promote interest in this great event - a day we ask people to do something they love and fundraise in honor of someone they love and have lost to Alzheimer's disease. If you have a love for dogs and a desire to make a paw-sitive impact, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. Corgi's Against Alzheimer's was started in 2023.

We are looking to have the committee formed by January 2026 to allow ample planning time for the event in June. We are seeking several volunteer opportunities

Recruitment Committee Volunteers details and responsibilities:

Location: Most of the planning will be done virtually. With day of needs being done in Auburn, WA

Skills: We are looking for a variety of skills to round out this great volunteer committee.

Training: Being part of a nationwide organization, quality training and materials exist to assist you with making sure your skills are maximized. We are looking to start committee meetings for Race Day in JUNE!

We are actively recruiting for the committee NOW!

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteer Benefits

How can you have fun, meet others, enjoy fresh air, and participate hands-on in an important cause — all in a safe manner? Volunteering in one of our outdoor work parties for a few hours to prepare sites and plant trees with us!

Please DO NOT respond via Volunteer Center of Whatcom County - that sign-up will not count. Visit our Work party volunteering webpage for more details and the registration form.

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

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals in Renton on Wednesday mornings, as needed. Delivery Drivers arrive at 10:00 am and are typically done with their route in 1-2 hours. Training is provided, and mileage is reimbursable while making deliveries. We are looking for 2 Alternate Delivery Drivers to fill in when a weekly driver is out. 

Qualifications: Good communication and people skills, reliable, good cheer, and a commitment to the well-being of homebound elders. This is an on-going volunteer commitment.

Requirements: Complete an application, consent to a background check, be able to lift 15lbs and navigate stairs, be at least 18 years of age, and have a Washington state driver’s license and auto insurance.

Come join our mischief!

To Complete Our Official Application Please Use This Link

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

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

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

JA Mobile Finance Park is a hands‑on budgeting simulation for middle and high school students where they are given a real‑life scenario, including a career, income, family responsibilities, and financial obligations. The students are challenged to manage their money based on the financial situation they received. Students move through a series of stations where they make choices about housing, transportation, food, savings, insurance, and other everyday expenses, all while balancing their budgets and adjusting to unexpected costs.

As a JA Mobile Finance Park volunteer, you’ll serve as a personal finance coach, working with a small group of students as they navigate the simulation. Your role is to guide discussion, ask questions, and help students think through their financial decisions. Volunteers encourage problem‑solving, reinforce budgeting concepts, and help students understand how today’s choices can impact their future.

No prior teaching or finance experience is required. All training, materials, and on‑site support are provided, and Junior Achievement staff will be available throughout the day to assist. This fast‑paced, engaging experience allows volunteers to make a direct, meaningful impact by helping students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and financial awareness.

Your time and real‑world perspective play a vital role in making JA Mobile Finance Park a memorable and powerful learning experience for students.

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

MPower is a one-to-one mentoring program requiring a minimum of 2 interactions per month. This is a great opportunity to mentor High School Students while being more flexible with your schedule. 

Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-to-one outings and activities, doing things the Big and Little enjoy together. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them. Bigs and Littles spend 2-4 hours, 2-4 times a month with each other for at least 18 months.

Lunch Buddies is an in-person program requiring matches to meet during the lunch period at least once per week in the school’s cafeteria. Mentors are trained and receive ongoing support from dedicated staff to troubleshoot challenges but otherwise discuss topics of interest to their mentees.  

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

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

Plan to: 

Everyone is welcome! 

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

Sign up here!

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

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

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

Plan to: 

Everyone is welcome! 

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

Sign up here!

Bellingham TheatreWorks is looking for someone to help with the marketing of Firebringer, a collaboration between Bellingham TheatreWorks and Options High School. Options is the alternative high school in Bellingham.

This will be similar to last year''s collaboration between Bellintham TheatreWorks and Options, details here: https://www.bellinghamtheatreworks.org/working

Marketing will involve:

Bellingham TheatreWorks can provide guidance for the marketing person. Estimate 16 - 20 hours. We need someone hyper-responsible and competent and who has the time. This is an unpaid position.

The show opens on March 20, so that is about when the position ends.   

email BellinghamTheatreWorks@gmail.com OR call/text Steve Lyons at 360.296.1753

Visit www.BellinghamTheatreWorks.org for more information about us!

Bellingham TheatreWorks is a non-profit organization.

We recently were awarded the "Peace Builder Award" by Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center.  

