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Volunteer Organizations
| Organization: |
Alderwood Park Convalescent Center |
| Contact Person: |
Mia Scherer |
| Phone: |
(360) 733-2322 |
| Address: |
2726 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Mission Statement:
To serve our residents with individual, quality care designed to enhance independence, self-esteem and dignity.
Volunteer Opportunities: Recreation Dept. needs volunteers to assist residents with programs such as:
* Bingo
* Board Games
* Birthday Parties
* Ice Cream Socials
* Happy Hour
* Community Outings
* Arts/Craft Projects
* Gardening Group
* Cooking Club
* Manicures
* Men's Group
* Ladies Red Hat Society
* Individual one-to-one visits
We need help with programs Monday's thru Saturday's from 2:00 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. and also Monday's thru Thursday's from 6:15 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. You choose the programs you would be interested in helping out with. We can also work around your schedule for individual one-to-one visits. Please call and ask for Mia for more information regarding all of our volunteer opportunities we have available. |
| Organization: |
American Red Cross |
| Contact Person: |
Linnea Broker |
| Phone: |
(360) 733-3290 x3015 |
| Email: |
linneab@mtbredcross.org |
| Address: |
2111 King St.
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.mtbredcross.org |
Mission Statement:
American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. |
| Organization: |
Animals As Natural Therapy |
| Contact Person: |
Sonja Wingard |
| Phone: |
(360) 671-3509 |
| Email: |
animalsasnaturaltherapy@comcast.net |
| Address: |
721 Van Wick Road
Bellingham, WA 98226 |
| Website: |
http://www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org |
Mission Statement:
Animals as Natural Therapy strengthens our community by developing healthy, resilient individuals through animal-assisted education and personal growth.
We provide a safe, nurturing environment where persons practice skills essential for meaningful and successful relationships based on mutual respect, communication, responsibility, and trust. The relationship skills developed with the farm animals carry over into the rest of one's life. |
| Organization: |
Bellingham Festival of Music |
| Contact Person: |
Mary Grybeck |
| Phone: |
(360) 201-6621 |
| Email: |
marypat@steelecpa.com |
| Address: |
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.bellinghamfestival.org |
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Bellingham Festival of Music is to provide the area with educational opportunities to experience live music performances at the highest artistic level by nationally and internationally renowned musicians in a concentrated festival format.
Volunteer Opportunities include: Ushering, clerical work (mailings), set-up for festivals, advertising/sales |
| Organization: |
Bellingham Food Bank |
| Contact Person: |
Mike Cohen |
| Phone: |
(360) 676-0392 |
| Address: |
1824 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/ |
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| Organization: |
Big Brothers Big Sisters |
| Contact Person: |
Liz Eisenberger |
| Phone: |
(360) 671-6400 x112 |
| Email: |
lize@bbbs-nw.org |
| Address: |
1609 Broadway #203
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.bbbs-nw.org |
Mission Statement:
Our mission statement is:
To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
Our vision is:
To have successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, stronger communities, and future generations.
Long Term Volunteer Positions:
Big Brother or Big Sister through our Community Based Program
Spend 6-12 hours per month with a child doing whatever activities you both enjoy. You can go to a park, a playground, the movies, grab something to eat, play video games, take a walk downtown, etc. The agency gives training before the match begins and support for the entire length of the match. We encourage these matches to stay together for at least a year or as long as they are beneficial to the youth and the relationship stays strong.
Big Brother or Big Sister through our School Based Program
Match meetings are confined to school grounds and meetings are only one hour per week. Perfect for the college student who won’t be around during the summer and whose daytime schedule will be able to accommodate just one hour per week. You can spend time one to one helping with classwork, projects, or playing games. |
| Organization: |
Camp Fire USA Samish Council |
| Contact Person: |
Erin Baldwin |
| Phone: |
(360) 733-5710 |
| Email: |
info@campfiresamishcouncil.org |
| Address: |
2217 Woburn Street
Bellingham, WA 98229 |
| Website: |
http://www.campfiresamishcouncil.org |
Mission Statement:
Camp Fire builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.
