Individual VolunteersYou can make a difference in your community by volunteering with Friendship House! We believe in the power of people coming together to create positive change in our community.
We value each of our volunteers and want to make sure they are placed in the best positions for their skills and talents. If you'd like to volunteer at Friendship House, simply follow these instructions: 1. Familiarize yourself with our volunteer opportunities (at right) 2. Complete the volunteer application form (see below) 3. Set up a tour and information interview with the volunteer coordinator 4. Schedule a volunteer time Please note: All volunteers must consent to a background check. Any volunteer younger than 18 must fill out a parental consent form and be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times while at Friendship House. Contact: For more information contact Emily Grubbs by email at emily@skagitfriendshiphouse.org or call at (360) 336-6138 ext. 110 |
Volunteer opportunitiesBag Lunch Distribution Volunteers:
We need volunteers daily to distribute food at a satellite location. Shifts Available: 2 hours daily from 11 AM- 1:00 PM View Full Position Description Love and Laundry Host: Our public laundry service, Love & Laundry needs help with greeting guests, supervising the facility, and operating machines. You would be imperative in supporting our mission to clothe those need. Shifts Available: Daily 1pm-4pm View Full Description Position Farmers Market Community Connector: Market Volunteers staff our coffee sales booth and share the Friendship house story with the public at both the Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley Farmer's Markets during the market seasons Shifts Available: Saturdays from 9am-2pm and Wednesdays from 3pm-7pm View Full Position Description Landscaping, Handyperson, Donation sorting, or House keeping: As an active shelter providing many services to our neighbors in need, we have a huge amount of work to be done and a small staff working to do it. Specific details will depend on your skills and availability . Shifts Available: All days per week View Full Position Description Kitchen Server: Support Friendship House by serving food to staff, residents, and community members that visit our café. Shifts Available: All days per week during meal times View Full Position Description Dishwasher: We need individuals to assist in providing clean tableware for all our café guests. This position is ideal for those who enjoy working independently in a fast-paced, busy environment. Shifts Available: All days per week during meal times View Full Position Description Office Assistant: Volunteers are asked to assist at least 4 hours per week during office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. task include answering the phone and direct calls, greet guests and receive donations, answer questions about house, record donations that come in and enter them into database and other duties as assigned Shifts Available: All days throughout week View Full Position Description Overnight Winter Shelter Support: Assist staff at our Emergency overnight only Shelter with keeping those facing homelessness sheltered. Shifts Available: 6:00 am to 7:00am & 7:00pm to 9:00pm View Full Position Description Event Support: Volunteers will assist at our annual fundraiser, En Vogue. Positions include ticket takers, greeters and backstage runners to ensure this fabulous event is a success. 2019 Event is March 7th |
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