Make a difference in our housing community by delivering fresh groceries to our community food pantry! This volunteer position has a direct impact on our resident's access to fresh groceries by picking up food donations in Kenmore and delivering them to our housing in the Central District. This position is well-suited for friends or partners who would like to volunteer together to make a difference in the greater Seattle area.

By volunteering with PHC you will be directly involved in building community and connections among residents. Many of our residents are negatively impacted by chronic mental health conditions, trauma, and homelessness. If you are passionate about access to food, mental health, community, and housing, this volunteer opportunity is for you!

Individuals in this position will be lifting boxes up to 40lbs, walking short distances while carrying 40lbs, driving their personal vehicle, and cleaning out the community pantry.

Commitment: One shift a month on Friday evenings for 2-4 hours per shift. Friday shifts are flexible, and Mileage reimbursement is available.

To apply, visit our website or reach out! We are happy to answer any questions.
http://plyhc.org/volunteer

We warmly encourage individuals from all walks of life, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Black or People of Color, or individuals with lived experiences of homelessness, mental illness, or low-income backgrounds, to apply. PHC values diversity and believes that people from varied backgrounds bring invaluable perspectives to the work we do. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help strengthen the community we’re building together.

Pioneer Park Work Party!

Join us for an afternoon work party in Pioneer Park. This beautiful habitat is being threatened by non-native weeds, such as ivy and blackberry. Ivy plays a big role in local habitat destruction by pulling down trees, shading out native plants, and reducing biodiversity. Join in our efforts and help to create a healthier forest.

All ages welcome, and no experience necessary! Gloves, tools, water, and small snacks provided.

When: Thursday, February 19th, 1pm-3pm

Where: Pioneer Park NW, Head to the entrance to the park on 84th Ave and SE 64th Ave, follow VOLUNTEER EVENT SIGNS from there

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

Help us remove weeds and spread mulch in Clarke Beach Park. Weeds make it harder for native plants to grow by overcrowding them and out competing them for resources. We want to protect the native plants that are in the park! Once we remove the weeds, we’ll spread a layer of mulch to cover the bare ground. Mulch is an incredible resource for degraded environments. It helps with weed suppression, water retention, and to create healthier soil.

All ages welcome, no experience required. Gloves, tools, and small snacks provided.

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

When: Saturday, February 21st, 10am-1pm

Where: Clarke Beach Park

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

We are looking for volunteers to use the commercial dishwasher from prep for lunch service and during lunch service!!!

Volunteer Job Description: Library Keeper

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

Essential Functions:

• Vacuums carpets and sweeps floors

• Cleans interior glass surfaces

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

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

• Dusts shelves

• Reports maintenance or supply needs to supervisor

Standard Functions:

• Dependable and punctual

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

• Performs other duties as assigned Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

• Able to work independently and dependably

• Able to use basic cleaning supplies and equipment safely

Physical Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort

• Handling light materials

• Operating vacuum cleaner and handling cleaning equipment

• Standing, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling

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

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

Length of Commitment: Minimum of 6 months

Volunteer Job Description: Library Page Position

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

Essential Functions:

• Shelve library materials in assigned sections

• Shelf reading of library shelves in assigned sections

• Dusting of shelves while shelving or shelf reading

• Straighten library materials on shelves while shelving or shelf reading

Standard Functions:

• Dependable and punctual

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

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical systems

• Able to learn to maintain and organize library materials

• Able to complete repetitive tasks with complete accuracy

• Able to work independently and dependably to complete routine tasks

• Able to refer information-seeking questions to staff

• Able to read, write, and understand instructions

Physical Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort in the handling of light materials

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

• Lifting, stretching, reaching, and stooping

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

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

Length of Commitment: Minimum of 6 months

The Furniture Repair Bank rescues worn, torn, and broken furniture from the landfill, restores its value, and provides it to people in need. Learn some new skills or utilize ones you already have while reducing waste and supporting your community. 

Commitment is flexible and volunteers are welcome to join us for a couple of hours or an entire day. 

We usually respond to volunteers within 24 hours. If you have not received an email response from us within a few days, please check your spam folder. You may also email us directly at volunteer@repairbank.org.

Teens ages 14 to 17 are welcome to join provided a parent or guardian provides permission on their volunteer form. Younger kids ages 11 to 13 are welcome to volunteer along with their parent or guardian.

To sign up to volunteer with us right away, visit our volunteer portal at https://repairbank.galaxydigital.com/ to register and view available shifts.

Program Volunteers are essential in providing assistance to our participants with direction from our licensed therapists and certified riding instructors. 

