Volunteers come in all ages. These wonderful boy scouts helped to spruce up East Sammamish Park (Bill Reams)!
The benefits of being a volunteer are many. Your presence in the program enhances the quality of life in Sammamish. Here are some ways volunteering can enrich your life:
- gain valuable work experience
- explore new careers
- earn academic credit
- learn a new skill
- meet new friends
- help others in need
- have fun!
The City of Sammamish Volunteer Program is designed to bring volunteers and City Staff together in partnership to assure the success of our programs and services. Volunteers provide valuable staff support and assistance to the public in a variety of programs and services throughout many City Departments.
To find out more about volunteer opportunities in Sammamish, contact Dawn Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator, (425) 295-0556
All volunteers will need to fill out the online Volunteer Agreement or print and sign a downloadable Volunteer Agreement.
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The City of Sammamish is currently looking for volunteers for summer events. Please go to the following links to see if there is a good match for you to be involved.
Fourth on the Plateau - July 4
Safe & Sound Sammamish - August 7
Sammamish Days - August 18
Group Volunteer Projects - great for scouts, school groups or corporate volunteer events. If you don't see a project that meets the needs for your group, contact the Volunteer Coordinator for other options.
Garden Clean Up at Pine Lake Park
One time weeding event, perfect for small group. Held on Tuesdays from 10-12 during the spring and summer. Contact Dawn Sanders for more information.
Park Painting
Our parks are in need of some help. Adopt your local park by offering to help paint the bollards, fences and fire lane curbs. This is a wonderful project for a sports team or service group. Let us know which park you are interested in. We supply all materials.
Youth and Community Eco-Friendly Car Wash Program
Car washes can be a popular choice for fund-raising, but did you know that the soap and water used to wash and rinse cars contain waste that can pollute our water resources?
The storm drain system empties the water directly into our local creeks, lakes and Puget Sound without treatment. This is how car wash fund-raising events can create a significant amount of water pollution without even realizing it.
Don’t let your charitable event cause water pollution in our lakes and the Sound! The City of Sammamish has a “Sudsafe” Car Wash Kit available for loan to non-profit organizations. These kits are loaned out to groups on a first-come/first-served basis. To borrow a Car Wash Kit from the City of Sammamish Stormwater Management Team for your event, please contact the Stormwater Management Team at 425-295-0573.
STORM DRAIN MARKING PROGRAM
Storm Drain Marking is a course of action that alerts citizens of the connection between their yards and nearby waterways. Citizens are warned of the dangers of misusing storm drains as garbage disposals by the following message, which is displayed next to the storm drains in their streets: “Only Rain Down the Drain”
This is a great activity for any volunteer organization, including: schools, scouts, churches, block clubs, and service organizations (e.g. Kiwanis).
The City of Sammamish is promoting the storm drain marking program throughout the city. For more information about the program contact Lisa Werre lwerre@ci.sammamish.wa.us or 425.295.0573