Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

Volunteer: Social Media Volunteer

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

Agency: Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

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

Agency: Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Coffee and Sandwiches Together (CAST) Transporter and Server - one shift per month

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:

Transporting food and drinks from a church in Fairhaven to the serving site at the Arch of Healing and Reconciliation near the downtown Bellingham library Setting up tables and supplies at the serving site Directing guests to the food and drink items for them to help themselves to (social distancing is required) Cleaning up and returning tables and supplies to the church

Must haves:

Ability to lift 20 lbs Current Food Handler’s Permit (we can cover the cost of the test upon request) Your own face mask Serving gloves (we will provide)

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."

Agency: Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

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:

Transporting food and drinks from a church in Fairhaven to the serving site at the Arch of Healing and Reconciliation near the downtown Bellingham library Setting up tables and supplies at the serving site Directing guests to the food and drink items for them to help themselves to (social distancing is required) Cleaning up and returning tables and supplies to the church

Must haves:

Ability to lift 20 lbs Current Food Handler’s Permit (we can cover the cost of the test upon request) Your own face mask Serving gloves (we will provide)

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."

Agency: Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Coffee and Sandwiches Together (CAST) Prep and Sandwich Makers - one shift per month

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.

Agency: Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

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.

Agency: Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: No