Opportunities From: Volunteer Spokane

Learn more and register here.

Join us for our fourth year partnering with the Rocky Mountaineers on a trail improvement project. You do NOT have to be a member of the group to sign up, however, we can bet that you’ll want to be after a trip with these awesome folks! We are lucky to have such a hardworking group so passionate about maintaining trails. This year, we will be car camping from the Schley Mountain trailhead. There won’t be much hiking involved, but lots of hard work and views from Schley Mountain itself!

Trailhead: Schley Mountain #110, Ninemile RD, Lolo NF

Closest town: Lolo, MT

Itinerary:

Day 1 | Meet at the Schley Mountain trailhead at 0900 MST. The group will get camp set up and be briefed on the project at hand. We will begin working on clearing and repairing the trail. After a full day’s work, we’ll head back to the trailhead for a night of car camping.

Day 2 | Continue working to clear and brush the trail.

Day 3 | Continue working to clear and brush the trail. Day 4 | Finish up any work that needs to be done in the morning. Pack up camp and head out in the early afternoon.

Help protect Heart Lake and its charismatic goat herd!

The Heart Lake area in the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness is not only beautiful, but is easily accessible, making it a perfect destination for families or beginner hikers and backpackers. The Heart Lake area is also home to a native Mountain Goat herd. Goats are naturally curious and love salt, so they become habituated to humans when they are allowed to lick sweaty backpacks or eat human food. Over time, this behavior can create dangerous situations for the goats, pets, and humans. Recently, the Heart Lake goats have been getting a little too close to visitors in camp. Injuries or accidents between goats and humans can lead to trails being shut down or the removal of goats, and we want to avoid both of these!

Ambassadors will serve as a friendly, informative presence in the Heart, Pearl, and Dalton Lake area. Because this area has so many new to the area and new to camping visitors, ambassadors will provide useful information about wildlife (especially goats), camping at Heart Lake, trail access, safety and leave no trace practices to visitors in the area. Our goal is to have an ambassador at the lake every weekend in July and August. Staying at least one night is preferred, but please help out however long you can. Ambassadors will receive a free Great Burn shirt, hat, and water bottle!

Learn more and register at: greatburn.org/ambassador
Send questions to volunteer@greatburn.org

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our team as a Food Bank Floater and play a key role in keeping our food bank running smoothly by stepping in wherever help is needed most. In this flexible volunteer position, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of fellow volunteers and perform a variety of tasks based on the day’s needs, with guidance from our staff. Tasks may include building food carts, stocking shelves, collecting empty carts from the parking lot.

What We’re Looking For: Adaptable and dependable, with a can-do attitude.  Friendly and comfortable working with people from all walks of life.  Willing to work indoors and outdoors as needed.  Able to lift up to 25 pounds and stay active on your feet. 

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our team as a Food Bank Floater and play a key role in keeping our food bank running smoothly by stepping in wherever help is needed most. In this flexible volunteer position, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of fellow volunteers and perform a variety of tasks based on the day’s needs, with guidance from our staff. Tasks may include building food carts, stocking shelves, collecting empty carts from the parking lot.

What We’re Looking For: Adaptable and dependable, with a can-do attitude.  Friendly and comfortable working with people from all walks of life.  Willing to work indoors and outdoors as needed.  Able to lift up to 25 pounds and stay active on your feet. 

General building maintenance including painting and cleaning. Shifts are on Mondays and times can flex between 10:00am and 3:00pm

Thank you for thinking of us in donating your precious time. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule.

Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

These positions are reserved for individuals with special needs that need a job coach or caseworker to accompany them in their volunteer tasks. The work will be customized to suit the individual abilities. Hours will flex based on individual availability. These shifts are pre-arranged

Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00pm and Thursday mornings from 9:30am to 12:30 pm involve distribution and working with the public.

This volunteer role may include the following tasks:

Front Desk:  Assist with counting and bagging items upon checkout

Sorting: Separate out anything that has any of the following traits : stains, broken zippers,  several missing buttons, rips, broken hoods or pockets Make sure everything left is something in good enough condition that you would gladly gift it to a friend or family member.  If it is out of season, put it in the labeled bin that correlates to that item.

Hanging: Take clothing rack from the sorting room and hang items according to posted signage. Receive donations as they come in during service hours. Perform any other extra tasks the clothing bank manager needs.

You may be placed in other departments help out as needed. Hours can be flexible, please ask.

Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

Try to park away from the building during service times Wednesdays 3-6pm and Thursdays 10am to 12:30 to make it easier for clients to load their food, clothing or laundry.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule. Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

Assist in the Hygiene department in greeting people at intake or gathering items behind the scenes for check-out during service to the public. Pre-arranged trained applicants preferred.

Thank you for thinking of us in donating your precious time. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule.

Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

Set up Food bank area for distribution. Lifting bending and reaching are part of the job requirements. Hours can be flexible.

* You may be placed in other departments to help out as needed.

Thank you for thinking of us in donating your precious time. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.

  *To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule.

Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

When: Wednesday, September 10th: 9AM-2PM

Where: McLellan Trailhead – Riverside State Park

10045 N Riverside State Park Dr, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

47.748608, -117.529846

Overview: Riverside State Park consists of 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. Recreational opportunities include mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, boating and more! We will be completing trail maintenance during this work party.

Project Description: We will be completing a variety of trail maintenance tasks in the area: reseeding, decommissioning social trails, and brushing back encroaching vegetation.

Hiking Information: We will be working close to the Trailhead and won’t be hiking more than 3 miles total on mostly flat terrain.

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Recommended:

Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. We also will be providing tools but if you would like to bring your own, we will be using: handsaws, loppers, pole saw, garden seed spreader, and hard-toothed rakes.

This is an all weather outdoor position working with the public that requires bending lifting and standing. At your designated “station”  you will help distribute food items based on the guidelines for an average household of 4/5 people unless otherwise specified.  Restock the shopping line from the back-up supplies set up for you.  Addressing any dietary restrictions or special requests via  assistance from the runner on shift or the Assistant Food Bank Manager.

Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

Try to park away from the building during service times Wednesdays 3-6pm and Thursdays 10am to 12:30 to make it easier for clients to load their food, clothing or laundry.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.  

Our food bank service is held outdoors, and our other departments often have doors open or are involved in going outside periodically so please dress to be warm enough, layers are a good idea. More is better than less, we have lockers if you need one.  

If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule. Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

Shopping the food bank and cooking for the volunteers and staff for an after service family style meal Wednesdays 3 to 6pm  or Thursdays 10 to 12:30

Thank you for thinking of us in donating your precious time. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes early for your first shift to fill out a volunteer application and waiver along with getting a brief orientation.  

*To enter, use the double green doors at the food bank if no one hears you knock loudly at the front door.     If you anticipate having difficulty meeting this obligation in any way, please let me know as soon as possible either by email, phone or text at 509-879-6309, please include your name and the shift you signed up for so I can find a replacement for the schedule.

Thank you, Nina, Volunteer Manager

Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen has an exciting opportunity for teens. Our Teen Leadership Board offers students from local high schools unique ways to gain leadership experience and learn about the importance of philanthropy and volunteerism. The purpose of our Teen Board is to raise awareness about the mission and programs of WCFR and to provide ways to participate in projects that support families in need.

Teen Board membership provides valuable learning experiences. Many of the activities are designed to create a team of individuals who are working for the best interest of those who are unable to help themselves. Members can earn community service hours for school or service club requirements from a nonprofit organization in supervised settings and activities. Verification of volunteer hours will be provided, and, if requested, letters of recommendation to colleges or employers will also be made available to members in good standing.

Responsibilities & Requirements

In addition to having completed the 8th grade, Teen Board applicants must:

Participation Expectations

Teen board members must be mature, responsible, compassionate teens who enjoy working with people and making new friends. Members will serve from September through May and are asked to attend a minimum of six meetings to complete training and to participate in planning and completion of projects. Meetings are held in the afternoon or evening and other activities may take place at other times. Please carefully consider whether you are ready to apply for the Teen Board. Visit with your parents. It is a commitment, and we expect enthusiastic participation. The reward of knowing you helped provide meals to families in your community will be priceless. You will make a difference on this board!

This is a service-based AmeriCorps position. 

Responsibilities:

YouthBuild Spokane is a Department of Labor–funded program serving young adults ages 16–24 who are working toward a GED or high school equivalency while building job-ready skills. The program blends academic instruction, vocational training, career readiness activities, and community service to prepare participants for employment or further education.

Beyond the classroom, this member will connect students to career pathways by supporting employer meet-and-greets, mock interviews, and accompanying participants on tours of local businesses, training programs, apprenticeship sites, and postsecondary campuses. The role also includes coordinating and participating in civic engagement projects, national service days, and community events that promote leadership and teamwork.

Academic Support

When: Wednesday, September 17th: 10AM-3PM

Where: Cheney Trailhead – Columbia Plateau Trail

19087-19099 S Cheney Spangle Rd, Cheney, WA 99004

47.479462462949975, -117.5606328402955

Overview: The 130-mile Columbia Plateau State Park Trail starts southwest of Spokane. Built on an abandoned railbed, the trail follows the Snake River south, ending near Pasco. For the work party, we will focus on cutting back encroaching vegetation from the trail. 

Project Description: From the trailhead, we will caravan down the Columbia Plateau Trail and stop along the way to cut back encroaching vegetation. We will make use of loppers, handsaws, pole saws, and brush cutters. 

Hiking Information: No hiking. After our safety briefing at the trailhead, we will load up in State Park vehicles to cruise down the trail to the worksites.

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Recommended:

Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. We also will be providing tools but if you would like to bring your own, we will be using: handsaws, loppers, and pole saws.

When: Thursday, September 25th: 8:30AM-1:30PM

Where: St. George’s School Parking

2929 West Waikiki Road, Spokane, WA 99208                

47.76842673394092, -117.47240943526481

Overview: Riverside State Park consists of 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. Recreational opportunities include mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, boating and more!

Scotch Broom is a Class B Noxious Weed that crowds out native species and can be harmful to habitat. Within the Little Spokane Natural Area, there is a large and growing area of this invasive plant. We will be targeting smaller patches of this plant along the edges of the affected area.

Project Description: From the parking lot, we will be hiking about 1 mile into the worksite to start removing the Scotch Broom plant. Volunteers can use weed whackers, loppers, and handsaws to cut down the plant. Then, crew leaders will follow up by spraying the stumps with herbicide so that the plant does not grow back.

Hiking Information: Expect to hike up to 3 miles total on steep and uneven terrain.  

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Recommended:

Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. We also will be providing tools but if you would like to bring your own, we will be using: handsaws, loppers, and weed whackers with a metal blade attachment.

When: Friday, September 26th: 8:30AM-1:30PM

Where: St. George’s School Parking

2929 West Waikiki Road, Spokane, WA 99208                

47.76842673394092, -117.47240943526481

Overview: Riverside State Park consists of 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. Recreational opportunities include mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, boating and more!

Scotch Broom is a Class B Noxious Weed that crowds out native species and can be harmful to habitat. Within the Little Spokane Natural Area, there is a large and growing area of this invasive plant. We will be targeting smaller patches of this plant along the edges of the affected area.

Project Description: From the parking lot, we will be hiking about 1 mile into the worksite to start removing the Scotch Broom plant. Volunteers can use weed whackers, loppers, and handsaws to cut down the plant. Then, crew leaders will follow up by spraying the stumps with herbicide so that the plant does not grow back.

Hiking Information: Expect to hike up to 3 miles total on steep and uneven terrain.  

Planning Information:

Things to bring:

Required:

Recommended:

Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. We also will be providing tools but if you would like to bring your own, we will be using: handsaws, loppers, and weed whackers with a metal blade attachment.

