Volunteer
Volunteers keep watch over court-appointed guardians
EVERETT -- Robert Bibb retired from the Snohomish Superior Court bench two decades ago, but he keeps coming back to the courthouse.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGEverett Christian School volunteersStudents from Everett Christian School fanned out into their communities May 18 for a Serve-a-Thon.Each class at the school of 98 students took on different projects.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Local News
Scientist shares expertise with Puget Sound pollution
If you want a good idea of what kinds of pollution are lurking in Puget Sound, and whether to worry about them, talking to Lincoln Loehr would be a good place to start.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Local News
Renewed life, renewed vows
Essay about husband’s cancer fight wins second trip down aisle
Date: 05/19/2012 | Local News
Front Porch: Adopt A Stream eagle show
The Adopt A Stream Foundation plans to host a show about eagles at 11 a.m. Saturday, featuring a large bald eagle named Freedom.
Date: 05/15/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGVolunteers plant a garden for food bank
Date: 05/15/2012 | Local News
A festival of caring
County churches gather for a day of volunteer work
Date: 05/12/2012 | Local News
Lots to do this spring for nature lovers
Interpretive walks, Monte Cristo stewards, Weed Watchers, campground openings and hot property are samples of what's happening this spring in the outdoors.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Life
Community Extra: Applause
GivingForest volunteers build parking lotVisitors to the Trillium Community Forest this week can park their vehicles on a new parking lot.The new 14-vehicle lot replaces a four-vehicle parking area and will be available for public use during daylight hours.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Local News
Teddy bears for Ghana
Kamiak student recognized for his student-run charity
Date: 05/01/2012 | Local News
Charity without bounds
Sky Valley woman, 75, meets needs where she finds them
Date: 04/24/2012 | Local News
Korea calls to Christian couple
LYNNWOOD -- Kerri Dortch was 7 months old when she was adopted from South Korea and brought to the United States. She was much too young to experience her native culture or learn the language, and for the next three and a half decades it remained that way.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Local News
First lady honors Edmonds military families group
EDMONDS -- Few Snohomish County residents can claim an invitation to the White House among their life accomplishments. Edmonds resident Maria Montalvo can.
Date: 04/19/2012 | Local News
Sir Shred-A-Lot
Volunteer Michael Farrar is indispensable to Lynnwood police
Date: 04/17/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
HonorsSno-Isle Libraries volunteers honored The President's Volunteer Service Award has been presented to 49 Sno-Isle Libraries volunteers for service in 2011.
Date: 04/17/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Donate: Help Domestic Violence ServicesThe Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is holding a handbag auction and luncheon May 3 at the Mill Creek Country Club.For the auction, the agency is asking for new or gently used purses.
Date: 04/17/2012 | Local News
Lesson in charity makes the perfect birthday gift
For her birthday this year, Char Pike wanted to give, not get.She turned 61 on Feb. 26. After turning 60 last year, the Marysville woman was thinking seriously about her future.
Date: 04/15/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunites
Eat: Prime Rib Dinner to help the Armed Forces
Date: 04/10/2012 | Local News
Grants offered to groups teaching financial literacy
EVERETT -- April is National Financial Literacy Month, and United Way of Snohomish County is taking it to heart.
Date: 04/04/2012 | Local News
'Exceptional' volunteer
Van Phan comforts patients at the end of their lives
Date: 04/03/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGGirl Scouts earn award for volunteer serviceArlington Girl Scout Troop 42168 junior Scouts Aimee Zimmerman, Daya Heaton and Mary McRoberts spent two months volunteering at their schools to earn the Bronze Award, the highest honor available to junior Girl Scouts.
Date: 04/03/2012 | Local News
Community Calendar
MeetingsAARP, Snohomish County, chapter 2308: 1 p.m. first Friday of each month at the Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Arlington. Mary Davenport, 425-760-0102 or cookmary@hotmail.com.
