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Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Shoreline encourages and welcomes residents to volunteer in support of their community. There are volunteer opportunities in a variety of departments in the City, from participating in park clean-up/restoration efforts, special events, public art exhibition openings, recreation programs, to serving on an advisory committee and more.

Boards and Committees

Appointed Shoreline resident advisory boards and committees advise the City Council and staff on issues important to the City.

Visit the Planning Commission page to learn more.

Contact:

Carla Hoekzema
Administrative Assistant III
Planning and Community Development
(206) 801-2514
choekzema@shorelinewa.gov

Visit the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services/Tree Board page to learn more.

Contact:

Lori Henrich
Administrative Assistant III
Recreation, Cultural and Community Services
(206) 801-2602
lhenrich@shorelinewa.gov

CERT Program

Community Gardens & Greenhouse

FOOD BANK GARDENS
Every year since 2012, volunteers at T win Ponds and Sunset Community Gardens have been planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, weighing, packaging, and delivering fresh, organic produce to local food banks for members of the Shoreline community affected by food insecurity. Volunteers are always needed to help with all aspects of the food bank gardens, from planting to delivery.

GREENHOUSE
The Greenhouse at Richmond Highlands Recreation Center was built to provide gardening opportunities for our Specialized Recreation Program participants. Volunteers with a passion for gardening and a desire to work with special populations are encouraged to complete our volunteer interest form.

Want to volunteer?

Community Garden and Greenhouse Volunteer Interest Form

Contact:

Marianne Johnson
Recreation Specialist II
(206) 801-2638
mjohnson@shorelinewa.gov

Earth Day and Arbor Day

Environmental Stewardship

Learn how you can help our environment and take Climate Action! Small actions we can each take to reduce our impact can make a big difference! Current volunteer opportunities include:

Adopt A Drain: earn volunteer hours and prevent flooding during fall and winter by keeping storm drains free of leaves and debris.
Environmental Mini-Grant s: have an idea for an environmental project? Learn how you can receive up to $5,000 to complete a project that benefits the community and environment.

Contact:

Adopt A Drain and Storm Drain Marking Programs:

Christie Lovelace
Surface Water Programs Specialist
(206) 801-2420
clovelace@shorelinewa.gov

Environmental Mini-Grants Program:

Sarah Bruemmer
Environmental Program Specialist
(206) 801-2452
sbruemmer@shorelinewa.gov

Green Shoreline Partnership Work Parties

Green Shoreline Partnership, the combined effort of the City, non-profit organization Forterra, and thousands of community volunteers, local non-profits, and businesses create a sustainable network of healthy forested parks and natural areas in Shoreline.

Join a work party to remove invasive plants and restore a healthy understory in Brugger's Bog, Twin Ponds, and Hamlin Parks. Work parties are posted on the Community Calendar and on the Green Shoreline Partnership calendar.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Neighborhoods

Volunteers create a sense of community in their neighborhoods by organizing social events, coordinating Block Watch activities, implementing Neighborhood Mini-Grant projects and other improvements, planning speakers on relevant topics and sharing information through neighborhood newsletters, websites and e-newsletters.

Contact:

Mallory Van Abbema
Community Opportunities Coordinator
206-801-2253
mvanabbema@shorelinewa.gov

Public Art Program

Shoreline Walks

Special Events

Specialized Recreation

Youth and Teen Development