NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This Week
Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop
North Whidbey Pools & Recreation
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oak Harbor School District
Central Whidbey Soccer Club
Habitat for Humanity
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Island Senior Resources
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 (Jan 24, 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: January 13th-March 28th, 2026
- Age Groups:
- Preschool (3 + 4 year olds)
- Kindergarten
- 1st-2nd grade
- 3rd-4th grade
- 5th-6th grade
- Games on Saturdays
- 3rd-4th grade and 5th-6th grade will start practices the week of January 13th, and their first games will be on January 24th.
- Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st-2nd grade start practices/games on January 17th.
- 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.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) needs volunteers for stormwater action monitoring of mussels.
WDFW needs people willing to commit to the following tasks:
- Deploying mussels in anti-predator cages to a selected site or sites during a nighttime low tide: January 27 - February 2, 2026 (1-3 hrs. field work per deployment or retrieval event).
- Processing mussels (create tissue samples) in the Olympia, WA laboratory: March/April 2026 (exact dates TBD)
WDFW will assign volunteers to monitoring locations for mussel cage deployment and retrieval, provide training on how to deploy/retrieve cages, and provide all the necessary equipment. For safety we require at least two people for each site so you may be partnered up with other volunteers. Volunteers are required to comply with partner volunteer organization or WDFW policies and safety procedures.
Interested? Please contact Danielle Nordstrom (
Danielle.Nordstrom@dfw.wa.gov) and note any preference in site or general area assignment. Based on your site assignment location, you will be referred to one of our partner volunteer organizations to register or be asked to register as a direct WDFW volunteer.
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.
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U15 COED Team - an
assistant coach to help with practices and games.
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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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MLK Day of Service Work Party
Keystone Preserve
Monday, January 19, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This MLK Day of Service, honor Dr. King's legacy and foster a sense of constructive action, civic participation and belonging. Join us in caring for the land and remove noxious weeds from this restoration site in Coupeville. Come prepared to walk on uneven terrain, bend, and kneel to remove weeds.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Please register at:
www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-calendar
Contact Taylor Schmuki at
taylor@wclt.org with any questions.
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