Volunteer: Shelter Volunteers Needed – Be There When Help Can’t Wait!American Red Cross
Step into action when disaster hits — help set up shelters and serve those in need. Be there when help can't wait. Join the Red Cross as a Shelter Team volunteer and play a vital role in supporting individuals and families affected by disasters. Shelter volunteers help ensure that those displaced by emergencies have a safe place to stay, a warm meal, and compassionate support. Whether setting up shelters, distributing supplies, or assisting with meals, your presence brings comfort and stability during uncertain times. What you’ll do: Help set up and operate emergency shelters Assist with distributing disaster supplies, beverages, and meals Provide comfort kits and essential items to shelter residents Support clients with empathy and clear communication Contribute to local disaster response — and have the option to deploy nationally if desired and neededWhat you’ll need: Compassion and a desire to help others Strong communication and teamwork skills Willingness to be flexible and responsive during disaster situationsWhy It Matters: When disaster strikes, safe shelter is one of the most urgent needs. Your time and care can help families begin to recover and rebuild. Shelter volunteers are often the first face of hope people see after crisis — and that matters. Apply now: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org. Agency: American Red Cross American Red Cross
Step into action when disaster hits — help set up shelters and serve those in need. Be there when help can't wait. Join the Red Cross as a Shelter Team volunteer and play a vital role in supporting individuals and families affected by disasters. Shelter volunteers help ensure that those displaced by emergencies have a safe place to stay, a warm meal, and compassionate support. Whether setting up shelters, distributing supplies, or assisting with meals, your presence brings comfort and stability during uncertain times. What you’ll do: Help set up and operate emergency shelters Assist with distributing disaster supplies, beverages, and meals Provide comfort kits and essential items to shelter residents Support clients with empathy and clear communication Contribute to local disaster response — and have the option to deploy nationally if desired and neededWhat you’ll need: Compassion and a desire to help others Strong communication and teamwork skills Willingness to be flexible and responsive during disaster situationsWhy It Matters: When disaster strikes, safe shelter is one of the most urgent needs. Your time and care can help families begin to recover and rebuild. Shelter volunteers are often the first face of hope people see after crisis — and that matters. Apply now: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org. Agency: American Red Cross Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Mar 28, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 Zip Code: 99205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Support families after disaster. Join our Disaster Action Team.American Red Cross
Bringing comfort and support to families in their first moments of need. When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors. Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in. Agency: American Red Cross American Red Cross
Bringing comfort and support to families in their first moments of need. When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors. Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in. Agency: American Red Cross Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Mar 28, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 Zip Code: 99205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Spokane Complex Fire Relief – Donation Sorting EventThe community showed up — now we need volunteers to help us finish the job! Who We Are Partners INW is a local nonprofit providing essential resources to individuals and families throughout our community, including food, clothing, diapers, hygiene products, and other basic necessities. Why This Project Is Happening When the Spokane Complex Fires impacted our community, the response was incredible. Individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and organizations stepped up with an overwhelming amount of donated resources to help our neighbors affected by the fires. We became a major collection and distribution point for those donations, and while the immediate crisis has slowed, the work behind the scenes is not finished! Tuesday, September 30 10:00 AM–2:00 PM 17002 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Volunteers will work together to sort, organize, and prepare donated items so these resources can continue moving where they are needed most.Volunteers will help sort, organize, and prepare the remaining fire relief donations so these resources can continue moving where they are needed most. This is a special off-site Partners INW volunteer project and is perfect for individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups who want to serve together. Come ready to work, have some fun, and help us finish what this amazing community started! Agency: Partners Inland Northwest The community showed up — now we need volunteers to help us finish the job! Who We Are Partners INW is a local nonprofit providing essential resources to individuals and families throughout our community, including food, clothing, diapers, hygiene products, and other basic necessities. Why This Project Is Happening When the Spokane Complex Fires impacted our community, the response was incredible. Individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and organizations stepped up with an overwhelming amount of donated resources to help our neighbors affected by the fires. We became a major collection and distribution point for those donations, and while the immediate crisis has slowed, the work behind the scenes is not finished! Tuesday, September 30 10:00 AM–2:00 PM 17002 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Volunteers will work together to sort, organize, and prepare donated items so these resources can continue moving where they are needed most.Volunteers will help sort, organize, and prepare the remaining fire relief donations so these resources can continue moving where they are needed most. This is a special off-site Partners INW volunteer project and is perfect for individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups who want to serve together. Come ready to work, have some fun, and help us finish what this amazing community started! Agency: Partners Inland Northwest Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 99037 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Help people find safe, stable housing after disaster (Deployment Opportunity)American Red Cross
Supporting the next step toward stability and recovery.