We are an all inclusive, non-profit co-educational youth development organization that has been dedicated to enriching the lives of children since 1910 |
| Organization: |
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services |
| Contact Person: |
Elizabeth Hart |
| Phone: |
(360) 671-5714 |
| Address: |
1407 Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.dvsas.org/ |
Mission Statement:
The mission of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power.
Our Values:
* We believe all people have the right to be in a safe, non-violent community ~free from physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
* We believe the roots of sexual assault and domestic violence are based in certain cultural beliefs and attitudes of our society and have their foundation in the abuse of power and control.
* We believe community based solutions are essential to ending violence.
* We believe volunteerism empowers the community to help and care for itself.
* We believe diversity promotes understanding, sensitivity and respect.
* We believe it is individuals who choose to abuse and are always responsible for their behavior.
* We believe personal empowerment is essential to an individual's growth and healing.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS) offers a unique variety of volunteer and internship opportunities. DVSAS needs caring, compassionate, dedicated people interested in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Volunteer advocates work in a variety of settings and provide crisis intervention, safety planning, legal advocacy and emotional support both in-person and over the phone. All training is provided and is offered three times a year: fall, winter, and summer. Call for more information. |
| Organization: |
Ferndale Food Bank |
| Contact Person: |
Sharon Robinson |
| Phone: |
(360) 380-3314 |
| Address: |
1671 Main St.
Ferndale, WA 98248 |
Mission Statement:
What we do:
We distribute food to the needy on Monday - Wednesday - Saturday from 9-11am We serve clients Dignity and Respect.
Who we are:
A group of concerned community members that got together to help with hunger. This is a problem in our community as well as many others. It takes a lot of work and dedication of many volunteers to help supply food to so many. We are also helped by our community with monetary and or food donations.
We have 5 volunteers that pick up food from our local grocery store 364 days a year if it wasn’t for our community support and the volunteers that give of there time and energy we couldn’t do what we do.
About us:
Our food bank has been housed in the United Church since 1972, we became a non-profit organization in 1981.
We, over the last 33 years have served many, Many of which were homeless and the working poor poverty comes in all forms. In June of 2004 we moved into our New Food Bank located at 1671 Main St. Ferndale, Wa. |
| Organization: |
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County |
| Contact Person: |
Kendra McNabb |
| Phone: |
(360) 715-9170 |
| Email: |
kendram@hfhwhatcom.org |
| Address: |
495 E. Bakerview Rd
Bellingham, WA 98227 |
| Website: |
http://www.hfhwhatcom.org |
Mission Statement:
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grown into all that God intends. |
| Organization: |
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center |
| Contact Person: |
Bob Merrill |
| Phone: |
(360) 734-7652 |
| Address: |
1185 Roy Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98229 |
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| Organization: |
Mt. Baker Theatre |
| Contact Person: |
Natlie Anderson |
| Phone: |
(360) 733-5793 x21 |
| Email: |
nanderson@mtbakertheatre.com |
| Address: |
104 N Commercial St.
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/ |
Mission Statement:
Our Mission Statement:
The Mount Baker Theatre organization exists to provide arts, entertainment, and social interaction which, through a wide variety of programs, results in personal enrichment, enjoyment, and a sense of community for diverse audiences in the region. And to preserve the restored historic Mount Baker Theatre as a home for local performing arts organizations, film, a venue for touring performers, and community events.
Ongoing volunteer Opportunities:
We have ongoing volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas. We are in need of individuals to help with ushering performances, (our annual usher training is on November 11 at 6:00) postering, front desk reception, theatre tour guides, bulk mailing, office work and hospitality.
Volunteering at Mount Baker Theatre is a great way to learn more about the different areas that are involved in the successful operation of a theatre. An added benefit is that for every 12 hours of volunteer time, you earn one complimentary ticket to a MBT sponsored performance. |
| Organization: |
Nooksack Indian Tribe - Education Department |
| Contact Person: |
G. Donia Edwards |
| Address: |
5066 1st St. P.O. Box 157
Deming, WA 98244 |
| Website: |
http://www.nooksack-tribe.org/education_department.htm |
Mission Statement:
MISSION STATEMENT: To educate, inspire, and support tribal youth to develop healthy life choices, to maximize their potential and to realize their dreams.