The American Red Cross provides critical services with a caring touch to men and women in all branches of the United States military, active duty personnel, reservists and members of the National Guard, and their families. Red Cross workers use advanced communications technologies to link service members with their families, the Red Cross links military families to local resources and support services, and the Red Cross provides training that promotes resiliency and preparedness to help families and friends cope with the challenges of military life.

Current needs:

Give presentations to service members at Fairchild AFB (base access required); or,

Assist with administrative and / or medical tasks in the military hospital (base access required), or at the VA hospital; or,

Provide family follow-up services via phone to service member families who have experienced an emergency (optional to volunteer from home opportunity).

Great opportunities for retired military or military spouses who already have base access and / or familiarity with military culture.

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, your shifts will include responding to emergencies within 2 hours, night or day, rain or shine, either on the scene or coordinating remotely to provide immediate compassion and care. With experience and further training you can take on leadership and response coordination roles to have a wider impact. At the same time, you’ll be developing skills that you may choose to apply to larger-scale disaster response efforts with the Red Cross.

Share your mental health training with those who need it most. Mental health professionals are needed for the following volunteer opportunities:

Requirements: Hold at minimum a Master’s Degree in one of the mental health professions listed below:

Any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW).

Ready to Make a Difference? Get started by visiting www.redcross.org/volunteer

Ready to make a difference?

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

The American Red Cross has a special need for support from people who are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA with an active, current and unencumbered license. RNs supervise all clinical tasks.

Share your healthcare training with those who need it most. Healthcare providers are needed for the following volunteer opportunities:

Requirements: Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, Retired RN/LPN/LVN if the state in which the license is granted allows for full scope of practice for the volunteer.

Ready to Make a Difference? Get started by visiting www.redcross.org/volunteer

Learn more and register here.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and be a steward of the Great Burn ecosystem. Cleanup an old trash pile and help naturalize the scar followed by some sauntering and wandering in this hidden gem so close to Missoula.

Trailhead: Petty Creek RNA, Ninemile RD, Lolo NF

Closest Town: Alberton, MT

Itinerary: Meet at the trailhead at 0930. Cleanup will take place followed by exploration and a nature walk. The day is expected to conclude in early afternoon.

Step into a world of knights, royalty, and revelry while helping bring the Spokane Renaissance Faire to life. We’re looking for friendly, dependable volunteers to help with:

Front Gate Check-In – Welcome guests and scan tickets

Parking Support – Help direct traffic and keep things moving safely

Care Crew – Check in on vendors and performers, assist with transitions between events, and provide support behind the scenes

General Help – Jump in wherever needed, from running supplies to helping guests find their way or supporting other teams during busy moments

This is a fun and fast-paced outdoor event where no two hours are the same. Volunteers are part of a welcoming team that keeps the magic flowing for thousands of guests

Step into a world of knights, royalty, and revelry while helping bring the Spokane Renaissance Faire to life. We’re looking for friendly, dependable volunteers to help with:

Front Gate Check-In – Welcome guests and scan tickets

Parking Support – Help direct traffic and keep things moving safely

Care Crew – Check in on vendors and performers, assist with transitions between events, and provide support behind the scenes

General Help – Jump in wherever needed, from running supplies to helping guests find their way or supporting other teams during busy moments

This is a fun and fast-paced outdoor event where no two hours are the same. Volunteers are part of a welcoming team that keeps the magic flowing for thousands of guests.

Join us in Downtown Spokane on Wednesday October 1 from 9:00am to noon for a downtown-wide community clean-up.

Activities include: 

If you are unable to register, please email info@downtownspokane.org. 

When: Saturday October 4, 11:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Riverfront Park Skate Pond and Central Plaza

What: The first Downtown Fall Fest occurred in 2018 as an opportunity to bring the farm to downtown Spokane and celebrate the season. Presented in partnership with River Park Square and Riverfront Park, family friendly activities will happen throughout downtown all day long.

Country Carnival – Help kids play fall-themed carnival games and earn wood coins– Two helpers per activity needed, plus three helpers to assist kids at the Country Store.

Pumpkin Patch – Pick out a free pumpkin with a small donation s or a non perishable food item. For kids 12 and under, one pumpkin per kid. Helpers will manage the line and keep pumpkin patch replenished.

Volunteers needed:

Each volunteer will receive a Fall Fest t-shirt.

Learn more and register here.

Help Ranger Joelle clean up and get prepared for the 2026 season. GBCA is joining with Women Who Explore for the third year on this trip. Heart Lake is a beautiful alpine lake, but so easy to access that it sees an increasing amount of use and sometimes abuse each year. Join us on this weekend outing to meet a bunch of awesome women explorers, eat some good food, and help us keep the backcountry clean!

Trailhead: Hoodoo Pass, Stateline #738, Superior RD, Lolo NF

Closest Town: Superior, MT

Itinerary: Day 1 | We will meet at the Heart Lake #171 trailhead at 0900 and shuttle to the Hoodoo Pass trailhead. We will hike in to Heart Lake, set up camp, and begin our cleanup. Day 2 | After breakfast and tea, we will finish any work that needs to be done. We will pack up camp and hike out via the Heart Lake #171 trail with hopes of arriving to the trailhead around lunchtime.

The U-District Mentoring Program & McDonald Elementary are looking for mentors!

You can make such a big difference in a child's life!

Join us at McDonald Elementary in the Spokane Valley to share your time with a student.

This is an easy and fun opportunity for you and a student. You'll meet with your elementary student for just 30 minutes, once a week and give a child a connection to look forward to.

Join our team for a lunchtime opportunity -  just one day each week, between 11:00am – 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. School staff will work to match you with a student according to your schedule!

Again, your weekly commitment will take just 30 minutes, while you have lunch with your student, play a board or card game or simply visit. You can also go outdoors to the playground.

Simply click on Respond to Need!

Or contact Lexi at lexi@udptfoundation.com or text/call Lexi at 971-322-4684.

