Needs From: Western Washington University

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/

Opportunity Council Volunteer application required. Involves background check.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where:

Online 1-1 tutoring

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

3-4 hours per week 9+ months

Contact:

Ashley Meyer, Adult Literacy Coordinator

alp@whatcomliteracy.org

360.306-1612

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

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

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue is always looking for volunteers to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why Volunteer?

What You’ll Do:

Who Can Volunteer?

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

How to Get Involved:

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

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

Seeking volunteers to staff a non-profit Lions Club Eye clinic providing free care to low income uninsured individuals one Thursday afternoon a month.

The Haskell Lions Eye Clinic is seeking volunteer opticians to staff the non-profit clinic the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons of each month.  There are rotating opticians so it is not necessary to work every clinic day.

World Relief matches newly-arrived refugees with American Host Homes that can assist the family in learning English, adjusting to American culture, and preparing them for self-sufficiency.

Make a difference in the refugee and immigrant community by volunteering to help drive routes for English classes and other appointments as needed using one of our World Relief fleet vehicles. You will be helping provide a much needed resource for clients as they integrate here.

Learn about the cultural adjustment process firsthand and expand your worldview by getting to know a refugee or immigrant family through a supportive friendship focused on cultural awareness alongside practical help navigating life in America.

Our Grocery Rescue Program helps us rescue almost 700,000 lbs. of food from going into landfills each year. We pick up food form local grocery stores and either redistribute it to the community, donate it to local livestock farmers, or compost it. We are currently in need of a Friday volunteer in this department.

This position is a Grocery Rescue Assistance on Fridays from 8-11 AM. This position would aid our Grocery Rescue Drivers in picking up donated food and getting it back to the food bank for distribution. It requires the ability to lift 25-50 lbs. from the ground and includes frequent standing and movement.  It also requires knowing or being willing to learn how to safely operate a lift gate and potentially a pallet jack. We are looking for one person to cover. This is a weekly need and consistency for this position is key.

For questions, interest, more information, or to apply for either position, please fill out a volunteer application and email to operations@ferndalefoodbank.org. Thank you!

Are you passionate about community art and music? Apply to be on the Make.Shift Volunteer list!

We're looking for folks with a background or interest in:

As of March 1st, we will be taking on a new cohort of volunteers every quarter and require that all volunteers attend our orientation.

Make.Shift is a non-profit art space. Our mission is to provide all-ages spaces for art and music in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GWv7F837wNk1qCmQzdNA7a_mc8mRnMRqpKBnTAMCNqM/edit

Street Medicine is looking for a few more doctors and nurses to sustain and increase our services.  We are team of volunteer doctors and nurses who provide empathy based medical care for our unhoused neighbors.  We send teams or 4 to 5 to the streets and camps to perform basic wound care, first aid, and consultation.  We are members of the Medical Reserve Corps.

If you think you might be interested, contact our Medical Director, Dr. Gary Bachman, GBachman@co.whatcom.wa.us

There are two (2) upcoming vacancies on this board. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Board Room at City Hall. *County residents welcome to apply.

The goal of the Arts Commission is to enhance opportunities for an enriched and diverse cultural experience for the entire community.

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

There are two (2) vacancies on the Commission. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm and the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

The major responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission is to identify and actively encourage the conservation of the City of Bellingham's historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties; to raise community awareness of the City's history and historic resources; and to serve as the City's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation. They also review and make recommendations on development proposals located in specified historic design review districts. The duties of the Commission are more specifically listed in the Historic Preservation Ordinance, Bellingham Municipal Code Chapter 17.90 and Design Review, Bellingham Municipal Code Chapter 20.25.

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

BOARD MEMBERS WANTED!

Are you eager for a leadership opportunity where your skills in strategic planning, financial forecasting, organizational behavior, project management, or policy advocacy can make a tangible difference? Do you have a deep-rooted passion for serving the community and enhancing the lives of those in need?
Look no further than Brigadoon Service Dogs!

OUR MISSION
We exist to provide trained service dogs for Veterans, Children, and Adults with physical, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities to promote a more independent and enriched life.

OUR VISION
To increase the number of service dogs provided each year to people with disabilities and to drastically reduce the wait time from a two or three year wait to twenty-four months or less!

If you resonate with any of the following, we invite you to apply for a Board Member position today:

If you set high standards for yourself, you’ll find board service with Brigadoon Service Dogs exceptionally rewarding. We are seeking individuals who will:

To learn more about Brigadoon Service Dogs visit our website. 

We need someone that is familiar with all aspects of the highest use social media tools (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and can assist us with a fund-raising campaign directed at social media. This should be someone that can create and manage regular posting on our behalf, and knows how (or is willing to learn) how to create and manage ad campaigns on social media. The funds we are trying to raise will be used to both enhance and support the schools in Kenya that are already using ARES, and also to expand our footprint to additional areas of the country. We have a large backlog of requests from schools that would like an ARES installation, but we're limited in terms of our ability to respond without additional funders. 

We are looking for folks who can help us get a handle on our clutter problems! This role would involve:

- tracking down projects that are occupying common area space and finding their owners

- working with our area leads to identify problem areas and clear out built-up clutter

- keeping us honest about whether we're being realistic or just being packrats

We need help keeping the makerspace clean and tidy. Responsibilities include:

- sweeping and dust mopping floors as needed

- emptying trash cans

- coordinating with the operations manager to reorder supplies

This position is flexible and can be done any time during the week.

What Do Service Dog Puppy-Raisers Do?

No dog is born a service dog, they need to be trained and nurtured. With the help of you, our dedicated and loyal puppy-raisers and respite fosters, puppies start out the right way with socialization and lots of love.  Starting at about eight to twelve weeks of age, you commit to keep and care for him for the next six to eight months.  The task of puppy raisers is to provide a safe, loving environment for the dog, and to expose them to lots of opportunities for socialization. These experiences introduce our pups to the world in a positive, fun, and relaxed way, allowing them to explore the world in safety. We also offer ongoing training and support, including food and veterinary care, so your biggest job is to make sure they are loved and happy!  Without dedicated puppy raisers, service dog organizations would not be able to provide service animals to people in need.

Worried you won’t be able to give it up?  We’ll give you another one!   Worried you won't know how to be a puppy-raiser? Come to an Orientation to find out more.  We also have regular meetings and field trips with our trainers!

