NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


 

This Week

Hearts and Hammers
Coupeville Memorial Day Parade
Coupeville Lions’ Club Garage Sale
VFW Post 7392 Road Clean-Up
Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
Washington State University Community Litter Clean-up Program  
Connect and Thrive Youth Mentoring Program
Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop
Oak Harbor School District
Habitat for Humanity
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Island Senior Resources

Hearts and Hammers

Hearts and Hammers is seeking volunteers for their annual Hearts & Hammers Workday on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Volunteers will meet at the Living Word Church at 7:30 a.m. kickoff breakfast.
Crews will be organized there before heading out across North Whidbey to complete critical repairs on 10 to 15 homes.
Registration is required at the following link: 2026 NWH&H Volunteer.
For more information, contact Dana Brown, Volunteer Coordinator, NW Hearts and Hammers at Dana Brown <volunteers@nwheartsandhammers.org>

 

Coupeville Memorial Day Parade

The Coupeville Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to monitor street barriers during the parade on May 23, 2026.     Those interested should contact MaryAnn Holden at:  membership@coupevillechamber.com.
 

Coupeville Lions’ Club Garage Sale

The Coupeville Lion’s Club is seeking volunteers to help with their annual garage sale on the following dates.
Monday, June 15 -  9 am – 11 am 
Tuesday, June 16 – 9 am – 11 am 
Sunday, June 28 - noon – 1 pm 

All volunteers are asked to please arrive at 9am, at the Coupeville Elementary School - 6 S. Main Street, Coupeville, WA.
For more information, contact Sandra Johnson  at sandrakay8264@gmail.com.

 

VFW Post 7392 Road Clean-Up

Saturday, 23 May 2026.  Meet at 0845; Clean-up begins at 0900.
Location: VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Areas Covered: VFW Post grounds and Ault Field Road
Volunteers Needed: 15 - 25 (all welcome)
Please bring close-toe shoes (all other supplies and safety equipment
will be provided). Point of Contact: HM1 Fabian Morales, Junior Vice Commander,
Cell: 442-288-4742

 

Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum

The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum has the following volunteer opportunities available.

Memorial Day Staging, Service, and Clean up
May 16 (10-1p) Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor
May 23 (10-1p) Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor + Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville
May 24-25 (overnight security) Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor
May 25 (8a-2p) Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor + American Legion, Oak Harbor
multiple shifts - all community welcome at Open House afterwards for food and fellowship
May 26 (10-12p) Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor + Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AFA82BA3FAC43-62400179-memorial#/
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Kelly Davidson at one of the following numbers,  her direct line 360-309-0204, Cell # 360-682-8613 or via email at kdavidson@pnwnam.org.
 

Washington State University Community Litter Clean-up Program  

NASWI will host the Washington State University, Island County chapter’s Community Litter Clean-up Program on the beach along Crescent Harbor on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 1300-1500. Volunteers are needed to clean up small trash and debris on the beach.
Location: Crescent Beach, Seaplane Base. From the Torpedo Gate, continue down Torpedo Road. Turn left on East Pioneer Way. Continue until you see a small bridge ahead. Park at the dirt pull-off to the side of the road, just before crossing the bridge.
Please bring Gloves, water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.
If interested, please RSVP to Karen Looney-Patterson, NASWI Environmental Outreach, at karen.s.looney-patterson.civ@us.navy.mil, 360-257-4323.

 

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. Informaiton 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)

• • o Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 0800-1600
  • o Thursday 0800-1800
  • o Saturday 0930-1330 ( 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

 

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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Whidbey Camano Land Trust

      
Walking Ebey's Wildfire Prevention
Tuesday, May 19, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us at this trail system in Coupeville to help with wildfire prevention. We will be trimming, collecting and dispersing fallen wood.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
      
Keystone Preserve
Friday, May 29, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Weed removal, trail building and farm assistance – oh my! Help out at this preserve in Coupeville, not yet open to the public.
Difficulty Level: Moderate

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.  

 

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