Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license, good driving record, flexible schedule, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and have a friendly, positive attitude. We are looking for someone with flexible availability during the weekdays to transport cats to/from vet appts and Renton PetSmart, and pick up supply donations from partner stores.

Workers needed to help construct tiny homes

We need volunteers to help facilitate activities and socials for people living with dementia. As a volunteer, you will help set up for activities, greet caregivers and their loved ones, facilitate games like Bingo, chair stretching, and arts and crafts! We are looking for a patient and kind person, preferably someone who has experience interacting with people with dementia. 

Join us at Amy's Place! We need friendly and warm volunteers at our front desk to greet people at the door, check in caregivers and their loved ones to our social day programs, direct people to our resource center or show them around Amy's Place! 

We are seeking someone who is friendly, warm, and looking to make positive difference in the world! Join our welcoming team today! 

Overview:

Join a team of board members and community volunteers who are passionate about global issues and equity to build support for rural communities and families in Ethiopia. Provide leadership, energy, and enthusiasm to plan and implement special events that bring people together, build community, and inspire others to get involved with Project Ethiopia. Have fun and learn new skills in the areas of event planning and donor engagement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Time Commitment: 

The Events Committee will meet at least six times a year. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed based on event tasks and timelines. Average time commitment is 3 – 5 hours per month. Every effort will be made to schedule meetings at a time that works with committee members and utilize video conferencing when necessary.

Providence ElderPlace-PACE is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence ElderPlace helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as possible.

Providence Elder Place PACE is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence Elder Place helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as they choose.

REACH Renton's Impactful Programs:

The REACH Center of Hope: Providing Shelter and Support We offer emergency shelter to families experiencing homelessness, supporting them in transitioning to stability. Partnering with agencies, we ensure access to vital resources for a brighter future.

The REACH Meal Coalition: Fighting Food Insecurity In South King County, we combat food insecurity by providing free meals to those in need. No one should go hungry, and we're dedicated to making a positive impact in our community.

*Major responsibilities: 

*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of REACH. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community. 

Length of term:  Preferred term is three years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of three consecutive terms, pending approval of the board. 

The REACH Center of Hope is a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. We provide a safe, supportive space filled with dignity, hope, and community. We’re seeking a warm, reliable Administrative Volunteer to help keep things running smoothly and offer a welcoming presence to our residents. This role is a meaningful way to use your organizational and people skills to make a real impact.

Volunteer Commitment:

Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits of Volunteering:

REACH Renton is an equal opportunity organization. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Please send a resume to Kinza Shafir, Volunteer Engagement Manager: Kinza@reachrenton.org

With over 100 cats living at our main shelter and sanctuary, we have an ongoing need for volunteers.

We have shifts available to accommodate most schedules and a variety of projects to match your talents and interests including:

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Must be 12 years old to volunteer. Anyone under 16 is required to volunteer with a guardian.

The Fundraising & Marketing Committee supports creative and strategic fundraising and marketing activities under the guidance of development staff.

This includes attending monthly meetings, contributing to the development and execution of fundraising and marketing events and campaigns, communicating fundraising priorities to the rest of the BoD and encouraging individual fundraising efforts. You will have the opportunity to gain greater insight into how to support the financial needs of executing quality programming.

Committee Meetings

-Regularly attend and actively participate in monthly committee meetings

-Review agenda and Fundraising Calendar prior to meetings 

-Assist in planning, reviewing and guiding marketing, fundraising, sponsorship,  campaigns and events, monthly giving, major donor and swag sales strategies.

-Assist in strategic donor stewardship and engagement efforts with staff

-Assist in soliciting contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals for annual in-kind (good/services) or cash contributions.

-Assist in spreading awareness and cultivating new funding opportunities

-Provide regular progress reports to the Board of Directors.

Time commitment

We ask that Fundraising & Marketing Committee Members commit to at least a one-year term and attend 8 out of 11 monthly meetings (no meeting in December) AND 1-2 hours per month of committee specific tasks. This will provide an overall picture of how our fundraising strategy is executed during any given year.

