Needs From: Volunteer Center of Kitsap County

Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness leads to negative health outcomes.  Meals on Wheels Kitsap seeks to provide meals, nutrition, and support services to improve the quality of life for seniors and others with hunger and health needs in Kitsap County.  In order to support people aging in place with good nutrition, independence and dignity, Kitsap Phone Friends is intended to connect lonely seniors and adults with disabilities who may be socially isolated for a variety of reasons, with others in their community.

Volunteer Qualifications/Abilities

Training provided. Additionally, volunteers must pass a background check and attend any required trainings.  If making calls in office, COVDI-19 Vaccination proof required.  Please contact Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information.  

Meals on Wheels Kitsap (MOWK) is seeking Home Delivered Meals Drivers to delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in the Greater Bremerton area. Volunteer drivers: provide critical outreach and safety checks to decrease social isolation; support seniors to live well independently; and ensure our community’s seniors do not go without a nutritious meal.

We are currently training regular AND substitute positions. Please contact us at 360.377.8511 to have an application mailed/emailed to you or visit us at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org. Prospective volunteers may download a Volunteer Application under the Support tab. Regular drivers commit to a once a week delivery, which takes no more than 2 hours roundtrip.

Currently, we are recruiting for regular route coverage on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Sub coverage for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (short and long-term sub positions), and on-call positions.  

All MOWK volunteers must complete a background check, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a Volunteer Orientation.  Home Delivered Meals Drivers are additionally required to:

We welcome teams of friends/families/work associates/other.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Green at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information. 

Assistance needed to deliver food, hygiene and other basic necessities from main sorting & storage facility as needed. Deliveries are made weekly or monthly to schools and programs across Kitsap County.

We are actively seeking volunteers to pack weekend food bags and hygiene kits, help sort and organize donations for distribution, donation procurement, community and teen outreach, assist with events, help deliver basic necessities, serve on our Advisory Council or Fundraising Committee, and spread the word about our mission. You can donate an hour of time a month or 40 hours a week! The choice is yours and we appreciate the gift of your valuable time!

StandUp for Kids has been dedicated to the mission of ending the cycle of youth homelessness coast-to-coast for more than 30 years, while we consistently earn the highest ratings possible from industry watchdogs like Charity Navigator and Guidestar!

Founded in 1992, StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County is an all-volunteer chapter that assists unaccompanied, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 12-24 with basic necessities, and collaborates with other community partners to provide these teens and young adults the support they need to help them transition from surviving to THRIVING!  We have many volunteer opportunities available, so give us a call! 

Provide care and support to persons who have disaster-related or disaster-aggravated unmet health needs. 

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

Disaster Mental Health (DMH) responders provide approved disaster mental health interventions that focus on basic care, support and crisis management for individuals experiencing disaster-related stress.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Join us and turn your compassion into action by becoming a volunteer today. We are actively recruiting for these critical volunteer roles:

StandUp for Kids has been dedicated to the mission of ending the cycle of youth homelessness coast-to-coast for more than 30 years, while we consistently earn the highest ratings possible from industry watchdogs like Charity Navigator and Guidestar!

Founded in 1992, StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County is an all-volunteer chapter that assists unaccompanied, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 12-24 with basic necessities, and collaborates with other community partners to provide these teens and young adults the support they need to help them transition from surviving to THRIVING!  We have many volunteer opportunities available, so give us a call! 

Process donations that come into our thrift store.  Join a fun crew and learn how we sort through and evaluate donations, including tagging, stocking, and how we market merchandise. 

Our Thrift Store is an important support stream for our Food Bank, emergency services, and programs for the community.  Joining our store team is a vital part of helping those in need in North Kitsap. 

Work a three-hour shift Tuesday-Saturday or we will customize a shift to meet your needs.

The Alzheimer’s Association, is looking for Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group Facilitators. The goal of the Alzheimer’s Early Stage support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems and have a safe place to express and share their journey with the disease. 

