Opportunities From: Serve Washington

YouthCare is a nonprofit in Seattle. Our mission is to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. We are working hard to address the needs of young people. Food is one of the biggest ways you can support programs and youth. 

You are a HUGE help by delivering food to YouthCare shelter and housing programs (ranging from 10-40 servings) - this can be food that you make at home (safely) and deliver OR order delivery from a restaurant nearby. This can be a one-time opportunity, or you can deliver food on a regular basis!

We make it easy! Locations all over Seattle need your help!

General upkeep of the animal sanctuary grounds, including but not limited to: storm clean-up, path maintenance, trail maintenance and mud mitigation. Hours needed in a week is dependent on weather and what may be needed to maintain a safe environment for animals and people of all ages and abilities.

Make an Impact as a Fundraiser Assistant for Vulnerable Youth in Bolivia

Are you passionate about driving change and creating opportunities for vulnerable youth? Join Niños con Valor as a Fundraiser Assistant and play a key role in empowering children and young adults in our homes in Bolivia.

In this dynamic role, you’ll:

Your leadership will help sustain and expand our programs, ensuring that children in our care have access to education, healthcare, and the loving support they need to thrive.

If you’re skilled in planning, networking, and storytelling—and eager to support a small organization making a big difference—reach out today to join us in changing lives!

Volunteer Opportunity: Child Sponsorship Communication Associate

Help build meaningful connections between sponsors and the children they support! As a Child Sponsorship Communication Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in helping organize communication correspondence for our child sponsors, and prepare updates that keep sponsors engaged and informed.

This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting children’s stories and milestones while strengthening sponsor relationships. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, join us today!

Why This Role Matters?

Child sponsorship is a lifeline for the vulnerable youth living in our homes at Niños con Valor in Bolivia. It provides them with safe, loving homes, access to education, healthcare, and the support they need to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.

A key part of sponsorship is the connection between sponsors and the children they support. Through letters, updates, and special celebrations like birthdays, sponsors bring encouragement and hope to these young lives.

As a Child Sponsorship Communication Volunteer, you’ll help make these meaningful connections possible. By managing correspondence and keeping sponsors informed, your role ensures that both sponsors and children feel valued and supported. Your efforts will directly impact the youth in our care, helping them grow with confidence and a sense of belonging

Responsibilities: 

Work with Sponsorship Program Coordinator to communicate directly with donors on any updates or reminders we need to send them. 

Routine care and cleaning of animal housing and living spaces. Engaging our animals with compassion and patience, as most came from traumatic and abusing living environments before finding their forever home at One Heart Wild. Grooming and relationship building with the animals naturally flow into the volunteer experience. 

The Making a Difference Foundation is looking for a volunteer data entry specialist who normalizes & prepares source data for entry in a web-based interface. They will enter data from source documents using established standards and maintain data entry goals & requirements by following proper procedures. The specialist will verify data by performing quality assurance measures, maintain operations by following policies, maintains customer confidence & protects operations by complying with data integrity & adhering to security protocols. They will contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed. We operate in shifts there are 4 shifts available.

Add this position to your resume!

Help Purrfect Pals cats find their forever homes at our cat adoption center at Renton PetSmart! Our Renton PetSmart adoption center is fully staffed by volunteers who care for the cats and match them up with potential adopters. We are always looking for more help from cat lovers with a few hours a week to spare. We ask for a commitment of 2 hours per week for at least three months.

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Must be at least 14 to volunteer. Anyone under 18 is required to volunteer with a guardian.

The Department of Natural Resources ANeMoNe program is currently seeking volunteers to be Site Guardians for our Case Inlet and Anderson Cove monitoring sites. Site guardians visit the monitoring site once every other week and perform a bird survey, eelgrass survey, and check our water sensors for biofouling. Work is approximately two hours per visit. 

We provide training and gear. In general, this work does not require background knowledge or experience but there is of course lots of opportunity to learn!

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping to provide groceries to children, families, and seniors in need within our community. We invite you to join us in making a difference by volunteering in any number of our volunteer roles - check-in desk to interview clients, assisting in restocking, repackaging food items, supporting our grocery rescue program, or directly serving those we support. Every task contributes to ensuring that no one goes hungry.

For more details, please call our office 360-479-6188 or visit our website at bremertonfoodline.org. Please note that all volunteers are required to complete an application and undergo a background check to ensure the safety of our team and the vulnerable populations we serve. Group volunteer opportunities are available with prior arrangement. We look forward to your support!

Sample Shifts Include:

PEPS is a non-profit organization that connects parents to strengthen families and build community through parent peer-support groups. 

PEPS groups meet weekly and are facilitated by a PEPS-trained Leader. Each meeting allows parents the opportunity to share the week's concerns, successes, issues, and joys as well as time for a discussion on topics related to parenting and children (sleeping, feeding, adjusting to parenthood, etc.) The PEPS program model is based on the 5 Protective Factors from Strengthening Families, which help build resilient families, positive connections and support for parents, and reduce negative outcomes, such as abuse and neglect. 

98% of PEPS groups are facilitated by volunteers who are deeply rooted in our community and passionate about supporting new parents through the first critical months of life with a new baby. Over 4000 families rely on PEPS volunteers each year.

PEPS facilitators are compassionate, empathetic, resourceful, and real. They don't have all the answers, but they are passionate about helping parents, generating ideas, finding information, and building neighborhood communities together.

Some leaders give back as a way of honoring their own PEPS experience. Many are new to PEPS. All tell us they find great joy and satisfaction in helping new parents connect and share through their PEPS groups.

We appreciate warm, sensitive communicators, who are accepting of varied child-rearing practices and diverse lifestyles. Interest in early childhood development, experience in education or facilitation, previous PEPS group participation, or being a parent yourself are welcome pluses.

Groups meet for 2 hrs each week in the daytime [10-:30 - 12:30] or in the Evening [6:30 - 8:30], the same day each week for 12 weeks. Leaders commit to working with their group for 12 consecutive weeks, fewer if you choose to co-lead with a friend, spouse, partner, or colleague. PEPS provides specialized training and group leaders have access to experienced PEPS staff mentorship and a wealth of resources online.

We currently offer virtual, in-person and hybrid groups to families. Groups that start virtually will remain virtual for the entirety of the group. To stay up to date with developments, visit our COVID-19 news page - https://www.peps.org/about/news/covid-19-peps-updates

It’s our job to help you have a wonderful, fun, and rewarding experience as a leader. We’ve designed lots of resources and provide training and support all along the way.

Become a part of the Bellingham Independents Special Olympics Community Program and lend a hand to help our teams be the best they can be! This volunteer opportunity requires your availability once a week for roughly two hours. You will work alongside our coaches to assist in the smooth operation of the various available sports our athletes enjoy. Sports and dates are listed in the right column to see what would fit for your availability. 

-No coaching experience required, No experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities required.

-For the safety of our athletes, all coaches and assistant coaches must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Any interested volunteers should contact sobellingham@gmail.com for more information. 

Become a part of the Bellingham Independents Special Olympics Community Program and coach flag football this season! Help Bellingham Special Olympics athletes become the best they can be. 

This volunteer opportunity requires your availability once a week for roughly two hours.

-The season starts July 28, 2025 and runs to November 9, 2025.

-No coaching experience required, No experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities required.

-For the safety of our athletes, all coaches and assistant coaches must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Any interested volunteers should contact sobellingham@gmail.com for more information. 

