Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

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

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

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

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

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

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

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

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

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

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

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

Looking for volunteers for the LNC Community Resource Event!!!

Duties include: Front desk support, including checking in vendors and directing them to their assigned locations. Assist vendors with setup as needed and help with cleanup after the event.  

3on3 Basketball Tournament!!!!! At Everett Community College, July 18-19, and are seeking volunteers to help at the contest courts!

3 Point Shot Contest: rebounding and re racking balls, as well as help timing.

Free throw shot contest court: rebounding and re racking balls

Please respond and let me know if you would like to help with the 3 Point Shot Contest or the Free throw shot contest court. 

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.

2 Volunteer Callers are needed on Monday mornings, 9am - 11 am. Be a caring voice our clients look forward to each week. You’ll take their weekly meal orders and keep notes up to date. 

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

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 Site Coordinator is needed on Monday mornings, 9am - 12pm. In this position, your main responsibility is to coordinate our wonderful volunteers for the delivery of meals and complete various office tasks that keep Meals on Wheels humming along on schedule. In a pinch, the Coordinator can fill in for any member of the Meals on Wheels team, including delivering meals. Training for this position is provided. We are looking for someone that is available longer term. 

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

Join our Food Recovery Driver volunteer pool!  

There are plenty of opportunities available, but our latest shift opening is a clean-up shift at The Freedge (Free Community Fridge)! This opportunity occurs every Monday and Thursday and usually takes 30 minutes or less. Maintaining the cleanliness is essential to providing this free food option to our community. Volunteer once or regularly! 

The details:  We need volunteers to help maintain the cleanliness of The Freedge, located at 2316 Kulshan St. Bellingham, WA. (behind The RE Store).All supplies needed are provided and stored at The Freedge.

Plan to: 

Everyone is welcome!  We provide written instructions for this shift and all others. Please contact us 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 offer on-site training for your first shift, along with clear, step-by-step instructions for each pickup and drop-off location—so you’ll feel confident every step of the way!

If you’re signing up for your first shift or have any questions, concerns, or accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!

Sign up here!

Be the face of Volunteers of America Western Washington!!! The Street Team!!

We're building a small, tight-knit crew of community ambassadors to represent VOAWW at local events across the area — tabling, sharing our story, and connecting people to the work that changes lives every day.

You'll work in pairs, so you'll always have a teammate — but we need folks who show up, take this role seriously, and understand that every interaction at that table reflects directly on our organization and the people we serve.

What we're looking for:

Outgoing and personable. You enjoy talking to strangers, starting conversations, and leaving people with a smile.

Knowledgeable about VOAWW's mission. We’ll give you the information and materials to prepare you, but we’ll expect that you can speak to it confidently and authentically.

Dependable and trustworthy. When you commit to an event, people are counting on you — your teammate, the organization, and the community.

Weekend availability. Most community events happen on Saturdays and Sundays.

Own transportation. Events are spread across the county — you'll need reliable transportation to get there and back.

Able to carry up to 25 lbs. Tabling means carrying supplies — banners, materials, tables, donations. Light lifting is part of the gig.

What you get out of it:

You’ll get to attend these events and make great community connections. The satisfaction of putting good into the world. A solid group of like-minded volunteers to work alongside. And the knowledge that you're helping VOAWW do what it does best — showing up for people when they need it most.

If you are interested, please respond- we will be setting up an orientation this month. :)

Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party along Juneau St/Longfellow Creek! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this critical riparian ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!). Join us to care for this special neighborhood green space!

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 Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Webster Pond! This work party will include a skill share about harmful weeds, their history, how they relate to the ecosystem, and how best to remove them to allow our trees and native plants to thrive. We’ll then practice these skills while caring for the trees in this special wetland ecosystem. Come learn and care for this neighborhood greenspace with us!

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

Join Trees for Neighborhoods, Georgetown Youth Council, and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Gateway Park North! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this critical shoreline ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!). Come learn and care for this special neighborhood greenspace with us!