Qualifications:

Do you enjoy history? Kitsap County has a wonderful rich history to share and you can do that by becoming one of our Docents. We are fortunate enough to have several schools and organizations that come in for scheduled tours and we would like to train you to teach the public about our county. So many stories and interesting facts, help us to make history come alive.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is seeking episodic Volunteers for possible remote or community outreach off-site or behind-the-scenes on-site curatorial, marketing or education department projects. No experience or art background necessary, adults and teens age 18+ -- we will train you. Good people skills required and fluent computer skills preferred. Episodic volunteers assist with select events or special projects (e.g. curatorial research or data entry, marketing flyer distribution, education department support, or strong, careful lifters for installation crew -- possibly other volunteer opportunities as they arise). Commitment/hours determined by department, per project/goal. You do not need to live on island, reasonable commute from the Kitsap Peninsula and Seattle Ferry. Please apply online: https://www.biartmuseum.org/volunteer-application/

Respond with the Disaster Action Team as families are displaced by house fires or other local disasters. The team makes sure that the immediate emergency needs of shelter, food, and clothing are met and also provides empathy and compassion in light of the losses experienced by the clients. No experience necessary, training provided.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

Hello!

We are Ser Arte, a new and exciting nonprofit performing arts group in Kitsap County!

If you love the arts and want to see them flourish here in Kitsap - please consider joining us on this adventure!

We are going to be having our premiere fundraiser August 16th, 2023. We are much in need of someone who is a fantastic organizer and also someone who is well connected in the community and loves the challenge of raising money.

We have big dreams and also need help on the administrative side. If you have experience with nonprofits, we would love to talk to you!

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Seeds of Grace is looking for motivated volunteers with events experience to join our events committee! Think you could help lead us through the year with exciting and innovative events? Join the team!

Graduate Strong provides financial aid filing assistance to youth and families in schools and in the community. We are looking for volunteers interested in supporting these efforts through events with groups and 1:1. 

Training is required and offered twice per year (fall/spring). Financial Aid Navigators have access to a calendar showing all of the potential events to participate in and sign up on their own when available. Fall (October 1-Dec 15) is the busiest time of the year with many events scheduled primarily during the day Monday-Friday. 

Have a heart for helping seniors?  Providing friendship, belonging and community - Meals on Wheels Kitsap provides nutritionally balanced meals to Kitsap seniors.  We are currently recruiting volunteers to support current site needs and build capacity to re-open future meal sites throughout our community.  

Current location needs:  Bremerton Senior Center, Thursdays and Fridays.

Community Dining Volunteers work in teams of two or more to:

Successful volunteers: understand and follow Meals on Wheels Kitsap procedures and policies; provide a welcoming environment for all of the reserved diners; respect the host site; and ensure meal service and ensure cleanup is completed by 1:00 PM.  

As a program volunteer, Community Dining Volunteers are required to:

Contact: Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360.377.8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information or to have a volunteer application packet sent to you.

The St. Vincent de Paul Assistance office (food bank) serves families in Bremerton. Interviewers greet clients at the front desk and speak to them about what needs they have (and which foods they would use). Interviewers speak to clients one on one and their work is extremely rewarding. This is office work, however there is repetitive sitting and standing. Our computer program is simple to use.

We need interviewers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 10:15 to 2:30. Experience in a food bank is not necessary, we will train you! Volunteers make the food bank at St. Vincent de Paul possible. 

The Assistance Office is located at 1137 North Callow Avenue. Volunteers are needed to prepare food baskets and other assistance to local families. We are looking for compassionate people to give their time to our food bank. Help us to help others by volunteering for any of the following positions:

□ Interviewers to determine the needs of individuals requesting assistance.
□ Food room workers to stock and prepare food baskets.
□ Workers to clean facilities and sort and stock items.

Volunteers choose one day per week that they are able to commit to a four hour shift, 10:15 am to 2:30 pm. We need volunteers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Please email Felicia@svdpaul.org to set up a time to tour our food bank and join our team!

The Kitsap Community Food Co-op is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator! 

The Food Co-op is seeking a volunteer coordinator. This position starts off as a volunteer job with the ability to move towards a paid position in the future. Please email resume and cover letter to info@kitsapfood.coop by April 30th.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The volunteer coordinator provides professional staff support to KCFC volunteers, ensuring that all volunteers feel empowered to take action on behalf of the co-op, while feeling engaged and appreciated.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The volunteer coordinator reports directly to the board of directors, and is managed by the President of the board along with other staff roles. This role is responsible for all aspects of volunteer recruitment, retention, and appreciation, and communicating . Membership coordinator will be a supportive role only to this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

o   Working with several avenues, engage in ongoing recruitment of volunteers for tasks, committees and the board of directors

o   Respond in a timely manner to incoming volunteer inquiries

o   Interview/process incoming volunteers, and delegate to tasks, roles/committees as appropriate

o   Work with committees to develop volunteer job descriptions as needed

o   Organize regular training and engagement opportunities for volunteers

o   Work with committee leadership to identify volunteer needs, and communicate strategy associated with filling those roles

o   Act as liaison between the Board, committees and the volunteer base

o   Positive, supportive and energetic communications to volunteers

o   Conflict resolution and support for volunteers as needed

o   Maintain & update Co-op 101 Volunteer Training document on a regular basis.