Help us build our online presence! Boost our sports teams' visibility by posting on team social media accounts about team accomplishments, season highlights, event results, upcoming fundraiser and other community activities. Creativity is a must. Must also be willing to communicate with coaches and leadership board members and be willing to attend a variety of events. Please contact sobellingham@gmail.com 

Bellingham Special Olympics is looking for a creative, forward-thinking leader to assist the Area Leadership with its fundraising goals. This could be a great opportunity for someone looking to build up their experience in the field of non-profit fundraising and development. This individual will act as a member of the Area Leadership team and must be able to take the initiative to try out fundraising and development strategies. To discuss the need further or to explore whether it is a good fit, please contact sobellingham@gmail.com

This position will work to recruit new volunteers for local Special Olympics' group. We have seasonal sports listed in the right hand column.  Additionally, the Volunteer Coordinator will establish communication methods to connect with existing volunteers and encourage their continued support of Special Olympics teams in Whatcom county. This is a volunteer leadership position and would be well suited for someone who is independently motivated, an excellent communicator and well organized. Whatcom's Special Olympics is looking forward to your assistance! Contact sobellingham@gmail.com with any questions.

The Volunteer Chore Program is looking for volunteers in East Whatcom. We match volunteers with seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities to assist with the everyday chores they are physically unable to do. Volunteers can choose to help with:

- Grocery shopping

- Transportation to medical or other appointments

- Yard Work

- Dog walking

- Small home repairs

This opportunity is open to volunteers of all ages, as long as an adult is present.
Sign up today or contact chore@whatcomvolunteer.org for more information!

Tutor an Adult Learner in English - Raise Hope Through Literacy!  Interested in volunteering your time to support literacy and English language learning in Whatcom County? Become a 1 to 1 tutor for an adult English Language Learner who wants to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners who would like to build skills to help them reach their goals as parents, in the workplace, and in the community.  Tutor training provided! No second language or teaching experience required. Please visit our website for more information about how to become a tutor. https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/

Where:

 1-1 tutoring in person or online

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

2 hours per week 9+ months

Contact:

Brandi Adams

-ell@whatcomliteracy.org

360.752.8680

The Whatcom Literacy Council is member of ProLiteracy America, and a United Way partner agency.  We provide free one-to-one tutoring and small classes. Our tutors can work with learners throughout Whatcom County at a public meeting place and at times that fit our learners' busy schedules. 

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve.501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.        -FIUTS    Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please click the Respond button below.

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve.501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.  -FIUTS  Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please visit: https://www.501commons.org/engage.

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve. 501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.  -FIUTS Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please visit: https://www.501commons.org/engage.

Our mentors play a vital role in the success of our school wellness programs. We offer weekly sessions for 6-10 weeks, and we strive to match mentors with specific students for the entire program duration. These sessions can range from 1 hr to 2.5 hr sessions, depending on the age of the group coming. Middle and High School Groups have longer sessions that usually last 10 week (weather permitting). Elementary School has 1.5 hr long sessions that last 6 weeks. 

What Mentors Do- 

Build Strong Relationships: Mentors provide consistent support and guidance to their assigned student throughout the program. This involves building a strong rapport and creating a safe and trusting environment.

Facilitate Meaningful Interactions: Mentors guide students through various activities, often involving horses and other animals, that promote emotional, social, and physical well-being. Promote Personal Growth: Mentors encourage students to develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Provide a Positive Influence: Mentors offer a positive role model and a supportive presence in the lives of their mentees.

Ideal Mentor Qualities: Comfort Around Animals: A genuine love for horses and other animals is essential.

A strong desire to support the growth and development of youth and children in our community.

Patience and Understanding: The ability to connect with and understand the unique needs of each student.

Reliability and Consistency: The ability to attend weekly sessions and maintain a consistent presence for their mentee.

Join Our Team! If you are comfortable around horses and other animals and are interested in supporting our school wellness programming, we encourage you to join our team of dedicated mentors. We provide comprehensive training to all our mentors before they begin working with students.

If you might bring a loving heart and skills to work with energetic large dogs, RASKC invites you to help our sweeties,

Next steps:

1. Complete a volunteer application

2. Complete a liability waiver

Then RASKC will email you key information!

Got love to share? Consider becoming a foster volunteer!

As a foster volunteer, you would make a short-term commitment to nurture one or more dogs from RASKC in your home on a temporary basis.

Some dogs need a break from their kennel at the shelter.

Might you help?

Among the dogs that are eligible to be fostered, you choose which animal that will go home with you.

Foster volunteers are given training online, individualized support, and everything necessary-- free pet food, a free crate, free toys, free medical care for the foster dog,...

When the dog is ready to be adopted, you may choose to:

a) Select who the dog will be adopted to following the Adopters Welcome rules, or

b) Bring the dog back to the shelter, or

c) Adopt the dog yourself

You can decide when the time is right for you to foster-- on an ongoing basis or you can take breaks.

Community service might be available for school (if okay with the school). Usually, 1.5 hours is credited for each day an animal is cared for in your home.

Next steps:

1. Submit a volunteer application

2.  If you are an adult, submit a liability waiver

3. Watch the online training videos

Share your love and have fun as a foster parent to sweetie that needs you.

Thanks for considering this possibility. We look forward to hearing from you...

Got love to share? Consider becoming a foster volunteer!

As a foster volunteer, you would make a short-term commitment to nurture one or more kitties from the shelter in your home on a temporary basis.

Some cats need a break from living in a cage. Providing time in your home helps them get get ready to be adopted. Many cats need a quiet patch of sunlight to recover.

Can you help?

Newborn kittens are so small they need foster care until they're big enough to receive span/ neuter surgery.

Among the animals that are eligible to be fostered, you choose which animal that will go home with you.

Foster volunteers are given thorough training, great support and everything necessary-- free pet food, free medical care for the kitty, free litter, free litter box...

When the kitty is ready to be adopted, you may choose to:

a) Select who the animal will be adopted to following the Adopters Welcome rules, or

b) Bring the animal back to the shelter, or

c) Adopt the animal yourself You can decide when the time is right for you to foster-- on an ongoing basis or you can take breaks.

Children may participate in the animal care, though an adult in the household must be the official volunteer.

Community service might be available for school (if okay with the school). Usually 1.5 hours is credited for each day an animal is cared for in your home.

Note: Fostering is available only to people who intend to foster several kitties a year. This is not for people who intend to foster just a few animals with the intention of selecting one to adopt. Two next steps--

1. Submit a volunteer application

2.  If you are an adult, submit a liability waiver

3. Watch the online training videos

Share your love and have fun as a foster parent to sweet kitty that needs you.

Thanks for considering this possibility. We look forward to hearing from you...

We're seeking people to identify grant opportunities, and write/submit grant proposals to cover costs for canine spays and neuters. Donations, fund-raising, and adoptions makes rescuing dogs possible for our non-profit.

Nearly a million healthy animals in the United States are euthanized each year because of overpopulation, and spaying and neutering is the only real long-term solution to the problem. As a foster-based rescue, we can only take in a limited amount of dogs at one time. Our spay and neuter program is an essential step toward our ultimate goal: a world that's free of homeless, neglected, abused, and abandoned animals.

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue (MMR) is a registered 501(c)3, volunteer-operated organization serving the greater Yakima Valley and Puget Sound region. We are dedicated to saving abandoned, free, and throwaway dogs in areas where abuse, neglect, and cruelty are prevalent.