Committee Roles

Events Lead(s)

-Support procurement efforts - prospecting, sending out requests, coordinating pickups, and maintaining and updating procurement sheet

-Support event planning logistics - proofreading event materials, support with day-of scheduling

-Oversee volunteers and provide support as needed

Marketing and Outreach Lead(s)

-Support Comms Associate with collateral and social media content and scheduling for events and campaigns

-Connect with community partners about fundraising efforts

-Execute 1 small fundraiser/partnership per quarter

Qualifications 

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 

-An ability to attend evening meetings consistently via video call

-Experience in strategic fundraising & marketing, events, campaigns, and/or stewardship and/OR willingness to learn

-A passion for supporting diverse communities

-A desire to cultivate relationships and networks to support fundraising objectives

-Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of tSB’s beneficiaries 

Service on this committee is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to committee duties.

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference in someone's life? Are you someone that likes socializing and having fun? Do you have a skill or talent that you would like to share?

We are looking for volunteers to help lead 1:1 and group activities, play BINGO, read to a resident or just be someone to visit with them.

We are looking for decoys to provide support by aiding in reality-based training drills and scenarios.  The role of a decoy volunteer is to carry a concealed training aid and participate in real life airport activities in areas where a Passenger Screening Canine Team is conducting their search activity.  We train our K9 Team at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Join Our Team as Volunteer Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you excel at organizing people and ensuring everything runs smoothly? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:

At the Blaine Food Bank, we’re committed to fighting hunger and supporting our community. With the help of dedicated volunteers, we provide food assistance to those in need. We’re seeking a dynamic and organized Volunteer Coordinator to help us manage and motivate our volunteer team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee a team of approximately 50 volunteers, coordinating diverse tasks such as food sorting, packaging, distribution, and administrative support.

Develop and maintain volunteer schedules to ensure smooth operations.

Track volunteer participation and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Passion for community service and making a difference.

Link to volunteer application:  

https://forms.office.com/r/7YMLR1HMzs

Do you have experience driving a box truck or other large vehicle? Do you have some time to volunteer within our community? One day a week......or more!

BLAINE FOOD BANK NEEDS YOU!!!

We are looking for dedicated individuals that are interested in driving food bank vehicles to grocery stores to pick up donated food. This is a physically active position and requires a valid driver's license and experience in driving a box van or similar large vehicle. Drivers and driver assistants are needed 7 days per week for multiple vehicles. Shifts are available on a recurring regular basis and are usually 8am - noon.

Every day is a new adventure with many other great volunteers working hard to provide food to families in need in our community.

Complete a volunteer application at this link:

https://forms.office.com/r/7YMLR1HMzs

This position offers opportunity for creativity! Community Action's family shelter, The Family Development Center, houses 10 families at a time in fully furnished apartment-like units. Because families often come to our Family Development Center from extreme situations, everything from bed linens to lamps and kitchen utensils are needed and lend a sense of belonging and comfort. This position includes stocking the units with household goods donated from our supportive community members and partners. Our goal for these units is quick turnover time so that we may serve as many families as possible.

Location and Time Commitment: Family Development Center, Mount Vernon, WA

Volunteer Benefits: Volunteers are provided adequate supplies and staff support while serving. Individuals and groups can use this opportunity to meet community service hour requirements, complete a day of service event, and/or as a regularly scheduled volunteer opportunity.

Community Need Met: At Community Action of Skagit County, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The Family Development Center offers homeless families a supportive first step on the path to stable housing. Stocking units directly impacts families experiencing homelessness, offering a tangible connection to the community through the comforts of home, and hope for their futures.

Applicant Type: Small groups of 2-6. Groups may consist of adults 18 and over, seniors, students on summer breaks.  

Supervisor: Laura Eberhard, Family Development Center Coordinator

How to Apply:

Contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org to find out more about Community Action volunteer opportunities and fill out a volunteer application.

About the Position:

Group program support volunteers will assist program managers and recreation leaders in supporting teens and adults with developmental disabilities in community-based recreation programs. This will provide members with the opportunity to achieve greater independence, experience personal growth, have fun, improve their health, and build friendships in a safe and inclusive environment. This is a direct-service position that supports Max Higbee Center members in engaging in a wide range of recreational activities.

Reports To: 

Community Outreach Coordinator for onboarding, scheduling, ongoing encouragement and support  

Recreation Leaders and Program Managers for ongoing training, guidance, direction, and support during volunteer shifts

The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners from all walks of life. Sometimes we get requests from learners in the community who have identified themselves as having Autism or intellectual disabilities. In order to best serve their unique needs and provide the right kind of learning environment for success, these individuals would benefit from the tutoring support of volunteers who have experience in special education and/or adults with intellectual disabilities.  If you have experience in these areas or know someone who is who may be interested in volunteering for our organization as a tutor, please get in touch with:

Ashley Meyer, Adult Literacy Program Coordinator
alp@whatcomliteracy.org
360.306.1612

If you would like to learn more about our programs before committing, please take a look at our website at 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. 