o   Maintain database of volunteers, track volunteer hours

o   Provide/Organize training of volunteers preceding events as needed

o   Provide a report to the Board of Directors each month and attendance at board meetings when possible

o   Plan one volunteer appreciation event annually

o   Send out thank you cards and evaluations to volunteers after events

o   Work with the newsletter team to create a quarterly newsletter for volunteers

Story from Amelia, Case Manager: “Our Fresh Start shower program volunteers do several different jobs such as greet clients, check them in, help them find clothing, and refreshing/sanitizing the showers. While doing these jobs, many volunteers get to know our clients. When we have regular clients and volunteers, our volunteers can be seen as mentors to our clients. Our clients talk to them and tell them about life or problems that they’re going through, and our volunteers listen to them, support them, and encourage them.”

Mission 

To provide all members of our community with personal dignity, Fishline Food Bank & Comprehensive Services, in collaboration with Kitsap Rescue Mission and the City of Poulsbo, will operate a pilot mobile shower program that will provide the unsheltered neighbors of North Kitsap access to public hygiene services. 

 General Description 

The Shower Attendant supports the Fishline Fresh Start program staff in offering a free shower service to those without access to consistent hygiene services. This position involves multi-tasking, from assisting with daily set-up, making sure the shower trailer is clean and operational, organizing hygiene items and cleaning after each guest (per CDC COVID-19 guidelines). This position also requires the ability to work with diverse populations with a compassionate and welcoming demeanor. The shower attendant will greet every shower guest, guide them to what supplies they need for the shower, walk them to the stall and monitor the time allotted. This is an outdoor position and will be subject to inclement weather, proper coverings and equipment will be supplied. The ability to stand, bend and move around for some periods of time is strongly suggested. Loose, comfortable clothing with applicable layers for weather and closed-toed comfortable shoes is required. There will be a minimum of two shower attendants per shift along with program staff. 

Necessary Skills: 

Engage in regular meetings with other volunteers and staff as we brainstorm, plan, and implement fundraising efforts for the rescued animals living at One Heart Wild.  

Gallery Docent volunteers continually rotate through both floors of our museum, supervising and interpreting exhibitions while engaging guests in active and meaningful art conversations. This role serves as an arts ambassador, directly coordinating with and supporting the Gallery and Volunteer Manager, as well as Curatorial Associates and the Curatorial Department.  Growth opportunities include the ability to interact with and demonstrate select artworks, to lead group tours and to assist the Curatorial Department and BIMA Staff with other museum-related tasks, projects or events. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) preferred. You do not have to live on island nor have an arts background -- just possess a love of the arts, love to talk with people and love learning. We will teach you how to share with visitors the diversity of artists and forms of creativity endemic to our region. We are seeking a minimum volunteer commitment of two 2 - 2 1/2 hour shifts per month. Permission to run a background check and ability to follow our volunteer agreement. Apply here: https://www.biartmuseum.org/volunteer-application/

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping to provide groceries to children, families, and seniors in need within our community. We invite you to join us in making a difference by volunteering in any number of our volunteer roles - check-in desk to interview clients, assisting in restocking, repackaging food items, supporting our grocery rescue program, or directly serving those we support. Every task contributes to ensuring that no one goes hungry.

For more details, please call our office 360-479-6188 or visit our website at bremertonfoodline.org. Please note that all volunteers are required to complete an application and undergo a background check to ensure the safety of our team and the vulnerable populations we serve. Group volunteer opportunities are available with prior arrangement. We look forward to your support!

Sample Shifts Include:

 Glean Lead

This person will work closely with the Kitsap Harvest team to learn and become competent at being a skilled leader. All we need is a willingness to learn!

Since all volunteers get to take home a portion of the harvest, Glean Leaders have access to fresh fruit all season long. This is the perfect opportunity for people who like to preserve food and who want to give back to the community. We ask that Glean Leaders be available on a consistent day and can commit to the entire harvest season.

Government Liaisons collaborate with government partners to communicate, plan and coordinate service delivery to clients and communities, share information with key stakeholders, and seek opportunities for partnership that result in more efficient service to clients. 