LCSNW Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program receives refugee youth ages 14-17 and places them into foster homes and group homes in the Spokane area. These youth have fled their countries due to war, conflict, and violence in search of safety and a better life. They do not have family to care for them, so our organization works to find them loving homes and reach their goals for success.

Are you willing to open your heart and home to a foster child? We’ll be honest, being a foster parent can be challenging. At the same time, we hear from many foster parents that they have grown from the experience.

In our LCS Northwest foster programs, we recruit, license and support foster parents. We are here to help foster parents so they aren’t in this alone. Our goal is to help you provide a stable home for youth who cannot live with their families. We recruit parents for two different programs – International Foster Care and Domestic Foster Care.

Foster parents and program staff work together to provide a safe haven to refugee and immigrant children from around the world. Refugee youth will be supported in their work to heal from past trauma while they pursue goals of learning English, getting an education, and preparing for a future of independence. Foster families are asked to make a long-term commitment to care for refugee child placed in their home.

Informational meetings for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm at 210 W. Sprague, Spokane WA 99201.  Please contact us to RSVP.

The role of a Refugee Foster Parent is to:

Most foster parents report a positive experience with refugee children. Many say they receive more from their foster children than what they gave.

Foster families receive:

International foster youth receive:

Join the YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) Advisory Board - an opportunity to make a meaningful impact for youth and the environment all at once!

As an Advisory Board Member, you’ll contribute to empowering young people as effective, responsible community leaders. YESC focuses on service learning, environmental education, leadership development and cross-cultural awareness.

By participating in monthly meetings and building community around YESC Earth Service Corps, you’ll support youth in strengthening their sense of agency, increase confidence, and expand their leadership skill set. Moreover, the board actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that decisions and community support are youth-centered and young voices are heard. Together, we reinforce the vital connections between humans, the environment, and our communities, fostering a more just and sustainable world. Additionally, Your involvement can help shape the future of environmental leadership and create positive change!

Board Member Profile

We are looking for board members who can deepen the professional range and diversity of our hard-working team (https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/team). We are particularly interested in people experienced in:

The law and legal matters

Financial management and oversight

Nonprofit leadership

Connections to Northwest funding sources

Involvement in diverse cultures and communities, especially those served by GPI

Anything else that can help our programs 

Board meetings are currently held virtually.  Occasional in-person activities take place throughout Snohomish and King County.  

GPI Board Members:

Help shape the future of GPI by contributing to strategic direction and decision-making

Fulfill their individual fundraising commitments and make a meaningful personal donation.

Support GPI Vision/Values/Mission and priorities (see the 2021 5-year Strategic Plan)

Attend key outreach, donor cultivation, and fundraising events

Participate in board trainings & annual retreat.  

Become a member of at least one GPI committee (Fundraising, Facilities, etc).

Work to fulfill the four duties of a board member:

Board Member Profile

We are looking for board members who can deepen the professional range and diversity of our hard-working team (https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/team). We are particularly interested in people experienced in:

The law and legal matters

Financial management and oversight

Nonprofit leadership

Connections to Northwest funding sources

Involvement in diverse cultures and communities, especially those served by GPI

Anything else that can help our programs 

Board meetings are currently held virtually.  Occasional in-person activities take place throughout Snohomish and King County.  

GPI Board Members:

Help shape the future of GPI by contributing to strategic direction and decision-making

Fulfill their individual fundraising commitments and make a meaningful personal donation.

Support GPI Vision/Values/Mission and priorities (see the 2021 5-year Strategic Plan)

Attend key outreach, donor cultivation, and fundraising events

Participate in board trainings & annual retreat.  

Become a member of at least one GPI committee (Fundraising, Facilities, etc).

Work to fulfill the four duties of a board member:

Board Member Profile

We are looking for board members who can deepen the professional range and diversity of our hard-working team (https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/team). We are particularly interested in people experienced in:

The law and legal matters

Financial management and oversight

Nonprofit leadership

Connections to Northwest funding sources

Involvement in diverse cultures and communities, especially those served by GPI

Anything else that can help our programs 

Board meetings are currently held virtually.  Occasional in-person activities take place throughout Snohomish and King County.  

GPI Board Members:

Help shape the future of GPI by contributing to strategic direction and decision-making

Fulfill their individual fundraising commitments and make a meaningful personal donation.

Support GPI Vision/Values/Mission and priorities (see the 2021 5-year Strategic Plan)

Attend key outreach, donor cultivation, and fundraising events

Participate in board trainings & annual retreat.  

Become a member of at least one GPI committee (Fundraising, Facilities, etc).

Work to fulfill the four duties of a board member:

There are three (3) vacancies on the board. The board meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Public Works Pacific Street Operations Center (2221 Pacific Street - enter the doors on Carolina).

The purpose of the Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) is to help inform and guide the City’s planning and policy regarding the protection and management of water resources, including municipal water, sewer, surface and stormwater systems, controls, rates, and drinking water source protection.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are three (3) vacancies on the commission. Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in a hybrid format. Meetings take place in person at the Public Works Pacific Street Operations Center at 2221 Pacific Street (view map) and on Zoom.

The Transportation Commission is expected to help shape the future of Bellingham by taking a long-range, strategic look at transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and investment priorities.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are two (2) vacancies on the Commission. The Commission meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Board Room at 210 Lottie Street, City Hall. *County residents welcome to apply.

The Commission consists of thirteen members appointed by the Mayor. Terms of office are three years, and no compensation is paid to members of this Commission. Fifty percent of the commission’s membership can be residents of Whatcom County; the other 50% must have lived in Bellingham for at least one year. The Lodging Tax Advisory Board, a sub-committee of the Tourism Commission, makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program.​

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There is one (1) vacancy on the commission. Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham.

The Commission is responsible for providing the City Council with recommendations regarding adoption or amendment to the City’s comprehensive plan, neighborhood plans, urban village plans, zoning and other development regulations. The Commission also advises the Planning Director on some site-specific development projects that raise substantial planning issues.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are two (2) vacancies on the board. The board meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the Mayor's Board Room at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) provides recommendations on plans and programs designed to enable the Department of Parks and Recreation to maintain and improve city parks and provide recreation programs for the general welfare of the people of the city. The PRAB advises the City Council, Mayor, Department of Parks and Recreation Director, and other city departments. A major PRAB objective is to develop public interest in the Parks and Recreation Department’s activities and to solicit, to the fullest extent possible, participation of community groups, the general public, and public and private agencies.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are three (3) vacancies on the board. The board meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Board Room at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham.

The Greenways Advisory Committee shall identify, develop, review, and recommend selection criteria, general project priorities and specific actions relating to the expenditure and allocation of Greenways Levy Funds. The Committee shall work in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Department staff per Council Ordinance 2006-09-096.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are two (2) vacancies on this board. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall.

The purpose of the Design Review Board (DRB) is to encourage quality building design and site planning that enhances the character of the city. The DRB, along with select members of the Historic Preservation Commission, reviews proposed development projects for consistency with adopted design standards within the City’s adopted urban villages: Downtown, Old Town, Waterfront, Fairhaven, Barkley, Samish Way and Fountain. The Board may also review proposed multifamily, mixed used in residential multi zones, and large retail establishments located elsewhere in the City at the discretion of the Planning and Community Development Director.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are three (3) vacancies on this board. Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room, City Hall.

