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Volunteers support the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect our national parks. You can volunteer for a day or year-round; on your own or with friends and family; close to home or at a dream destination. Volunteer opportunities are available nationwide including in U.S. Territories.

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Green City Partnerships restores and cares for our urban parks. Working today to protect and enhance the many benefits these natural areas provide.

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Conservation Northwest - Protecting, Connecting and Restoring Wildlands and Wildlife

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Conservation Northwest - Protecting, Connecting and Restoring Wildlands and Wildlife

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Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation | University of Washington Botanic Gardens

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Update: WDFW has transitioned to a new volunteer portal. The previous volunteer portal CERVIS was formally retired at the end of March 2026.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat.

Diverse volunteer opportunities are available, including projects on state wildlife areas and water access areas, habitat restoration projects, Hunter Education instruction, and assisting at outreach events.

Department staff and volunteers work to exemplify the following values:

Accountability, we hold ourselves and each other responsible for acting consistent with our values and mission.

Service, we add value to Washington communities and seek to improve the public's experience.

Professionalism, we serve in a manner that reflects positively on the Department and on ourselves.

Integrity, we are consistently open, honest, ethical, and genuine in our actions.

Respect, we treat each other with dignity.

Empathy, we take time to understand and appreciate others.

Get started volunteering

The new volunteer portal makes it easier to find, sign up for, and manage volunteer opportunities across the state and includes a project catalog where you can browse and register for volunteer projects in one central location.

Browse the WDFW project catalog anytime, an account is only needed to sign up.

Get started - Set up your WA.gov account

The first time you visit the new volunteer portal, you will be prompted to create your new WA.gov account. This WA.gov account is required to access the volunteer portal. Your WA.gov account will be your one account and password for Washington state.
Helpful tips:

Each volunteer must create their own account using their own email address. Family members or groups cannot share email address.

Your email address is your username.

Follow directions on screen to create a secure password.

Learn more about WA.gov accounts at Your new WA.gov account.

Additional help for creating your WA.gov account can be found at WA.gov/get-help.

How to create your WDFW volunteer profile

1. Go to wdfw.volunteermatters.org/login

2. Log in:

1. If you already have a WA.gov account, you can log in right away by clicking on "Log in to WA.gov".

2. If you do not have one, navigate to the "Create a new WA.gov account" button to create a new account.

3. If you are not automatically routed back to the volunteer portal, return to wdfw.volunteermatters.org/login to complete your volunteer profile and explore opportunities.

Earn a free Discover Pass

Volunteer 24 hours on WDFW-approved projects on WDFW-managed lands and you can earn a complimentary annual Discover Pass. Eligible projects are located on "Discover Pass required" posted sites managed by WDFW, including wildlife areas and recreational water access areas. Eligible projects may include stewardship, interpretation, and data collection and analysis (such as community science projects) that enhance staff efforts to successfully manage fish, wildlife, and habitat on Department lands. For more information about how to qualify for a complimentary pass, visit the Discover Pass website or contact your volunteer supervisor.

Additional information

Contact

Diane Tilton
Statewide Volunteer Coordinator
VolunteerDFW@dfw.wa.gov
360-902-2256

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The 14 Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups work within communities across the state to recover salmon.

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Find Your Conservation District | Conserve WA

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Conservation districts are local specialty hubs of resources and expertise. There are 45 trusted agencies in Washington who will help you find solutions for your backyard, farm, forest, or community, all for free! Find your district on the map below or scroll down to browse the complete conservation district directory for your contact information.

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Today, the Access Fund works with more than 140 local climbing advocacy organizations across the country. These dedicated volunteers are the boots on the ground to tackle local access issues, steward their climbing areas, build relationships with landowners and managers, and educate and inspire thei

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Washington State Equestrian Educational and Volunteer Trail Maintenance Organization - Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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Washington State Equestrian Educational and Volunteer Trail Maintenance Organization - Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is Washington State's largest mountain bike organization. Internationally known for creating Colonnade and Duthie Hill mountain

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Explore Volunteer Opportunities with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

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Greenway volunteers plant trees, build trails, remove invasive species, and more! Families, individuals, schools, and corporate groups welcome.

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WTA welcomes anyone who wants to volunteer on trail. Whether you’ve had years of experience or you’re brand new to tools, here you can find how to sign up for work parties and find answers to frequently asked questions.

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Teens in Thurston

Hello! The Teens in Thurston (TnT) group is a volunteer program at the Thurston Conservation District for local high school students. This group meets approximately once a month to participate in a variety of conservation and sustainability activities, learn from Conservation District staff and partners, and build community between students from a variety of backgrounds. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in volunteer opportunities outside of normal meetings, choosing from a variety of projects with community partners based on their interests. Regular participation is not necessary to participate in this group, but we hope you become a returning member! If you might be interested in participating, fill out the form below! (as well as the liability waiver below)

Interested in becoming a community partner? Fill out this form instead!

Upcoming Events

November event: Hedgerow Project with TCD + Native Plant Salvage!
Saturday, November 8th, 10 am - 1 pm.
Address: 5047 Gifford Rd SW Olympia, WA 98512
RSVP by emailing Sam Nadell at snadell@thurstoncd.com

Fill out the online form below to be included in emails about future events and announcements! This form is noncommittal and you can choose to unsubscribe from emails at any time. For questions, please email Sam Nadell (contact info below).

Ready to join the group? If you are under the age of 18 make sure your parent/guardian fills out the liability waiver and photo release form linked here.

Interested in learning more about Teens in Thurston?

You can also use our contact form.

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“Volunteering can be an exciting, growing, enjoyable experience. It is truly gratifying to serve a cause, practice one's ideals, work with people, solve problems, see benefits, and know one had a hand in them.” – Harriet Naylor

If you are interested in volunteering at our main office or our family shelter, Pear Blossom Place, we would love to hear from you! There are lots of fun ways you can make a difference in your community, including:

1. Volunteer at our Resource Station and help make sure families have access to the supplies they need

2. Plan and host an activity for the kiddos, parents, or both, at our family shelter (cookie baking, storytime, crafts, etc.)

3. Organize a group to tackle a big project... we have lots to choose from!

4. Volunteer at one of our events, let us know you're interested and we will email you when we have an event coming up!

5. Host a drive in the community for much needed resources. We are happy to help!

We are always open to other creative ways to engage and utilize volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the inquiry form below or contact Keyla at keylacb@fscss.org.

Brenda Grall has been volunteering for over a year and has found her experience working at the shelter beyond gratifying. “You can't expect change unless you're willing to put the time in” Brenda says. “It can be as big or as little as your heart wants it to be. Make a difference. Put your bias aside”, she says. Volunteering has helped her feel more connected to the realities our neighbors face right here in our community. In her work, she has met a great group of volunteers who share the same mindset. “We're each a speck of sand—we all add our own story and magic to the two hours we spend here.” – Brenda Grall

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Volunteer Opportunities – Family Support Center of South Sound

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Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

We envision a South Sound where people are empowered and engaged in the community as they age, valued for their wisdom and experience, and have a positive sense of self-worth.

Volunteers are a vital part of everything that Senior Services does, and we could not pursue our mission without a great many people generously giving their time, skills, and energy to improve the quality of life for people as they age in Thurston and Mason Counties. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. There’s something for everyone!

The first step is to fill out a volunteer application. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Ziniewicz, our Volunteer Manager, at 360.586.6181 ext. 120 or theresaz@southsoundseniors.org.

Download the Senior Services Volunteer Manual

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Volunteer shifts are only available during our daily hours of operations: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm

*Some special event opportunities are available during our bi-monthly bingo nights and our annual Fall Gala held in October. These events will be held on select Saturday evenings.

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All volunteer times and dates will be at our Distribution Point at 5201 Capitol Blvd, Tumwater, WA 98501. (Next to Dollar Tree)

Our main events are for the Saturday & Sundays leading up to Christmas which we call our "Bag & Drag" days. We start off sorting toys and transition into selecting and bagging the toys for those families which requested assistance this year. The weekend times are from 9am-6pm 29-30 Nov,6-7 Dec, 13-14 Dec, and 20-21 Dec.

Weekday times to volunteer start Dec 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-23 Dec from noon-6pm.

If you would like to set up a specific time for a group to come in and volunteer, please contact my Assistant Ruth at 360-789-4949 to set up a time and date.

17 Dec - 21 Dec are the Distribution dates we have for handing out to the families that have registered from 9am-6pm at our Distribution Site.

LOCAL TOYS FOR TOTS GET INVOLVED INFORMATION

Local Campaign Coordinator (Marine, Sailor, or Volunteer): John Moysiuk

Email: olympia.wa@toysfortots.org
Phone: 360-584-8373

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​Wolf Haven receives no federal or state funding, and we depend on YOU to help us carry out our mission of conserving and protecting wolves and their habitat.​ Volunteers help to increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation of wolves and wildlife. They serve as ambassadors in the community, promoting Wolf Haven, wolves, and native prairie species.

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Jason has been volunteering at Wolf Haven since 2015 and is always willing to jump in and help where needed. He began behind our onsite information table as one of the first faces visitors saw upon arrival to the sanctuary. Today – along with guiding visits, working at outreach booths, and helping with events – he has become an indispensable member of our education team. As a father, husband, firefighter, and scientist, his plate is full, but Jason still makes time to support Wolf Haven because of the connections he has made to this place and the people here. “I respect Wolf Haven’s mission so I always strive to represent Wolf Haven as the world-class sanctuary that it is,” he says.

