Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities |
Skagit Valley Christmas Fund
Now- December 13 | Skagit County The Skagit Valley Herald Christmas Fund is a non-profit organization that has provided toys, books, and a holiday meal to families and children in need in Skagit County for 67 years. In 2015 the Fund helped 1,866 families with 5,240 children. They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
To volunteer & sign up for a shift please call Maria at 360 419-7263. To view these needs click HERE. |
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Canned Food Drive
Now-December 25 | Urban Fitness & Health (525 E College Way, MV)
From now until Christmas you can drop off Canned Food Items at Urban Fitness & Health for the Canned Food Drive. Food from this drive will be donated to Community Action’s Food Bank Distribution Center. The Distribution Center is the hub for independent food banks and feeding programs run by partner nonprofits, churches, and schools. Your donations to this food drive benefits ALL food bank customers in the county.
Thank you for helping nourish our community!
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Community Action Holiday Projects
Holiday Season | Skagit County
Are you looking for an opportunity for you or your group to contribute to your community this holiday season? The Skagit Food Distribution Center, a program of Community Action has two holiday projects just waiting for some energetic volunteers to take them on:
Feeling Crafty? We are looking for volunteers to organize a holiday stocking drive! This project would involved making 225 holiday stockings for low income seniors and filling them with small stocking stuffers like snacks or treats, ornaments, and holiday cards.
More of a Foodie? What about organizing a food and fund drive? With every one dollar you raise, the Skagit Food Distribution Center can purchase 7.5 pounds of food for hungry families at the holidays. The Food Distribution Center also welcomes donations of dry or canned soup or beans, peanut butter, canned tuna, baby food and formula, protein bars, pasta and sauce, and more!
For a full list of suggestions and signs for your collection boxes, or for more information on either of these opportunities, please contact Tracy at tracym@communityactionskagit.org or 360 588-5753. |
Volunteer Opportunities |
Camp Fire Samish
Ongoing | Skagit and Whatcom Camp Fire Samish has served the community since 1912. Its all-inclusive programs provide nurturing, constructive, and fun environments for young people to discover their sparks-unique skills, passions, and interests through Club programs, enrichment classes, community service, and camp experiences.
They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
For more information contact Aaron at operations@campfiresamish.org or 360 255-7765. To view and respond to these needs directly, click HERE. |
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Goodwill
Ongoing | Mount Vernon Goodwill is a non-profit organization that has been serving north Puget Sound for over 90 years. They operate 24 retail thrift stores whose sales, along with the donations and financial contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, support Goodwill’s free job training and education programs.
They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
NOTE: Volunteers should be 18 and older.
For more information call 206 860-5732. To view and respond to these needs directly click HERE. |
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Helping Hands Solution Center
Ongoing | Sedro-Woolley Helping Hands is the largest food bank in Skagit county with a client base of over 16,000 clients from all over the county. They distribute food 4 days a week to a average of 1,000 families every week but have other food programs as well.
They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
For more information contact Erik at erik@helpinghandsfoodbank.org or 360 856-2211. To view and respond to these needs directly, click HERE. |
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Hospice of the Northwest
Ongoing | Mount Vernon Hospice of the Northwest provides security and support to patients and families at a time when they may be experiencing discomfort, confusion, stress and grief. They provide a complete range of services designed to ease the symptoms and difficulties of late-stage illness, which improves everyone’s quality of life.
They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
For more information contact Erin at 360 814-5550. To view and respond to these needs directly, click HERE. |
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Skagit DVSAS
Ongoing | Mount Vernon Skagit DVSAS is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization located in Mount Vernon, WA serving Skagit County since 1979. It is the recognized provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services in Skagit County. It provides confidential assistance for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, rape, child sexual abuse, stalking, elder abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
For more information contact Lisset at volunteer_coord@skagitdvsas.org or call 360 336-9591. To view and respond to these needs directly, click HERE. |
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Youthnet
Ongoing | Mount Vernon Therapeutic Foster Network (TFN) is a therapeutic foster care program at Youthnet. TFN offers comprehensive support and services to the foster child and the foster home exceeding what is available in traditional foster care.
They currently need volunteers to help out with the following roles:
For more information contact Caylie at info@youthnetnw.net or 360 420-4143. To view and respond to these needs directly, click HERE. |
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What can the Skagit Volunteer Center do for you? Each year we connect hundreds of volunteers to over 150+ partner organizations in our community! If you would like more information about volunteering in Skagit County or becoming a partner organization, contact Paige Sharp, paiges@communityactionskagit.org, or call at 360-588-5731. For more volunteer opportunities or to sign up please visit www.skagitvolunteercenter.org. The Skagit Volunteer Center is a free community-building service provided by Community Action of Skagit County. |