CDAB makes recommendations, as appropriate, concerning the formulation of policies and plans, and identification of projects in order to carry out the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

Eat Happy is a food rescue nonprofit serving Puget Sound area. Our Mission is "Solving for hunger by rescuing healthy food going to landfill and delivering it real time to those in need, through nonprofit partners". Our Vision is "Using technology to seamlessly connect recovered surplus food and matching demand for real time delivery, redirecting surplus food from ending up in landfill" We operate in a way similar to an Online food delivery service like Uber Eats- when we receive donations, volunteers pick up the food and deliver it to those in need in the community. Volunteers use our app to sign up for jobs, picking up and delivering food in real time.

Links to our app to download and volunteer.

IOS- https://apps.apple.com/in/app/eathappynow/id1644282368

Android- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gn.eathappynow

Join the Abbey Arts community and help us bring the magic of live music to life! Volunteers are trained to help with check-in, event setup, ushering, concessions/bar, and show close. Volunteers enjoy the show for free whilst learning the ins and outs of what it takes to run it successfully.

Abbey Arts is a nonprofit arts organization presenting and curating creative events for all ages and incomes at unusual spaces around Seattle and at our home venue, Fremont Abbey Arts Center. We host well-known music and cultural events including The Moth, The Round, CATHEDRALS, EarlyShows, and BARE. We create experiences where people can learn and connect with each other through live performance.

Glacier Peak Institute is looking for board members who can deepen the professional range and diversity of our hard-working team (https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/team). We are particularly interested in people experienced in:

The law and legal matters

Financial management and oversight

Nonprofit leadership

Connections to Northwest funding sources

Involvement in diverse cultures and communities, especially those served by GPI

Anything else that can help our programs 

Board meetings are currently held virtually.  In-person activities take place throughout Western Washington.

GPI Board Members:

Help shape the future of GPI by contributing to strategic direction and decision-making

Fulfill their individual fundraising commitments and make a meaningful personal donation.

Support GPI Vision/Values/Mission and priorities (see the 2021 5-year Strategic Plan)

Attend key outreach, donor cultivation, and fundraising events

Participate in board training & annual retreats.  

Become a member of at least one GPI committee (Fundraising, Facilities, etc).

Work to fulfill the four duties of a board member:

Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and goodwill.

Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission.  Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation, not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other entity).  All conflicts of interest should be disclosed.   

Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations, follows its own bylaws, and adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.  

Duty of Fiduciary Responsibility: Board members legally have fiduciary responsibility for the organization.  This includes maintaining financial oversight and providing adequate financial resources to ensure the organization can advance its mission.  

Demonstrate objectivity and professionalism in all interactions.

Step up and make a lasting difference. Be the voice that helps a child find safety and hope.

Join us today.

Be a Voice for a Child’s Future
Every child deserves a advocate; someone who listens, understands, and fights for their best interests. As a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL),  you’ll be that voice for children navigating the court system, many of whom are facing uncertainty, and in some cases, trauma from neglect or abuse.

Your work will give these children a chance to feel seen, heard, and supported. You’ll build connections, advocate for their needs, and provide vital recommendations to help judges make informed decisions about their care and future.

You don’t need legal experience-just compassion, a commitment to helping others, and the desire to create change.

We’ll provide the training, resources, and guidance to ensure you can succeed in this impactful role.

Technical Requirements

Step up and make a lasting difference. Be the voice that helps a child find safety and hope. Join us today.

SVCA has (3) programs right now and are looking for local individuals interested in helping in the following ways:

Resource Navigation:
1. Data entry

2. On call intake/phones (work in your home, calls forwarded to you)(training provided)

3. Outreach

REACT Rapid Response Network:

1. Administrative paperwork related to inventory, etc

2. Outreach to recruit community members onto the network

3. Fundraising/marketing

MOST positions require the volunteer to be 18 or older due to privacy issues. Outreach may permit 16-18 year olds to participate. All volunteers MUST pass a basic WSP background check.

SOME of the work can be done from the comfort of your home and public venues and is therefore ADA compatible. Others that are at our storage unit will be less accommodating due to location and type of work involved.

Join YESC to participate in green teams, community meetings, service projects, environmental conferences, and more to make a difference for the environment, meet other teens who care about making the world greener, and learn leadership skills that will help you set your green teams up for success. Middle school and high school students only. Click respond to learn more! When you respond, please tell us what school you attend and what grade you are in so we can connect you with the most relevant opportunities. Learn more at linktr.ee/yesc

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to serve on Cares of Washington's board of directors.

The people we are looking for are diverse candidates that have lived experience and personally relevant backgrounds, and/or a professional background in one or more of the following areas: marketing, business development, training and healthcare are strongly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities of a Cares board member are: 

The average time that a board member spends on Cares board activities is 5 hours a month, i.e. board meetings, work, strategic planning and representation.

The Interfaith Coalition needs someone with social media knowledge and experience to help us share information strategically across various social media platforms.

StandUp for Kids has been dedicated to the mission of ending the cycle of youth homelessness coast-to-coast for more than 30 years, while we consistently earn the highest ratings possible from industry watchdogs like Charity Navigator and Guidestar!

Founded in 1992, StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County is an all-volunteer chapter that assists unaccompanied, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 12-24 with basic necessities, and collaborates with other community partners to provide these teens and young adults the support they need to help them transition from surviving to THRIVING!  We have many volunteer opportunities available, so give us a call! 

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue desperately needs foster individuals or families! We can't rescue a dog unless we have a foster home to place them in.

Experience the incredible satisfaction of saving an innocent life and bringing lasting love and stability into their world. Enjoy the companionship of fostering a dog for several weeks, while a forever home is found for them. We pay all expenses (food, clothing/gear, bedding, crate, vet visits, etc.), so the only thing you’re responsible for as a foster is to care for the dog until they’re adopted.

The amount of dogs being dumped, abandoned, & surrendered is overwhelming. We know this makes you as sad & angry as it makes us, so here’s how you can help us save dogs---become a Foster. Foster homes are the reason MMR is able to exist. We don’t work out of a facility, so we depend on fosters to shelter for our dogs until they're adopted. Sometimes we have to turn away dogs who need help strictly because we can’t find a foster home, so if you’ve been considering fostering there’s never been a better time to start.

We're seeking a savvy Wix website designer to be our "go-to" person for the occasional website update or "bug fix". This would be a few times a year or as a critical need arises. Have a look at our MMR website and get in touch.

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue (MMR) is a registered 501(c)3, volunteer-operated organization serving the greater Yakima Valley and Puget Sound region. We are dedicated to saving abandoned, free, and throwaway dogs in areas where abuse, neglect, and cruelty are prevalent.

Nearly a million healthy animals in the United States are euthanized each year because of overpopulation, and spaying and neutering is the only real long-term solution to the problem. As a foster-based rescue, we can only take in a limited amount of dogs at one time. Our spay and neuter program is an essential step toward our ultimate goal: a world that's free of homeless, neglected, abused, and abandoned animals.

Apply Here! https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/ 

The goal of the program is to help individuals (Youth 16-24 y.o.) explore career opportunities, learn about labor market information to make informed decisions for future employment opportunities, and ultimately obtain employment. Individuals will receive career guidance, financial literacy education, leadership guidance, and general guidance from their Worksource coordinator.  