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Thank you for your interest in helping maintain Capitol Land Trust’s (CLT) public preserves!

Becoming a Trail Steward is a great way to give back to the preserves you love visiting and helps to ensure they remain great places for you and others to visit. Trail Stewards are our eyes and ears on the public preserves.

Currently, CLT has 4 preserves opened to the public. These preserves are all open for low-impact recreation from dawn until dusk and offer a variety of experiences in nature.

Bayshore Preserve

Darlin Creek Preserve

Hilburn Preserve

Randall Preserve

To become a Trail Steward first double check the volunteer position description volunteer position description to make sure this volunteer role is a good fit for you. Here are the key responsibilities you will have as a Trail Steward:

Walk the trails at your preserve at least once a month and submit the online form.

Pick up and dispose of small pieces of garbage.

Clear/cut small branches or other small pieces of debris from the trails.

Report any problems/observations to Capitol Land Trust (CLT) using an online form.

By having someone out at each preserve regularly we can make sure that our public preserves remain safe and enjoyable places for people to visit and connect with nature.

Complete the form below by selecting which preserve(s) you would like to be a volunteer Trail Steward for. After completing the form, you will receive an email with additional information to help you get started as well as a waiver for you to fill out and return to CLT once a year.

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Thank you for your interest in helping maintain Capitol Land Trust's (CLT) public preserves!

Becoming a Trail Steward is a great way to give back to the preserves you love visiting and helps to ensure they remain great places for you and others to visit. Trail Stewards are our eyes and ears on the public preserves.

Currently, CLT has 4 preserves opened to the public. These preserves are all open for low-impact recreation from dawn until dusk and offer a variety of experiences in nature.

To become a Trail Steward first double check the volunteer position description volunteer position description to make sure this volunteer role is a good fit for you. Here are the key responsibilities you will have as a Trail Steward:

Walk the trails at your preserve at least once a month and submit the online form.

Pick up and dispose of small pieces of garbage.

Clear/cut small branches or other small pieces of debris from the trails.

Report any problems/observations to Capitol Land Trust (CLT) using an online form.

By having someone out at each preserve regularly we can make sure that our public preserves remain safe and enjoyable places for people to visit and connect with nature.

Complete the form below by selecting which preserve(s) you would like to be a volunteer Trail Steward for. After completing the form, you will receive an email with additional information to help you get started as well as a waiver for you to fill out and return to CLT once a year.

Thank you!

Fill out my LGL Form!

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We love our volunteers! Special Olympics Washington would not exist today, nor be as successful as it is, without the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, talents, energy and especially their enthusiasm to making the world a more inclusive and accepting place.

Not sure where to start? Visit our SO Portal to peruse opportunities or email us at volunteer@sowa.org.

Event Volunteer Roles

Description: Provide day-of support for Special Olympics Washington’s events, competitions, and programs.

Examples: Event setup at an athletics competition, scorekeeping at a basketball competition, check-in table at a health event, data entry at a Unified Robotics championship

Commitment: Day-of

Next Step: Sign up for an upcoming opportunity by creating a profile and registering for an event within the SO Portal: https://portals.specialolympics.org/

Volunteer Leadership Roles

Description: Work directly with our athletes and staff to execute Special Olympics Washington’s signature events, competitions, and programs.

Examples: Coach, Program Coordinator, Games Management Team, Sports Resource Team, Athlete Leadership Council Advisor, etc.

Commitment: Variable

Next Step:

Review the Become a Volunteer Leader page and apply for other volunteer roles under Do More with Special Olympics (find more specifics of when and where under Sign Up for An Event)

Currently recruiting for Winter Season (Nov 2025 – March 2026): https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=e691f9fb-de72-f011-bec3-000d3a30b017

Questions or need support? Email us at volunteer@sowa.org or submit a request: bit.ly/SOWA-PortalSupport.

Health Volunteer Roles

Description: Support Special Olympics Washington’s health programs and Healthy Athletes screening events.

Examples: Physical Therapists, Dentists, Audiologists, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Psychiatrists, Medical Doctors, Nurses, Dietitians, Health Care and Medical Students

Commitment: Variable

Next Step: Sign up for an upcoming opportunity by creating a profile and applying for a health role within the SO Portal: https://portals.specialolympics.org/

Specialty Volunteer Roles (varies)

Description: Lend your talents and expertise to a specialty service for a Special Olympics Washington event, competition, program, or major initiative. Examples:

Examples: Security or medical volunteer at an event, special project volunteer in technology, project management, etc.

Commitment: Variable

Next Step: Let us know your skills and preferences by creating a profile and updating your profile within the SO Portal: https://portals.specialolympics.org/

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Event Volunteer Roles Volunteer Leadership Roles

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Volunteer Opportunities in the Nisqually Watershed

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Volunteer Opportunities in the Nisqually Watershed

Volunteer with Partner Organizations:

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Contact: Julia Pinnix, 360-753-9467

Weed Warriors

Friends of NNWRC – lead walks, staff reception desks, work with school groups – many opportunities!

Center for Natural Lands Management

Contact: Angela Winter

Field and lab citizen science work restoring native prairies

Mount Rainier National Park

Contact: Kevin Bacher, 360-569-6567

Volunteers help in almost every area of the park, from maintaining trails to leading guided hikes. Time commitment for volunteer work varies from one-day projects to recurring projects or full-time work extending over months or years.

Blog for upcoming opportunities: https://rainiervolunteersnps.tumblr.com/

Nisqually Land Trust

Contact: volunteer@nisquallylandtrust.org, 360-489-3400

Wednesday Work Parties (weekly)

Saturday Work Parties (monthly)

Volunteer Site Stewards

Outreach Volunteers

Leading or supporting Nature Walks on Land Trust properties

Nisqually Reach Nature Center

Contact: Anna Marchand, 360-459-0387

Summer Camps (education)

Nearshore & Marine Ecology (field trips)

Nisqually River Council Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Contact: Tristan Olson, 564-999-1780

Monthly meetings – 2nd Tuesday each month, 3pm – 5pm

Attend monthly NRC Meetings (locations vary, 3rd Friday, 9am-12pm)

Serve on committees or work groups addressing watershed issues

Nisqually River Education Project

Contact: Davy Clark, 360-438-8715

Water Quality Monitoring (support field trips and help students with testing)

Student GREEN Congress

Eye On Nature and Nisqually Nearshore Field Field Investigations (supporting field trips, weekdays in April, May, June)

Northwest Trek

Contact: volunteers@nwtrek.org

Assist with education or special events programs

Conduct NatureMapping and other citizen science surveys

Remove invasive species and maintain trails

Yelm Community Garden/Bounty For Families

Contact: Tom Dewell, 360-894-8151

Planning and design opportunities for new community garden

Assist with community food events and farmers market

Nisqually Stream Stewards Volunteers

We will email Nisqually Stream Stewards throughout the year with opportunities to volunteer around the watershed. Email the contact person listed under each event to sign up or for more information. Afterwards, you can report your event attendance when you receive your monthly email from streamstewards@nisquallyriver.org.

Stream Stewards who complete the attendance requirements receive recognition at the following year’s Nisqually Watershed Festival and have the opportunity to share their experience on our blog to inspire future Stewards!

Support Our Efforts

Donate online today, mail your gift, or volunteer at an upcoming event.

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Support Our Efforts

Donate online today, mail your gift, or volunteer at an upcoming event.

620 Old Pacific Highway
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 438-8715
info@nisquallyriver.org

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Volunteer with Partner Organizations:
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Weed Warriors

Friends of NNWRC - lead walks, staff reception desks, work with school groups - many opportunities!

Center for Natural Lands Management

Field and lab citizen science work restoring native prairies
Mount Rainier National Park

Volunteers help in almost every area of the park, from maintaining trails to leading guided hikes. Time commitment for volunteer work varies from one-day projects to recurring projects or full-time work extending over months or years.

Blog for upcoming opportunities: https://rainiervolunteersnps.tumblr.com/

Contact: volunteer@nisquallylandtrust.org , 360-489-3400

Wednesday Work Parties (weekly)

Saturday Work Parties (monthly)

Volunteer Site Stewards

Outreach Volunteers

Leading or supporting Nature Walks on Land Trust properties

Nisqually Reach Nature Center
Contact: Anna Marchand, 360-459-0387

Summer Camps (education)

Nearshore & Marine Ecology (field trips)

Nisqually River Council Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)
Contact: Tristan Olson, 564-999-1780

Monthly meetings - 2nd Tuesday each month, 3pm - 5pm

Attend monthly NRC Meetings (locations vary, 3rd Friday, 9am-12pm)

Serve on committees or work groups addressing watershed issues

Nisqually River Education Project

Water Quality Monitoring (support field trips and help students with testing)

Student GREEN Congress

Eye On Nature and Nisqually Nearshore Field Field Investigations (supporting field trips, weekdays in April, May, June)

Northwest Trek
Contact: volunteers@nwtrek.org

Assist with education or special events programs

Conduct NatureMapping and other citizen science surveys

Remove invasive species and maintain trails

Yelm Community Garden/Bounty For Families

Planning and design opportunities for new community garden

Assist with community food events and farmers market

Nisqually Stream Stewards Volunteers

We will email Nisqually Stream Stewards throughout the year with opportunities to volunteer around the watershed. Email the contact person listed under each event to sign up or for more information. Afterwards, you can report your event attendance when you receive your monthly email from streamstewards@nisquallyriver.org.

Stream Stewards who complete the attendance requirements receive recognition at the following year's Nisqually Watershed Festival and have the opportunity to share their experience on our blog to inspire future Stewards!