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

Join Dirt Corps this August in learning about and caring for the riparian forest of Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll be exploring the history, restoration, hydrology, and ecology of this section of Thornton Creek. Enjoy talking a walk through the denser canopy, quite and cleaner air. After this we'll be caring for the space by removing ground cover English ivy and other weeds, and performing general upkeep to keep it a nice space for people to use. We hope to see you there!

Join Dirt Corps this August for a forest bathing walk and then dive in and help us care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. We'll be going on a walk through the denser canopy areas, enjoy some quietite and clean air. We'll then care for our restoration area by applying mulch around the native plants and trees, removing weeds (looking at you, blackberry!), and performing other important landscape maintenance. We hope to see you there!

Join us at North Creek Forest for a Volunteer Stewardship Work Party!

Please meet at our 112th Ave NE Restoration Site: 20598 112th Ave NE, Bothell, 98011

~Tools and work gloves will be provided.

~Dress for the weather. Closed-toed, sturdy shoes are required. Boots are highly recommended.

~Volunteers ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

~Tasks could include invasive species removal, spreading mulch, planting native species, watering young plants and more!

Volunteer work parties provide great networking opportunities, an introduction to restoration ecology, and a fun way to spend time in the great outdoors!

***If possible, please fill out and electronically sign the Volunteer Liability Waiver located at the link below using Adobe's "Fill & Sign" feature and e-mail back to us at info@friendsnorthcreekforest.org prior to the event in order to help us reduce paper use.***

https://www.friendsnorthcreekforest.org/uploads/6/8/5/3/6853956/fncf_liability_waiver_oct_2019.pdf

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

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

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

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

Tasks include:

Qualifications:

Shifts:

We have office shifts available in the mornings and afternoons.

A six-month minimum commitment required.

We need volunteers to help us have a presence at various community events throughout the year.

Schedules vary:  Some are on weekends for 2 to 3 hour shifts

We seek a pool of volunteers now and people willing to share the Fig Tree story. We will provide training.

Some are evenings and some are week days.  Some will be outdoors as weather warms.

Having displays at community events increased our visibility and helps us introduce The Fig Tree to new readers.

Our address is below but the addresses of events vary.

The Fig Tree needs volunteers to assist with updating, organizing, proofreading and distributing the annual Directory of Congregations and Community Resources. Different tasks are needed throughout the year. The directory is a vital resource for connecting the faith and nonprofit communities, helping their leaders in making referrals, and connecting people with opportunities to serve.  Assist with research in March to May, editing in May and June, distribution in August and September and into fall.

The Fig Tree sponsors various educational events and opportunities for dialogue on issues of concern in the community and society. We are recruiting a team of people to help plan ecumenical dialogue events, the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference in January, interfaith dialogues and discussions, and other event opportunities that arise. In addition to meetings, there are responsibilities for arrangements, as well as for volunteer recruitment.

Meetings are on Zoom.

First Wednesdays of September through June at 10 a.m., volunteers meet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 24th and Grand, to deliver bulk orders of The Fig Tree and to send mailings. Volunteers work about 2 hours on their own and /or spend about 2 hours delivering papers to assigned routes in areas of Spokane.  Mailing volunteers work at St. Mark's or may take mailings home.

Assist with the Events Planning Committee work?meetings, phone calls, volunteer recruitment?for The Fig Tree Benefit Breakfast and Benefit Luncheon in March each year and other events. Assist with planning and promotion and on the days of the events with set up and clean up. 

Meetings by Zoom at noon first Thursdays.

The Fig Tree needs volunteer help with editing and proofreading on third Fridays, fourth Mondays and fourth Thursdays.  Visit http://www.thefigtree.org to learn about The Fig Tree.  We will offer training on our style.

We are editing online - also require training.

Please send resume.  We will interview.

 We are a group of volunteers who are committed to creating an unforgettable week away for our campers. This requires cooking three meals a day for over 150 campers and counselors, cleaning up after said meals, tidying camp, staffing carnival booths, and helping with arts and crafts projects. Come see the magic of the week and help us make this camp a reality!

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Here is a list of some  more of our needs: 

-Washing dishes

--Cleaning tables, floors, and bathrooms

--Restocking supplies

--Doing laundry

--Picking up toys and trash

--Arts and Crafts. 