The role of the mentor is to act as a coach to the program's youth participants. Mentors assist with goal setting, providing support and guidance towards resource navigation and program completion, and serving as an accountability partner!

Mentors will receive 8 hours of virtual training beginning in Winter 2025, conduct monthly virtual meetings with their youth participants, and quarterly in-person conferences. Our In-Person orientation is held Monday, December 2nd, in Bellingham with both mentors and program participant youth.

Apply Here! https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/

Teach refugees how to ride the bus from their home to local locations, such as the grocery store and work. We will provide bus tickets for you and the clients to plan and take a trip from their home. You can show them how to use apps and Google Maps to plan their trip.

Our CLEVER program helps professionals re-enter their field they were employed in in their home country. We provide limited cash assistance for taking classes to get US credentials in their field. CLEVER volunteers can help refugees with vocabulary practice relevant to their career, as well as with exam prep. We currently have clients in IT, CNA, Dental Assistance and Professional Management classes who could use assistance. 

Lambert House LGBTQ+ Youth Center seeks adult volunteers age 23 & older (24 or older for previous program participants) for our daily drop-in center where youth play games or pool, watch movies, chat with volunteers, and make new friends. We provide services to queer youth, 22 years of age and younger, mostly through our dedicated volunteer group.

LGBTQ+ and ally adult volunteers provide LGBTQ+ youth with hope for their futures and positive, healthy role models to look up to. Our volunteers have a major positive impact on the experience of youth in our programs, and are a core part of the youth experience at Lambert House. With a small staff, we count on volunteers to provide support throughout the agency. Drop-In Center volunteers help Lambert House create and maintain an environment of inclusion and safety for all youth. They develop meaningful, trusting relationships with youth, provide referral to services inside and outside of the organization, and enforce Lambert House policies.

Responsibilities of the Drop-in Center Volunteer

Drop-in Center Volunteers are responsible for ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere in our drop-in center for LGBTQ participants ages 11 to 22. Responsibilities include engaging youth via activities, conversations, or games; setting limits; and being a positive role model. Our volunteers make a commitment to staff the drop-in center for one three-hour shift per week (4-7, 5:30-8:30, or 7-9:30 M-F) for a minimum of one year. We have at least three volunteers per shift, with up to 12 adults in the house in other roles.

Over 35% of our youth identify as BIPOC and we're also seeking additional BIPOC volunteers to support that population more directly.

Application and Training

Our volunteer application process is outlined on our website, which includes mandatory 20-hour training process (2 in-person dates and about 8 hours of online training). We hold training three times per year (winter, spring, and fall). Visit http://www.lamberthouse.org/volunteer/ for more information and the application. 

Lambert House Programming includes:

Our calendar showcases all available programs: https://www.lamberthouse.org/events-calendar

We are looking for volunteers to act as Family Law CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in King County. A CASA advocate is a Court Appointed Special Advocate who receives training and volunteers their time to investigate and report on the best interests of a child. In tough custody cases, parents are often unable to focus on the needs of their children. Many of these children are so young they cannot speak for themselves. CASA volunteers give these children a voice in court by focusing on the needs of the child and striving to strengthen parenting skills and family relationships. 58% of the families we serve are BIPOC, and we encourage BIPOC to apply to volunteer.

Our Mission Statement: Family Law CASA advocates for children in high-conflict cases across King County so they have the best chance for a safe, more secure home life, advancing equity for low-income families and significantly reducing the risk of abuse and neglect.

Our Racial Equity Values Statement: At Family Law CASA, we recognize our existence is inextricably tied to racist, sexist, and classist systems that disproportionately impact marginalized groups of King County, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and people in low-income communities. Through our critical work championing children’s voices in family court, we seek to continue to mitigate these real impacts by:

In addition, we have adopted the Washington Race and Equity Justice Initiative Acknowledgement and Commitments.

What does a Court Appointed Special Advocate do?

After 21 hours of training (provided by Family Law CASA) and an orientation meeting with an Advocate Supervisor, new advocates spend an average of 60 hours over 6-9 months conducting an investigation and writing report(s). Throughout the investigation, Court Appointed Special Advocates are supported by an Advocate Supervisor (paid professional) who guides them through each step of the process. Advocates are also represented by the Family Law CASA Attorney. While each case is unique, a Court Appointed Special Advocate generally completes the following tasks:

* Interviews parents, teachers, doctors, the child and others who might provide helpful information (Due to COVID-19 these interviews can be done virtually!)

* Reviews background checks, CPS reports, chemical dependency reports and medical or psychological reports

* Asks screening questions during interviews to assess for unreported domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and/or mental health concerns

* Observes the child's interactions with parents and watches for developmental delays, educational delays, safety concerns or other unaddressed needs

* Writes a report that includes recommendations about what is best for the child in the case

Requirements:

Advocates come from all walks of life, careers, ages, backgrounds and demographics to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates. To volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, you must:

* Be 21 years of age or older

* Have access to a car and the ability to drive to/from appointments

* Own and be able to use a computer, including email

* Have good communication skills and strong writing ability

* Speak and write in English (court is conducted in English without reliable access to interpreters in our cases)

* Have reasonable time available to investigate the case & write reports by the court specified due dates

* Have no criminal record

* We have opportunities for advocates in all areas of King County.

For more information go to www.familylawcasa.org

There will be two in-person training dates required. There will be recorded materials for completion by the first training date sent out three weeks before training.

To apply, click "Respond" and complete an application here: https://familylawcasa.org/volunteer/

**Join Us in Fostering Friendship and Community!**

Breaking Barriers is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our Creating Connections Friendship Group, designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnosis ages 13-18 &18+. Your involvement will help us create a warm, inclusive environment where participants can build friendships, engage in social activities, and reduce feelings of isolation.

**Volunteer Responsibilities:**

- Facilitate or assist in facilitating friendship groups and social gatherings.

-Assist with registration and sign-ins.  

- Plan or assist in planning and organize games and activities that promote interaction and connection.

- Support participants in building friendships and navigating social situations.

- Help create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.

- Groups meet 1x a month usually on  will meet once a month for activities or events.
- Background checks are required for all volunteers to ensure a safe environment for our participants.

**Why Volunteer with Us?**
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Help foster a sense of community and belonging.
- Gain experience in facilitation and community engagement.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to breaking down barriers and building connections.

Together, we can create lasting friendships and combat isolation in our community!

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference!

Serving as a Junior Coach is a fun and rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run! This volunteer position is for high school girls aged 16-18 years old who want to grow their leadership skills. Paired with a Mentor Coach, Junior Coaches receive support to develop their own skills while serving as role models to program participants.

Junior Coaches receive all the training, tools, and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. Junior Coaches help lead two 90-minute practices per week throughout an 8-week season in the Fall or Spring. Teams include participants in either Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8. Sites are located across King County. Click "Respond" and then apply at https://www.gotrpugetsound.org/junior-coach.

Ready to inspire the next generation to be joyful, healthy and confident? Consider starting a Girls on the Run team at your school or in your community! Site Liaisons receive all the training, tools, and support they need to bring Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5) or Heart and Sole (Grades 6-8) to their communities. The program consists of an 8-week season in the Fall or Spring, culminating in a Celebratory 5K. Sites are located across King County. Click "Respond" and then apply to host a site at https://www.gotrpugetsound.org/startsite.  

Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the training, tools, and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. Coaches lead two 90-minute practices per week throughout an 8-week season in the Fall or Spring. Teams include participants in either Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8. Sites are located across King County. Click "Respond" and then apply at https://www.gotrpugetsound.org/coach.  

