Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Once you sign up for a shift, consider it confirmed. Please arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.

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

Thank you for thinking of us in donating your precious time. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule.

Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

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

Once you sign up for a shift, consider it confirmed. Please arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.

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 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

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

Once you sign up for a shift, consider it confirmed. Please arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.

We're looking for volunteers to help inventory and organize the school supplies collected during the ECEAP Stuff-a-Bus event.

Date: August 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Monroe ECEAP
261 Sky River Pkwy
Monroe, WA 98272

Join us as we sort, count, and organize donated school supplies to help ensure preschool kiddos are ready for a successful school year. Your time and support will help us prepare these donations for distribution to families in our community.

Life in Color is Northwest Hope & Healing’s signature fundraising event, bringing together survivors, supporters, and community partners for an inspiring fashion show, silent auction, and celebration of resilience. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with event tasks such as set-up, registration, raffle ticket sales, & more!

There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves and working alongside neighbors who care about building a stronger, more connected community.

Join us for Solid Ground’s 3rd annual Day of Service – a morning of hands-on projects rooted in care, connection, and collective action. Volunteers will support one of the three project sites described below.

Whether you’re volunteering with family, friends, coworkers, or on your own, you’ll help care for the places and programs that support our community every day.

Bring your community! Change is built by many hands. Invite your friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors to join you for a morning of service and connection. Together, we can help build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Register on our website or email us at volunteers@solid-ground.org for more information!

Join the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle on Saturday, August 8, 2026 for our biggest community celebration of the year! Hosted at the Rainier Beach Community Center, this festival brings free resources, local vendors, family-friendly activities, music, and food to more than 1,800 neighbors, all in one joyful day.

For the Culture is where community meets celebration, featuring a Career & College Fair, Health Symposium, Small Business Expo, Kids Zone, Back to School Drive, and partners like the Seattle Mariners, Rainier Beach Action Coalition, ACE Academy, and Baseball Beyond Borders.

We need YOU to make the magic happen! Volunteer roles include guest check-in and welcome, wayfinding, Kids Zone support, Back to School Drive distribution, vendor and exhibitor support, program activation support, and setup and breakdown crews.

The full event day runs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Volunteers will be placed in shifts within that window, and our team will be in touch with your shift assignment and role details after you sign up.

No experience needed, just good energy and a heart for community. Come for a shift, stay for the vibes, and leave knowing you helped make Seattle a little stronger.

Black Pride Annual Festivities: Health Fair Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Location: United Healthcare SiteEvent Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMCompensation: This is a volunteer (unpaid) opportunity.

Volunteer Standards & Guidelines LGBTQIA+ Affirming & Culturally Aware: As a volunteer, you are a vital voice for our community. We expect all volunteers to lead with empathy, cultural humility, and deep respect for intersectional identities. This is a zero-judgment, highly affirming space celebrating Black queer and trans joy, wellness, and harm reduction.

Dress Code & Weather Prep: Jeans and closed-toed shoes are mandatory for safety.

Dress for the weather: August can get hot! Please wear breathable, light-colored tops, and stay hydrated throughout the day.

Enjoy the Festivities: We want you to celebrate with us! Volunteers are encouraged to take part in the health fair, check out the resources, and attend workshops, provided it is coordinated and approved with your team lead so we keep our stations covered.

Volunteer Roles 1. Registration Team (3 Volunteers) Role Overview: As the first point of contact, you set the warm, culturally affirming tone for the health fair. You will greet community members, manage check-ins, and distribute event resources. Key Responsibilities: Warmly welcome community members, partners, and guests.Manage physical or digital sign-in sheets and registration forms.Distribute health fair programs, swag, and directional info.

Shift Note: Requires early arrival to set up the registration desk before doors open at 9:00 AM.2. Workshop Timekeepers & Coordinators (2 Volunteers) Role Overview: You keep our educational and wellness workshops running smoothly. You will support presenters and manage room capacities so the schedule stays strictly on track. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with workshop presenters and ensure they have water/setup support.

