VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Opportunities | Benefits | Enrollment | Insurance Update | Hours

First off, we want to thank you for your interest in helping others in our community.  Whatcom Volunteer Center recruits and refers volunteers to over 350 partner agencies and manages a database of more than 3,500 volunteers’ skills and interests. From working with children to assisting the elderly,caring for the environment to fundraising for your favorite cause, there are many opportunities for you to contribute to your community and we can help you get started!

Orientations

We hold several volunteer orientations weekly, mostly at 12 noon and 5:15pm. These orientations are generally 45-minutes long and allow us to explain our policies, procedures and benefits. In addition to enrolling your specific skills and interests into our data base, we can help you narrow down your choices and point you in the direction of volunteer opportunities that best fit your needs. Please call 734-3055 to pre-register for an orientation.

• If you would like to see current opportunities with our partner agencies, click on Volunteer Opportunities (pdf version; requires Adobe Reader). Click on Volunteer Benefits to learn some of the benefits of enrolling with us.

• If you have decided to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Enrollment Form and call us at 734-3055 to sign up for an orientation. Bring the completed form with you to your orientation.

• If you will be driving to and from your volunteer site, please also fill out the Insurance Update form. Low income seniors may qualify for mileage reimbursement (see Page 2 of the Insurance Update).

If you are a current volunteer, click on Log Volunteer Hours to submit your hours now. No need to wait for the monthly newsletter!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Do you have a group that's interested in community service? CLICK HERE for more information on how to organize your group and find the right volunteer job for your group.

Volunteering with your family is a great way to teach children the value of giving while also getting involved in your community. CLICK HERE to find out how to get involved.