Empowering Strides is seeking a volunteer to join our Board of Directors as Secretary. Empowering Strides’ mission is to empower children with emotional, behavioral and/or cognitive challenges through therapeutic horsemanship to improve social/emotional interaction and helping to build a deeper sense of self awareness. While riding and learning to care for the program horses, we instill confidence, responsibility, and self-worth in our students. We create a positive and impactful setting using animals that enriches each rider’s life.

Board of Directors Responsibilities

Legal and Fiduciary Responsibility: Ensure the organization adheres to legal and ethical standards. Act in the best interest of the organization.

Strategic Oversight: Approve the organization’s strategic plan, monitor progress, and ensure its implementation.

Fundraising and Resource Development: Support and actively participate in fundraising efforts. Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners.

Advocacy: Promote the organization's mission and goals in the community and to relevant stakeholders.

Evaluation: Regularly evaluate the organization's performance, programs, and financial health.

Secretary Responsibilities

Ensure the accurate documentation of all board meetings through minutes and records.

Maintain important documents and correspondence for legal and regulatory purposes.

Ensure proper board meeting notices are given in compliance with bylaws.

Coordinate with the President to set the agenda for meetings.

Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication.

Knowledge of Google Drive to store meeting minutes and documents. 

Attend board meetings in Snohomish, WA. 

Experience with horses is preferred.

Experience with nonprofits is preferred

Empowering Strides is seeking a volunteer to join our Board of Directors as Treasurer. Empowering Strides’ mission is to empower children with emotional, behavioral and/or cognitive challenges through therapeutic horsemanship to improve social/emotional interaction and helping to build a deeper sense of self awareness. While riding and learning to care for the program horses, we instill confidence, responsibility, and self-worth in our students. We create a positive and impactful setting using animals that enriches each rider’s life.

Board of Directors Responsibilities

Legal and Fiduciary Responsibility: Ensure the organization adheres to legal and ethical standards. Act in the best interest of the organization.

Strategic Oversight: Approve the organization’s strategic plan, monitor progress, and ensure its implementation.

Fundraising and Resource Development: Support and actively participate in fundraising efforts. Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners.

Advocacy: Promote the organization's mission and goals in the community and to relevant stakeholders.

Evaluation: Regularly evaluate the organization's performance, programs, and financial health.

Treasurer Responsibilities

Oversee the financial health of the organization, ensuring proper financial management and oversight.

Lead the board in the review and approval of budgets and financial reports.

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory financial requirements.

Understand the financial position of the organization and communicate it to the board.

Provide financial reports and budgets for grants as needed. 

Requirements:

Background in accounting, finance or similar financial-related field.

Proficiency in Quickbooks online.

Attend board meetings in Snohomish, WA. 

Experience with horses is preferred.

Experience with nonprofits is preferred

Are you a friendly, outgoing sort, who enjoys chatting with people and getting them excited about a great cause? We need YOU to join our squad of ready-to-go outreach table volunteers.

We often participate in various info fair settings, as well as info table opportunities at other community events, businesses, and venues -- all fantastic opportunities to educate the public in person and 1:1 on our many exciting initiatives, sign people up for our e-newsletter and, most importantly, generate interest in volunteering and/or donating to support our work. You might be the first person a member of the community talks with about us, and you never know who might get involved because of you! Let us know if you're interested in being trained and on-call for this essential role!

As a non-profit, it's extra important we take good care of the tools of our trade - shovels, mattocks, loppers, hand trimmers, etc. - so they can last longer, avoiding unnecessary replacement costs. Will you help us with this essential task? A Tool Manager is needed to thoroughly clean off all the tools after work parties (can sometimes get a bit muddy!), safely store them in between work parties, and transport them to and from work parties. The ideal Tool Manager has:

Let us know if you're interested in being our Tool Manager!

HIP serves freshly prepared, healthy lunches to seniors as part of Lake City Senior Days three days a week. We are looking for a check-in volunteer who'll greet program participants, check them in (either using a scanner or on paper), and make them feel welcome in that space.