When housing is disrupted in communities after a disaster it can be difficult for some people to find new long-term housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associates help shelter residents create personalized plans to overcome roadblocks and transition to sustainable housing solutions. They play a critical role in reducing disaster-caused displacement and aiding in long-term recovery for individuals. Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of disaster-caused displacement. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org Agency: American Red Cross American Red Cross
Supporting the next step toward stability and recovery.
When housing is disrupted in communities after a disaster it can be difficult for some people to find new long-term housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associates help shelter residents create personalized plans to overcome roadblocks and transition to sustainable housing solutions. They play a critical role in reducing disaster-caused displacement and aiding in long-term recovery for individuals. Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of disaster-caused displacement. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org Agency: American Red Cross Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Nov 13, 2026 Zip Code: 99205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join our Kitchen Team
Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children. Please consider joining our team as a kitchen assistant, dishwasher, or meal packager. There are no specific skills needed, and you will receive excellent training as you work alongside our kitchen professionals. A Washington State Food Worker card is required. If you are interested, please fill out the online volunteer application on our website. There are many ways to support our services and be a part of a fun, productive team. We hope you'll join us! If you have questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, our Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300. Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen
Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children. Please consider joining our team as a kitchen assistant, dishwasher, or meal packager. There are no specific skills needed, and you will receive excellent training as you work alongside our kitchen professionals. A Washington State Food Worker card is required. If you are interested, please fill out the online volunteer application on our website. There are many ways to support our services and be a part of a fun, productive team. We hope you'll join us! If you have questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, our Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300. Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Inventory Team Member
Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children. Become a member of our food inventory team! Along with other volunteers, you will help stock, organize, bag and box perishable and pantry foods. This position requires no special skills and you will receive training. Standing, stooping, reaching and lifting needed. Please reach out to learn more about this position and current openings. Please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.
Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen
Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children. Become a member of our food inventory team! Along with other volunteers, you will help stock, organize, bag and box perishable and pantry foods. This position requires no special skills and you will receive training. Standing, stooping, reaching and lifting needed. Please reach out to learn more about this position and current openings. Please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.
Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join the WCFR Team: Become a Locker Porter!Are you a "people person" who loves being outdoors? We’re looking for friendly faces to help the incredible women we serve navigate our brand-new food locker system. As a Locker Porter, you aren’t just handing out bags—you’re delivering fresh groceries and gourmet, chef-prepared dinners with a side of dignity and a smile. Our new 16-unit locker system is the first of its kind in Spokane, and we are assembling a team of Locker Porters to cover (3) 3-hour shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (8:30-11:30 AM, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 2:30-5:30 PM). If you are interested in joining our dynamic outdoor team, please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300. Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen Are you a "people person" who loves being outdoors? We’re looking for friendly faces to help the incredible women we serve navigate our brand-new food locker system. As a Locker Porter, you aren’t just handing out bags—you’re delivering fresh groceries and gourmet, chef-prepared dinners with a side of dignity and a smile. Our new 16-unit locker system is the first of its kind in Spokane, and we are assembling a team of Locker Porters to cover (3) 3-hour shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (8:30-11:30 AM, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 2:30-5:30 PM). If you are interested in joining our dynamic outdoor team, please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300. Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Distribute Meals For Fire ReliefAs a member of our Fire Relief Meal Distribution team, you will help provide hot meals to those affected by the wildfires in the area. Volunteers in this role assist our staff with setup, loading food into vehicles, directing drivers through the car line, and serving on weekday afternoons. If you are interested in joining our dynamic outdoor team, please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300. Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen As a member of our Fire Relief Meal Distribution team, you will help provide hot meals to those affected by the wildfires in the area. Volunteers in this role assist our staff with setup, loading food into vehicles, directing drivers through the car line, and serving on weekday afternoons. If you are interested in joining our dynamic outdoor team, please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300. Agency: Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: Yes |