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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.

King County Application

Thurston County Application

Whatcom County Application

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

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Financial literacy student gives a speech at his graduation.
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Mid-Term Opportunities

Discover Mid-Term (up to 6 months) meaningful ways to contribute in:

King County - K     Thurston County - T     Whatcom County - W

World Relief - Seattle 2018
economic employment empowerment
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World Relief, Seattle, WA, October 21, 2022. Family time at the World Relief office. Sean Sheridan Photographs.
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Embracing Cultural Differences

Long-Term Opportunities

Commit to Long-Term (6+ Months) lasting change in:

King County - K     Thurston County - T     Whatcom County - W

Good Neighbor Teams
World Relief - Seattle Host Home
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Youth Mentoring Program

Volunteer Onboarding Steps:

  1. Set up a profile on Portal, please choose the nearest office below:
  2. After creating a profile you will be prompted to fill out a volunteer application.
  3. Sign up for your office's upcoming Orientation on PORTAL (Thurston County only).
  4. Complete the Volunteering with World Relief E-Course - indicated on PORTAL (we suggest using the same username and password for the E-Course Platform).
  5. Complete a background check.
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"Volunteering is a passion of mine... as an immigrant, I know how complicated and difficult it could be for one to end up in a place where they know nobody. Helping others at the RV to reach out to their families or friends, driving them to the airport or hotel, and seeing happiness on their faces after being released is just priceless."
-Dieu, Post-Release Volunteer
I have appreciated helping women progress in their English, getting to know them, and helping them move forward in their transition to life in the U.S.
-Anne, ESL Tutor
“I see little glimpses of God’s kingdom through watching people help one another by extending small kindnesses and in the joyful moments sharing life together.”
-Alison, Volunteer

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