The SCCS Board of Directors is recruiting! We're actively seeking individuals with experience in finance and real estate.

Established in 2006, Sound Child Care Solutions (SCCS) is the first early learning shared services consortium in Seattle. We create high quality, culturally relevant education for all children through the collaboration of early learning centers. Through a consortium concept aimed at addressing challenges faced by independent centers, SCCS started with one classroom serving 17 children and now, we operate 11 programs with 10 center locations serving 450 children annually. A leader in the provision of early childhood education, SCCS humbly requests a general operating grant in support of optimizing central office functions and expanding access to affordable early learning while sustaining critical programs and services.

If you're passionate about high quality, anti-bias education, we want to hear from YOU! Please click "Respond" and contact Emily Adams at eadams@soundchild.org for more information.

Opportunity Council Volunteer application required. Involves background check.

Apply at the bottom of this page (make sure to click that you're interested in the EWRRC): https://www.oppco.org/howtohelp/volunteer/

Family Law CASA advocates for children in custody cases across King County, so they have the best chance for a safer, more secure home life, advancing equity for low-income families and significantly reducing the risk of abuse and neglect. We do this by training and guiding community volunteers to compile and report information to judges to ensure each child’s story is heard. For more information, please see familylawcasa.org.

®       A passion for increasing equity in our justice system and ensuring all children are safe, healthy and thriving.

®       An understanding of the systemic discrimination that exists in our systems and structures for BIPOC, low-income, LBGTQ+, disabled and other marginalized groups and a desire to create a more equitable society.

®       A willingness to be an ambassador for Family Law CASA with their own networks to increase our community of supporters

We are seeking new members especially from: healthcare; tech; mental health/social work; communities of color (especially Latinx, Black, Multi-Racial), S. King County and/or who have lived experience with the family court system 

Specific skillsets needed right now include:  HR, finance and leadership (other skillsets welcome).

No previous board experience is necessary, just an openness to learn about the board's governing and fiduciary responsibilities, ability to attend bi-monthly meetings in the Seattle area, and monthly committee meetings via zoom.

To represent the Family Law CASA Board of Directors and to act as a voting member of the Family Law CASA Board of Directors with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the organization; to monitor the organization's financial health, programs and overall performance; and to give and fundraise the resources to meet the needs of those the organization serves.

®       Establish policy; adopt key operating policies and procedures; approve contracts as appropriate.

®       Manage and evaluate the Executive Director.

®       Support fundraising for the organization, and act as an ambassador to their networks and the community.

®       Monitor finances.

®       Create and update strategic planning for the organization.

®       Select and support the organization's Board of Directors.

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER DUTIES:(approx. 4 hours/month)

®       Attend at least 80% of bi-monthly Board Meetings in person or on video conference.

®       Join and attend one Board Committee; attend by video conference to at least 75% of Committee Meetings.

®       Review meeting materials and communications from staff and board officers; respond in a timely way to action requests.

®       Make an annual, individual contribution that is personally significant (multi-year pledge is encouraged).

®       Identify, recruit Board or Board Committee prospects or members in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board Recruitment and Development Committee.

®       Attend the Annual Board Retreat (in person) and Fundraising Events to include the Annual Event (3/25/25) and occasional house parties.

®       Attend DEIB trainings (foundational training in first year, periodic after that).

®       Attend at least one program activity (Volunteer training, hearing/trial, Lunch & Learn, staff meeting).

®       Host a Table for 10 at the 2025 Together for Tomorrow Luncheon (March 25, 2025).

®       Commit to at least one Event activity and one Cultivation Activity per year.

We are also seeking members for our committees: finance, development, governance, advocacy and DEIB, so if the full board commitment doesn’t fit with your schedule, please consider a board committee!

For more information, please click "Respond" and contact Deidre McCormack Martin, Executive Director by email at dmccormack@familylawcasa.org or by phone at 206-748-9700.

Volunteer Opportunity: Compassionate Companion for an Elderly Participant

We’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to support a pleasant elderly individual who may become challenging when in pain. This role is a chance to make a meaningful impact by promoting connection, belonging, and joyful experiences for this participant.

Details:

Requirements:

Join us in making a difference in someone’s life! If you’re interested, please click "Respond" and reach out for more information.

We are a small, newly-opened private school.  We are in need of volunteers to help support our students and classroom teachers.

This Port Orchard teen likes to ride dirt bikes, play baseball and airsoft. He would like someone to help him with his schoolwork and to have fun with. He is interested in the military, so active duty or ex-military is a bonus.

We are looking for individuals who would support us in calling current contacts to inform them about our upcoming fundraising campaign in November.  We have all the script we just need you! 

 Each volunteer will have 10 individuals to call.

Page Ahead board members are passionate about equity and children's access to books and reading. We are a governance board, which means we are responsible for setting a vision for Page Ahead and ensuring that our mission is fulfilled.  We scan the horizon for new opportunities and act as ambassadors for Page Ahead in the community.  Each Page Ahead board member serves on one of the following committees: Board Development, Audit and Finance, Donor Engagement, or Governance. Committees can consist of board as well as community members and there may be duties outside of regular meetings. Board meetings are the second Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 in downtown Seattle. The average monthly commitment is 4-6 hours.

We believe good governance is achieved when:

Board Term: 3 years, followed by a voluntary term renewal for a total of six years.

You can learn more about Page Ahead on our website at www.pageahead.org. To learn more about this opportunity, please click "respond" and we will follow up with you. 

Volunteers are an essential part of the Empowering Strides team. Volunteers are utilized in every lesson to maintain the utmost safety of each horse and rider. Volunteers support riders by helping them to groom and tack their horses, to mount and dismount, and to learn new things and complete tasks during a lesson.

Empowering Strides Volunteer Qualifications

Empowering Strides is open to working with teenagers that need to fulfill volunteer hours for school, senior projects, 4H or extra curricular activities! Our instructor has mentored high school students who were completing horse related senior projects and is happy to do so again.

*Empowering Strides is willing to work with people who would like to volunteer but do not have horse handling experience. Please be honest about your level of horse experience as this can be a safety issue for yourself and our students.

Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) volunteers choose ¨good neighborly¨ tasks to help with for Seniors like offering rides, running errands, helping at home, taking out the garbage, shopping, helping with technology support, fix-its & social visits from a live list of options (dated and flexible) with Northwest Neighbors Network. We offer an easy, flexible, self signup process to make volunteering easy, at your pace and fun! No schedules unless you want one! Reach danie@northwestneighborsnetwork.org or call 415-724-8283 to learn more about the flexible volunteer opportunities or to sign up!

Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) volunteers choose ¨good neighborly¨ tasks to help with for Seniors like offering rides, running errands, helping at home, taking out the garbage, shopping, helping with technology support, fix-its & social visits from a live list of options (dated and flexible) with Northwest Neighbors Network. We offer an easy, flexible, self signup process to make volunteering easy, at your pace and fun! No schedules unless you want one! Reach danie@northwestneighborsnetwork.org or call 415-724-8283 to learn more about the flexible volunteer opportunities or to sign up!

Volunteer Opportunity: Bring Joy to a Special Individual in Shoreline, WA! 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with someone in your community? We have an in-person volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a real difference in the life of a participant who would love your company.

Location: Shoreline, WA 98133
Participant Profile:

About the Participant:

What You’ll Do:

Why Volunteer?

