Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

[Community Involvement] | [Environment] | [Health & Safety] | [Youth]

Community Involvement

Citizens on Patrol (COP) Program 

Volunteers are trained to patrol and monitor disabled parking spaces located within the unincorporated areas of the county and to take appropriate enforcement action as needed.  While on patrol, volunteers act as the eyes and ears of law enforcement reporting suspicious activities without exposing themselves to risk. They may also perform security checks or assist law enforcement with traffic control at community events or accidents.

Volunteer must possess a valid Washington State Drivers License and have the ability to handle stressful situations. Requires the ability to speak and write clearly. Must be at least 21 years of age, have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions and be willing and able to pass a criminal history background check which may include a polygraph exam. Volunteers commit to 4 four hour shifts each month for a minimum of one year.

KCSO Cadet Program

The Kitsap County Sheriff Office Cadet Program is chartered through the Boy Scouts of America and is designed for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 21, who are interested in the law enforcement training, community service and recreational programs. Click here for more information

SHIBA Helpline

SHIBA Helpline volunteers are trained to educate, assist and advocate for consumers about their rights and options regarding health insurance and access, so consumers can make informed decisions. Experts from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner train volunteers and provide ongoing guidance and support. Volunteers provide free, confidential attention to those in need. Clients are served through seminars, local "clinics", one-on-one counseling over the phone or in person. In addition to one-on-one advising, volunteers can serve as public speakers, appeals advocates or administrative assistants. Radical changes in health care are increasing consumers' need for education and advocacy. As a SHIBA Helpline volunteer, you can help!

Environment

Adopt A Park

Lend a hand, have fun and enjoy the great outdoors! This is a great way for a family, club or small employee group to get involved in the community. Those who adopt a park commit to a year of helping maintain that park. Guidelines, safety instruction and staff support are provided. 

Volunteers also assist with special projects in Kitsap County Parks. Visit Current Opportunities frequently for these one day events.

Master Gardener

Washington State University Cooperative Extension and Kitsap County offer the Master Gardener program to people with an interest in gardening a willingness to share their knowledge with others. Volunteers receive training in home horticulture and in return, the volunteers provide garden-related information to the community. Applications are available from the WSU Extension Office (360) 337-7157.

Stream Team

Get involved with your neighbors in protecting our valuable stream resources. Volunteers plant trees and shrubs along streams, monitor stream insect life, test water samples, provide education, clean-up streams and support individuals and non-profit stream groups.

Stream Team removing a fish-blocking culvert

Health and Safety

Food Safety Advisor

As a Food Safety Advisor, promote safe food practices and answer consumer questions about food preservation, training is provided by Washington State University Extension. Applications are available from the WSU Cooperative Extension Office (360) 337-7157.

Youth

4-H Youth Leader

Provide adult leadership for 4-H youth, with training and support from WSU Cooperative Extension. Applications are available from the WSU Cooperative Extension Office (360) 337-7157.

Mentor - Juvenile Offender

Act as a Mentor, provide support for a juvenile offender and help build a stronger community.

Educational/Information Presenter

Volunteers present information about their life experiences and interests on a one-time or ongoing basis to youth at the Juvenile Detention Facility.

CASA

A CASA volunteer advocates for the best interests of a child in a dependency case relating to abuse and/or neglect.

Community Diversion Board Member

Participate on a board, which determines the consequences and meets with minor juvenile offenders and their parent/s to explain and offer a Diversion Agreement as an alternative to Court proceedings.

Probation Assistant (Intern)

Work closely with an assigned Probation officer in the monitoring and tracking of juvenile offenders.

Instructional Aide - Detention School

Assist the teachers at the Detention Center in implementing education plans for individual students