Volunteer

We all want to make a difference in the world. At World Relief, we believe making a difference is a two-way street. 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.

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.

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Volunteer Onboarding Steps:

Review the volunteer opportunities below to find one that fits your schedule, location and skills
Complete the volunteer application for King or Whatcom County (one per volunteer please) and review the Volunteer Expectations and Agreements
Complete the e-learning general orientation (virtual)
Register for a local volunteer orientation for King or Whatcom County (register on our Events page, using the code you receive after completing the e-course)
Pass the background and drivers' checks
Submit COVID-19 vaccine records (for some volunteer roles only at this time)
Liability release form
Confidentiality agreement
Positive reference check

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Volunteer Opportunities in King County

English Class Assistants (virtual)

Host Homes

Detention Center Post-Release Volunteers (Tacoma)

Resettlement Assistant Volunteers (Kent)

Cultural Companions

Youth Programs Volunteers

Good Neighbor Teams

Internships

Interns serve alongside staff: assisting with practical needs, gaining professional casework and communication skills, and learning about refugee resettlement and inter-cultural work. Our Resettlement and Health & Wellness Internships are highly relational, hands-on internships involving significant commitment and responsibility. We also have internships for refugee and immigrant youth.

Learn more.

Refugee Youth Mentor

Digital Literacy Volunteer

Employment Preparedness Volunteer

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Volunteer Opportunities in Whatcom County

Cultural Companions

Host Homes

Moving Team Volunteers

Speciality Skills Volunteer

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"Volunteering is a passion of mine. ... Also 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