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First Wednesdays of September through June at 10 a.m., volunteers meet at Emmanuel Family Life Center, 631 S. Richard Allen Ct. entrance on east side of building off S. Ivory parking lot, to deliver bulk orders of The Fig Tree and to send mailings. Volunteers work about 2 hours on their own and /or spend about 2 hours delivering papers to assigned routes in areas of Spokane.  Mailing volunteers pick up letters to fold, put in envelopes, and stamps to mail them.

Assist with the Events Planning Committee work?meetings, phone calls, volunteer recruitment?for The Fig Tree Benefit Breakfast and Benefit Luncheon in March each year and other events. Assist with planning and promotion and on the days of the events with set up and clean up. 

Meetings by Zoom at noon first Thursdays.

The Fig Tree needs volunteers to assist with updating, organizing, proofreading and distributing the annual Directory of Congregations and Community Resources. Different tasks are needed throughout the year. The directory is a vital resource for connecting the faith and nonprofit communities, helping their leaders in making referrals, and connecting people with opportunities to serve.  Assist with research in March to May, editing in May and June, distribution in August and September and into fall.

The Fig Tree sponsors various educational events and opportunities for dialogue on issues of concern in the community and society. We are recruiting a team of people to help plan ecumenical dialogue events, the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference in January, interfaith dialogues and discussions, and other event opportunities that arise. In addition to meetings, there are responsibilities for arrangements, as well as for volunteer recruitment.

Meetings are on Zoom.

Child care volunteers assist our staff by engaging in one-on-one interaction with children during indoor/outdoor activities, including assisting with nap or bedtimes, and soothing and nurturing children.  Please visit our website to apply:

www.vanessabehan.org

There are many screening requirements to be fulfilled to volunteer with the children, and I will walk you though each one:

complete application; provide references and their e-mail addresses

attend a formal tour of the facility

pass two background and fingerprinting checks

obtain a food handler's permit; have a TB test, a current flu shot, and a current TDaP booster

What do we all have in common that instantly connects us and gives us the power to do more? It’s the blood pulsing within each of us. This amazing, ever-replenishing gift is truly a natural resource that, when shared, speeds healing and provides comfort. Lifesaving blood offers second chances and many tomorrows to those who depend on it.

Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. Blood helps trauma and burn patients, premature infants, heart surgery patients, organ transplant recipients and those fighting cancer, among others. In emergencies, it’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. Learn more about what makes blood so special.

Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community. If you’ve never donated blood before, we encourage you to try! We’ll guide you through every step and answer any questions. Here’s what you can expect, eligibility requirements and things you can do ahead of time to make your experience pleasant and rewarding.

Donation Process
It takes about an hour—from the time you arrive to the time you leave—to complete a whole blood donation. The actual donation time is only about 10 minutes. Whole blood donation is most often given by new donors and is the most common type of donation. We also use special technology  to collect specific blood components—red blood cells, platelets and plasma—from donors to best match current patient needs.

Before you roll up your sleeve to help someone else, please take care of yourself:

Eat a healthy, low-fat meal within two hours ahead of your donation. The day before, eat a salty snack. When you donate blood, you lose about a gram of salt. Replacing it ahead of time helps keep your blood pressure normal.
Hydrate by drinking 8 to 16 ounces of non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages one hour before you donate. Water is a great choice.
Avoid or limit caffeinated sodas, coffee, iced tea and energy drinks on the day of donation.

Your simple, lifesaving action today has the remarkable power to transform lives for many tomorrows. We are grateful you are in our community and we are inspired by your decision to help others.

Sign up/In--https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/redirect

Contact Us--https://www.vitalant.org/Resources/Contact-Us.aspx?Form=2

Inspiring others to give blood by hosting a blood drive is a rewarding way to benefit your community. It’s also an opportunity to give your organization’s members a chance to share in the wonder of transforming the lives of others. At Vitalant, we have thousands of volunteers we call blood drive coordinators, who partner with us to ensure a safe blood supply is always available for patients who need it.

Blood drives can be held at businesses, schools, places of worship, community and civic organizations—anywhere enough people are willing to roll up their sleeves to save lives. In fact, more than half of the blood we collect comes from our mobile blood drive programs.

We have just a few basic requirements for successful blood drives*:

We ask for a minimum of 30 people who are committed to participate in a blood drive. We will supply you with tools to help you measure the level of interest in your organization.
You must have either an inside location that meets certain requirements for staff and equipment or an outside location suitable for a bloodmobile.
You will be working with experienced donor recruitment representatives, who will guide you every step of the way to ensure your blood drive is a success.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer blood drive coordinator, please complete our host blood drive form below. Once completed, an email will be sent to a local donor recruitment representative in your area who will contact you within three working days.

Join us and, together, we’ll do something amazing to change people’s lives.

*If your group doesn't meet these requirements, please reach out to us. We would love to talk about alternative partnership opportunities.

https://www.vitalant.org/Resources/Contact-Us.aspx?Form=1

Flexible position involving staffing tables and booths for NAMI Spokane at events spread throughout the year. Events include Unity in the Community, The Pride Festival, The Prevent Suicide Awareness walk, our Open your Mind event, annual meeting,  and more! Volunteers are paired with other volunteers so there is always a team of two. Shifts are an average of 2-4 hours, depending on the event. Want to bring your own twosome team of you and your friend or Adult family member? That's great!!  Perfect for people who enjoy engaging the community and creating that "behind the scenes magic" that makes NAMI great!

Need school supplies and back packs for grade school ages. K-8, supplies will be given out at Unity in the Community event on August 16th.

Deadline for supplies is August 7th

I have posters for school supply donations, event posters and programs the day of the event that I need printing services for.

Event is August 16th, need items by August 6th

Volunteers are awesome! Their determination and dedication founded Boys & Girls Clubs here in Spokane, while their skills, passion and generosity continue to make a difference with all that we do to impact young lives, throughout the year. Whether it means helping a child with their homework, teaching a favorite art form, sharing a book, coaching a team, fixing a gadget or helping with a special event, your special interests and expertise are always welcome!

