Looking for a way to make a positive impact?
Volunteer!
Bainbridge Prepares, Helpline House, and Island Volunteer Caregivers
invite you to join in the fun, joy, and positive impact of volunteering in our community
Island Volunteer Caregivers
Since 1997, Island Volunteer Caregivers has been connecting neighbors facing challenges related to aging, disability, or adversity with volunteers and resources to support independent and fulfilling lives.
We are committed to a world of compassionate communities where people of all ages value and care for seniors and those with special needs.
ivcbainbridge.org
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer as your schedule permits.
Assist with an errand, a ride to an appointment, or companionship. Many volunteers develop meaningful friendships with care receivers.
why it’s important
Bainbridge Island has some amazing seniors - many of whom have reached a point in their lives when they can use a hand, a ride, a friend, or some help around the house. A visit and a smile can brighten the day of someone who spends much of their day alone.
Our volunteers say it best: “It’s low commitment and high reward. You’re able to make a difference in a short amount of time.”
Helpline House
Helpline House offers an umbrella of social services and invites the community to become a part of a circle of giving and receiving help - Neighbor helping Neighbor.
Helpline House provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs including children services, senior services, financial assistance, and a food bank. The agency's programs help more than 2,500 people
every year.
helplinehouse.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Our Food Bank is where the action is. From greeting customers to stocking, organizing, and cleaning - you’ll stay engaged! There are three shifts: morning, mid-day, and afternoon.
Volunteer when you’re able.
why it’s important
Helpline House would not be possible without volunteers. Every single thing our volunteers do makes Helpline House a wonderful place and ensures our community members feel like they can come here when they are in crisis or need.
Bainbridge Prepares
Bainbridge Prepares is an educational and emergency response nonprofit with the goal of making our region the most resilient community in Washington State. Our core partnership is with the City of Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Island Fire Department, with which we train and deploy with for natural and other disasters.
bainbridgeprepares.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Join one of our over 20 teams and 700+ existing volunteers and develop life-saving skills. Whether your interests lie with our Medical Reserve Corps, our Child Safety team, our Flotilla, or numerous other groups, there is a team (or two...or three!) for you.
why it’s important
As we witness every week across the world, emergencies and disasters often overwhelm dedicated first responders and other emergency workers. By volunteering and training with us, you can learn valuable skills for yourself while helping your family, emergency personnel, and our whole community.
Why Volunteer?
To have a positive impact on others
Help build a stronger community
Increase your social interactions and meet new people
Develop a sense of purpose and fulfillment
It will make you feel awesome!