Welcome attendees to workshop rooms and assist with seating. Provide polite 10-minute, 5-minute, and wrap-up cues to presenters.

Shift Note: Active primarily during scheduled workshop hours.3.

Set-Up & Break-Down Crew (3–5 Volunteers) Role Overview: You are the physical backbone of the event. You will transform the UnitedHealthcare site into a vibrant, welcoming space in the morning and safely pack everything away at the end of the day. Key Responsibilities:

Set-Up: Unload event supplies, arrange vendor tables/chairs, and set up signs.Mid-Day Float: Keep pathways clear and assist vendors with quick logistical needs.

Break-Down: Help vendors pack up, fold tables/chairs, and ensure the space is left clean.

Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25–30 lbs and stand/move for extended periods.

Shift Note: Requires early arrival (e.g., 7:30 AM) or staying for final wrap-up after 6:00 PM.

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.

We are in need of a volunteer to deliver meals in West Seattle Wednesday mornings, as needed when one of the weekly drivers will be away. Drivers arrive around 8:30 am and are typically done with their route in 1 to 2 hours. Training is provided and mileage is reimbursable while making deliveries.

Qualifications: Good communication and people skills, flexibility, attention to detail, 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.

Run a children's activities to help guests learn more about salmon conservation. Training and all supplies/instructions provided

Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2CA5FDC43-64795330-return#/

Sell LLTK merchandise to guests

Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2CA5FDC43-64795330-return#/

Assist guests as they enter the property by checking them in and directing them to open parking. Must be 18 or older or volunteer with an adult guardian.

Please Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2CA5FDC43-64795330-return#/

Help guests safely cross Olga Rd to access our fish ladder. Must be 18 or older or volunteer with an adult guardian.

Please register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2CA5FDC43-64795330-return#/

Help transport guests around the property. Must be 21 or older and have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Please register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8AE2CA5FDC43-64795330-return#/

Help our non-profit Full Life Care get organized ahead of the winter holiday season to help us spread cheer to low-income and isolated seniors, adults with disabilities, and unpaid family caregivers! 

Sort Christmas themed holiday donations and party decor, prep holiday greeting card mailings, and hand draw your own holiday doodles on envelopes. 

Not celebrating Christmas? No problem! All are welcome. Other seasonal themed cards and supplies will be available to organize and contribute to as well.

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.

Additional supply sorting volunteer event times will be announced in upcoming months. 

Help Us Assemble Goody Bags for the Monroe Parade! 

We're looking for volunteers to help put together goody bags that will be handed out at the Monroe Parade.

Date: August 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Monroe ECEAP
261 Sky River Pkwy
Monroe, WA 98272

This is a great opportunity to support our community, connect with fellow volunteers, and help us prepare for a fun day at the parade!

I will need l help coordinating the readers and children. We are going to make an effort to keep things quiet and organized for the reading so there will be few rules.

I dont know how many adults will read or how many kids will show up.

We are not a babysitting service. 

Please keep you your voices down for the readers and listeners.

Please exercise respect and restraint everyone.

If you wish to tip the readers or donate to the organization please see michael.

If you wish to be a reader please see Michael. Readers will have a 15 min break every hour.

 We will have 6 books.

I will need l help coordinating the readers and children. We are going to make an effort to keep things quiet and organized for the reading so there will be few rules.

I dont know how many adults will read or how many kids will show up.

We are not a babysitting service. 

Please keep you your voices down for the readers and listeners.

Please exercise respect and restraint everyone.

If you wish to tip the readers or donate to the organization please see michael.

If you wish to be a reader please see Michael. Readers will have a 15 min break every hour.

 We will have 6 books.

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 Caller is needed for 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!

Caritas FB is set up like a grocery store where the client can self select their items while keeping their dignity in tact. Volunteer will set up staging areas prior to distribution. The volunteer will walk the client thru to assist in selections and item limits. You will use a cart, pencil, and log sheet. Once client has finished, the items will be weighed and documented. There will be set up for the next days distribution and light cleaning at the end of the shift. Volunteer will need to be able to stand, walk slowly, bend, some light lifting. We ask for a minimum of twice a month at 3 hours per shift. Shift hours 9-12:30, 10:20-1:45

A project of Zero Waste Washington, Fix-it Fairs are community gatherings bringing neighbors together to provide free repair services to the public while reducing landfill waste and passing on vital skills. These hands-on events are open to everyone and provide an empowering opportunity for individuals to learn how to repair items – like small appliances and electronics – for themselves and others. The events are held at revolving sites around town, with the goal of making them accessible to more people in more communities.