Over 350 volunteers are needed to help Little Bit groom and tack horses and support people with disabilities during lessons and treatments.

Program Volunteers commit to a weekly volunteer time to provide consistency for our participants. Two-hour volunteer shifts are available 8am- 8-pm, Monday - Saturday. We ask new volunteers for a six-month commitment.

Random Acts of Kindness Week in February encourages everyone to make kindness the norm in their everyday actions. One way to spread kindness during this week is to write a thank you note to a local Little Free Library steward! (A steward is an individual or group of people who care for a Little Free Library book-sharing box.) These notes help stewards see how their Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are making an impact in their communities.

Purpose: Strengthen community connections and spread kindness by showing your gratitude for a community resource. 

How to Participate:

Time Required: This is a flexible opportunity that can happen whenever you are available during the week of Feb. 15-21. It only requires the time it takes to write and deliver a thoughtful note to a Little Free Library.

Support: Contact the Community Engagement Manager with any questions.

Our double carport has about a half a foot of silt and mud in it.  That needs to be cleaned out. Silt gets tracked on the outside decks.  They need to be cleaned off.

There are mold concerns. That needs to be taken care of. 

Most of our walls have up to 4 ft of sheetrock and insulation removed.  That needs to be taped,replaced.  Walls textured and painted.

Flooring, Underlayment,  LVP laid, baseboards replaced.

Our deck facing the river got some damage from the flow. Some structural damage. 

We need some electrical work done (wall heaters replaced etc.)

EVENT FULL - registration closed.

Reach out to: volunteereast@parks.wa.gov to get involved with other volunteer projects and become an Individual volunteer!

When: Saturday, February 28th: 10AM-2PM

Where: Carlson Trailhead, The Centennial Trail

Nine Mile Falls, WA 9902647.772207, -117.552459

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 Carlson trailhead, we will head down to the 2 red shops within the Trautman property to work on a variety of tasks. Pick your project and stay as long as you like! We will work on: picnic table sanding/staining (in heated shop), forest health (removing small trees in overcrowded stands), trail maintenance (improve tread, decommission unnecessary trail), or feed a burn pile!

Hiking Information: 1/2 mile on moderately steep terrain (dirt and rock trail).

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Recommended:

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

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

Do you love to help people in your community?

This volunteer opportunity will assist our team to pick up, log, and put away our weekly Walmart donations; complete physical inventories and some reorganization as needed (Saturday Storage Parties per quarter); and help with pulling items for a designated neighbor in need. Minimum lifting capability of 25 lbs required.

FRIDAY MORNING AVALABILITY (0830-1130) IS REQUIRED!

Internal background check required.

Guests staying at Nativity House Shelter are stressed AND bored. If you are someone who likes to bring the fun- you are welcome!

We are looking for volunteers to play a casual game of chess with shelter guests (we have some pretty good chess players) or if so inclined help plan and facilitate board game nights at the shelter.

The Basics:

How to get Started

Please register online to join our volunteer team!

We ask for 3 references/ friends who get to say nice things about you.

Once "vetted", you'll be invited to attend a volunteer orientation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111.

Volunteering is a great way for couples to spend time together, have fun and connect over shared values.

If you and your honey bunny love to cook and are looking for ways to help the local community- PLEASE join our team!

Everything is better when cooked with love.

The Details:

Shift times are flexible. We realize that volunteers have busy lives. You can volunteer as frequently as your schedule permits. 

Meal times are fixed but the shift length depends on what you want to do and how much time you and your spouse or partner have to share.

The Basics:

If you would prefer to complete a hardcopy of the volunteer registration- please contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111 to request that materials be mailed to you with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.

To learn more about other volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Services (a program of Catholic Community Services) visit- https://ccsww.org/services/volunteer-services/

Volunteer Services has volunteer opportunities in 15 counties across Western Washington. All of the services we provide are FREE and made possible by volunteers like YOU.

Do you love to cook, enjoy social interaction and want a volunteer opportunity with a lot of flexibility? Join our Kitchen Crew!

The Nativity House Kitchen (formerly known as the Hospitality Kitchen) serves as the primary "food hub" for CCS programs serving unhoused people in Tacoma.

Needless to say, our kitchen is a busy place.

We’re looking for volunteers with basic kitchen skills, high energy and a desire to help.

Scheduling is flexible but hours align with set meal times. We need volunteers who can help for 1-3 hours.

Our earliest shift time is 7 am and our latest dinner shift ends at 7 pm.

