Skagit Volunteer Center Newsletter: November 2021

Jingle bells! We are looking for groups interested in doing some fun holiday projects. Examples are making holiday cards for clients, holding donation drives for cold weather items such as blankets, sleeping bags, gloves, etc. Some projects would have to be completed by the end of November for distribution in December, but others are ongoing.

Help deliver food to seniors who have a difficult time leaving their homes, due to physical or financial reasons. Drivers go out in pairs in Community Action vehicles weekday mornings. Flexible schedule, must have current driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Medicaid Transport Drivers 

Help a senior or disabled neighbor by driving them to their Medicaid doctor’s appointments. Flexible schedule, must have current driver’s license, a safe working vehicle, proof of insurance, and an ability to keep a detailed record of each transport.

Wood Choppers/ Movers 

Looking for a free workout? Volunteers are needed on Saturdays to chop, stack, and deliver wood to those who heat with wood but are no longer able to chop it themselves. Assistance with moving local seniors and disabled folks is also needed. A pick-up truck is handy, but not necessary.

Do you know a student looking for an internship opportunity?

Interviews are taking place now for winter quarter internships, for students interested in Data and Assessment, Media, Communications, Community Engagement, and Human Services.

Please contact Tracy Montaron, Volunteer Coordinator, at VolunteerCenter@CommunityActionSkagit.org, for more information about any of the above opportunities.

The following are opportunities with our partners. Please contact them directly for more information.

Volunteer for Veteran’s Day: Help brighten up a local senior veteran’s outdoor space with yard clearing, pruning, and planting.

Two shifts available on Nov. 6, morning and afternoon. Children under 18 welcome if accompanied by an adult. Click here to register and select which shift you would like!

Pitch In For Parks and Trails event being held Nov. 13

Spend the morning at Lions Park in Mount Vernon weeding, planting, and mulching to create a more welcoming entrance to the park. Open to ages 15 and up, younger children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Contact Kim at kiml@mountvernonwa.gov or (360) 336-6215 for more information.

Task Force Note Takers

Skagit DVSAS is looking for note takers for three regularly held gatherings of community stakeholders where the prevention of domestic and sexual violence, and the support of victims and survivors are discussed.

To submit a volunteer application or for more information, please visit www.skagitdvsas.org, call (360) 336-9591, or email Julia at juliar@skagitdvsas.org.

Opportunities Available: Shuttle Drivers, Field Trip Drivers, Van Drivers, Snack Shoppers, Snack Prep Helpers, & Homework Tutors

Children of the Valley needs help with their after school program which is currently held in Mount Vernon and Burlington and is expanding to other locations around the county.

Please contact Sophia at volunteercoordinator@covmv.org or (360) 982-2399 for more information.

Holiday Volunteers Needed: Toy Sorters, Registration Helpers, Gift Distributors

Starts November 15, English and Spanish speaking volunteers needed, all volunteers must be vaccinated and wear a mask.

To volunteer call (360) 419-7261 or email christmasfund@skagitpublishing.com.