A training series for past participants of conflict training programs, Tools for Tough Conversations provides practical tips on applying conflict de-escalation and communication skills at home, work or in the community. Each supportive learning session is designed to refresh you on key conflict awareness and assertiveness skills and provides ample ...
We are excited to announce our new and improved Volunteer Orientation! Every first Saturday of the month, beginning October 6, there will be a new volunteer orientation from 11 am – 12 pm. After a short break, there will be a brief training session...
Join us for a special Boards in Gear series. Traditionally a one-day training, we are organizing this into a five-part series to allow for peer learning and interaction as well as digestion of the learning along the way.
Boards in Gear is comprised of five chapters:
Connection to Cause (November 6th)
Responsibilities (November 13th)
Building a gr...
A training series for past participants of conflict training programs, Tools for Tough Conversations provides practical tips on applying conflict de-escalation and communication skills at home, work or in the community. Each supportive learning session is designed to refresh you on key conflict awareness and assertiveness skills and provides ample ...
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC-NO REGISTRATION NEEDED2 CEU credits through the NASW will be available for $20 ($10/credit)
Join NAMI Whatcom for a Thursday evening with Kevin Murphy, LMFT, and Corenia Murphy, LMHC, of Marriage Elements, a practice devoted to relationship health. Recovering from chronic mental health issues, physical health issues, an...
Downtown Bellingham Holiday Wine Walk WILL CALL VOLUNTEERS
Downtown Bellingham Partnership
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Our second annual Downtown Bellingham Holiday Wine Walk is right around the corner on Friday November 9th. We collect volunteers who are interested in helping at our attendee will call! This involves Checking in attendees, checking their wrist band, ...
Join us for a special Boards in Gear series. Traditionally a one-day training, we are organizing this into a five-part series to allow for peer learning and interaction as well as digestion of the learning along the way.
Boards in Gear is comprised of five chapters:
Connection to Cause (November 6th)
Responsibilities (November 13th)
Buildin...
Please join us in celebrating our 2018 Peace Builder Award Recipients either as a guest or a volunteer.
Gala Includes: Chef-inspired dinner, live music, Youth Peace Poetry Contest readings, a silent auction, grand prize raffle, wine wall, and dessert dash.
The Peace Builder Awards Gala brings our mission to life, honoring remarkable acts of peopl...
Volunteer at the 16th Annual Peace Builders Awards
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Different Shifts Available
The Peace Builder Awards Gala is an event unlike any other, bringing our mission to life. Help us recognize community members who inspire collaboration, embody peace, and give hope to our community.
News this year has brought many reminde...
Girls on the Run of Northwest Washington and the Whatcom Family YMCA are excited to announce the 2018 Girls on the Run 5K! Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate and support Girls on the Run, a character development program that uses the power of running to build girls’ self esteem. We need race day volunteers to assist with regis...
Join us for a special Boards in Gear series. Traditionally a one-day training, we are organizing this into a five-part series to allow for peer learning and interaction as well as digestion of the learning along the way.
Boards in Gear is comprised of five chapters:
Connection to Cause (November 6th)
Responsibilities (November 13th)
Building a gr...
Thanksgiving Dinner!
We will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner for Francis Place residents again this year on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 22nd from 1:00-4:00 PM). The plan is to prepare some items and re-heat others here at Francis Place...
Join us for a campus/community dialogue about the role that our learning community plays in our larger community in addressing housing issues.
Meet Whatcom Volunteer Center partner organizations who work with housing issues and explore how you can participate in creating just and equitable housing for our community.
Hosted by: Western Libraries, W...
Join us for a special Boards in Gear series. Traditionally a one-day training, we are organizing this into a five-part series to allow for peer learning and interaction as well as digestion of the learning along the way.
Boards in Gear is comprised of five chapters:
Connection to Cause (November 6th)
Responsibilities (November 13th)
Building a gr...
Event for Giving Tuesday - discuss how you can help create just and equitable housing in Bellingham
Volunteer Center of Whatcom County
4pm-5pm
What is our role in creating just and equitable housing?
Join us for a campus/community dialogue about the role that our learning community and our larger society plays in addressing housing issues.
Meet Volunteer Center of Whatcom County partner...
As human beings, regardless of race, class, gender, or myriad other differences among us, we each need safety, connection, respect, and to be heard. It’s hard to stay open and welcoming of perspectives that differ from our own. This workshop inspires and empowers participants to grow and engage in activities that: • Honor human diversity. •...