Meal Times

Responsibilities

Requirements

How to get started

Please complete the online volunteer registration form or contact meganed@ccsww.org to request a volunteer registration form. Hard copies of registration materials can be mailed to your address. Copies can also be sent via email or fax.

Questions? Call 253-365-4111 to speak with Megan Edwin, Homeless Adult Services Volunteer Coordinator or email meganed@ccsww.org.

Do you and your friends love to cook? Consider recruiting a small group of friends to come cook and serve meals at Nativity House Shelter.

Scheduling is flexible. We realize that volunteers have busy lives and we'll work with you to design a plan that fits busy schedules.

Nativity House Shelter is 167-bed shelter serving adult men and women who are actively experiencing homelessness in Tacoma. The Nativity House Kitchen serves 3-meals a day and needs volunteers who know how to cook for a crowd.

Groups often plan meals like pancakes, casseroles, bulgogi/teriyaki, spaghetti & meatballs, hotdogs and sloppy joes.

Groups are encouraged to use ingredients available in the kitchen to build a menu and/or donate their own ingredients based on whatever they want to cook.

If groups are more comfortable serving instead of cooking, just let us know. We always need servers on the cafeteria line. 

The Nativity House Kitchen provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, 365 days per year so there is always an opportunity to serve.

How to Get Started: If you are interested in starting a meal group, please email meganed@ccsww.org.

Group leaders can register online to join our volunteer team or request that registration materials be mailed to their address.

Have questions? Please call Megan at 253-365-4111.

The Basics:

Requirements:

Want to learn more about other volunteer opportunities with Catholic Community Services? Click HERE to learn more about the Volunteer Services Program! Opportunities are available in 15 counties across Western Washington.

Mitten Makers Unite!

Do you love to knit, felt, weave or crochet? There is an opportunity to put your skills to do good use!

Help prevent frostbite while doing something you love from the comfort of your own home.

The Basics:

Have questions? Call Megan at 253-365-4111 or email meganed@ccswww.org

Want to teach shelter residents to knit or crochet or want to start a knitting group? Please complete our full volunteer registration to serve onsite- http://bit.ly/VSregSW

Family Housing Network (Catholic Community Services SW) runs a Safe Parking Program for families and single adults who are experiencing homelessness and are living in their vehicles. 

The site has a small "Care Closet" style clothing room where site residents can "shop" for the clothing and supplies that they need. All items are free and supplied by donations.

The Details:

Volunteers are needed 1-2 times a week to help sort donations, organize the clothing room and assist residents with shopping.

We need 1-2 people per shift and shift times are flexible.

This project is suitable for adults of all ages or teens ages 12-17 if accompanied a parent or adult.

Please register online to join our volunteer team!

http://bit.ly/VSregSW

To request a paper copy of volunteer registration materials, please call 253-365-4111 or email meganed@ccsww.org. Materials can be mailed to you with a pre-stamped return envelope. 

Providing something as simple as warm gloves, thick socks and handwarmers can help protect fingers and toes from frostbite injuries. The Family Housing Network Safe Parking Site needs your help to help ensure that there are enough mittens and gloves to distribute ALL winter long.

We are asking community members and groups to help pack kits that include these winter essentials:

-Adult size gloves/ mittens (adult and kid sizes)

-Hand-warmers -

-Foot-warmers/toe-warmers

-Thick winter socks

-Hand lotion (to protect wind chapped hands)

-A kind and encouraging note

Groups will need to supply their own materials. This is a great project for individuals and youth groups.

Kits can be dropped off at Holy Rosary Church- 520 S 30th St., Tacoma WA. To reach site staff please call 253-719-9333.

For more information about this project, please email meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111.

Random Acts of Kindness Week in February encourages everyone to make kindness the norm in their everyday actions. One way to spread kindness during this week is to write a thank you note to a local Little Free Library steward! (A steward is an individual or group of people who care for a Little Free Library book-sharing box.) These notes help stewards see how their Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are making an impact in their communities.

Purpose: Strengthen community connections and spread kindness by showing your gratitude for a community resource. 

How to Participate:

Time Required: This is a flexible opportunity that can happen whenever you are available during the week of Feb. 15-21. It only requires the time it takes to write and deliver a thoughtful note to a Little Free Library.

Support: Contact the Community Engagement Manager with any questions.

Excelsior Wellness has ongoing opportunities to volunteer your expertise or gain experience in our support service departments. Assistance in marketing, social media management, clerical, records management, reception, medical billing, grant writing and development, database management, information services, credentialing support and more.

Support our nonprofit Full Life Care conduct its annual Home Care client survey by making 5-10 minute phone calls to clients - adults with disabilities in King County.

