Volunteer Positions
- Admin/Office Support
- Donation Coordinators
- Maintenance Assistant / Handy Person
- Wise Buys Retail Associate
- Furniture Delivery
- Event Volunteers
- Board of Directors
Admin/Office Support
Keep the Lydia Place Program office running smoothly by assisting with data entry, filing, phone calls, organization, donation sorting, and other general office support.
Availability Needed: Once a week during regular business hours
Good for: Organized, detail-oriented people who like to help behind the scenes
Donation Coordinator
Help organize and sort donations received at Lydia Place business office. Determine best placement for items and transport excess to other nonprofits. Responsible for overall organization of storage shed.
Availability Needed: Once a week during regular business hours
Good for: Organized people who can work well independently
Requirements: Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, lift boxes and bags up to 25 lbs, and have a valid driver’s license and car to transport items.
Maintenance and Handy Person
We need handy individuals to assist with various light duty maintenance activities around the house such as painting, carpentry, weatherization, and general fix-its. Interested?
Availability: Must be available during regular business hours, actual schedule is flexible
Requirements: References will be required.
Wise Buys Retail Associate
Lydia Place’s thrift shop located at 1224 North State Street is a great place to donate used household items year round and to volunteer. Volunteers, organize, price, and cashier during regular shifts.
Availability: Tuesday–Saturday, Shifts are 10 AM-1:30 PM and 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Good for: Friendly, organized people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, busy environment.
Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25lbs on a regular basis.
Furniture Delivery Volunteer
The Furniture Delivery Volunteer is responsible for providing an exceptional client experience through the delivery of furniture from Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County to Lydia Place clients.
Availability: Shifts are available on Mondays from 9AM-1PM and 1-5PM.
Good for: Able bodied people who have strong customer service and interpersonal skills; who have a desire to directly benefit Lydia Place clients.
Requirements: The incumbent will be required to lift up to 50 lbs, unassisted, on a regular basis, with frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion.
Event Volunteers
Can’t help out on a regular basis but still want to support Lydia Place? Sign up to help at one or all of our many fabulous community events!
Board of Directors
Lydia Place has a diverse and dedicated Board of Directors who
support the program by providing vision, direction, and fundraising. Interested?
Contact Emily O’Connor at eoconnor@lydiaplace.org
Additional Information
To access up-to-date information about volunteering and to access a volunteer enrollment form, please visit the The Whatcom Volunteer Center.
Volunteers not only provide invaluable service to our clients but also enlarge our staff capabilities . In 2016, Lydia Place and Wise Buys volunteers are on track to donate 10,000 hours of service!
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