What gets fixed? We invite people to bring items in need of repairing or mending that might otherwise be thrown away, such as bikes, jewelry, clothing, small appliances, furniture, toys and electronics. 

What do volunteers do? Volunteers help with a variety of event-prep activities: setting up the space, placing signage, helping guests get their items checked in, getting those items to the appropriate repair station, taking photos of guests with their repaired items and more. 

2026 Kin On Seniors' Day

Join us for a vibrant celebration honoring the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our community! Enjoy cultural performances, interactive activities, health and wellness resources, educational workshops, community exhibitors, and opportunities to connect across generations. We need 50+ volunteers to help make this annual celebration a success! Volunteer areas include Registration, Greeting, Food & Refreshments, Photography, Health & Wellness, Activities, Stage Support, Translation (Chinese/English), Parking, Setup, and Cleanup.

Event Volunteer Sign Up

Imagine a city where people have equal access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. The Community Food Education (CFE) at Solid Ground fosters community connections through gardening education, sustainable food production, environmental stewardship, and raising awareness about good nutrition and food justice. We also fight hunger by providing low-income individuals with seeds and materials, and supporting backyard gardeners in donating fruits and vegetables grown in King County.

If you share our vision, join us at Marra Farm Giving Garden in Seattle's South Park neighborhood! A Giving Garden Work Party offers an idyllic outdoor opportunity to bond with your coworkers. Dig into soil, plant, weed, and harvest much-needed fresh food for our neighbors as you connect with your team. With the rising cost of food, our local communities rely on fresh produce from Marra Farm more than ever. Help us grow healthy and culturally appropriate food for our neighbors in need!

Time Commitment

Help us kick off the growing season in March and April, or support us during the highest need months of July through September. We’ve already set aside most Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm during the growing season for large-group work parties, preferably with 20 or more volunteers. We encourage you to sign up for a full shift, but we ask for a minimum of three hours. Teams can consist of coworkers, community or church group members, or neighbors. All are welcome!

Interested in volunteering? Register on our website or email us at marrafarm@solid-ground.org for more information!

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer. 

Imagine a city where people have equal access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. The Community Food Education (CFE) at Solid Ground fosters community connections through gardening education, sustainable food production, environmental stewardship, and raising awareness about good nutrition and food justice. We also fight hunger by providing low-income individuals with seeds and materials, and supporting backyard gardeners in donating fruits and vegetables grown in King County.  

If you share our vision, join us on the Marra Farm Giving Garden in Seattle's South Park neighborhood! We're looking for volunteers to help prepare vegetable beds, plant vegetable starts and seeds, weed by hand, compost, water, harvest, wash produce, and distribute produce to the community food bank and other locations. Many of our volunteers start with limited or no gardening knowledge and learn as they go, so we welcome you with whatever level of gardening skills and knowledge you bring. Families welcome!

Interested in volunteering? Register on our website or email us at volunteers@solid-ground.org for more information!

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer. 

Do you want to help families living on low incomes or people experiencing homelessness stay warm this winter?

Knit-It-Alls (KIA) Volunteers knit and crochet throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County. Solid Ground then distributes the items in the winter to people we serve as well as other nonprofits to pass out to their participants. Groups are welcome!  
    
We're looking for volunteers to... 

Interested in volunteering? Register on our website or email us at volunteers@solid-ground.org for more information!

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Do you want to make a difference in the fight against poverty? Join Solid Ground's Board of Directors! Solid Ground is dedicated to ending poverty and advancing social justice by breaking down barriers and promoting stability. We're looking for passionate, diverse individuals to help guide our mission of ending poverty and advancing social justice.