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

General upkeep of the animal sanctuary grounds, including but not limited to: storm clean-up, path maintenance, trail maintenance and mud mitigation. Hours needed in a week is dependent on weather and what may be needed to maintain a safe environment for animals and people of all ages and abilities.

Help with construction and building repair projects around the One Heart Wild animal care sanctuary. Time needed on-site will vary from week to week, and is dependent on what needs tending to. 

Have a heart for helping seniors? Are the values of providing friendship, belonging and community important to you?  Meals on Wheels Kitsap provides nutritionally balanced meals to Kitsap seniors through meal programs at various locations in Kitsap County.  In addition to the freshly prepared meals, our dining locations provide an opportunity to socialize, meet neighbors and make new friends.  We are currently recruiting volunteers to open another hot meal site in South Kitsap starting in August.

Location needs:  Port Orchard Area (Tu/Th - hot meals)

Time Commitment: 11AM-1PM, one shift a week

Community Dining Volunteers work in teams of two or more to: - 

Successful volunteers: understand and follow Meals on Wheels Kitsap procedures and policies; provide a welcoming environment for all of the reserved diners; respect the host site; and ensure meal service and ensure cleanup is completed no later than 1:00 PM.  

As a program volunteer, Community Dining Volunteers are required to:

Contact: Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360.377.8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information or to have a volunteer application packet sent to you.

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Our DAT team is responsible for:

Further requirements:

We need help to get rid of weeds from our onsite garden. During the summer we offer fresh strawberries, blueberries and much more onsite. Help us get these fruits available for those in need. 

Great opportunity for those who love the outdoors! No experience needed. Flexible hours

The goal of the Home Fire Campaign is to reduce the rate of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over 5 years. Help us achieve this goal by planning and coordinating installation events. During these events smoke alarms are installed and discussion of fire safety and disaster preparedness planning.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

Host Families needed in the Kingston, Bremerton,  Olympic and Central Kitsap High School area's for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  Families are volunteers that give a student a place to sleep/study, daily meals and a loving home.  All families are vetted and screened prior to approval.   www.aspectfoundation.org/cbc for criminal background checks and www.aspectfoundation.org to fill out the host family inquiry.

The students arrive mid/end of August, stay until mid June, have their own spending money, medical insurance, blend into the host families daily routine and attend the host community local high school

To ensure the intake process is accomplished in timely manner and provide an excellent experience for all new volunteers joining the American Red Cross.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

The Lord's Neighborhood Diner is looking for a kitchen manager. This is a volunteer position which requires about 4 - 8 hours a week. The duties are to coordinate the food for meals by: ordering food though Northwest Harvest via the internet/phone; picking up food from the Bremerton Food Bank; develop a menu for the volunteers to cook; moving food from the freezer to the fridge; keeping an inventory of food including date received.

You will not be working alone. We have a small but dedicated volunteer base to ensure no one is unsupported. We will provide hands-on training and make sure that this opportunity to serve your community is a rich and satisfying experience for who ever decides to accept this challenge. 

Currently we need a driver and driver assistant to take over every other Thursday afternoon's route, delivering boxes of food starting on Thursday, November 16th, from 1pm to 3pm.

Generally, we are looking for volunteers to help with produce pick-up from several of our existing routes. The ideal volunteer commitment is every other week on a set schedule for one of our pickup routes. Our collection routes include Farmers Markets, Neighborhood Donation Stations, Partner Organizations providing both fresh and recovered produce. Using the preferred method of transport, the produce is collected and then delivered to the Kitsap Harvests aggregation/distribution hub.

If you have any questions  let us know at info@kitsapharvest.org.

This is a program that is in its third year here at KTAC. It is for Central Kitsap School District 1st graders. We teach them basic water safety and swimming skills at no cost to the schools. We have 5 different schools coming this school year and need volunteers that can be on the deck, in the water and helping to direct the kids from the buses to the pool area. This is a valuable program as we have over 180 miles of shoreline in Kitsap county and it is imperative that kids have basic skills to protect them and others around them.

We have a couple small areas that need mowing and weed wacking. If you'd like to get some volunteer hours this summer with a very flexible schedule, this might be for you! 

This active 9-year-old boy, who lives in West Bremerton, is interested in knowing more about becoming a lawyer. You don't have to be a lawyer, but that would be a bonus. Mentoring is an amazing experience for both the mentor and mentee. This child is looking for a mentor who will participate in fun activities. His favorite subject in school is math. His favorite things to do with people is play soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, pool, tennis, pickle ball and video games. He would also like to know more about E Sports.