Time Commitment: Flexible based on your availability.

If you’re ready to bring some warmth and joy into someone’s life, please click "Respond" and reach out today at archana.devi@providence.org  to get involved. Your kindness and presence can make a world of difference!

There are multiple vacancies on the newly established Keep Washington Working Act work group. Schedule not yet established, meetings expected to be held every other month through 2025. September 30, 2024, City Council Committee of the Whole meeting in which the Keep Washington Working Act Work Group was established.

The City’s work group will include community members with lived experience and/or connections to the immigrant community in Bellingham and people with experience and training in specified fields relating to the goals and requirements of the act. The group will research, discuss and arrive at a shared understanding of the City’s actions to achieve and maintain ongoing compliance with the Keep Washington Working Act and report findings and recommendations.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

Tutors are needed to help learners apply basic math skills in their everyday lives, move ahead at work, and improve test scores at WCC or BTC. Are you Interested in volunteering your time to support literacy in Whatcom County and enjoy math? Become a 1 to 1 tutor.

The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners who would like to build skills to help them reach their goals as parents, in the workplace, and in the community.  Tutor training provided. No second language or teaching experience is required. Please visit our website for more information about how to become a tutor. https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/one-to-one-tutor

Where:

Online 1-1 tutoring

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

3-4 hours per week 9+ months

Contact:

Ashley Meyer, Adult Literacy Coordinator

alp@whatcomliteracy.org

360.306-1612

Check out our website for more information about what we look for in tutors: https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/one-to-one-tutor 

The Whatcom Literacy Council is a member of ProLiteracy America and a United Way partner agency.  We provide free one-to-one tutoring and small classes. Our tutors can work with learners throughout Whatcom County at a public meeting place and at times that fit our learners' busy schedules. 

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue is always looking for volunteers to:

Every major appliance donated to the Habitat for Humanity Store needs a special someone to plug it in and ensure its proper operation. Is that you? 

If you would feel a sense of accomplishment by giving a washer, stove, or refrigerator a second chance by ensuring "it works", then we would love for you to join our volunteer team! Help turn pre-loved appliances into funds so that Skagit Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter in our community.  A working knowledge of gas, electrical, and plumbing is a definite plus! 

Submit a volunteer inquiry at skagithabitat.com/volunteer,  or call 360-428-9402 for more information.

Please consider joining the board of directors at The Children's School (TCS), a non-profit preschool that has been serving Seattle's children and families since 1965! As a not-for-profit organization, TCS relies on volunteer board members to help guide & support our little school. 

We meet once per month, often virtually, in addition to various other committee meetings and special projects. Choose areas you are interested in, gain more experience in the non-profit world and make a difference! 

 Folks with backgrounds in tech, law, marketing, fundraising, or non-profit management are especially needed, but we’re ultimately looking for people who want to be of service to our community and have enthusiasm for supporting children and families!

Manager of Kitchen ServicesVolunteer duties The kitchen support will help with all functions of the kitchen and dining area. This includes but is not limited to:Provide a welcoming atmosphere that encourages engagement from participants.Assist with preparation of food items and beverages.Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances and ensure their proper storage.Ensure that work surfaces are clean.Inventory kitchen pantry and food storage as needed.Organization of kitchen space, pantry, and dining room.Interact with clients in a respectful and responsible manner.Volunteer RequirementsMust be 18 years of age or older.Ability and willingness to pass a background check.Proof of Covid Vaccine. Completed Volunteer PaperworkFood Handlers Permit (can be completed during first volunteer shift).Physical demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is regularly required to stand for most of their volunteer shift. In this position, you must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about our mission! Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles.  TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. 
SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event.
COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community.  Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis. 

Join the EduArts Enrichment team! Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our after school enrichment program, EduArts. Classes are offered MTWF from 2:30 - 3:30 or 4pm and Thursdays from 12:45-2:30pm. Weekly hours for each assistant could vary from 1 to 5 hours per week depending on volunteer availability and interest. The grade ranges of students in each class are K-2nd and 3rd-5th.

BAAY's volunteer internships are a valuable means of getting hands-on classroom experience and mentorship from one of our professional arts instructors. Applicants should have their own mode of transportation (or be willing to carpool or bus), and could be asked to teach in various schools throughout the Bellingham School District. If interested, please send a cover letter to our program coordinator at eduarts@baay.org.

For more information about EduArts, feel free to visit our website at https://baay.org/eduarts/ 

Come support our residents with social and activity support! We are looking for people to come into our skilled nursing facility and assist with activities (call BINGO numbers, play piano, support art lessons, and more) or provide individual support (visiting a resident who can't leave their room, sitting and talking with resident, etc.). Volunteers will be able to have a flexible recurring or one time schedule. If you want to come in for an hour once a week or for an hour a day, we are happy to have the help. 

Are you passionate about empowering BIPOC youth and their families? Do you want to meaningfully impact South Seattle and surrounding communities? Gifts of Hope seeks dedicated and driven individuals to join our Board of Directors.

About Us: 

Gifts of Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides culturally relevant programs, including academic tutoring, leadership development, and community events, to support youth from underserved communities. We aim to break the cycle of poverty and foster long-term success for BIPOC youth and their families. What We’re Looking For: We seek individuals with skills in nonprofit leadership, development outreach, advocacy, finance, and strategic planning for social justice and equality to join our board.

Be part of an organization making a real difference in the lives of youth and families. Help shape Gifts of Hope's strategic direction and future growth. Collaborate with a diverse team committed to social change and empowerment—commitment: Approximately 6 hours per month for meetings, committee work, fundraising, and outreach initiatives. Board members must attend monthly online meetings and support fundraising and outreach initiatives.

This is a volunteer position, but the rewards of seeing your impact in action are priceless!  

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission at Gifts of Hope is to empower BIPOC youth and their families by providing culturally relevant, holistic support that addresses their educational, economic, and emotional needs. We are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and dismantling systemic barriers through programs that foster cultural pride, self-confidence, and life skills.

About Us:

Gifts of Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth and their families in South Seattle and surrounding areas. It was founded to address systemic challenges affecting marginalized communities and provide comprehensive support through culturally relevant programs. Our services include academic tutoring, leadership development, financial literacy, and mental health resources designed to equip participants with the tools needed for success.

The organization’s flagship program, the Rites of Passage, provides transformative cultural education, including a life-changing trip to Africa, helping youth connect with their heritage and build self-confidence. In addition, Gifts of Hope offers annual community events like Back to School celebrations, Juneteenth festivities, and holiday events that provide essential resources to thousands of families. By addressing educational disparities, economic barriers, and mental health challenges, Gifts of Hope aims to break the cycle of poverty and create pathways to success, fostering more robust, more resilient communities.

 Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) Board Job Description

Mission

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.

About Us

We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. LCYC serves roughly 850 young people on an annual basis through four core programs: child welfare, juvenile court, youth and family immigration, and youth homelessness. The majority of youth served by LCYC are between 12 – 24 years in age. Young people of color and LGBTQIA+ young people are overrepresented within these systems and among those served by LCYC. LCYC is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and embraces a commitment to continual learning with board and staff members.

The Role

Our volunteer Board of Directors supports LCYC in meeting its mission by providing expertise, leadership, and strategic governance.