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Volunteer Opportunities in the Nisqually Watershed

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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Weed Warriors Friends of NNWRC - lead walks, staff reception desks, work with school groups - many opportunities! Center for Natural Lands Management Field and lab citizen science work restoring native prairies Mount Rainier National Park Volunteers help in almost every area of the park, from maintaining trails to leading guided hikes.

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Join our Black Hills Audubon flock and help build a place where people and wildlife flourish. BHAS is an all-volunteer organization and volunteers are essential for achieving our mission and inspiring people to protect the natural world.

Whether you’re volunteering to install/maintain bird nesting boxes, submitting comments to urge local leaders to stand up for the environment, building a backyard habitat for native birds and pollinators, or assisting in classroom education events, you are a vital part of our community.

Please explore how you can get involved and let us know what appeals to you.

Deb Nickerson, Volunteer Coordinator

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Working Together for
Clean Water

It's Time for Salmon Stewarding!

Sign up for our various salmon stewarding dates August-December to share your knowledge with others after completing your field trainings.
Register

Indian Creek Stewardship

Join Stream Team and Olympia’s Habitat Stewardship Program at our upcoming work party on Saturday, November 8! We’ll remove invasive plants like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry along the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail and Indian Creek.
Register

Stormwater Conversations

Stormwater affects us all. This fall, Stream Team’s video series takes you behind the scenes with the people and projects keeping our streams healthy. Follow along and learn how you can help!
Learn More

Upcoming Events

Learn, have fun and help our local waters.
More

Hands-On Science

Roll up your sleeves and get your boots wet! Experience real hands-on science.
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Get Involved

Explore with us! Lectures, workshops and volunteer events.
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Make a difference

Youth Volunteers at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium share their knowledge and passion for conservation with Zoo visitors of all ages.

Volunteer Requirements

9th – 12th grade. High School seniors graduating in the spring are still eligible to apply.

Age: 14-18

Excited to speak with zoo and aquarium visitors about conservation, nature, and our animals.

Please note: youth volunteers DO NOT assist with animal care.

Questions? Contact volunteer@pdza.org or 253-404-3687.

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High school volunteer at Point Defiance Zoo: camps, zoo guides and more

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Youth volunteer at Point Defiance Zoo: camp assistants, zoo guides, beach naturalists and more ways to be with animals and make a difference while getting career experience in a zoo setting.

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Washington Trails Association - WTA Work Party

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Volunteer

WTA welcomes anyone who wants to volunteer on trail. Whether you've had years of experience or you're brand new to tools, here you can find how to sign up for work parties and find answers to frequently asked questions.

We look forward to seeing you on trail!

Register for a WTA Work Party

Search our schedule to find a work party in your area. No experience necessary — just bring boots, gloves, and lunch. But if you want more details, check out resources below.

> Sign up for a WTA work party

When you volunteer on trail, you get to enjoy time outside while building community and experiencing the joy of giving back. Check out our video to hear what trail work means to our volunteers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about doing a WTA work party, from what to expect on volunteer day, to what you need to bring and what the work will be like.

Best practices: what to wear, carrying tools and working together

Move mindfully: Use your tools like a pro

Meet your trail work tools

What's a construction project? How about annual maintenance?

Glossary of trail work terms

Who You'll Volunteer With

WTA has a wonderful community of crew leaders who give their time and skills who help new (and experienced) volunteers learn about trail work. Read about them, then sign up for a work party to meet them in person!

Meet WTA's crew leaders﻿

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We appreciate our volunteers — we couldn't do all our great work without you! We reward you with thanks yous, candy, and at certain milestones: swag.

﻿See what you can earn when you volunteer with us

Assistant Crew Leader Pathway (ACL)

Are you a green hat interested in joining our leadership community? See what it takes to become an ACL.

Taking Care of Trails Together

Backcountry trips are multi-day work parties where you and your crew work and camp in the wilderness. They're really fun, but take a bit more prep than your average day work party. Luckily, we've got everything you need to do one comfortably, from packing lists to training.

> Learn about WTA's backcountry trips

WTA hosts family work parties and welcomes kids 10 and up to join us on trail with their parents.

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Volunteering as a group is a fun and rewarding way to give back to trails. Spend the day team-building and learning new skills; you'll walk away with a sense of accomplishment knowing that you helped WTA in our mission to create trails for everyone, forever. No experience needed!

> Register your group for a volunteer day with WTA

Get to know some of the wonderful people who've picked up a tool and lent a hand on trail, read their accomplishments, or meet some of the folks who go above and beyond for trails.

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WTA welcomes anyone who wants to volunteer on trail. Whether you've had years of experience or you're brand new to tools, here you can find how to sign up for work parties and find answers to frequently asked questions.

We look forward to seeing you on trail!

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Thurston County Inclusion General Volunteer Information

Program Goals

Thurston County Inclusion’s mission is to provide opportunities for youth of all abilities to create, form and strengthen relationships that will last a lifetime. It is our hope that through our camp and year-round activities, participants will form relationships with their peers, meet others with different abilities, be active and outside, and experience new opportunities. We use volunteers to make this mission possible. Without your help, we would not be able to accomplish this mission.

Application Process

Interested volunteers need to complete the volunteer application on our website. Send the PDF application to register@thurstoncountyinclusion.org or complete digitally. Once this has been completed, interested volunteers will need to pass a background check. The background check needs to be completed once every three years. After you submit your application, you will receive an email from a Thurston County Inclusion staff member letting you know your application has been accepted and next steps for volunteer training. If you do not receive an email from a TCI staff member after 1 week of submitting please contact Samantha@thurstoncountyinclusion.org

Volunteer Time Commitment

We offer flexible volunteering. Select an event or camp day that fits your schedule.

How to Sign-Up to Volunteer

Once you have completed the application process, you will be added to the volunteer mailing list. You will be emailed when opportunities to volunteer are available and/or you can check our website as we post our events and volunteer opportunities there Under our “Volunteer” Tab. It will usually give you a more specific breakdown of volunteer needs and the week before you will receive an email about what to expect for volunteering for that upcoming event.

Volunteer Roles

We have many volunteer roles available and encourage volunteers to try out different roles. Roles include group leader for activities and events in which we split our participants up into groups, station leader such as art or music etc, one-on-one support (helping some of our higher need participants navigate through our activities and events) and photographer. There will also be opportunities throughout the year to volunteer behind the scenes for those who may be interested.

Volunteer Orientation

We ask volunteers to attend a volunteer orientation during their first year of volunteering. Summer 2025 volunteer training will be held on Friday May 30th at 4:00pm.  Video training will also be provided.

Year Round Volunteers

We offer a variety of events throughout the year for youth including our Harvest festival, Holiday parties, museum days, beach walks and more. Our volunteers sign up for all or partial shifts for these events using our website registration (under “Volunteers” tab). We usually try to discuss what areas of interest you have beforehand and place you in a station or position that works best for you for the specific event or outing.

Summer Camp Volunteers

Summer camp volunteering works the same as year round volunteering however our summer camp programing is our largest programing that TCI offers. It is usually longer shifts, more frequent and provides more opportunities for fun! A more detailed camp scheduling can be found here.

What Can I Expect?

Being a volunteer we hope you build friendships and have fun during your shifts with us. On a typical shift you're asked to arrive up to an hour before the activities or event begins and we usually will prep you on what our day will look like at time of arrival. We deal with a variety of youth with a variety of abilities and needs. Sometimes we have youth who can be “runners” and you might be asked to help keep eyes on them, we might assign you to help with a youth who has high needs or we might assign you to a station to help demonstrate how a craft or activity can be completed. We will always inform you of what a specific youth would need if you are placed in a “one on one” situation. Again we hope to find a specific job that you feel comfortable in.

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Volunteer Participation Coverage

Volunteers who support TCIs events and fall within the youth age parameters served (ages 5–22), and who must be included in event headcount costs, will have their participation expenses covered by TCIs.

If volunteers need to bring their own children or family members within the 0–22 age range in order to volunteer, TCI will also cover those youth expenses (with prior notice provided), ensuring volunteers are able to donate their time without financial/childcare barriers.

What should I wear?

Wearing comfortable clothing is usually a must. All volunteers will be given a TCI shirt upon first volunteer event or received at their first event. Any clothing you are not afraid to get dirty in is also crucial. Often our activities such as painting etc can tend to get a little messy. If a location has a specific attire required such as closed toed shoes etc, we will always inform you days before of such attire needs.

Value of Volunteering

There are many intrinsic values of volunteering, including improved self-confidence, organization, demonstrating kindness, and giving you a sense of purpose. We can also provide letters of recommendations or documentation of community service.

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Volunteer

Want to Make a Difference in Your Community?
Join Our Amazing Volunteer Team!

1. Volunteer

Volunteer Basics

We are a volunteer-based organization. Learn all about volunteering with the Thurston County Food Bank.

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Apply Now / Shift Sign-Up

Complete our online volunteer application to get started. Then you can sign up for shifts and report hours worked.

Learn More

Orientation

Attend a volunteer orientation to learn about the many different ways you can help out at the Food Bank.

Learn More

Roles

Volunteers do everything from food sorting and delivery, to office support, to facility and equipment maintenance.

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Thurston County Food Bank - Working to end hunger in our community

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What Do Volunteers Do at the Food Bank?

Volunteers do everything from food sorting and delivery, to office support, to facility and equipment maintenance. For more details, check out What Do Volunteers Do at TCFB?

