The Parks & Community Services Department offers numerous volunteer opportunities, including coaching, farm work, assisting at community centers and environmental projects. Explore our list of sites with volunteer opportunities to find the perfect fit for you! Please contact the sites directly to inquire about volunteer openings.

View our Volunteer Handbook for general information and operational guidelines.

 

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Bellevue Botanical Garden

At the Bellevue Botanical Garden, volunteers are essential to our mission and enrich our visitors’ experiences. Volunteers help with the gardening, support educational programs, assist during events and provide visitor services. A complete list of roles is available online or from the volunteer coordinator. Learn more and apply online

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Bellevue Probation Services

Volunteers and interns serve an important role in supporting the work of the city's Probation division. Volunteers are valuable mentors to our clients and essential assistants to our staff. We offer several different opportunities for community members to help support our mission.

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Bellevue Youth Link Program

Leadership and community service project volunteer opportunities for Bellevue middle and high school students via Youth Link Board and Youth Council. Adults are invited to apply and serve as Youth Link board members and/or mentors. Learn more and apply online
 

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Bellevue Youth Theatre

There are many opportunities at Bellevue Youth Theatre including stage crew, set design, costuming and ushering.

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Crossroads Community Center

There are opportunities to assist staff with Movies in the Park, programs and events. Some of these opportunities include drop-in teen programs and special events.

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Highland Community Center

Highland Community Center has volunteer opportunities to support adults with intellectual disabilities in special events and programs. Contact the center to apply.

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Kelsey Creek Farm

Volunteers help support the farm including helping care for the animals on the farm, assisting with summer day camps and supporting special events. Learn more and apply

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North Bellevue Community Center

North Bellevue Community Center is looking for volunteers to assist with older adult programming, serving meals and special events.

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South Bellevue Community Center

South Bellevue Community Center is looking for volunteers to assist with special events during the year. These events include Halloween on the Hill, Holidays on the Hill and the Downtown Movies in the Park series.

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Wrap-Around Services

Wrap–Around Services is a collaborative project of the city and the Bellevue School District to promote healthy families and a healthy community through a single access point at Bellevue public schools. Volunteers support program events.
 

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Youth Sports Coach

Volunteer coaches work with children ages 5-12 in basketball, soccer, cross country and/or track & field leagues and registered programs. Learn more.