Volunteer Chore Program offered by Opportunity Council Island County

1791 Northeast 1st Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Corner of Whidbey and Regatta Avenue - Oak Harbor North Whidbey Family Resource Center

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

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

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.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

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

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: emergency shelter; transitional housing and case management; rental assistance; security deposit; eviction prevention; energy assistance; home weatherization and repair; conservation education; Basic Food Outreach; back to school back pack program; Basic Food Employment Training (BFET).