As a Board Member, you'll play a key role in shaping our policies, advocating for change, and engaging with the community. What you'll do:

Commitment: Minimum 2-year term, 5-8 hours/month, including monthly meetings and committee work.

Qualifications: We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or oppression. Experience in fundraising, Human Resources (HR), human services, housing, youth work, or behavioral health is a plus.

Benefits: Stipend and reimbursements available for board-related expenses. Access to resources like laptops and additional support.

To apply: Interested in volunteering or learning more about the opportunity? Apply on our website or email us at volunteers@solid-ground.org.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of poverty, racism, sexism, trans- and homophobia - everything the American system can put in our paths - are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Do you want to do something about the homelessness crisis, but aren't sure how to help our unhoused neighbors? If you have data entry and administrative skills, you can volunteer your time to assist our housing support programs!

Solid Ground’s Regional Access Point supports Coordinated Entry (CE), which ensures that people experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing resource connections to resolve their housing crisis. This position supports the team in the following ways:

To apply: Interested in volunteering or learning more about the opportunity? Apply on our website or email us at volunteers@solid-ground.org.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Come be the smiling face members see first thing! Greet guests, enter new members, schedule members in classes, answer phones, file and more! Must be comfortable with computers and being social. 

Shifts Needed: Monday and/or Wednesday, 8:30a-12:30/1p. 

Walk with Kin On in the 2026 Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026! Join us as we march through the Chinatown-International District alongside lion and dragon dancers, drill teams, and community groups from across the Greater Seattle area — and spread joy by handing out small treats to the crowd along the route.

No experience needed — just bring your energy and a smile!

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.

Join us as a volunteer at the Arlington End of Summer Celebration!!!!! This outdoor community event supports families in the Arlington School District by providing backpacks and school supplies to help students prepare for the upcoming school year.

Bake your way to making a difference!

At Cake4Kids we bake and deliver homemade birthday cakes, cupcakes, cookies, bars, and brownies to foster children and at-risk youth -- and all of the baking and decorating is done by you, the volunteers! We aim to raise their self-esteem with this seemingly simple gift on their special day. Cake4Kids supports as many at-risk youth as possible in the communities we serve, including youth experiencing homelessness, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, those in foster care, and more. We are proud to serve the Western Washington area and bring hope to the at-risk youth in the community!

If you like to bake and decorate cakes, you will love to volunteer with Cake4Kids.

Bake as often as you'd like... it's up to you how often you volunteer

You choose which requests to sign up for (based on theme, dessert type, delivery time and location)

Bake and decorate in your own kitchen

Deliver the finished sweets to the local social services agency that placed the request

It's fun and rewarding and truly the "sweetest" volunteer opportunity you can participate in.

**Volunteer orientations are currently being held online**

Get started today!
https://www.cake4kids.org/volunteer

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It's up to you. You choose when and how often you'd like to volunteer. All baked goods must be delivered during business hours, Monday-Friday.

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All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Teen volunteers 16-17 years old are required to volunteer with a parent/guardian. Volunteers bake AND deliver; deliveries need to be made during business hours, Monday-Friday.

MSC's Food Bank distributes food to individuals and families. Food distribution is ”market style” which includes loading food on tables and assisting clients with their food choices as they come through the indoor market, packing boxes with food and loading the boxes into cars for our home delivery program, sorting donated food and general organizing and cleaning.

The rewards of volunteering can be tremendous. You will be helping individuals and families to meet one of their most basic needs, putting food on their table.

For more info or to sign up to volunteer, please complete an application online at https://mschelps.org/getinvolved/volunteer/application/.

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. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

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.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our volunteer website, volunteer.littlefreelibrary.org,  to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our volunteer website. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Once you sign up for a shift, consider it confirmed. Please arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.

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

Kitty Hall is a purr‑fectly fun cat adoption event hosted by the Seattle Animal Shelter at Seattle City Hall. For one special day, City Hall transforms into a cozy cat lounge where visitors can meet adorable, adoptable kittens and cats of all ages. Community members are invited to stop by, learn about the adoption process, chat with shelter staff and volunteers, and—most importantly—find their new feline family member.