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

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for frail elders and people with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities. We respect the dignity of our participants and provide for them with care and compassion.

Home Care employs trained professional caregivers provide vital in-home support for elders and adults with disabilities who live alone or with family members, helping individuals continue to live in their own home despite the challenges of aging or chronic health conditions. Services that Home Care clients receive may include medication reminders, personal care, housekeeping, escort to appointments, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consider joining ElderFriends!

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive 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.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs: 

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

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

Have a free weekend? Help us with our recycling, repair, swap and workshop events! We are looking for volunteers to help with traffic direction, set up and tear down, checking in participants, and more. Our events are normally on Saturdays and a great way to get to know the community

Learn about tools and connect with our community! We are looking for volunteers to help with checkouts during our open hours and expand to more operating hours. No experience needed, we will train you on how to help with checkouts, prepare for reservations, and advise patrons on their projects

We are currently accepting applications from individuals interested in providing strategic direction as a Director of the Board for the South King Tool Library. Our leadership team is dedicated to equity, inclusion, empowerment, resource sharing and environmental stewardship. We work diligently to fulfill our mission and serve our communities

We are actively seeking residents of South King or North Pierce Counties who share these values and can equitably represent our racially and socio-economically diverse communities to join our board. Please click "Respond" for more information and an application

The U-District Mentoring Program & Garfield and Whitman Elementary are looking for mentors!

Make a lasting impact in a child's life! Join us at Garfield or Whitman Elementary in North Spokane and become a mentor to an elementary student who will look forward to connecting with you each week.

This rewarding opportunity requires just 30 minutes of your time once a week throughout the school year. Whether you're sharing lunch, playing board games, enjoying conversation, or heading out to the playground, you'll be creating meaningful moments that matter.

Program Details:

Ready to get started? Contact Lexi today!

Follow our impact:

Join our team and help create connections that make a difference

The U-District Mentoring Program & Franklin Elementary are looking for mentors!

Make a lasting impact in a child's life! Join us at Franklin Elementary on the South Hill and become a mentor to an elementary student who will look forward to connecting with you each week.

This rewarding opportunity requires just 30 minutes of your time once a week throughout the school year. Whether you're sharing lunch, playing board games, enjoying conversation, or heading out to the playground, you'll be creating meaningful moments that matter.

Program Details:

Ready to get started? Contact Lexi today!

Follow our impact:

Join our team and help create connections that make a difference!

Create Space is the MAC’s family activity space. It is geared toward families with children from 1 to 12, but open for visitors of all ages. There are exhibition-related crafts available for families in this space, as well as coloring pages, books, building materials, and other educational toys. As a volunteer in Create Space, you will welcome guests of all ages into the space, offer help with activities, and direct visitors to gallery spaces. You will encourage creativity and interaction with themed activities. You will also test activities made available for guests, and suggest age-appropriate ones to visitors. There will also be opportunities to prep supplies for regular and special programming, such as Plateau Basket Weaving and Campbell House Holidays. With Youth Education staff oversight, the option to develop your own crafts and activities is a possibility. This position is ideal for volunteers who enjoy crafts, working with young children, and have an interest in sparking both curiosity and creativity in visitors.

The Spokane River Centennial Trail is always in need of clean-up to keep it in good condition for residents and visitors seeking recreation and active transportation.  Individuals and community groups can pick up litter, pull weeds, and sweep debris from the Trail to welcome our 2.4 million users every year. 

Because the Centennial Trail is a State Park, volunteers are placed through Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, not Friends of the Centennial Trail or this website.  Please email Rianna Bidon, Volunteer Coordinator for the Eastern WA Region of State Parks, at Rianna.Bidon@parks.wa.gov to help.  Thank you!

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

Volunteers needed on one to two Mondays a month to call Bingo, or help with Bingo, from 1pm-3pm. You will be calling Bingo to a group of 25 seniors using a professional Bingo system which includes a casino grade ball spinner. Mainly looking for the third Monday of the month and back-up Bingo caller. 

High energy and flexible attitude is desired! 

No experience needed. Training will be provided. 

This Volunteer Month, you have the power to make an impact! United Way of King County is inviting volunteers to help select which nonprofit organizations will receive funding to host a volunteer opportunity in April. No prior grant experience is needed, we’ll guide you through the process!

Note that this is a multiple day volunteering opportunity and participants will need to commit to the following schedule:

-Session 1: March 16th @6 PM

Join us virtually to explore grant-making from the inside out with a community services expert.  A meeting invitation will be sent to all registrants prior to the session. 