Getting Started

Due to COVID-19, we are not currently hosting volunteer orientations. However, you can still volunteer, and the need is greater than ever!

When Can I Volunteer?

Volunteers are scheduled Monday through Friday for daytime shifts and at other times to support special programs and events. Currently, regular volunteer shifts for individuals are:

Downtown Olympia: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with two volunteer shifts each day, 7:45 AM-Noon and 11:45 AM-4:00 PM

Tumwater Warehouse: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with two volunteer shifts each day, 9:00 AM-Noon and 1:00-4:00 PM

Families & Groups Volunteering at the Food Bank

Families and groups of all sizes have numerous opportunities to support our programs during the week and on the weekends. Our biggest events occur in November, December, January and May with additional projects throughout the year. Groups are encouraged to contact the Food Bank to get more information. Group events may be altered or cancelled due to COVID-19.

Who can Volunteer?

The Food Bank has various tasks for individuals of all ages. Students and youth age 12 and older may volunteer without parental or custodial supervision (age 14 during COVID-19). Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and opportunities may be limited during COVID-19. Students needing class/school community service hours may volunteer during the school year, and during Spring, Summer and Winter Breaks. Follow the "Getting Started" information above.

Volunteers Are our Foundation

Volunteers established the food bank in 1971 and they have been the foundation of our success ever since. There is an ever present awareness to serve those in need, in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. In 2019, over 15,000 volunteers supported our programs.

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What Do Volunteers Do at the Food Bank? Volunteers do everything from food sorting and delivery, to office support, to facility and equipment maintenance. For more details, check out What Do Volunteers Do at TCFB? Getting Started Complete the On-Line volunteer Application All new, returning and current volunteers need to complete the application one time.

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VOLUNTEER WITH NRNC

Do you like what you see and hear about Nisqually Reach Nature Center, and want to know how you can become involved with our organization? We can always use help!

Here are some opportunities:

Staff Volunteers

Staff volunteers are the core of our volunteer program. They staff the Nature Center during public hours, which are 12-4, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Environmental Education Volunteers

Environmental Education volunteers assist with educational programs for school groups, such as the Eye on Nature program at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee

This group of citizens monitors activities within the Aquatic Reserve and develops research projects and educational activities and materials.

Special Project Volunteers

Special Project volunteers are needed for community outreach events, such as the Nisqually Watershed Festival.

To learn more about volunteering at the Nature Center, please email Daniel or call him at (360) 459-0387.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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Volunteer opportunities

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat.

Diverse volunteer opportunities are available, including projects on state wildlife areas and water access areas, habitat restoration projects, Hunter Education instruction, and assisting at outreach events.

Department staff and volunteers work to exemplify the following values:

Accountability, we hold ourselves and each other responsible for acting consistent with our values and mission.

Service, we add value to Washington communities and seek to improve the public’s experience.

Professionalism, we serve in a manner that reflects positively on the Department and on ourselves.

Integrity, we are consistently open, honest, ethical, and genuine in our actions.

Respect, we treat each other with dignity.

Empathy, we take time to understand and appreciate others.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat.

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Please identify your volunteer interest by selecting one or more of the events below.

We will follow up with more details as each event approaches - thank you!(Required.)

Spring Cleanup - TBD

SummerFest - June 2026

Music in the Park - Wednesdays in July (2026)

Fall CleanUp - September 27, 2025

Downtown for Halloween - Oct 31, 2025

WinterFest - November 30, 2025

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Volunteering - Olympia Downtown Alliance

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Interested in Volunteering?

Volunteers are vital to every aspect of the museum's operation and growth. Olympic Flight Museum volunteers, while building a lasting asset to their community, also interact with our rare aircraft on an up-close personal basis.

Interested in volunteering? As an Olympic Flight Museum volunteer you are invited to roll up your sleeves and join our group of dedicated individuals, please fill out and submit a volunteer application. We strongly encourage volunteers to become a member of the museum at the time of volunteer application submittal. Membership forms can be found here.

For more information about volunteering at the Olympic Flight Museum, please call (360) 705-3925.

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The Olympic Flight Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and flying of vintage aircraft. The museum was founded with the goal of bringing people together to relive, recollect and learn about aviation history. Our Mission is to deliver the sights, sounds, smells and exitement of flight to every museum visitor.

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Employment & Volunteering @ City of Olympia

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Advisory Committees and Commissions

Advisory committees are a structured way for individual citizens to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group. Applications are accepted from November to January each year.

Parks Volunteers

Volunteers enable Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation to offer affordable recreational, educational and cultural programs. Volunteers also help maintain and improve our parks through work parties, becoming Park Stewards, or Adopting a Park as a group.

Police Explorer Program

The Police Explorer program is for youth ages 14 1/2-21. Participants will learn about law enforcement as a career and assist with community events and other public safety activities. Explorer Scouts are part of Learning for Life through Boy Scouts of America.

Police Volunteers (VIPS)

VIPS is a generalized opportunity for citizens to be involved with OPD. Assignments vary from periodic special events to weekly shifts patrolling or assisting at City Hall. This program is flexible and can be built to match your schedule and interests.

Stream Team

Stream Team offers a fun and rewarding way to protect and improve local streams, rivers and Puget Sound. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds can get involved. You can participate individually, or bring your family, friends or members of your community group.

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Put your free time to good use!

Volunteers help extend the reach of our City programs and provide valuable connections to the community. There is no minimum commitment required. We want your participation to be convenient, matched to your interests, and most importantly, enjoyable. If you have time and want to make good things happen in your community, fill out a volunteer interest form to get involved!

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Volunteer Tumwater | City of Tumwater, WA

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Volunteer Tumwater provides various volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

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Ending Loneliness for Seniors!

Connecting volunteers with isolated seniors to create lasting friendships because every conversation, smile, and shared moment makes life brighter.

Volunteer

From all of us here at Friend to Friend America, we’d like to thank you for your interest in volunteering to visit a senior in need of connection. Our volunteers directly impact the lives of lonely and isolated seniors. We are thrilled that you want to be a part of fulfilling this mission!

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Friend to Friend America connections change lives

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Volunteering at Animal Services, located in Olympia, WA!

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Volunteering at Animal Services, located in Olympia, WA!

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Dog Adoptions – includes dog walking, kennel cleaning, and working with interested adopters to match them with their future fur baby

Cat Adoptions– includes cat kennel cleaning, providing cat enrichment, and working with interested adopters to match them with their future fur baby

Champion Dog Program (CDP) – dogs who are chosen to be part of the Champion Dog Program are dogs who may be at risk for euthanasia who require more specialized attention to allow them the best chance to have a pathway to an adopter or rescue group.

Dog Play Groups are run every Wednesday from 2 pm – 4pm, Thursday from 4 pm – 6 pm, and every other Saturday (timing changes Saturday to Saturday based on adoption events and outreach events)

Lobby Greeter– 1ˢᵗ point of contact for people coming into our shelter. They direct the public and are available as a resource to those visiting our shelter. Volunteers who are outgoing and comfortable greeting new people strive in this role!

Transportation:

Community Cat Program– these volunteers assist with the Trap, Sterilization, Vaccination, and Return (TNVR) of community cats throughout the city limits of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and the Unincorporated Thurston County.
Northwest Spay & Neuter– responsible for transporting up to 17 cats from Northwest Spay and Neuter Clinic (NWSN) in Tacoma back to Joint Animal Services on Wednesday mornings. We have found that 15 small carriers and two humane traps will fit in multiple different types of SUV type vehicles with the seats folded down.
Transport Volunteer Requirements:
Be 18+ years old.
Have a valid Washington Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage and limits as required by Washington State.
Have a driving record that includes no more than 4 minor convictions in the last 12 months or 5 minor convictions in the last 24 months provided that not more than one of the minor violations is for negligent driving.
Clinic: we have a veterinarian clinic on-site to help the animals in our care as well as preform on-site spay and neuter to most of our animal population. Volunteers can help on Tuesdays & Wednesdays in our clinic by making medical packs, cleaning up and so much more!

Additional Volunteer Help:

Foster parents – provide a short-term home for animals;
Grounds helpers – maintain the grounds;
Office helpers – clerical work;
Project helpers – assist with special projects as needed;
Public events – help staff information booths at community events;
Photography – take pictures of our animals for online postings and create educational posters and campaigns;
…and much more!

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Animal Services, located in Olympia, WA! Animal Services looks for dedicated, long-term volunteers. Unable to volunteer at the Shelter? Would you like to help the animals, but are too young to volunteer … Continue reading Volunteer

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GRuB cherishes every person who walks through our door, and our volunteers are the heart of the organization.

Volunteers help us fulfill and expand our mission by sharing their time, energy, and skills on the farm, in the kitchen, building backyard gardens, and more. To learn more about current opportunities join us for Open Volunteer Hours every Tuesday from 9am-11am and Wednesday from 4pm-6pm through October. We look forward to meeting you! Feel free to reach out to coyote@goodgrub.org with questions.

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GRuB appreciates volunteers with all kinds of skills, abilities, and schedules because diversity makes our programs stronger. If you are a carpenter, knowledgeable about databases, artistic, an introvert, people person, whatever– there’s a place for you in our work to make local communities more just and food secure.

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What is STEP?

STEP is a volunteer program inspiring people to bridge the generations through meaningful conversations.

Mission?  To bridge the social norms of aging to understand the value of every person at any age.

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STEP - Sharing Teens and Elders Project, and the Squaxin Island Tribe are proud to partner for The Elder Project connecting Youth and Elders to listen and document the stories that connect our past, our family, our community and our culture.