This event also features a whimsical civic twist: attendees can cast their vote for the Kitty Council President. Meet the charming feline candidates, explore their playful “platforms,” and participate in a lighthearted election that brings a little extra civic pride to the celebration.

To make Kitty Hall a success, the Seattle Animal Shelter is seeking enthusiastic volunteers. Roles include greeting community members as they arrive, helping with gentle kitten wrangling to ensure cats stay safe and comfortable, and supporting event set‑up and tear‑down. Volunteers play a vital part in creating a welcoming, well‑organized, and fun experience for everyone—two‑legged and four‑legged alike.

XBOT Robotics is looking for a volunteer to author press releases and quarterly newsletters including the following:

The writer will also be asked to author articles for publication in our teams' social media channels.

Join the band of committed community members bringing hands on, real life STEAM experiences to the students of SE Seattle.

XBOT Robotics has been serving the students of SE Seattle since 2001. Our programs are successful and we need additional board members to sustain and grow our organization as we expand programs and transition from all-volunteer to having paid operational staff.

XBOT Robotics offers the following programs:

Please contact XBOT Robotics via info@xbotrobotics.org for more information. 

Neighborhood House is seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support our annual health and back to school fair.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming experience for families by assisting with event setup and cleanup, greeting attendees, distributing school supplies, helping with activity stations, providing directions, and supporting event staff as needed.

Qualifications:

Friendly, reliable, and customer serviced oriented

Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds

Able to stand and walk for extended periods

Willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Commitment to Neighborhood House's mission of serving the community

Join us in helping local families prepare for a successful school year while making a meaningful impact in our community!

Neighborhood House is seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support our annual health and back to school fair.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming experience for families by assisting with event setup and cleanup, greeting attendees, distributing school supplies, helping with activity stations, providing directions, and supporting event staff as needed.

Qualifications:

Friendly, reliable, and customer serviced oriented

Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds

Able to stand and walk for extended periods

Willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Commitment to Neighborhood House's mission of serving the community

Join us in helping local families prepare for a successful school year while making a meaningful impact in our community!

Neighborhood House is seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support our annual health and back to school fair.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming experience for families by assisting with event setup and cleanup, greeting attendees, distributing school supplies, helping with activity stations, providing directions, and supporting event staff as needed.

Qualifications:

Friendly, reliable, and customer serviced oriented

Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds

Able to stand and walk for extended periods

Willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Commitment to Neighborhood House's mission of serving the community

Join us in helping local families prepare for a successful school year while making a meaningful impact in our community!

Neighborhood House is seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support our annual health and back to school fair.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming experience for families by assisting with event setup and cleanup, greeting attendees, distributing school supplies, helping with activity stations, providing directions, and supporting event staff as needed.

Qualifications:

Friendly, reliable, and customer serviced oriented

Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds

Able to stand and walk for extended periods

Willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Commitment to Neighborhood House's mission of serving the community

Join us in helping local families prepare for a successful school year while making a meaningful impact in our community!

Neighborhood House is seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support our annual health and back to school fair.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming experience for families by assisting with event setup and cleanup, greeting attendees, distributing school supplies, helping with activity stations, providing directions, and supporting event staff as needed.

Qualifications:
Friendly, reliable, and customer serviced oriented
Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
Able to stand and walk for extended periods
Willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Commitment to Neighborhood House's mission of serving the community

Event setup/clean up dates: 

8/12/26-High Point West Seattle 
Setup Time:
3pm-5pm
Cleanup Time:
7pm-8pm.

Address:  6400 Sylvan Way SW, Seattle, WA 98126

8/14/26: Yesler Terrace. 

Setup: 2:30pm-4:30pm 

Cleanup: 6:30pm-7:30pm. 

Address:  917 E Yesler Wy, Seattle, WA 98122

8/15/26: New Holly: 

Setup: 8:30am-10am 

Cleanup: 2-3pm 

Address: 7054 32nd Ave S, suite 5, Seattle, WA

8/19/26: Wilcox Rainier Vista center: 

Setup: 3pm-5pm 

cleanup 7pm-8pm

Address: 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

You can chose to come for just setup or just cleanup or both. Please specify which option you would like.

