Volunteering!
There are many opportunities within this community to do volunteer
work. This makes it much easier to find something you're interested in.
The links below go to various community organizations where you can
volunteer.
The Crisis Clinic Resource Network
(A 24 hour volunteer staffed phone line for crisis calls. There is also a line specifically for teens called the Teen CARE Line)
Animal Services
(A local animal shelter where volunteers help with cleaning and spending time with the animals)
The YWCA Other Bank
(Provides Hygeine items to people who need them)
Call (360) 352-0593 for more information on how to help.
The Community Kitchen
(Provides lunches and dinners to people in the community. Volunteers can help with serving meals, cleaning-up, etc.)
Call (360) 349-2808 for more information on how to help
Evergreen Villages
(Mentor kids in this after school program)
Call (360) 943-4680 for more information on how to help
Left Foot Organics
(Works with people with Developmental Disabilities to build community while growing organic food)
TOGETHER!
(Has a variety of programs ranging from Tobacco prevention to mentoring)
Hands on Children's Museum
(There are a variety of volunteer jobs here. Check-out the website link above for more information)
Volunteer Resource Guide
(the above link goes to a great resource guide of volunteer
opportunities in a variety of interest areas. It is provided by
Thurston County TOGETHER!)