This role will also involve helping seniors check in for a second meal, distributing monthly menus and signup forms, collecting donations, and generally being a point of contact for program participants. We have openings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 12 to 1:45 pm, but anyone who could help on any day would be helpful.

We host an annual event - a poetry contest open to residents of all ages.  For close to 20 years, local poets have been sending us their outstanding creations.  The committee that does all the leg work to make it happen is seeking new members.  You need not be a poet, just interested in helping the arts thrive in our community.  Let us know if you might like to lend a hand.

Committee members collect the poems, select the judges, arrange the celebration of winners, and join forces to provide the rewards that are presented to winners.  Meetings are held to discuss the tasks at hand and assign the duties involved.  We're a fun bunch, & dedicated to keeping this tradition alive in Whatcom County.

Currently, we are in need of a bookkeeper to help us keep track of funds coming in through donations, grants, or other means, as well as keep track of all of our spending on items and services we use that we accumulate throughout the year. Please contact us if you can help with this aspect of making the poetry contest successful.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact us at suecboynton@gmail.com

Bridge Disability Ministries is looking to place volunteers in our new equipment office location in Redmond!

The Equipment Repair Volunteer will assist with the cleaning and repair of donated durable medical equipment. This needs to be a person who is handy with tools and has mechanical repair knowledge and experience.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a weekly schedule of about 2 hours for one to two days a week. And we are hoping that person is you!  

As a food organization, we go through many rags and aprons and we'd love your help with laundry! We provide a document with instructions on how to thoroughly clean rags and aprons.

The laundry would be picked up from the HIP kitchen (3841 NE 123rd ST, Seattle, Washington) on Friday afternoons after 12:30 pm. Drop-off can be anytime on Monday, although it’s slightly easier after meal prep is finished at 11:30 am onwards.

This is a weekend volunteer opportunity.

Help our visitors bring part of their BIMA experience home by volunteering in BIMA’s Museum Store! We’re looking for volunteers who want to share their talents in the store and provide customer service and support in a fun and ever-changing environment. The BIMA Museum Store specializes in extending the visitor experience by offering locally produced and designed products that highlight the art and craft of the Puget Sound Region. Store volunteers will be a core point of contact with all visitors, and must be comfortable with initiating conversation, helping customers to access store merchandise, learning our point-of-sale system, handling money, and maintaining a general knowledge of store vendors and artists. If you have previous retail experience or customer service experience, this may be a great opportunity to assist the store team in extending the mission of BIMA.

There truly is no better time to volunteer. Our program needs help packing and delivering 5000 bags of food to students struggling with food and housing insecurity in our community.

For group volunteering, please contact nichelle@backpackbrigade.org

Please consider volunteering during the following ongoing shifts:

Steps to volunteer:

1. Pick a day. Monday-Thursday.

2. Pick a task. Stocking, packing, driving, or loading cars (Thursday only for the final two)

3. Email me your choices and I'll slot you in as early as that very week

You and our team of 100+ weekly volunteers will help pack and prep at least 700 bags of food every day for kids to fill their bellies all weekend long.

We also offer one-time group opportunities on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00, Fridays 10:00 to 12:00, and 12:00PM to 2:00PM.

We're always on email so please don't hesitate to reach out.

Please click the Respond button below to get in touch. Someone from Backpack Brigade will reach out to you with next steps!

Please do not consider your shift(s) confirmed until you have communicated with someone at Backpack Brigade directly.

Check out our Instagram to see us in action!
https://www.instagram.com/washingtonbackpackbrigade/

Safe Harbor Stables in Redmond Washington is seeking dedicated and energetic volunteers to assist with daily barn chores. This is a highly physical role that directly supports the well-being of our rescue horses. No horse experience is necessary and we will train you to do the job.  

As a Barn Chore Volunteer, your responsibilities will include: 

Cleaning horse stalls and paddocks 

Scrubbing grain pans and sweeping barn aisles and shelter mats 

Feeding and watering the horses 

Other farm/barn maintenance 

Providing much-needed care and affection to the SAFE rescue horses 

Volunteer Requirements: 

Must be 16 years or older to volunteer independently 

Volunteers aged 8-15 are welcome with a parent/guardian volunteering alongside them 

A virtual orientation and training are required for all new volunteers and are offered regularly each month 

A minimum commitment of one shift per week for at least three months is preferred 

Available Shifts: 

Morning Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Evening Shift: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Shifts are available seven days a week 

If you’re passionate about animal welfare and ready to contribute in a meaningful way, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today: Volunteer Application 

Read more about our volunteer program here 

Hunger Intervention Program's Senior Meal program prepares meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for Seniors. While the majority of meals are served at the Lamb of God Church, a portion are delivered to homebound Seniors in the north Seattle area. HIP is looking for volunteer delivery drivers to deliver meals twice a month on Mondays during the lunch hour.