As you a man who is ready to be a mentor? You can make a positive impact now. Learn more!

Volunteer Services is a program of Catholic Community Service and is in need of additional drivers in all areas of Kitsap county.  With the help of volunteers we provide transportation, yard service, repairs and household tasks to low-income seniors and disabled adults.  Our main request however is for transportation.   These are low income seniors with no other means of transportation.  We may take them to medical appointments, grocery stores or even church.  Even with Medicaid they are not provided transport to the grocery stores.

Our volunteers use their own vehicles and we provide additional liability policy, plus mileage reimbursement.  We have a great online scheduling program to help you volunteer on YOUR TIME.

We look forward to you joining our team!   Please feel free to email  me  with any questions.

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve. 501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.  -FIUTS Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please visit: https://www.501commons.org/engage.

Join our Camp Stand by Me team by assisting in our camp office in Vaughn, WA. Your time will help our staff be able to focus on providing unique outdoor activities for campers. This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer and gain a sense of accomplishment helping people of all abilities experience an action-packed summer camp! Easter Seals Camp Stand by Me provides week-long overnight camps throughout the summer, where campers have the ability to participate in swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, and so much more. As an office volunteer, you will be assisting our Camp Director at the on-site office with:

Come help make a difference in the the lives of so many people with disabilities.

Join the Empowering Youth Mentor Program (EYMP) and make a difference in the lives of young people in Kitsap County, who are 8-21! The EYMP connects caring mentors with youth in need of guidance and support. As a mentor, you'll have the chance to inspire, encourage, and empower a young person as they navigate life's challenges and pursue their goals. No previous mentoring experience required - just a genuine desire to make a positive impact!

Mentoring is an amazing experience for both the mentor and mentee. You can make a positive impact on this 13-year-old, who lives in West Bremerton. He is looking for a mentor who will participate in fun activities. His favorite subjects in school are math and history. His favorite things to do with people is play basketball and football, as well as video games. He's interested in knowing more about possibly becoming an engineer and wants to learn how to weld.

As you ready to be a mentor? Learn more!

Mentoring is an amazing experience for both the mentor and mentee. You can make a positive impact on this 8-year-old history buff, who lives in West Bremerton. He is looking for a mentor who will participate in fun activities. His favorite subjects in school are math and PE, and enjoys the school library. His favorite things to do with people is to watch YouTube, play video games and play on a trampoline. He's interested in knowing more about possibly becoming a chef! His favorite food is a big mac and he taught himself some Spanish.

As you ready to be a mentor? Learn more!

This Port Orchard teen likes to ride dirt bikes, play baseball and airsoft. He would like someone to help him with his schoolwork and to have fun with. He is interested in the military, so active duty or ex-military is a bonus.

Marketing Volunteer Needed:
The Co-op is in need of volunteers to help with our marketing team. We are looking for folks with skills in:

Marketing - messaging, content creation 

Events - outreach to the community

Web site management

Social Media

Questions or for more information, please contact volunteers@kitsapfood.coop or 360-813-1301

Provide feeding, sheltering or bulk distribution services for clients, disaster responders or staff.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

Join the Empowering Youth Mentor Program (EYMP) and make a difference in the lives of boys and young men in Kitsap County, who are 8-21! EYMP connects caring mentors with youth in need of guidance and support. As a mentor, you'll have the chance to inspire, encourage, and empower a young man or boy as they navigate life's challenges and pursue their goals. No previous mentoring experience required - just a genuine desire to make a positive impact!

Make a difference in the life of a 10yo girl's life (and yours) by being her mentor. Spanish is her first language and the language her mother speaks, so it would be a plus if you speak Spanish. She wants someone to talk with, to create art and play games...

Join the Empowering Youth Mentor Program (EYMP) and make a difference in the lives of young people in Kitsap County, who are 8-21! The EYMP connects caring mentors with youth in need of guidance and support. As a mentor, you'll have the chance to inspire, encourage, and empower a young person as they navigate life's challenges and pursue their goals. No previous mentoring experience required - just a genuine desire to make a positive impact!

We at the Central Kitsap Food Bank serve the community by alleviating food insecurity.  At the same time, we want to present our Food Bank at its best.  We are looking for volunteers that can come in for an hour and do full clean to prepare for the next day.  This position is for Monday’s from 1-2.  We are closed on all Federal Holidays.  Please contact J’aime our volunteer coordinator at info@ckfoodbank.org if you are interested. 