Volunteer at the Marcus Trufant Believe in Me Charity Golf Tournament on July 27, 2026, at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in Gig Harbor. Morning, daytime, and event-wrap-up shifts will be available, with opportunities to assist with setup, registration, golfer hospitality, contests, course activities, and cleanup. Volunteers will help create a welcoming experience while raising funds for scholarships for underserved students.

To sign up, complete our Volunteer Enrollment Form. All volunteers will complete a background check. After enrolling, please watch your email for additional information about volunteer orientation, your assigned role, and event-day instructions.

Corral Buddies are the warm, welcoming presence that makes our shelter feel like a safe haven — for the animals and for our community. As a Corral Buddy, you'll provide comfort, enrichment, and calm companionship to animals in our care, helping them feel less stressed and more ready for their next homes. Applications are through our volunteer portal, please select link below. 

What You'll Do

•       Sit near corral or in corral and offer a calm, reassuring presence to animals while our staff is at lunch to provide dogs extra opportunities for out-of-kennel time

•       Talk softly, read aloud, or simply keep animals’ company to reduce stress and anxiety

•       Engage animals through the kennel with approved enrichment items (toys, treats) as directed by staff

•       Observe animal behavior and report any changes or concerns to shelter staff

•       Help create a soothing, positive environment in the shelter

•       Assist with light tasks such as preparing enrichment, restocking supplies, or updating animal activity logs

•       Welcome and assist visiting adopters in a supportive, informative way

Where to Apply?

https://seattleanimalshelter.volunteerportal.org/?nd=user_volunteer_application&unit_id=2&entry_point_id=2&entry_point_type=global_entry_point

We need your help! The 33rd Annual NUBIAN JAM Community Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd. Everett, WA. Sponsored by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee, the NUBIAN JAM will celebrate the richness and beauty of the African American heritage and culture. The event is free and is supported by several community sponsors.

*Lots of shifts available on July 26th between 8am-12pm or 12pm-5pm. Please respond with what shift you would like to support!!!

*Age Requirement: 15+

Join us in making the Mercer Island Farmers Market a success! We rely on amazing volunteers like you to keep things running smoothly. Choose from three shifts per market day and help support our local vendors and community.

Available tasks vary, and could include: pop up tent set up/tear down, table/chairs set up/take down, helping shoppers at the Info Booth, refilling the water station, picking up trash, sweeping, taking photos, setting up banners, putting out A-frame signs, helping at the children's booth, etc.

If you're interested in volunteering, PLEASE sign up using our Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A9A72AABF8C61-63215499-volunteering#/

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!     

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!        

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!     

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!    

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!   

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!  

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!     

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

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

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!        

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to: 

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!         

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:  

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!         

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:   

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!          

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:  

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Mentors help recently arrived refugees become acquainted with the surrounding community and face the challenges of resettling in a new country. This is a critical period when refugees need assistance learning the basics of life in a new place, including things like public transportation, the banking system, public schools, managing personal healthcare, conversational English and getting involved in their community. Mentors meet with an individual or a family for two hours per week during their first three months in the U.S.  

If you want to use your experience and compassion to improve your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities: 

Community Dining: Help prepare and serve meals for seniors in a senior center. 

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

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!           

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities:  

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

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!  

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities:          

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

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!    

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities:         

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

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!

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!

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!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 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!

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!

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!

Volunteer for the Whatcom County Farm Tour! 

Sustainable Connections is looking for volunteers to help make the 2026 Whatcom County Farm Tour a success on Saturday, September 12. 

The Farm Tour is a free, family-friendly event that connects community members with local farms and the people who grow our food. This year, visitors will have the opportunity to explore 14 farms throughout Whatcom County, and we're seeking volunteers to help welcome guests and keep the event running smoothly. 

Volunteers will staff registration and information booths, greet visitors, provide directions and basic event information, check guests in, and accept donations. 

