NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


 

This Week

Coupeville Christmas Parade
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oak Harbor School District
Central Whidbey Soccer Club
Habitat for Humanity
NMCRS Thrift Shop
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Island Senior Resources

Coupeville Christmas Parade

 

The town of Coupeville is seeking volunteers to assist with their Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025. Interested personnel should contact Mary Van Holden at  membership@coupevillechamber.com for details.

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:    

1. 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).

2. 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.
·  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

NMCRS Thrift Shop

Event:     Children's Holiday Shopping
When:     Saturday, December 6^th 0800-1230
What to do:     Be an Elf Buddy and help kids ages 3-12 shop for gifts for the adults in their life!
What to wear:     Holiday/Festive casual clothing.
Sign Up:     To assure we have proper staffing - please email or call to help with this event!!
Benefits: It's fun! We will track your volunteer hours and provide this info as needed! Helping military members and their families. And we have great snacks!
Location:     Seaplane Base, Bldg 13, NMCRS Thrift Shop
Contact Info:        whidbeyisland@nmcrs.org (360) 257-2728
*** Training and coordination will begin at 0800 so please arrive at this time!! Unlike our other volunteer times, this is not a 'drop-in' event.


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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