Join us at North Creek Forest for a Volunteer Stewardship Work Party!

Please meet at our 112th Ave NE Restoration Site: 20598 112th Ave NE, Bothell, 98011

~Tools and work gloves will be provided.

~Dress for the weather. Closed-toed, sturdy shoes are required. Boots are highly recommended.

~Volunteers ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

~Tasks could include invasive species removal, spreading mulch, planting native species, watering young plants and more!

Volunteer work parties provide great networking opportunities, an introduction to restoration ecology, and a fun way to spend time in the great outdoors!

***If possible, please fill out and electronically sign the Volunteer Liability Waiver located at the link below using Adobe's "Fill & Sign" feature and e-mail back to us at info@friendsnorthcreekforest.org prior to the event in order to help us reduce paper use.***

https://www.friendsnorthcreekforest.org/uploads/6/8/5/3/6853956/fncf_liability_waiver_oct_2019.pdf

Role: We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this trip a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult. - Be both friend and safety net. JOIN in the fun while ensuring participants stay safe and engaged. They want to see you have a good time, too! - Encourage and connect. Help participants explore the farmers market, car show, and assist with dinner.            - Watch for elopement or wandering. This is what we refer to as a Level 3 (high) elopement risk environment. Keep your group together, and immediately alert Camden if a participant wanders off. Please bring your own money if you’d like to purchase food.

Role: Movie Night Chaperone Movie Night is about relaxing, having fun, and enjoying time with friends. Thank you for being here to make it a safe and enjoyable evening for all. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult. - Be another set of eyes. Supervise the group to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable. - Offer support where needed. Some participants may: * Need help finding a seat or carrying snacks *Need reassurance if the movie is loud or intense - Be a friend. Sit with participants, laugh together, and make the night fun. - Encourage inclusion. If someone is sitting off to the side or seems unsure, invite them to join in. - Enjoy yourself! This is a relaxed event; feel free to watch the movie and share the fun right alongside participants.

Ready to make a difference?

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

Make a Real-Time Impact During Disasters

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

What You’ll Do:

What You’ll Need:

Why It Matters:

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

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

**This opportunity is for students**

Lion’s Heart Children’s Grief Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support our mission of providing grief support to children and families in our community. Volunteers may serve in a variety of roles based on their interests, skills, and availability.

Opportunities may include assisting with special events, supporting day camp activities and breakout groups, helping with administrative tasks, representing Lion’s Heart at community outreach events, assisting with social media, or contributing to fundraising and grant support efforts.

This role is ideal for individuals who are dependable, caring, and passionate about making a meaningful difference. Whether working directly with families or behind the scenes, each volunteer plays an important part in ensuring no child has to navigate grief alone.

Join us in bringing hope, connection, and healing to children and families in our community.

Click here to apply

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 groups to help serve 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.

Do you enjoy organizing? Looking to put your skills to good use during weekday mornings or afternoons? 

Help sort our supply of greeting cards for isolated seniors in our ElderFriends program, donations, and other office supplies at the headquarters of our non-profit Full Life Care in South Seattle (Beacon Hill) this summer!

Additional organizational projects (event planning, paper filing, etc.) may be available according to your skills and interests if volunteering on a ongoing basis. 

Advance registration required; Click Respond to confirm your interest

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

Volunteers under 18 will require accompaniment from an adult group leader or parent/guardian

Help support our non-profit Full Life Care refresh our emergency preparedness supplies and storage spaces for adults with disabilities served by our Adult Day Health Care program.

Enjoy working together with other volunteers and staff to assist behind-the-scenes at our headquarters in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). Projects may include carrying, sorting, and reorganizing files and emergency supplies (food, water, etc.), assembling shelving unit furniture, and more.

Advance registration required; Click Respond to confirm your interest

Accessibility accommodations may be made upon request. Some tasks may involve lifting and walking up and down stairs.

