Get Involved -Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

There are many ways you can get involved in making a difference through RE Sources.

Volunteer: RE Sources' volunteers are an integral part of our conservation efforts. Being a community-based organization, we welcome the help of individuals with widely varying interests, skills and availability. Click HERE for current volunteer opportunities or call our office at (360) 733-8307.

Intern: RE Sources offers internship opportunities on a quarterly basis. Internships vary from season to season, but usually include a combination of office, education and advocacy work. Click HERE for current internships or call our office at (360) 733-8307.

Community Service: The RE Store accepts people working off their community service hours. Contact either store for details: Bellingham (360) 647-5921 or Seattle (206) 297-9119.

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Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Thank you for considering a volunteer position with RE Sources. We strive to match quality volunteers with an array of interesting and valuable positions, whether they’re one-time events or ongoing projects.

Listed below are the current volunteer positions with RE Sources. Click on the pdf link to view the full description. For application instructions, see below.

Green Drinks Assistant - click to see position description (PDF)
Bulk Mailing Assistant - click to see position description (PDF)
Stormwater Volunteer - click to see position description (PDF)
be cool Community Outreach Volunteer - click to see position description (PDF)

All first-time volunteer applicants click here to download the basic application form. Return the completed form to:

Megan Artz
(360) 715-8434 fax
MeganA(at)re-sources(dot)org

Or mail to:

RE Sources
Attn: Megan Artz
2309 Meridian St.
Bellingham, WA 98225

Applicants will be briefly interviewed before a selection is made. All RE Sources volunteers will be asked to register with the Whatcom Volunteer Center in order to track volunteer hours.

For more information about volunteering with RE Sources, please contact Megan Artz at (360) 733-8307 or MeganA(at)re-sources(dot)org.

Current Internships:
RE Sources supports funding interns through work study and Students in Service.
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RE Store Media Marketing Assistant, The RE Store

Job Description:Assist with the sales and marketing of re-usable construction materials. Click HERE for complete description.
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Administrative Assistant, RE Sources Education & Advocacy Offices

Job Description:Assist the Office Manager and Development Director with various office duties. Click HERE for complete description.
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Construction Stormwater Assistant, North Sound Baykeeper Stormwater Team

Job Description:Assist the Stormwater team in monitoring Best Management Practices on construction sites in Whatcom County. Click HERE for complete description.
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Shoreline Restoration Intern, North Sound BaykeeperProgram
Job Description:Assist in identifying and reviewing shoreline restoration opportunities. Click HERE for complete description.
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Baykeeper Assistant, North Sound BaykeeperProgram
Job Description:Assist and support North Sound Baykeeper Program. Click HERE for complete description.
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Community Education Intern, Beach Naturalist Program

Job Description/ Requirements: 1 month, 3 month, or longer commitment. Interns will assist the Beach Naturalist Coordinator in coordinating volunteers and preparing educational materials. The Beach Naturalist program trains community volunteers to act as informal naturalists on local beaches and promotes shoreline stewardship through community education programs. Interns may be involved in a variety of projects, depending on intern interest and organizational need. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Doug Stark, Email: dougs(at)re-sources.org or call 733-8307 for more information.

Application Requirements: Intern should have strong communication skills, interest in working with volunteers and members of the public and some coursework or experience in Marine Biology.