Interested?  Check our website https://www.brigadoondogs.org/become-a-puppy-raiser or email information@brigadoondogs.org!

Tutor an Adult Learner in English - Change a Life! 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 English.

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. 

Where: https://www.whatcomliteracy.org

 1-1 tutoring in person or online

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

2-3 hours per week 9+ months

Contact:

Brandi Adams- English Language Learner Coordinator

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. 

Description

Street Law is where volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice (15-20 minutes).

Non-attorney volunteers needed for one Saturday per month 10am -2pm (plus a training) for Street Law at Bellingham Library. Volunteers would check in clients, answer questions and provide people with resources and help the process proceed smoothly for clients, attorneys and the library.

Our nation’s heroes travel around the globe to protect our freedoms—it’s only right that we return their dedication. Volunteering to drive a Veteran ensures that even those living remotely from VA hospitals can make their appointments and not go without the treatment they need. 

Join the team! Whatcom County volunteer drivers will operate a DAV van (no personal vehicles). Staged in Bellingham, departing early in the morning, the route of travel includes planned stops along the way in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Arlington, and Marysville. After the Veterans are delivered to the Seattle VA Medical Center, the driver is free to go about their business in town or to remain at the facility until the Veteran calls the driver's government-supplied cell phone to advise they are ready to return home. Volunteer drivers are provided a meal ticket for use at the Veterans Canteen Service.

Volunteer drivers operate VA vehicles furnished by the DAV. Volunteers must be 21 or over, pass a physical, be insurable and have a valid driver's license. The approval process includes a federal background check which might take as long as 90 days, so apply now even for a future interest. Training will be provided.

Join our awesome team of Tree Wranglers!

Tree Wranglers are like the stage crew at a play or concert, for our tree-planting work parties. They do all the planning, site exploration, transport, and manual labor that's needed to make sure each seedling will be planted in the right place, and all tools and materials are ready to go and arranged onsite. They also provide instruction and guidance to tree-planting volunteers during work parties. Their crucial prep work and expertise ensures smooth and productive tree-planting projects!

Work times are arranged in collaboration with our Planting Coordinator and other Tree Wranglers. As part of a small and flexible team, your individual commitment can vary according to your own preferences and schedule limitations. You'll typically be needed on weekdays leading up to a weekend work party, and sometimes right before and during a work party. Our planting season is November-late March.

We provide all necessary tools, gloves, and training, and if needed you may be able to arrange carpooling with other Wranglers (many sites are outside city limits/not accessible by public transportation or bike). Comfort with manual labor, heavy lifting, and all-weather outdoor work is a must; passion for trees and planting strategies preferred. This is a great opportunity to learn a lot and be part of a passionate and dedicated team, while doing satisfying work essential to the planting part of our mission! Let us know if you're interested in being a Tree Wrangler!

We are looking for someone to help us with the general maintenance and upkeep for our property. It would be a great fit for someone who could consistently help with mowing, trimming, and general grounds cleanup weekly to bi-weekly, that would be great. NOTE: not related to plantings or flower bed maintenance (we have some very dedicated volunteers for this already). Specifically someone to push a mower and blower and such.

SCORE Bellingham works with emerging entrepreneurs, as they pursue their aspirations or seek to grow their business, through confidential, personal mentoring and guidance. SCORE helps small businesses in Whatcom & Skagit counties prosper by providing volunteers who share their business skills through one-on-one mentoring, and by providing free workshops on a wide variety of topics in the areas of starting-up, writing a business plan, managing finances, marketing your services, etc.

If you have a business background, particularly experience running a small business, and are interested in contributing to the health of local business community, we would love to have you join us.

Follow this link to learn more:

Volunteer with SCORE | SCORE

We’re actively recruiting board members for the Ferndale Food Bank. Our mission? The Ferndale Food Bank is committed to the mission of distributing food and support to all community members in need, with dignity, respect, and understanding. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm at the food bank.  Meetings usually last about 2 hours.

Board members participate in strategic planning, setting goals and direction, and establishing policies and priorities.  The Board also develops and monitors the food bank’s financial health, programs, and performance, assisting the food bank in securing the resources needed to reach its goals. You must live in Whatcom County.

To apply, call Evelyn Turner, Board Secretary, at 360.820.3343 or send an email to director@ferndalefoodbank.org and they’ll send the email to her.  Visit www.ferndalefoodbank.org to learn more about our organization.

Mt. Baker Care Center is currently looking for volunteers to participate in social visits with residents in our community!

Our staff will introduce you to residents who are interested and help you both feel out if it will be a good fit. These visits can consist of anything from socializing, coloring, knitting, playing cards, reading aloud, painting nails, and so on. 

Your visits can be anywhere from 15 to 30+ minutes, and weekly consistency is helpful but not required!

Questions? Please ask! We look forward to chatting with you!

At Mt. Baker Care Center we could use your help on our weekly field trips and community outings!

Responsibilities typically include: pushing wheelchairs, engaging in conversation, holding open doors, and building relationships! Destinations vary from week to week, but typically include: restaurants, coffee shops, museums, parks, bowling alleys, nurseries, fairs and shopping trips. We typically schedule outings for Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays but times and dates vary.

If you're interested in helping out, we can let you know what our monthly needs look like and you can check your availability.

Thank you!

Do you have a friendly and obedient pet who would enjoy visiting residents in our community at Mt. Baker Care Center?

We are currently looking for monthly, biweekly, or weekly pets to come visit! We have many cat and dog loving residents who would really appreciate the chance to get some snuggles and cuddles with your animals, and socialize with you as well!

Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out and we are happy to answer or get you started volunteering!

Organization Overview: Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic and educational programs that promote the well-being of individuals and communities through interactions with animals. ANT believes in the healing power of animals and works to enrich the lives of people through animal-assisted activities and therapy.

Position: Board Member

Location: Whatcom County / Remote

Position Type: Volunteer

Time Commitment: Approximately 2-5 hours per month, including board meetings, committee work, ANT events, and additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

As a Board Member of Animals as Natural Therapy, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting the organization's mission and strategic direction. Your responsibilities include:

Qualifications:

Term Length: Board members typically serve a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for additional terms.

Benefits:

How to Apply: Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications and motivation for serving on the ANT Board of Directors, please send materials to Board of Directors President, Diane Krapf (dkrapf1@hotmail.com).

Animals as Natural Therapy is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Note: This job description serves as a general guideline and may be subject to modification based on the specific needs and priorities of Animals as Natural Therapy at any given time.