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

Volunteers under 18 will require accompaniment from an adult group leader or parent/guardian

Join Dirt Corps this June to celebrate Summer Berries and help us care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. We'll be learning about all the diverse edible berries that grow in the PNW and how biodiversity in Westcrest Park is important to keeping our communities vibrant and healthy. We'll then care for our restoration area by applying mulch around the native plants and trees, removing weeds (looking at you, blackberry! a yummy but gnarly invasive species), and performing other important landscape maintenance. We hope to see you there!

Join Trees for Neighborhoods, Seattle City Light, and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the Green Line! We will learn how to decide the best species and spots for adding new trees to your yard or street. Our Right Tree, Right Place lesson is leading up to the Trees for Neighborhoods' free tree giveaway and our local planting season. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from and apply mulch to the young and mature trees at this site to allow them to continue to thrive. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace!

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 Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party along Juneau St/Longfellow Creek! We will learn how to decide the best species and spots for adding new trees to your yard or street. Our Right Tree, Right Place lesson is leading up to the Trees for Neighborhoods' free tree giveaway and our local planting season. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from and apply mulch to the young and mature trees at this site to allow them to continue to thrive. Join us to care for this special riparian forest 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 Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the special wetland ecosystem of Webster Pond! We will learn how to decide the best species and spots for adding new trees to your yard or street. Our Right Tree, Right Place lesson is leading up to the Trees for Neighborhoods' free tree giveaway and our local planting season. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from and apply mulch to the young and mature trees at this site to allow them to continue to thrive. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace!

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 Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the special wetland ecosystem of Meadowbrook Pond! We will learn how to decide the best species and spots for adding new trees to your yard or street. Our Right Tree, Right Place lesson is leading up to the Trees for Neighborhoods' free tree giveaway and our local planting season. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from and apply mulch to the young and mature trees at this site to allow them to continue to thrive. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace!

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.

Nativity House Shelter has two walk-in freezers in need of monthly and/or twice-monthly rotation, clean out and organization. 

This is a great group project for teams of 4-8 people who want to do something that has clear outcomes, requires physical labor and has visible impact. If you want a good workout, this is the project for you!

We are hoping to offer projects on Wednesday or Friday afternoons from 1:30-4 pm, however this can be scheduled as a weekend project if necessary. Times can also be flexed.

The Basic:

For more info, please contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111. This project can be done as a one-time project or as a recurring project depending on what groups want to do.

Looking for a different kind of date night? 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! This is a good activity for couples and double dates. Ideal shift size is 2-4 people.

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.

The LNC is a partnership between Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools, Rick Steves, and Volunteers of America Western Washington. By bringing services, volunteers, and community groups into one place, the center will make it easier for people to get help, stay healthy, and feel connected. 

Please sign up for shifts that fit your schedule. 

**Volunteers can sign up for shifts prior to orientation. We just ask that you attend orientation as soon as you are available. 

Next Volunteer Orientation will be in July. 

Nativity House Shelter is looking for groups and/or individuals who would like to pack Personal Care Kits for shelter guests.

Shelter guests have access to shower facilities but don't usually have their own personal hygiene supplies. Personal Care Kits are a great resource for folks who need essential items like shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, shaving supplies and dental care products, and who don’t have a ton of space to store supplies.

Volunteers would need to supply their own materials which can be purchased in bulk through hospitality supply companies or through online distributers like Amazon.

Personal Care Kits generally include these types of items:

·         Travel size shampoo and conditioner

·         Travel size soap or bodywash

·         Travel size deodorant

·         Toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss

·         Shaving cream and a razor

 Helpful “bonus items” include things like bath poufs or washcloths, nail brushes, plastic combs, hair brushes and nail clippers. Feminine hygiene products like tampons and personal care wipes are always greatly appreciated.

If you would like to make Personal Care Kits or have a group that would like to make kits with you, please contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111. Thank you!

The Family Housing Network Safe Parking Site is seeking volunteer groups to make "Keeping It Cool Kits" for the hot summer months ahead. Kits are intended to be distributed to site guests/residents who are living in their cars.

"Keeping It Cool Kits" are care kits that can be packed with any of these hot weather essentials:

Kits can be packed in Ziploc-style baggies or paper lunch sacks. This is a new project we're piloting so there is no right or wrong way to pack a "Keeping it Cool Kit". It's all about keeping folks safe from heat during the summer. Kindness and creativity go  a long way.