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STEP - Sharing Teens and Elders Project, and the Squaxin Island Tribe are proud to partner for The Elder Project connecting Youth and Elders to listen and document the stories that connect our past, our family, our community and our culture.

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Every day, volunteers play a critical role in Bloodworks NW’s life-saving mission!

By volunteering your time with Bloodworks, you are part of the lifesaving connection that delivers blood to patients in need. You can take pride in knowing that your time is as vital to our mission.

Bloodworks Northwest Volunteer Opportunities

Bloodworks NW Ambassador for Stop the Bleed:

Collaborates with Bloodworks on Stop the Bleed training and blood donation at events.

Involves working with medical, community engagement, and volunteer management teams.

Focuses on understanding and feedback for the Stop the Bleed program and blood donation awareness.

Bloodworks NW Donor Experience Specialist:

Enhances donor experience at mobile blood drives.

Includes greeting donors, monitoring post-donation well-being, and managing canteen.

Involves educating donors on blood products and promoting future donations.

Explore a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities with Bloodworks NW and make a lasting impact in your community. Find your perfect role and get involved!

By volunteering your time with Bloodworks, you are part of the lifesaving connection that delivers blood to patients in need. You can take pride in knowing that your time is as vital to our mission.

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Volunteer Opportunities: Drive Lifesaving Change | Bloodworks NW

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Join Bloodworks NW as a center or blood drive volunteer and play a key role in our life-saving mission. Apply online and make a difference!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In 10,000 neighborhoods nationwide, the Y has the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive personal and social change. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, Y volunteers give resources and support to keep the community healthy, confident, connected, and secure.

Volunteer Today

VOLUNTEERS AT THE Y:

Lead our Board of Directors and committees

Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community

Coach our sports teams and teach many of our classes

Motivate and support youth in building the character strengths, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices, and the pursuit of higher education and goals

Extend a hand to help adults who want to do more, be more, or live healthier

Advocate for the Y’s efforts to influence policies and initiatives that positively impact societal issues of importance to the nation and your community

Participate in opportunities to give back and support neighbors

If you’re interested in volunteering, click below to send us an email.

VOLUNTEER

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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities - South Sound YMCA

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Find a rewarding career or volunteer opportunity through the Y! Together, we'll be impacting lives in our community.

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Become a Big

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves young people from age five through young adulthood in one-to-one mentoring friendships. Bigs and Littles hang out 2-3 times a month for a few hours doing normal, everyday activities, like seeing a movie, doing homework, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out!

Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support Specialist who is always there to provide resources and support specific to the Little’s age. With a Big in their life, Littles in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are empowered to ignite their potential as they grow in their self-esteem, earn better grades, and develop a lifelong friendship with their Big.

Enter your zip code in the field at the right to find the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in your area, and then complete our online inquiry form. Upon completion, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you.

Read our Bigs of the Year match stories of Bigs & Littles for some amazing stories of what it means to be a mentor. And if you still have questions, head over to our FAQs for more answers.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Youth Mentoring

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Wayne Brady
Emmy Award-winning Actor, Producer, TV Personality
Alumni Big

Multiple Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Wayne Brady has made his mark on stage and screen as an actor, producer, singer, dancer, songwriter, and television personality.

A true multi-hyphenate, Brady's career path and personal life journey have helped him see the world in a unique way. His aspirations have always gone beyond solely starring in various entertainment projects, and under his A Wayne & Mandie Creative banner. He's set out to create new content across different platforms that showcase innovation and inclusivity in fun and powerful ways.

A five-time Emmy winner (the first to win Daytime and Primetime awards in two consecutive years), Brady has an impressive TV resume including Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Masked Singer, Dancing With The Stars, Black Lightning, The Good Fight, and Showtime's American Gigolo- each spotlighting different aspects of his immense talent.

In February 2024, Brady will star in an upcoming Hulu docuseries following his blended family, alongside his ex-wife, best friend and business partner Mandie Taketa, their 20-year-old daughter Maile, and Mandie's partner Jason. The series is produced by Wayne and Mandie's joint production company, A Wayne and Mandie Creative, along with Fremantle.

In addition to being a force in front of the camera, Brady is heavily active behind the scenes wearing the hats of host & executive producer for Let's Make A Deal, Game of Talents, and Comedy IQ, which he also co-created through his production company. All of this follows on the heels of the success of his award-winning daytime talk show The Wayne Brady Show.

Long an accomplished singer and performer, Brady's musical acumen has always been a personal passion and he used that as fuel to help win the second season of The Masked Singer. Off his victory, Brady dropped a brand-new original single, entitled "Flirtin' w/ Forever," which quickly climbed the streaming charts, as well as an accompanying music video.

This follows the success of his debut album which was headlined by a version of Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" which earned him a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.

Spring of 2024 Brady returns to Broadway in the all-new production of The Wiz, leading the cast as the titular character. The highly-anticipated musical features award-winning creatives and producers including Common, MC Lyte, Amber Ruffin, Hannah Beachler, Sharen Davis, among others.

Brady made his Broadway debut starring as legal showman 'Billy Flynn' in the long-running hit musical, Chicago. Soon after Brady starred as the ground-breaking character 'Lola' in Kinky Boots, Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Brady would later headline as 'Aaron Burr' in the Chicago production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning juggernaut Hamilton.

Brady again joined forces with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the duo along with Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale, created Freestyle Love Supreme. The unique show combined the fusion of hip hop, improv, and comedy which won a special Tony Award for its innovation and contributions to the world of theater. The Freestyle Love Supreme team partnered with San Francisco improv company Speechless, Inc to create "freestyle+," an educational training platform committed to making improv globally accessible.

Advocacy is core to Brady's life. He champions the need for more resources and better understanding of mental health issues, especially in the Black community. Brady's public announcement about his pansexuality brings awareness to an underrepresented community and he continues to support and promote LGBTQIA+ causes and organizations such as Broadway Backwards and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Brady is a longtime supporter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Alzheimer's Foundation of America and SAY The Stuttering Association for the Young.

Brady currently resides in Los Angeles.

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At All Kids Win, our volunteers are the heart of our mission. Every week, hundreds of students across Thurston County rely on weekend food bags to get through times when school meals aren’t available—and it wouldn’t be possible without the time, energy, and care of people like you.

Whether you're looking to help once a week or once a year, we have a place for you on our team. Here are just a few of the ways you can make an impact:

Weekly Food Bagging Parties

Help us assemble food bags that go directly into the backpacks of local students. It’s hands-on, high-impact, and perfect for individuals or small groups looking to give back. *At this time our calendar is full for the 2024-2025 school year, we will start scheduling the 2025-2026 school year in August 2025.

Event Volunteers

From fundraisers to community drives, we need enthusiastic helpers to staff events, set up, clean up, and keep things running smoothly. Check out our event calendar to see different opportunities available.

Operations Support

Got a knack for organization or logistics? Lend a hand with inventory, donation sorting, warehouse organization, or deliveries.

Other Ways to Help

Have a special skill or unique idea for supporting our mission? We’d love to hear from you.

Stay Connected

Want to stay in the loop on upcoming opportunities and events?

Join our Friends of All Kids Win Facebook group to connect with other volunteers, see what’s happening, and follow our progress. This is where we post a lot of volunteer needs that come up throughout the school year.

Subscribe to our email newsletter for stories, event announcements, and new ways to get involved.

Ready to Get Started?

Email us at Volunteer@allkidswin.org to learn more or sign up. Whether you come once or come often, your time helps ensure no kid goes hungry over the weekend.

Together, we can make a difference!

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Major local emergencies can overwhelm the capability of first responders, especially during the first 72 hours. Having residents who are prepared to take care of themselves, their families, and others during times of crisis will allow first-responders to focus their efforts on the most critical, life threatening situations.

An organized, well trained Emergency Management Unit means that volunteers can effectively respond to an emergency, are familiar with their community’s response plan, know what materials are available for use, know who their partners in response are, and know where their skills can be utilized to their best advantage.

Register

To be a registered volunteer emergency worker, you must:

Complete the online application form listed below.

Pass a background check.

Maintain current contact information, including email and phone number.

Meet the particular requirements of the program you are volunteering for.  Visit each program page for details.

Renew to become a registered volunteer emergency worker every three years.

Please note, when people register with TCEM, they are also considered to be emergency workers with the State of Washington WAC 118-04 This gives volunteers certain coverage when volunteering with TCEM.  Training and missions are typically within Thurston County, though these could be in other areas.

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By volunteering locally with Habitat for Humanity, you can be a part of building homes, communities and hope.

We offer several opportunities to build or repair homes with families, in addition to volunteer work opportunities at your local Habitat ReStore. You can even invite your friends and family to join us for group volunteering.

To find Habitat for Humanity local volunteer opportunities near you, enter your ZIP code or select your state below. Then use the contact information to see what opportunities are available at your local Habitat.

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By volunteering locally with Habitat for Humanity, you can be a part of the change you want to see in your community.

We offer several opportunities to build or repair homes with families, in addition to volunteer work opportunities at your local Habitat ReStore. You can even invite your friends and family to join us.

To find Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunities near you, enter your ZIP code or select your state below. Then use the contact information to see what opportunities are available at your local Habitat.

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Learn More

We keep busy, read about what we’ve been up to & check out our upcoming events

Check out our recent news & events:
Newsletters | Attend Salmon Bake & Annual Meeting

Sign up to receive our electronic newsletter.