If you are ready to take the first steps to volunteer your time and energy, please compete the volunteer application form and email it to the Club Director at the Clubhouse you are interested in. Contact information can be found under the "Clubs" page.

If you would like general information or have questions, please send an email to volunteer@bgcspokane.org and include helpful details such as your preferred Club, what your time/day availability is and any special skills you have so we can best match your interest with our opportunities. Thank you!

West Central Episcopal Mission is in need of table hosts for our meal programs. Table Hosts, after going through orientation, will help us by assisting with setup, serving family-style meals, dining with guests, and assisting with cleanup. Table Hosts build relationships and assist in making our meal ministry go smoothly.

Table Hosts are needed on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-7:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am - 10:30am. Please sign up here and we'll be in touch to schedule you.

Apply at www.arc-spokane.org/volunteer

The Arc's Community Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers may teach crafts, elementary music, math, reading, and drama to members of the center, interact with them socially and recreationally or accompany them on day trips in the community. Our goal is to create an environment of learning social skills for our members and in turn, our members help create stronger advocates in all our volunteers. We strongly encourage that everyone should come one day into our Center, Your life will be changed for the better being with our members.

When a volunteer enters our program, they are trained with an hour orientation on what to except and to have any questions answered to help them feel more comfortable in our center. Along with the orientation into our program, volunteers will undergo a background check through DSHS. Those are completed and paid for by The Arc of Spokane.

There aren't any requirements on how many hours volunteers put in and days to come in are very flexible to individual schedules.  We invite anyone interested in coming into our centers to join our team. Whether it's just for a special event, on occasional breaks or having a regular schedule. We will work with you and find a good fit for your skills and talents.

We have volunteers who come to the Wiener Ranch and hug dogs.  This is the easiest gig ever if you like dogs.

The time is at 10 am daily with an appointment in advance so no one gets chomped.  Send an email to schedule.  We are open with appointments on weekdays as well as weekends. 

Having folks come to the farm and hug dogs helps us get them socialized before they are placed in their new homes.  Most come inside and sit and we turn loose the hounds.  If you can't stay seated when asked or are terrified of a group of wiener dogs then this is not the volunteer job for you.

We are located on a farm northwest of Spokane and out of town.  There is no bus line to this area so you will need a car and drive yourself to visit us.

I am open for visitors at 10 am daily ONLY with an appointment in advance.  We need to have large watch dogs locked up so no one is injured.  If roads are too icy or dangerous we are also closed then as well.

Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes as dog toe nails can scratch when jumping on laps.

I am not sitting by email or phone so I need to plan my days in advance when taking dogs back and forth to the vet, etc. so please email me to make an appointment in advance.

More details on the To Volunteer page on our website at www.spokanwienerdogs.org  We have placed over 2,500 dogs since 1991!

Thanks,
Margo
DirectorDachshund Rescue NW

A Dog and/or Cat Socializer comes to SCRAPS and pets, loves and interacts with SCRAPS critters, in order to provide a positive quality of life while they are in between families.

The Information Booth Volunteer greets the community as they come to SCRAPS and answers questions about the organization and the adoption policies and process.  He/she also has on hand extensive resources to answer animal information questions and direct the public to resources regarding animal welfare.

The Kennel Assistant Volunteer arrives with the morning staff and assists with feeding the animals, cleaning out the kennels, and other duties assisting the Kennel Technicians prepare the kennel for the day.  Immediate direction and supervision is given at each shift.

An outreach volunteer is in place for community events that SCRAPS attends. He/she should stand at the SCRAPS booth and represent SCRAPS positive and professional manner.  An outreach volunteer should be able to engage the public in conversation and tell them about SCRAPS and the services we provide.  Most of the time, at outreach, there is an adoptable dog and/or cat.  An outreach volunteer will be the person responsible for the animal and for the adoption process when appropriate.

Help coordinate the many volunteers needed to keep KYRS running. This volunteer position is only about 2-5 hours per week. You will recruit volunteers to help out at community events, KYRS fund drives, etc.

If interested, please call or email: 747-3012,  info@kyrs.org.

At U-District Mentoring, we believe that everyone has something to offer as a mentor. It doesn’t take much to greatly impact a child's life. By showing up consistently, for four hours each month, you can help to decrease depression symptoms, increase self confidence, and encourage higher educational goals for your mentee. Forming these relationships and expanding a child’s horizons can be one of the most rewarding experiences.

Unlike other mentoring programs, we don’t have a waitlist of children. Instead, we intentionally match the mentor and the child based on interests and experiences. Hoping to be matched with a child that likes to paint or play sports? With the help of school counselors, we work to find that perfect match. 

The commitment level is easy, even for the busiest of people. You can create the schedule and get to plan each outing!

Ready to make an impact on a child's life and your community?

Just click the blue tab that says: Respond to Need to learn more. 

Or email Lexi at lexi@udptfoundation.com or text or call at 971.322.4684.

You can visit our website at: https://udistrictpt.com/foundation/

Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/udistrictmentoring

and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/udistrictmentoringprogram/

2-3 hours per week.

Description

Keep regular positive communications with KYRS members and the public

General Duties

-          Send regular email news updates to KYRS list (monthly or more depending on what’s going on)

-          Maintain KYRS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts with regular posts (weekly)

-          Periodically update website with current news and events

-          Periodically generate and distribute press releases regarding new programs and station news

-          Attend staff meetings if possible

-          Maintain regular communication with volunteer coordinator and station manager

 Call or email us: 747-3012, info@kyrs.org

POSNA currently has a handful of foster homes for a few of our many pets, and we are always in need of more. Foster care may involve caring for sick or injured animals, pregnant or underage kitties, or animals that have not had much exposure to humans and need a little TLC to become adoptable.

POSNA has a shelter located in Newport,WA. We are in need of a volunteers to assist with emptying and refilling litter boxes, refilling food and water dishes, general cleanup and help socializing our shy residents.