For this position, we're looking for someone who can commit to a 1.5-2 hour shift every other Monday from approximately 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Volunteers will be asked to use their own vehicle but will be reimbursed for gas. Ideally, we will have a consistent volunteer for this position so that they can become familiar with the route.

This position requires a background check.

Location: Bellingham, WA (Hybrid)
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week

Overview:
Kulshan Carbon Trust (KCT) is seeking an enthusiastic Community Engagement Coordinator to help expand our outreach, organize events, and build partnerships with local businesses and community groups. This role is ideal for someone passionate about climate solutions, community engagement, and nonprofit growth.

Responsibilities:

Outreach & Communications:

Assist with writing and editing newsletters, blog posts, and website content.

Develop outreach materials to educate the public on KCT’s mission and programs.

Support email marketing and donor communications.

Event Planning & Logistics:

Help organize and coordinate KCT events, including fundraisers, educational programs, and volunteer workdays.

Support event logistics such as venue coordination, scheduling, and marketing.

Assist with day-of-event coordination and volunteer management.

Business & Community Partnerships:

Identify and connect with businesses interested in sustainability initiatives.

Develop and maintain partnerships to support KCT’s programs.

Coordinate in-kind donations or sponsorships from local businesses.

Ideal Qualifications:

Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience with event planning, marketing, or community outreach (preferred but not required).

Enthusiasm for climate action, conservation, and community-building.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

Location: Remote or Bellingham, WA
Time Commitment: 5-8 hours per month

Overview:
KCT seeks a detail-oriented Human Resources Support person to assist with HR functions such as onboarding volunteers and staff, policy development, and organizational support. This role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit HR, developing talent and culture, and organizational design.

Responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of HR policies and best practices for KCT’s volunteers and staff programs.

Help with the onboarding and orientation process for new volunteers and staff.

Maintain records of volunteer and staff participation.

Provide general administrative HR support as needed.

Help develop strategies for fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture.

Ideal Qualifications:

Experience or interest in HR, nonprofit management, or organizational development.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential matters.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Passion for climate action and supporting community initiatives.

Impact:
Your efforts will help create a more organized and efficient HR system, ensuring that KCT runs smoothly while promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for all team members.

Location: Bellingham, WA (Hybrid or Remote)
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month
Commitment Length: 6 months, with the opportunity to extend

Overview:
KCT is looking for an organized and enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator to help recruit, engage, and manage volunteers for our conservation and community resilience initiatives. This role is essential in building a strong, engaged volunteer base to support KCT’s mission.

Responsibilities:

Recruit, onboard, and coordinate volunteers for KCT programs and events.

Maintain a database of volunteers and track participation.

Communicate regularly with volunteers, providing updates on opportunities and appreciation for their efforts.

Assist in planning and hosting events, such as community tabling events, volunteer recruitment opportunities, and team social gatherings.

Work with KCT staff to develop training materials and maintain the alignment of volunteer activities with organizational priorities.

Ideal Qualifications:

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Experience in volunteer management, event planning, or community outreach is preferred but not required.

Enthusiasm for engaging people in climate action and land stewardship.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Impact:
Your work will help create a dedicated and engaged team of volunteers, ensuring KCT can implement its programs effectively while strengthening community ties.

Location: Remote or Bellingham, WA
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month
Commitment Length: 6 months, with the opportunity to extend

Overview:
Kulshan Carbon Trust (KCT) is seeking a passionate and creative Social Media Coordinator to help maintain & expand our digital presence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, community engagement, and climate advocacy. You will play a key role in sharing KCT’s mission, principles, projects, and events across various social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

Develop and schedule engaging content for KCT’s social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Hylo, etc.)

Create and curate graphics, videos, and written content that amplify  KCT’s brand and mission.

Engage with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and mentions.

Track analytics and help develop strategies to improve engagement and reach.

Collaborate with KCT team members to promote events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities.

