NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This Week
Oak Harbor NJROTC Drill Meet
VFW Post 7392 Road Cleanup
Penn Cove Musselfest 2026
Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop
North Whidbey Pools & Recreation
Oak Harbor School District
Central Whidbey Soccer Club
Habitat for Humanity
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Island Senior Resources
Oak Harbor NJROTC Drill Meet
Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC unit is hosting a drill meet at Oak Harbor High School this coming weekend on February 21 and needs support from the active-duty community.
The unit needs judges who will obligate for the following events.
Color Guard Inspector – 2
Color Guard judges - 4
Unarmed Inspection - 5
Unarmed Drill - 4
Armed Inspection - 5
Armed Drill - 4
Physical Strength counters/ timers - 10
The unit instructors will meet with the judges at 0730 that morning. The event should be over by 1630 or 1700. Please contact CDR James Allen Hall at
jhall@ohsd.net or Chief William Thiel at
WTHIEL@ohsd.net if you are interested.
Oak Harbor’s NJROTC unit is the base’s primary Color Guard for every base ceremony. This a profound way to interact and influence the next generation, and a great opportunity to attend the meet and see what these young cadets do.
VFW Post 7392 Road Cleanup
The VFW on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor is sponsoring a roadside cleanup on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The cleanup team will meet at 0845, with cleanup beginning at 0900. Other details are:
Areas Covered: VFW Post grounds and Ault Field Road
Volunteers Needed: 15 - 25 (all welcome)
What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes (all other supplies and safety equipment
will be provided)
This is a community service event supporting roadway and grounds clean-up
efforts in the Oak Harbor area.
For more information, contact HM1 Fabian Morales, Junior Vice Commander for VFW Post 7392, at 442-288-4742
Penn Cove Musselfest 2026
The Penn Cove Musselfest 2026, is seeking volunteers for the 40th anniversary of its annual Musselfest at the Coupeville Historic Waterfront on March 7 & 8. The specific days and times are Saturday, March 7, 11a.m. – 9 p.m. & Sunday, March 8, 11a.m. – 4: p.m.
Shifts are customizable –a few hours or the full day. To sign up or learn more, visit the Eventeny volunteer page at
https://www.eventeny.com/events/musselfest2026-22368/ or message the volunteer coordinator. Molly Anne McCown at
Mollyanne.mccown@gmail.com.
Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop - come volunteer with us!
We will track your volunteer hours and provide verification as needed for you or your command.
Flexible hours/days (30 minutes to 8 hours per volunteer day based on your availability)
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- o Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 0800-1600
- o Thursday 0800-1800
- o Select Saturdays 0930-1330 (Feb 21, Mar 21)
No prior thrift shop experience is necessary! Tasks include sorting uniforms and donations, cash register, sales floor stocking, etc.
No need to pre-register, just come by when you have spare time!
Location: Seaplane Base, Bldg 13
Questions? Please contact John or Jeni at 360-257-2728 or email whidbeyisland@nmcrs.org
North Whidbey Pools & Recreation
North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District is looking for Volunteer Youth Basketball Coaches for our 2026 season. This is a great opportunity to serve the community and gain volunteer hours/experience!
- Dates: through-March 28th, 2026
- Age Groups:
- Preschool (3 + 4 year olds)
- Kindergarten
- 1st-2nd grade
- 3rd-4th grade
- 5th-6th grade
- Practice Info:
- 3rd-4th grade teams and 5th-6th grade teams have one evening weekday practice per week in Oak Harbor.
- Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st-2nd grade teams will have one practice on Saturdays before their game begins.
If you’re interested and/or would like more information, please contact Jenna at reccoordinator@nwpprd.org.
Oak Harbor School District
Oak Harbor Schools are looking for volunteers for a variety of events at their schools. Please see the volunteer opportunities list at:
https://www.ohsd.net/volunteeropportunities
The OHHS Wildcats need your help! Looking for volunteers to sell refreshments at the concession stand during upcoming athletic events. It's a fun way to support our athletes and be part of the Wildcat spirit! Interested? Sign up here:
Concession Volunteers
Central Whidbey Soccer Club
The Central Whidbey Soccer Club, a nonprofit youth soccer organization serving civilian and military families in the Coupeville and lower Oak Harbor areas, is looking for volunteer coaches for the following teams.
