Volunteer
Over the past 40+ years, we’ve been guiding community members into mutually-transformative relationships that make a lasting impact on the community. You can bring your gifts, abilities and interests, and World Relief will help you connect and walk alongside families and individuals as they rebuild their lives in Western Washington.
Volunteer Opportunities can be found in King, Thurston, and Whatcom Counties
Please look through our volunteer opportunities below to see where your gifts, abilities, and interests align. We are committed to your thorough onboarding, training, and support as a volunteer, so please review the onboarding steps, commitment, and location for each role. Learn more about World Relief, our mission, and volunteer expectations in our volunteer handbook.
Short-Term Opportunities
Explore impactful Short-Term (3 months) volunteer opportunities in:
King County - K Thurston County - T Whatcom County - W



Mid-Term Opportunities
Discover Mid-Term (up to 6 months) meaningful ways to contribute in:
King County - K Thurston County - T Whatcom County - W






Long-Term Opportunities
Commit to Long-Term (6+ Months) lasting change in:
King County - K Thurston County - T Whatcom County - W





Volunteer Onboarding Steps:
- Set up a profile on Portal, please choose the nearest office below:
- After creating a profile you will be prompted to fill out a volunteer application.
- Sign up for your office's upcoming Orientation on PORTAL (Thurston County only).
- Complete the Volunteering with World Relief E-Course - indicated on PORTAL (we suggest using the same username and password for the E-Course Platform).
- Complete a background check.

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