Volunteer

Camaraderie, fun, and meaningful accomplishment await you as a Nisqually Land Trust volunteer. From our board of directors to site stewards who help monitor and restore our protected lands, our volunteers contribute their time, expertise and enthusiasm.

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Welcome to the Nisqually Land Trust - Nisqually Land Trust

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Learn More We keep busy, read about what we’ve been up to & check out our upcoming events Check out our recent news & events: Newsletters | Attend Salmon Bake & Annual Meeting Sign up to receive our electronic newsletter. Volunteer Camaraderie, fun, and meaningful accomplishment await you as a... Read more”Welcome to the Nisqually Land Trust”

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Meeting time:Thursdays at 7:30am

COME JOIN US!

Prestige Senior Living (Rosemont)
215 Killion Rd NW
Yelm, WA 98597

We have our social event at various places - check our website for locations and time.

Mailing Address:
Rotary Club of Yelm
PO Box 2534
Yelm, WA 98597

Email us

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We are proud to serve the areas of Yelm, Rainier, McKenna and Roy. We meet Thursday mornings at 7:30am. Come join us and find out how you can help serve our community and the world.

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Phone: (360) 458-7000

Fax: (360) 458-4226

Posted Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thrift Shop Hours
Closed to the public and no donations accepted at this time.
Food Bank Hours:
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Food Bank serves Yelm and Rainier School Districts, Nisqually Tribal Reservation

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Providing social and economic programs to enhance the quality of life in our community

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Lakefair has plenty of opportunities that needs volunteers. contact Karen@lakefair.org

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https://pugetsoundestuarium.org/volunteer/

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Puget Sound Estuarium - Explore Connect Inspire!

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Share your love of the South Sound Help inspire our community to explore and connect with the South Sound! Volunteering is a great opportunity to learn more, gain experience, connect with other volunteers and the community, and make a difference in the health of Puget Sound through education. We are always looking for enthusiastic people

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Bigelow House Museum

918 Glass Ave NE

Olympia, WA  98506

Bigelow House

The Bigelow House: Witness to History

The Bigelow House Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the early history of Olympia and Washington Territory.  It is the oldest residence in Olympia, Washington, and one of the earliest still standing in the Pacific Northwest.

https://olympiahistory.org/bigelow-house-museum-2/

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The Bigelow House Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the early history of Olympia and Washington Territory. It is the oldest residence in Olympia, Washington, and one of the earliest still standing in the Pacific Northwest.

Pioneer lawyer and Territorial Legislator Daniel R. Bigelow and his schoolteacher wife Ann Elizabeth White built Bigelow House in the 1850s. The Bigelows were pivotal figures in early Washington history and the struggle for women's rights and public education.

Generations of the Bigelow family kept the home largely intact and welcomed visitors interested in regional history. The last generation lived in the in the house until 2005.

The house is a rare surviving example of the Carpenter Gothic style architecture popular in rural America during the mid-1800s and retains its historic furnishings and more than an acre of the family's original land claim. On display are documents and artifacts representing over 150 years of the family's participation in important community, state and national causes.

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The Bigelow House Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the early history of Olympia and Washington Territory. It is the oldest residence in Olympia, Washington, and one of the earliest still standing in the Pacific Northwest. Pioneer lawyer and Territorial Legislator Daniel R.

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Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

https://www.swwabigs.org/

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington - Youth Mentoring

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Home - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington - Youth Mentoring

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Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. You can help by donating or volunteering to help children in your local community.

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https://southsoundymca.org/employment-volunteer-opportunities/

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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities - South Sound YMCA

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Find a rewarding career or volunteer opportunity through the Y! Together, we'll be impacting lives in our community.

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ABOUT COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICES

CYS, a United Way affiliate, has been a successful and established non-profit in downtown Olympia for more than 45 years, providing an array of services to help a wide range of youth: those in foster care, those who need help finishing their educations or getting a job or finding a safe place to live, and those seeking meaningful ways to connect with society positively.

https://communityyouthservices.org/

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Volunteer

For more than a century, the Red Cross has relied upon its volunteers to prevent, prepare for and respond to countless tragedies. No other organization is more experienced in utilizing volunteer resources and the expertise to keep people safe and sound.

https://www.redcross.org/local/washington/volunteer.html

Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross.

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If you're searching for places to volunteer, the Washington Red Cross region has many opportunities available today! Your local Red Cross needs you.

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EGYHOP: a project of The Olympia Harm Reduction Network

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EGYHOP: a project of The Olympia Harm Reduction Network

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Since 1999 The Olympia Harm Reduction Network’s main project EGYHOP (The Emma Goldman Youth & Homeless Outreach Project)has been providing free necessities and emergency supplies to Olympia’s Street population.

https://www.egyhop.org/what-we-do

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EGYHOP: a project of The Olympia Harm Reduction Network

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Our Mission

The mission of THE OLYMPIA HARM REDUCTION NETWORK is to provide emergency supplies, services, and resources to the low-income populations and those experiencing houselessness on the streets of Olympia.

Our street outreach volunteer workers provide emergency intervention services on the streets of Olympia several nights a week, during hours when the street population cannot access traditional services. In addition to relaying information about emergency resources (shelters, treatment centers, health care facilities, advocacy centers, and other critical care resources), we attempt to supply needed and requested items, which can include: blankets, socks, sleeping bags, camping gear, warm clothing, rain gear, food, hygiene and first aid supplies (bandages, OTC medications, vitamins, and HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis-C prevention supplies).
Community
As part of our outreach work, we aim to educate and empower the members of our community. We do this by directly providing information on survival skills and harm reduction, along with a familiar, friendly face to talk with. We also do this by being advocates for low income populations and those experiencing houselessness by informing the general public about our group, its mission, and the needs that it meets in our community. In so doing, we hope to strengthen this community and eliminate the prejudice and discrimination faced by some of its most vulnerable members.
Volunteer run and grassroots structure
This grass roots organization is run entirely by volunteer labor, donations, and the support of the community. THE OLYMPIA HARM REDUCTION NETWORK is all-volunteer run and funded by grants and financial donations from our community, as well as gifts-in-kind from local individuals and businesses. We have no employees and very little overhead costs so that we can ensure our donated funds go directly to the streets.

The website is maintained by volunteers from Pixelsmith Design.

We believe that the power of a community in action can make a difference.

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About - EGYHOP: a project of The Olympia Harm Reduction Network

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Our Mission The mission of THE OLYMPIA HARM REDUCTION NETWORK is to provide emergency supplies, services, and resources to the low-income populations and those experiencing houselessness on the streets of Olympia. Our street outreach volunteer workers provide emergency intervention services on the streets of Olympia several nights a week, during hours when the street population cannot access traditional services.

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http://crisis-clinic.org/

We provide compassionate support and resources to empower those in crisis every hour of every day.

We do this by:

Answering a volunteer-powered Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Strengthening individual resilience through crisis intervention, resources, and referrals.

Raising awareness of and expanding access to community services.

Showing respect, empathy and compassion to all.

Training our community to prevent suicide among seniors, adults and youth.

Offering inclusive volunteer opportunities to members of the community.

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On 6/28/2022 from 1:32am-7:55am PST a situation occurred at The Crisis Clinic. Our lines were inadvertently transferred to an outside entity. There is a possibility that potential privacy information was disclosed. If you think you may have been affected please call: 360-586-2888 ext. 108

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Find a Work Party

Volunteer with WTA for a fun and rewarding way to give back to the places you love to hike. Trails across Washington need our help more than ever. There are many ways to volunteer. See details below and join a work party today!

https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule

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Find a Trail Work Party - Washington Trails Association

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Holly Guthrie
hguthrie@trl.org

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Volunteer opportunities coming soon! Contact John Hanby (hanbyj@osd.wednet.edu) and Cecily Schmidt (schmidtce@osd.wednet.edu) for more information.

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Volunteer to help watch kids during PTO meetings (ask Quasar for details) or

Sign up to be a Reading Buddy! (regular one-on-one reading with a kid at Madison...it's so good!) -- contact Lisa Escourt to learn more! lestcourt@osd.wednet.edu

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Have to be 16+ or volunteer with a parent/guardian.
Get cashier experience for your resume!
Wonderful work environment!
The Co-Op is a nonprofit through the state of WA

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Contact Brooke: brooke@olympiafilmsociety.org

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https://streamteam.info/get-involved/

Who We are
"Stream Team is cooperatively sponsored and funded by the storm and surface water utilities of the cities of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater and Thurston County. Stream Team fills a niche in the South Sound for providing free quality environmental education programs and activities and hands-on action projects."

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https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate/volunteer

Mission Statement
"Saving lives through research, innovation, education and excellence in blood, medical and laboratory services in partnership with our community."

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https://pugetsoundestuarium.org/volunteer/

https://pugetsoundestuarium.org/support/volunteer/

"We encourage community members to EXPLORE animals and plants in their local estuaries, where freshwater and saltwater meet. We CONNECT people of all ages to what is unique about this delicate, vibrant ecosystem. Our educational opportunities INSPIRE individuals to take better care of our shared natural resources."

Share your love of the South Sound

Help inspire our community to explore and connect with the South Sound!

Volunteering is a great opportunity to learn more, gain experience, connect with other volunteers and the community, and make a difference in the health of Puget Sound through education. We are always looking for enthusiastic people to add to our team! Take a moment to review the opportunities below, and discover how you can be a part of the Puget Sound Estuarium as a volunteer.

Volunteer Portal

Estuarium volunteers can check their upcoming shifts and sign up for upcoming events using our Volgistics portal.

