Volunteer Chore Program offered by Opportunity Council Island County

231 Southeast Barrington Drive, Suite 100, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Eligibility

Low-income Island County residents ages 60 and older as well as those with functional disabilities who have needs that cannot be met by family members, friends, church, or other community programs.

Hours

M-Th, 8:30am-4:30pm F, 8:30am-noon.

(360) 734-5121

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Chore Program

Website

https://www.whatcomvolunteer.org/volunteer-chore-program/

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call or complete online application.

Fees

Volunteers cannot be compensated for their time.

Service area

Island, WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Age Group

Older Adults (65+)

Coordinates volunteers to help older adults and adults with functional disabilities remain independent in their own homes. Currently accepting requests for:

Dog walking
Yard care
Indoor & outdoor repairs
Firewood provision
Grocery shopping
Housekeeping & cleaning

Services specifically excluded are friendly visiting, companionship, respite care, reassurance calls, moving assistance, and personal care tasks. All services provided on a limited basis depending on volunteer availability.

What's Here

Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities Errand Running/Shopping Assistance Housekeeping Assistance Construction/Home Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities General Minor Home Repair Programs Firewood Stockpiling General Yard Work

Providing organization

Opportunity Council - Island County

A non-profit community action agency offering assistance to low-income and homeless in Island County, WA. Provides the following services: Homeless housing programs and case management; veteran services; energy assistance; rent and deposit assistance, and more.