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Volunteering is a great way to connect to community
Our programs depend on volunteers and we value their contributions. Volunteers also benefit by gaining experience, getting to know community members, building personal networks, and having some fun! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities and they change regularly. Follow this page for the most up to date volunteer needs, and apply using the button below.
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Current Volunteer Needs:
We are currently recruiting for the following positions. Click on the title to see the position description:
Resource Center Front Desk Volunteer – The front desk at the Resource Center is staffed in the morning by dedicated volunteers. We are hoping to fill positions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. The Front Desk Volunteer greets guests, hangs and straightens clothing, and keeps the space tidy and organized. The shift is 9 am- 12:30pm.
Clothing Bank Sorting Volunteer – Our clothing bank is growing! The volume of donations we receive is just incredible, and we need more help to sort, process, and get items in people’s hands. We are currently recruiting for our sorting team . The team works Monday-Thursday from 8 am – 11 am at our sorting facility in Ferndale. Volunteers can come once per week, or more often if they like. Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and lift 30 lbs.
Bridge2Services Front Table Volunteer – The front tables at the Mobile Resource Center is staffed during markets by dedicated volunteers. The Front Table Volunteer greets guests, straightens clothing, and keeps the space tidy and organized. We are hoping to fill available positions across Whatcom County. Shifts can include: once a month Monday 5-7p (Blaine) , Tues and Thurs. 1-3p ( Ferndale, Everson, East County) , once a month Friday 11-1p.
Bridge2Services Water Drop Volunteer – The Water Drop Volunteer is a summer position that helps staff our Water Brigade program. This program distributes free water at drop locations throughout Whatcom County. Volunteers commit to maintaining between 1-10 coolers: keeping them supplied with bottled water (provided by B2S), keeping the cooler and nearby area clean, and helping maintain a good relationship with our cooler host sites.
Clothing Bank Pre-Sort Event Volunteer– We host monthly one day pre-sorts, where we sort all the clothing by season to help us focus weekly sorting on what people need most now. In 2026, these pre-sort events will be held on:
- December 6th
- January 24th
- February 21st
- March 21st
- April 18th
- May 16th
- June 20th
All volunteers must complete our volunteer application. We also require volunteers to complete a couple of additional trainings, including bloodborne pathogens and Narcan administration. Click the links below to find those trainings. When you complete the bloodborne pathogens training, please bring a copy of your results to your volunteer manager, or email them to sara@ferndalecs.org.