Responsibilities

Term

LCYC Board Members serve three-year terms

Qualifications

LCYC seeks board members who are diverse in perspective, professional, and lived experience. LCYC is a statewide organization, and we welcome interest from individuals from communities across Washington. Board members must demonstrate a commitment to race equity. Board members must have an understanding of the populations that we serve, and a passion for expanding access to justice for youth and young adults. 

Current Desired Expertise

Needed skills and background may shift as the board composition changes. Below are current areas of expertise desired:

How to Apply

Please click the "respond" button and then fill out the board interest form, linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/RcHmnjUwaL

Responds to new volunteer applications and schedules orientations. Creates spreadsheets for volunteers to sign up for times at events. Maintains records of volunteer hours and organizes volunteer recognition.

support our staff leadership and board in financial tracking and planning. This group reviews the budget and financial projections as well as supports conversations around financial planning, investing, and staff changes. Commitment: meets monthly with a suggested one-year term. Learn more and submit a volunteer interest form: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer

This group supports with writing and editing grants, and occasionally other writing projects, when needed. Our team reaches out via email to this group to ask for help about 1-2 times per quarter, and we have video check-ins 3 times a year. This is a fully remote opportunity, but you're always welcome to join our in-person socials along with other volunteers!

See more information and fill out our volunteer interest form at https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer

Looking to deepen your impact in our community through consistent mentorship of young people?  Become a Club Mentor today!  A Club Mentor is someone who shows regular, committed engagement over a period of time, such as the school year or Summer Camp.

We are looking for Club Mentors to volunteer at any of our sites in Anacortes, Burlington, Concrete, Mount Vernon, and Sedro Woolley.

Visit our Club Mentor page on our website.

Interested in learning more about becoming a Club Mentor?  Contact Vice President of Community Engagement Dena Kindred at dena.kindred@skagitclubs.org or 360-419-5236.

Are you a dog lover willing to provide wellness & care for a dog during evenings and weekends? Being a Canine Companions foster could be the perfect role for you!

As a foster volunteer you’ll give a dog in professional training a loving home while they embark on their journey to become a service dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full-time! All food, medical care, and resources are supplied to you as the foster. All dogs are either Labradors, Golden Retrievers, or a mix of these breeds, all over 1.5 years old.

Flexible options to drop off/pick up dogs from our training location in SODO Seattle or the service dog shuttle will be at the West Seattle YMCA M-Th 8:20-8:45AM/3:20-3:45PM or talk to us about ridesharing at a central location closer to you. Most fosters commit for 3-6 months.

Q: I have existing pets in my home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, as long as your pets are friendly and get along with other animals

Q: I have small children in the home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, the service dogs in professional training are well-behaved and have been socialized to children of all ages

Q: Do I need to know how to train a dog to foster?

A: No, all the training will be done by professional trainers while the dog is at the Puget Sound Field Office.

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are interested, we’d love to hear from you! We’re are open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, please just get in touch. Picking up from work locations throughout King County may be available.

No matter where you're located, you can volunteer to raise a puppy and be a part of something truly life-changing!

Help inspire independence and provide service dogs to people with disabilities! What’s in it for you?

What’s Involved?

Curious to learn more about this incredible journey? Discover more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Submit your volunteer application today, and visit our website for FAQs and more details!

As a Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman, you will play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities, including Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Adult Family Homes. This volunteer position is both rewarding and impactful, allowing you to make a positive change in the lives of those who need it the most. For additional information about the role of an ombudsman, please watch this short video. What is a long-term care ombudsman?  

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Join Us in Supporting Our Local Veterans!

Our volunteers play a crucial role in building a better community and supporting our local veterans. No matter your industry, we welcome your expertise and skills to help us give back to veterans in need. Volunteering with us is not only a rewarding experience but also helps our veterans feel more confident and content during their transition back to civilian life.

Current Remote Volunteer Opportunities:

If you are interested, please click "Respond" and complete our volunteer application on our website: https://www.everyoneforveterans.org/e4v-volunteers.html

Volunteer Position Description: Dementia Friends Champion, WA state

Background: Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, Dementia Friends helps communities across the world understand what dementia is and how it affects people. Everyone can make a difference for people touched by dementia. Individuals interested in becoming a Dementia Friend attend a 60-minute Dementia Friends Information Session led by a Dementia Friends Champion. During the Information Session, individuals develop an understanding about what dementia is, the most common type of dementia, 5 key messages, communication tips and strategies, and ways to take action. Local resources and support are also shared. Sessions are held at various spaces out in the community, including senior centers, churches, businesses, and more.

Dementia Friends Champions undergo a 3 hour training, which includes attending a Dementia Friends Information Session. The training also covers the 5 key messages that are part of the Dementia Friends program, understanding the content and materials used to deliver a Dementia Friends Information Session, and tips for delivering a successful session. 

You don’t have to be an expert or know someone living with dementia to be a Dementia Friend!  

Dementia Friends Champion Roles and Responsibilities- In general, as a Dementia Friends Champion, your responsibilities will be:

·  To promote Dementia Friends throughout your own networks and communities.

·  To organize your time, deciding when, and where, you are available to lead Dementia Friends sessions (in collaboration with the Program Manager, if applicable)

·  To act as an ambassador for Dementia Friends, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

·  To represent the views of Dementia Friends by following the Champion’s Guide and Session Workbook.

·  To describe Dementia Friends sessions as information sessions rather than “trainings,” so that participants will have accurate expectations.

·  To promptly record your Dementia Friends sessions and the number of Dementia Friends you make as instructed.

·  To contact Katie Zeitler, Program Manager, with any questions or if you no longer wish to volunteer.

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·  Volunteer will attend one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session and two-hour Dementia Friends Champion training

·  Total time commitment will vary: 2 hours to deliver Information Sessions (arrive half an hour before and stay half an hour after) with additional time to plan for and promote Information Session. Number of Information Sessions per month will vary depending upon interest.

·  Volunteer must be able to serve minimum 6 months

Requirements:

·  18+

·  Experience or interest in public speaking

·  Reliable and dependable

·  Excellent time management skills

·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Volunteer Benefits:

·  Learn about dementia, the most common type, 5 key messages, communication tips and strategies, and local resources and support

·  Be part of a global movement to help spread awareness about dementia and help make a difference

More Information: Visit www.dementiafriendswa.uw.edu and click "Respond". For more information, contact Dementia Friends Washington Program Manager Katie Zeitler, karenadz@uw.edu, (206) 685-6749.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

We invite you to spend time with our wonderful seniors, engaging in fun activities that not only bring joy but also boost their mental and physical well-being.

Why Volunteer?

What You’ll Do:

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone with a kind heart and a few hours to spare! No special skills are required—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference.

How to Get Involved:

If you’re interested in volunteering and making a positive impact on the lives of our seniors, please contact us at kody.giltner@empres.com/

Join Us and Be a Bright Spot in Someone’s Day!!

Play checkers or other fun games with participants.

Your support will make a meaningful difference in their life.

We're looking for a sponsorship coordinator to reach out to local businesses to share information about our organization and discuss potential sponsorships for our events. If you like developing new relationships and being involved in the community, this would be a great position!

We are looking for new opportunities for funding for our organization so we can continue to provide free and low cost events for the community. If you have experience writing grant proposals, or would like to learn more about them, please apply!

We have a couple of large events each year. In the spring, we have a Dragon Egg hunt and in the fall a School of Magic. We're looking for someone who can help with planning event maps, handling technical needs, etc. to help the events run smoothly.