Groups that are interested in packing care kits would need to supply their own materials.

Since it's an offsite project, we don't require a lot of volunteer paperwork. We just ask for basic info for the group leader (name, contact info and DOB). We ask that groups log their hours (essentially a sign in sheet) so we can use that data for monthly volunteer reports and grant proposals. This project is suitable for adults and youth groups.

Interested in learning more? Email meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111 to reach Megan Edwin, Volunteer Coordinator.

Nativity House Shelter is seeking volunteer groups to make "Keeping It Cool Kits" for the hot summer months ahead. Kits are intended to be distributed at Nativity House Shelter, the Stability Site and the Tahoma Family Center where we encounter community members experiencing homelessness. While Nativity House Shelter is air conditioned, we don't always have enough beds to meet the need and want to distribute supplies to help people stay safe during hot weather.

"Keeping It Cool Kits" are care kits that can be packed with any of these hot weather essentials:

Kits can be packed in Ziploc-style baggies or paper lunch sacks. This is a new project we're piloting so there is no right or wrong way to pack a "Keeping it Cool Kit". It's all about keeping folks safe from heat during the summer. Kindness and creativity go a long way.

Groups that are interested in packing care kits would need to supply their own materials.

Since it's an offsite project, we don't require a lot of volunteer paperwork. We just ask for basic info for the group leader (name, contact info and DOB). We ask that groups log their hours (essentially a sign in sheet) so we can use that data for monthly volunteer reports and grant proposals. This project is suitable for adults and youth groups.

Interested in learning more? Email meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111 to reach Megan Edwin, Volunteer Coordinator.

Lion’s Heart Children’s Grief Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support our mission of providing grief support to children and families in our community. Volunteers may serve in a variety of roles based on their interests, skills, and availability.

Opportunities may include assisting with special events, supporting day camp activities and breakout groups, helping with administrative tasks, representing Lion’s Heart at community outreach events, assisting with social media, or contributing to fundraising and grant support efforts.

This role is ideal for individuals who are dependable, caring, and passionate about making a meaningful difference. Whether working directly with families or behind the scenes, each volunteer plays an important part in ensuring no child has to navigate grief alone.

Join us in bringing hope, connection, and healing to children and families in our community.

Click here to apply

Lion’s Heart Children’s Grief Center is seeking a dedicated volunteer to support our fundraising efforts through grant research, writing, and strategy. Your work will directly help expand access to grief support for children and families in our community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, research, and collaboration, and wants to use those skills to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities may include identifying funding opportunities, assisting with grant writing and review, and brainstorming new ideas to grow our support.

Join us in ensuring no child has to navigate grief alone.

To apply, click here

Lion’s Heart Children’s Grief Center is seeking a dedicated volunteer to serve as Board Secretary, supporting our mission through organization, communication, and recordkeeping. Your work will help ensure the smooth operation of our organization as we expand access to grief support for children and families in our community.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys helping teams stay informed and connected. Responsibilities may include recording meeting minutes, maintaining organizational records, assisting with correspondence, tracking important deadlines, and supporting communication between board members, volunteers, and staff.

Join us in ensuring no child has to navigate grief alone.

We are hosting our annual Red, White, and Blue BBQ on June 24th! This event is free and open to the public and we need your help!

We need help with

- serving food

- greeting guests

- set-up 

- clean-up

and more!

Must be 15 to volunteer. 

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. Most needed winter items are gloves, mittens and infinity/funnel scarves (easier to store & easier to layer under clothing)

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

The Family Housing Network Safe Parking Site Program is looking for groups and/or individuals who would like to pack Personal Care Kits for families and single adults who are currently unhoused and living in their cars.

Residents staying at the Safe Parking Site have access to bath and shower facilities but frequently don't have their own personal hygiene supplies. Personal Care Kits are a great resource for folks who need essential items like shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, shaving supplies and dental care products, and who don’t have a ton of space to store supplies in their vehicles.

Volunteers would need to supply their own materials which can be purchased in bulk through hospitality supply companies or through online distributers like Amazon.