Date: 04/01/2012 | Local News
Helping his adopted home
Oak Harbor native helps direct aid after Japan's tsunami
Date: 03/29/2012 | Local News
Front Porch: Meet a world-class gymnast
Kids will flip for thisMore than 300 of the world's best gymnasts will head to Comcast Arena when the 2012 Kellogg's Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships open Friday.
Date: 03/13/2012 | Local News
Peace Corps a tradition for Snohomish family
SNOHOMISH -- Volunteering for the Peace Corps is an Anderst family tradition.Brenna Anderst is preparing to make a trip to Morocco to teach English.
Date: 03/06/2012 | Local News
More than ever, Lynnwood Senior Center depends upon its senior volunteers
LYNNWOOD -- Amid budget cuts and staff reductions, the need for volunteers in Lynnwood is at an all-time high.
Date: 03/01/2012 | Local News
Boeing retiree reaching out to help younger unemployed veterans
EVERETT -- Robert Krull remembers what it was like growing up during World War II. Now 75, he feels veterans are treated differently.He's chairman of the Boeing Bluebills Sno-King chapter, a group of Boeing retirees.
Date: 02/29/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Calendar
EventsBingo marathon: Food and beverages available for a marathon day of bingo that starts at 1 p.m., March 24, in the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. For more information call 360-568-0934.
Date: 02/28/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Dance: Zumba marathon for trip to Kenya
Date: 02/28/2012 | Local News
'A way of life'
Martha Bandy, 100, keeps active volunteering in Stanwood
Date: 02/28/2012 | Local News
Kids in museum’s program show what they can do with $10 and a lesson in philanthropy
The main goal was to get them to read.If they could learn how to help others, well, that would be icing on the cake.
Date: 02/22/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
HONORSEverett residents receive medals of meritThe Lions International Medal of Merit was awarded Feb. 9 to Larry O'Donnell and Jack O'Donnell for their community service.
Date: 02/21/2012 | Local News
Stanwood-Camano to honor people, groups who make a difference in community
STANWOOD -- An active group of philanthropists is to be honored Feb. 24 at the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation's annual breakfast.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Local News
Volunteer is Everett Food Bank's Mr. Reliable
EVERETT -- John Hennessy shows up like clockwork every Monday for two and half hours at the Everett Food Bank, where he can be found stocking shelves, handing out food baskets and sweeping and mopping at the end of the day.
Date: 02/14/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Volunteer opportunities
Attend: Basketball game to fight cancerThe Washington Rampage basketball team is hosting a fundraiser game for cancer cure research. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m., Feb. 26 at the Marysville Boys & Girls Club, 1010 Beach Ave. Marysville. The cost is $5.
Date: 02/14/2012 | Local News
Community calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
Date: 02/12/2012 | Local News
Willow Place program for developmentally disabled adults in Marysville has expanded quickly
MARYSVILLE -- Karen Harper waved to her younger sister from across the art room at Willow Place.
Date: 02/09/2012 | Local News
Wildlife-viewing areas planned along Snohomish River
SNOHOMISH -- A group has come forward to help the city create a wildlife viewing area.
Date: 02/06/2012 | Local News
Snow can't freeze volunteer spirit
In a high-tech spin on an age-old activity -- helping people -- a few volunteers took to Twitter."Due to snow, MLK 'day on' event was moved to today," one helper tweeted. "Doing community service IM AN ANGEL," another tweet said.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Local News
‘Eyes and ears’ of police provide a needed service in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO -- It wasn't until Dennis Chin became a volunteer for the Mukilteo Police Department that he realized how much he'd never seen in the city he's called home for 20 years.
Date: 02/02/2012 | Local News
Always there to help
Volunteer can't keep track of how much she's done
Date: 01/26/2012 | Local News
Six tax-preparation sites open Tuesday
Taxpayers have until April 17 to file federal income tax returns, but free help is available now at six Snohomish County locations.
Date: 01/24/2012 | Local News
Everett couple keeps office mail moving between fire stations
EVERETT -- Twice a week, the Footes cover 42 miles worth of fire stations.
