NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This Week
Coupeville Lions’ Club Garage Sale
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
Coupeville Lions’ Club Garage Sale
The Coupeville Lion’s Club is seeking for a minimum of 6 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 RSVP Sandra Johnson at by 5 June at
sandrakay8264@gmail.com with the Coupeville Elementary School.
6 S. Main Street, Coupeville WA.
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)
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- 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
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