Come join the fun, weekly landscaping team at the Whatcom Land Trust office! This is a few hours/ week and involves weeding, pruning, mowing, etc. This is a great opportunity to socialize, help out a local non-profit and get outside! 

The Twin Sisters Markets have been providing Whatcom County with locally grown produce since 2015.  We are a collaborative mobile farmers market, selling a variety of local farm products at three locations - Deming, Kendall, and the Birchwood neighborhood of Bellingham. 

This 2023 season, we are seeking a few Birchwood market volunteers to support our mission - to provide fresh local food in underserved areas of Whatcom County. The Birchwood market sets up in the Liberty Tax/NW Pawn parking lot and runs from 9am to 2pm June through October. Volunteers help with set up and take down, customer service, and other tasks to support market staff. 

PERKS: Free produce from what is leftover at the end of each market shift (does not include meat, honey, dairy, eggs, or other value-added items), 10% discount on all items, and market swag

HOW TO APPLY: Fill out our volunteer application HERE. Feel free to email volunteer@twinsistersfarmersmarket.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Every semester, veterans and other volunteers with the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center visit high schools in Whatcom County to offer information on the realities of war, helping youth fact-check the promises of military recruiters.

We also talk about:
-Becoming a conscientious objector
-Ways to earn money for college other than the GI Bill
-Apprenticeships and community service programs that pay
-Educational opportunities

By joining our Alternatives to Military Service Crew you will be prepared to table with WPJC in Whatcom High Schools. 

There are three (3) vacancies on the board. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month every three months at 11:00 a.m. in the Federal Building, 104 Magnolia Street, Suite 307. *County residents welcome to apply.

The Public Facilities District Board's mission is to fund a Regional Center and Cultural District located in downtown Bellingham that will increase economic prosperity and lay a foundation for further public and private investment in our community. To learn more about the details of this opportunity, visit the Public Facilities District website.

Candidates must be current residents of the State of Washington, and have been so for at least three (3) years; must presently live within Bellingham City limits and have done so for at least two (2) years, unless otherwise specified and be a registered voter. Some residency exceptions may apply to certain boards. Please contact the Mayor's Office for clarification: (360) 778-8100.

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

Come Join Our Amazing Volunteer Team! 

We are looking for volunteers each day who can help us wrap silverware for our daily senior lunches.  High School Students are welcome (Age 14+).  A parent permission slip is required.  (Students age 11-13 okay with an adult if the child is able to stay focused and able to follow instructions.)

This volunteer role includes wrapping silverware with a napkin and a paper tab. Requires fine motor skills and attention to detail.  It is a great way to help the seniors in our community. Our entire Meals on Wheels program is powered by volunteers like you!  So every volunteer is part of an amazing program that gives back to our community. 

The Bellingham Senior Activity Center is a wonderful place for members of our community to come together for community meals, activities, classes and meeting new friends.  Our center gives our members a sense of community, which is especially important after so many older people have been feeling isolated during covid. 

If you are an adult and interested, please fill out a volunteer application and join our team.  (The volunteer application takes just a couple of minutes). Since we do work with a vulnerable population, we do ask that all volunteers provide a covid vaccine card and pass a simple background check.  If you are under the age of 18, no volunteer application is required. (Just a parent permission slip) 

https://whatcomcoa.org/volunteer-application/

 Thank you so much for considering volunteering at our wonderful center. We look forward to having you on our team. 

The Victim Impact Panel (VIP) was created to reduce DUI injuries and fatalities in Whatcom County. Speakers share personal stories about how a DUI impacted them, either personally or through the loss or injury of a loved one. The VIP has a history of providing a powerful voice about the consequences of impaired driving. It exposes honest realities of impaired driving and creates appreciation for the seriousness of driving while impaired. 

Speakers give presentations on Monday evenings every other month. Panels consist of 2 or 3 speakers who, in a non-accusatory manner, describe the emotional, social, financial, and/or other effects a DUI has had on their lives. We strive to include one speaker each panel that is a victim survivor of an impaired driving collision. 

For more information about the panel, please visit our VIP webpage.

If you have been impacted by a DUI and are interested in speaking on the panel, please contact the panel coordinator at 360-778-6002 or Health_VIP@co.whatcom.wa.us

Would you like to:

Be part of a positive change right here in Whatcom County! Join the Whatcom Land Trust as they restore wildlife and fish habitat and preserve it in perpetuity.  Work on trails, creeks and forests to better our Earth.

To learn more about Whatcom Land Trust, you may visit our website at whatcomlandtrust.org.

Please contact Madeline Mahler at madeline@whatcomlandtrust.org for more information.

Key Responsibilities:

Bellingham Housing Authority – There are two (2) vacancies on the Board of Commissioners. Meets the
3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The meetings are held in hybrid format, and commissioners may
attend in-person or remote via zoom. If interested in applying, please submit letter of interest to
Executive Services Manager, 208 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 or by email at hr@bwcha.org and
fill out a City Boards/Commissions application here: Board and Commission Vacancies (cob.org)

CAST serves a simple meal Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings to anyone in need of a small meal. Shifts are from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm once a month on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. The serving site is outside and we serve year-round, rain or shine.

Responsibilities for this volunteer opportunity are:

Must haves:

A completed Interfaith Coalition Volunteer Application is required. Training is provided during your first shift. This opportunity is not generally appropriate for youth under the age of 16, and youth 16-18 must have parental approval.  

Quote from a new volunteer: "It was truly an amazingly satisfying experience to serve tonight. Very difficult to describe the emotional feelings. We served some 45 people. Thanks for allowing me to be able to participate."

CAST (Coffee and Sandwiches Together)

We serve a simple meal on the streets of Bellingham 4 nights/week (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri). Our purpose is to serve food and connection to our neighbors in need. Many of our volunteers have been with CAST for years and continue to find it a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

Sandwich makers do food prep in the kitchen of a congregation in Fairhaven, making sandwiches (generally a 100 - 120 sandwiches), loading the carts with other supplies, and then cleaning up the kitchen. Available shifts are Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday afternoon from about 3 pm - 4:30 pm. A completed Interfaith Coalition volunteer application is required and the Health Department requires volunteers to have a food handlers card (you can complete online.)

When you sign up for a shift, you commit to that day each month. NOTE: some shifts - like "5th Wed." for example - have months when you will not volunteer.

