Places to Serve: Youth
Please click on any one of these items for more information:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Whatcom County
It is the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington to improve the quality of life for children in our community by building supporting relationships between children and positive role models.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, friendship and fun to children throughout Whatcom County.
The goal is for the children to reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
For more information visit bbbs-nw.org.
For continued volunteers for all of the children needing a big brother or a big sister.
For positive and lasting impacts on both big and little brothers/sisters.
For continued community support.
There are several mentoring programs available to become involved in: the Community-Based Mentoring Program and the School Buddies Program.
As a nonprofit agency they rely on numerous volunteers to help with many other tasks required to operate the agency including administrative and fundraising activities.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 360-671-6400 or email info@bbbs-nw.org.
- Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
Program features are based on physical, emotional, and social needs and interests. They offer young people what they need and want most: adults who respect and listen to them, and a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves.
The Club provides youths with citizen and leadership development, cultural enrichment, health and physical education, outdoor and environmental education, social recreation, and personal and educational development.
For more information visit: whatcomclubs.org.
For continued financial support during fundraising events and online giving.
For the staff of the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Whatcom County, that they would create a safe and nurturing environment for the kids who attend.
For continued community support and connections with the school districts of Whatcom County in order to make safe transportation possible.
The Boys & Girls Clubs are always seeking umpires and referees for our sports seasons. Contact Athletic Coordinator Emily Herold at eherold@whatcomclubs.org.
Contact a club directly for ways to get involved: whatcomclubs.org.