-March 16th-20th, review grants and submit your responses to United Way team. 

-Session 2 March 21st @10:30 AM
Join us in person at El Centro De La Raza to review applications and help decide which projects receive funding.

This is a great way to see behind the scenes of grantmaking and ensure that community-led volunteer opportunities receive the support they need. By signing up for this project you are committing to participating in both sessions and reviewing grant applications between the first and second meeting. 

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

Food Bank Shifts: 

8:00am-2:30pm

8:00am-11:15am

11:00am-2:30pm

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

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

Note:

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

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

Clothes For Kids provides free school wardrobes to students across Snohomish County and the Northshore School District. Our vision is to empower students for school success one wardrobe at a time. We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our retail store environment where kids and teens can pick out their own clothes with their families. Volunteers help in a wide array of areas including: sorting clothing donations, inventory, tagging, stocking the shop, assisting customers with shopping, and running our on-site thrift store.

Volunteer for our Tuesday evening shift. We are open on Tuesdays from 4pm to 7:30pm through March 17, 2026.

To register for a volunteer shift:

1. Download and complete our registration forms.
2. Email your completed forms and any questions to outreach@clothesforkids.org.

We look forward to meeting you!

Clothes For Kids provides free school wardrobes to students across Snohomish County and the Northshore School District. Our vision is to empower students for school success one wardrobe at a time. We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our retail store environment where kids and teens can pick out their own clothes with their families. Volunteers help in a wide array of areas including: sorting clothing donations, inventory, tagging, stocking the shop, assisting customers with shopping, and running our on-site thrift store.

Volunteer for our Wednesday morning shift. We are open on Wednesdays from 8:30am to 12pm.

To register for a volunteer shift:

1. Download and complete our registration forms.
2. Email your completed forms and any questions to outreach@clothesforkids.org.

We look forward to meeting you!

Clothes For Kids provides free school wardrobes to students across Snohomish County and the Northshore School District. Our vision is to empower students for school success one wardrobe at a time. We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our retail store environment where kids and teens can pick out their own clothes with their families. Volunteers help in a wide array of areas including: sorting clothing donations, inventory, tagging, stocking the shop, assisting customers with shopping, and running our on-site thrift store.

Volunteer for our Monday morning shift. We are open on Mondays from 8:30am to 12pm.

To register for a volunteer shift:

1. Download and complete our registration forms.
2. Email your completed forms and any questions to outreach@clothesforkids.org.

We look forward to meeting you

Clothes For Kids provides free school wardrobes to students across Snohomish County and the Northshore School District. Our vision is to empower students for school success one wardrobe at a time. We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our retail store environment where kids and teens can pick out their own clothes with their families. Volunteers help in a wide array of areas including: sorting clothing donations, inventory, tagging, stocking the shop, assisting customers with shopping, and running our on-site thrift store.

Volunteer for our Thursday evening shift. We are open on Thursday evenings from 4pm to 7:30pm through March 19, 2026.

To register for a volunteer shift:

1. Download and complete our registration forms.
2. Email your completed forms and any questions to outreach@clothesforkids.org.

We look forward to meeting you!

Clothes For Kids provides free school wardrobes to students across Snohomish County and the Northshore School District. Our vision is to empower students for school success one wardrobe at a time. We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our retail store environment where kids and teens can pick out their own clothes with their families. Volunteers help in a wide array of areas including: sorting clothing donations, inventory, tagging, stocking the shop, assisting customers with shopping, and running our on-site thrift store.

Volunteer for our Saturday morning shift. We are open every other Saturday from 8:30am to 12pm through March 21, 2026.

To register for a volunteer shift:

1. Download and complete our registration forms.
2. Email your completed forms and any questions to outreach@clothesforkids.org.

We look forward to meeting you!

Every Thursday morning we need volunteers to transport our orders from KidVantage in Issaquah to our storage unit (also in Issaquah) where the items are sorted in prepartion for delivery to the families' homes.   A larger vehicle is a plus but we can fit a lot even into a sedan! 

Deliver essential needs to children in need - diapers, car seats, clothing, etc.   Pick up your route's orders in Issaquah and deliver to low-income refugee and immigrant families in either south King County, Seattle or the north end.   Orders are ready Thursday at noon and can be delivered anytime between then and Sunday night, even Monday if needed.  Sign up for the week/week-ends of your choice.

 * Clean driving record, valid WA license & background check required.

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

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

or visit us on Facbook for the most recent information https://www.facebook.com/PNWGAL/

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

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

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

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

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

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.  