The Marketing Volunteer will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and the Marketing Committee to create marketing materials and execute marketing strategies that increase awareness about the makerspace, attract new members and volunteers, and engage with the local community.

Responsibilities:

Please apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/q-Eden-Hospice-Care-jobs.html?vjk=d9d98e48c6195ea6. 

Becoming an Eden Health Hospice Volunteer is the opportunity to give back. To lend a hand and a listening ear at a time of great need. An opportunity to make a lasting impact. Spending time reflecting on our own values and perspectives helps us to understand, appreciate , and celebrate the wisdom that often comes with life experience. Whether it’s through sharing life lessons, a funny story, or skill, we all have something to offer those around us.

Eden Health Events Volunteers assist at various intervals around the year in areas of indirect care. Volunteers shall support and reinforce the philosophy of the Eden Hospice Program. The Volunteer provides a wide variety of supportive services that assist the patient in improving their quality of life.

Essential Functions

Potential Volunteer Tasks

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

INQUIRE TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Eden Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

Please apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/q-Eden-Hospice-Care-jobs.html?vjk=d9d98e48c6195ea6. 

Becoming an Eden Health Hospice Volunteer is the opportunity to give back. To lend a hand and a listening ear at a time of great need. An opportunity to make a lasting impact. Spending time reflecting on our own values and perspectives helps us to understand, appreciate , and celebrate the wisdom that often comes with life experience. Whether it’s through sharing life lessons, a funny story, or skill, we all have something to offer those around us.

Eden Health Administrative Volunteers assist at our Bellingham office in areas of indirect care. Volunteers shall support and reinforce the philosophy of the Eden Hospice Program. The Volunteer provides a wide variety of supportive services that assist the patient in improving their quality of life.

Essential Functions

Potential Volunteer Tasks

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

INQUIRE TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Eden Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

Help us spread love, joy and frosting as a volunteer baker in Bellingham, WA!

For Goodness Cakes works with foster agencies and care homes to match volunteers to bake and deliver birthday cakes to disadvantaged youth and young adults in many locations across the US.

We are looking for volunteer bakers to join our Sprinkle Squad of intrepid bakers to help put smiles on a child’s face. The opportunity is flexible around your schedule, whether you can commit to one cake a year or fifty. You don’t have to be a master cake decorator to help out, even a simple cake can make the day sweet!

These children and young adults' lives when we connect with them are centered around fixing their immediate traumas - be it neglect, poverty, or abandonment. For Goodness Cakes presents a unique opportunity to help give them the chance to disconnect from that trauma, and give hope in the world around them. It produces such an incredible impact from a small effort that almost anyone can join and give back around their own busy schedules.

You can check out our website at the link below to take our online orientation and begin baking cakes! This training is mandatory for all volunteers, and there are zero exceptions. You'll learn about how we work, what to expect from your volunteer experience, and all about food safety - because that's our number one priority! When you become a volunteer you'll be baking out of your own home, choosing cakes to bake and deliver around your own schedule, so it's imperative you understand the risks and liabilities.

Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old, are able to make deliveries in the County you provide, and you must pass with a 90% or more within two attempts. Baking with us is not a group activity and we ask that you sign up with our organization as an individual.

http://www.forgoodnesscakes.org

By responding to this listing we will reach out to you. Hope to see you on the Sprinkle Squad soon!

Help us spread love, joy and frosting as a volunteer baker in Bellingham, WA!

For Goodness Cakes works with foster agencies and care homes to match volunteers to bake and deliver birthday cakes to disadvantaged youth and young adults in many locations across the US.

We are looking for volunteer bakers to join our Sprinkle Squad of intrepid bakers to help put smiles on a child’s face. The opportunity is flexible around your schedule, whether you can commit to one cake a year or fifty. You don’t have to be a master cake decorator to help out, even a simple cake can make the day sweet!

These children and young adults' lives when we connect with them are centered around fixing their immediate traumas - be it neglect, poverty, or abandonment. For Goodness Cakes presents a unique opportunity to help give them the chance to disconnect from that trauma, and give hope in the world around them. It produces such an incredible impact from a small effort that almost anyone can join and give back around their own busy schedules.

You can check out our website at the link below to take our online orientation and begin baking cakes! This training is mandatory for all volunteers, and there are zero exceptions. You'll learn about how we work, what to expect from your volunteer experience, and all about food safety - because that's our number one priority! When you become a volunteer you'll be baking out of your own home, choosing cakes to bake and deliver around your own schedule, so it's imperative you understand the risks and liabilities.

Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old, are able to make deliveries in the County you provide, and you must pass with a 90% or more within two attempts. Baking with us is not a group activity and we ask that you sign up with our organization as an individual.

http://www.forgoodnesscakes.org

By responding to this listing we will reach out to you. Hope to see you on the Sprinkle Squad soon!

Help us spread love, joy and frosting as a volunteer baker in Bellingham, WA!

For Goodness Cakes works with foster agencies and care homes to match volunteers to bake and deliver birthday cakes to disadvantaged youth and young adults in many locations across the US.

We are looking for volunteer bakers to join our Sprinkle Squad of intrepid bakers to help put smiles on a child’s face. The opportunity is flexible around your schedule, whether you can commit to one cake a year or fifty. You don’t have to be a master cake decorator to help out, even a simple cake can make the day sweet!

These children and young adults' lives when we connect with them are centered around fixing their immediate traumas - be it neglect, poverty, or abandonment. For Goodness Cakes presents a unique opportunity to help give them the chance to disconnect from that trauma, and give hope in the world around them. It produces such an incredible impact from a small effort that almost anyone can join and give back around their own busy schedules.

You can check out our website at the link below to take our online orientation and begin baking cakes! This training is mandatory for all volunteers, and there are zero exceptions. You'll learn about how we work, what to expect from your volunteer experience, and all about food safety - because that's our number one priority! When you become a volunteer you'll be baking out of your own home, choosing cakes to bake and deliver around your own schedule, so it's imperative you understand the risks and liabilities.

Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old, are able to make deliveries in the County you provide, and you must pass with a 90% or more within two attempts. Baking with us is not a group activity and we ask that you sign up with our organization as an individual.

http://www.forgoodnesscakes.org

By responding to this listing we will reach out to you. Hope to see you on the Sprinkle Squad soon!

Help us spread love, joy and frosting as a volunteer baker in Bellingham, WA!

For Goodness Cakes works with foster agencies and care homes to match volunteers to bake and deliver birthday cakes to disadvantaged youth and young adults in many locations across the US.