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Become a Volunteer

Learn how to become an Estuarium volunteer by following three simple steps.

LEARN MORE

Volunteer Opportunities

Estuarium volunteers get to participate in a wide range of tasks, from assisting during K-12 field trips, to helping feed our animals and cleaning our tanks.

LEARN MORE

Upcoming Volunteer Events

View upcoming volunteer opportunities like our monthly volunteer orientation, and special volunteer trainings.

LEARN MORE

Clarissa Felling

Puget Sound Estuarium

clarissa@pugetsoundestuarium.org

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Puget Sound Estuarium - Explore Connect Inspire!

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Share your love of the South Sound Help inspire our community to explore and connect with the South Sound! Volunteering is a great opportunity to learn more, gain experience, connect with other volunteers and the community, and make a difference in the health of Puget Sound through education. We are always looking for enthusiastic people

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Aryn Eldridge

Thurston County Food Bank

lcsc@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org

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Thurston County Food Bank - Working to end hunger in our community

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What Do Volunteers Do at the Food Bank?

Volunteers do everything from food sorting and delivery, to office support, to facility and equipment maintenance. For more details, check out What Do Volunteers Do at TCFB?

Getting Started

Due to COVID-19, we are not currently hosting volunteer orientations. However, you can still volunteer, and the need is greater than ever!

When Can I Volunteer?

Volunteers are scheduled Monday through Friday for daytime shifts and at other times to support special programs and events. Currently, regular volunteer shifts for individuals are:

Downtown Olympia: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with two volunteer shifts each day, 7:45 AM-Noon and 11:45 AM-4:00 PM

Tumwater Warehouse: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with two volunteer shifts each day, 9:00 AM-Noon and 1:00-4:00 PM

Families & Groups Volunteering at the Food Bank

Families and groups of all sizes have numerous opportunities to support our programs during the week and on the weekends. Our biggest events occur in November, December, January and May with additional projects throughout the year. Groups are encouraged to contact the Food Bank to get more information. Group events may be altered or cancelled due to COVID-19.

Who can Volunteer?

The Food Bank has various tasks for individuals of all ages. Students and youth age 12 and older may volunteer without parental or custodial supervision (age 14 during COVID-19). Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and opportunities may be limited during COVID-19. Students needing class/school community service hours may volunteer during the school year, and during Spring, Summer and Winter Breaks. Follow the "Getting Started" information above.

Volunteers Are our Foundation

Volunteers established the food bank in 1971 and they have been the foundation of our success ever since. There is an ever present awareness to serve those in need, in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. In 2019, over 15,000 volunteers supported our programs.

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Volunteer At The Food Bank - Thurston County Food Bank

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What Do Volunteers Do at the Food Bank? Volunteers do everything from food sorting and delivery, to office support, to facility and equipment maintenance. For more details, check out What Do Volunteers Do at TCFB? Getting Started Complete the On-Line volunteer Application All new, returning and current volunteers need to complete the application one time.

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Volunteer/Intern Applications

Please click on volunteer application to join our team of volunteers today! Please scan and email your application to opc.cfa@gmail.com or mail to:

Concern for Animals
1414 State Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98506

If you're already a volunteer and would like to donate your time to one of the events above, contact opc.cfa@gmail.comor call the office at (360) 515-0820.

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Concern for Animals | Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Pet Adoption, Pet Food Bank, Low Cost Pet Emergency Medical Care | Olympia WA

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Concern for Animals is a registered 501(c)3 that offers financial assistance to qualified pet owners in Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties by providing spay and neuter vouchers, medical care vouchers and pet food in addition to integrated pet programs as funded.

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The very existence of the Olympia Film Society and the Capitol Theater would not be possible without the efforts and support of our incredible volunteers. OFS is accepting volunteers over the age of 16, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Families are encouraged to volunteer. Sign up by emailing volunteer@olympiafilmsociety.org

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The Hands On Children's Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Olympia, Washington. | Hours & Admission | Calendar | About Us | Contact Us | (360) 956-0818

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Looking for a volunteer opportunity for your whole family?

Help to sort, count and label children's books for the South Sound Reading Foundation. These books go out to children in Thurston and Mason Counties, some of whom have few or no age appropriate books at home.

We understand the value of community service for young kids and teens. Volunteer opportunities are not rushed and families can take their time to help their children improve math skills and get excited about books.

Call (360) 412-4499. to set up a time for your family to volunteer.

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As the world leader in volunteerism we feel a responsibility to unite our broader community, and to use this moment to become stronger.

See below to access our COVID-19 Resource Hub, and to explore our growing directory of COVID-19-specific and virtual volunteering opportunities.

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LOTT Clean Water Alliance Volunteer Opportunities - VolunteerMatch

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As the world leader in volunteerism we feel a responsibility to unite our broader community, and to use this moment to become stronger. See below to access our COVID-19 Resource Hub, and to explore our growing directory of COVID-19-specific and virtual volunteering opportunities.

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The Washington Center for Performing Arts

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The Washington Center for Performing Arts

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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

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Volunteer Opportunities - The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

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Interested in joining our committed family of volunteers? Each year, people like you donate close to 1000 hours volunteering at our facilities. The bulk of these hours are put in ushering, but we also have opportunities available to work in our concessions area or assist our administrative staff.

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You can help low-income families! Come volunteer with the Other Bank.

Product Drives: Individuals, groups and organizations - collect products and bring them for distribution at the Other Bank. What do we need this week?

Hygiene Kit Assembly: Donated trial size products are placed into hygiene kits and distributed to low-income children in local schools.

Product Pickups: Includes picking up items from collection bins and bringing them to The Other Bank.

Inventory & Distribution: Sorting & shelving products on Tuesdays. May include distribution to clients when The Other Bank is open (Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Special Projects: Holiday Celebration, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Women's Wellness Retreat, Mother's Day

Sign up to volunteer today or call us as (360) 352-0593!

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You can help low-income families! Come volunteer with the Other Bank. Product Drives: Individuals, groups and organizations - collect products and bring them for distribution at the Other Bank. What do we need this week? Hygiene Kit Assembly: Donated trial size products are placed into hygiene kits and distributed to low-income children in local schools.

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We're so pleased that you are interested in volunteering with us! Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and with your help we can build hope for more deserving families in Thurston County.

There are several ways for you to volunteer your time with us:

Volunteer on our Construction Site

SPS Habitat homes are built with 80% volunteer labor. We depend on individuals like you who are willing to come out and swing a hammer on the construction site to build homes and a lasting future for families in need. No construction experience is necessary. We provide you with all of the tools and training necessary on site. To learn more about how to get started click here.

Volunteer in our Habitat STORE

The Habitat Store sells building materials at a fraction of retail prices, making home improvements, renovations, or building upkeep more affordable. Proceeds from the store help fund the construction of SPS Habitat homes. Habitat Stores needs volunteers to help manage the store, assist customers and keep merchandise in order and stocked. If you like working with people and in fun environments, this will be a great experience for you. Sign-up to volunteer today!

Support Volunteers

Building dreams takes lots of behind-the-scenes work from dedicated volunteers, and there are a variety of ways to do this beyond the construction site. Consider joining one of our committees that help SPS Habitat serve the community, volunteer with our office team or at our Store! There are many opportunities for you to support our work!

SPS Habitat has a few specialty volunteer roles that make a major difference in our ability to carry out our mission. If you have any interest in the following areas, please let us know.

Translation Services: On-call volunteers who are fluent in Spanish are needed to translate documents and to translate during meetings and events.

Data Entry Specialists: Help in our Downtown Olympia office with data entry, filing, mailings, and other general office duties. Hours are flexible, but a weekly commitment is requested.

Event Support: We host and attend various community outreach and support programs throughout the year: We always appreciate an extra hand with set-up, registration, and event wrap-up.

To get started today please contact our volunteer coordinator and schedule your orientation today at [email protected] or 360-956-3456 X 6

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Volunteer | Habitat for Humanity South Puget Sound

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We're so pleased that you are interested in volunteering with us! Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and with your help we can build hope for more deserving families in Thurston County. There are several ways for you to volunteer your time with us: Volunteer on our Construction Site SPS Habitat homes are built ...

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The Friends of the Capital Forest will be sponsoring two volunteer days in the sub black hills. Spring cleaning and construction of a new trail. For more info, contact

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https://sites.evergreen.edu/mesweekly/volunteer-nisqually-river-education-project-tree-planting/

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Help salvage and replant native plants! Super awesome local nonprofit. You'll learn a lot too!

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Have fun, learn, and lend a hand with this great community of people!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We are a group of volunteers who are passionate about providing hands-on education to protect and conserve South Salish water resources and habitat.

We like to have fun and geek out about plants, all while accomplishing a shared mission to:

save native flora and restore native ecosystems;

learn and educate others about the roles of native plants in protecting water and habitat, including green stormwater techniques;

and empower the public with native plant identification, propagation, and salvaging knowledge!

We aim to find fulfilling and educational activities for every volunteer, regardless of existing skills and abilities. Please complete our volunteer interest form to allow us to serve your needs and build a fruitful partnership. You are welcome to volunteer with us without completing our volunteer interest form, but doing so will ensure a better experience for everyone.
Ongoing volunteers who wish to commit to leadership roles will be required to complete our volunteer interest form and may be asked to participate in an official background check.
We also recognize that volunteers may ultimately find our activities not their cup of tea - and that's OK! If you have specific feedback on how to make your volunteer experience better, we welcome your input.