We are looking for individuals who can assist us with the running of the shelter. Volunteers are able to choose the amount of time they are able to contribute a week/month, as well as anything in particular they are looking to get involved in. To qualify you must be someone willing to meet our clients where they are, non judgemental or demeaning; have an open heart and a listening ear.

The volunteers are there to ensure the safety of the clients, ensuring only those with authorization are allowed into the facility, there is a little house keeping to be done but most of this is done by the clients themselves as part of their living skills training.

The morning shift duties include:

- sign-in's 

- collaborate with afternoon/evening volunteer to discuss any information they will need to know 

- Perform wake-up call at 7:45 AM

- Unlock front door

- Check residents chores

- Read shift log

- Room checks

- Answer phone

- House laundry

- Make up intake folders, if needed

- Update shift log

- Shift turnover to next volunteer

 We know your time is valuable as a volunteer so we are requesting anyone who is available for a 3-4 hour shift, which ever works best for your schedule. However many days a week is up to you as well! The morning shift is available any time between 10 am - 1 pm. The house closes up at 10 and the overnight volunteer takes over. 

Museum Attendants are an integral part of the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum’s operations, staffing the museum’s lobby desk, greeting and orienting all museum visitors to the building and the museum exhibition content, and serving as a resource for visitor inquiries regarding exhibition content or even local services. Our Museum Attendants help the museum accomplish its mission of preserving and interpreting naval undersea history, science, and operations for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and the people of the United States.

Museum Attendants serve as the welcoming and competent presence at the museum, allowing U.S. and international visitors to learn about the history and technology of U.S. Navy undersea advances and endeavors. Museum Attendants carry out museum policies and procedures to ensure visitor and artifact safety and proper visitation accounting. Based on COVID-19 conditions, additional health and safety protocols will be practiced.

Museum Attendants should display the following qualities:

Help our visitors bring part of their BIMA experience home by volunteering in BIMA’s Museum Store! We’re looking for volunteers who want to share their talents in the store and provide customer service and support in a fun and ever-changing environment. The BIMA Museum Store specializes in extending the visitor experience by offering locally produced and designed products that highlight the art and craft of the Puget Sound Region. Store volunteers will be a core point of contact with all visitors, and must be comfortable with initiating conversation, helping customers to access store merchandise, learning our point-of-sale system, handling money, and maintaining a general knowledge of store vendors and artists. If you have previous retail experience or customer service experience, this may be a great opportunity to assist the store team in extending the mission of BIMA.

Apply now to join the Nature Nuts community as an Outdoor Volunteer! This is a great opportunity to be part of a team committed to building safe and inclusive environments for young people in outdoor environments.

Outdoor Volunteers work with a team of staff to facilitate an 8:30AM to 6PM summer day camp program for Kitsap County youth entering K-3. Outdoor Volunteers help lead traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, beach time, and active games. They also help create programming around a theme that changes week to week and participate in daily field expeditions to parks on and near Bainbridge Island. Outdoor Volunteers are supervised by the Program Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

Become a leader on our team where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities. This is a position for up to 30 hours per week.

Peacock Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Greet & direct visitors to their destination. Provide basic information to visitors about hospital services. 

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

The Puget Sound Navy Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the naval heritage of the Pacific Northwest from 1840 to the present for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and the people of the United States.

As a museum volunteer, you are our direct link to the public. Wherever you work in the Museum, your knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment directly help make PSNM a pleasant and enjoyable place for our visitors. Currently, we need volunteers to assist with front desk operations or the gift shop. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Alex Hostettler at 360-627-2271 or you can email me at info.psnm@navy.mil

The Puget Sound Navy Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the naval heritage of the Pacific Northwest from 1840 to the present for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and the people of the United States.

As a museum volunteer, you are our direct link to the public. Wherever you work in the Museum, your knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment directly help make PSNM a pleasant and enjoyable place for our visitors. Currently, we need volunteers to assist with front desk operations or the gift shop. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Alex Hostettler at 360-627-2271 or you can email me at info.psnm@navy.mil

Oasis Centers are a place for youth to come in off the streets and just be. They can connect with others, share a meal, build friendships and access things that a lot of us take for granted, like showers, laundry and other resources.

If you walk into an Oasis Center, you are going to walk into a lot of fun! Friday Late Nights offer a special night during the week for kids to participate in pool and basketball tournaments and eat a dinner together. Field trips take kids to new places and outside experiences. And every day there are activities, games, discussions, and snacks.