We are looking for volunteer bakers to join our Sprinkle Squad of intrepid bakers to help put smiles on a child’s face. The opportunity is flexible around your schedule, whether you can commit to one cake a year or fifty. You don’t have to be a master cake decorator to help out, even a simple cake can make the day sweet!

These children and young adults' lives when we connect with them are centered around fixing their immediate traumas - be it neglect, poverty, or abandonment. For Goodness Cakes presents a unique opportunity to help give them the chance to disconnect from that trauma, and give hope in the world around them. It produces such an incredible impact from a small effort that almost anyone can join and give back around their own busy schedules.

You can check out our website at the link below to take our online orientation and begin baking cakes! This training is mandatory for all volunteers, and there are zero exceptions. You'll learn about how we work, what to expect from your volunteer experience, and all about food safety - because that's our number one priority! When you become a volunteer you'll be baking out of your own home, choosing cakes to bake and deliver around your own schedule, so it's imperative you understand the risks and liabilities.

Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old, are able to make deliveries in the County you provide, and you must pass with a 90% or more within two attempts. Baking with us is not a group activity and we ask that you sign up with our organization as an individual.

http://www.forgoodnesscakes.org

By responding to this listing we will reach out to you. Hope to see you on the Sprinkle Squad soon!

Help us spread love, joy and frosting as a volunteer baker in Bellingham, WA!

For Goodness Cakes works with foster agencies and care homes to match volunteers to bake and deliver birthday cakes to disadvantaged youth and young adults in many locations across the US.

We are looking for volunteer bakers to join our Sprinkle Squad of intrepid bakers to help put smiles on a child’s face. The opportunity is flexible around your schedule, whether you can commit to one cake a year or fifty. You don’t have to be a master cake decorator to help out, even a simple cake can make the day sweet!

These children and young adults' lives when we connect with them are centered around fixing their immediate traumas - be it neglect, poverty, or abandonment. For Goodness Cakes presents a unique opportunity to help give them the chance to disconnect from that trauma, and give hope in the world around them. It produces such an incredible impact from a small effort that almost anyone can join and give back around their own busy schedules.

You can check out our website at the link below to take our online orientation and begin baking cakes! This training is mandatory for all volunteers, and there are zero exceptions. You'll learn about how we work, what to expect from your volunteer experience, and all about food safety - because that's our number one priority! When you become a volunteer you'll be baking out of your own home, choosing cakes to bake and deliver around your own schedule, so it's imperative you understand the risks and liabilities.

Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old, are able to make deliveries in the County you provide, and you must pass with a 90% or more within two attempts. Baking with us is not a group activity and we ask that you sign up with our organization as an individual.

http://www.forgoodnesscakes.org

By responding to this listing we will reach out to you. Hope to see you on the Sprinkle Squad soon!

Tap into your passion for the cause by lending a helping hand for the world's largest fundraiser to fight the disease. To sign up as a local Volunteer or Committee member, go to act.alz.org/Bellingham, visit the event's website, then click the "Volunteer" button. Fill out the application to let us know how you'd like to help!

The Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research, care, and support. An estimated 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s in the United States and 1 in 3 seniors will pass while suffering from Alzheimer’s or other dementias. With over 600 events nationwide, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises critical funds to fight for a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementias.

 Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's? Then we need you! Join our Whatcom County Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee or sign up to volunteer on Walk Day, and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up.

Committee members are the heart of the event, planning each Walk to End Alzheimer's event from the kick-off to the wrap-up. Activities of your local committee include the following:

We simply could not do this without the help of dedicated Walk day volunteers. These individuals help with event set up, registration and check in, booths, advocacy efforts, cheerleading and more!

Our Thrift Shop is located at 4151 Meridian Street in Bellingham Washington! We are currently looking for some fantastic folks to add to our amazing team of volunteers at the thrift store. Volunteers can choose from different positions such as cashier, bagging, sales floor stocking, sorting through donations, and more! Volunteer opportunities are available from Wednesday through Sundays 9-5pm.

If you are interested in learning more contact our volunteer manager at volunteer@whatcomhumane.org or call 360-733-2080 ext. 3075

We are seeking help with a variety of landscape projects.

The Blaine Senior Center serves 5 hot meals daily in the Center.  We are looking for friendly people to help one day a week for about an hour: serve food, bus tables, and prepare dishes for the dishwasher.  

The front desk is the welcoming introduction to the Blaine Senior Center.  This person welcomes members, ensures a friendly check-in, gives tours of the Center to potential new members, answers the phone and directs calls and in person questions to the appropriate resource.  The front desk also helps ensure a welcoming and clean environment and supports office staff when appropriate.

Volunteers and their dogs get involved by listening to students in the community practice their reading skills. Dogs are great listeners and children don’t feel judged when reading to them. We always need new volunteers and friendly pups! 

When: Weekday Afternoons Fall, Winter, Spring

Where: Participating schools and libraries in Whatcom County

We are looking to add a big exhibit to be displayed in our front window and are looking for volunteers to help with the planning, painting, construction, and other tasks that might arise. We are also looking for volunteers to help welcome visitors to our museum! Thank you to all the great people out there volunteering in our communities! 

Brief Description: This position provides support to WFCN and the Whatcom Prevention Coalition, to engage in effective public relations, media, social media and communication efforts. Work focuses on two primary areas: development of healthy, compassionate communities for children, youth and their families and mitigation of youth substance use in Whatcom County.

FTE/Status: 10-12 hours per week. Type: Volunteer.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to WFCN Intern Program at info@wfcn.org

Reports to:

Essential Functions and Traits:

Revitalize and maintain the WFCN/WPC website and other social media pages.

Write and disseminate opinion editorials, press releases and other media communications.

Support in implementation of social norming campaigns. Duties range from design of local campaigns to placement of material from pre-designed campaigns.

Create brochures, flyers, and other promotional materials for public education purposes.

Participate as a committee member in working with media professionals on film, social media, and other types of advanced media work.

Outreach to other non-profit and government entities to share our work, events and efforts.

Assist in communication efforts to promote development /fundraising work of WFCN and WCP.   Maintenance of grants binder.   Marketing research for needed statistics in communication.

Create and maintain contact lists of our target audiences.

Other Duties:

Administrative tasks—e-mailing, phone work, filing, copying, data entry and reporting as relevant to project assignment. Tasks may be delegated as appropriate.