Shifts available: 

No experience is necessary, and all volunteers will receive training and materials before the event.

It's a fun and rewarding way to support local agriculture, meet new people, and spend a day at one of Whatcom County's beautiful farms.  Interested in volunteering with a friend?

Some locations can accommodate two volunteers per shift. 

Sign up here: 2026 Whatcom County Farm Tour Volunteer Registration 

For questions, please contact hollye@sustainableconnections.org   

We'd love to have you join us!

Come help organize supplies and stuff backpacks for Arlington's End of Summer Celebration!!!

Calling all bookworms! Book Lovers Day is August 9, and we’ve got a fun way for you to celebrate by spreading the joy of reading, one beloved book at a time.

Celebrate Book Lovers Day by sharing a book you love in a Little Free Library near you. You’ll be expanding book access by sharing your favorite reads.

It’s easy to participate:

This is a great activity for families, friends, or book clubs to do together. 

Impact: Celebrate your love of reading while expanding book access in your community.

Time Required: Flexible. Share one book, or share many! Please share your book(s) anytime on Sunday, August 9. 

Support: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Volunteers under 18 need online volunteer forms completed by a parent/guardian to participate. 

Join us for a day of community as we connect families with school supplies, essentials resources, and support. Volunteers are the heart of this event, helping create a welcoming experience for every family.

Volunteer opportunities include                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      :

2 shifts available:

Saturday August 15, 2026 - 10:30 to 13:30 PST

Saturday August 15 2026 - 13:15 to 16:00 PST

We’re seeking a committed and mission‑driven volunteer to serve as the next President of Washington State NOW. This is a unique volunteer opportunity to guide statewide advocacy for women’s rights and strengthen the NOW organization in Washington.

The WA NOW President leads the organization’s mission, oversees statewide operations, and represents Washington State NOW in advocacy, coalition work, and member engagement. 

The volunteer time commitment for this role varies throughout the year but can be 5 -10 hours per week in the Winter and Spring. This is a remote friendly role and you can mostly work from home. Candidates must be (or be willing to become) a NOW member and must be a Washington Resident.

Hello! The Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness is seeking volunteers to sort school supplies, stuff backpacks, help set up and stage operations, and help facilitate backup pickup!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/ProjectCool26 and we hope to see you July 21 - 29! 

Every year through Project Cool, Coalition members and volunteers make sure that more than 1,800 unhoused students start the school year off right with the supplies they need. This year Project Cool 2026 will serve 1,844 pre-k through 12th grade students in King County schools with backpacks and new school supplies. 

Can Children Volunteer: Some shifts are suitable for all ages sign up (please see via sign up link), while many of the set up and distribution days are not suitable for children under 16-years-old (they must be must be able to lift/carry 15lbs). On backpack stuffing days, children are welcome to attend with 1:1 adult supervision!

Please reach out with questions: Volunteer@homelessinfo.org

Calling all bookworms! Book Lovers Day is August 9, and we’ve got a fun way for you to celebrate by spreading the joy of reading, one beloved book at a time.

Celebrate Book Lovers Day by sharing a book you love in a Little Free Library near you. You’ll be expanding book access by sharing your favorite reads.

It’s easy to participate:

This is a great activity for families, friends, or book clubs to do together. 

Impact: Celebrate your love of reading while expanding book access in your community.

Time Required: Flexible. Share one book, or share many! Please share your book(s) anytime on Sunday, August 9. 

Support: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Volunteers under 18 need online volunteer forms completed by a parent/guardian to participate. 

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: Event Buddy  We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 complete activities as needed.

Role: Event Buddy  We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 complete activities as needed.

Partners INW currently has Friday volunteer shifts open for anyone interested in helping sort clothing donations for our free community clothing bank! This is a hands-on role with plenty to learn, and it’s a great fit for volunteers looking for a consistent, weekly Friday commitment. We have two openings from 12:00 pm–3:00 pm If you’d like to learn more or chat about the details, please reach out to Tania Handleman, Volunteer Program Manager, at 509-508-4662. We’d love to have you join us!