Duties include:

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. 

For this volunteer opportunity, we need help picking up litter in your local parks. All you need to bring is yourself! Volunteer at your leisure any time. Just let us know which park you'd like to volunteer at 48 hrs in advance so we can have supplies ready for you if needed. 

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

Spark the joy of reading through the magic of a shared book! This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment at a local elementary school or preschool. Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. At some sites, Readers read one-on-one with students, and at other sites, a volunteer leads an interactive read-aloud for a classroom. After applying, SMART Reading staff will work with the volunteer to find a school placement that works for their location and schedule. All volunteers complete an online orientation and on-site training.

Spark the Joy of Reading through the Magic of a Shared Book! This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment at Pendleton Early Learning Center. Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. This could be classroom reading or One-to-One reading, depending on the number of volunteers we have. All volunteers complete an online application, background check, and on-site training.

Spark the joy of reading through the magic of a shared book! This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment in The Dalles at Chenowith or Dry Hollow Elementary. Next school year we would like Readers at Colonel Wright, also! Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. All volunteers complete an online application, background check, and on-site training.

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/

It's the perfect time to become a member of our volunteer team at Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. Volunteer opportunities may include event support, health center greeting, donor thank you card writing, and walking in Pride parades.     

3 simple steps to becoming a volunteer 

Join our team to assist with events, advocate for patient care, and support fundraisers! Reach out to volunteer@ppgwni.org to get started today!

At Garry Middle School Homework Club is Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm. We are seeking 1-2 volunteers per day. They have about 20-30 students who attend on average each day. Any volunteers who sign up will be required to fill out a Spokane Public Schools background check. 

At North Central High School, the Homework Center meets Monday-Thursday from 2:30-4:30 pm, and they are seeking someone who can volunteer on a regular basis either weekly or bi-weekly, whichever is easier for scheduling. They are specifically looking for someone interested in supporting Chemistry who is able to come in on any of the days listed. This is high school level curriculum so it might be a bit harder to tutor if it isn't someone's area of expertise, but they would love consistent support.

Help Fund Independent Community Radio. Volunteer as a KYRS Grant Writer.

KYRS Thin Air Community Radio is seeking a volunteer Grant Writer to help bring critical funding to the station through local, regional, and national grants from foundations, government agencies, and other funding partners.
Since 2003, KYRS has served Eastern Washington by amplifying diverse voices, supporting local culture, and fostering community engagement through independent, nonprofit radio. Grants are a vital part of how we sustain this work, and this role plays a direct part in keeping community radio strong.

As a KYRS Grant Writer, you’ll help turn our mission into compelling proposals that fund programming, journalism, and community outreach.

This is a volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys research, writing, organization, and mission-driven work and wants their skills to have a tangible, lasting impact on local media.

Your words won’t just tell our story.
They’ll help keep it on the air.

Click Here to learn more about KYRS.
Contact us to get involved.
Strong community radio needs strong storytelling ... on and off the dial.

Thin Air Community Radio is looking for an Underwriting Sales Associate. You can think of underwriting as the nonprofit version of advertising. This is fun and supportive work, not only for securing sponsorships for Spokane’s community radio station, but also towards building community through cultivating relationships with individuals and local businesses.

Interested? Please, contact us to learn more.

Come hang out at the TenTen center! We have basketball, skate, music studio, games, and more! Volunteering with YFC looks like engaging with youth in activities around the center to create a welcoming and safe environment for kids to encounter Jesus. 

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

Tasks include:

Qualifications:

Shifts:

We have office shifts available in the mornings and afternoons.

A six-month minimum commitment required.

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

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

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

The health center greeting team with Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho ensures patients are welcomed as they enter our facilities. Vetting and training processes include, but are not limited to, non-engagement tactics, how to approach patients, self- and fellow care, and more. You must be able to withstand the elements outside of clinic - heat, cold, verbal harassment, while maintaining a positive, patient-focused demeanor. Greeters deter patients from paying attention to or engaging with anti-Planned Parenthood protesters that frequent our health centers. Most importantly, this team does not engage with anti-choice protesters, always exercising our non-engagement policies.

3 simple steps to becoming a volunteer 

The greeting team is looking for dedicated volunteers who:  

Location and Time Commitment: This position is required to serve at either Bellingham Health Center or our Mount Vernon Health Center. Shifts will be no more than 2 hours and are scheduled for anticipated peak activity times. Volunteers are expected to commit to a regular weekly shift for periods of about 2/3 months. Those who can provide on-call service as protests arise are highly encouraged to pursue this position.