The Nooksack Indian Tribe has five tribal housing projects with brand new facilities waiting for after school tutoring service. We need tutors that have strong mathematical skills, but also welcome tutors who can help in all areas. During the summer months we need volunteers who will share their gifts in art, help with physical fitness activities, and mentoring. If you have something to offer our youth that I haven’t mentioned, call us and I am sure that it will benefit our youth somehow. |
| Organization: |
RELectronics |
| Contact Person: |
Greg Waters |
| Phone: |
(360) 734-1235 |
| Email: |
info@relectronics.org |
| Address: |
1000 C St.
Bellingham, WA 98248 |
| Website: |
http://RELectronics.org |
Mission Statement:
Volunteers are needed to receive electronic components, decide what can rebuilt or reused. Help rebuild PCs and load operating systems and get ready for donation or retail. Help set up a retail area. Assist in advertising and contacting businesses about the need to recycle electronic wastes. Help spread the word about RELectronics by attending and explaining the program at events in Bellingham. Complete and maintain dynamic web site to keep volunteers and customers up to date. Continue an ink jet, toner cartridge, and cell phone recycle program.
Contact Greg Waters or Gerry Mitchell for more information. |
| Organization: |
ReSources for Sustainable Communities |
| Contact Person: |
Megan Artz |
| Phone: |
(360) 733-8307 |
| Address: |
2309 Meridian Street
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.re-sources.org/ |
Mission Statement:
RE Sources empowers children and adults in the Pacific northwest region to do all we can to protect our home. By providing key information, citizen trainings and workshops, and volunteer-led field programs, RE Sources helps community members actively safeguard our marine waters, rivers, lakes, beaches and air. |
| Organization: |
Sea Mar Community Health Centers |
| Contact Person: |
Alison Kilkenny |
| Phone: |
(206) 764-8040 |
| Email: |
volunteer@seamarchc.org |
| Address: |
4455 Cordata Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98226 |
| Website: |
http://www.seamar.org/ |
Mission Statement:
Sea Mar Community Health Center is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health and human services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos
Volunteer Opportunities: Specific volunteer positions vary, but students can volunteer in our medical or dental clinics. |
| Organization: |
Slum Doctor Programme |
| Contact Person: |
Paige Lamb |
| Phone: |
(360) 224-1644 |
| Email: |
paige@slumdoctor.org |
| Address: |
100 E. Maple St.
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.slumdoctor.org |
Mission Statement:
Slum Doctor Programme is a grassroots organization of concerned individuals that began in 2000 as a small voice, a cry for help and hope, for the 22 million Africans who live mostly in silence with AIDS. Our mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by AIDS in Africa. We work with African partner organizations to provide food, education, health care and hope.
In addition to our work in Kenya and Uganda, we also educate youth locally. Slum Doctor Programme developed a global HIV/AIDS curriculum which we have been teaching in Whatcom County schools since 2006. We are looking for volunteer educators to share this important information with students and community youth in the 2008/2009 school year. If you are interested in teaching students about the AIDS pandemic or want more information, please email Paige Lamb (paige@slumdoctor.org). |
| Organization: |
Washington Reading Corps |
| Contact Person: |
Tawnya Gyles |
| Phone: |
(360) 676-6446 |
| Address: |
2800 James St.
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.geocities.com/skagitwrc/ |
Mission Statement:
The mission Statement of the WRC is "to approve reading abilities for K-6 students across Washington State. This is achieved through research-based tutoring of struggling readers and effective collaborations among schools. families, community members, National Services, businesses, and state partners."
We currently have volunteer opportunities for our before school program from 8:15-8:45. For this time we are looking for volunteers to come in and read to students.
We are looking for volunteers for our recess homework help program form 11:30-1:10. Volunteers during this time would help students with their homework from reading to math to science.
Lastly, we are looking for general tutoring volunteers who can pick the day that works best for them.