Personal Care Kits generally include these types of items:

·         Travel size shampoo and conditioner

·         Travel size soap or bodywash

·         Travel size deodorant

·         Toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss

·         Shaving cream and a razor

 Helpful “bonus items” include things like bath poufs or washcloths, nail brushes, plastic combs, hair brushes and nail clippers. Feminine hygiene products like tampons, maxi-pads and personal care wipes are always greatly appreciated.

If you would like to make Personal Care Kits or have a group that would like to make kits with you, please contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111. Thank you!

Adult volunteers are an important part of making our camp welcoming and fun! As a Camp Buddy, you’ll be paired with campers or help in activity stations, supporting campers in having a great time. You don’t need special experience, just a kind heart, patience, and a willingness to help! Responsibilities Be a friend and buddy to campers, helping them feel included and safe. Support campers with activities like crafts, games, and STEAM projects. Encourage participation and celebrate camper successes. Use positive communication and be a good role model. Assist with transitions between camp activities. Work as part of a team with camp staff and adult volunteers. Ideal Qualities Friendly, responsible, and respectful Comfortable interacting with people with different abilities Willing to learn and take direction from camp leaders Energetic, flexible, and patient Reliable and able to attend most (or all) camp days Support Adult staff and mentors will always be available for help and guidance You’ll never be asked to do anything outside your comfort zone What You'll Gain Volunteer hours for school or community service Experience working with people with disabilities New friendships and fun memories A certificate of appreciation at the end of camp

Youth volunteers are an important part of making our camp welcoming and fun! As a Camp Buddy, you’ll be paired with campers or help in activity stations, supporting campers in having a great time. You don’t need special experience, just a kind heart, patience, and a willingness to help! Responsibilities Be a friend and buddy to campers, helping them feel included and safe. Support campers with activities like crafts, games, and STEAM projects. Encourage participation and celebrate camper successes. Use positive communication and be a good role model. Assist with transitions between camp activities. Work as part of a team with camp staff and adult volunteers. Ideal Qualities Friendly, responsible, and respectful Comfortable interacting with people with different abilities Willing to learn and take direction from camp leaders Energetic, flexible, and patient Reliable and able to attend most (or all) camp days Support Adult staff and mentors will always be available for help and guidance You’ll never be asked to do anything outside your comfort zone What You'll Gain Volunteer hours for school or community service Experience working with people with disabilities New friendships and fun memories A certificate of appreciation at the end of camp.

Role: Karaoke Chaperone & Cheerleader We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and joy in helping make Karaoke Night a fun and welcoming space for everyone! Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Speak to participants as you would any other teen or adult. - Join the fun! Sing along, clap, cheer, and make each person feel like a star. - Encourage participants who might be nervous—your support could be the reason they get up on stage. - Be attentive: help with signing up for songs, finding lyrics, or supporting someone who just wants to watch. - Keep an eye out for participants’ safety, and make sure everyone feels included.

Purrfect Pals is seeking a reliable and organized Facilities & Maintenance Volunteer to help support the daily operations of our cat sanctuary. This volunteer role is perfect for someone who enjoys coordinating projects, communicating with vendors, and helping keep our facilities safe and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Time Commitment

About Purrfect Pals

Purrfect Pals is a no-kill cat sanctuary and adoption center dedicated to providing compassionate care and loving homes for cats in need. Volunteers are an essential part of our mission and make a direct impact on the lives of hundreds of cats each year.

Please apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1759288790

Join us at the annual Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk and support the Seattle Animal Shelter, the only open intake shelter in the City of Seattle. Your participation helps further the shelter's mission to provide critical services for our community's most vulnerable animals.

Seattle Animal Shelter is in need of more volunteer support for our annual Furry 5K on Sunday June 14th at Seward Park. Some of the shifts for the event include setting up for the race, working the registration table, greeting race participants, and distributing fun swag! You’ll also receive a volunteer t‑shirt, and we’ll have plenty of pizza and snacks on hand to keep everyone fueled throughout the event! If you are available, we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Support our nonprofit Full Life Care conduct its annual Home Care client survey by making 15+ 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.