Date: 01/19/2012 | Local News
A safe harbor for health
Volunteers at Stanwood clinic care for the uninsured
Date: 01/17/2012 | Local News
United Way day of service rescheduled
A day of service originally scheduled for Monday, sponsored by United Way of Snohomish County for teens ages 14 to 19, has been rescheduled for Jan. 28.The change was made due to uncertain weather conditions.
Date: 01/16/2012 | Local News
Homework outside the home
Rotary offers Mountlake Terrace center for after-school help
Date: 01/12/2012 | Local News
Marysville woman teaches English and s'mores in Azerbaijan
MARYSVILLE -- Jessi Libbing is comfortable this winter in her pink wool slipper socks.The colorful handmade socks keep her feet warm but they're also a way for her to remember the time she spent as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Date: 01/02/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Help: Compassionate volunteers neededHospice and Home Care of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers to help in a multitude of ways. People can visit patients, deliver supplies, work in the office and help with events.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Local News
Volunteers return to Guatemala to improve the lives of the poor
They have seen the poorest of the poor. They have seen their investments of time, money and sweat make life better for people in rural Guatemala.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Local News
Teens carry on MLK’s legacy as community volunteers
On a day off from school, Olga Rotar didn't need to be talked into getting out of the house to help other people."For me, everything we do with the YMCA is fun," the 17-year-old said. "It was never boring. I said, 'Sure, let's go.' "
Date: 12/28/2011 | Local News
Welcomed like rock stars
Woodside students paired with Comcast workers for mentoring
Date: 12/22/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
HonorsEagle Scout earns volunteer awardMarysville Mayor Jon Nehring recently announced Danyon Heacock as the community Volunteer of the Month for November for his Eagle Scout project to build a bridge across Allen Creek on city-owned park property.
Date: 12/22/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Donate: Firewood needed for familyRetired United Methodist pastor John Shaffer is looking for dry, clean, cut firewood to donate to a family that has no other heating source.Shaffer is prepared to pick it up and deliver it.More info: 425-314- 5916; jjsshaffer@aol.com
Date: 12/22/2011 | Local News
Community Extra Calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.american legionmonroe.org.
Date: 12/22/2011 | Local News
Camano Island needs volunteer firefighters
CAMANO ISLAND -- Camano Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applications for new volunteer firefighters.The next fire academy starts in January, Assistant Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan said.
Date: 12/10/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGCandy buyback helps kids, troopsOrthodonist Dr. Jason Bourne and his staff bought back 1,400 pounds of Halloween candy from children in Snohomish County.
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
School winners
Key Club wins volunteer of yearThe Lake Stevens High School Key Club last month received Volunteer of the Year Award from Sherwood Community Services.
Date: 11/21/2011 | Life
Veterans get relaxing gift of massage
EVERETT -- U.S. Marine Taylor Pesce emerged smiling and refreshed from the back of Massage Envy at Everett Mall.His full-body massage felt especially good because it was a Veterans Day gift.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www. americanlegionmonroe.org.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGKiwanis donates dictionariesArlington Kiwanis and Friends of the Library joined forces to provide dictionaries for every third-grader in the Arlington, Lakewood and Darrington school districts.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Help: Work party in SnohomishPeople are invited Saturday to help YouthBuild Snohomish County clean up the banks of Skykomish River.Volunteers will meet, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. at the Lewis Street Park Picnic Shelter, 561 S. Lewis St. Monroe.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Ways to give: How and where to help in your community
Snohomish County has many nonprofit groups that provide programs and services to children, families, seniors and students in our communities. Each depends on financial help, volunteers and donations. Here are some ways in which you can help make a difference this holiday season. Click on the links...
Date: 11/13/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Send us your Christmas ideas
Send us Christmas ideasWe need your help. We're looking for a beautiful story to tell on Christmas Day. If you have an idea, please contact reporter Debra Smith at dsmith@heraldnet.com.
