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 our Volunteer Coordinator, Kadeem at 360.336.6138 or kadeem@skagitfriendshiphouse.org |
Volunteer opportunitiesBag Lunch Volunteers:
We need 2 volunteers a day to prepare and pass out food with at least one, if not two of the volunteers, able to be a designated drivers of our 15-passenger van. Shifts Available:
Laundry Worker: 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: Tuesday 1pm-4pm 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 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 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 Handyman: We need individuals to assist in maintaining the grounds through task like painting, relocating materials, general upkeep Etc. Shifts Available: All days per week landscaping/ gardening: As the sunny season approaches we need individuals enthusiastic about getting down and dirty to help renovate, plant, pull weeds and upkeep the cafe garden and flower beds. Shifts Available: All days throughout week Office Assistant/Reception: 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 and provide forms when necessary, record donations that come in and enter them into database and other duties as assigned Shifts Available: All days throughout week |
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