·
U15 COED Team - an
assistant coach to help with practices and games.
·
Girls U6 Team – Head Coach
Practice Location
All practices are held locally in Coupeville at Fort Casey fields.
The Soccer Club will provide the following:
- A coaching gear binder with drills, strategies, and resources
- An official coach hoodie
- Full support from our board members and experienced coaches
- Flexible responsibilities — especially for assistant coaches
No prior coaching experience is required — just enthusiasm and a willingness to support the players!
Please contact Monica Grant, Registrar for Central Whidbey Soccer Club, if you are interested at
www.centralwhidbeysoccer.com
Habitat for Humanity - Whidbey Island
Help Build Homes and Hope!
Habitat for Humanity of Island County needs volunteers to support affordable housing on Whidbey Island. No construction experience? No problem—we provide training, tools, and safety gear. Join us to make a difference!
Opportunities:
Construction: Help build homes (ages 18+). Tasks vary; no skills required.
Other Roles: Assist at Habitat Stores or events (details upon sign-up).
Prerequisites:
Must be 18+ for construction.
Submit a 2023 Volunteer Waiver and Background Check Release (sent after registration).
Complete a Volunteer Orientation (Wednesdays at 2:00 PM or by arrangement).
How to Join:
Register at islandcountyhabitat.org/volunteer/volunteer-shifts/.
Await clearance email with shift sign-up instructions.
Pick a shift via the “Choose a Shift” page.
What to Bring:
Weather-appropriate, durable clothing.
Closed-toe shoes.
Water and snacks (lunch not provided).
Schedule:
Shifts vary—check the website for current options, typically daytime, full or half-day.
Contact:
Email volunteer@islandcountyhabitat.com or call 360-679-9444 with questions. Let’s build a brighter future together!
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Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Organic Farm School at Keystone Farm & Forest Preserve
Fridays from 9:00 am -11:00 am
Join our partners, Whidbey Island Organic Farm School, at Keystone Preserve on Fridays to clean the barn and prepare a future cover crop demonstration site. Tasks will include wheelbarrowing, power washing, mowing, trimming and planting!
Questions and registration to Judy at
judy@organicfarmschool.org
Island Senior Resources
Volunteers needed! Island Senior Resources (ISR) is a Non-Profit 501(3)c organization, serving Island County since 1972, that provides essential resources for older/disabled adults, their families, and caregivers. We are seeking volunteers in a couple different programs to assist a few times a month.
Our Meals on Wheels program provides food delivery assistance to homebound seniors three days a week. We are always looking for more drivers who can work on a consistent schedule or as a backup driver. Drivers will be trained with an experienced volunteer to learn a delivery route. ISR delivers meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our Medical Transportation program drives clients to medical appointments across five different counties. While some drivers prefer to drive close to home, some drivers prefer going to Bellingham or Seattle. We drive clients Monday – Friday. Our Meals on Wheels and Medical Transportation drivers are eligible for gas reimbursement.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older, but youth are encouraged to volunteer with their guardian. These programs are seeking help from active-duty military, reserves, contractors, civilians, and dependents. So, pass along this info to anyone seeking to enrich their lives with human connection. Our goal is for our volunteers to commit to a few shifts per month, even a once-a-month commitment would help our program’s ability to provide assistance to our disabled and aging community members.
For more information or to sign up, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Bailey Todd, at
bailey@islandseniorservices.org or go to senior-resources.org/volunteering/ to learn more.
Volunteer Chore Program
The Volunteer Chore Program is a new program at Whidbey Island that assists with day-to-day chores such as yard care, grocery shopping, dog walking, medical transportation and housekeeping for elderly residents over 60 who are financially qualified. This program is administered by The Volunteer Center with the Opportunity Council. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ross Labrenz at (360) 679-6577 ext. 2133.
If you have volunteer opportunities, please send all submission requests to:
naswipao@us.navy.mil