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San Juan County 4-H youth receive guidance from adult leaders and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles themselves, putting to use the 4 H’s: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
Through adoption of homeless pets, humane education, abuse investigation, and community outreach and leadership, The Animal Protection Society matches pets and people.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
Camp Nor’wester is an outdoor residential camp where children gain significant skills and insights in a caring and supportive atmosphere.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person
Canoe Island French Camp is a unique sleepaway camp on 47-acre Canoe Island in the Pacific Northwest. Campers learn French and about French culture and participate in traditional summer camp activities.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving on the Board
Established in 1999, The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is a citizen science project housed at the University of Washington and focused on the beach environment of the northeast Pacific. Since the beginning, over 4,500 participants on more than 450 beaches spanning four states have contributed directly to monitoring their local marine resources and ecosystem health.
Opportunities Available ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person
Community Treasures is a nonprofit recycling facility and thrift shop.
Opportunities Available ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to support small rural enterprises, and conduct projects to stimulate new job creation, strengthen the economic base for working families, and support overall quality of life for islanders.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
The mission of Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) is to enhance park and recreation facilities and programs for San Juan Island residents by promoting goodwill and broadening the funding base of San Juan Island Park and Recreation District.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Serving on the Board
The mission of the Family Umbrella Group is to raise funds for scholarships for children of island families who need assistance with preschool tuition and to coordinate free educational programs on early childhood development and learning.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed
The Friday Harbor Food Bank provides a helping hand to those between jobs or otherwise needing a little extra assistance.
Opportunities Available ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person
The Friends of the San Juan Island Library is a non-profit organization, comprised of incredible volunteers who support, advocate, and raise funds to help make our island Library the best it can be!
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
Friends of the San Juans: Protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature.
Opportunities Available ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ Serving on the Board
Girls Thrive Network is committed to advocate for, empower and connect girls 7-18 years old by creating peer leadership girls circles and delivering programs and activities that promote heath, well being and a sense of purpose.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person
Homes for Islanders’ mission is to work independently and with other housing organizations throughout San Juan County to provide all types of housing and housing assistance to very low, low and moderate income residents, and other residents in need.
Opportunities Available ~ Serving on the Board
The mission of Hospice of San Juan is to improve the quality of life of those with life-limiting illness by providing guidance and warm, loving, supportive help to a dying person and family, and to keep intact the dignity, integrity and personal choices of the individual.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary provides lifetime care for equines and farm animals who, while still able to lead a quality life, are unable to find homes due to disabilities or chronic or age-related illnesses.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
Island Rec provides robust recreation programming and maintains several parks, including the community athletic fields and walking trail at John O. Linde Community Park.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person
Island Rides: Providing transport to seniors, persons with disabilities and people in need.
Opportunities Available ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person
Island Stage Left provides top quality professional theatre – free of charge – to all islanders and island visitors, no matter what their financial or social status.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving Virtually
The Family Resource Center helps connect island residents to community resources, provide direct services and create opportunities to network with other families through the programs offered at our center.
Opportunities Available ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person
The WSU Master Gardener Program is a nationally recognized program that trains volunteers to serve their communities through horticultural education and outreach.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
The Mullis Community Senior Center is designated as the Senior Services Center for San Juan Island.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
We are a land trust with a permaculture approach to our interaction with our cherished planet. On Sacred Ground aims to heal, educate, steward and provide a Garden of Eden for generations to come.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving Virtually
Paideia Classical School is a private K-8 institution dedicated to inspiring students through classical and Christ-centered education.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things)
At PeaceHealth, Peace Island Volunteers are committed to providing a compassionate, healing environment for patients and families through the service they provide to staff and physicians.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
Recovery Rides is committed to serving islanders with substance abuse issues who are ready to seek help by arranging free and reliable transportation to and from off-island treatment appointments.
Opportunities Available ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
Safe San Juans‘ mission is the prevention and elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault through victim services, education, community awareness and cultural and social change.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Serving on the Board
Salish Sea Sciences programs bring students together with practicing scientists and other stakeholders whose work it is to learn from and protect the Salish Sea, its creatures, and its people.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
San Juan Community Home Trust creates permanently affordable housing for low- and moderate-income island residents, promotes economic diversity and development, and supports a sustainable island community while practicing responsible stewardship of our rural environment.
