Volunteer

You can make difference!

Volunteering is good for your health, keeps you connected to your community, and helps others.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with ISR! We welcome you to join us in our efforts to meet the essential needs of older adults, their families and caregivers across Island County. We’re here to make a real, lasting impact in our community and we can’t do it alone. The contributions volunteers make through our programs is invaluable, and we can’t wait for you to join our team.

Our volunteers…

  • Make a difference in our community for seniors and their families.
  • Come from all walks of life and are all ages.
  • Are looking for a rewarding and impactful experience.
  • Work towards fulfilling community service hours for school.
No matter your goals, ISR can help you make the difference you’re looking for! We appreciate your support and look forward to partnering with you to serve our neighbors. Becoming an ISR volunteer is a unique opportunity to help ISR achieve its mission. Our volunteer team is over 200 people and counting. Now you make one more! 
 

Being active helps keep my mind from growing old!  It stimulates my memory having to remember certain aspects of my work process plus it gives me a good and happy feeling knowing I am still able to interact with others, even those younger than myself!

Senior Thrift Volunteer

Explore Our Opportunities

 

Volunteers are needed in the following areas and more. Apply below or contact us to find out more.

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Senior Thrift Volunteer

If you love thrift stores and helping folks find bargains, then this is the opportunity for you! Volunteers have flexible hours and receive a valuable, volunteer-only shopping discount after 30 days.

Meals on Wheels Drivers

Meals on Wheels Drivers

Drivers needed in Oak Harbor and Coupeville! Deliver meals to homebound seniors. Mileage reimbursed.

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Lending Library Assistant

This is a fun opportunity to connect with our community in a very meaningful way, by helping them access Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and personal care items that have been donated to ISR.

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Medical Transportation Drivers

Drivers are needed to take Whidbey Island clients to medical appointments and do essential errands on island and off. Mileage reimbursed.

 

Sign Up Now

There are three easy steps to becoming an ISR volunteer.

 

Step 1

Application

  1. Start your application by creating an account on our volunteer portal – My Impact. (Paper applications are available at the front desk if needed.)
  2. Complete the information requested so we can learn what you like to do, when you are available, and how to contact you.
  3. The application includes a disclosure section and permission for us to run a background check.
  4. Once your application is approved you will receive an email inviting you to orientation.

Step 2

Orientation

  1. The Volunteer Orientation is held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1-3pm at our Bayview location.
  2. Once your application is approved, contact us to get signed up.
  3. If you can’t attend the scheduled monthly orientation, reach out to us for other options.
  4. At orientation you will get an overview of all of the programs at ISR along with the policies and procedures for being a volunteer. 

Step 3

Training

  1. Immediately following your orientation or shortly afterwards, you will meet with the head of the program you are going to volunteer for so that you can sign up for shifts and training.
  2. Most positions require job shadowing or training in order to get started. 
  3. You will be issued a nametag by the start of your first shift.

If you have questions contact us.

Volunteer FAQ

Current Volunteers

All ISR Volunteers have an account on MyImpact.

  • Log your volunteer hours.
  • Get a report on the total number of volunteer hours at ISR.
  • Add your photo to your profile.
  • Update your profile, contact information, and more.
  • Send message to ISR staff.
  • Medical Transportation volunteers can sign up for rides.

For help logging in and with navigating MyImpact, please contact your supervisor. If you use MyImpact with multiple organizations, you will be able to see both organizations when you log in and will be able to swap between them.

Download and Install the My Impact App

Click on the device you use and install the free app to access your profile with ease. Click here if you want to learn more about navigating the MyImpact app.

We would not be able to reach our goals to help our neighbors in Island County without all of our valuable volunteers.

Thank you!

We would not be able to reach our goals to help our neighbors in Island County without all of our valuable volunteers.