NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This Week
Anacortes Lacrosse Club Coaching Vacancies
Bells Across America
Pacific Rim Institute
Oak Harbor Community Football Cheer League
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Connect and Thrive Youth Mentoring Program
Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop
Oak Harbor School District
Habitat for Humanity
Coaching Vacancies – Anacortes Lacrosse Club
Great Lacrosse programs are built on great coaches, and we can never have enough passionate, positive people on the sidelines. If you (or someone you know) is interested in coaching boys or girls lacrosse, please email us at
anacorteslax@gmail.com. No prior coaching experience required – we’ll provide training and support! Visit
https://anacorteslacrosse.sportngin.com/ for more information.
Bells Across America
Bells Across America is seeking active duty service members to volunteer as name readers in support of the 11th Annual Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members
- Required rehearsal on 23 September from 1400 to 1600
- Ceremony on 24 September from 0900 to 1100
- Dress code for ceremony participants is Navy Service Uniform
Please contact Virginia Imlah at
virginia.b.imlah.naf@us.navy.mil by
Friday, Aug. 28 to sign up to volunteer.
Pacific Rim Institute
When: September 19, 2026, Opportunities between 9 AM – 7 PM, mostly as 3 hr shifts
Where: Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship, 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239
Contact:
Julie@pacificriminstitute.org, 360-678-5586
What: The Whidbey Island Cider Festival, is the major fundraiser for the Pacific Rim Institute, a 501c3 working to preserve the rare NW prairie ecosystem on Whidbey Island and around the North Puget Sound region.
The event is free to the public, except for the optional Cider and Alcohol tasting for adults 21 and older. The day will have live music, food trucks, vendors, and a kids' zone with fun activities throughout the event.
We have 10 volunteer categories for this event, and ideally, we would like 2-4 people for each timeslot. These include: Parking Attendant, Tickets, Bottle Shop, Alcohol Monitor, Security, Grounds, Helper, and Set up and Break Down.
Not all of the volunteers are required to be over 21, though there are a few positions that do require volunteers to be 21 or older.
Pacific Rim Institute will certify volunteer hours and provide light refreshments throughout the day for volunteers, and volunteers will receive a 2026 Cider Festival glass.
Volunteers are required to be sober during their shifts, which are about 3 hours long.
Sign up for volunteer spots at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445A9AC2DAAF4C16-64389146-whidbey#/ or by contacting Julie at
julie@pacificriminstitute.org
Oak Harbor Community Football Cheer League
Oak Harbor’s Community Football and Cheer League for children is seeking volunteers to help with preparations and operations the upcoming Jamboree Saturday, August 22, at Fort Nugent Park from 7am to 6 p.m. If you are interested, please use the link provided
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0444A9A82FA1F4C07-64891976-jambo?useFullSite=false . Any questions please contact Ken Kynndarrn at
OHFCLvolunteer1@gmail.com or the league at
ohfclwildcats@gmail.com .
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Dugualla Heights Weed Maintenance
Thursday, August 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at this restoration site not open to the public in Oak Harbor to remove thistle and blackberry. Includes walking on uneven terrain.
Difficulty Level:
Easy: Walk on uneven terrain to cut flowering or seeding weed heads.
Moderate: Walk on uneven terrain, bending to dig up blackberry plants.
Please register at:
www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-calendar
Work parties are affected by inclement weather and vegetation growth. Project descriptions are broad because we don’t know the exact work needed until closer to the date. If you have questions about a specific work party, or want to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please reach out to Taylor Schmuki at
taylor@wclt.org.
Connect & Thrive Youth Mentoring Program
Connect & Thrive Youth Mentoring Program, an Oak Harbor based nonprofit that serves Island County youth ages 12–17, is seeking volunteers in Oak Harbor and the surrounding community act as Quest Guides.
Quest Guides walk alongside a young person through a structured, year-long curriculum organized around 8 Pillars of Wellness — physical, emotional, social, financial, environmental, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational. This gives mentors a clear structured roadmap that is manageable, typically a few hours per month.
Mentor recruitment is underway now, with the program launching in September 2026.
For more information, contact Constance Mollerstuen, Executive Director at (360)929-2483, via email at
info@positivelylinked.org. Information is also available on their website at
www.positivelylinked.org.
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 Saturday 0930-1330 (Aug 8, Aug 22)
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
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
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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