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. 

Volunteer shifts are available multiple days per week. To sign up to volunteer with us right away, visit our volunteer portal linked here to register and view available shifts.

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.

The LNC is having the Piazza of Possibilities event and we need your support for this EXCITING event!!!!!

Please sign up for the volunteer shift and I will respond with the volunteer duty!

Set up volunteer time: 12pm-3pm

Event volunteer time: 5pm-10pm (multiple duties)

Take down time: 9:30pm-11pm

Ferndale Community Services is looking for volunteers to help sort and prep donated clothing and goods for our upcoming participation in the FernDale of a Sale, a community-wide yard sale event. All proceeds will go directly back into FCS programs and services serving North Whatcom County.

No experience necessary. These Saturday sorting sessions happen once a month and are a great way to make a direct impact on the work we do in the community. We also welcome volunteers interested in joining our regular Monday-Thursday sorting crew.

Camp Skookum is seeking an experienced and organized cook to prepare meals for approximately 80-90 campers, staff, and volunteers during our camp at The Firs Retreat Center for the dates of Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23.

What is Camp Skookum? It's a weekend long retreat for families impacted by the foster care system, where they get to connect and celebrate being together as a family. Camp Skookum is a place to make memories, find community with other families, and celebrate being together. And it’s completely free for families to attend.

Qualifications:

21 years or older with at least a high school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Experience preparing meals for large groups

Current Whatcom County Food Handlers card 

Ability to develop positive relationships with volunteers and staff

Ability to work independently and manage food prep efficiently

Effective communication

Able to pass background check

Key Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to agreed-upon menu

Utilize the fully equipped commercial kitchen at The Firs

Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards as set by the Whatcom County Health Department

Manage food storage, preparation, and cleanup

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen throughout the camp session

Coordinate meal timing with camp staff and program schedules

Leave kitchen facilities in good condition following the conclusion of camp.

Camp Skookum is looking for a team of certified lifeguards to oversee Lake Time on August 21 and 22nd at the Firs Conference and Retreat Center in Bellingham WA.  At Skookum Kids, we are passionate about protecting the connection between children and their families while in the child welfare system, and want to celebrate and support families who are back together after their time apart. Camp Skookum is a place for reunified families to make memories, find community with other families, and celebrate being together. And it’s completely free for families to attend!

Requirements: 

Lake time will be roughly between 1-5pm on Friday the 21st, and Saturday the 22nd. 

If you are interested in supporting Camp Skookum by volunteering as a lifeguard, we'd love to connect with you! 

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

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

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

Time Commitment:

Minimum 8-hours per month

Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grass growing season is upon us!

Help make a huge difference in the life of a senior near you, by adopting their yard! If you can help even once for a yard clean-up, it could make a big impact on the peace of mind and health of a senior.

Excellent opportunity for small volunteer groups as well!

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

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

Contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org for more information.

A little about our Volunteer Services Program :

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

Without volunteers these needs would not be met!

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

Join the American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces Program at the Naval Hospital Bremerton. We are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about serving the military community and has program management, volunteer management experience, or a desire to learn.

Responsibilities include:

Training will be provided. 

Be the voice that helps someone feel less alone.

Join our NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group as a peer support leader. At NAMI Skagit, we believe that each volunteer is a gift, and we're looking for compassionate volunteers to share it. As a peer support group facilitator, you'll help lead our monthly NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group — a safe, confidential space where people living with mental health conditions come together to share, connect, and find strength in one another.

What we’re looking for:

Someone living with a mental health condition who supports a safe space without judgment and believes in the power of shared experience, empathy, and peer connection, committed to confidentiality and respect for all participants. 

What you'll help create:

A judgment-free space where members build better coping skills and discover inner strength and a community that embraces honesty, humor, and self-forgiveness as part of healing. 

No professional experience required - just compassion, empathy, and passion for helping others. All volunteer leaders must be 18+ and will complete training, interviews, and background checks. 

Turn your experience into support. Be the voice that helps families feel heard, understood, and less alone.