Attend meetings as relevant and available.

Attend trainings as relevant to your work or interests as a professional at WFCN

Qualifications:

Earning a bachelors degree or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Graphic Design or other related discipline

Collaborative with great listening skills and desire to learn and do new things.

Positive attitude and persistent character.

Interest in community development and mobilization; social justice; equity; healing from trauma through community resilience; prevention of youth substance use and access to mental health care.

Value of children, families and community and civic engagement.

Benefits:

Excellent professional resume experience and recommendations

Professional Development opportunities.

Community Networking and Awareness.

Meaningful work and recognition for a job well done.

Mileage reimbursement for approved local and other professional travel.

Compensation:

This is a voluntary, unpaid position. WFCN will seek stipends for interns when allowed through grant sources.

This volunteer will work with our Bookkeeper on grant management including full cycle accounting: billing, accounts payable, payroll time tracking, grant tracking through financial statements. The volunteer will gain experience for resume development with a non-profit organization including grant management, accounts payable, payroll time tracking, bank & credit card reconciliation & preparation of financial statements. Additionally, you can develop confidence, capability and gain professional references in a caring and supportive workplace.

In order to develop your skills, we are looking for a 10 week volunteer commitment of 5-10 hours/week 

Skills:

Essential Functions will be to:

Other Duties:

We are a collection of individuals from northwest Washington and Vancouver, Canada. We are all volunteers, so we do not take any salaries, but we do have paid staff in Kenya. We have several major partners in Kenya that include some of the major game conservancies, and a nationwide group that provides digital education and support across the region.

AfreTech is a non-profit in the US/Canada, and a registered NGO in Kenya under the name of 'ARES'. Our focus in delivering high quality digital education solutions in parts of rural East Africa that lack quality schools, have limited/no power, and limited/no internet. The ARES education system is an offline system that provides a massive amount of high-quality content along with notebooks, projectors, networking, etc. It also includes a significant amount of training and local support. We have over 75 systems installed now across East Africa now and are growing rapidly. We have recently been certified by the Kenyan Government for use in public school systems. We are planning a major expansion in 2023 and are focused on fund-raising to support that effort. You can learn more at: https://afretech.org, and https:// AresEducation.org.

We are planning a major expansion of our projects in east Africa in 2023 and need to secure significant funding in order to accomplish that. We need a volunteer that can assist (or lead) us in the research and planning for this effort. The position will mostly be focused on researching quality funding opportunities and preparing documents to submit for application. The existing leadership team will handle presentations, etc. as needed. (However, if the volunteer is interested in participating in that they are welcome.) The work hours are completely flexible. The key to success is a passion for helping students in remote rural villages gain access to a quality education opportunity, and a comfort level with research, writing, and strong communication skills. Previous experience with fund raising is very helpful, but not a pre-requisite.   

Volunteer sorters and checkers will accept donations of gently used clothing, bed linens and towels.  Items will be sorted to determine cleanliness and amount of wear. Acceptable items will have no stain, rips or broken zippers. Items deemed unacceptable will be either discarded or forward on to Good Will. Acceptable items will be displayed on appropriate racks or bins.  During hours of operation volunteers will greet and assist customers with selection of items.  Volunteer will log in items chosen by customer, listing name and town and verifying the number of items is with the guidelines. At the end of the open hours of operation volunteer will sweep and tidy up the facility.

 Hours of operation Mondays and Fridays 9 am - noon, Wednesday 5 pm - 7.  

The Lynden Pioneer Museum needs docents and volunteers to help share our wonderful museum with visitors.  

No experience or special skills necessary, just a welcoming attitude!

Docents greet visitors, take admission, handle sales at the gift shop, and help start visitors on their self-guided tour of the museum.  

There are morning and afternoon shifts, and flexible schedules.  Come with a friend or make new ones! Visitors love our volunteers and docents and so do we!

Museum discounts and event invites included! Come volunteer with us and help preserve our museum and keep history alive.

The Funds Development Chairperson is delegated authority by the Board of Directors to, among other things, secure donations, gifts, bequests, and other investible assets for the benefit of the Lynden Pioneer Museum.

You would work with other members of the Funds Development Committee in various capacities.

The functions of the Funds Development Committee are:

      2. Provide friends of the Lynden Heritage Foundation an opportunity to support the Lynden Heritage Foundation with planned gifts, both now and beyond their lifetime though bequests, gifts of cash, securities, life insurance, pension plans, real property, and through funding of gift agreements, trust, and other types of life income agreements.

     3. Negotiate planned giving agreements with prospective donors.

     4. Provide seminars as needed for the supporting community to inform it of opportunities to give.

     5. Distribute regular information to the public by way of LPM publications.

Contact Info:

 1-360-354-3675
lpmef123@gmail.com
Patrick Kirby

Whatcom Intergenerational High School is the first public charter school in Whatcom County! We are a non-profit, mission-driven school focused on serving high school students from all backgrounds and life circumstances. This first year, we are opening to 9th and 10th grade (ages 13-16).

The Community Ally role is one where multigenerational community members from Whatcom County can volunteer to interact with high school students and fellow volunteers as each embarks on their own journeys of learning and growth. Student and community allies will have a communal responsibility of supporting each other in a holistic way, understanding that no part(s) of us are left out of a school environment and can have real impacts on our growth if not acknowledged.

In this role, volunteers will be able to participate in Morning Circle times, Phenomena Learning, off site excursions, and other WIHS events. We are looking for individuals who can donate 2 days a week for 2-3 hours a day. This person will also be invited to build relationships with current community allies through attending feedback sessions, appreciation gatherings, and cohort meetings. 

If you are interested in learning more about, or becoming an  Ally, please submit an interest form at: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1889453455

Or feel free to respond to this listing.

Thank you for your dedication to our community, and we look forward to working with you!

The WIHS Team

The Bellingham Theatre Guild- an all volunteer theatre is looking for experienced individuals to join a group of other volunteers in the work of building sets for the shows.

Five shows per year are produced- September through June. Set builds take place on Saturdays and Thursday evenings with additional sessions as determined by specs for each play.

Contact us to talk more about this opportunity.  

Carole@bellinghamtheatreguild.com

http://bellinghamtheatreguild.com/

From Thursday 9am-12:30pm this volunteer will aid in preparing food assembly lines for box packing come Monday. This is important because currently we only have one volunteer aiding in this and she needs some help! 