Ideal Qualifications:

Experience in managing social media for organizations, businesses, or personal projects.

Strong writing and effective communication skills.

Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, or other content creation tools is preferred but not required.

Passion for environmental conservation and climate solutions.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Impact:

Your efforts will assist KCT in educating and engaging the public, enhancing our outreach initiatives, and expanding our support network for nature-based climate solutions in Northwest Washington.

Check and Connect provides regularly scheduled phone calls to clients who want to reduce feelings of isolation during the pandemic. Our goal is to support individuals and ensure their needs are being met during this challenging time. Our team of volunteers call clients weekly to verify their well-being, connect with them, and refer them to available resources. This program hopes to not only help reduce victimization and health concerns, but also isolation during the quarantine mandates. There are no requirements to join this program besides being an older adult or adult living with a disability.

Check and Connect volunteers:

¨ Assist the aging population and adults with disabilities with regular phone calls to reduce isolation and stress.

¨ Volunteer Remotely, only a cell phone and computer are needed!

¨ Determine the hours you work.

¨ Help keep our community connected during COVID quarantine mandates!

Check and Connect provides regularly scheduled phone calls to clients who want to reduce feelings of isolation during the pandemic. Our goal is to support individuals and ensure their needs are being met during this challenging time. Our team of volunteers call clients weekly to verify their well-being, connect with them, and refer them to available resources. This program hopes to not only help reduce victimization and health concerns, but also isolation during the quarantine mandates. There are no requirements to join this program besides being an older adult or adult living with a disability.

Check and Connect volunteers:

¨ Assist the aging population and adults with disabilities with regular phone calls to reduce isolation and stress.

¨ Volunteer Remotely, only a cell phone and computer are needed!

¨ Determine the hours you work.

¨ Help keep our community connected during COVID quarantine mandates!

The Neighborhood Farmers Markets (NFM) is on a mission to support and strengthen Washington's small farms and producers by creating and operating vibrant, successful neighborhood farmers markets. Our seven markets serve over 165 producers, from vegetable growers and orchardists to tribal fishing families and cider makers. In 2023, they enabled more than $14.5 million in local, sustainably-produced food sales to Seattle residents. The Board is actively working to recruit 2 to 3 new board members this Spring, as well as non-voting committee members to support the mission of NFM and the market community. Standing board committees with non-voting members include Executive, Finance, Vendor and Fundraising. We are looking for board members who possess:

• A passion for Washington state producers and our regional food system

• Prior nonprofit board experience

• Experience in any of following areas: fundraising, board development and governance, finance, small business development, food systems or food retail, community organizing, or real estate

Tell us more about you! Submit your interest, or nominate someone you know, by filling out our Expression of Interest form.

Board Responsibilities: The NFM Board of Directors provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance and sets policies to ensure the organization is run effectively, legally, and ethically. The Executive Director is responsible for recommending and implementing policies and programs, managing the organization and staff, and steering short-term goals. The NFM Board has a fiduciary responsibility and approves long-range goals for its growth and expansion, approves the annual budget, evaluates the Executive Director, ensures adequate funds to support programs, and ensures that funds are spent responsibly.

Board Members should be willing and able to:

• Commit to a 2-year board term with the intention to stay for 6 years

• Attend all board meetings, plus events and engagement opportunities in the markets throughout the year

• Review the agenda and all supporting materials prior to meetings • Be informed about the NFM mission, policies, and programs

• Make NFM part of their giving plan or secure support for the organization that reflects that priority

• Actively serve on one of the committees such as Vendor (limited to farmers), Marketing & Development, Finance or Executive.

• Participate in annual recruiting efforts to ensure the future leadership of NFM

• Approve the annual budget and assess the financial health and performance of the organization

• Evaluate the success of NFM in meeting its mission

• Serve as a link between the NFM and the community by serving as an ambassador for the organization and its mission

• Follow conflict of interest, ethics, and confidentiality guidelines

• Farmer Board Representatives additionally approve all requests to the Good Farmer Fund and Market polices

Philanthropic Commitment: We believe the source of our commitment begins within those who are closest to the work, including the staff and board. In order to credibly solicit contributions from foundations or individuals, NFM expects board members to make a personal contribution to the organization and recognizes a wide range of opportunities to do so. Examples of contributions that are meaningful to the organization include

1) contributing to board matching pledges during our annual giving campaigns

2) procuring and donating inkind items for fundraising efforts

3) a financial gift that is personally significant.