In all that happens, we want youth to know there is a safe place for them to grow and be surrounded be people who will encourage them on to freedom and fullness.

The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for reliable volunteers who would like to work in an office setting. Duties would include, but not limited to:

No experience is required. Familiarity with Word and Excel would be preferred. Must be comfortable answering phone and speaking with visitors.

Please drop your resume by the Chamber office or email to Kathleen@silverdalechamber.com

Help new disaster services volunteers by developing training plans and other supporting services.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

Adopt a resident! Spend one on one time with a resident who could use a friend. Many of our residents enjoy having someone to read with, go for walks, arts and crafts, play card games, or simply just visit with them.

Hello!

We are Ser Arte, a new and exciting performance art group in Kistap County!

We are seeking someone who loves the arts and has great organizational skills and is really good at event planning.

We also need someone who is a crackerjack at community relations and loves the challenge of fundraising.

If either one of these sounds like you and you have time and energy and want to help build something truly exceptional please contact us!

Thank you!

Would you like to spend a morning, afternoon or evening helping at Bloedel Reserve? We welcome and depend on volunteers of all types to keep the Reserve the inspiring garden it is. Volunteers share their time in a variety of ways: from helping in the gardens, leading tours, greeting guests and helping with special events. Whatever your passion, the Reserve can use your interest and skills.

Meeting with other volunteers and staff to brainstorm, plan, and implement community engagement and events for connecting the public to One Heart Wild. Familiarizing oneself with the journeys of our animals, as most have come from traumatic and abusive environments, and sharing their inspiring stories with the public. 

Can expect a 2 hour meeting once a month, and then event and activity hours as applicable. 

We are looking for a generous volunteer to stay at the house overnight. How ever many days is up to the volunteer. A few of the duties include:

- Maintain all of the rules and boundaries for volunteers and residents;

- Oversees the dispensing of bed linens, towels, toiletries and cosmetics to accommodate the needs of the residents;

- See that residents are completing their chores and abiding by all house rules. 

We currently have 2 overnight/live-in staff but we need people willing to rotate nights. Proper training will be applied for those who are committed to this volunteer position. Please contact us for more information.

We want to showcase our hardworking, home-building families in the Mutual Self-Help Housing Program, but we need your help! 

Some experience preferred. Hours based on your schedule.

Open until satisfied.

There are 10 youth waiting for mentors in South Kitsap, mostly boys. 

Join the Empowering Youth Mentor Program (EYMP) and make a difference in the lives of young people in Port Orchard, who are 8-21! EYMP connects caring mentors with youth in need of guidance and support. As a mentor, you'll have the chance to inspire, encourage, and empower a young person as they navigate life's challenges and pursue their goals. No previous mentoring experience required - just a genuine desire to make a positive impact!

Assist the Volunteer Management Team to implement the regional volunteer workforce recruitment plan.

Become a volunteer by applying at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1.

The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health services to people impacted by disasters and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery.

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).

Please click "respond" if you have interest in this opportunity!

Join the American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces Program at the Naval Hospital Bremerton. We are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about serving the military community and has program management, volunteer management experience, or a desire to learn.

Responsibilities include:

Training will be provided. 

We are in need of volunteers to help in our warehouse area. We would like for you to help us repackage bulk donations and help unload our truck with the daily donations. We will provide masks and gloves for you, if needed.

Northwest Hospitality (NWH) curates a list of resources available to unhoused neighbors and others with unstable housing. This list is shared publicly on our website and also used to print hardcopies of local resource lists for distribution with hygiene kits in projects with groups throughout Washington state. As we grow the list we can better serve our neighbors here in Kitsap and around Washington.

Resource Curators will have access to NWH's online database of resources which populates both the online tool and is used to generate the local print versions by county.

Resouce Curators will check existing entries for errors/updates, fill in gaps in the resource categories for all of the counties throughout Washington State, and search for opportunities to include new resources and categories in our resource tools.

This volunteer opportunity is entirely remote and very low-pressure. It would be excellent for anybody who is interested in going into social services as it will help you familiarize yourself with the resources available to people in our state.

Popular group activities include: arts and crafts, music, bingo, table and board games, worship services and Bible study. We are willing to work with your hobbies and passions, to create new and interesting group activities for our residents.

Meals on Wheels Kitsap (MOWK) is seeking Home Delivered Meals Drivers to delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in the Central Kitsap area. Volunteer drivers: provide critical outreach and safety checks to decrease social isolation; support seniors to live well independently; and ensure our community’s seniors do not go without a nutritious meal.