Possibility for mileage reimbursement to and from site. Please email (noellenutrition98@outlook.com) for inquries.  

Sign up by email or phone: noellenutrition98@outlook.com 360-392-8149

This position is located in Maple Falls, Washington at the Foothills Food Bank. About 35 mins from Bellingham. 

We would appreciate your help!!

Volunteers are needed every Tuesday from 7:30am - 12:30pm (or whenever you can arrive) to distribute food to Foothills Food Bank customers! Volunteers will help the grocery-style model pantry run efficiently by restocking shelves, guiding guests through their shopping experience (answering questions, finding products for them, etc), and a bit of clean up at the end.

Masks required to work, please!

These volunteers are the reason that 250 families in our community get fed every week! It is a great opportunity for families and groups. 

Reach out to us if you think this opportunity could be a good fit for you or someone you know. Thank you!   

Did you know that Eastern Whatcom County is a rural food desert - meaning they have limited access to affordable and nutritional food options?! If you would like to help the community gain access to healthier food options one or two days a month, this volunteer position is perfect for you!

We are looking for someone to pick up bread from Franz Bakery on Kelly Rd, and deliver it to the Foothills Food Bank one or more Monday's a month. A larger vehicle is preferable. 

Please contact foothillsfoodbankcontact@gmail.com with any inquires.

Thank you!

Whatcom County Health Department in partnership with a community collaborative, Whatcom Taking Action,is seeking volunteers and/or interns to support health promotion through developing communication resources for families with a child that has a special health care need. The ideal candidate has a background in health promotion, health equity, education, communication, media or technology and/or a relevant background and experiences. 

Currently seeking volunteers that are available to assist in health promotion through the development and editing of family-friendly materials and providing administrative support. The schedule is flexible but ideally, 5-15 hours/week with a minimum 6-month commitment. 

During this time of COVID, all services and supports will occur remotely. Volunteers will be supervised and supported by Health Department staff.   

If interested, please send resume and availability information to Kathryn DeFilippo at kdefilippo@co.whatcom.wa.us 

More about Community Health:

What is Community Health?

Community Health is the part of the public health system that focuses on health-related issues for individuals, families and communities.  Our mission statement is - We work with individuals and communities to identify and resolve health problems, promote well-being, and assure access to services.

What kinds of services do you provide?

All the programs provide information and referrals. Please visit our website to find out more information about specific programs. Alternatively, you can call the program or clinic you are interested in for an appointment or more information.

Some program examples are: Nutrition, Safe Routes to School, Child Health and Alcohol & Tobacco Use Prevention

Who provides these services?

We have professional staff members including public health nurses, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, social workers, case managers, outreach workers, and health care assistants.

Who pays for these services?

We are funded by a variety of Federal, State and local tax dollars, some grant monies and fees charged to clients seeking services.  We collect medical coupons and charge fees based on ability to pay.

Ski to Sea is Bellingham and Whatcom County’s largest event, made up of seven legs from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. After a two-year hiatus, we are beyond excited to host this year's race on May 29th, 2022!

We are seeking volunteers for a number of positions at different locations around Whatcom County. The seven legs of the relay are: Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Ski/Snowboard, Running, Road Bike, Canoe, Cyclocross, and Sea Kayak. We also need volunteers to help with equipment transfer, packet pick-up, course clearing and the finish line.

You will get a FREE T-Shirt and FREE Lunch! You will also be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ (tentative and depending on current COVID situation) held the weekend leading up to the race.

Volunteering for Ski to Sea is a fun opportunity to do with a group of friends, your entire family, sports team, work or church group to meet others in the community and to be a part of a long-standing Bellingham tradition. Thousands of racers participate in Ski to Sea every year and we couldn’t make it happen without your help! Thanks to our volunteers and generous sponsors, a portion of proceeds of profits from Ski to Sea are donated to a myriad of local charitable organizations. 

For more information and to sign up to volunteer, click this link to our website: https://skitosea.com/volunteer

*Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Jessa Loudon at volunteerskitosea.com with any questions or if you have a large group who would like to volunteer. 

CALLING ALL PLANT NERDS! We are looking for a few dedicated volunteers who want to spend time outside helping with potting, weeding, and light landscaping at Cloud Mountain Farm Center in Everson. The ideal volunteer would be able to commit 4-8 hours a week for multiple weeks in a row and have the ability to lift 25 pounds. We can show our appreciation for your help with credit to the nursery!

TO APPLY: Submit a letter of interest, resume and weekday availability at sfeg@skagitfisheries.org

The Environmental Education Intern will assist with classroom and field instruction for K-12 programs throughout Skagit County. Content will focus on salmon ecology and freshwater habitat restoration.

Qualifications include:

-General knowledge of and interest in stream ecology, salmon biology, and salmon habitat.

Comfortable working with children.

-Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather.

-Organized, collaborative, and reliable.

-A reliable vehicle and clean driving record.

-Able to pass a background check..

Internships are available January – June and coincide with a quarterly academic calendar. This is a volunteer position, however, mileage will be reimbursed at the state approved rate. The education intern may be invited to assist with other activities such as weekend work parties for additional experience/hours. A small monthly stipend is available pending successful completion of contract. Remote work is not available for this position.

Interns must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to be eligible for this internship.

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

People Person Wanted!

We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to help greet guests at our front desk. You'll meet people from around the world, surround yourself with amazing art, and be the welcoming face of the J. If you have some extra time, consider spending it with us. We’ll make it worth your while!

We are looking for weekly ongoing coverage for these shifts:

Tuesday 3pm–7pm, Wednesday 3pm–7pm &  Thursday 3pm–7pm

Training will be provided. If you are interested, please click the link below.

Learn More

ENGin is looking for volunteers aged 14-25 to serve as speaking buddies for international students. This is a super-flexible and unique opportunity to make a difference without leaving your room. Plus, you'll get to know peers across the world!

Here's how it works: we'll pair you up with a Ukrainian student to video chat each week at times that are convenient for you. We match students and volunteers based on age, interests, and schedules. All of our students have a basic knowledge of English, and we also provide resources, activities, and ideas for you to use. Your speaking sessions can be 30-60 minutes long.

To join our team, please fill out this short form: https://forms.gle/QSXn8jN8uUPoMrK26. Then, we'll email you to schedule a 15-minute video call to get to know you better and answer any questions.

