“I found a community where I feel valued and I also feel that I’m making a big difference.”
– Companis Worker Inola de la Cruz with Michele Rutschow, ED, of Camp Burton
Our mission is to make our community healthier, safer, and more just by fostering skilled volunteer service. We build relationships and bridge the gap so that nonprofits can succeed in delivering vital services with the help of a Companis Worker.
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Find the perfect placement to make a difference with your skills
FOR NONPROFITS
Find the skilled volunteer that can move your mission forward
So far in 2024…
Estimated unduplicated neighbors served directly by Companis Workers
Placements with 59 partner agencies in King and Snohomish counties
%
of our partner nonprofits primarily serving BIPOC neighbors
%
Growth in the volume of placements over 2023
People Powering Change
Check out Our Stories for more about our volunteers and partner nonprofits
Welcome Jillian Harmon, our new Assoc. E.D. for Programs
Companis is excited to welcome our new Associate E.D. for Programs, Jillian Harmon. She brings extensive volunteer matching and management to her role directing our program. Jillian began her new role October 1st, and will be based mostly in our Seattle office,...
A passion to help our newest neighbors leads to Wisdom
by Jim Segaar, Companis Worker Amid the political noise and negativity cast at immigrants these days, you can find examples of individuals and organizations helping people make the difficult transition to life in a new country. In Snohomish County, the nonprofit House...
Service, sailing, and seals: Meet inspired volunteer Pam Russell
Companis volunteer Pam Russell has found a way to combine her love of water, her “happy place,” with her desire to give back. “Volunteering is a critical part of life,” she said. “It is just part of who I am.”