Share your favorite activity with homeless and low-income visitors to St. Lawrence House, a neighborhood gathering place. We need people to teach skills such as painting, drawing, writing, crafts, fiber and needlework, and other creative arts. Musicians are invited to entertain our guests and teach them about music. St. Lawrence House is open from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

We are in need of a handy individual to repair damaged portions of the fencing that surrounds the perimeter of our shelter property in the Diamond Lake area, as well as the chicken wire fencing on our outdoor cat enclosures.

KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio is looking to expand our programming and invites YOU to propose a show!

Read about the station here: http://kyrs.org

Propose a program here: http://kyrs.org/program-proposals/

A long-term volunteer commitment, you will receive broadcast training and support and become part of the vibrant community radio community in Spokane. Many of our programmers have stayed with the station since day one twelve years ago!

Here are a few weekly programs KYRS would love to have. If you have the interest and knowledge to host a program like this, please fill out the proposal form (link above).

MUSIC
- A music program focusing on spotlighting local artists through live interviews and in-studio performances. This would include touring bands coming through the area. The focus for this program will be what is happening in the Spokane and regional music scene.

- A reggae music program bringing KYRS listeners everything from early and roots reggae up through contemporary reggae music from around the world.

- A Latin music program with a focus on global contemporary Latin music, hot salsa, merengue, son, rumba, tango, samba and bossa nova.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
- Latino Community, a program covering a range of topics from education, leadership, political and cultural debates and interviews, information on current events and opportunities in education.

- Community Health, a program with far reaching health topics, from childbirth to end of life care, current health concerns, preventative medicine. Revolving topics with a consistent host interviewing guest experts, community health and medical professionals.

Our next training will be held in October 2025. See the schedule below. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to become a volunteer!

Are you looking to build your resume, network with like minded individuals, and provide meaningful services to folks in need? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

This unique volunteer experience provides valuable tools for navigating crisis and conflict by empowering and supporting survivors in the aftermath of abuse and trauma. Our volunteers often refer to their service with us as life changing. We are a small team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who embrace our mission of health, justice, and hope.

The Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Center, a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, hosts Spokane's only Certified and Accredited Community Sexual Assault Program (CSAP). Our program provides the following services confidentially and free of charge:

Our volunteer advocates assist survivors via a 24-hour support line that can be directed to volunteers at home (no need to sit in a call center) and medical advocacy, which is provided to victims in person at area hospitals when requested.

As a non-profit, we rely on our volunteers to provide services to survivors outside of business hours. We provide a comprehensive 40-hour training and certification free of charge, as well as ongoing supervision and 24-hour support for all our volunteers. We invest in our volunteer staff and in turn, we ask for a one-year commitment of service and four evening or weekend shifts per month. Applicants are thoroughly screened and vetted for service.

Core training is a 40-hour total class teaching a foundational understanding of sexual violence and basic skills for new sexual assault service providers. Core training is a certification that is required by the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to work as a victims' advocate in Washington state.

October Core Schedule

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Supervisor at (509) 343-5011 or email crisisresponseteam@lcsnw.org

The Fig Tree needs volunteer help with editing and proofreading on third Fridays, fourth Mondays and fourth Thursdays.  Visit http://www.thefigtree.org to learn about The Fig Tree.  We will offer training on our style.

We are editing online - also require training.

Please send resume.  We will interview.

We need a gate installed that is about 6' wide and built to match and a new ramp for crippled or injured dogs updated.  We are looking for someone with carpentry experience who has an morning or two to donate to our dog rescue.   We like working mornings before it gets too hot outside.

We also need to build a dog house for a latest guard dog to keep away coyotes at the farm.

We are located northwest of Spokane near Seven Mile and not on the bus line.

We supply the supplies and have the wood all purchased and just need a bit of expert help when we can supply the labor needed too.

We educate the public on responsible pet ownership as well as attend area pet events when we place around 150 dogs a year.  In covid 202 we still placed 96 homeless dogs and a few horses.

Dachshund Rescue NW rescues wiener dogs and we have now placed over 2500 dogs since 1991.

Are you looking for a way to give back and get involved in our community?
Do you have passion or a ton of experience working with senior citizens or people with disabilities? Are you currently an active bus rider?

Would you have a qualifying background check?

If you're interested in volunteering and meet any of the qualifications listed above - we'd love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting  volunteers to work with seniors and people with disabilities for a minimum of 4 hours per month to help them learn how to ride fixed-route public transportation. You will help them learn how to read a bus schedule, how to make a transfer, how to plan a trip - any or all depending on their needs.

Complete an application and pass a background check and as soon as you're approved, we'll take you through our orientation class which will fully equip you to start volunteering. In exchange for your volunteer efforts, you will receive your own free bus pass! As long as you are actively volunteering a minimum of 4 hours per month - your pass is yours to use. 

Contact me, Mari Matsumoto, at the email provided and we'll work to get you enrolled in the next orientation!

Our Support Groups provide an invaluable network that caregivers for people with Dementia and Alzheimer's can turn to for advice and encouragement. We recognize that caregiving is impossible alone and our support group facilitators create a place for that important interaction by encouraging conversation and maintaining a positive and caring environment.

Our volunteers continuously learn and grow alongside the support group participants while serving a population in need of great support. "I couldn't care for mom alone," said Maria a caregiver "We Latinos are very close, but we also need resources. I want my community to know that there are government resources and community resources that are available to help us. The Alzheimer's Association helped connect us to some things we needed." Support Group Facilitators help us reach more individuals by sharing resources and providing a safe space to discuss the challenges associated with caregiving.

We currently have over 80 support groups for caregivers and want to expand our reach by training new volunteers from throughout Washington State. Help provide support and hope to those who work everyday to care for loved ones with Dementia by joining us as a volunteer.

Support Group Facilitators are asked to commit at least 10 months as a volunteer

Rockwood is looking for a few volunteers to help Cantor and/or provide special music at our Sunday worship services for Rockwood residents and their family members. Worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers would be invited to arrive at 10:00 a.m. 