Board members are also expected to cultivate support through their networks such as participation in community events, shopping at the markets, or recommending potential sponsors or donors. Benefits: The NFM Board of Directors offers a chance to serve your community by ensuring the future of the Neighborhood Farmers Markets in Seattle! In addition, serving on the board provides leadership and professional growth opportunities, exposure to our regional food system, and a personal connection to the work and people of FNM. New board members participate in an onboarding process that includes training sessions on nonprofit board operations, NFM operations and programs, finances and financial statements, and, of course, the farmers markets!

Every day, Neighborhood House builds community and increases access to housing, health, education, and economic opportunities for low-income, immigrants and refugees across Seattle and King County. Since 1906, Neighborhood House has advanced our mission to partner with individuals and families to build community and increase access to housing, health, education, and economic opportunity. At Neighborhood House, we have a deep commitment to valuing our employees’, volunteers’, and clients’ diverse experiences and backgrounds, which guide our work for a more equitable future.

Neighborhood House’s Youth Engagement Program offers academic assistance, engagement through project based learning and social emotional learning, as well as other supports to youth and their families. We are seeking volunteers to engage with youth in grades K-12 to teach a new skill or activity. Some examples include: If you are passionate about fitness you could teach a series of at-home workouts! If you are a crafter and want to share out how to crochet, we can have a class on that! Professional photographers that can teach youth how to take expert photos with the phone cameras! The possibilities are endless in this remote setting. If reasonable, supplies can be distributed to youth to make sessions interactive.

SCF Volunteers are the reason we are able to make the impact we do to seniors across the nation. Volunteers write cards that make seniors excited about their day! Senior Care First runs solely because of the support we receive from our volunteers.

At Senior Care First, we believe that any sized effort to make a difference is a difference nonetheless. Making cards for seniors have such a huge impact on their days. Volunteers like YOU help them feel a little less alone each day. This effort started with small motivational cards for senior citizens to help them get through this day, and has grown to include seasonal cards for the holidays.

Writing cards for seniors is not only to put lighten up the days of seniors but also to let them know there is a support system outside of their homes filled with loving young members of their community. There is no specific way to make the cards since YOU, the volunteer, have creative liberty. However, we encourage volunteers to use bright colors and inspiring messages to share love for the seniors. We have heard several positive messages from senior homes after receiving cards from SCF. From writing general motivational and inspiring cards to holiday related cards, we give them all.

Please the Respond link below to register!

The Grant Research Volunteer position involves actively participating in the Research Committee, a team of dedicated volunteers that provides valuable insights and recommendations to the Board and Foundation staff regarding grant research strategies and funding opportunities. This role focuses on conducting research for potential grants and contributing to budgeting recommendations necessary to facilitate successful grant acquisition.

Orientation and Training

This role is purely voluntary, and this arrangement is not meant to be legally binding to an employment contract. Out-of-pocket travel costs between home and volunteering place will be offered. 

Are you passionate about empowering underserved communities and making a lasting impact??

Puget Sound Peer (PSP), a growing grassroots nonprofit, is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Board of Directors.

Who We Are:
Puget Sound Peer is committed to building community power through advocacy, peer counseling, and leadership development. Our mission is to uplift low-income and marginalized communities by connecting them to resources, fostering leadership, and driving impactful peer-led initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an experienced professional who shares our values and vision for change. Ideal candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

As a board member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and growth of Puget Sound Peer, supporting initiatives like the Peer Advocacy and Leadership Academy (PALA) and ensuring long-term sustainability through effective leadership and oversight.

Your Role:

Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to be part of a grassroots movement making real change in the lives of individuals and communities. Together, we’ll expand PSP’s reach, amplify marginalized voices, and create pathways to housing, employment, and empowerment.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 5-10 hours per month, including meetings and strategic efforts.

Interested?
If you’re ready to bring your expertise and passion to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please click the Respond button below.

Help us transform lives and build stronger communities-join Puget Sound Peer today!

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. 

Do you enjoy cooking in a group? Use your skills to provide a healthy and delicious lunch for 40 young people in need. Cook at serve lunch at the Orion Center so young people can get the nutrition they need before they go to work or school!

This can be a one-time opportunity, or you can cook and serve lunch on a regular basis!

We make it easy! Location is in Seattle.

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.

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