ENGin is a registered nonprofit helping a generation of Ukrainian youth improve their spoken English and intercultural skills, equipping them to access academic and professional opportunities. You can learn more about ENGin at www.enginprogram.org. If you have any questions before signing up, please contact us at info@enginprogram.org.

Volunteers are needed on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-1:30pm and on the third Friday of each month from 8am-12pm.

We have been low on volunteers and really would love some more!

These volunteers are the reason that around 250 families in our community have access to healthy food every week! It is a great opportunity for families and groups. 

We have restructured our distribution process during this time to maintain the health and safety of all of our volunteers and clients who visit the Foothills Food Bank! If you are interested in volunteering with us, we will ensure that you are aware and able to reasonably follow our new health and safety guidelines.  

Sign up using:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4cabab2baafbc25-upcoming

This volunteer shift takes place at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (EWRRC), which is about 40 minutes outside of the city of Bellingham. We know that this can be a far drive for some and we really appreciate your willingness to come out and volunteer with us. 

Volunteering at Catholic Housing Services’ Villa Santa Fe site (VSF). Bakerview Family Housing, LLC, also known as Villa Santa Fe apartments, is designated as a farmworker housing area and home to many different cultures. It encompasses a 50 unit apartment complex along with its office space and community rooms. In-person work strongly requested.

We at Villa Santa Fe practice safe public health measures that are in compliance with the Washington State Safe Start reopening project including: mask adherence in public indoor spaces, limiting of office entry to those with appointments, COVID-19 screening for office entry, social distancing between work spaces, appropriate daily sanitization of commonly touched surfaces/areas, and required masks for office entry for visitors (masks are readily provided upon request).


All work will be done in the community kitchen and throughout our three apartment buildings. Masks, face shields, and other PPE such as gloves are required for participation, even if one is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or not. We are happily able to provide all three, and usage of your own personal PPE is encouraged. For the time being, Catholic Housing Services continues to follow its own mask mandate while Washington State has fully reopened.

Tasks include: lifting of multiple food boxes and produce, handling carts for food transport in and around buildings, contactless deliveries outside designated apartments, and clean up/sanitization of equipment used. This makes for a great opportunity for those who are interested in community service and food security


Must be willing to work-in person, have availability on Thursday, 5-6pm or 5:30-6:30pm (at the latest) for food deliveries (and some Tuesdays around holiday seasons), comply with our sanitization protocols, and possess a willingness to serve others. 


Please call or email Tracy at (360)-594-6495 or TracyW@ccsww.org with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteering at Catholic Housing Services’ Villa Santa Fe site (VSF). Bakerview Family Housing, LLC, also known as Villa Santa Fe apartments, is designated as a farmworker housing area and home to many different cultures. It encompasses a 50 unit apartment complex along with its office space and community rooms. In-person work strongly requested.

We at Villa Santa Fe practice safe public health measures that are in compliance with the Washington State Safe Start reopening project including: mask adherence in public indoor spaces, limiting of office entry to those with appointments, COVID-19 screening for office entry, social distancing between work spaces, appropriate daily sanitization of commonly touched surfaces/areas, and required masks for office entry for visitors (masks are readily provided upon request).

All work will be done in the vendor community room and throughout our three apartment buildings. Masks, face shields, and other PPE such as gloves are required for participation, even if one is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or not. We are happily able to provide all three, and usage of your own personal PPE is encouraged. For the time being, Catholic Housing Services continues to follow its own mask mandate while Washington State has fully reopened.

Tasks include: lifting of boxes containing books, handling of mobile library carts for transport in and around buildings, weekly disinfection of books in return boxes, weekly check-ins of book return boxes, and monthly rotation of books between our library reserves and the mobile carts on display. This makes for a great opportunity for those who are interested in community service, socially-distanced programming for youth, and books.


Must be willing to work-in person, have availability for up to 30 minutes on a weekly basis, and up to 2 hours (at the latest) on a monthly basis, comply with our sanitization protocols, and possess a willingness to serve others. 


Please call or email Tracy at (360)-594-6495 or TracyW@ccsww.org with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Y's Buys Thrift Boutique is in need of hardworking, dedicated volunteers to help with sorting, pricing, hanging clothing, and cashiering. There may also be a need for photographers to take photos of items for online sales. Volunteers must be able to: 

This could potentially turn into an ongoing volunteer opportunity, so preference will be given to those who have regular openings in their schedule to volunteer. 

Fostering takes time and effort but the rewards are tremendous. Fostering can be an ideal way to enjoy the companionship of a dog or cat while waiting for” the right one” to come along! We pay the food, veterinary and other expenses; you provide the TLC.

The Alternative Humane Society will do everything possible to make the right match for both the foster home and the animal that we have rescued. Agreeing to foster an animal means taking on a big responsibility. We try to ensure that everyone in your household realizes this. We interview prospective foster families to ensure they can provide both the required daily care and also give lots of love! Before placing an animal into your care, we also conduct a house visit and discuss any special needs that the animal may have.

We pay for medical care, and any other special costs, that an animal may require while in a foster home.

If you’re interested in fostering for the Alternative Humane Society, please let us know and make sure to check your spam folder, because we will respond via email.

Click  below to get connected to this volunteer opportunity. This will send notification of your interest in learning more and provides your contact information for this agency's volunteer coordinator. 

Assist with child daycare by watching children ages 1 to 6 while mom's are participating in fitness classes at the Birch Bay Activity Center.  We have books you can read to them and games to play with the kids.  Or just monitor them to keep them safe while watching a movie so mom can get some exercise! 

Times needed are Monday, Wednesday, Fridays from 8:45 am to 10:00 am.  Mom's are on site!  For the nice weather days, there is a playground on the grounds that is toddler friendly! 

A WA State Background check is required at no cost to the volunteer.   

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NAMI Whatcom strives to serve all in our community. We are expanding programs into the Latinx community.

We have opportunities for  bilingual individuals, especially those who have lived experience with a mental health condition in themselves or someone they love, to be trained and become advocates in their community.

Please contact Kim at 360-671-4950 or namiadmin@namiwhatcom.org if you would like more information.

Come get your hands dirty during this busiest part of the planting season! We will be tending to our early planted crops and continue to prep new beds for our May-planted warm season crops such as tomatoes, beans, corn, and more! Contribute to seed sovereignty for the whole community while learning about how to garden with a seed-steward mentality! We will work outdoors in small groups and wear masks if in close quarters.

Get your hands dirty planting seed for our community seed garden

https://www.salishseed.org/

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