Volunteers will work directly with the Director of Pastoral Care in determining what parts of the worship service should be sung/spoken, or when the special music might be appropriate. 

We are a small rescue organization located about 30 miles north of the Division "Y." We had a snowy late winter and having our cats spend most of their time indoors at our shelter has taken its toll. Our shelter needs a good cleaning inside and out. Tasks include sweeping, mopping, wiping down walls, cleaning windows and cleaning in and around cages. We are looking for cat lovers who can work with little or no supervision. You get to spend time with our furry residents and enjoy some pets and purrs while you help spruce up their home!

2-4 hrs/wk. Duties include answering phones, checking messages, returning phone calls, data entry, outgoing mail, assisting in office work during Fund Drives and fundraisers.

Without our volunteer support staff there would be no KYRS on the air. Help us keep the station running strong by volunteering with our office staff. We are a non-commercial station run by community members, for community members, and we want to keep it that way!

More info about the station can be found at kyrs.org or tune in and listen at 88.1 or 92.3 FM. Call 747-3012

KYRS seeks news writers for its weekly local news radio program. Must have excellent reading and writing skills. Call for details 747-3012

KYRS Street Team
Help spread the word about KYRS events this year by putting up posters and handing out flyers around town at specified locations. We especially need people to hand out flyers at community events such as HoopFest, etc. Call the station for details: 509-747-3012. Just a few hours per month

KYRS Outreach
Help staff KYRS information tables at community events and service fairs. This is a great way to help us out, and to spread the word about KYRS. Call the station for information: 747-3012

Volunteers in the Latent Fingerprint Program dust for fingerprints on vehicles left behind by car prowlers, assisting in efforts to catch the criminals. 

Block Watch Coordinators are C.O.P.S. volunteers responsible for coordinating all Block Watch information, data and meetings in their substation neighborhood.

As a property inspector, you'll help landlords and residential owners make changes to provide housing that meets safety standards and prevents crime. Inspections are a crucial aspect of the Crime Free Rental Property program, and projects certified through CFRP see a reduction of police calls up to 70%!

This position is responsible for working at the front desk for specific shifts (times and days to be negotiated based on availability). The Front Desk agent will interface with the public, both over the phone and with walk-in citizens. The Front Desk agent will work to inform citizens of their options and work to help resolve their issues by referring them to the proper entities or helping make reports. The Front Desk agent will gain knowledge in various areas such as crime prevention, law enforcement regulations, code violations, and many other areas. Training and certifications provided. 

Patrol crime hot spots, making observations and working with Neighborhood Resource Officers to help focus on problems as they come up. Patrols can occur day or night, whatever works best with your schedule. NOP patrols are varied and incredibly important in the reporting and documentation that police officers need to control crime.

Patrolling opportunities available are:

- Spokane C.O.P.S. vehicle patrol

- Paws on Patrol (PoP)

- Walking Patrol

- Mounted Patrol

You’ll register people’s bikes at events, taking down their bike’s information and logging it into the city bike registration database. Each event takes only a few hours, and you can volunteer for as few or as many events as you like. Bike registration helps officers identify the owner of stolen bikes they recover, which helps get the bike returned as soon as possible.

Partnering for Progress is looking for MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS & HEALTH PROVIDERS who are interested in joining both our Health Committee and our service team for travel to Kenya in February 2018.  If you are a doctor, pediatrician, nurse, nurse practitioner or other medical provider with desire to provide health care and medical training to people in the Kopanga/Giribe area of SW Kenya...P4P needs you!  

Can't travel this February?  P4P still needs your expertise and talents to help with healthcare planning & training opportunities for Kopanga Community Health Workers and the Power of Milk Program!  Please contact Gabrielle Bulman, Chair, gfbulman@gmail.com.

Medical Service Trips are approximately nine days long and are self-funded.   There is opportunity to add a safari or Kenyan excursion onto your volunteer adventure, P4P can assist with your planning.  Please contact Stacey Mainer mainer20@gmail.com or Sandy Ivers  sivers@comcast.net for more information.  You can also reply to info@partneringforprogress.org  509-720-8408

Some call it voluntourism, we call it life changing!

Station & library volunteers commit to working for 2 to 3 hours a week in Spark Central's Creative Station - or they can fill in as a substitute for someone who can't make their regular shift. Their role focuses on making Spark Central a welcoming space accessible to everyone!

These volunteers welcome patrons, answer our Help Desk telephone, describe what Spark Central is to adults, offer free membership to new guests, and learn our library software so that they can check in and out books, technology, and creative kits. Station volunteers may assist staff in engaging youth and families in engaging creative activities; library volunteers may assist with maintaining technology or cataloguing new library items. Station & library volunteers may also assist in inventory, data entry, and cleaning.

Visit https://spark-central.org/volunteers or email volunteers@spark-central.org for more information.

Share.Farm is a technology company who's sole focus is improving the connection with you and farmers within the local community. We educate local consumers on sustainable, organic and natural products and approaches where the student can conduct street sales, calls and meetings about the food shed thus providing a connection within the community and relevant sustainable and technological experience for the future.

The Spokane River Centennial Trail is always in need of clean-up to keep it in good condition for residents and visitors seeking recreation and active transportation.  Individuals and community groups can pick up litter, pull weeds, and sweep debris from the Trail to welcome our 2.4 million users every year.  Because the Centennial Trail is a State Park, volunteers are placed through Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, not Friends of the Centennial Trail or this website.  Please email Rex Schultz, Volunteer Coordinator for the Eastern WA Region of State Parks, at Rex.Schultz@parks.wa.gov to help.  Thank you!

Vanessa Behan is always accepting applications for those who would like to train as a Receptionist.  The hours you would be asked to cover are between Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm.

