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American Red Cross

Burlington Public Library

820 E Washington Ave, Burlington (360)755-0760

www.burlingtonwa.gov/library

Library Volunteers

The library benefits from many wonderful volunteers, both short- and long-term. If you are interested in finding out about volunteer opportunities at the Burlington Public Library, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Jenny Cole by calling 360-755-0760.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old:

Teen Tech Tutors, 2 hours, 3rd Thursdays

Book Coverers, Weekly hours

Library Aids, Variable Hours

Event Assistants, Variable Hours

Book Reviewers, Flexible Hours

Burlington Parks & Recreation

900 E Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233 Phone: 360-755-9649

Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://burlingtonwa.gov/

https://burlingtonwa.gov/234/Recreation-Programs

Daily Bulletin request:

Looking for those community service hours? Contact Burlington Parks and Recreation and help at the community.

Questions? Call 360-755-9649 or email recreation@burlingtonwa.gov

Children's Museum of Skagit County

432 Fashion Way., Burlington (360) 757-8888

Non-profit organization
Opens 8:30AM
WEBSITE https://www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net/support/volunteer/

Arts, science & cultural exhibits are spotlighted at a hands-on museum. Volunteers play a key role in the survival of a community. At the Children’s Museum of Skagit County volunteers learn, create, have fun, and most importantly enrich the lives of children that come through our doors. They give children and adults the opportunity to learn new skills and promote family togetherness.

For more information please contact: Volunteer Coordinator

There are many different ways that you can contribute to the Children’s Museum of Skagit County as a volunteer. We have positions available both in and out of the museum.

Volunteer Requirements:

Potential volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Application
Pass a background check
Attend a volunteer orientation
Receive adequate training for the position applied
Complete a minimum 2 hours per shift (4 hour shifts are preferred)
Volunteers under 18 must have a signed Consent Form by legal guardian

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Group Hosts oversee field trip groups and assist with hands-on workshops as organized. We need hosts on a year-round basis.Play Guides assist young visitors and their families or teachers as they explore in the museum. Engage child and adult visitors within exhibit areas, lead pop-up activities, prepare and tidy exhibit areas, help with development of new exhibit activities.Special Events Assistants help by planning or facilitating special events and activities in the museum and off-site – like with our Camps & Classes, Fire Truck, Winter Wonderland and others!Program Personnel help with developing and/or leading special workshops or programs that encourage creativity and learning within all museum exhibit areas. A great opportunity to use your talents!Administrative Support Specialist help with basic daily duties that help keep the museum and its programs running smoothly. This can be anything from answering phones to making copies to mailings, data collection and management, copying, directing phone calls, and more!Cleaning & Maintenance help to keep our exhibits, and exhibit areas, looking good and running smoothly. Includes daily cleaning and maintenance or after-hours deep cleaning and major repair or construction.Exhibits help with development of new exhibits and lessons, construction of exhibit elements, design and layout of interpretive materials and more.Board/Committee Member serves the Museum’s mission at a higher level with strategic planning, fundraising, oversight and hands-on support.
Volunteering with us gives you the opportunity to:Learn new skills (prepare art projects, assist at special events on & off-site, repair exhibits & exhibit accessories)Make friendsSupport your communityEncourage a learning environment with our guestsHelp the CMSC thrive and continue to provide a wonderful & unique place for visitorsEarn a 10% discount to our Museum Store (Upon completing 75 volunteer hours)

Community Action of Skagit County

330 Pacific Pl., Mount Vernon (360) 416-7585

Non-profit organization
Opens 8:30am

We have dozens of ways to be engaged! From individual to group activities, one-time or ongoing opportunities, donation drives and more, just let us know how YOU want to make a difference. Contact us at 360-588-5731, or check out Community Action’s current priority needs at www.SkagitVolunteerCenter.org.

Meals on Wheels
Festival of Trees 2019

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Christ The King Skagit

1000 Fountain St., (833) 285-7548

Church
Opens 9AM

"A great church where everyone is wanted and can feel safe. Pastor's..."

Skagit Volunteer Center

2221 Riverside Dr, Mount Vernon (360) 416-7585

No reviews
Volunteer organization
Opens 9AM
WEBSITE http://www.skagitvolunteercenter.org/need/

Volunteer with 160+ nonprofit partners via the Skagit Volunteer Center:

As the community’s volunteer matchmaker, we sponsor the Skagit Volunteer Center as a free service to help youth, churches, businesses, civic groups and others find a way to put their passion into action. Contact us at 360-588-5731, or check out opportunities in all corners of Skagit County at www.SkagitVolunteerCenter.org.

St Charles Catholic Church

935 Peterson Rd., Burlington, (360) 757-0128

Catholic church
WEBSITE https://www.stcharles-burlington-wa.org/32

Food Bank

United Way of Skagit County

831 S Burlington Blvd., Burlington (360) 755-9521

No reviews
Social services organization
Opens soon ⋅ 8AM

WEBSITE https://unitedwayskagit.org/volunteering/

Helping your community allows agencies to focus on their mission’s critical work. Volunteering together on these projects can also bring your staff closer together and provide an insight to the work these local agencies are performing in our community.

Volunteer & Donor Coordinator, Echo Arseneau can help you get started. Contact Echo by email at echo@unitedwayskagit.org or phone at 360-755-9521, ext 3 if your team is interested in volunteering.