Volunteer Center of Washington

“Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and approved by the executive director before being filed. The board of directors is also given a copy of the 990.”

“Executive director compensation is reviewed annually by the executive committee and an annual increase is approved by the board of directors.”

“Upon request within 72 hours”

“The mission of the volunteer center of washington county is to inspire, engage, and empower people to volunteer and make a positive impact in our communities. Our vision is that every person discovers the power to make a difference through volunteerism-improving their own lives as well as the lives of those they serve. The volunteer center raises awareness and educates the community about the needs of more than 60 local nonprofit partners. Through innovative programs, we recruit and engage volunteers and other resources to support these organizations in achieving their missions.”

“Nonprofit partner services remain a core function of the volunteer center. Working alongside our 60+ partner organizations, we identify volunteer needs, promote opportunities, and inspire community members to take action. Through our marketing and outreach efforts, individuals are guided to our website to explore volunteer opportunities and learn more about our nonprofit partners. Our online get connected program provides each partner with a dedicated profile page where they can post current volunteer openings. This centralized platform makes it easy for community members to find opportunities that align with their passions, skills, and schedules. In 2024, our website received more than 50,000 views of volunteer listings and over 16,000 views of partner pages-reflecting strong interest and engagement in community service. The do good bus has been driving change in washington county since 2016. With a simple premise, "hop on. Do good", the program has engaged more than 4,000 volunteers who have completed over 230 major service projects in support of local nonprofits. In october 2024, the program transitioned from a refurbished school bus to a 15-passenger van to better meet the needs of partners and volunteers. This change reduced barriers-such as the need for specialized drivers and high operating costs-and allowed for more flexible, smaller volunteer group sizes. The do good bus continues to be a cornerstone of our outreach and community-building efforts. Camp superhero introduces students to the value and joy of volunteerism. The program serves campers in grades five through eight, with high school students acting as youth leaders. We offer two week-long summer sessions, each featuring daily hands-on service activities at local nonprofits. In 2024, 78 participants contributed a total of 1,334 volunteer hours at nine nonprofit sites. Camp superhero fosters a lifelong commitment to service and leadership, and we continue to expand youth engagement through this and other programs. Social good brews is a for-purpose coffee shop that invites community members to gather, connect, and serve. The coffee shop staff includes nearly 80 active volunteers, many retirees, who serve as bakers, baristas, kitchen prep, and more. At the end of 2024, 52,147 volunteer hours were contributed to this community gathering space (since opening in 2018). Over 270,900 in lifetime tips had been donated to our "community tip jar" by hub visitors. These tips have been shared between the volunteer center and our nonprofit partners. The hub, home to social good brews and the volunteer center's offices, provides a welcoming space for connection and collaboration. It highlights the work of our 60+ nonprofit partners and their volunteer needs while also hosting the give back gallery-a venue for nonprofit meetings, community events, and private rentals. In 2024, more than 220 groups used the space to collaborate, network, and strengthen community relationships.”