• Ski, Paddle, Row

    Whoever said "don't rock the boat"? Because I'm not buying it.

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  • Rewarding Chores

    Working with the Volunteer Chore Program has proved to be very rewarding, not only for myself as the Program Director, but also for the 100+ volunteers that put in their time and talents each year to help seniors and adults with disabilities who are low-income in our community.

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  • So That's What That Store is All About

     

    We all know that Bellingham is chock full of do-right people and organizations.

    At the Volunteer Center, we’re lucky enough to get to know many of them and how they benefit the community.

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  • Hearts and Hands Create Headway

    In light of recently celebrating National Volunteer Week, it's fitting to reflect on what turns the cogs of the volunteer wheel. We know there exists an abundance of philanthropic organizations and service-based agencies that churn out civic-minded heroes committed to making the world a better place. But what keeps those volunteers coming back for another go around?

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  • Volunteers Make it Happen

    Bellingham continues to rate as a “top ten” city over and over again in national magazines. Amidst this breathless buzz of journalists citing everything from incredible mountain biking options to best access for paddling adventures, I’d like to point out a more salient reason we’re a top ten city: people who live here give back to their community and we are all better off for it.

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