If this opportunity interests you please respond to this email or reach out to volunteer@ppgwni.org to get started today!

Grassroot Projects is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. This role oversees the organization’s financial health, ensures accurate reporting, and provides strategic guidance to support our mission of serving children of low-income immigrant and refugee families in the Greater Seattle and Indianapolis areas.

Key Responsibilities

Review financial statements and provide clear reports to the Board.

Lead annual budget preparation and support grant/project budgeting.

Oversee monthly reconciliations and collaborate with our bookkeeper.Ensure timely filing of tax documents (Form 990).

Chair the Finance Committee and provide financial oversight.

Desired Skills

Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

Strong understanding of nonprofit finance, budgeting, and reporting.

Previous board or leadership experience preferred.

CPA or nonprofit finance experience a plus.

Commitment Approx. 20 hours/month.

2-year term, quarterly board meetings (virtual).

Minimum personal contribution of $1000 annually.

If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to strengthen communities, we’d love to connect.

Interested? Apply via email at nimisha@grassrootprojects.org with your resume and a short statement of interest.

Grassroot Projects is seeking an experienced and committed Volunteer Board Member at Large to join our working board. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting immigrant and refugee families with children in the Greater Seattle and Indianapolis areas, ensuring they have access to basic needs and opportunities to thrive.

What You’ll Do

As a Board Member at Large, you will:

Provide strategic leadership and governance for the organization

Actively engage in fundraising, donor relations, and community partnerships

Support hands-on projects and events — we are a working board, and members play an active role in carrying out initiatives

Serve as an ambassador for Grassroot Projects in the community

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who:

Preferably have prior nonprofit board or leadership experience

Bring skills in one or more of the following: nonprofit fundraising, tech, legal, HR, finance or marketing

Are collaborative, community-driven, and action-oriented

Are willing to dedicate approximately 15 hours/month to board service

Can commit to a 2-year term and contribute a minimum personal donation of $1000 annually

Participate in quarterly (virtual) board meetings

Why Join Us?

Directly impact the lives of immigrant and refugee families

Apply your expertise in a meaningful, hands-on way

Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and community leaders

Interested? Apply via email at nimisha@grassrootprojects.org with your resume and a short statement of interest.

Have a Voice. Share What You Love. Go On the Air.

KYRS Thin Air Community Radio is inviting YOU to host your own radio show.

KYRS isn’t corporate radio. It’s your station, powered by volunteers, fueled by curiosity, and rooted in Spokane’s creative and cultural life. For more than 23 years, community members just like you have stepped behind the mic to share music, ideas, stories, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else on the air.

Hosting a show on KYRS is a long-term volunteer commitment, but you won’t be thrown into the deep end. You’ll receive broadcast training, ongoing support, and become part of a welcoming, passionate community of programmers. Many of our hosts have been on the air since the station’s earliest days, and they’re still loving it.

If you’ve ever thought, “There should be a show about this,” this is your sign.

Click Here to learn more about KYRS

Click Here to propose a program

Shows We’re Especially Excited to Add

MUSIC

A show spotlighting local and regional artists, featuring live interviews and in-studio performances, including touring bands passing through Spokane.

A reggae program spanning early and roots reggae through contemporary sounds from around the world.

A music program centered on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer artists, past and present.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & CULTURE

A program focused on African-American, Asian-American, or First Nations communities, exploring education, leadership, culture, politics, current events, and opportunities for civic engagement.

If you bring curiosity, care, and commitment, KYRS brings the mic, the skills, and the platform.

This is community radio, made by the community.

We’d love to hear what you want to share.

Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our first tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Meadowbrook Pond for 2026. This work party will include a skill share about how to prune trees and shrubs and time spent caring for the mature trees in this special wetland ecosystem! 

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.

Join Rally Club Seattle, a collaborative, after-school group mentor community with some amazing, thoughtful, creative, resilient, and hilarious teens and tweens.

Caring mentors like you create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive community that teens and tweens want to be a part of! Time is spent in larger group activities and well as in small groups and in giving individualized attention. Activities are tailored to youth interest, and may include arts and crafts, PE type games (relays, dodgeball), pickleball, ping pong, board games, cooking, homework help, and more. We take a collaborative approach to mentorship, with several mentors in place each week.

Our very low (2:1 to 3:1) child: adult ratios are designed to allow time for volunteers to get to know youth well and to allow flexibility in volunteers’ schedule. There are several locations and times, including options during the day at lunchtime as well as afterschool.