Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

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.

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.  

There are plenty of opportunities available, but our latest shift opening is to deliver surplus food from J's Kitchen to Unity Village (Tuesday) and the Lighthouse Mission Kitchen (Friday)! This opportunity occurs every Tuesday and Friday between 9:00am to 11:00am and usually takes up to 1 hour. Volunteer once or regularly! Sign up here!

Sustainable Connections' Food Recovery Program reduces food insecurity and addresses climate change by recovering and redistributing nutritious surplus food to neighbors in need of food assistance. We need volunteers to help pick up food from restaurants and transport the food to hunger relief agencies. Sign up here!

We will provide you with a scale and on-site training as well as written instructions for each pickup location and drop-off site.

Please contact us when you sign up for your first shift and if you have any concerns or accessibility questions.  Sign up here!

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.

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

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/

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/ 

The AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teaches students the skills and behaviors necessary for academic success in high school, college and beyond.  The program targets 6th-12th grade students from the academic middle who are determined to succeed but may require some academic support. AVID students are generally first generation college bound and underrepresented on college campuses.  Shuksan and Whatcom Middle School seek AVID tutors for this quarter. 

AVID tutors work with small groups of middle or high school students under the supervision of a teacher in an AVID classroom during the school day. Tutors serve as guides and facilitators of students’ learning through questioning, writing, critical thinking, and discussion.  This is a nationally recognized program with proven results and offered at all BPS middle and high schools. Can you help ready our students? Training and ongoing support provided. 

AVID volunteers commit to a minimum of one- two hour class weekly.  

Complete the online volunteer application Upon approval you will receive an email prompting you to contact the volunteer coordinator for training and placement.

Contact volunteer coordinator at Jennifer.gaer@bellinghamschools.org 

Support Bellingham Public Schools promise to help each student succeed by volunteering in one of the high schools' after-school tutoring/learning centers. 

Tutors work 1:1 or in small group of students with homework, test review and prep.  The centers meet  after-school at all high schools Monday through Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tutors needed in all subject areas but math and science expertise are in high demand. Squalicum and Sehome High Schools are currently seeking tutors in-person.  

One shift per week can impact student achievement. 

Complete the online volunteer application . Upon approval you will receive an email prompting you to contact the volunteer coordinator for training and placement.

Contact volunteer coordinator at jennifer.gaer@bellinghamschools.org

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

Welcome Volunteers!  We are looking for kind/compassionate/friendly volunteers who can help in our dining room.  

Our wonderful senior center is serving lunch in our dining room Monday-Friday for our local seniors age 60+.  

Our delicious lunch is powered by amazing volunteers like you!  

We are looking for volunteers who can serve drinks, set-up tables, buss tables, wrap silverware, clean-up after lunch, etc... Shifts are typically 10:45-1:15pm M-F.  If you are available either one day per week OR as a sub occasionally, either would be greatly appreciated. And you could make a huge difference for the seniors in our center. 

We are looking for helpers this week (on Thursday and Friday) since many of our volunteers are out of town for the holiday.  

If you are interested please complete the application below. And we are happy to give tours of our wonderful senior center. It is a fun place for people to come together and meet others.  

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

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. 

Come Join Our Amazing Volunteer Team!  (Greeter Needed Fridays 1:30pm-430pm)  Sitting is okay for this role. 

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. Our entire center is powered by amazing volunteers who want to give back to our community.  Our volunteers make our center a truly wonderful place to be and I hope you will join our wonderful/friendly team. 

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in helping at our Greeter station welcoming our guests to our center and helping our guests get signed in. We are looking for subs who can help during a 2 or 3 hour shift. 

The Greeter also makes sure that each person who enters the center is checked into the computer and that they get a token for lunch. Training takes about 5 minutes and it is easy to learn how to get people signed-in. 

If you are 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.  

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. 

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.

Want to join our Meals on Wheels volunteer team?  Are you kind and compassionate and want to make a difference for local seniors who are struggling to cook?  We have a team of volunteers who bring meals to homebound seniors in our community each week. Each week our amazing volunteers deliver over 4000 meals to home-bound seniors who can't cook for themselves.  Some of our seniors struggle to cook for a variety of reasons: some lost a loved one who did the cooking, some suffer from physical limitations, some face cognitive decline, others struggle to leave the house to get groceries for cooking.  Whatever the reason, we are there to make sure they have healthy meals. 

We are looking for sub drivers (to fill in when drivers are on vacation or sick) and regular drivers to take over routes on a weekly basis. It does require having your own vehicle for transporting meals.  