If you enjoy interacting with people and organizing donations, please visit our website and apply!

www.vanessabehan.org

Excelsior is looking for volunteers to interact with our children that range from the age of 6-16, both male and female. Our children like to go to a movie, eat a hamburger, go to the museum, attend a sports event, go bowling, receive help with their studies while enjoying a banana split, or maybe just read a book.  We have funds available to pay for activities.

What we do at Excelsior matters, for our children and for the community. Invest in the future.

Contact us today!             

We are looking for a small group (3-5) people to come to Rockwood South Hill to fold napkins 2-3 times a week for 2 hours.

Criminal background check, Food Handling Permit and a TB test are requirements for this volunteer opportunity. Background check and TB test are completed onsite. 

Rockwood Retirement Volunteer Application

Greet and welcome guests and visitors to the Health Center at Rockwood South Hill from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Help direct people to certain areas on the campus. 

A Criminal Background Check and TB test is required for this volunteer opportunity and will be conducted onsite. 

Rockwood Retirement Volunteer Application

Your Role is to lead efforts to help raise community awareness about KYRS--to elevate our presence in the community. Just a few hours per week.

Specific Duties:

- Keep updated on all Spokane events such as music festivals, art shows, college events, community gatherings, street fairs, etc. and contact representative about KYRS tabling at these events. Keep an updated list of these events with contact info, dates and times.

- Work with staff and other volunteers to create and update outreach materials for KYRS, such as info posters, tabling material, etc.

- With Membership Director, develop comprehensive and updated contact list of community groups etc. that we can mail to.

-  Organize a speaker's bureau to do presentations to community groups.

-  Coordinate outreach to ethnic populations and other under-served populations

-  Work with staff and volunteers to explore new outreach strategies such as bus billboards, collaborations with other organizations, etc. 

Volunteers and  hosts to house volunteers are needed to help families in Spokane area affected by this spring’s flooding.  Now that waters have finally gone down,  the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission are sending flood- experienced Emergency Response Teams (ERT)  to help with muck-out, gut-out and mold mitigation.   They will need housing and other support for their response teams as well as some strong backs and perhaps pick-up or two to haul furniture.

Furniture moving – depending on the client’s storage and space, could be an estimated half to one day effort per household.  We’d partner the volunteers with at least one ERT member that has the project scope details. Could involve moving items to a storage space outside the home or moving within the home to a location out of the muck out/spray areas. If needed and willing, furniture movers could also help with furniture recovery through a mold spray outside of the muck out areas. ERTs can teach onsite how to do.

Overnight Accommodations – we’re asking ERTs to consider seven day (3 on, one off, 3 on), three day or weekend deployment time frames. General areas of work scope look like the North, South and West county areas. Our teams would be very grateful for any level of accommodation support.

ERTs could be asked to deploy within the next week or so.   Any local support will help these experienced volunteers bring needed skills, knowledge and work to our area.

If you, your organization, church or club could provide either moving or housing assistance, please email me at mabullard@gmail.com with what you have to offer, when you are available, and your contact information within the next few days.
--

Mike Bullard - mabullard@gmail.com

Flexible position involving planning and organizing NAMI events spread throughout the year. Events include Unity in the Community, The Pride Festival, The Prevent Suicide Awareness walk, our Open your Mind event, annual meeting, and more! You will be on a team with at least 2-3 other individuals that will help plan/work events, and while experience with events is nice, it is not required. The ideal person for this position will be reliable, good at communicating via email, text and phone, has good problem solving skills, and enjoys working with others.   Perfect for people who enjoy engaging the community and creating that "behind the scenes magic" that makes NAMI Spokane great!

We need volunteers to help us have a presence at various community events throughout the year.

Schedules vary:  Some are on weekends for 2 to 3 hour shifts

We seek a pool of volunteers now and people willing to share the Fig Tree story.

Some are evenings and some are week days.  Some will be outdoors as weather warms.

Having displays at community events increased our visibility and helps us introduce The Fig Tree to new readers.

Our address is below but the addresses of events vary.

Sick, injured, pregnant, nursing, or stressed animals do not stay at SCRAPS. During the kitten season, we have an abundance of kittens that are not old enough to be sterilized.  They all need to have the chance to go to a foster family until they are ready to find their forever home. Foster volunteers are special people! They make sure animals have the time and love they need along with a warm home and a full bowl. Can you be a foster volunteer? Fill out an online application today.

Duties include:

Are you a professional coach who is looking for ways to engage in the community?

501 Commons provides high quality, affordable consulting, coaching and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who put their expertise to good use.

We are searching for volunteers with coaching certifications and passion for making a difference in our nonprofit community by providing leadership, executive, business, or performance coaching to senior level leaders including Executives, Directors, and Board members. Coaches who have nonprofit experience are especially encouraged to apply. This position is also open to those who are in the process of obtaining their coaching certificate. The hours you spend with our clients will count towards your certification.

As a coach with 501 Commons you can help support nonprofits leaders through:

Our typical coaching engagement is 15 hours over 6 months where some sessions happen in person and others over phone or video conferencing.

 As a service corps member, you will:

For more information about this opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website or reply to this posting.

Contribute your vital HR skills and experience as a volunteer to help boost capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

As members of 501 Commons’ service corps you will help support nonprofits in projects such as:

The service corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and support. Volunteers are in an on-call “pool” of professionals whom we contact when a specific project calls for their skill set. You decide if the project and timing are of interest to you. If it’s not the right time, we place you back in the pool to await the next opportunity.

While the requirements of each project vary, on average consultants can expect to serve 10-12 hours per month for 2-4 months.

As a service corps member, you will:

To apply to volunteer, please visit the "engage" section of our website www.501commons.org or reply to this posting.

From the generosity of this community, we receive donations daily.  We need help sorting those donations.  This entails making sure an item is serviceable and sellable.  Once an item is sorted, and sometimes cleaned, it is priced and prepared for the sales floor. 

From the generosity of this community, we receive donations daily.  Once we have sorted donations and prepared them, we need help getting items out into the store.  We need help moving already sorted and priced items onto the sales floor in a tidy and organized fashion.