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Individual Volunteering

Join our journey

You can make a difference in your community by volunteering with Friendship House! We believe in the power of people coming together to create positive change in our community.

We value each of our volunteers and want to make sure they are placed in the best positions for their skills and talents. If you'd like to volunteer at Friendship House, simply follow these instructions:

1. Familiarize yourself with our volunteer opportunities (below)
2. Complete the volunteer application form
3. Set up a tour and information interview with the volunteer coordinator
4. Schedule a volunteer time

Please note: All volunteers must consent to a background check. Any volunteer younger than 18 must fill out a parental consent form and be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times while at Friendship House.

For more information contact Mollie by email at mollie@skagitfriendshiphouse.org or call at (360) 336-6138

Opportunities

Learn more about our open opportunities below.

Love and Laundry Host

Our public laundry service, Love & Laundry needs help with greeting guests, supervising the facility, and operating machines. You would be imperative in supporting our mission to clothe those need.


Shifts Available

Daily 1pm-4pm | Partial shifts available

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Bag Lunch Distribution Volunteers

We need volunteers daily to distribute food at a satellite location.


Shifts Available

2 hours daily from 11 AM- 1:00 PM

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Landscaping or Donation sorting

​As an active shelter providing many services to our neighbors in need, we have a huge amount of work to be done and a small staff working to do it. Specific details will depend on your skills and availability.


Shifts Available

All days per week

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Kitchen Server

Support Friendship House by serving food to staff, residents, and community members that visit our café. 


Shifts Available

All days per week during meal times

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Dishwasher

We need individuals to assist in providing clean tableware for all our café guests. This position is ideal for those who enjoy working independently in a fast-paced, busy environment.


Shifts Available

All days per week during meal times

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Handyperson or Labor Intensive work

​As an active shelter providing many services to our neighbors in need, we have a huge amount of work to be done and a small staff working to do it. Specific details will depend on your skills and availability.


Shifts Available

All days per week

Event Support

Concerts, ribbon cuttings, community drive challenges...
Events are planned ahead and talents of all varieties are needed for them to be successful. Let us know your history in supporting special events so we can keep you informed as we plan upcoming activities. 

Fundraising Committee Volunteers

Currently recruiting additional team members to support our fundraising efforts.  Expected Commitment: Less than 2 hours monthly, occasional monthly meetings for up to an hour, another hour independently supporting the effort. As events approach, more time may be requested.




Farmers Market Community Connector

Market Volunteers staff our coffee sales booth and share the Friendship House story with the public at the Mount Vernon Saturday Market during the market seasons.


Shifts Available

Saturdays from 9am-2pm 

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Office Administration Support

Right now we are seeking a new administrative support person, or two to split the work load. We have a need for support answering phones and accepting donations. Other light administrative tasks may be assigned depending on interest.


Shifts Available

Monday through Thursday from 9am-3

Volunteer Application Form

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