If you are interested, we would love to have you join us at our next orientation.  (Date TBD) 

Note:  We also reimburse for mileage if requested. ($.50 per mile) 

Most routes leave our center between 7:45am and 11:00 am Monday-Friday. (No Saturday routes) 

To become a volunteer driver: 

1. We ask volunteers to participate in an orientation (aprox 1 hour) to learn about being a driver and how to handle various situations.  

 2. We ask volunteers to fill out a volunteer application so we can run a background check (Required by the DSHS)  

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

3)  We  verify Driver's License and Auto Insurance 

4) Before delivering a route, we ask drivers to go on a ride-along with one of our experienced drivers so it is a smooth transition for our participants and our drivers. 

We would be happy to answer any questions you have and we would love for you to join this amazing team of volunteers who are making a huge difference in our community.  

This is a GREAT opportunity for a teen to ride-along with a parent to deliver meals while the parent drives.

Questions?

Email Teddi Anshus (She/her)

Volunteer Coordinator for Meals on Wheels

tanshus@whatcomcoa.org

Phone:  360-733-4030 x1024

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. 

The majority of Francis Place residents do not have their own vehicles, and many deal with physical, mental, and social barriers to achieving their goals in the wider Bellingham community. We are seeking drivers to transport residents to local weekly meetings for recovery services, which residents would not typically be able to attend without transportation. 

Volunteers would be required to utilize their own vehicles and fill out an application to volunteer for Catholic Community Services. For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact arwright@ccsww.org

The majority of Francis Place residents do not have their own vehicles, and many deal with physical, mental, and social barriers to achieving their goals in the wider Bellingham community. We are seeking drivers to transport and accompany residents on important errands, such as:

Volunteers would be required to use their own vehicles and fill out a volunteer application for Catholic Community Services. For questions regarding this opportunity please contact ruthmaep@ccsww.org

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:

Are you passionate about community art and music? Apply to be on the Make.Shift Board of Directors! 

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

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: tinyurl.com/makeshiftboard

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!

KMRE is a non-commercial, community operated radio station. The station's programming features local news in addition to roots music, conversational and educational programs, and arts & culture.
Our local news is "by our community, for our community". Local people gather, write, and announce the news. There are opportunities for news writers, field reporters, and announcers.
Experience with print or broadcast journalism is helpful, but not required. Other station volunteers can provide training. If you have the desire to help shine a light on local news and create a more informed community, come join us.

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!

Volunteer graphic designer will help the station by designing digital and print assets to promote KMRE, encourage listenership, and increase underwriting. Materials may include individual posters, postcards for shows, web graphics, an annual report with a dashboard, custom icons and a limited edition t-shirt graphics for the benefit of the station. Works directly with the General Manager and the Program Director. Hours are flexible, and work is remote. 

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.

KMRE is expanding our signal and we're seeking a professional, experienced Grant Writer, who is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate our mission and programs to potential funders. The Grant Writer researches, writes, and prepares government, foundation, and corporate grant proposals and reports that align with KMRE's mission.

Research, write, and submit compelling and timely letters of inquiry and grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities.

Francis Place is seeking a volunteer to come in to give haircuts to tenants at no cost. This volunteer will have to supply any necessary equipment or supplies needed in order to give haircuts. We are looking for someone flexible and consistent, who can roll with challenging behaviors with a non-judgmental attitude. During your time at Francis Place you can expect to make meaningful connections with members of your Bellingham community. 

Hours are flexible and dependent upon your availability. If interested, CCS has our own volunteer application process, which requires a background check and verification of Covid vaccine. If interested, please email Ruth'Mae at RuthMaeP@ccsww.org

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.  

Many of our residents suffer from loneliness and a lack of meaningful connection with stable, supportive people who are not paid service providers. We are seeking resident companions to spend quality time with residents. This could include socializing at Francis Place and accompanying residents on individual or community outings. It could be as simple as going on a walk to the nearest beach or coffeehouse. Volunteers would be required to use their own vehicles if driving is necessary, and fill out a volunteer application for Catholic Community Services. This position also requires proof of Covid vaccine. If interested reach out to Ruth'Mae at RuthMaeP@ccsww.org

Francis Place is seeking volunteers to assist tenants with every day chores they are physically unable to do. Volunteers can choose to help with:

- House cleaning

- Grocery shopping

- Transportation to medical or other appointments

- Mail reading

- Organization

- Cooking

- Paying bills

We are looking for individuals who are flexible and consistent, who can roll with challenging behaviors with a non-judgmental attitude. During your time at Francis Place you can expect to make meaningful connections with members of your Bellingham community.

If interested, CCS has our own volunteer application process, which requires a background check and verification of Covid vaccine. Please email Ruth'Mae at Ruthmaep@ccsww.org