Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

Wild Whatcom’s Board of Directors is vital to the current and ongoing success of the organization. Our Board provides strategic direction and accountability, helps develop goals, works to increase financial capacity, conducts public relations, and generally works for the well being of the organization. We also believe that serving on the Board should be fun, educational, and rewarding!

We are currently seeking board directors for our 2025-26 year. If you have a passion for equitable access to nature, the health benefits of regular time spent outdoors, and inspiring people of all ages to be active stewards of local nature spaces, this is a perfect opportunity to provide community voice to our work.

Commitment: Five meetings a year (quarterly, plus an annual retreat).

For more information, and to fill out our volunteer interest form, visit: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer

These volunteers work alongside our mentors in our Explorers Club program with grades 1-3. Outings run on weekends from 9:30am-2:30pm at parks around Whatcom County. Commitment: once per month for a total of 8 outings during September-early June.

Volunteers for this role must go through a background check and attend a volunteer orientation. If you're interested, visit our Volunteer page and fill out our interest form! www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteers

These volunteers works alongside our mentors in our after school program, Neighborhood Nature with grades K-2. Outings run Monday-Thursday from 2:00-5:00pm at parks in Bellingham (option for Blaine on Thursdays). Commitment: once per week for the 3 month season (Fall, Winter, or Spring).

Volunteers for this role must go through a background check and attend a volunteer orientation. If you're interested, visit our Volunteer page and fill out our interest form! www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteers

OUTREACH & EVENTS COMMITTEE

Help build awareness and support for our mission and programs! As part of the Outreach and Events Committee (aka Outreach Otters), you will join us at our info tables at community events and fundraisers like nature trivia at local pubs. Other activities can be done on your own time, like posting flyers, prepping prize bags, and writing thank you cards. Commitment: meets monthly with a suggested one-year term. We ask that you volunteer for a minimum of four community events (average time is 2-4 hours each) per year. This is a position for ages 18+, but you are welcome to bring kids with you to most activities!  For more information and to fill out our volunteer interest form, visit:https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer.

This committee provides guidance, oversight, and support to all major forms of donor planning, development, management, and reporting.

We believe everyone has the skills to fundraise, and incorporate fundraising training into our annual calendar. Help build community relationships that support equitable access to nature's benefits!

Commitment: meets monthly with a suggested one-year term.

Help amplify Wild Whatcom’s outreach and communications on social media and at events. Participate remotely, or combine digital and in-person activities, based on availability and preferences. While the main activity is social media sharing, we ask Social Ambassadors to participate in at least two peer-to-peer fundraisers (remote) and/or community events (in person) per year - mix and match to suit your schedule and interests.

Commitment: All/mostly remote, 3 virtual check-ins annually, with a suggested one-year term.

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