Date: 11/12/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Give: Food bank needs donationsWith the holidays coming up, Sky Valley Food Bank is asking the community for help.If your organization or school would like to host a food drive, the food bank can provide information packets and donation bins.
Date: 11/10/2011 | Local News
Tree-planting work party can help protect Stilly salmon
ARLINGTON -- People who want to help protect the salmon in the Stillaguamish River are encouraged to volunteer for a tree-planting work party Saturday.
Date: 11/09/2011 | Local News
Estate of generosity
Everett Assistant League runs estate sales for benefit of many
Date: 11/08/2011 | Local News
From Mukilteo to Africa, with love
Norene Hogle likes peanut butter and banana sandwiches, but hasn't had one in awhile. She had her fill of them in Tanzania.
Date: 11/06/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Tells about your nonprofit or charitable group
Send 'Ways' info earlyThe Herald's annual "Ways to Give" feature is scheduled to run Nov. 13.
Date: 10/28/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Help us list the ‘Ways to Give’
Tell us how to giveThe Herald's annual "Ways to Give" feature is scheduled to run in The Herald on Nov. 13.
Date: 10/26/2011 | Local News
Walking the red carpet
Women build confidence and skills as queens for the day
Date: 10/25/2011 | Local News
Sharing a special moment
A couple knew who to include in their wedding ceremony
Date: 10/23/2011 | Local News
Community calendar
BazaarsFall Arts and Crafts Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 7405 60th Place NE, Marysville.Marysville United Methodist Church Christmas Festival/Bazaar, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville. Tables, $20, 360-658-0111.
Date: 10/23/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
Date: 10/20/2011 | Local News
Life story: Family activist remembered for bringing Sky Valley communities together
SULTAN -- Dave Wood couldn't be at the party his friends organized on Sept. 20 to celebrate his new job as a chaplain.His co-workers from Sky Valley Resource Center and others whose lives he had touched held the party anyway and filmed it, so Wood could watch it later.
Date: 10/16/2011 | Local News
A straight-shooter
Dan Steffen connects with teens through competitive shooting
Date: 10/13/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Calendar
MeetingsAmerican Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Bob, 360-863-3544 or www.american legionmonroe.org.
Date: 10/13/2011 | Local News
Edmonds nonprofit sends teams of volunteers to help across the world
It all started with Tibet.After a sales conference where she was challenged to consider her "bucket list," Diane Ellis, who worked as a real estate agent for Windermere in Lynnwood, landed on Tibet as a place she just knew she wanted to be involved with.
Date: 10/05/2011 | Local News
Haircuts for a cause
Stylists donate proceeds to honor colleague with cancer
Date: 10/04/2011 | Local News
Martha Lake Elementary students proud of role in new playground
LYNNWOOD -- Students at Martha Lake Elementary are enjoying a new playground, partly thanks to a grant they earned this spring.
Date: 10/04/2011 | Local News
Days of Caring and joy
Hundreds turn out for United Way volunteer event
Date: 09/29/2011 | Local News
Learn how to be a master gardener
There are more than 300 volunteer master gardeners in Snohomish County. Every winter about 60 new recruits go through an extensive training program through the
Date: 09/29/2011 | Home and Garden
Granite Falls kindergartners throw surprise party for 90-year-old volunteer, ‘Grandma Helen’
GRANITE FALLS -- The kindergartners waited as quietly as they could.
Date: 09/24/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGWalk raises $170K for animalsMore than 800 dogs and 1,200 walkers turned out at Seattle's Magnuson Park Sept. 10 to raise money for animals at PAWS, said Mark Coleman, the organization's community relations manager.
Date: 09/22/2011 | Local News
Mission: Dominican Republic
EvCC nursing students will provide medical aid in the country
Date: 09/22/2011 | Local News
Be an MG: Apply now for the 2012 Master Gardener training
There are more than 300 volunteer Master Gardeners in Snohomish County.They donate about 25,000 hours of their horticultural expertise and hard work every year.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Mudrakers
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