We have two Thursday route openings - one which serves the urban area in Silverdale east of HWY 3 and the other mostly rural, west of HWY 3.  Route drivers are trained on both to support coverage and rotate the routes every other week.  Please contact Jennifer at 360.377.8511 to have an application mailed/emailed to you or visit us at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org. Prospective volunteers may download a Volunteer Application under the Support tab. Regular drivers commit to a once a week delivery.  Approximate route delivery time roundtrip from the kitchen is around 2.5 hours (from 10:30 AM-1 PM) if done solo.  Teams are welcome to apply.

All MOWK volunteers must complete a background check, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a Volunteer Orientation.  Home Delivered Meals Drivers are additionally required to:

We welcome teams of friends/families/work associates/other.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Green at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information. 

CCS Volunteer Services provides FREE transportation to seniors & people with disabilities.  Taking them to doctors appointments, shopping, errands or even church.  These clients do not qualify for other services and rely on our community volunteers for transportation. 

With the ease of our computer scheduling , you choose when you are available to Volunteer!  Additional insurance coverage & mileage reimbursement is provided. 

If you enjoy helping others, have a clean driving record and no criminal activity....We look forward to you joining our team.

Must have own vehicle, clean driving and background with up to date vehicle insurance. 

Human Resources services are essential to the success of nonprofits. However, many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to provide these services to assist their staffs and help achieve their missions. You can help by contributing your human resources skills and experience to help boost the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

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. As an HR consultant with 501 Commons you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

• Developing effective selection and recruitment process
• Assisting a nonprofit in recruiting staff members
• Conduct compensation study and advise the organization on equitable and responsible remuneration for staff
• Reviewing and updating employee handbook for compliance with federal and state law while being aligned to an organization’s mission, vision and culture.
• Creating a thoughtful performance management system

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:
• Access our resource library, and professional development workshops
• Learn new skills applicable to personal and professional situations
• Apply your background and expertise towards supporting the nonprofit community

For more information and to apply, please respond to this posting and visit Engage section of our website https://www.501commons.org/engage or reply to this posting.

Seeking someone to help manage social media & event posts, and coordinate with national organization to update blog and news feed. 

Volunteers needed!! Support unaccompanied, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 12-24 and help end the cycle of youth homelessness!

StandUp for Kids has been dedicated to the mission of ending the cycle of youth homelessness coast-to-coast for more than 30 years, while we consistently earn the highest ratings possible from industry watchdogs like Charity Navigator and Guidestar!

Founded in 1992, StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County is an all-volunteer chapter that assists unaccompanied, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 12-24 with basic necessities, and collaborates with other community partners to provide these teens and young adults the support they need to help them transition from surviving to THRIVING!  We have many volunteer opportunities available, so give us a call! 

We are seeking volunteers to help receive and sort donations from the community.  We have continued to accept donations, so there is a continual need for volunteers to sort the items (clothing, toys, and miscellaneous) and put them into corresponding bins.  Volunteers are also needed to fill orders made by our provider partners, who will then deliver the items to the families and children in need.

Please visit our website to see the most up-to-date information regarding days and times for volunteering: 

https://babycorner.volunteerhub.com/  Make sure you select West Sound!

We thank you for your interest in Eastside Baby Corner and look forward to hearing from you soon!

**New volunteer shifts will be added after the new year**

The Salvation Army's Soup Kitchen is open for free meals with Breakfast served at 8:00 AM and Lunch served at 12:00 PM. 

We need volunteers that can come volunteer on a regular basis and on-call.  Volunteer Hours available are 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM/Monday thru Friday. 

No cooking experience required just the desire to serve your community!

Would like a volunteer interested in working with children ages 12 months to 5 years old by helping core teachers with cleaning, organizing, planning, etc.  Would help children go to sleep at naptime and provide supervision during that time.  This would be on a consistent basis.  

The St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton Thrift Store seeks 2 volunteers for the jewelry department. Volunteers choose one or two days per week to work, days to choose from are Monday through Friday. 

If you love jewelry and you are passionate about our mission to feed, clothe and shelter our community, join us!

360-377-2929

We at the Central Kitsap Food Bank serve the community by alleviating food insecurity.  At the same time, we want to present our Food Bank at its best.  We are looking for volunteers that can come in for an hour and do full clean to prepare for the next day.  This position is for Thursday from 1-2.  We are closed on all Federal Holidays.  Please contact J’aime our volunteer coordinator at info@ckfoodbank.org if you are interested.