Join our NAMI Family Support Group as a meeting leader. At NAMI Skagit, we believe that each volunteer is a gift, and we're looking for compassionate volunteers to share it. As a family support group facilitator, you'll help lead our monthly NAMI Family Support Group — a safe, confidential space where family and friends supporting a loved one with mental health conditions come together to share, connect, and find strength in one another.

What we’re looking for:
Someone who provides a safe, welcoming space for families and loved ones to share experiences, find hope, and connect with others who understand. Participants gain support, build coping skills, discover strength through shared experiences, and learn to let go of guilt while recognizing that mental health conditions are no one's fault. Together, families find understanding, encouragement, and a sense of community.

What you'll help create: A judgment-free space where families and friends gain insights from the challenges and successes of peers on a similar journey as you. You are not alone.

No professional experience required - just compassion, empathy, and passion for helping others. All volunteer leaders must be 18+ and will complete training, interviews, and background checks.

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:

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.

Day Out With Thomas returns to the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, WA this July, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this beloved family event to life!

This nationally recognized event welcomes thousands of guests each year for train rides, activities, photo opportunities, and a full day of railroad-themed fun featuring Thomas the Tank Engine. Volunteers play a huge role in creating a welcoming, safe, and memorable experience for children and families visiting the Museum.

Grounds Crew volunteers may assist with:

No railroad experience is necessary — just a positive attitude, willingness to help, and comfort interacting with guests in a busy event environment. This is a great opportunity for students, community groups, families, railfans, and anyone interested in volunteering at one of the Pacific Northwest’s most unique heritage events.

Event Dates:

Volunteer Shift Times:

Whether you can help for one day or all three weekends, we would love to have you as part of the team helping create unforgettable summer memories for visiting families.

Pioneer Park Event

Enjoy the towering trees, listen to the birds, and give a little back to this beautiful park by removing common ivy that is taking over the understory of Pioneer Park’s SE quadrant. It will be a great chance to get your hands in the dirt, learn about native plants and our local forests, and work alongside neighbors and friends!

All ages welcome, and no experience necessary! Gloves, tools, water, 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, June 13th, 11am-1pm

Where: Pioneer Park SE, follow volunteer event signs

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.

Gallagher Garden Club

Join the Gallagher Hill Garden Club! These relaxed events are a great fit for gardeners, native plant lovers, and novices alike. During these events you will be weeding, caring for planting beds, and helping us make the garden a welcoming community space for all to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

Tasks may include:  Maintaining garden beds (micro weeding, plant propagation), maintaining garden paths (removing grass, adding mulch or gravel), spreading mulch, propagating plants and help expand native plant coverage, plant pruning, watering, and trash removal.

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

When: Wednesday, June 17th, 1-3pm

Where: Gallagher Hill Habitat Garden

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.

Homestead Park

Join us in Homestead Park where we will be removing blackberry crowding native plants. This will be a great opportunity to learn the basics of restoration and plant identification, all while making our local forests healthier. Come get your hands in the dirt, work alongside neighbors and friends, and eat snacks!

No experience necessary all ages welcome; gloves and tools are provided. Please note: we require participants aged 14 and under to volunteer with a parent or guardian at a ratio of 1 adult to 3 kids.

When:  Saturday, June 27th, 10am-1pm

Where: Homestead Field, follow VOLUNTEER EVENT signs

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

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

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

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

Time Commitment:

Minimum 8-hours per month

Requirements:

SIGN UP USING THIS LINK!

IRC Seattle needs help to make our World Refugee Day celebration a success. This is a large celebration of the contributions that refugees and immigrants have made on our community. There will be cultural artistic performances, artisan vendors, service providers, and a Kidzone for children to play while supervised.

We need help with the following activities at these specific times:

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

Our Commitment Never Wavers

The American Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service.

Waller Hall is the central hub for all Soldiers and Family members arriving to JBLM, transitioning from military life, or receiving continued services as a retiree or survivor. Base access not required, shifts are Mondays-Fridays from 8am-3pm.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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

Grant Writer

Assist with research and documentation relating to grants and foundations.

APPLY NOW Locations

Seattle area, Tacoma area

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Training

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 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

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.