Many of our volunteer opportunities take place in the field. These are often pop-up events that will be listed on our calendar. Some recurring volunteer events that happen every year include our Native Plant Salvages (January-March) and McLane Creek Nature Trail Work Parties (April - July). These are always a fun way to spend time outdoors with wonderful people, and to learn native plant ID!

Join us at CLT's Inspiring Kids Preserve to develop native riparian and wetland habitat!

Attend a maintenance work party and get to know many of our other fabulous volunteers! Our plant nursery is where we store salvaged plants that are used for local restoration projects and sold at our bi-annual plant sales. We work in distanced small groups to propagate, clean, and organize plants. Sign-up and learn more on our Nursery webpage.

Stewarding for McClane Creek will resume in the spring.
We are stewards to McLane Creek and in turn use the habitat to teach common PNW plants. Join a small group for a few hours of plant ID and trail maintenance training. Once you're trained-up we encourage independent or buddy stewardship throughout the year.

CHECK IN STAFF & ADMIN AID

Organize plant tags, work on organization and storage/labeling, help share flyers for workshops/classes, or help us upload data from volunteer events and surveys! You can contribute from home. If you are interested in current openings, contact info@nativeplantsalvage.org.

PUBLICITY & GRATITUDE

Be a member of NPSF's publicity and gratitude committee, and work together to spread the word about the organization's great resources! You can contribute from home. If you are interested in current openings, contact info@nativeplantsalvage.org.

Other ways to participate:

Join our Board: As a member of the Native Plant Salvage's Board of Directors, you have an opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a nonprofit organization. Our dedicated Board Members' energy and passion for the organization truly shapes and strengthens the impact that we make, from our communities to the greater Puget Sound ecosystem. If you are interested in current openings, contact our Board Secretary at secretary@nativeplantsalvage.org.

Take a class: We are gearing up to provide Covid-safe online learning opportunities! Check out our learning tab on our website to find details on any upcoming classes.

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Volunteer-powered Projects - Native Plant Salvage Foundation

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We are a group of volunteers who are passionate about providing hands-on education to protect and conserve South Salish water resources and habitat.

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Volunteer @ FoodBank gardens!  They have one at the capitol campus, the WestSide, and at Calliope Farm.  Help grow organic produce for our community!  Email Mackenzie if you are interested: mackenziem@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org

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The Olympia Kiwanis Club manages three gardens in the Olympia area. Between 25,000 and 35,000 pounds of produce is raised, harvested, and then donated to the Thurston County Foodbank each year.

Good to Grow

Check out our video describing all the hard work that is invested by Olympia Kiwanis Club and community volunteers in our three gardens.

Capitol Campus

212 Maple Park Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (Just north of the Employment Security Building)

Calliope Farm

1335 Overhulse Road NW, Olympia WA 98502

Westside Garden

3839 11 th Ave. NW, Olympia WA 98502

360-357-7188 H, 360-701-5657 mobile (call home if the mobile number does not respond)

360-259-3189

Email or call Marla to have your email added or deleted from our weekly email schedule listserv
Email or call Mackenzie about specifics of field activities and/ or to schedule a group
Email or call Don for all other questions or comments.

Consider a donation to support the garden staff next year. Part-time farm/garden workers in temporary employment with the Fo od Bank acti ng as employer, helps give the gardens week to week continuity, and helps us keep ahead of the weeds. Your donation to the Thurston County Food Bank with a request that your donation be used for Food Bank garden workers guarantees that your donation will be used that way. Thank You!

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The Olympia Kiwanis Club manages three gardens in the Olympia area. Between 25,000 and 35,000 pounds of produce is raised, harvested, and then donated to the Thurston County Foodbank each year. Check out our video describing all the hard work that is invested by Olympia Kiwanis Club and community volunteers in our three gardens.

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Plantings! Invasive Removal! And more!

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Our first priority is your health and safety. We are currently not hosting in-person volunteer events. Please check back at a later date.

Be Part of It

Volunteers are essential to the mission of Capitol Land Trust and we strive to create a volunteer experience that is both meaningful and enjoyable. As a Capitol Land Trust volunteer, you further our mission by stewarding natural landscapes, educating the next generation, and connecting people with our conserved lands. With your help, our area continues to have thriving natural habitats and green spaces to enjoy.

Whether you're interested in getting your feet wet and working outside, sharing a professional skill, or attending one of our events, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Have other expertise you'd like to offer? Just contact us at info@capitollandtrust.org!

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Our first priority is your health and safety. We are currently not hosting in-person volunteer events. Please check back at a later date. Volunteers are essential to the mission of Capitol Land Trust and we strive to create a volunteer experience that is both meaningful and enjoyable.

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Thurston County Food Bank - Working to end hunger in our community

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Attention: The Lacey Drive Up has moved

Free food, all households welcome

Please stay in your vehicle

People arriving on foot will be served

Keep 6′ of space between others at all times

FROM: St Martins

TO: 7027 Martin Way E. Lacey, WA
April 2021 Drive Up Locations and Times

Thurston County Food Bank will be closed
Monday - Feb. 15, 2021 - in recognition of President's Day.

Just a friendly reminder - as we are looking down the barrel of an oncoming snow storm - please be safe.

The safety of our clients, volunteers and staff is our #1 concern.
If you find yourself faced with dangerous driving conditions, please stay home until it is safe to drive on the roads.

Free food, all households welcome

Please stay in your vehicle

People arriving on foot will be served

Keep 6′ of space between others at all times

We will keep Facebook updated as to any delayed distribution times or potential closures.
Thurston County Food Bank | Facebook

THANK YOU for taking care of yourself, your families, and this community - please stay safe.

Please Note: We will be closed February 15.

We worked with these organizations to create these drive-up/walk up events near you.

February 2021 Drive Up Locations and Times

I'm certain we speak for everybody when we heave a giant sigh as we change the calendars to 2021! In the New Year, we are updating Thurston County Food Bank's visit structure.

As you may be aware, when COVID first struck, we changed not only our distribution model, but visit structure. We changed the visits from set counts and defined visits - to "unlimited" visits in the pre-bagged/boxed model. This was done in response to COVID - and all that the pandemic brought.

Beginning January 4, 2021, the visit structure will change to a maximum visit of
1 VISIT PER WEEK - PER HOUSEHOLD.

We will continue to operate distributing pre-bagged/boxed foods using our drive-up distribution models(as well as walk-up at our Client Service Center for those without vehicles, on foot or taking busses). It should be also noted, Thurston County Food Bank continues to need volunteers at all locations as we enter 2021. Through everything our Community has been through this past year, we are grateful for the phenomenal people we have around us - supporting each other through these difficult times.

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Attention: The Lacey Drive Up has moved Free food, all households welcome Please stay in your vehicle People arriving on foot will be served Keep 6′ of space between others at all times FROM: St Martins TO: 7027 Martin Way E. Lacey, WA Thurston County Food Bank will be closed Monday - Feb.

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SafePlace Olympia WA Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services Thurston Shelter

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We're here for you, day or night. If you need to talk to an advocate : (360) 786-8754 right now, ​please call our 24-Hour HelpLine for more information, safety planning and support: (360) 754-6300
TTY: 711 and we have translation services available.
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For questions about appointments, donations, or business hours, call our Business Office

We're dedicated to keeping our clients and staff safe at all times, and have adapted our services to continue helping our clients in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Our clients and staff will be required to practice 6-feet social distancing. When social distancing cannot be maintained, wearing a mask will be required. These requirements are in accordance with the Washington State face mask requirement, effective as of 6/26/20, as well as the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries COVID-19 guidelines.
Clients meeting with staff can choose to bring a facemask from home, or a disposable mask will be provided. For clients who cannot safely wear a facemask, a face shield will be provided as an alternative.
Cleaning and sanitizing procedures will be followed to ensure the health and safety of all clients and staff. Hand sanitizer, soap, and disinfecting wipes are available for all staff and visitors, and plexiglass shields have been installed at the front desk.

Services Update:
Advocates will be available for video appointments via Zoom and in person by appointment only, on the following days and times:

Mondays @ 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm - Zoom or in-person

Tuesdays @ 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm - Zoom ONLY

Wednesdays @ 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm - Zoom or in-person

Thursdays @ 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm - Zoom or in- person

Advocacy appointments should be made in advance by calling the business line: 360.786.8754. The business line is available on Monday-Thursday between 9:00am - 5:00pm. Clients who arrive without an appointment cannot be guaranteed to have an in-person meeting that day; they are encouraged to call in advance to ensure advocate availability. On-site childcare will not be provided at this time. All of our services are available 24 hours a day by calling our 24-Hour HelpLine: 360.754.6300
Please call our Help Line at 360.754.6300 to inquire about shelter space available, as space is variable to change.
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Donations Update:
Donation appointments can be made by calling our Front Desk: ( 360) 786-8754. We are accepting walk-in contactless drop off of items from our Wish List at our Business Office Mon-Thurs, 9-12 and 1-5 PM. When dropping donations off at the Business Office, please wear a mask and wrap gifts in a box or plastic bag. We're not currently accepting clothing, thank you!

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We're here for you, day or night. If you need to talk to an advocate : (360) 786-8754 right now, ​please call our 24-Hour HelpLine for more information, safety planning and support: (360) 754-6300 TTY: 711 and we have translation services available.

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https://www.ywcaofolympia.org/what-were-doing/kathleens-closet/

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https://www.goodgrub.org/volunteer

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Fridays at Avanti Garden from 2-3PM, check with Quasar for more info qsurprise@osd.wednet.edu