Opportunities Available ~ ~Construction and Maintenance at our various neighborhood projects. Use your skills to help us make small repairs; paint and freshen new and vacated homes. ~ ~Landscaping. Both new construction sites and tidying up our existing neighborhoods and seasonal landscaping needs. ~ ~Office Support Work. Use your office experience to help our staff; help plan and aid with events; help with mailings. ~ ~Serving on the Board or Join a Committee. Fundraising; Building Projects; Publicity and Outreach; Stewardship (most meet monthly). ~ ~Supporting our Community Outreach at events (including a booth at the Saturday Farmers' Market).
San Juan Community Theatre is the cultural heart of beautiful San Juan Island, Washington. The Theatre is a state-of-the-art facility offering a wide variety of performances, events and educational opportunities.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
Facing the loss of places they loved, a diverse group of locals sought a way to save treasured lands and maintain quality of life. Their vision led to the creation of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
The San Juan County Fairgrounds is a community gathering place for 4H, events, festivals, recreational activities, agricultural shows, competitions and the annual San Juan County Fair.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving Virtually
San Juan Historical Society and its museum shares and interprets the story of the peoples of San Juan Island.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
San Juan Island Community Foundations’ mission is to help the San Juan Island Community thrive through inspired and informed generosity and the Foundation’s trusted stewardship.
Opportunities Available ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving Virtually
The San Juan Island Food Co-op strives to provide access to local and regional food and goods that are organic, sustainable, and fairly produced with the smallest carbon footprint.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person
The San Juan Island Library is a learning center for the community: a place for people to pursue independent educational and recreational interests, to use information resources, and to meet and interact in a public forum.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
The mission of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is to reduce substance abuse in youth and to create community culture supporting healthy choices and responsible behaviors in youth and adults.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
San Juan Island School District‘s mission is to promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board
SJISS is a unique scholarship program: Rather than focusing on grades, students have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship toward higher education (college or trade/technical school) by completing a minimum of 80 hours of qualifying volunteer work for various San Juan Island community organizations.
Opportunities Available
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) is a community-based volunteer organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant, resilient and sustainable local food system in San Juan County, Washington.
Opportunities Available ~ Event Setup and Staffing ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually ~ Weekly maintenance of the Brickworks Plaza. Battery-powered equipment to mow and blow will be provided. Small amount of sweeping trash off the ground is also needed.
SJIMA provides visual arts and programming that spark reflection, discovery, inspiration, and connections.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Helping with events or exhibitions ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Painting walls ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
The San Juan Lions are a service club of about 50 members. This year we are celebrating our 65th year, and we have several charter members who still are active.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
The San Juan Preservation Trust works with our local communities and people like you to permanently conserve and care for special places throughout the San Juan Islands.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person
San Juan Public Schools Foundation raises funds, gathers resources, and is a catalyst involving the community in public education.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Serving on the Board
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is the local club of a world-wide service organization whose mission is improving the lives of women and girls.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
Where Potential Becomes Purpose
Beyond desks, walls, and screens, Spring Street ignites young people with the desire to be their best selves.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
As an innovative elementary school, Stillpoint School integrates current brain friendly practice in every aspect of teaching and learning.
Opportunities Available ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Serving In-person
The mission of The Ballet and Movement School is to provide high quality dance and movement education and performance to San Juan Island.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Ongoing, Regular Schedule ~ Seasonal - Fall ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually
The Madrona Institute’s mission is to engage current and future generations in the conservation and stewardship of our local ecosystem, and to encourage community dialogue and leadership on climate-related issues.
Opportunities Available ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Seasonal - Winter ~ Serving on the Board
The Whale Museum: promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education & research.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person
The mission of Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is to promote the well-being of wildlife and their habitats through rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife, public education and non-invasive research.
Opportunities Available ~ Do It Yourself Projects (arts, crafts, building things) ~ Helping Plan or Execute Events ~ Hybrid of In-person and Virtual ~ On-call or As-needed ~ Seasonal - Spring ~ Seasonal - Summer ~ Serving In-person ~ Serving on the Board ~ Serving Virtually