As a Volunteer Clothing Bank Donation Sorter, you will play a crucial role in helping provide clothing to individuals and families in need. Your responsibilities will include sorting, organizing, and preparing donated clothing for distribution. This position is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work, are detail-oriented, and have a passion for helping others. 

What You’ll Be Doing: Sort donated clothing by type, size, condition, and season to ensure items are appropriate for distribution. Inspect items for cleanliness, quality, and damage; remove unsuitable donations. Fold, hang, or package clothing as necessary to maintain an organized and efficient donation area. Work with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth and timely distribution of items. Provide support for other tasks as needed, such as assisting with inventory or restocking shelves.

What We're Looking For: Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently. A team-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate with other volunteers. Ability to stand, bend, and lift light items for extended periods of time.

Role: Event Buddy  We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 complete activities as needed.

Role: Event Buddy  We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 complete activities as needed.

Role: Event Buddy  We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 complete activities as needed.

Role: Event Buddy  We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this a fun and memorable experience for our participants! You are the heart of this event. Your Purpose - Treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 complete activities as needed.

Role: Comic Con Buddy 

We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making this 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 stations and activities.

Come hang out and hand out flyers that help promote a food fundraiser that helps provide food to our local community in need!! 

Volunteers play an important role in supporting our Shower Program by helping create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for community members accessing services. Responsibilities include assisting with program setup before shower hours, greeting participants, helping distribute supplies as needed, maintaining a clean and organized space during operations, and supporting staff with general program needs. After services conclude, volunteers assist with cleanup, sanitizing areas, restocking supplies, and preparing the space for future use. Volunteers should be dependable, compassionate, and committed to treating all participants with dignity and respect.  

Wild Whatcom’s Board of Directors is vital to the current and ongoing success of the organization. Our Board provides strategic direction and accountability, helps develop goals, works to increase financial capacity, conducts public relations, and generally works for the well being of the organization. We also believe that serving on the Board should be fun, educational, and rewarding!

We are currently seeking board directors for our 2026-27 year. If you have a passion for equitable access to nature, the health benefits of regular time spent outdoors, and inspiring people of all ages to be active stewards of local nature spaces, this is a perfect opportunity to provide community voice to our work.

Commitment: Five meetings a year (quarterly, plus an annual retreat).

For more information, and to fill out our volunteer interest form, visit: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer

Do you like capturing outdoor joy in photos and/or video? Is creating slideshows or digital scrapbooks your thing? How about amplifying nature programs and FUNdraisers on social media?

We need volunteers to help us document and promote our outings and events in digital formats to share with participants and the public. We aren’t looking for perfection, just enthusiasm! Lots of flexibility based on your availability and interests. We have programs seven days a week throughout the year, including some evenings; fundraising events include one big event at the end of May, and several smaller events like nature trivia throughout the year.

Commitment varies based on your schedule, with a suggested one-year term. In most cases, expect 1-2 hours per month.

Volunteers for this role must go through a background check to join outings and attend a volunteer orientation. If you're interested, visit our Volunteer page and fill out our interest form! www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteers

Help us plan and host our spring fundraising event! This is a shorter term commitment that is flexible based on how you want to participate. Whether you prefer planning details behind the scenes, visiting businesses for donations or welcoming guests on event day, we have lots of ways for you to use your gifts and interests to help us raise funds - and have fun doing it!

Commitment: Event Team is active January - May, with virtual and in-person activities. Team check-ins will help volunteers stay connected and updated throughout planning. Expect a monthly meeting (1-1.5 hours each), and additional activities to work on independently each month (1-6 hours per month, depending on your chosen activities)

Volunteers for this role must attend a volunteer orientation. If you're interested, visit our Volunteer page and fill out our interest form! www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteers

Help us continue to develop our Agroforestry farm. We will be spreading bark, weeding, planting trees etc. 

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

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

One-time event volunteers are welcomed for July / August.

Or 

Ongoing weekly volunteer shift sign ups will open in September. 

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

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

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 and receive details via email. 

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

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."

Lend your gardening expertise on weekday mornings 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 garden 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 more details to mail or drop off donations in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

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