We ask that volunteers be able to commit for at least 3 months for one hour or more a week depending on their schedule. |
| Organization: |
WHAAM: Whatcom All Ages Arts and Music |
| Contact Person: |
Katie Rismondo |
| Phone: |
(206) 910-1037 |
| Email: |
volunteers@whaam.org |
| Address: |
100 East Maple St
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.whaam.org |
Mission Statement:
Whatcom All-ages Arts & Music (WhAAM) is Bellingham's only off-campus nonprofit all-ages music venue. We hold safe concerts for underage kids and people of all ages. WhAAM was created in the spring of 2005 as a direct response to a need in the Whatcom County community for a safe, legal all-ages music and arts venue. It was started as a collaborative effort between musicians, booking agents, community activists, artists, youth advocates, and those involved in previous underground all-ages music. Operated out of The Old Foundry in Bellingham, Washington, the mission of Whatcom All-ages Arts and Music is to unite Whatcom County youth and community through a healthy, vibrant, safe and sustainable all-ages music and arts venue in Bellingham. Right now we put on at least one show every week. Most shows cost only $5 and a healthy portion of what's brought in goes straight to the bands. We are currently looking to formalize and expand our operation and need help from excited and dedicated volunteers. |
| Organization: |
Whatcom County Pregnancy Center |
| Contact Person: |
Christy Tucker |
| Phone: |
(360) 671-9057 |
| Email: |
Christy@whatcomclinic.com |
| Address: |
1310 N. State Street
Bellingham, WA 98227 |
Mission Statement:
Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic (WCPC) is a life-affirming, faith based ministry supporting young women & men facing an unplanned pregnancy; equipping teens to build healthy relationships and consider an abstinent life-style; and helping women, men and families cope with the emotional effects after an abortion.
Our volunteer opportunities include peer mentors (year commitment), healthy relationship and abstinence speakers, as well as other various opportunities. |
| Organization: |
Whatcom YMCA - Girls on the Run |
| Contact Person: |
Amber Swim |
| Phone: |
(360) 733-8630 |
| Email: |
aswim@whatcomymca.org |
| Address: |
1256 N. State St
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Website: |
http://www.whatcomymca.org |
Mission Statement:
Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles. The highly interactive curriculum combines self-esteem enhancing lessons with uplifting workouts aimed to develop the Whole girl; her physical, mental, emotional and social self. The program culminates in a non-competitive 5K race event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Through Girls on the Run young girls are empowered with greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement, and a foundation in team building to help them be and become strong, contented and confident women. |
| Organization: |
Womencare Shelter |
| Contact Person: |
Erin Deasy |
| Phone: |
(360) 671-8539 |
| Email: |
volunteer@womencareshelter.org |
| Address: |
4140 Meridian St. Suite 210
Bellingham, WA 98226 |
| Website: |
http://www.womencareshelter.org |
Mission Statement:
Womencare Shelter is a feminist organization working to end domestic violence by providing safe shelter, 24-hour crisis support services, and community education.
Womencare offers volunteer, work study, and internship opportunities working as a direct service advocate with callers and residents. Applicants need to complete and return a volunteer application, set up an interview, and attend our 30 hour volunteer training. The next training will begin Fall 2008. |
| Organization: |
WWU: AS Child Development Center |
| Contact Person: |
Patricia Ashby |
| Phone: |
(360) 650-2213 |
| Address: |
Fairhaven College
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Mission Statement:
Sell roses at Graduation. Please contact Patricia Ashby at (360) 650-2213. |
| Organization: |
WWU: Native American Mentoring Program |
| Contact Person: |
Ryan Masters |
| Phone: |
(360) 650-9095 x7630 |
| Address: |
Miller Hall 350, WWU
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
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| Organization: |
Youthnet |
| Contact Person: |
Cori Christofferson |
| Phone: |
(360) 336-1610 x1238 |
| Email: |
cchristofferson@youthnetnw.net |
| Address: |
227 N 4th St.
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 |
| Website: |
http://www.youthnetnw.net |
Mission Statement:
Youthnet - Foster Care to College Mentoring Program
Youthnet provides caring and supportive educational and social services to youth and families to help them attain a productive and successful life.
Volunteer Opportunity
Coach for high school and post-secondary students in areas such as academic performance, post-secondary and career planning, scholarship and financial aid application, and course selection. Training is included. Time commitment should be a minimum of 18 month to working with youth; hours per month will vary. Estimate anywhere from 4 - 16 hours/week. |
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